Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Honored Guest, The Imperial Private Room!
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"Of course I walked in," Qin Jiang said coldly.
Liu Ya also showed displeasure, scolding, "Qin Jiang, get out of here immediately!"
She had arranged for Xu Muge to dine here today precisely to let Xu Muge and Qin Xiao grow closer! How could their affection increase with Qin Jiang, this troublemaker, here?
Xu Muge responded indifferently, "Mr. Qin, it was I who asked Qin Jiang to come. Qin Jiang is my fiancé; I wanted him to join me. That's not too much to ask, is it?"
Qin Xiao's face darkened for a moment but, in an effort to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor, he could only say, "It's fine."
"Qin Jiang is also my cousin, and it's perfectly fine for him to visit!"
"Besides, he's been living in poverty for years, unable to afford a decent piece of clothing. I invited him over for a good meal today, what of it?"
His words were filled with scorn.
"Muge, you'd better choose wisely. He's been in jail and is penniless, struggling even to feed himself. How is he worthy of you?"
Qin Jiang said coldly, "None of your damn business!"
Hearing this, Qin Xiao trembled with fury, laughed bitterly twice, and said, "I'm just considering Muge's happiness. Our Qin Family and Xu Family have been friends for generations. Muge and I grew up together like childhood sweethearts. Now, seeing you in this state, I just feel she deserves better!"
Xu Muge corrected him, "The one who grew up with me as childhood sweethearts is only Qin Jiang."
This sentence nearly choked Qin Xiao!
He glanced at Qin Jiang, who had taken a seat aside, his eyes becoming extremely cold.
Back when Qin Jiang was with the Qin Family, he was the darling of the family, not only was he smart with excellent grades from childhood, but he also overshadowed his average cousin in every way!
Furthermore, Qin Jiang had an extremely formidable father, hence his status in the Qin Family was much higher than their lineage.
Therefore, he had always been overshadowed by Qin Jiang, and he was extremely envious of him.
Until...
After Old Mr. Qin passed away and Qin Jiang's father disappeared, their lineage finally took over the reins of the household.
His father succeeded as the Family Head of the Qin Family and even ousted Qin Jiang and his mother from the family, making their branch the legitimate line of the Jiangcheng Qin Family.
As for people like Qin Jiang, they could only be reduced to living in the streets, homeless, and drifting from place to place!
The two were no longer of the same world.
Now, Qin Jiang, this poor bastard, actually dared to talk to him like this?!
Today, he must crush Qin Jiang's dignity underfoot, making him lose face in front of Xu Muge! He wanted Xu Muge to see the reality!
Liu Ya said, "Mr. Qin, why be angry? He is not on the same level as you; by arguing with him, you're only lowering yourself!"
Then, she looked toward Qin Jiang and said sternly, "Qin Jiang, aren't you going to apologize to Mr. Qin?"
"Look at yourself; aside from causing trouble for Muge and showing off what else can you do? Mr. Qin has helped Muge deal with the people from Dragon Gate! And what about you? You'd probably just be trembling in a corner, right? That's the difference!"
Qin Xiao sneered, "Exactly, Qin Jiang, this was just a trifle matter for me."
"I hope you understand that scum like you from the bottom of society don't deserve Muge! Muge needs a strong man like me, not a freeloader!"
Qin Jiang said with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Oh, really? Are you sure you resolved the issue with Dragon Gate?"
Qin Xiao felt a pang of insecurity but quickly regained his composure, arrogantly nodding his head, "Yes, it was me! If it wasn't me who resolved it, then I suppose it was you?"
"Indeed, it was I who resolved it," Qin Jiang said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiao burst into loud laughter, his eyes filled with disdain, "That's hilarious! Do you even know what Dragon Gate is? Someone like you, a worthless shrimp, dares to claim such a thing?"
"Dragon Gate could crush you by lifting a finger!"
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"You're bluffing. Couldn't you at least come up with something more believable? Keep showing off here, and see if I don't call the Dragon Gate Sect Master to come over and beat you half to death,"
Qin Jiang sneered, "Well then, go ahead and call him!"
Qin Xiao's face stiffened. With his status, how could he possibly know someone like the Dragon Gate Sect Master?
"Forget it. Out of consideration for you being my cousin, I can't be bothered to call someone to deal with you!"
Qin Jiang sneered again, "Fine, since you won't call, then I will! I'll ask him in person if you, the great Mr. Qin, really have Dragon Gate under control!"
Qin Xiao laughed contemptuously, "As if you know Xu Tianlong from Dragon Gate. I'm dying of laughter here. I could say I know the president too, all talk! Then go on, tell us, what's your relationship with the Dragon Gate Sect Master?"
Qin Jiang replied calmly, "I am his master."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed dramatically.
Liu Ya sternly scolded, "Qin Jiang, stop spouting nonsense here. If that person hears this kind of talk, we'll all suffer the consequences!"
Xu Muge also grabbed his hand and whispered, "You can't just say things like that. If the Sect Master hears, you're finished!"
"Cut the crap."
Qin Jiang was speechless. Was speaking the truth really so outrageous?
"Fine then!" Qin Xiao taunted, "If you're his master, have the guts to call him to hit me. I'll wait right here and watch your bubble get burst."
Qin Jiang took out his phone and called Xu Tianlong, "Xiao Xu, come over for a bit! There's a Mr. Qin here who wants to meet you. Bring some brothers, just be a little gentle!"
"Wow!" Qin Xiao scoffed, "Still putting on quite the act. I'm laughing to death! Forget it, I won't compete in bragging with you. Uncle, auntie, Muge, let's order."
"Qin Zhou, you order some more too. After all, this is Miss Zhang's restaurant!"
"It's a high-end place!"
"A minimum spend of tens of thousands in an ordinary private room, starting at one hundred thousand in a medium one, and several hundred thousand in a top-tier room! As for the imperial suites, they're not something you can just enter if you have money! It's only by relying on an elite person like me that you get the chance to come in!"
"And you… by yourself, could never afford to dine here in your whole life!"
"That's the difference between us, understand?"
Qin Jiang said indifferently, "Is that so? Just now, the owner herself invited me inside! What are you that I would need to rely on your influence?"
Qin Xiao was laughing so hard tears nearly fell, "Keep it up, keep blowing your own trumpet! If you really know the owner here, I'll kneel and kowtow to you several times!"
Qin Jiang replied, "Alright! Remember to keep your word, otherwise, I'll have to force you to kowtow."
Xu Muge tugged at his sleeve, "Enough, talk sense!"
Qin Jiang looked at Xu Muge, "When have I ever lied to you?"
Xu Muge was speechless, "Whatever you say. It's not me who's going to be embarrassed when it's all proven to be nonsense!"
No sooner had she finished speaking than a knock came from the door.
"Come in!"
As Qin Xiao affected a cough with feigned importance, the words were followed by a middle-aged man walking in.
"Greetings everyone, I am Zeng Liu, the general manager of Yuepin Pavilion," the man spoke politely, "Our boss has instructed us to invite you distinguished guests to dine in our imperial suite!"
Distinguished guests?
Imperial suite?
Upon hearing this, everyone was momentarily stunned!
Qin Xiao's face showed complete astonishment, which quickly turned to ecstasy, "This... Miss Zhang is inviting us to dine in the imperial suite? Isn't that where only the top characters of Jiangcheng can go? The distinguished guests she's referring to... is it me?!"
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