Chapter 28: Pole Dance

As soon as this thought crossed Lin Ling's mind, her face turned pale. She asked Liu Cheng cautiously, "Chengzi, what is that man's name?"

Liu Cheng replied, "His last name is Ye, and Hao calls him Brother Wu."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ling's body visibly stiffened. Her pretty face turned ashen with panic, and she quickly released Ye Fengwu's arm.

This man was called Ye Fengwu, with the last name Ye, and the name ending in Wu. Coupled with Liu Cheng's description matching this man's appearance and demeanor, Lin Ling, being smart, instantly realized that Ye Fengwu was the person Brother Hao was entertaining today.

Oh my God, what had she done? Not only had she flirted with him, but she had also held his arm. Although Lin Ling was familiar with Brother Hao's subordinates, she still held a deep respect for Brother Hao himself. And today, she had dared to flirt with someone whom even Brother Hao had to address respectfully. She was doomed.

Seeing this, Ye Fengwu smiled playfully at Lin Ling and said, "So, we're not going to chat for a bit?"

Lin Ling was nearly in tears from fright. Even though she was on friendly terms with Jiang Hao's subordinates, she knew very well what a tough character Donglong King Jiang Hao was, which made her even more fearful of someone whom Jiang Hao respected so much.

So, Lin Ling lowered her head and said nervously, "Brother Wu, I'm... I'm sorry. I didn't know it was you."

Next to her, Liu Cheng was also shocked. He knew Lin Ling's ability to judge people. Could this man be Brother Wu, the one Hao had mentioned?

Realizing this, Liu Cheng quickly extinguished his cigarette in his hand, bowed his head to Ye Fengwu, and said, "Are you Brother Wu?"

Ye Fengwu nodded and said, "If Xiao Hao sent you to pick me up, then it should be right."

Hearing this, Liu Cheng became even more respectful and said, "Brother Wu, Brother Hao has been waiting in the private room for a while now. Let me take you there."

Ye Fengwu nodded, and as he left with Liu Cheng, he didn't forget to smile at Lin Ling and said, "Sister Ling, I guess we'll have to chat some other time."

Hearing this, Lin Ling's face was full of bitterness and tension. However, Ye Fengwu's smile was so gentle that it calmed her nerves significantly.

Watching the tall figure walk up the stairs, Lin Ling murmured with a smile, "Such a handsome man. He really does have a kind of aura that makes one feel very safe. It would be great to have him as a boyfriend. Even spending just one night with him would be worth it."

Just as Ye Fengwu was walking up the stairs, he nearly slipped. Although Lin Ling's voice was very low, Ye Fengwu's keen hearing picked it up clearly.

Soon, Liu Cheng led Ye Fengwu to a large, luxurious private room with the prominent characters "霸王" (Overlord) on the door.

Inside, a massive marble table dominated the room. Jiang Hao sat next to the head seat, surrounded by eight others.

Seeing Ye Fengwu enter, Jiang Hao quickly stood up with a smile and said, "Brother Wu, why are you so late?"

Seeing Jiang Hao stand, the other eight also quickly stood up, all addressing Ye Fengwu as Brother Wu.

Three of these eight had met Ye Fengwu before, during that incident at the project site.

Ye Fengwu replied calmly, "It's not that late."

As he spoke, he casually scanned the luxurious room. The private room was over a hundred square meters, with the massive marble table taking up a third of the space. There was also a karaoke area, a bar filled with foreign wines, and a pole in the center, hinting at some special performances.

Jiang Hao smiled and quickly pulled Ye Fengwu to the head seat, then introduced the people present. "Brother Wu, let me introduce you. This is Hyena, my most capable subordinate. He met you last time."

Jiang Hao pointed to a lean but muscular young man.

The young man had a stern face, with a gaze that hid a hint of ferocity, adding a sense of danger to his already serious demeanor.

Ye Fengwu nodded. As a former king of soldiers, he had killed so many people over the past eight years that he had lost count. When he saw the fierce look in Hyena's eyes and sensed the aura of violence around him, Ye Fengwu could tell that beneath Hyena's strict demeanor lay a dangerously wild side. This man undoubtedly had taken many lives.

What made Hyena's exceptional nature even more apparent was his skeletal structure. Despite his lean build, he had broad bones, and his fists were covered in calluses.

"Brother Wu, please take care of me," Hyena said, standing up with a stiff smile, raising a three-ounce glass of wine, and downing it in one go.

Jiang Hao continued to smile, "Brother Wu, we haven't seen each other in eight years. I wonder if your combat skills have improved. Hyena here used to be a mercenary in the Golden Triangle and is one of my most valued brothers. Maybe you two could spar someday."

Ye Fengwu shot Jiang Hao a glance and said lightly, "How about we spar instead?"

Hearing this, Jiang Hao shrank back a bit, chuckling, "Brother Wu, I wasn't your match back then, but times have changed. Over the past eight years, I've been practicing Sanda and combat techniques every day. While I might not beat Hyena, professional boxers are no match for me. So... you definitely can't beat me like you used to."

Jiang Hao's words, though partly in jest, clearly hinted at his desire to test Ye Fengwu's current combat skills.

Ye Fengwu gave Jiang Hao a sidelong glance and said, "If you want to try, the outcome will be even worse than before."

Hearing this, Jiang Hao chuckled, though he didn't entirely believe it. He knew he might not be a match for Brother Wu, but he didn't think the gap was that wide anymore.

Hyena, however, looked at Ye Fengwu with a newfound respect. As a former mercenary, his combat prowess was such that he didn't fear even the best boxers, and he carried a sense of pride. Yet, from Ye Fengwu, he sensed a confidence born of true dominance, not mere arrogance. Although Hyena respected Ye Fengwu, it didn't mean he wasn't curious to test the strength of someone whom even Jiang Hao held in high regard.

Jiang Hao continued with introductions, pointing to each person, "This is Liu Cheng, whom you've met. This is Fang Gang, and this is Zheng Tao..."

Jiang Hao introduced the eight people to Ye Fengwu, concluding with, "They are not only my trusted aides but also the backbone of Fenghao Real Estate. Don't let their pasts fool you; they are quite capable in the real estate business."

The eight men raised their glasses to Ye Fengwu and downed their drinks in one go, exuding a sense of camaraderie. Ye Fengwu also finished his drink.

At that moment, several waiters began serving dishes, quickly filling the large table with a variety of exquisite foods.

Lobby manager Lin Ling also approached with a glass of wine, standing before Ye Fengwu and Jiang Hao.

She filled her glass to the brim and said, "Brother Wu, I apologize for my earlier behavior. Please accept this drink as my apology."

Saying this, Lin Ling tilted her head back and drank the three ounces of wine in one go, displaying a boldness that matched the men around her.

Ye Fengwu smiled, "Don't worry about it. I didn't suffer any loss."

Hearing this, Lin Ling's face flushed. As a clever woman, she understood Ye Fengwu's words perfectly. She had rubbed his arm against her chest, and he had certainly not lost anything.

At this point, Liu Cheng joked, "Sister Ling, if you really want to apologize, how about a pole dance performance for everyone?"

"Haha... let's see it."

With Liu Cheng's tease, the others joined in, encouraging her.

Lin Ling glared at them playfully and scolded, "Get lost, I'm not dancing for you lot."

Liu Cheng continued to tease, "Then just dance for Brother Wu. You were trying to catch his interest earlier in the lobby."

After being exposed by Liu Cheng, Lin Ling's face turned even redder, making her look even more alluring.

Jiang Hao, seeing the interaction between Lin Ling and Brother Wu, also laughed, "Lin Ling, since everyone's in high spirits, how about it?"

With Jiang Hao's words, Lin Ling couldn't refuse. She glanced at Ye Fengwu, who seemed genuinely interested, and agreed with a smile, "Alright, I'll give it a try."

Lin Ling began moving her voluptuous body around the pole. As the music played, her movements were seductive yet graceful, without a hint of vulgarity.

Though she was dressed in a business suit, making it less suitable for pole dancing, Lin Ling's performance was still captivating. She executed several high-difficulty moves flawlessly, matching professional dancers in skill and allure.

The only disappointment for the men was that despite her bold moves, Lin Ling's skirt never revealed anything inappropriate, making her dance even more tantalizing.