Chapter 79: 78.
Sleep wasn't well for Chen Kai; with the help of one or two cigarettes, he was able to get four hours of dreamless sleep. He was in an anxious state when he woke up, leaving his entire being looking solemn.
He regretted his decision a little bit but his rational side tampered that little regret.
Breakfast was served in the atrium of the Main house, he didn't contact Su Lian the regular way, wanting to give her some space. He had the butler relay a message to her through the chief maid of the estate.
There was anticipation in seeing her for breakfast but Chen Kai was disappointed by her rejection.
He didn't comment, nor shown any abnormalities of their relationship. The entire staff knew of Su Lian's identity as their madam.
Chen Kai kept up his elegant appearance as the master and signaled the butler to serve his meal.
Two maidservants accompanied the butler and stood out of eyesight after they served the meal. The butler remained beside him to help in washing his hands and replacing the dish in front of him.
As he ate, he told him of his day plans and instructions for the guests. Since the estate was only opened for the weekend, temporary staff was hired.
"If there are exceptional workers in the group you hired, speak with the company to have them serve Green Bamboo Estate when needed."
"Yes, young master." The butler Keren is of mixed race and studied abroad before returning to China to start his career in Home Management, a modern word for butler. An uncommon career route for a young person but it suits Keren's personality.
"Are you getting familiar with a mix of technology and housekeeping?" Chen Kai asked plainly. The place was quiet and he wanted a bit of conversation.
Keren nodded enthusiastically then restrained himself when he realized his actions, apologizing quickly in the process.
"Do I look that strict?" Chen Kai laughed at his silliness.
"No, young master. I pride myself in my training that's why."
"Honest. I like it. Though I prefer a standard when it comes to my territories, I won't restrain nor be oppressive to those who serve me well. Understood?" Chen Kai said this with a smile but it didn't meet his eyes.
Keren understood his words and thought to himself that he found a good boss for his first job. Not bad. An open minded yet strict master.
"I understand it all, young master."
Nodding his head in satisfaction, Chen Kai spoke to him about the running of Green Bamboo Estate and the guests who can freely enter when they visit Hangzhou. His plans for the day were also shared and it was relayed to the housekeepers of the guest villas for his friends' knowledge.
While they were talking, the head of security contacted Keren.
"Young Master. There are two visitors at the front gate. Madam Cai from Mansion 5 and Madam Sun from Mansion 7."
"Sigh~ Lead them to the eastern tea room, I'll be there shortly." It was inevitable to meet these new neighbors of his. He did make a ruckus when he claimed the estate and his arrival put them all on their toes. To own this piece of land is equivalent to being the lord of this entire district.
"Inform security that after 10am, I won't be accepting visitors."
"Very well. I will make sure things are ready by the time you arrive at the harbor. Your measurements need to be retaken. Have you decided on a color you and madam would like to wear?" The little butler's fingers flew across his device as he replied and sent messages while taking notes for his master's 'lazy day' schedule.
"Leave the color to her but have my suit be of the brocade Italian design, if there isn't any available, a modern Hanfu in black or white will do," he answered lazily. If he can, Chen Kai would replace all of his clothes in modern design of traditional clothing. Loose clothing is his greatest comfort.
Everything was sorted and taken care of by staff, he can enjoy his breakfast a little better now.
Keren on the other hand was mildly dumbfounded by his carefree master who was eating in an unhurried matter. 'Master, you have guests!' he yelled inwardly. On second thought Keren shrugged his shoulders.
Who told them to visit someone's house so early?
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The Eastern tea room of the estate can be considered an attached visitors area. The tearoom, dining room, pavilion and fish pond were all nestled in one of the many bamboo groves. Stone paths connect each structure of the estate but heavily guarded. There are some places that temporary visitors cannot step into, Chen Kai loves his privacy and assigned each structure meticulously for different occasions when he was given this estate by the system.
In the tea room, two ladies luxuriously dressed sat impatiently waiting on the master of the Green Bamboo Estate. Like many in the district, gaining any sort of connection with the master of this place can make one soar to the skies. Green Bamboo occupies the top of this slightly mountainous area with lush bamboo groves all year round. The architecture of the estate is unique as none of the groves were destroyed and some facilities like the garage, gym, private warehouse and wine cellar are all underground. The area was immensely wide to have five villas including the main house, servant cottages, athletic court and a lush garden incorporate with nature flawlessly. The cost of construction passed millions so the cost of purchase will be in the same bracket.
Whoever can be the master of such a place is someone of high status, probably higher than them the wealth CEOs and heiresses.
Though they want to gain more connections, their arrogance of hierarchy bred impatience from waiting for the homeowner. They couldn't help but comment on the design of the place and their lack of movement on the property. One of the reasons they rushed to Green Bamboo was to see the inside of the place.
No one has ever seen it, before or after the construction.
As neighbors in this high class district they expected a tour to be given but they were only led to the tearoom to wait.
They had to admit that the design of the place touched their aesthetic for luxury and the combination of traditional artwork and furniture design brought a little novelty to them.
"The design and feeling are quite pleasing. What did that little maid say, 'the visitor's wing'? Does that mean the main villa is exclusive? Isn't that being distant to your neighbors?" Madam Cai mumbled against the teacup at her lips.
Her companion heard and only offered a pressed smile but her eyes were focused on the tea set. Madam Sun prided herself on the virtuous teachings her family bestowed on her and had a talent for brewing tea. When the little maid brewed Indian Cloud Tea Leaves in a vintage Black Porcelain tea set, she felt stifled at this sight.
Her conjuncture was simple – this new neighbor was showing off his wealth to them.
She would never serve tea to visitors in her valuable tea set nor serve any tea leaves higher than Green tea leaves to strangers.
What game are they trying to play by doing this?
Both ladies came to off-the-wall misunderstandings of Chen Kai's lack of concept for this world's money. Those things were minor to him.
"Making us wait, showcasing these things, its clear that they are flaunting their wealth to us," Madam Sun spoke up. Both seemingly forgot that they have a flair for flaunting their family name and wealth to everyone.
"Who is this family though?" Madam Cai asked. Her husband seemed interested in this fellow so she took it upon her initiative to create a bridge for him. From their investigation, they know the owner is from another province, his assets are in a wide range and his last name is Chen. Nothing else.
No age.
No mutual acquaintances.
No name of his companies.
Everything else was confidential.
Is it a big man under the country's protection or is the person awfully private?
She had to figure out this person.
Madam Sun was of the same mind but kept quiet. She can only act when she meets that person.
The two complained and grumbled in arrogant tones for ten minutes until they heard a slight commotion at the door.
Putting away their sneers, they shot to their feet and claimed the images of dutiful wives and confident women. The practiced smiles on their faces were forced but when they saw two young men their faces stiffened.
By attire and bearing they can tell the difference of people but how can they at the moment when the two held pleasant and upright postures from years of training? They both wore Ancient style clothing, this came from the integration of the Li Clan's homage of their ancestors and Chen Kai's love for that era.
Madam Cai believing the real master of the estate may be the father of these two young men so her respectful mask dropped and changed to one of the 'I'm your Elder and I know best!' mask.
How can such a change be missed by Chen Kai?
"Trouble the madams for waiting so long while I finish my morning routine," he spoke unhurriedly. He gave a slight nod in greeting and took a seat across from them. He made a gesture of 'Please have a seat' while amusing himself by their act of face changing.
His words confused and humiliated these prim and proper madams.
Ignoring his statement, Madam Sun spoke up with that tone that Chen Kai has always hated from the older folks.
"I'm Madam Sun, you can call me Aunt Sun. This is your Aunt Cai. We came to welcome your family to the district. It has been a while since your parents purchased the land, and we wanted to give our greetings as neighbors. We didn't know that there were capable sons in the family. I have a daughter your age, I will have her visit you, and show you around the area. I'm sure your father would like to see you all enjoy Hangzhou." This woman spoke with her nose in the air with her scrutinizing eyes shifting between Chen Kai and Keren.
It was clear from their speech and posture that Master Chen was an older gentleman and possibly their father.
Isn't that biased thinking?
Can't there be young billionaires? The system has started his monthly monetary rewards and there are numerous dividends for him to receive in his personal savings account. He was making more money than their husbands.
Leaning on his propped up fist, Chen Kai's lazy posture and teasing smile depicted a sly prince in moon-white robes. The sunlight illuminating the tearoom played across his jade-like skin; shining on his black onyx eyes. His red jade pendant was like blood against his white robe, adding another detail to his appearance of evil prince.
"My old man's name isn't on the deed of this estate and I don't need a tour guide. My friends and I are smart enough to find our way around the area. Thank you Madam Sun and Madam Cai for visiting my home," Chen Kai said clearly with a smirk. He didn't like these ladies and he was in a foul mood at the moment.
Once again his play on words embarrassed the two.
"Young man, this tone of yours isn't right towards, us your elders. Notify your father that he has guests," Madam Cai reprimanded coldly. She despised his lack of respect for her and his straightforward words.
"My tone is just right for uninvited guests at seven in the morning. The local Cartier store isn't even open, yet you're here, in MY home, speaking to me with that insufferable tone, not to mention speaking ill of someone inside their own home. Such arrogance," Chen Kai replied. His dark eyes lacked any emotion as he spoke pinning the two firmly in their seats.
They couldn't remember when last another person made them feel so small, they were usually the ones on the other side. Questions about the young man's identity formed in their minds.
"y-You spied on us?!" Madam Sun yelled delicately, dramatically clutching her emerald necklace.
Chen Kai rolled his eyes at this. 'I'm getting too old for such shows', he complained inwardly.
"Its not spying when you're in someone's home. Keren, please escort these ladies out."
He didn't bother in giving these ladies face, they came uninvited and had the galls to be rude in his home.
Leaving his butler to do the dirty work, he made his way quickly to the second floor. Screw giving her time, he was strung tightly waiting on her decision about their relationship. He no longer planned to stay in passive mode.
The second floor had a three bedroom suites, a combined living area of a game room, theater area and reading nook, one half bath and a small library. The design was enough to satisfy everyone's needs.
The largest suite was assigned to Su Lian beforehand, he knew after telling her that unscientific, and unrealistic confession she would need some time to adjust. Sleeping in the same room with a 'stranger' may be challenging for her.
Ah~ However he's anxious about their relationship. His plan to be understanding and to give her time to think was completely scrapped.
He knocked on her door gently but his emotions were mildly chaotic. It didn't take long for her to answer the door, thinking it was the maid she gave permission for the person to enter.
Chen Kai didn't say a word. He boldly stepped into the room and found where she was located in less than three seconds.
Su Lian was caught off guard by his visit and his domineering presence. She collected herself and got to her feet. Seeing her folding her arms across her chest, Chen Kai inwardly cursed at himself for making her feel insecure. He stayed six feet away from her, silently looking at the changes his words did to her.
It was now or never. He chose 'now'.
"It hasn't been twenty-four hours." Her smile was weak and with that helpless/tired expression anyone could tell she had a lot on her mind. Her not throwing him out is a good sign that she's actually thinking about them in a somewhat positive manner.
Seeing this, he dropped his imposing manner; his body relaxed and his hands hung loosely at his sides.
"Let me make things clear, Su Lian. I'm not giving up on you. If you decide to end things, I will give you a two hour break before I pursue you once more. I'll be ruthless with it. I won't be afraid to get rid of any competitors because in my life I've already assigned a role to you. You are my wife!"
Su Lian never heard someone speak so straightforwardly with words filled with boundless truth. She does believe him when he said he will pursue her again if they break up. This man will be relentless if she dare leave his side.
Disbelief filled her eyes as they widened but as he spoke more, her body retreated into a relaxed state where she freely laughed at his cute and domineering words of possession of her.
His wife!
He has been calling her that from the moment they confirmed their relationship. 'Li Yun' did this and not 'Chen Kai'.
'Li Yun' was the one she had an official relationship with over the past month and it was he who solemnly made that promise.
She unintentionally forgot to put these variables in her thought process and only focused on the death of 'Chen Kai.'
Hey. Its understandable.
"Mmm. Your wife," she murmured as she combed back her hair from her face. Her eyes were red-rimmed making his heart ache even more. He made a step to embrace her but stopped.
Su Lian saw this. She didn't like it. He was holding back himself because of her.
Why can't she be more open minded like female leads in those fantasy novels? Accept it all in a few seconds and merrily go on with their life.
Sigh~
She sat back on the sofa and looked up at him with mixed emotions in her eyes. In front of her was the man she loved for years but his 'core' has changed. There are some changes but he isn't different from that 'Chen Kai'. He's more open and approachable to those around him but he has a majesty that no one can ignore. This made her curious – who was he before he came here?
That part of him didn't affect his sincere care and love for her.
She would be a fool to let this man go.
….. Maybe this is why most supernatural things are hidden from humans. It's hard to accept these things.
This man loves her and would rather hurt himself than hurt her. He being here and declaring his stance was proof of his feelings for her. He was now Chen Kai and no longer 'Li Yun.'
Her husband.
Her low laughter was a sign of her surrender to this man.
She raised her hand which had the promise bracelet on the wrist. The diamonds shone under the sun, beckoning Chen Kai closer.
He held her hand dazedly and found himself kneeling before her.
"Lian…"
She didn't wait to hear what he had to say. Clutching his hand in hers, she placed it above her beating heart and claimed his parted lips with a forceful kiss. Chen Kai didn't move. His eyes were still open, focused on the beauty attached to his body. Her floral scent filled his nose and her slender hand gently held his neck, slowly moving to cup his face. His eyes became slightly hooded by the million and one sensations bursting in his mind and body as she slowly moved her lips against his. The touch of her tongue against his lips, probing for entry wanting to brand him as hers. He willingly let her be dominant. His entire being was hers. There's no better way in telling her that he was devoted to her.
Her kiss was hot, aggressive, and meaningful. He felt it all. Su Lian followed his posture and knelt infront of him, melding her body against his. She positioned his arms around her waist and wrapped hers around his neck, her fingers plundering his hair as she nipped and licked his soft lips.
He didn't give into his need to push her down, he enjoyed her dominance.
It wasn't long before she pushed him down.
Lying on the carpeted floor, this handsome rogue prince was pinned under a beauty he would never let go.
Sitting on him, with her dress barely covering her lower half, Su Lian bent forward and placed a soft kiss on his cheek.
One of his hands roamed from her waist and went southward, gliding across the folds of her dress and the tiny band of her underwear. He held her gaze and didn't hide his need for her. She bit her lips when she felt 'him' under her center. His hand was now on her bare behind, caressing and kneading the soft flesh while his other hand went northward to hold her mounds, mimicking the actions below.
"Kai… Oh!"
He pushed her exposed womanhood down on his cock and grinned devilishly at her before taking over the heated kiss from her. "Let me help you," he whispered when she gave into instinct and began to move against his cock.
"'kay."
Her soft permission unlocked his unbridled need for her.
In a flurry of movements, he got back to his feet with her wrapped around his body and rushed to her bedroom.
All restraints were removed. Su Lian moved with him in stripping off their clothes. His eyes fell on her covered womanhood. The pink underwear was soaked, a beautiful red covered her face when he looked there. Chuckling, he kissed her lips to distract her as his hands held the waistband of her panties. Before she can think of what he was doing, he removed them and spread her legs wide to have one of the most perfect view on her body.
Fair unblemished skin, slightly voluptuous body, dazzling black eyes, a beauty that can stun the masses. His woman.
Looking down at her wanton position, her eyes drifted to the rise in his pants. He didn't show any sign of shame. He ditched his pants and boxers to show how she affected him. Seeing his erect cock throbbing against his stomach, she felt her womanhood throb in response and leaking in need of him.
"This is temporary," he voiced.
He reached out and swiped her juices with his index finger, licking it like a delicacy. His tongue swirled around his finger wishing that he would do the same to her. She squirmed, silently begging him. He smirked at her actions and shook his head in denial.
"Not today, my love."
Once more he retrieved more of her juices, coating his hand with it before stroking his cock within her sight. She moaned in want and disbelief. Her arousal was fierce, not that of a virgin. She was completely unfettered when it came to being intimate with him. All of this started with a simple kiss. How strongly were they attracted to each other?
Kai leaned forward and placed his cock on her slick folds, making sure the head of his shaft brush against her click. The friction of the two sped up. He closed her thighs and let her calves rest on his shoulders as he moved against her womanhood. He kept watch of all the emotions and pleasure that flashed across her pretty face. Her pleasure-filled moans were a drug to him and a push for him to move his waist faster. Feeling her in this unhindered way filled him with satisfaction.
He was closer to fully claiming her. Faster and wilder he moved between her thighs, he could hear his name on her lips, not his original name but the name of his present identity. Her Man. Her Kai!
"Lian." Her name was said so reverently. Kissing ankles, he had the urge to plunge deep into her but that would hurt her, he can't do that to his love. Looking at her, he gave her a smile filled with so much possession when he saw those dazed eyes. The primal urge to place his mark on her fair body was getting stronger. Pinching her rosebud nipples, and kneading her breasts made her cry out. Gorgeous.
"Please." Her begging was sublime. He was close also. This warm-up was enough. For more than ten minutes his cock has been brushing against her swollen clit torturously. Her body had a beautiful blush and reacted heavily to his random touches and teasing. Spreading her thighs wide, he watched as their slick sexes slid against each other beautifully. His cock throbbed, its head glistened, he was close. Reaching out he pinched her clit gaining a scream of release from her. She cum against his cock; seconds after he spilled all over her folds; an eye-catching mix of them both.
"Lian." Unable to say more, he can only kiss her plump lips to tell her how he felt. The dance of lips and tongues was fiery. Not caring of their state, they held each other tightly, losing themselves in that breathless moment. The only thought in their minds was to show each other how they felt.
This is the person they loved.
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One of the main attractions when coming to Hangzhou is West Lake and other accessible water attractions. Relaxing on the water is one of the many luxuries one can indulge in while living in this fast paced world.
Where there is money to earn, there will be places to spend.
Ten Thousand Leagues is one of these places. Located at a favorable spot for boating on the lake or sailing to the bigger waters, this yacht club prides itself in serving guests from any station. One of the perks for members of this club is the available staff and professional technicians to care for their yachts.
The club itself is comparable to exclusive five-star hotels with its unorthodox design of a glass shard and symmetrically designed docks. From a distance, it screamed MONEY, being in the entrance, maybe in the driveway made one feel like a high society belle waiting to be served by the people of the club.
It was the weekend and many different people were coming and going, yachts and sail boats leaving the docks smoothly, dotting the water way as they sailed onto the lake. On top of being a social hub, a lot of young people patronize the club.
"Young Master Chen, we have been going around for fifteen minutes. It would be best if you make a call to clarify this arrangement. The Qingfeng that is under your father's name is currently occupied for the day. I can't give you the information of the guests but it was your father who gave full access." The Yacht Club Master spoke these words indifferently, not giving away the true thoughts in his mind. From years of experience, he sensed a spicy yet common drama from this conversation with Shanghai's Young Master Chen.
Chen Boyang didn't take the manager's words seriously. This was a new yacht his father purchased, he would never loan it to someone outside of the family. He sees it as his father keeping the good things from him. He came to Hangzhou to play, why can't he use the family's yacht to do so. The manager is probably aware of this.
"Your professionalism is commendable," he sneered at the manager, storming out of the office.
He didn't take those puppets with him, thinking that acquiring his father's yacht will shock their small brains. He wanted to show them how powerful this young master was. After all, it's his family they want to latch on to.
"Tch~ To put up with their secondhand boat… too embarrassing."
"Hello sir, welcome. I'm Gehfry, your concierge for the day"
"Hello, I'm Keren, manager for the Green Bamboo Estate."
"Nice to meet you. All arrangements are made and the two VIP suites are ready. Qingfeng's captain is ready and the security team for the young masters have checked the yacht."
"Good. Young Master Chen wishes to keep his friends' movements quiet this weekend…. "
The conversation became weak as the two walked further away but that didn't stop Chen Boyang's anger to boil. He overheard this small conversation and was frozen on the spot. With the mention of his father's yacht, he grew curious but the mention of HIS name had him thinking that someone was doing something big.
Impostor!
That so-called Young Master Chen was an impostor. This broken club was part of it too and they were using his father's name.
Chen Boyang wasn't angry that his father was getting duped. He was angry because he wasn't able to use the yacht.
His thoughts were running rampant.
First, he had to expose this impostor. How dare he impersonate him? Did that idiot think that this young master wouldn't figure out? Let's see what that old manager has to say about this.
He laughed under his breath thinking of the staff begging him not to tell his oblivious father.
Turning on his heels, he was about to go look for the manager once more when his lackeys appeared from the guest area.
"Yo, Brother Yang! What's taking you so long? Those kids are ready to leave. That " one called out.
Chen Boyang: …. Aren't they all the same age? "I ran into something troublesome. Come with me." Not caring to explain anything he led his close friends to look for the manager.
Luck blessed him a little when he saw the manager he recently spoke to approaching the two guys ahead. They were close enough to hear the concierge introducing the man named Keren to the manager.
"What a good face-changing trick," he cursed when he saw the polite expression on the manager's face.
"What?" his friend asked, hearing his mumblings.
"Nothing."
Going closer, he called out to the manager.
"Young Master Chen, how can I help you?"
The old guy was back to his expressionless state.
Chen Boyang gave the concierge and Keren a look filled with mockery. "I admire the manager for building Ten Thousand Leagues to this level. Your services are exceptional."
Anyone can hear the mocking tone in his words. His friends didn't ask what problem he had with the club but stood arrogantly by his side in support.
The three on the other side had different looks on their faces but the underlying thought they had were – What kind of Yin-Yang shit is he saying?
"Thank you for your words,"
"You're welcome. I'm sure your guests love to hear how well their possessions are treated even when they are not around. After they spent millions on their yachts, they surely don't want it to be messed with." Chen Boyang sent a meaningful look to Keren and Gehfry.
The two looked at him like they were looking at an idiot.
"Mr. Chen please say what you mean. I don't understand what you are insinuating," the manager said impatiently. These flashy young masters always give him a headache.
"Touchy. I believe I requested my father's yacht, the Qingfeng and you said it was already booked. I didn't expect the person who supposedly has the pleasure of sailing the Qingfeng to be someone who impersonates the heir of Shanghai's Chen Family. The worse part is that your staff is in it. I've heard of scams but not like this. Pretty impressive." The smug look made him appear clownish after spouting such stupid 'facts'.
Keren :…. He only looks smart, huh.
Gehfry: … I'm just doing my job how did I become a scammer?
Manager: … Sigh!
This guy is an idiot! A delusional idiot! A+ for creativity though.
In that moment of awkward silence, new guests arrived; the noisy chatter from the group attracted their attention. Within the crowd Chen Boyang and his lackeys spotted a familiar face. That innate inferiority Chen Boyang always felt when he sees that guy was triggered. The hatred for the guy was clear on his face and being supportive friends they are, his lackeys showed similar anger towards the guy. Whoever he was whispering too, turned towards Chen Boyang's direction; a chill ran down his back when both men looked at him with devious smirks on their faces.
What is his cousin up to?
"Welcome to Ten Thousand Leagues!"
"Young Master, you're here."
"Welcome young sirs and young misses~"
Different greetings came from the trio but Chen Boyang was trying his best to remain cool. He had a good bit of momentum when confronting the manager but in front of his cousin, he was a weak chicken.
"Thank you. Keren is everything ready?" The young man at the head of the group spoke gently, projecting the image of a gentle noble but the trace of excitement in his eyes took away some of that image. He was up to something.
"This. Young Master Chen, this fellow accused us of impersonation. We were about to respond when you arrived," Keren said with a hint of annoyance in his tone.
Chen Boyang focused on the young man who spoke. An instant dislike came over him, just looking at the guy pissed him off.
"YOU! How do you know my father? What scam are you pulling? Do you know you can be jailed ?"
He still believed this was all orchestrated. His father was never generous with outsiders; letting someone board his new yacht was beyond understanding. This is why he believed it's a scam. Seeing his cousin Chen Quan, there must be a connection.
Keren looked at his boss with a 'See what I've been telling you' look.
"Scam?! Good guy, I'm offended. Why am I a scammer?" The clear cynical tone washed over everyone's ears giving a different meaning to each one.
Chen Boyang frowned at the young man. 'Who dares speak to him in such tone?' he cursed inwardly.
"Watch how you speak to our Brother Yang!" "What's with that mouth of yours? You should know who you're speaking to." The lackeys have spoken. Their words were amusing to the group's ears. They know the identity of Chen Boyang and …. Chen Kai. Ha!
"I don't know who am I speaking to and your friend surely doesn't know who he's speaking to. Isn't that funny?" Chen Kai asked. A Cheshire grin took home on his face, the teasing became clearer.
"You're just a poser wanting to be our young master. You're even using his name and sucking up to his cousin." Lackey #1 refuted.
"Is your friend's name Chen Kai?"
"Uh.. no. His name is Chen Boyang," Lackey #1 and 2 said. They revealed their friend's huge and idiotic misunderstanding.
"Then I'm not impersonating him. Right, my friend?" Chen Kai asked stepping forth in a cheeky manner.
"You must be thinking how I know Chen Huai, don't you?"
Chen Boyang wanted to say yes but had a bad feeling about answering that question. He felt uneasy about the guy in front of him. This man was to dazzling and worlds apart from him who looked passably handsome and had the position of heir to his family's company.
Yes. His family. He's the heir of Shanghai's top family. Who doesn't want to get in his good graces. Regaining his former arrogance and intentionally forgetting the embarrassment, he raised his head and eyed the man.
"I don't know what trick you used to get my father in your good graces but you should give up whatever plan you in. Our Chen family doesn't mix with blood-sucking leeches like you who depends on his face. What can you possibly have that Chen Huai would want? I'm his son, it would be best for you to know your place. A mere child of the second branch has no way to help you connect to our family," he said arrogantly.
Chen Quan who was standing beside Chen Kai, was inwardly cackling at the irony of his dear little cousin's words. His smile now matched Chen Kai's – the smile of someone wanting to see people self-destruct.
Standing side by side, they were a pair of devils looking down on Chen Boyang with their friends being a jeering audience.
"Cousin Quan, do you think he can handle the truth?" Chen Kai asked unhurriedly.
"Hmmm, I don't think so, Cousin Kai," Chen Quan followed up smoothly with his natural indifference.
Calling each other cousin? What kind of play are they doing? Chen Boyang believed these two hateful bastards were playing some sick game with him. He scoffed at the two, "Enough of your stupid games. Manager Jun, have the captain of the Qingfeng prepare for new guests. I'm taking the yacht out. Send these unsightly bastards out. Take it as me helping you guy."
"You know there's one way to clear your confusion and stop everyone from thinking that your thought process is …. Hmmm. Shall I?" Chen Kai asked playfully. This time his friends made their amusement heard.
The red flush of embarrassment that he was trying hard to ignore is now vivid on Chen Boyang's face. "You!" He rushed towards Chen Kai with his hand raised to deliver a punch.
"Hey!"
"Yo! Don't…"
"Geez!"
Different exclamations resounded in the lobby; the body guard closer to Chen Kai stepped forward but was waved off by him.
Chen Kai was the most calm, he even told Chen Quan to stand down. When Chen Boyang was half a step away and about to punch him, he easily grabbed the younger guy's fist and twisted it harshly.
A harsh scream and a loud thud was heard in the next second. Eyes moved from the standard height level to the floor.
Chen Kai couldn't believe this obnoxious prick was of the same blood as him. 'Probably raised by the mother. Uncle Ji didn't have many nice things to say about her.'
Using his other hand, he retrieved the last saved number and dialed it. He placed the call on speaker for the troublesome brat wailing on the floor.
- "Kai? What's the matter? Is there a problem?"
When Chen Boyang heard his father's voice, he became silent without help. Another fact is the tone of his voice, he hadn't heard that warm fatherly voice in years. He couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed. His father was willing to lower his tone for this stranger?! Something is up.
Chen Kai: "Not really a problem. More like a bother. Someone wants to prevent me from using the Qingfeng and falsely accusing the club manager of underhanded means. He's even using the Chen Family's name."
Chen Huai: "WHAT?! Who dares to override my decision?!"
"DAD!"
Chen Huai on the other end of the line frowned when he heard the sound of his other son's voice. His expression turned cold the next second. "So it's in Hangzhou you are. Very impressive Xiao Yang. Not only pawning of responsibility but using the family name that you never contributed to for blatant bullying. Are you feeling accomplished by your little deeds?"
Chen Kai: Old man, he's questioning our connection. Do you want to say it now or wait until next week?
Chen Boyang was confused.
Chen Huai was silent for a while. He was actually double-checking a report Shuri handed him at that moment. It came at the right time.
"It will be known sooner or later."
Everyone in the lobby heard the nonchalance in his voice. The manager had a 'I knew it' expression while Gehfry was waiting for the hot gossip. Chen Boyang was released from Chen Kai's hold and warily eyed him. The lackeys were interested in any news about the Chen Family, they were like eyeliners for their respective families.
Chen Huai was frank with his next words. "Kai is my biological son!"
Chen Boyang: …. "Say that again?!"
Lackey #1: 0_0
Lackey #2: …."I guess I was right."
Chen Quan: "Cousin Boyang, do you know your place now?"
Chen Kai had a silly grin on his face.
"Hello, little brother."