A Warning

Although Yuan Kerui was a bit of a chuunibyou, no one present could ignore the name Yuan Shikai.

Even the usually aloof Shirley nodded.

"Sit."

Yuan Kerui immediately forgot what he had promised before, as if pumped full of adrenaline. He eagerly joined this simple afternoon tea and began chatting and laughing with everyone...

"Why isn't Fourth Brother here yet?"

After waiting for quite some time, Yuan Kewen frowned, seeming somewhat impatient. This Second Young Master Yuan had once been the leader of the Green Gang, so his temperament was rather impatient as well.

At that moment, Yuan Kerui finally brought Xu Yue into the Beiyang carriage. The other competitors, who had also grown impatient and were either standing around or sitting, all brightened. He had finally arrived.

"Why did it take so long?"

Yuan Keding, the eldest brother who had always appeared composed and steady, asked blandly after Yuan Kerui brought him in.

Although Yuan Kerui's strength and talent were not particularly impressive compared to those present, his status was what it was. The only ones who could openly question him here were his two older brothers.

Yuan Kerui was somewhat afraid of this eldest brother of his. Hearing those seemingly calm yet clearly reproachful words, he awkwardly explained, "This isn't my fault. I went to invite someone, so naturally I had to be more courteous. He was deeply engrossed in conversation with those French guests, so I had to wait this long."

Without the slightest hesitation, he dumped all the blame directly onto Xu Yue, while secretly shooting him a glare, seemingly hinting at and threatening him.

"Is that so?"

Yuan Keding remained expressionless as he casually swept Xu Yue with his gaze.

Everyone present felt a heavy pressure settle over them.

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