"Why?" Ye Hao shook his head, not intending to get too close to anyone at first...

"Because I think you're too mysterious, definitely not an ordinary martial artist. Of course! I'm doing this not to get acquainted with those three idiots around you. Although their families have money, it doesn't concern me." Tan Ming only showed interest in Ye Hao. As for Xue Zhaolong and the others, he really had no interest.

In his view, although Xue Zhaolong and the others were at the peak of the first stage of National Martial Arts, he didn't know when they could break through to the second stage. If they were unlucky, they might never make it in their lifetime. He was confident he could reach the fifth stage of National Martial Arts, so he was naturally not interested in getting to know people like Xue Zhaolong.

"Screw you! Who are you calling idiots, kid? Looking to get beaten up, huh?" Xue Zhaolong and his group were disrespected and shouted in unison.

"Just you three idiots, I'm challenging all of you alone." Tan Ming finished speaking and gave them a provocative look, as if to deeply scorn them if they dared not advance.

"Fine, don't cry when we beat you up so bad your mom won't recognize you. Let's go, guys." Xue Zhaolong said and threw a punch forcefully, but when his fist was about to land on Tan Ming's face, Tan Ming quickly extended his hand, grabbing Xue Zhaolong's fist and twisting it hard, making Xue Zhaolong scream in pain.

Lu Yunsong, with his corpulent body like a meat shield, charged ferociously, scaring Tan Ming into quickly moving aside, thinking that if this guy sat on him with his weight, he'd be flattened. But just as he moved, Zhuorong Town's short sword swiftly swept by, not hitting any vital point, but it would still hurt if pierced.

He had no choice but to release Xue Zhaolong's fist and sidestep to avoid Zhuorong Town's short sword.

The bodyguards on the cruise boat saw this and shouted, "Young Master, do you need help?"

Tan Ming heard them and loudly shouted back, "Get lost! Does this young master need help to beat three idiots? How could I show my face otherwise? Get the boat further away, don't interrupt me." Tan Ming was very prideful. Before the fight started, he thought that having broken through to the second stage of National Martial Arts, he'd easily make Xue Zhaolong suffer. However, when they attacked fiercely, he became a bit flustered.

This didn't mean his skills were inadequate, but he lacked combat experience. Although Xue Zhaolong and the others were also inexperienced, they had fought alongside Ye Hao through long street battles and naturally picked up some fighting techniques, which forced Tan Ming to retreat hastily.

Seeing himself being pushed back, with the bodyguards on the cruise boat watching, Tan Ming loudly shouted again, "Get lost, or this month's salary won't be paid at all!"

Tan Ming's words made that cruise boat swiftly leave, a speed that astonished Tan Ming, making him curse internally, "Ni Ma*! Is there a need to go that fast? Is one month's salary enough to scare you as if I'd withhold it for ten years?"

"Let me show you what's powerful about us idiots." Xue Zhaolong said as he fiercely chopped down on Tan Ming's shoulder with his hand like a knife.

"I'll poke a few holes in you, stop pretending to be tough." Zhuorong Town said, stabbing fiercely toward Tan Ming's pectoral muscles.

As for Lu Yunsong, besides using his fat body to cover Zhuorong Town and Xue Zhaolong, he had nothing to do. But sometimes, a fat person really comes in handy; Lu Yunsong's fat covered Zhuorong Town, who was about to stab the short sword from behind. At this moment, Tan Ming had to block Xue Zhaolong's fist and Lu Yunsong's body, naturally too late to block Lu Yunsong's short sword.

At this critical moment, Zhuorong Town's short sword was about to pierce Tan Ming's shoulder. Ye Hao, biting a skewer of lobster meat, horizontally swept it away, sending all four of them plunging into the sea. With the meat still in his mouth, he mumbled, "So troublesome, fighting while eating." With that, he ignored the four of them in the water.

Xue Zhaolong swam up first, wiped his face, and shouted at Ye Hao on the yacht, "Mr. Ye, you're making enemies here."

Quickly after, Tan Ming and the others climbed up, shouting in unison, "Yeah, you're ignoring human rights."

"Stop talking nonsense. If you're not hungry, keep soaking in the sea. If you are hungry, come up and eat lobster." Ye Hao ignored their anger and casually said.

"Boss, didn't expect you to backstab people. I'm not eating anymore. I'd rather not eat, I've seen through you..." Lu Yunsong acted like he was very angry at Ye Hao, pouting while swimming in the sea.

Xue Zhaolong and Zhuorong Town hesitated for a moment, then said sheepishly, "Well, brother, your determination is touching, but, you know, I'm allergic to seawater. You soak a bit, and I'll come down to keep you company later." After he spoke, Xue Zhaolong decisively climbed onto the yacht, thinking only a fool would pick a fight with his own stomach.

Zhuorong Town looked angrily at Xue Zhaolong's departing figure, then said to Lu Yunsong, "Brother, Long has no loyalty..." Before he could finish, Lu Yunsong nodded appreciatively and angrily said, "You're the good brother, Long is just so disloyal."

Zhuorong Town agreed and nodded, then turned and said, "Right, he's disloyal. But, uh... I've got a stomachache, can't soak in water; brother, you soak first, I'll join you later." With that, under Lu Yunsong's dumbfounded gaze, Zhuorong Town climbed onto the yacht.

Lu Yunsong was dumbstruck, thinking that none of them had any loyalty...

Tan Ming looked at Lu Yunsong with a mischievous smile. Lu Yunsong glared at him and said, "What's so funny?" But after saying that, he looked at Xue Zhaolong and the others who were shamelessly eating lobster meat, and couldn't resist climbing up as his stomach growled.

Tan Ming was naturally among them. Although he didn't eat much, the taste of lobster meat lingered on their tongues, making it unforgettable...

"Boss, this flavor is absolutely amazing!" Lu Yunsong licked the remaining morsels off his lips, closed his eyes, and said comfortably.

"Totally satisfying, Boss, you really have some skills!" Tan Ming loudly shouted at Ye Hao just like Lu Yunsong, thinking that Ye Hao must have something extraordinary about him, given his mysterious nature. If nothing else, his ability to recognize someone's identity without seeing them was worth sticking with Ye Hao, even though Ye Hao might not teach him. But it was better to know an enigmatic boss than none at all.

"Haha, don't rush to call me boss. How should I put it? I like friends who are upfront and fun, and not those who say one thing and do another behind the scenes. So if you want to join us, you'll need to prove yourself." Ye Hao didn't directly let Tan Ming join his group. Although Ye Hao hadn't yet launched his research enterprise, he was cautious when getting to know new friends.

If it's just ordinary friends, Ye Hao wouldn't mind beingfriend Tan Ming. But such friends, even if there were too many, couldn't be completely trusted for hangouts. Ye Hao wanted friends who lived up to expectations.

"Hehe, no worries. Anyway, when I'm free I'll come to chat, drink, and hang out with you, Boss. As for these guys, it doesn't hurt to join them too." Tan Ming spoke this way, but Xue Zhaolong and the others weren't angry. In a way, it was like the Tan family's young master acknowledged them.

Although they didn't care much about Tan Ming's recognition, it made them a bit happy when Tan Ming recognized them. Even though their families were known in the business world, getting acquainted with a young master from an Ancient Martial Arts family wasn't a bad choice.

"Alright, if you're free, come find us at Peng City's Western High School!" Ye Hao said with a light laugh, but Tan Ming's eyes widened at his words.

"Boss, you're studying at Western High School?" Tan Ming asked in surprise, eyes wide open, shocked that Ye Hao was also at Western High School.

"Of course! What else would I be doing if not studying? Haha." Ye Hao laughed heartily but didn't mention he was Lin Ruyu's bodyguard, as their relationship hadn't reached the level where everything was shared.

"Haha, my sister is at Peng City's Western High School. Boss, have you heard of Tan Rong?"

Ye Hao gave Tan Ming a puzzled look, thinking that Tan Rong's name sounded familiar. While Ye Hao didn't know, Xue Zhaolong and the others did, and their eyes sparkled as they looked at Tan Ming.

Then Xue Zhaolong grinned mischievously at Tan Ming and said, "Yo, brother-in-law, I know your sister. Why don't you call me brother-in-law?"

"Get lost, brother-in-law, why don't you call me brother-in-law! I promise you'll have a life of luxury." Zhuorong Town glared at Xue Zhaolong and looked at Tan Ming with a happy squint.

Lu Yunsong was more direct, shouting at the two, "Damn! Forgetting friends for beauty, but I like it. Anyway, I'm the real brother-in-law..."

All three simultaneously showed their goodwill to Tan Ming, feeling a bit silly, which prompted Ye Hao to ask in confusion, "What are you guys doing?"

"Boss, nothing much." The three shook their heads in sync, staunchly keeping quiet about who Tan Ming's sister Tan Rong was.

Ye Hao could only look at Tan Ming, his eyes filled with meaning, implying that if Tan Ming wanted to be his underling, he'd better speak up about his sister.

"Hehe, Boss, my sister has a nickname at your Western High School, known as the 'Common Beauty'. She's one of the five beauties at Western High School, and she's gentle, considerate, and kind-hearted. She's popular among the boys there. So what do you think, Boss? Interested in meeting my sister? She's a beauty!" Tan Ming blinked mischievously, thinking if he introduced his sister to the Boss, he'd surely win praise. But if the Boss had any ill intentions toward his sister, he'd have to keep his distance...

"Not interested." Ye Hao shook his head, showing his complete lack of interest.

Tan Ming was stunned, his face instantly turning awkward. What kind of person is this? Had he met his sister or was he just not interested?

"Boss, why is that?" After a long pause, Tan Ming asked Ye Hao with a face full of embarrassment...

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