Chapter 397: Chapter 392: A Noble Person?
"I. Refuse."
The cold, clipped words left Ye Xiao stunned. By the time he reacted, Bi Xia had already left his seat, strolling into the depths of the bar.
The bar used to belong to the Qing Bang, and even though Yuan Hai took it over, he didn’t make significant changes. Apart from some new decor, the layout remained the same because altering it would be too troublesome. Thus, Ye Xiao knew exactly where the inner area of the bar was.
The inner area of the bar consisted of private rooms, and the people there were generally either wealthy, influential, or had some standing in the underground world.
Bi Xia walked with familiarity towards the back, and the staff didn’t stop him, which could only mean one thing: both the bar and Bi Xia were very familiar with each other.
Recalling what Bi Xia had just said to him, Ye Xiao didn’t have time to overthink it. He got up and hurried after Bi Xia, only to be stopped by a staff member at the entrance.
"Sorry, may I see your bracelet?"
Ye Xiao was puzzled by the staff member’s request. "What bracelet?"
The staff member gave a polite smile and patiently explained, "We just implemented a new system. Anyone entering the private rooms must wear our specially made wristbands to prevent unwelcome intrusions that might disturb our esteemed guests."
Ye Xiao frowned, instinctively feeling that this couldn’t be something Yuan Hai, who was focused on expanding his power, would come up with. Remembering Bi Xia’s bare wrists, Ye Xiao said, "But my friend just now didn’t have a wristband."
The staff member responded with a meaningful smile, "Young master, you don’t understand. That gentleman is our bar’s highest guest. He doesn’t need a wristband."
The highest...?
This bar belonged to Yuan Gang, so logically, the highest authority should be Yuan Hai. But why was it Bi Xia?
Even someone as shrewd as Ye Xiao couldn’t quite figure it out. But now wasn’t the time to dwell on it. He made a quick decision and looked up at the staff member, "Please tell..."
"Ye Xiao."
A calm voice interrupted, and Meng Chi emerged from inside. The staff member bowed slightly to Meng Chi, "Brother Chi."
"Brother Chi?" Ye Xiao grew more confused. Meng Chi no longer looked like the schoolboy he remembered, but exuded an air of maturity and coldness.
Meng Chi nodded at Ye Xiao and said to the staff, "Let him through. Mr. Jiu is expecting him."
Mr. Jiu?!
Ye Xiao looked sharply at Meng Chi, recalling something his father had mentioned.
His father had spoken of a rising gang called the Nine Pavilion in Qing City, but curiously, when investigated, it seemed nonexistent, with even their base unknown.
With a rising suspicion, Ye Xiao followed Meng Chi. Suddenly, Meng Chi stopped and turned to look at him. Ye Xiao raised an eyebrow, "What is it, Brother Chi?"
Amused by Ye Xiao’s teasing, Meng Chi shook his head, the cold demeanor vanishing, replaced by a hint of embarrassment as he scratched his head, "Don’t tease me."
Then, Meng Chi’s expression grew serious, "Outside school, don’t call me senior."
"Ye Xiao, I think you’ve guessed a bit and should know who we are by now," Meng Chi said coolly.
Ye Xiao nodded, "Indeed, I did guess when I saw you. You must be the Nine Pavilion that’s newly spoken of in the underground. But I’m curious, why can’t anyone find your location?"
Meng Chi chuckled coldly, spreading his hands, "Yuan Gang is our base now."