Free Web NovelChapter 2093: Chapter 2294: Long Yi, Long Er, and Long San!
At this moment, Hao Jian stood right in front of Lin Dongyang, his back facing him. If he were to face him and see his expression, he would certainly be a little surprised. Lin Dongyang was looking at him with an expression of amazement and admiration, mixed with a lot of respect in his eyes.
In Lin Dongyang’s heart, even though he was a year ahead of Hao Jian, being a sophomore while Hao Jian was a freshman, he never felt like he was actually older. On the contrary, he felt as if Hao Jian was a year or even two years ahead of him. Standing in front of Hao Jian made him feel that Hao Jian was more mature, wiser, and taller than him.
At least, every time he looked at Hao Jian, standing there, he instinctively felt the need to look up at him. Hao Jian was a dazzling star, while he was just a tiny star clinging to his side. Without Hao Jian, he wouldn’t have his current "small achievements" and might still be getting bullied.
In fact, what he didn’t know was that Hao Jian’s entire identity was a facade. If it were about age, Hao Jian was probably many years older than him. His eternally youthful face made it impossible for anyone to guess his real age.
As for experience, he was just a student, with not much beyond home and school. But Hao Jian was different. Nicknamed God of Death, he had been through countless events and traveled to nearly every major country across the globe. His experiences were more numerous than Lin Dongyang’s meals.
A person with layers upon layers of experience standing in front of an ordinary sophomore naturally exuded an undeniable authority.
Seeing Hao Jian’s face, no one could discern his age or experience. Having been refined by time and countless events, he had long learned to conceal his emotions and information. He didn’t want anyone to know and was adept at ensuring that no one could detect any clues from his face or demeanor.
Baldy listened carefully, taking in every word Hao Jian said. He had to complete the tasks given by Hao Jian flawlessly, without a hint of slackness, or it would be like playing with his own life. Especially after learning about Hao Jian’s identity and capabilities, he understood this more deeply.
Certain people could never be offended. They belonged to another world that Baldy couldn’t reach or provoke. Offend them once, and it’s game over.
Meanwhile, Baldy’s underlings had displayed contempt and arrogance towards Hao Jian yesterday. But after last night’s encounter and Baldy’s explanation, they dared not treat Hao Jian the same way anymore. It was truly terrifying.
Not only did their gaze towards Hao Jian change, but they also dared not approach him, fearing that Hao Jian might get angry. Their whole attitude and behavior transformed drastically. They understood now that someone like Hao Jian was indescribably formidable and not someone they could ever offend. If Hao Jian wanted to crush them, it would hardly take any effort, just like stepping on an ant, leaving them without a chance to rise again.
Several who were confrontational and hostile towards Hao Jian last night now looked at him with hidden resentment. If they had known about Hao Jian’s impressive identity and status, they wouldn’t have dared to cross him, not even if forced. Their previous actions were entirely courting disaster.
But since the event had happened and couldn’t be changed, the only thing to do was seize this opportunity to make amends. They needed to perform well in front of Hao Jian and hope he would let bygones be bygones and not trouble them anymore.
This might be their only way to "turn over a new leaf."
Thus, after Hao Jian spoke with Baldy and gave instructions to Lin Dongyang, asking Baldy to take care of Lin Dongyang, several rushed over to Lin Dongyang, eager to please him.
Since Lin Dongyang was brought by Hao Jian and specifically asked for care, his status was evident. The ones who had made mistakes now saw a chance to redeem themselves.
Faced with this scene, Lin Dongyang, who used to be unappreciated or even bullied at school, suddenly basked in great honor after Hao Jian’s words. He felt an unusual surge of presence and esteem.
At the same time, his view of Hao Jian changed once more. With a look of surprise and awe, he realized that a single sentence from Hao Jian could cause such a dramatic change. A truly impressive person indeed—he wondered when he could be as remarkable.
"Let’s go in," Hao Jian said with an impassive expression.
If you’re "inviting" someone over, it’s only polite not to keep them waiting, even if they haven’t arrived yet. As hosts, they should go in and make preparations, for that is what polite hosts do.
Baldy nodded, then signaled his group, and they followed him and Hao Jian into the restaurant.
"Excuse me, how many of you?" the server inquired politely as they entered.
Hao Jian stayed silent, while Baldy stepped forward and said, "Booked in advance, Heaven-Character No.1 room."
Upon hearing they had booked Heaven-Character No.1 room, the server’s expression subtly changed. Upscale restaurants often have exclusive rooms for high profits and drawing key clientele. Heaven-Character No.1 was their highest-end room.
Rooms like Heaven-Character No.1 are seldom available, even for the wealthy and influential, so having it reserved spoke volumes about their status. Hence, the server’s first reaction to hearing this from Baldy was an immediate, albeit slight, change in expression.
"Please follow me~" The server said in an especially sweet voice.
Hao Jian and his entourage followed the server upstairs to Heaven-Character No.1. Once inside, the server brought out the menu, said a few words, and then withdrew. They understood that the more distinguished the guests, the less they liked interference, so after the necessary information, silence was practiced—a survival skill honed over time.
Hao Jian sat down, followed by others. Naturally, those without sufficient standing did not qualify to sit and stood instead.
Though usually seen as just a street boss, Baldy had enough influence to secure the restaurant’s elusive Heaven-Character No.1 room in a tight spot. Hao Jian gained deeper insight into Baldy’s capabilities.
The saying goes: "old battles aren’t easily lost." Despite falling on hard times, Baldy showed he still had connections. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have retained so many followers willing to share a meal.
Booking such an elusive room is about power and face. Here, the negotiation wasn’t with ordinary folks but figures of stature in Yun City, heavily weighing face in importance. Hosting in an ordinary venue might be seen as disrespect, risking deal fallout before negotiations began.
Yet, securing a premium room like Heaven-Character No.1 demonstrated respect and elevated them in the guest’s eyes—transforming the guest from an ordinary invitee into a respected delegate for negotiations. For hosts, it ensured they didn’t start from a disadvantage.
Hao Jian nodded approvingly, satisfied that Baldy was thorough and efficient in handling matters, which pleased him immensely.
"Order the food," Hao Jian instructed.
Seeing this was not a task for him, Baldy promptly picked up the menu and started ordering. His past experiences made this task second nature, and he quickly completed it, calling the server to begin serving the dishes.
As Hao Jian had deliberately called Lin Dongyang over, it was clear he intended to foster his abilities, so he began to give him certain tasks and details.
Meanwhile, a stir from below brought forth a string of swears like made, gouride, gun... echoing audibly.
Soon after, "Bang!" the door was flung open.
"Ha-ha-ha-ha..." A peal of laughter followed.
The person entering was Long San.
According to Baldy’s introduction, they had three managers: Long Yi, Long Er, and Long San, with Long San being the youngest.
They clearly underestimated the negotiation by sending the youngest and least authoritative Long San.
Ultimately, Long San’s involvement stemmed from the situation escalating, not out of necessity.
Seeing this, a silent smile spread across Hao Jian’s face.
