198: You have a big face, two big guys

Everyone helps to carry the sedan chair, and although these businessmen travel extensively, since Mr. Li of his trade group said this place was good, everyone followed suit. Moreover, the decor of this place indeed looked high-class, no worse than some of the upscale restaurants they had visited in the capital.

"Our Mr. Li always sits in Private Room No. 1 whenever he comes. Even the boss of Yuecheng Spring wouldn't dare to disrespect him," Section Chief Wang added from the side, continuing to add luster to his leader's reputation.

Mr. Li smiled proudly. In his opinion, there was nothing wrong with that statement; if he came, it had to be Private Room No. 1.

Just as everyone was happily exchanging business pleasantries, a cold, sarcastic voice came from nearby, "I don't think it's a matter of great respect; it's a matter of great arrogance."

Ye Lin said with disdain from the side.

Hearing Ye Lin's words, Mr. Li's expression instantly changed. His small eyes glared over, sizing up Ye Lin to determine who dared to challenge him.

The several merchants, who were about to enter, had to stop due to Ye Lin's interruption. They stood silently to the side. Anyone who dared to challenge Mr. Li was likely no ordinary person. Business was about making money, not causing trouble, so it was better to avoid complications.

While everyone was still observing, Section Chief Wang, the 'hound,' rushed over, pointing his finger at Ye Lin and yelling, "What are you doing? Don't you understand? I told you Mr. Li needs it. Do you think your Wang family can afford to offend Mr. Li?"

Ever since Ye Lin became a police officer and used a gun, he developed a habit of disliking people pointing fingers at him. So, when Section Chief Wang pointed his finger, Ye Lin felt as if a gun was being pointed at him.

Ye Lin's body moved, and his right hand directly gripped Section Chief Wang's finger, bending it downwards with an expressionless face, just as he would deal with a criminal.

Fingers are connected to the heart, and Section Chief Wang immediately felt a piercing pain. "Ah—it hurts, it hurts! Let go, let go!"

How could Section Chief Wang endure such a method? With Ye Lin's gentle bend, he almost knelt down.

Ye Lin snorted coldly, kicked him, sending him sprawling face-first, and said chillingly, "Today, for Young Master Long's sake, I'll spare this finger. Next time you dare, I'll cripple you!"

Damn it, dare to point a finger at a police officer? I won't tolerate that.

"The Wang family, huh? I'll remember that," Mr. Li said casually, then walked in without looking back. The several merchants also silently followed him.

Section Chief Wang crawled up from the ground, clutching his nearly broken finger, and shot a venomous glance at Ye Lin before following them inside.

Young Master Long, standing to the side, sighed, "Young Master Ye, why bother? Offending him won't do you any good."

"I lived too stifled in my previous life; I don't want to live like that anymore in this life," Ye Lin said indifferently.

Young Master Long was stunned by his words. What did he mean by 'previous life'? How old was he?

In fact, Ye Lin only realized this after transmigrating. In his previous life, he lived cautiously as a corporate drone, constantly afraid of offending people and leaders, and in the end, he was not happy at all. In this life, he had a system, so what was there to be afraid of?

"Private Room No. 5, right? I'll go in first. You can come in for a drink later," Ye Lin said, patting Young Master Long's shoulder, not wanting to make things difficult for him.

"By the way, Young Master Ye, you haven't told me who you're treating today?" Young Master Long called out from behind.

"You'll know when you get here," Ye Lin replied from a distance.

Private Room No. 5 was just an ordinary luxurious private room with a small reception area. It was fine for a regular business dinner, but for two important figures, it was indeed a bit lacking in class.

Sure enough, less than two minutes later, Young Master Fang frowned as soon as he entered.

"I say, Ye Lin, you swore up and down that you'd get my dad to come out. If it were just me, you could make me eat at a roadside stall and I'd accept it. But since my dad is coming, shouldn't you get a better private room?"

"No other private rooms available. This is it," Ye Lin shrugged.

"What about Long Xin? What about his Private Room No. 1?" Young Master Fang continued to ask. He didn't believe that with the Provincial Level's top two officials coming, he would dare to keep Private Room No. 1.

"That private room was originally booked by me, but someone took it," Ye Lin said indifferently.

Seeing Ye Lin's seemingly unconcerned expression, Young Master Fang smiled. He happily sat next to Ye Lin and said with a mischievous grin, "What's wrong? You didn't announce who you were inviting, and someone snatched your private room?"

"Is that it?"

"Get lost. That was me being courteous, not having it snatched, okay?" Ye Lin was still trying to argue.

"Courteous my ass! You, courteous? I think you're just scheming and waiting to see them make a fool of themselves," Young Master Fang immediately saw through Ye Lin's thoughts.

"You can't say that. They are the general manager of the trade group. How can a small police officer like me contend with them?" Ye Lin said feigning innocence.

"Trade Group, Li Xiang that fat guy, right? Alright, brother will get even for you later," Young Master Fang said with a smile.

"I just love seeing you, the 'detective,' look so deflated," Young Master Fang couldn't help but laugh again, seeing Ye Lin like this.

The two chatted for a few more moments, and the private room door was pushed open again. Kang Dejun and Fang Weiguo walked in together, followed by Kang Shaojie, their little follower.

Actually, by rights, Fang Weiguo should have arrived a step earlier, but these two were not pushovers and always vied for superiority, so they naturally chose to arrive at the exact time of 6 o'clock.

As soon as Young Master Fang saw his father, he quickly stood up from his seat, becoming a bit more serious.

Ye Lin had met Kang Dejun several times, but this was his first time seeing Fang Weiguo. He wasn't tall, neither fat nor thin, and his physique was well-maintained. What stood out most were his eyes, which gave people a chilling feeling—a look of authority mixed with a hint of ruthlessness.

Just by that look, one could tell how formidable Fang Weiguo was. No wonder he could contend with the top leader.

Upon entering, the two important figures also slightly frowned; the class was indeed lower.

However, Kang Dejun had interacted with Ye Lin several times, so it wasn't easy for him to comment. He maintained a smile and said, "Xiao Ye, it's rare for you to treat us to a meal."

"Secretary Kang, aren't you and Governor Fang both busy? I wouldn't dare to disturb you without reason," Ye Lin replied with a smile.

After greeting Secretary Kang, Ye Lin turned to Fang Weiguo and said, "Leader, I am Ye Lin. It's our first meeting. The private room is a bit lacking, please bear with me."

Fang Weiguo's eyes scanned Ye Lin up and down. He didn't show much warmth, only saying indifferently, "Yaowei said you are a very reliable person. I think you might be just average."

His words revealed a lot of dissatisfaction. One reason was that Ye Lin knew he and Kang Dejun were at odds, yet still invited both of them together.

Another reason was his dissatisfaction with the private room. If it weren't for his son's sake, he would have just walked out.

It wasn't about necessarily needing a certain level of luxury, but rather, since Ye Lin invited him out, he should have provided enough pomp and circumstance.