Chapter 1355: An Unpleasant Little Interlude!

Yu Jian'an held his father, Yu Jing, in awe.

Because he lived in his father's shadow, everyone felt that he had only reached this point by relying on his father.

However, he also harbored grievances toward his father.

He complained that Yu Jing had not done enough to lift him up!

Otherwise, he would not have had to wait until his father retired to reach the position of Deputy Bureau Chief of the Water Resources Bureau.

That evening, Yu Jian'an was invited to dine at a high-end restaurant in the city center.

He walked into a private room and found that the people inside were all strangers.

Realizing he had gone to the wrong place, Yu Jian'an hurriedly backed out.

After entering the correct room, Yu Jian'an mocked himself, "I made a blunder and went to the wrong room. It's just that I'm used to dining in the Fu Gui Hua Kai room whenever I come to this restaurant."

The boss who organized the dinner was surnamed Xu.

This banquet was held with the goal of securing a project tender worth millions.

Boss Xu caught the implication in Yu Jian'an's words and explained, "Deputy Bureau Chief Yu, I had intended to book that room earlier. However, it was reserved by someone else in advance."

Yu Jian'an looked around the room and remarked with a sarcastic, pointed tone, "This room isn't as big as that one. Besides, there's a strange smell. Since someone else got there first, then so be it. But let me remind you, you should pay attention to details when doing things. If your sincerity is lacking when hosting a dinner, the results will be discounted too!"

Boss Xu felt fine beads of sweat break out on his forehead and slapped the table, "Please wait a moment, Deputy Bureau Chief Yu. I will communicate with the Manager; we must change rooms."

Yu Jian'an feigned generosity and said, "It's just a meal, no need to go to such trouble. It's not like I absolutely must eat in that room."

Boss Xu said in a low voice, "Please wait a moment, Deputy Bureau Chief."

Boss Xu found the restaurant's Manager and said with a serious tone, "Manager Wang, I am a regular customer of your establishment. This banquet today is extremely important, and the guest specifically requested to dine in the Fu Gui Hua Kai room. I ask that you please help me coordinate this."

Manager Wang smiled bitterly, "They arrived early, and it was booked by an acquaintance as well. I ask for your understanding. How about this: I'll give you a twenty percent discount on today's bill!"

Boss Xu said angrily, "Do I need a discount? If you aren't willing to coordinate, then forget it. I'll handle it myself."

Having said that, Boss Xu walked into the Fu Gui Hua Kai room.

The guests had not yet arrived, and the people inside were playing cards while waiting for everyone to gather.

He said in a low voice, "Excuse me, please move to another room; this room is needed for something else today."

The person who booked the room was a man who looked quite young, only about thirty years old.

He took the initiative to walk toward Boss Xu, smiling as he offered a cigarette, "Sir, I booked this room several days ago. Please show some respect and make things convenient for us."

Boss Xu sighed, "I book this room often. How about this: do me a favor. As long as you vacate this room, I will pay for your meal today."

The man was stunned for a moment; not wanting to cause trouble, he smiled bitterly, "It's quite difficult to vacate the room."

Just then, the man's phone rang, and he hurriedly answered, "Have you arrived? Alright, I'll be right down."

Having said that, he hung up the phone and said apologetically to Boss Xu, "I'm sorry, my guests have arrived, and I have to go pick them up."

Seeing that the man would not budge, Boss Xu grabbed his arm and shouted angrily, "We haven't finished talking, where are you going?"

The man had not expected Boss Xu to resort to physical force and frowned, "Let go of me."

Boss Xu had started out as a contractor for a wet market and carried an air of the marketplace about him.

He grabbed the man's hand and would not let go, "I'll only let you leave once you agree to change rooms."

"Why should I change rooms? Why are you being so unreasonable?"

"Hah, don't be ungrateful!"

"I am ungrateful. What can you do about it?"

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, the Manager stepped forward to break up the fight.

He was shoved aside by Boss Xu.

At this moment, several people appeared in the hallway.

Walking at the very front was Tang Ye.

He hadn't seen Xie Kai downstairs, so he brought his people straight up.

Besides him, there were Xue Ying and Li Youyou, Ma Ran, and the driver.

Seeing Xie Kai entangled with someone and getting the worst of it, Tang Ye quickened his pace and walked over.

Tang Ye gripped Boss Xu's wrist and twisted it outward with force.

Stung by the pain, Boss Xu immediately let go.

Tang Ye used the momentum to give a forceful shove, causing Boss Xu to stagger back several steps, staring at Tang Ye in shock and anger.

"Damn it, you dare lay a hand on me? Do you not want to live anymore?"

Immediately, his gaze fell upon Li Youyou not far away, and he subconsciously licked his lips.

He made no effort to hide his lecherous gaze.

He thought to himself, this woman is truly damn beautiful!

He was not lacking in beauties by his side, but compared to this woman, they were instantly eclipsed.

Li Youyou noticed the man staring at her lecherously and frowned slightly.

Tang Ye noticed the look in Boss Xu's eyes and felt somewhat angry.

At the same time, he felt the man looked a bit familiar.

Hearing the commotion outside, Yu Jian'an could not hold back and walked over as well.

His gaze locked onto Tang Ye, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

Although Yu Jian'an worked in the city, he was no stranger to Tang Ye.

He realized that the guest in that room was actually Tang Ye.

The expression on his face shifted rapidly; his cold face was suddenly replaced by a smile and obsequiousness, "County Magistrate Tang, what a coincidence?"

Tang Ye had no impression of Yu Jian'an and looked at him suspiciously, "Who are you?"

Yu Jian'an smiled awkwardly and began to introduce himself, "My name is Yu Jian'an, and my father is Yu Jing."

Tang Ye suddenly realized, "So you are Director Yu's son."

Yu Jian'an hurriedly said to Tang Ye, "Today's matter is a misunderstanding. I must apologize to you."

Because there were guests present, Tang Ye did not want to make a scene.

Tang Ye smiled, "It is nothing major. It is good that the misunderstanding is resolved."

Yu Jian'an gave Boss Xu a look, "Why don't you hurry up and apologize."

Boss Xu heard something off in Yu Jian'an's tone and quickly conceded, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, so we are acquaintances; it was a case of the family failing to recognize their own kin."

Tang Ye waved his hand, "The matter is in the past."

Yu Jian'an tactfully said, "Since you have guests, we won't disturb you any further."

He hadn't expected that he would run into someone who knew him even while out for a meal.

Tang Ye stared at Yu Jian'an's retreating back for a moment.

Before he knew it, he had already become somewhat famous in Yechuan and even Xiyang, and possessed a certain level of deterrent power.

……

Tang Ye walked into the private room and sat in the seat of the guest of honor.

Xie Kai arranged for the server to bring out the dishes.

Once the dishes were on the table, Tang Ye raised his wine glass and said with a smile to Xue Ying, "Troupe Leader Xue, this is President Xie. His company will be undertaking the 'Phoenix Dances in Yechuan' cultural performance event."

Xue Ying stood up, "President Xie, we have spoken on the phone a few times; we have finally met!"

Xie Kai smiled and said to Xue Ying, "Welcome, Troupe Leader Xue.

There was a small, unpleasant interlude just now; please excuse the embarrassment!

Please rest assured.

This will absolutely not affect our cooperation!"