Qin Hao remained unmoved as his aunt pointed her finger at him and berated him; his eyes remained cold as he stared at Zhang Yu and the others.
I don't care what your motives are.
Qin Hao's voice regained its calmness, but became even more undeniable:
"You are not welcome here. Leave immediately."
Lu Wanqing wanted to say something, but Qin Meng quickly grabbed her arm and shook her head.
Xu Xinwu, Leng Feng, and Ouyang Chen exchanged glances, all seeing solemnity and a sense of retreat in each other's eyes.
They knew that continuing would only further enrage the unfathomable Host Number Nine, with unpredictable consequences.
"Since Mr. Qin doesn't welcome us, then we won't bother you any longer."
The aloof man, Leng Feng, spoke first, nodded slightly to Qin Hao, and then turned and left decisively.
"Tsk, what a pity."
Ouyang Chen shrugged and gave Lu Wanqing a charming smile:
"Miss Lu, it seems today isn't a good time. Let's reschedule for another day." With that, she turned and left leisurely.
Xu Xinwu gave Qin Hao a deep look, then glanced at Lu Wanqing and Qin Meng, who were being protected behind him.
He finally sighed and said to Zhang Yu, "Old Zhang, let's go too."
Zhang Yu nodded, pulled the still-dazed Zhou Hengliang along, and left this place of trouble with Xu Xinwu.
The door closed gently, shutting out the outside world.
Only Qin Hao, Lu Wanqing, Qin Meng, and Lu's mother remained in the living room.
Lu Wanqing looked at the empty doorway, then at Qin Hao, whose expression was still not very good, and muttered under her breath, "Your aunt finally managed to snag a rich husband, and you've ruined it all."
Qin Hao ignored her and turned his gaze to Qin Meng, his eyes softening slightly. "Xiao Meng, have you been bullied lately?"
Qin Meng shook her head, hesitated for a moment, and then asked:
"Eldest Brother, who... who exactly are they?"
Why is it all...?
"Some trivial troubles."
Qin Hao interrupted her question, unwilling to elaborate:
"Stay away from them in the future, especially you, Auntie."
He looked at Lu Wanqing, his tone carrying a warning:
"Don't get involved with those people anymore, they... are dangerous."
Lu Wanqing pursed her lips, clearly not taking it too seriously, but seeing Qin Hao's serious expression, she still said "Oh".
"Hey guys, why did you provoke him? You're really asking for trouble."
As Zhang Yu and the others stepped out of the apartment building, a slightly mocking, cool female voice rang out from the shadows beside them.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a tall woman in a black fitted trench coat slowly walking out of the shadows.
The person who came was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with long hair draped over her shoulders, and a delicate face that carried a hint of aloofness and coldness.
A half-smile played at the corners of her lips as her gaze swept over the group, revealing an undisguised scrutiny and... amusement.
"It's Number Ten."
Almost simultaneously, the system notifications sounded in the minds of Zhang Yu, Xu Xinwu, Leng Feng, and Ouyang Chen.
Number Ten!
Xu Xinwu' eyes narrowed as they looked at the suddenly appearing woman, their vigilance growing even stronger.
"You went to great lengths to get close to Number Nine simply because you've encountered trouble you can't handle yourself and want to use his help or get something from him."
The Number Ten Woman seemed completely unconcerned about the crowd's wariness.
She walked gracefully around the group, her gaze sweeping over Xu Xinwu, Zhang Yu, Leng Feng, and Ouyang Chen as if assessing merchandise.
"What he can solve, I can solve too."
She paused, the curve of her lips deepening, carrying an undeniable arrogance and allure:
"I see that you guys are all pretty good-looking and have decent physiques, and your skills... well, they're passable."
Perfect timing, I'm still missing a few male concubines who suit my taste.
So, how about joining my 'Harem'?
"As long as you follow me, I can take care of all the troubles you encounter outside."
"Male concubine?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Feng's face remained completely expressionless. He merely glanced at the Number Ten Woman indifferently, his tone utterly flat:
I don't have the habit of serving women.
"You should ask those guys about this good thing."
After saying that, he didn't even glance at Number Ten again, and walked straight out of the community. His figure quickly disappeared into the night, decisively without a trace of lingering.
Ouyang Chen clicked his tongue twice, looking at the Number Ten Woman with great interest.
His gaze lingered on her beautiful face and stunning figure for a moment before he shook his head and smiled:
"She's a rare beauty, and this suggestion is... quite creative."
Unfortunately, I'm used to being free and easy. I'm not lacking in women, and I don't want to find a ruthless woman who can be my 'master'.
Too dangerous, and... too boring.
Goodbye.
Only Zhang Yu, Xu Xinwu, and Zhou Hengliang remained at the scene.
Xu Xinwu stroked his chin, not angry at all, but with a playful smile on his face.
He looked at the Number Ten Woman and said slowly:
"How should I put it... cough, how should I put it, I was once Emperor ruled over a region and governed hundreds of millions of living beings. If word got out that I was someone's male concubine, it would damage my reputation."
How about... we make a deal?
He took a half step forward, his gaze fixed intently on the Number Ten Woman:
"How about I become your husband?"
He said these words without batting an eye, which even made Zhang Yu, who was standing next to him, turn his head to look at him, while Zhou Hengliang was completely dumbfounded.
Upon hearing this, the Number Ten Woman maintained her playful smile, but her eyes grew even colder. She calmly nodded.
"Sure.
"As long as you can win my favor among my three thousand male Harem through your own abilities and ultimately come out on top, it's not impossible for me to make you my husband in name only."
She tilted her head slightly, looking at Xu Xinwu: "It all depends on whether you... have the ability."
"Harem of three thousand?"
Xu Xinwu's lips twitched, and the nonchalant smile on his face began to falter.
He coughed lightly and waved his hand:
"Enough, enough. I am not good at vying for favor, and I have no interest in sharing a wife with three thousand men."
It seems we are not meant to be.
This matter is over, this matter is over.
"Oh."
The Number Ten Woman chuckled lightly, seemingly having anticipated this outcome, and didn't press the matter further.
She simply said:
"In that case, let's disperse."
We'll arrange a meeting place tomorrow.
Having said that, she didn't linger any longer. With a flicker, she disappeared into the shadows like a ghost.
"This Number Ten... is interesting."
Xu Xinwu thoughtfully in the direction where Number Ten had disappeared.
Neither of them are easy to deal with.
Zhang Yu gave a succinct assessment, glanced at the sky, and said, "Let's go too."
The three left Jingming Residential Complex, hailed a taxi on the roadside, and returned to Su City University.
After getting off the bus, Zhou Hengliang finally recovered from the shock.
Looking at Zhang Yu beside him, who remained calm, and recalling those eccentric men who had exuded such astonishing power, talking about hundreds of billions or even trillions of dollars, and who even wanted to take in male lovers, he was filled with shock and countless questions.
"Brother Yu,"
Zhou Hengliang couldn't help but lower his voice and ask:
"Who... who are you people?"
Zhang Yu remained silent for a moment, not answering directly, but instead asking:
"Hengliang, you saw what happened tonight."
Who do you think we are?
Zhou Hengliang scratched his head and hesitated:
"He doesn't seem like an ordinary person."
Brother Yu, your skills are amazing! Brother Xu and the others... they look like those big shots from TV dramas, and that Qin Hao, he's so intimidating...
Are you... are you the legendary... Seclusion Expert?
Or... Esper?
Zhang Yu smiled noncommittally, then looked at Zhou Hengliang earnestly and asked, "Do you want to join us?"
"Ah?"
Zhou Hengliang was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up with unbelievable surprise and excitement:
"Yes, of course I want to."