Bright Moon Pavilion.
In a private box on the second floor.
When Liu Zhixiang saw Cheng Ran sweep his sleeves and leave with a face full of anger, he rose to his feet as well.
"Young Master Cheng, since your mind is made up, it would be inconvenient for me to say more! But I would still like to warn you: this little brother beside you is Jiang Li's younger brother, and Jiang Li—a mere crippled constable—has been marked by Cao Bin."
"What future or prospects do you think he can possibly have?"
"His future has long since been decided. If you continue to stay on good terms with him, your Cheng Family will inevitably be dragged down and made to suffer in the future."
"Though your aunt married into the Xie Family, she is only the fourth madam of a side branch. She does not have the ability to protect you completely."
Hearing those few words, Cheng Ran's foot paused slightly as it crossed the threshold, then he continued out of the private box.
A moment later.
The middle-aged man from before entered with several young servants carrying dishes behind him, and the instant he stepped into the private box, his expression froze.
"Master, where is that young master of the Cheng Family?"
"He left!"
"How did he just leave? Did Master not offer a second plan?"
Liu Zhixiang shook his head. "There was no need!"
"Master, what happened?"
Liu Zhixiang gave a scornful laugh. "That young master of the Cheng Family has something wrong with his head. He asked me for an investment—an investment in someone Cao Bin wants to deal with."
"Have I gone mad? Wouldn't that be blatantly putting eye drops in the eyes of the Third Young Master of the Cao Family's main branch? What