Chapter 1589 - 1641: It Really Is Him
Li Yifei, this was the first time people at the table heard his name, because when Yan Silong introduced him earlier, he didn’t mention Li Yifei’s name, just called him the old captain, which seemed like a close term, but was actually a kind of neglect.
It could be understood as intentional or simply overlooked.
So, these people didn’t know Li Yifei’s name, and even when they heard it now, it didn’t mean much to them. After all, in their social circle, they had no contact with Li Yifei, and those three words were just an ordinary name to them.
Xiaohua stopped her self-talking, looking at Yan Silong and Li Yifei.
Zhao bit her lip, silently repeating the three words Li Yifei in her heart, thinking it sounded smooth, but why didn’t she ask earlier?
Li Yifei, the guys on the opposite side and the second-generation folks looked at Zheng Hao, then at Li Yifei, not understanding what the boss meant by this, seeing Zheng Hao’s appearance, it seemed like this matter was complicated.
A second-generation guy whispered, "Young Master, what’s going on? Is this guy across the table someone significant?"
Zheng Hao glared at him forcefully, and asked again, "Are you really Li Yifei?"
Looking at his expression and demeanor, it seemed that if it wasn’t that person, he would immediately rush over and kick Li Yifei over.
But unfortunately, he went out today without checking the almanac, unluckily running into the real Li Yifei.
Li Yifei said, "Seems like you know me."
Bang! Zheng Hao felt like he was suddenly hit by a giant hammer; damn, he really was Li Yifei.
At the moment Li Yifei admitted, Zheng Hao felt his heart abruptly contract, the first reaction was, today is unlucky, it’s over. He knew Li Yifei, knew who he was, and knew some things about this guy, but had never met him before.
The Capital City is the political center of the country, filled with mixed characters and high-ranking officials everywhere, whose families form countless circles. In Zheng Hao’s circle, there were several families even wealthier than his, such as He Zhenyu and Chen Fangzhou.
Although Zheng Hao’s relationship with them wasn’t that good, at most they’d go to some high-end club together, have a meal, race cars, or cooperate on a small business, it didn’t count as deep contact.
Since they were in the same circle, they wouldn’t be unfamiliar with the name Li Yifei.
Who is Li Yifei? He’s a fearless person, he didn’t have any backing, but he forcefully made himself his own greatest support, not only dated the top goddess in the Capital City, Su Mengxin, but also snatched their fiancées from He Zhenyu and Chen Fangzhou.
The two not only got beaten up, but also dealt with afterwards, crucially, these two men swallowed their humiliation.
So much so that for a long time after that, these two couldn’t raise their heads in the circle. Could they not hate Li Yifei? What a joke, these two would love to cut Li Yifei into pieces, but word has it that the women Li Yifei enticed over all gave birth to kids.
People in this kind of circle never lack women, no matter how beautiful, they can get them, as long as they have wealth and power, it’s too easy. Of course, someone like Su Mengxin is an exception, because she has more power and money than they do.
Face is the big thing, if you lose face, you have to think of a way to get it back, but this kind of disgrace, they estimate they can’t restore, because according to information, Li Yifei and his family are growing stronger and stronger.
Back here with Zheng Hao, when Li Yifei just stepped out to speak, he felt this person was familiar. Not having seen face to face doesn’t mean not having seen photos or something, so his memory wasn’t deep. After thinking for a long time, he guessed who this person might be, and Li Yifei admitted it.
Zheng Hao suddenly thought about what madness made him today, why did he think about stepping out to help others step on someone, wouldn’t it be better to just play with the twin sisters he just hooked at the club a few days ago.
Even He Zhenyu and Chen Fangzhou couldn’t handle Li Yifei, how could Zheng Hao possibly offend Li Yifei.
Thinking about hitting people and then forcing Li Yifei’s friends to kneel, and even after kneeling, having a bunch of difficult challenges lined up, made Zheng Hao’s eye twitch.
He kind of regretted shouting out Li Yifei’s name, otherwise, he could have easily admitted his mistake, softened up, quietly backed out, and not ended up like now, stared at with nowhere to hide by Li Yifei’s eyes.
This person is definitely disgraced!
Both the people inside and outside were focused on Li Yifei and Zheng Hao. Li Yifei seemed at ease, while Zheng Hao’s face turned gradually pale, unlike his previous calm demeanor; beads of sweat even started to form on his forehead. He swallowed his spit, held back for a while, and finally said, "This... is a misunderstanding. My men were in the wrong. On their behalf, I apologize to you."
An uproar ensued, not only from Yan Silong and others, but also from those arrogant second-generation kids and their followers on the other side, all looking at Zheng Hao with expressions of incomprehension.
"Young Master, did you hear that right? Why should we apologize to these bastards?" a second-generation member said discontentedly. This group had done such things more than once or twice; at most, they’d pay some money after beating people up, but they had never before apologized in the middle of a fight.
Suddenly, Zheng Hao kicked out, hitting the person right in the stomach, causing the second-generation member to let out a strange cry and fall to the ground clutching his belly. After kicking him, Zheng Hao himself staggered a bit but managed to stabilize himself. He walked a few steps forward, looked at Li Yifei, and said, "Mr. Li... I really didn’t know this was your friend. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have... done that. Please forgive me."
Recognizing defeat in time was the best way Zheng Hao figured out how to handle this. He thought he had no chance against Li Yifei, not just in personal power but also the forces behind him. If the adults in his family found out he provoked Li Yifei, they would probably half-kill him first.
So, before completely falling out with Li Yifei and before any physical altercation, he quickly admitted his mistake and made a stance.
Once Zheng Hao finished speaking, the entire crowd was not just in an uproar; many people’s eyes nearly popped out, and their mouths hung wide open, enough to stuff a fist inside. Who they thought was the coolest person on the scene had suddenly become a coward. Who really was this Li Yifei? Why would the other side crumble so instantly just because he appeared?
Weiwei’s eyes almost bulged out of her sockets. She never expected that Li Yifei, whom she had always looked down on, would scare someone like Yan Silong’s old captain like this.
Zhao’s heart contracted sharply a few times. She had hoped Li Yifei had a hidden identity or would directly take action to defeat the opponent. But when Li Yifei indeed turned out to have another identity and frightened the opponent, she suddenly felt she had been ridiculously naive before.
She had always wanted to cling to wealthy people, to be kept, to take a shortcut, only to end up missing the truly powerful person and going for someone superficial.
The others... the others collectively froze as if electrocuted, including those on the other side, all wearing expressions of disbelief. Initially, when Zheng Hao suddenly lashed out and kicked someone, the kicked second-generation member was ready to jump up and question him. But after hearing what Zheng Hao said, this person didn’t dare speak up.
Zheng Hao was not considered someone with erratic moods. Among the group, playing with him at the center, everyone had been quite convinced of him. It was almost unheard of for him to suddenly hit one of his own people. Therefore, Zheng Hao’s abnormal behavior undoubtedly had a reason. Listening to what Zheng Hao said to Li Yifei and observing his attitude, those second-generation kids behind him understood immediately: Damn, today they had kicked an iron plate.
More than just an iron plate, even steel couldn’t describe Li Yifei. Zheng Hao bent his waist slightly forward, wearing a pleasing smile on his face, but Li Yifei’s expression remained unchanged. In fact, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, seeming even more displeased.
Zheng Hao’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly bent even lower, respectfully saying, "I’m willing to compensate this gentleman. We were in the wrong just now; had a bit to drink and intended to make a joke, but it got out of hand. Mr. Li... please don’t mind."
After saying this, before Li Yifei could reply, he turned around and shouted towards those who had been hands-on a moment ago, "Quickly, hurry over here! Help this gentleman up! And you two who were just hands-on, get over here!"
Zheng Hao was referring to Yueyang’s competitor and two other lackeys, who had just ganged up on Yueyang.
As soon as the three heard Zheng Hao’s words, their faces turned ugly. They saw Zheng Hao’s reaction and knew the man who appeared last wasn’t someone to be messed with. But... we have backgrounds, too; why should we apologize?
At this time, Li Yifei said indifferently, "Kneel."
He did not make Zheng Hao kneel because the issue was caused by Yueyang and others. Based on their previous attitude towards him, Li Yifei didn’t feel the need to help them regain face completely. So, this was about enough.
But Li Yifei had to consider his reputation. If he couldn’t subdue a few second-generation kids, wouldn’t any second-generation in the Capital City think of bullying him in the future?
Therefore, the word "kneel" was something they had to comply with.
Zheng Hao’s body shook. Realizing Li Yifei wasn’t making him kneel, he immediately jumped up, turned around, pointed at those three people, and shouted, "Didn’t you hear? Damn it, hurry up and kneel, apologize to this gentleman!"
The three faces turned the color of liver; not only did they need to apologize, but they also had to kneel. Instantly, these three weren’t having it. Among them, Yueyang’s competitor angrily shouted, "Why? I can compensate for hitting someone, is 100,000 enough?"
Yueyang had already stood up. His face was a mix of emotions. Staring at the opponent, upon hearing what the opponent said, he wanted to counterattack, but after glancing at Li Yifei, he held back. The current turn of events relied entirely on Li Yifei, so it was better for him to say nothing than to talk.
Did Li Yifei need to say anything? Of course not. Since Zheng Hao decided to admit defeat first, he would not let anyone else provoke Li Yifei.