Chapter 608: We’re Friends Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

“Miss, Hong Kong DanYu Entertainment is top-notch in the industry. With your looks and our expertise, I’m sure you can become famous worldwide; even Hollywood would be within your grasp,” a bald, fat man droned on.

Ye Mo wanted to laugh. “No need. We’re not interested. Move aside.”

“Let’s go, Susu. People like this are everywhere; don’t mind them.” Ye Mo helped Luo Ying carry her things and pulled her away.

“Don’t leave! I’m a shareholder of Hong Kong DanYu Entertainment! Friend, your girlfriend is this pretty—it’ll be such a waste if—” The fat man, surprisingly agile, ran in front of Ye Mo.

Luo Ying frowned. She’d already refused, yet he persisted.

Ye Mo grabbed the fat man and threw him onto a dumpster. Trash splashed across his face.

Unexpectedly, the shareholder immediately called someone. “Uncle Tong, I found a goddess-like beauty in Jiutang—definitely goddess level! She’s the prettiest girl in China! Yes, yes, if she joins our company, we’ll dominate the world!”

…

“Wang Chu, take me to your meeting. I haven’t seen Shi Xiu in a long time.” Ye Mo pulled Luo Ying toward Wang Chu.

Wang Chu stared at Luo Ying, dumbfounded. After a long moment, he stammered, “O-okay, let’s go.” He was truly shocked—the woman with Ye Mo was breathtakingly beautiful!

“Ye Mo, this is…?” Wang Chu asked.

Ye Mo smiled. “My wife, Luo Ying. Susu, this is my former classmate, Wang Chu.”

Luo Ying merely nodded.

The girl beside Wang Chu was also shocked. She’d never seen anyone as pretty as Luo Ying. Ye Mo looked ordinary; how did he get such a girl? Her confidence shattered.

“Let’s go. When did Shi Xiu come to Jiutang?” Ye Mo asked.

“It’s over there—‘Wine City 613.’ Shi Xiu told us to wait. He’ll be here soon; I don’t know when he arrived.” Wang Chu pointed to a nearby luxurious restaurant.

“Then let’s go,” Ye Mo replied.

Wang Chu whispered, “Shi Xiu’s in trouble this time. We want to help, but the enemy is powerful. If… sigh.”

Ye Mo shook his head. He understood. If Ye Mo were still part of the Ye family, things would be easier. He didn’t know Wang Chu well, but from what Shi Xiu said, he seemed decent. However, he wouldn’t sacrifice himself to help Shi Xiu. Ye Mo suspected Wang Chu had stopped contacting Shi Xiu after graduation, resuming only after Shi Xiu became mayor.

Room 613 was the most luxurious, but Shi Xiu couldn’t afford it; he was in 616 with acquaintances.

Upon arrival, one clean-looking man glanced at Luo Ying, but almost everyone else stared at her. Two even had a passionate fire in their eyes.

Ye Mo disliked this immediately. What kind of friends had Shi Xiu brought? Luo Ying was behind him, yet they still leered at her.

Ten people were gathered: the six already there and the four who arrived. Ye Mo knew two others, though they weren’t in the same class.

“Hello, I’m Xue Guoyang, Shi Xiu’s blood brother. You are…?” The clean-looking man shook Ye Mo’s hand.

Ye Mo had heard of him. Xue Guoyang was loyal; Shi Xiu often spoke of him.

“I’m Ye Mo, Shi Xiu’s friend,” Ye Mo smiled.

“Oh, Brother Mo! I’ve heard about you.” Xue Guoyang was overjoyed. Shi Xiu had said Ye Mo’s presence would be a great help.

Ye Mo said, “Shi Xiu’s my friend, so call me Ye Mo.”

“Okay, Ye Mo it is,” Xu Guoyang said.

Due to Xue Guoyang’s respect, others greeted Ye Mo. Xue Guoyang was a mid-level manager in He Feng City. Two others worked in Jiutang, one ran a trading company there—Mi Fang. A tall man, Liu Yahua, worked at Jiutang Hospital. The oldest, Bai Youxi (30s), was Shi Xiu’s childhood friend.

“Why isn’t Shi Xiu here yet?” Liu Yahua complained.

“Who knows? Guoyang, what happened to Shi Xiu?” Bai Youxi added.

Ye Mo sneered. He knew these people were unreliable.

“Okay, I’ll tell you the truth,” Xue Guoyang said. “Shi Xiu’s in trouble. Everyone knows about the Jiutang will case—”

Bai Youxi interrupted, “Guoyang, we’re small fry. How can we help? Isn’t Shi Xiu slapping our faces asking us to help?”

“Bai Youxi! How much did Shi Xiu help you when he was mayor? You’re from the same town! If you don’t want to help, leave!” Xue Guoyang was angry.

“Okay, okay. We can’t handle that level of fight, but we can do small things. Guoyang, tell us your plan. My business isn’t big, but I can help with money,” Mi Fang intervened.

Ye Mo sighed. Besides Xue Guoyang, everyone else was just for show.

The door opened. Shi Xiu entered, his face bruised.

“Everyone leave! I’m being hunted by the mafia, quick!” He stopped, seeing Ye Mo.

“Ye Mo? How are you here?” Shi Xiu felt relieved. He’d called these people out of desperation, hoping for investigation help, never expecting actual rescue of Li Chunsheng.

Ye Mo patted Shi Xiu’s shoulder. “Don’t worry. Just tell me what happened.”

“I’m sorry, Ye Mo. I only worry you,” Shi Xiu said dejectedly.

Ye Mo smiled. “Don’t say that, we’re friends. When I’m in trouble, you’ll help me too.”

Shi Xiu was close to tears. He’d called nearly twenty friends; only a few came, yet Ye Mo always appeared when he needed help most.