Chapter 142 - The Impostor Boyfriend
To secure Ye Hao's forgiveness, Faang Qiming didn't just present him with a billion yuan; he also gifted him a five-star hotel and a clubhouse.
This clubhouse was none other than the Immortals Retreat they were currently standing in front of.
Ye Hao took over the Immortals Retreat without making any personnel changes, opting to run it just as it had been.
“What's the matter?” Xu Mengmeng inquired with curiosity.
“I've been to the Immortals Retreat once before,” Ye Hao replied, his voice carrying a hint of amusement.
“Only those with a bank balance exceeding ten million yuan are eligible to become members of the Immortals Retreat,” Ye Hao remarked. No sooner had he finished than a derisive voice rang out. A young man then stepped out of an Audi A6.
The youth sported black sunglasses and his hair was impeccably styled. Dressed in black trousers, a shirt, and leather shoes, he cut a dashing figure.
”Mengmeng, did you really think you could fool me with some yokel posing as your boyfriend?” he said with a smirk.
A middle-aged woman, adorned with a pearl necklace, spoke up in discontent, “Mengmeng, this is not the time for foolishness.”
“Indeed. Mengmeng, apologize to Mr. Liang this instant,” a middle-aged man chimed in.
Xu Mengmeng responded firmly, “Dad, Mom, I'm not being foolish. I brought Ye Hao here to show you that I have a boyfriend now.”
“Nonsense,” the middle-aged man snapped, anger rising as he moved to slap Xu Mengmeng.
Liang Bin intervened, holding back the man's hand, and said with a smile, “Mr. Xu, while I understand Mengmeng's rebellious streak, I'm confident that I'll win her over in time.”
Turning to Xu Mengmeng with a tender gaze, Liang Bin continued, “The music at the Immortals Retreat is unparalleled. As a distinguished student from Riverdale College, I'm sure you'll appreciate its quality.”
Without giving Ye Hao another glance, Liang Bin proceeded to escort Xu Mengmeng's parents toward the entrance.
Biting her lip, Xu Mengmeng asked, “What do we do now?”
“Put your arm around my shoulder, and we'll head inside,” Ye Hao said with a calm smile.
After a brief pause, Xu Mengmeng wrapped her arm around Ye Hao's shoulder and hurried to catch up with her parents.
Xu Mengmeng tensed up noticeably when she pressed close to Ye Hao.
“Is this your first time embracing a man?” Ye Hao whispered.
Xu Mengmeng nodded.
“Try to relax,” Ye Hao murmured. “Otherwise, it'll be obvious to everyone that we're just pretending to be a couple.”
“Alright.”
“Be quiet,” Liang Bin interjected sharply when he heard Xu Mengmeng's mother.
She was taken aback.
What was happening?
Why was Liang Bin yelling at her?
Realizing he had lost his composure, Liang Bin quickly pulled Xu Mengmeng's parents aside and quietly explained the significance of the different card memberships.
Now, Xu Mengmeng's parents grasped the immense influence wielded by the owner of the Immortals Retreat.
A silver card member like Liang Bin stood no chance, let alone a diamond card holder.
“We should leave quickly,” Xu Mengmeng's mother suggested, recognizing her mistake.
“Alright. I'll take you to Mumbles,” Liang Bin agreed.
“Why leave when you've just arrived?” Ye Hao chimed in with a smile.
“Don't create problems for yourself,” Liang Bin warned, his expression turning grave.
He thought, “Can't you see the predicament? This is not an event for you to meddle in.”
“The club has its rules, and you're expected to abide by them,” Ye Hao said, addressing the middle-aged professional. “You shouldn't dismiss him just because he's a silver card member.”
“Who are you?” asked the middle-aged man with a furrowed brow.
“Have Zhang Jinsong come to see me,” Ye Hao stated calmly.
“Mr. Zhang?” the middle-aged man responded, taken aback.
Zhang Jinsong was the general manager of the club, but he was essentially just the person in charge.
It was common knowledge that only someone with connections would be aware of Zhang Jinsong's name.
“Is there a problem?” Ye Hao fixed his gaze on the middle-aged man.
Feeling a sense of foreboding, the man replied deferentially, “One moment, please.”
He then promptly took out his phone to call Zhang Jinsong.
At this, Liang Bin was stunned.
Xu Mengmeng and her family were equally astonished.
What was happening?
Did Ye Hao know the manager of Immortals Retreat?