Chapter 58
Chapter 58 - Violet Hall
Everyone in the room was momentarily taken aback by Ye Hao's declaration.
After Ye Hao spoke with such gravity, Jiang Gaoyi realized the depth of his seriousness.
That is to say, Ye Hao was prepared to confront Wang Zhen.
“Ye Hao, we live in a society governed by law,” Jiang Gaoyi cautioned. “Wang Zhen's criminal actions will be met with legal consequences.”
Ye Hao simply smiled, offering no reply.
Jiang Gaoyi's well-intentioned warning seemed to resonate with Ye Hao, prompting him to reconsider his course of action.
“Let's go,” Lin Rou'er interjected in a firm tone.
Only then did Ye Hao's attention shift to Lin Rou'er.
Upon laying eyes on Lin Rou'er, a line of poetry meant to capture a woman's beauty sprang to Ye Hao's mind.
Yet, he felt that no verse could truly encapsulate Lin Rou'er's allure.
Thanks to the fortifying effects of the Divine Blood, Ye Hao's resolve was steadfast, and he quickly regained his composure.
“Who are you?”
“I'm Lin Rou'er.”
“Lin Rou'er?” Ye Hao echoed, taken aback.
“You know me?” Lin Rou'er, noticing his surprise, inquired.
Ye Hao gently shook his head and responded, “Standing before you, I sensed a formidable presence, which made me question the gentleness of your name.”
“Do you recall saving an elder two months ago?”
“I do.”
“That elder is Lin Tu, my grandfather,” Lin Rou'er explained succinctly. “He awoke an hour ago. Please, come with me to see him.”
“Of course.”
Ye Hao now understood that his recent escape was not thanks to Loong Yuanzhu, but to the Lin family.
As such, he was determined to express his gratitude to them.
Observing the stretch Lincoln before him, Ye Hao was momentarily taken aback.
He had only ever seen such vehicles on television.
“Please, get in,” Lin Rou'er invited softly.
Ye Hao nodded and chose a seat.
May started to speak but was silenced by a glance from Lin Rou'er, as Ye Hao had taken her usual spot.
As the car began to glide forward, Lin Rou'er turned to Ye Hao and shared, “Since you saved my grandfather two months ago, he's been in a coma. I've been preoccupied with finalizing a significant international deal, so the Lin family hasn't reached out to you during that time.”
“The Lin family has always kept an eye on me, haven't they?” Ye Hao asked with a smile.
“Indeed,” Lin Rou'er confirmed with a nod.
“I'd like to know who's targeting me.” After a brief pause, Ye Hao spoke up.
“It's Wei Tuo from the Wei family.”
A flicker of confusion crossed Ye Hao's eyes. “And the reason?”
“That's something you'll have to ask Wei Tuo directly.” Despite the Lin family's eminent status in Glento, they couldn't possibly know everything.
“Do you have Wei Tuo's address?” Ye Hao inquired promptly.
Lin Rou'er cast a glance at Xiaolan.
“He's currently at Violet Hall,” Xiaolan informed.
“Could you take me there now?”
“Let's head to Violet Hall,” Lin Rou'er murmured.
At Violet Hall, Zhuo Jing was taken aback by the line-up of women before him. Each of the twelve was distinct in figure and strikingly beautiful.
?”Zhuo Jing, are you pleased?” asked a young man casually, a cigar perched between his lips and a white shirt adorning his frame.
?”Extremely,” Zhuo Jing replied. How could he not be? None of the women he'd been with over the years could hold a candle to those standing before him now.
“If you're happy, then choose one,” the man in white suggested, his eyes holding a hint of scorn.
Zhuo Jing surveyed the women before him, eventually selecting a statuesque young lady.
“Ni Xue at your service,” she approached Zhuo Jing and spoke softly.
Zhuo Jing, without finesse, pulled Ni Xue into his embrace and reached out to touch her.
Ni Xue's face turned icy. “I'd appreciate it if you were more courteous.”
Zhuo Jing was taken aback.
“Is this your first time around women?” the young man in white asked, his brow furrowed in disapproval.
It dawned on Zhuo Jing that Ni Xue was not as he had expected.
“The ladies of Violet Hall are masters of massage. Once you experience it, I assure you, you'll be craving more,” the man in white told Zhuo Jing. “But let's be clear—you're here for a massage, nothing more. Over the years, troublemakers at Violet Hall have ended up with broken legs, thrown out on the street.”
Zhuo Jing jumped in surprise.
Earlier, when he had arrived, a young man in a white robe had given him a brief introduction to Violet Hall.
Violet Hall was one of the three grand mansions in Glento, accessible only to the elite members of society. Without Wei Tuo, Zhuo Jing might never have had the opportunity to set foot in Violet Hall in his lifetime.
The thought had never even crossed Zhuo Jing's mind.
And now, he realized he had nearly caused a disaster.
“I'm so sorry,” Zhuo Jing said, apologizing profusely to Ni Xue beside him.
Ni Xue offered a slight smile and responded, “It's okay.”
Her demeanor suggested that the incident was already forgotten.
Just then, the door to the private room swung open, and Ye Hao entered, grinning from ear to ear.
Upon recognizing Ye Hao, Zhuo Jing's face fell. “How are you here?”
“And who might you be?” Wei Tuo asked, his tone laced with displeasure.
?This was his private room, and Ye Hao was showing him no respect.
Wei Tuo's irritation with Ye Hao stemmed from another reason as well.
It appeared this man was acquainted with Zhuo Jing.
Could Zhuo Jing really be associated with someone influential?
Wei Tuo suspected this man was just another country bumpkin brought here by chance.
Without missing a beat, Ye Hao addressed Zhuo Jing, “I see you recognize me.” He stepped closer, scrutinizing him. “But I'm certain I don't know you.”
“Ye Hao, shouldn't you be at the police station right now?” Zhuo Jing exposed Ye Hao's identity with a pointed question.
Wei Tuo sprang to his feet.
Ye Hao had been arrested; his presence here was inconceivable.
Casting a sidelong glance at Wei Tuo, Ye Hao asked, “You're Wei Tuo, aren't you?”
“How did you get here?” In asking, Wei Tuo inadvertently confirmed his own identity.
“That's none of your concern,” Ye Hao said with a sly smile, stepping closer to Wei Tuo. “But now, you're going to answer my questions.”
“Where are Violet Hall's security personnel?” Wei Tuo's unease grew as he pointed at Ye Hao. “Why have you allowed him to intrude upon a guest's room?”