90: A Nerve Like No Other

A Jin felt that, judging by the speed of Shen Yifei's thrown dinner knife, this man truly had the ability to kill him!

"Quickly, take A Jin to get his wound treated," Wan Tianpeng (a prominent underworld figure) said, exhaling a puff of smoke unhurriedly, his tone indifferent.

Two of his henchmen immediately nodded and escorted A Jin up to the second floor.

Shen Yifei could have easily dispatched the blond man, but he chose not to. They were outnumbered and outgunned, with at least ten men holding firearms, and he wanted to avoid causing trouble for Bai Qingyu (the police officer) later.

"Sir, my apologies for interrupting your meal. Please, continue," Wan Tianpeng said, addressing Shen Yifei.

"Alright, but that female officer is my friend. Let her go," Shen Yifei replied, pointing at Bai Qingyu.

A flicker of surprise crossed Wan Tianpeng's eyes. He responded unhurriedly, "Very well! Sir, I'll give you face (show you respect). I can let them go."

"Officer Bai, you may leave. But if you dare to cross me again, don't blame me, Wan, for showing no mercy!" Wan Tianpeng sneered coldly.

"Go!" Bai Qingyu knew they couldn't contend with him. She gritted her teeth, forced out the word, and turned to head for the main entrance.

Two henchmen opened the door, and the group of police officers, as if granted a reprieve, scurried out.

"My friend, may I know your esteemed name?" Wan Tianpeng walked over, speaking politely to Shen Yifei.

Wan Tianpeng himself was an expert, and naturally, he had a keen eye for people. He could clearly see that Shen Yifei was a master, and a very powerful one at that, possessing roughly four-star strength (a classification of combat prowess within this world's martial arts community).

If he could win over such an expert, it would be immensely beneficial to his own expansion and interests.

Even if he couldn't recruit him, befriending him would be a wise move.

Shen Yifei glanced at Wan Tianpeng and stated calmly, "We are not friends."

"Kid, are you asking for death?!"

"How dare you speak to our boss like that!"

Several henchmen angrily yelled. This kid was simply too arrogant!

Wan Tianpeng extended a hand, pressing it down to signal them to quiet.

"Sir, you are indeed a straightforward man. My name is Wan Tianpeng, and it's a pleasure to meet you." Wan Tianpeng extended his right hand, intending to shake Shen Yifei's.

But Shen Yifei made no move to reciprocate, causing Wan Tianpeng's expression to sour slightly. He, Wan Tianpeng, was a prominent figure in Hua Hai City's (a major metropolitan area) underworld. This kid was far too full of himself!

"My name is Shen Yifei," Shen Yifei said coolly.

"Shen Yifei?" Wan Tianpeng's eyes flickered as he silently repeated the name. He hadn't heard of him.

However, not having heard of someone didn't mean they lacked strength. Wan Tianpeng had been entrenched in the underworld for a long time and knew well that some experts remained deeply hidden, especially those from the Gale Hall (a powerful organization) branch.

"Mr. Shen, if you and your companions aren't inconvenienced, perhaps we could move to the penthouse suite upstairs for a chat?" Wan Tianpeng said courteously.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Wan, but we've finished our meal. We'll visit again next time," Su Muqing (a beautiful young woman), feigning composure, said with a smile.

Su Muqing didn't want to stay there any longer. Shen Yifei's actions were too reckless, and she worried they might get into a conflict with these people. It was best to leave early.

Most women, seeing such a display, would have been terrified and flustered, but in Wan Tianpeng's eyes, Su Muqing showed no panic. He realized this beauty was probably no ordinary woman either.

"Such a hurry to leave? I, Wan, was hoping to befriend you," Wan Tianpeng stated.

"You're too kind, Mr. Wan. My name is Su Muqing, I'm the CEO of Aiyra International (a well-known company), and also a friend of Shen Yifei's. This is Director Liu beside me," Su Muqing chuckled.

Liu Xiaoxiao (another young woman) stated solemnly, "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Liu Xiaoxiao, Director of Aiyra International. My father is Liu Jianguo, the District Party Secretary (a high-ranking government official)."

A slight smile touched Shen Yifei's lips. Both Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao had decent composure; they could remain calm in such a situation.

Aiyra International was renowned, and Wan Tianpeng had certainly heard of it. As for the daughter of a District Party Secretary, her connections were even more significant.

No wonder these two women seemed unusual; they indeed had standing.

What surprised Wan Tianpeng even more was Shen Yifei himself. To be able to attract two beauties of such stature simultaneously—this kid was definitely extraordinary.

In Wan Tianpeng's view, beautiful women also symbolized status; only truly capable men could attract women of this caliber.

Shen Yifei also noticed the two women's restlessness. He stood up and casually announced, "Alright, we're done here. We'll be going now."

With that, Shen Yifei took Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao by their hands and strode out.

Wan Tianpeng's expression remained unchanged. He wouldn't bother anyone who didn't bother him. Though Shen Yifei hadn't shown him respect, Wan Tianpeng said nothing more.

After the three had left, Wan Tianpeng's face darkened. He grunted, "Listen up, all of you! From now on, you'd all better keep a low profile. Anyone who dares to spread word about our place dealing drugs... if I find out, I'll make sure they learn the meaning of regret!"

"Yes, Brother Tianpeng!" The group of henchmen responded meekly.

"Hu Zi (one of Wan Tianpeng's henchmen), send men to investigate our clients. There must be spies sent by Yuan Ye (a rival underworld figure) among them!" Wan Tianpeng said coldly.

"Yes!"

Outside the main entrance.

Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Shen, I beg you, please don't cause trouble anymore, okay?" Liu Xiaoxiao gasped, almost scared to death by Shen Yifei's actions earlier.

Su Muqing's head was spinning a little too. Shen Yifei's audacity was truly extraordinary.

"Alright, I'll try," Shen Yifei chuckled.

Seeing Shen Yifei still wearing a carefree smirk, Liu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, unsure what to say to him.

At the crossroads, they coincidentally met Bai Qingyu, who seemed to be waiting for them.

Bai Qingyu's pretty face looked a bit unnatural, but she still solemnly said to Shen Yifei, "Thank you."

Shen Yifei smiled, "No need to thank me."

Bai Qingyu bit her pearly teeth, "Consider it a favor I owe you."

"Whatever," Shen Yifei said with a shrug.

"Officer Bai, would you like to come to my home for a bit?" Su Muqing asked.

Bai Qingyu shook her head, "No need, I have something else to do. I'll head back now."

Shen Yifei reminded her, "Captain Bai, just a word of advice: that Wan Tianpeng is an expert. Be careful in your dealings and avoid direct confrontations with those guys."

Bai Qingyu paused, pondering for a moment, then said, "Alright, I understand."

Afterward, she got into a police car parked by the roadside.

Shen Yifei hailed a taxi by the roadside, and he, Su Muqing, and Liu Xiaoxiao got in.

"Shen Yifei, I see you're quite close with Captain Bai. Could she be your ex-girlfriend?" Liu Xiaoxiao asked mischievously.

"Cough, cough..." Shen Yifei immediately choked, rolling his eyes. He truly admired Liu Xiaoxiao's imagination.

"Yes, Shen Yifei, why does Officer Bai keep helping you?" Su Muqing also couldn't help but ask.

Shen Yifei casually replied, "Well... we're just friends, you know. We help each other out."

Su Muqing felt a bit speechless. She knew Shen Yifei didn't want to tell the truth, and a strange sense of frustration stirred within her, so she didn't bother asking more.

Upon returning home, the two beauties collapsed onto the sofa, exhausted after an afternoon of shopping.

The events of the day had been somewhat bizarre, and Su Muqing's mind was a mess. Thinking about tomorrow night's banquet made her head even more jumbled, and she drifted off to sleep.

Seeing Su Muqing sound asleep on the sofa, Shen Yifei found a thin blanket from his room and gently draped it over her.

Liu Xiaoxiao sighed inwardly. Although Shen Yifei appeared so carefree, she could sense his profound care and consideration for Su Muqing. This was the advantage of being a fiancé, perhaps? Shen Yifei's concern and tenderness towards Su Muqing even stirred a flicker of jealousy within Liu Xiaoxiao.