Zeng Yaning was very clever, she knew tonight was Gu Bai’s show, and Lu Mao making such a scene in front of Gu Bai was already a slap in his face. Now, did he still want the security to throw her out? He would have to ask Gu Bai if he agreed to that.
Sure enough, it was just as Zeng Yaning expected.
Gu Bai gently sipped his Louis XIII Cognac and slowly said to Lu Mao, "President Lu, you’ve already toasted, can you leave now? I want to play games with my friends and don’t want any outsiders disturbing us."
Gu Bai’s silence was better, but when he spoke Lu Mao’s temper flared up even more.
Just thinking that this young guy probably already put a green tier-three helmet on him stirred up a surge of wrath that he could hardly suppress.
However, no matter how he looked at it, Gu Bai had spent hundreds of thousands in his club, and for the sake of his influence, Lu Mao didn’t really dare to do anything to him. Instead, he continued to yell at Zeng Yaning, "Are you leaving or not?"
Zeng Yaning sneered contemptuously without answering.
Ignored by Lu Mao, Gu Bai was not angry; instead, a sense of mischief rose in his heart.
He walked over to Zeng Yaning, gently embraced her shoulders, looked at Lu Mao with a smile, and said, "President Lu, is this how you MIX treats guests? Driving them to the door? This way of doing business won’t work."
Lu Mao’s wrath was already out of control.
"Tonight, all the money you spent in our MIX will be refunded, please leave now."
Lu Mao was still making every effort to control his attitude.
Hearing Lu Mao’s words, Gu Bai’s expression also turned cold.
To be honest, Gu Bai had no conflict with Lu Mao, he originally had some thoughts about Zeng Yaning after assuming she was divorced. Ever since knowing that Zeng Yaning was not divorced, those thoughts had almost vanished.
After all, as a successor born and raised under socialism, how could he do something like that?
But seeing Lu Mao’s current attitude, this prompted Gu Bai’s wicked thoughts to resurface.
Gu Bai was just finding an excuse for his desires.
After all, without a bit of conflict with Lu Mao, he wouldn’t be able to make a move.
Then, in a cold tone, he said to Lu Mao: "President Lu, Miss Zeng is my invited guest, who are you to drive her away? Moreover, I spent 380K in your club, and you want me to leave with just a refund?
Before saying this, weigh if you have the standing to say it."
The reason a playboy is a playboy is because someone has their back.
And with Gu Bai having the backing of the system, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call him the biggest playboy in the world.
Hearing Gu Bai’s arrogant tone, Lu Mao was also startled.
Kyoto is unlike other places, it’s the emperor’s city, home to numerous bureaucrats and noblemen, making it easy to inadvertently offend a big shot; Lu Mao had been careful in business all these years, otherwise, he wouldn’t have come over to toast.
Now seeing the arrogant Gu Bai in front of him, he was at a loss.
Looking at Gu Bai’s age, he was at most in his early twenties, would a young man who could casually spend hundreds of thousands be a commoner? That was unquestionable.
Although he had managed a business in Kyoto for so many years, compared to those true heavyweights, it was still not enough. Even though MIX was worth over a hundred million, it wasn’t solely owned by him. He was merely a shareholder with a 30% stake and precisely because he had no background, he was pushed to the forefront.
Seeing Lu Mao dumbfounded before him, Gu Bai laughed disdainfully.
His wife was already being held by someone else, yet he was still so hesitant. It was a miracle someone like that could rise to prominence.
Ultimately, reason prevailed over anger.
Without confirming Gu Bai’s identity, Lu Mao still dared not act rashly and said to Zeng Yating: "You bitch, sign the divorce papers tomorrow, or you’ll see what I’ll do!"
He didn’t dare to threaten Gu Bai, but that didn’t mean he didn’t dare to threaten Zeng Yaning.
After speaking, Lu Mao turned to leave the booth.
Gu Bai gestured to the bodyguards, and four bodyguards quickly blocked the booth exit, trapping Lu Mao.
"Young Master Gu, what do you mean by this?"
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Gu Bai sat with his legs crossed, his tone neutral.
"Apologize to my friend."
Lu Mao, cowardly and timid, was born to be a henpecked kind of person, but that didn’t mean he had no dignity.
"Young Master Gu, you’re a guest of our MIX, I’m giving you face, but that doesn’t mean I’m afraid of you, don’t push it!"
"Are you done? Then apologize, after apologizing, you can leave."
"Don’t ask for trouble!"
Lu Mao finally couldn’t hold back, roaring in anger.
Gu Bai raised an eyebrow, signaling to the bodyguard.
Upon receiving Gu Bai’s signal, the bodyguard slapped Lu Mao hard, the impact sent the already emaciated Lu Mao seeing stars.
"Feeling awake now? Apologize."
Lu Mao, until his dying day, would never have imagined being slapped in his own bar. He was completely stupefied, but the more arrogant Gu Bai was, the more intimidated he became. Some people are just that way—the weaker you seem, the more they walk all over you; the tougher your stance, the more they don’t dare to defy.
Glancing at the still vigilant bodyguards and feeling the burning pain on his face, Lu Mao still clung to his male pride and did not speak, while Cao Rui on the side didn’t dare to make a sound. Even his boss was struck, what could a lowly marketer like him do?
"Young Master Gu, let it go..."
Seeing the scene before her, Zeng Yaning had completely lost faith in her former husband, her body involuntarily trembling.
Since Zeng Yaning spoke, Gu Bai saw no need to pursue the matter further, gesturing to the bodyguards to clear the way, which they promptly did.
"I know you’re planning how to get back at me, that’s alright, I’ll wait for you. My name is Gu Bai, from Black Swan Capital in Shanghai, get your details straight then come at me, I’ll be here waiting for you."
Having memorized Gu Bai’s name, Lu Mao left the booth without saying a word.
Cao Rui dared not linger either, cursing his bad luck inside. The forty-five-thousand commission from the drinks was probably gone, and even keeping his job was questionable. Although the affair had nothing to do with him, what did it matter if Gu Bai was his client?
This is the woe of small figures.
When the tiger and bear clash, it’s always the rabbit watching that gets hurt the most.
And Gu Bai also intended to use his identity to deter Lu Mao, as he feared the guy might impulsively rally a group for retaliation. Although slapping was satisfying, preparations needed to be made afterward. For someone in the nightclub business, having a keen sense of information was essential, and Lu Mao shouldn’t have to exert much effort to find out Gu Bai’s public identity.
Considering Lu Mao’s character, once he discovered Gu Bai’s identity, he would probably come back to apologize.
But better safe than sorry, so Gu Bai called over a few more bodyguards to ensure everything was covered. These bodyguards were among the highest-paid elites in the country. Taking on four to five ordinary people posed no issue for them.
"Did you hear that? Your husband’s face is so thick-skinned that slap was louder than the music here."
Amused by Gu Bai’s words, Zeng Yaning, whose mood was complex a moment ago, couldn’t help but chuckle.
Perhaps she once had feelings for Lu Mao, but over the years, they had pretty much worn out, and now Lu Mao no longer compared to the wealthy, handsome, and domineering young Gu Bai in her eyes.
After letting out a light laugh, Zeng Yaning composed herself, staring intently at Gu Bai’s face.
"Why are you looking at me?"
Not responding to Gu Bai’s question, she instead asked, "Do you want to sleep with me?"
Gu Bai spat out the drink he had just taken into his mouth.
This is what married women are like?
"Are you joking with me?"
"Do you want to sleep with me?"
Zeng Yaning repeated her question.
Seeing this, Gu Bai naturally replied, "Of course, why else would I call you out to talk about life and ideals?"
"Then do you dare to come home with me?"
"Yes, home! My home! The home I once had with Lu Mao!"
"Playing this risky isn’t necessary, I think a hotel would have a better ambiance."