Chapter 100: The Old Master of the Han Family

Only after Zhao Hongbing had been carried away did the others finally come to their senses.

Tian Ye looked at Su Bai with some concern. “Su Bai, you may not know who you offended. He’s the Zhao family’s young master.”

“The Zhao family is one of the Eight Great Families of Yanjing...”

At last, Tian Ye finished explaining the Zhao family’s background in a low voice beside Su Bai’s ear.

When Su Bai heard who the Zhao family were, his eyes tightened. He had guessed that Zhao Hongbing’s backing was not ordinary, but he had never imagined it would be so powerful.

Still, so what if it was powerful beyond measure?

If someone had laid a hand on his sister, was he supposed to stand there obediently and watch Xiao Ke be bullied?

If that were the case, what would have been the point of everything he had struggled for?

Ever since the accident that befell Yang Mengke, Su Bai had not wanted to let her suffer that kind of humiliation again.

Even if it meant tearing everything apart.

He had already climbed up from the depths after falling into the abyss once before; at worst, he would fall back in again.

But submission was impossible.

And Yang Xiaomi, looking at Su Bai, found her gaze taking on a rather different shade.

She had never imagined Su Bai could be so manly.

For the sake of protecting his sister, he had gone head-to-head with a wealthy young master from the capital without hesitation.

Although she was not familiar with Zhao Hongbing, Yang Xiaomi had spent years moving through Yanjing’s circles, so she knew very well what the Zhao family represented.

She also understood just how immense their influence was.

What had begun as a pleasant karaoke gathering had now been ruined, and everyone had lost all interest.

So in the end, they all dispersed.

Yang Xiaomi followed Su Bai and Yang Mengke back to Yang Mengke’s home.

“Su Bai, what exactly happened? Tell me about it. Zhao Hongbing is terribly hard to deal with.”

“Before this, there was an entertainer in the industry he took a liking to.”

“She knew Zhao Hongbing had a foul reputation and only wanted to toy with her, so no matter what, she refused him.”

“In the end, she vanished for seven days, and half a month later her body was found in a forest. She had been abused beyond recognition.”

“That Zhao Hongbing is a pervert, but he’s also someone you really can’t afford to provoke.”

“People in our circle usually avoid him at all costs.”

Su Bai briefly told Yang Xiaomi about the few encounters he had had with Zhao Hongbing.

Hearing this, Yang Xiaomi could only give a helpless wry smile. It was simply terrible luck.

Who could have imagined that a playboy would show up at the national broadcaster’s audition for a host position?

Besides, no one could possibly stop pursuing their own future just because they might run into a man like that.

After thinking it over for a long while, Yang Xiaomi said, “Wait here. I’ll make a call and see whether I can smooth this over.”

“Beating up Zhao Hongbing... I’m afraid this won’t be easy to settle.”

“The Zhao family knows exactly what kind of person he is, and they usually won’t bother with his sordid affairs. But if he makes a huge mistake, or if someone injures him to the point where his life is in danger, then the Zhao family will not sit idly by.”

Once the call connected, Yang Xiaomi’s expression also grew serious.

Among the people she knew, the only one who might be able to resolve this matter was Han Hanxue.

“Hello, Hanxue, are you busy?”

“Not busy. What is it, Sister Mi? Why are you suddenly calling me? Haven’t you been filming lately?”

Han Hanxue’s voice over the phone was quite gentle and easygoing.

“Can I see you? I have something I’d like to ask you to help with.”

“Sure. Come to number 8 on Fenghua Road.”

After hanging up, Yang Xiaomi fell silent.

The call had gone through, and the other side had agreed, but she was already thinking about what she could offer in exchange for Han Hanxue’s help.

She knew their relationship was not that close.

It was not like with Yang Beibei and the others, where she could simply speak plainly if something came up.

She thought for a long time, but still could not come up with anything that might move the other party.

In the end, she could only take one step at a time.

When they arrived at the place Han Hanxue had mentioned, it turned out to be a rather old courtyard residence.

Su Bai was somewhat surprised. A current top actress and singer living in a courtyard house?

She certainly had the means, but it did not quite fit the expectations young people had for where to live.

At that moment, Han Hanxue was sitting beside an elderly man.

“Grandpa, some friends are coming later. You won’t mind if it gets noisy, will you?”

The old man chuckled and waved a hand. “A little liveliness is good. I’m used to being quiet. Having some noise now and then is just adding a bit of life to the house.”

When Han Hanxue had received Yang Xiaomi’s call earlier and heard that she wanted to see her, she had originally intended to refuse. But the old man had said, “It’s all right. If someone has come looking for you, it might be urgent. Let them come; it won’t be any trouble.”

Only then had Han Hanxue agreed to let Yang Xiaomi come over.

So when she saw Yang Xiaomi arrive with two people beside her, a trace of displeasure clearly flashed across Han Hanxue’s face.

Though her grandfather had already agreed, she still did not want things to be too noisy, fearing it might disturb him.

But she said nothing.

When Yang Xiaomi and the others saw the old gentleman in the courtyard, they were all momentarily taken aback.

“Hello, Grandpa.”

The old man smiled and nodded.

“Guests are guests. Sit wherever you like, young people.”

Standing before Han Hanxue’s grandfather, Yang Xiaomi suddenly did not know how to begin.

“Sister Mi, what was the matter you mentioned on the phone?”

“It’s like this, Hanxue. This is my friend Su Bai, and this is Su Bai’s sister, Yang Mengke.”

Han Hanxue nodded, clearly having heard of Su Bai before, though she did not understand why they had come to her.

“Yang Mengke is a newly appointed host at the national broadcaster. During training, she ran into the Zhao family’s young master, Zhao Hongbing.”

“You know Zhao Hongbing’s temperament, Hanxue. He has been pestering Yang Mengke nonstop.”

“Because of this, Su Bai beat Zhao Hongbing up today, and quite badly too.”

“We were there at the time, and we’re worried this will provoke a backlash from the Zhao family. Hanxue, could you mediate for us?”

“Whatever has to be paid, we’re willing to pay.”

From beginning to end, Han Hanxue’s expression never changed.

She did know what kind of man Zhao Hongbing was, but she was not a savior. Whenever someone caused trouble, they came to her to clean up the mess?

She was not that bored.

“I’m afraid this is not something I can easily intervene in. After all, it has little to do with me.”

“I don’t really have a reason to step in. What do you all think?”

Hearing this, the hearts of the others sank, and soon bitter smiles spread across their faces.

They had already guessed as much before coming, but hearing it with their own ears still left them helpless.

Su Bai had already prepared himself for the worst.

“Su Bai? Are you the Su Bai who sang The Dragon’s Scales of Heaven and Earth?”

When the old gentleman suddenly spoke, the others all froze.

Even Han Hanxue looked at her grandfather in surprise.

Su Bai nodded. “Yes, Mr. Han.”

The old man chuckled and nodded again. “Good, very good. Truly a fine young man. That boy Mingke has finally shown good judgment once.”

“I understand what this is about now. It’s a matter between young people, and it would not be proper for an elder to interfere.”

“Go on, then, go on. I’m old now and prone to drowsiness. I should take a nap.”

“Xiaoxue, you should go with them too. I’m going to rest at noon.”

At his words, the others were overjoyed.

With the old gentleman’s one sentence, the Zhao family would likely no longer make a move.