Chapter 68: An Unexpected Encounter

He Ye Bai was taken aback for a moment before giving Cen Chen the address.
“Is the workaholic really going to show up today, with the sun rising in the west?”
After several days of effort, Ye Qiu had already bid farewell to his previous fragile figure as if swaying in the wind. He had transformed the original owner’s long hair into a crisp and neat hairstyle, revealing sharp eyebrows and eyes.
“Is it time to pay the electricity bill again?” Zhao Yuan dragged his tired body out of the room and was stunned to see a man in a suit staring back at him.
Ye Qiu straightened his clothes and smiled as he turned, “Are you going live?”
Zhao Yuan rubbed his eyes vigorously, unable to believe that the dazzling man (a scoundrel in a suit) in front of him was his co-renter.
“Ye, Ye Qiu, what happened to you?” Spitting out the toothpaste that had gotten stuck at the corner of his mouth, Zhao Yuan leaned in to confirm what he was seeing, feeling some hidden aspect of his nature stirring.
“My goodness, did you eat something good to completely change? If it weren’t for you talking to me, I wouldn’t be able to recognize you.”
Once, a remarkable beauty stood right in front of him, and he didn’t appreciate it.
He felt a bit regretful; if he had known his roommate was this handsome, he wouldn’t have come out in slippers with an unwashed face!
Laughing, he went downstairs and left, driving to the club.
Because of its flair and the fact that it had a bar downstairs, it became a preferred choice for many to conduct business while deepening their relationships.
After handing the key to the doorman, Ye Qiu followed the attendant to the reserved private room. The club was filled with greenery, which not only beautified the environment but also protected the privacy of business clients.
When Ye Qiu entered the private room, the other party had already arrived.
Seeing his arrival, the man inside greeted him warmly, “Mr. Ye, it’s an honor to meet you.”
The two took the opportunity to size each other up while shaking hands.
The man in front couldn’t help but frown. He was too young and didn’t fit the image he had of someone who ventured out to start a business on their own; rather, he looked like a wealthy second-generation kid just fooling around with pocket money from home.
It even made him doubt whether the person he had collaborated with online was the same, though he didn’t let it show. Remembering his socially awkward brother who becomes free-spirited online, he decided to stay calm; judging others by appearance wasn’t his usual style.
The club was well-equipped with everything for dining and entertainment, and after placing their orders, the waiter discreetly stepped out.
“I am Han Hongxin, code name Water Bird. This is my brother Han Zhiye, code name Fire Bird.”
It seemed that Han Hongxin was the dominant one of the two, but in reality, it was Han Zhiye, who was sitting in a wheelchair, pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Ye Qiu nodded at Han Zhiye in the wheelchair without showing any strange expressions, “Ye Qiu.”
Han Zhiye released his sweaty palms; as someone with social anxiety, he was really not accustomed to the gaze of others.
The four of them had collaborated online many times, and after brief introductions, they became familiar with each other.
Due to his brother’s identity, he could only take on work online at first, but through casual interactions, Ye Qiu discovered him and their collaborations continued.
“Never expected that the one online would be a young person. What would you like to drink?” Han Hongxin, responsible for negotiating the collaboration, asked, while Han Zhiye only chimed in about professional knowledge.
“Just tea will suffice.” Ye Qiu discreetly scanned the teas in front of them.
Han Zhiye tentatively spoke, “To be honest, I don’t have too high hopes for this project; after all, there have been too many failures with similar games.”
“That is an inevitable trend.” Ye Qiu shot him a glance and leisurely sipped his tea.
The development of this world was nowhere near that of the real world where Ye Qiu came from; standing on the shoulders of giants, the trajectory of this world was crystal clear.
However, Han Zhiye observed Ye Qiu’s composure and confidence, deepening his conviction. Indeed, he must come from a wealthy family and surely has insights they are unaware of.
From past collaborations, Han Zhiye had gathered some understanding of Ye Qiu’s plans, and seeing him so young today sparked some concern in him. As the conversation flowed, his thoughts began to shift; Ye Qiu was an enigma.
Someone like him wouldn’t be bogged down by a trivial game; if successful, he might change the entire gaming industry. He didn’t think he would misjudge such an opportunity.
Han Zhiye pondered, “You’re right; I’ve brought the contract; please have a look and see if there are any issues.”
They had engaged in quite a few collaborations, and checking the contract revealed no problems. Such a smart person like Han Zhiye surely had prepared many plans before coming, and the one he presented was likely the best.
Both parties approached the collaboration with utmost sincerity and were very satisfied with the upcoming partnership.
“Pleasure doing business.” Ye Qiu signed his elaborate name at the end of the contract.
After signing the contract, Han Zhiye’s smile grew broader.
This collaboration wasn’t something that could be completed in a day or two; the three of them were not the types to linger. After finalizing the contract, they bid farewell.
Ye Qiu greeted them as he left. The club’s lower level resembled a bar, where the resident singer softly hummed a tune.
Cen Chen sat beside He Ye Bai, quietly enjoying a drink.
“Tsk tsk, anyone who becomes his girlfriend will have to be careful; he attracts attention everywhere,” He Ye Bai commented with a hint of jealousy.
“Being in a place like this, he might just be a scumbag.”
Cen Chen stared at him incredulously and questioned, “But you come here frequently, too?”
He Ye Bai nearly spat blood, regretting the friends he had made…
“How can it be the same? What’s important for a man is to focus on his career like I do!”
Following He Ye Bai’s gaze, upon seeing Ye Qiu, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes.
“Cen Cen, please don’t be fooled by someone so good-looking. You know what they say—never trust the sweet words of men, especially those who are attractive.”
“Oh.”
They say that one should judge appearances threefold, and in ordinary attire, Ye Qiu appeared extraordinarily well-tailored. His well-defined physique was visible at a glance, especially his charming peach blossom eyes, which seemed to catch people off guard. Just then, Ye Qiu’s gaze swept past their direction.
Ye Qiu subtly raised an eyebrow, not expecting to run into Cen Chen here.
Since he had encountered him, there was no reason to leave, so he found a quiet corner to sit down.