Chapter 208: Meeting Yu Feipeng Again

Bai Xinghuo had only just met Zhu Gaoxu one hour ago.

At that time, he had merely assumed Zhu Gaoxu was a playful little child.

Later, upon learning that Zhu Gaoxu had been brought back by Yu Feipeng, he guessed that Zhu Gaoxu was a little child with influence.

Perhaps because of the influence behind him, Bai Xinghuo chatted with Zhu Gaoxu for a few moments.

Through those few sentences of conversation, Bai Xinghuo felt the child before him was extremely intelligent.

Subsequently, through deeper contact, Bai Xinghuo knew that the child before him was far from as simple as he appeared on the outside.

The subtlety of his inner thoughts and his level of intelligence were already no different from an ordinary adult.

This surprised him greatly.

But at this moment, Bai Xinghuo only felt terror.

Is this what members of the imperial family are like?

Bai Xinghuo had never had contact with people from the imperial family.

He was also not qualified to have contact with them.

Zhu Gaoxu was the only imperial person he had ever come into contact with.

Bai Xinghuo attributed all of this to the possibility that the imperial family had some special way of educating their own.

This made him feel somewhat terrified, while also sighing that it was no wonder they could sit upon the empire; even a random grandson had a mind sharper than his own.

Of course, Bai Xinghuo did not know that Zhu Gaoxu's soul was that of an adult from a later age.

Therefore, the shock in Bai Xinghuo's heart was understandable.

And at this moment, Zhu Gaoxu did not know what was on Bai Xinghuo's mind.

Even if he did know, he would likely just chuckle and pay it no mind.

He now needed to discuss with Bai Xinghuo how to proceed next.

Thinking this, Zhu Gaoxu said directly, "Old Hall Master Bai, your illness should be better by now."

Hearing Zhu Gaoxu's words, Bai Xinghuo's expression shifted; he did not speak, knowing Zhu Gaoxu had not finished, and pricked up his ears to continue listening.

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and continued, "Tomorrow, my family will come looking for me, and at that time, I will use the excuse of repaying your kindness..."

As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu's voice lowered, and he began to whisper to Bai Xinghuo.

Listening with his ear close, Bai Xinghuo's expression changed constantly—at times pensive, at times excited, and at times somewhat worried.

Just like that, the old man and the young boy chatted until late into the night.

Bai Zhilan had long since lain down on the bed and fallen asleep.

It was not until dawn was approaching that Zhu Gaoxu left the room and returned to his own quarters to fall into a deep sleep.

Not long after he had fallen asleep, the maid knocked on Zhu Gaoxu's door.

Reluctantly opening his eyes, Zhu Gaoxu realized it was the maid bringing breakfast.

After eating breakfast, just as Zhu Gaoxu wanted to go back to sleep, he suddenly remembered the matter he had discussed with Bai Xinghuo the previous night.

Patting his head, Zhu Gaoxu dared not delay any longer.

He got up, went out, and with practiced ease, went outside, left a mark, and then swaggered back into the inner courtyard.

It was broad daylight, and as a four or five-year-old child, no one would say anything if Zhu Gaoxu wandered around the courtyard out of playfulness.

Just as he returned to the room, he saw Ada already standing inside waiting for him.

He had likely been waiting outside for Zhu Gaoxu the whole time.

He had come directly upon receiving Zhu Gaoxu's signal.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu nodded and gave Ada a few instructions.

After listening, Ada did not hesitate for a moment and immediately went back to start preparing.

Not long after Ada left, the maid walked over once again.

"Vice Hall Master Yu requests your presence."

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu's heart stirred; he did not say much and followed the maid to the front hall.

At this time, Yu Feipeng was already sitting in the main seat of the front hall.

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu arrive, Yu Feipeng smiled and said, "How is it, little friend? Has your family come for you yet?"

Just as he was speaking, the moment his voice fell, another voice came from the doorway.

"Truly disgusting. You are nothing but a hypocrite; why bother wearing a mask and acting so refined toward a four or five-year-old child who hasn't even grown his hair out yet?"

Upon hearing this, a flash of anger crossed Yu Feipeng's face, though he quickly hid it.

Looking up, sure enough, it was his senior fellow apprentice, Yin Min.

Putting away the anger on his face, Yu Feipeng said indifferently to Yin Min, "Senior Brother, why use such harsh words? This junior brother is merely concerned for this child."

"Hmph, Junior Brother is truly glib. Do you really take your senior brother for a fool?"

Yesterday, Zhu Gaoxu had been sitting right behind Yu Feipeng.

Yin Min had said nothing at the time, but he had long since noticed this abnormal scene.

After all, he knew exactly what kind of person this junior brother of his was.

On the surface, he looked like a gentleman, but that was all for show to outsiders.

Did he really think he would have nothing better to do than keep a child by his side?

Therefore, after returning, Yin Min had immediately sent people to start investigating Zhu Gaoxu.

Huangshan Town was only so big, and the Red Rainbow Hall had been operating in Huangshan Town for so many years; naturally, they were not just playing around.

Within two hours, the subordinates he had sent out brought the information back.

From Zhu Gaoxu entering the city, to Zhu Gaoxu finding lodging, to him being harassed by the Black Tiger Gang while ordering food, and finally to Yu Feipeng intervening to resolve the situation.

Of course, they had not found out about Zhu Gaoxu visiting the Huangshan Town government office in the middle of the night.

And Yin Min, who knew all of this, immediately understood Yu Feipeng's intentions.

There is a saying that the person who understands you best is your opponent.

The two had fought for so many years; Yin Min was naturally crystal clear about what kind of person Yu Feipeng was and what methods he had.

And after knowing all of this, Yin Min naturally did not want to let Yu Feipeng succeed.