With three supreme masters, they were invincible upon descending the mountain.

Emperor Hotel.

The hotel is the most upscale in Linjiang City. Those who dine here are all prominent figures in Linjiang. Although the entrance is understated, those in the know understand that a meal here starts at least at 100,000 yuan.

Without status and wealth, you can't even get through the door.

Ye Yaocheng stood at the door and glanced at the location on his phone.

Yes, this is it.

"Young Master Ye!"

A crisp sound came from inside the door.

Wang Shiyu walked out in a light blue cheongsam, her smile gentle. The cheongsam was well-tailored, outlining her perfect curves. Her long hair was loosely tied up with a jade hairpin, and small pearls dangled from her earlobes.

She looks like she stepped out of a pictorial magazine from the Republican era.

"This way, please." She stepped aside to let me pass. "Don't be shy with me."

As he approached, a fragrant breeze wafted around him, making Ye Yaocheng's mind wander.

Shaking his head to clear his mind of these inappropriate thoughts, he followed her inside and through a short corridor.

The courtyard features artificial hills and flowing water, with swaying bamboo shadows, creating a tranquil environment unlike that of a restaurant.

"Miss Wang, there's really no need to be so polite," he said as he walked. "Just call me by my name."

Being addressed as "Young Master Ye" by a beautiful woman in her late twenties made this nineteen-year-old feel rather awkward.

"How can that be?" Wang Shiyu turned around, her eyes curving into crescents. "Young Master Ye is my savior; we can't be disrespectful."

Seeing Ye Yaocheng's helpless expression, she suddenly had an idea, her eyes gleaming mischievously: "How about this, I'm a few years older than you, how about we become sworn siblings? You can call me 'sister,' and I'll call you 'brother'?"

Ye Yaocheng's eyes lit up: "This is good."

The brother and sister are close yet never cross boundaries; it's like a home away from home, on a dark and stormy night... wait, what are you thinking?

"Then it's settled." Wang Shiyu smiled and pushed open the rosewood door. "From now on, I'll be your sister Shiyu."

Upon seeing the group enter, the waiter immediately stepped forward. When he saw the reserved premium private room, he dared not delay and immediately led the way.

The two chatted and laughed throughout the journey, just like a young couple.

The two entered the private room.

Xiao Cui followed behind, her eyes wide open.

She had served her mistress for seven years and had never seen her mistress so enthusiastic towards any man.

In particular, they even took the initiative to recognize each other as godchildren?

Who exactly is this young man? It can't just be because he's handsome, can it?

Inside the room.

The dishes have all been served.

Eight cold dishes, twelve hot dishes, two soups, and one dessert, all presented with such exquisite artistry that even a Shanghainese man would be impressed.

"Sister Shiyu, you've gone to so much trouble." Ye Yaocheng sat down.

"It's my pleasure." Wang Shiyu poured him tea with elegant movements. "If it weren't for you, I might already be..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear.

Ye Yaocheng picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

The tea has a refreshing aroma; it's a good tea.

This meal was quite a "good event," it was simply a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Over the past few hours, Wang Shiyu had learned all about him: the illegitimate son of the Ye family, the son-in-law of the Ji family, and he had disappeared eight years ago...

For an ordinary person, encountering even one of these pieces of information would make them extraordinary.

But Wang Shiyu is different.

She knew that a young man who had been missing for eight years and suddenly returned with terrifying strength must have a powerful master behind him.

What she wanted to know was who this "expert" was.

"Little brother," Wang Shiyu put down her teacup and asked casually, "Where have you been all these years? Why don't you tell your older sister?"

Ye Yaocheng smiled, not surprised that the other party knew his information, and could also hear the probing meaning in Wang Shiyu's words. He casually said, "I'm in the mountains, following a few masters."

"In the mountains?" Wang Shiyu raised an eyebrow. "Which mountain? I might have been there before."

"An unnamed mountain." Ye Yaocheng picked up a piece of jade shrimp. "You wouldn't know even if I told you."

The topic was glossed over.

Wang Shiyu's eyes flickered slightly, but she didn't ask any further questions.

She knew that some things couldn't be rushed.

Everyone has their own secrets, and some secrets will not be revealed until the relationship has reached a certain level.

The three of them had barely started eating when another group of people arrived in the lobby on the first floor.

Five young men and women surrounded a young man wearing a Givenchy shirt. The young man had a heavily made-up girl on each side of him, and he walked with a swagger, exuding an air of confidence.

The sharp-eyed lobby manager immediately jogged over, bowing deeply like a shrimp: "Young Master Li! Your arrival is an honor! Why didn't you let me know beforehand? I could have reserved the best private room for you!"

The young man called "Young Master Li" is named Li Wei, the second young master of the Li family in Linjiang.

Before Li Wei could speak, a fat man wearing a gold chain next to him spoke up first: "Listen up! Young Master Li is treating us to dinner today, so I'm taking advantage of the situation and bringing out your best private room! Hurry up!"

Li Weichong nodded to the fat man, then looked at the lobby manager: "Did you hear that? This is my distinguished guest, Brother Murong, who has come from the provincial capital. We can't neglect him."

The lobby manager, sweating profusely, said, "Yes, yes! This way, Mr. Li, please. I'll arrange it right away!"

He had just turned around when a waiter jogged over and whispered in his ear:

"Manager, the last top-class private room was just booked ten minutes ago."

"What?" the manager frowned. "Who is it?"

"I don't know her," the waiter shook his head. "But judging from the lady's clothes and demeanor, she's probably of high status."

The manager remained silent.

He glanced at Li Wei and the others who were still waiting, and then thought about the guests in the private room.

Neither side can afford to offend.

"What are you afraid of?" The fat man grew impatient with the manager's dawdling. "There are plenty of young people pretending to be rich online these days! If things really don't go well, we'll just have to see how things go. Is there anything that Young Master Li and I can't handle?"

The manager was inwardly groaning.

His position sometimes puts him in a difficult position, pleasing neither side.

Those who can book a top-class private room are unlikely to be ordinary people.

He quickly pushed the door open and went inside.

Wang Shiyu stared at the lobby manager with displeasure. "What's wrong?"

"Um, gentlemen, I wonder if we could move to another room? This room has been taken a liking to by the young master of the Li family in Linjiang, who would like to borrow it. Don't worry, all your expenses tonight will be charged at half price."

Seeing Wang Shiyu's unpleasant expression, Xiao Cui immediately slammed her hand on the table, "What Young Master Li? Do you think we're short of money? If my young lady is unhappy, you can just wait to have your house demolished."

The lobby manager was also furious, but dared not offend him, and returned dejectedly.

"Young Master Li," he said, forcing a smile as he walked back, "I'm so sorry, the guest in the last VIP room refused to change rooms, and they ignored me after I mentioned your name... This..."

Li Wei frowned.

Murong Yun, who was standing nearby, chuckled softly: "Brother Li, it seems your influence isn't very effective here."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was full of teasing.

Li Wei was a little embarrassed.

"fine."

Li Wei waved his hand, feigning magnanimity: "Let's go take a look together. I know most of the prominent figures in Linjiang, and they might even be acquaintances."

He looked at Murong Yun and said, "Brother Murong, why don't we go together?"

Murong Yun, having nothing better to do, nodded in agreement.

The group went up to the second floor.

The manager took a deep breath and pushed open the door to enter.

Inside the private room, Ye Yaocheng and Wang Shiyu were discussing a common topic.

The door was suddenly pushed open, interrupting the conversation.

Wang Shiyu looked up, her face darkening.

"What is it now?"

Her displeasure was quite evident in her tone.

"I'd like to get to know you all," Li Wei's cool voice rang out.

He wanted to see who was being so disrespectful.

There were three people in the private room.

Two women and one man.

Li Wei's gaze first fell on Wang Shiyu, and his eyes lit up. This woman was excessively beautiful, but he didn't recognize her. However, judging from her clothes, she was of high status.

However, this is Linjiang, so how high can one's status really be?

Then, he looked at the man whose back was to the door.

The man slowly turned around.

The moment Li Wei saw that face clearly, he was stunned.

Then, a wide grin spread across his face:

"Oh! Who do we have here?"

His voice rose, tinged with undisguised mockery:

"So it's the famous Ye Yaocheng, the son-in-law of the Ji family!"