Ji Boxiao carried himself with an arrogant air in the foot massage parlor, and the few attendants dared not approach him.
Ji Zhengchun, on the other hand, acted as if a paramount figure had descended, his face radiating dignity. Two elders in gray Zhongshan suits flanked him.
These two elders were both over sixty years old and had reached the early stage of Nascent Soul cultivation.
While they couldn't compare to Ji Zhengchun, they were nonetheless esteemed family retainers, cultivated with great effort by the Ji family.
These two men only obeyed Ji Zhengchun on a daily basis; even Ji Boda and Ji Boxiao could not command them.
"Xiao'er, haven't I taught you to remain calm when facing matters? Why are you shouting so wildly?"
Ji Zhengchun spoke with displeasure, signaling for an elder beside him to bring a chair.
The dignified head of the Ji family thus sat in the hall of the foot massage parlor, waiting for Lin Feng.
The passing guests, seeing Ji Zhengchun acting like a revered elder, all displayed looks of disdain. Little did they know that the person they looked down upon was the head of one of the four great families of the capital.
"Dad, we're just waiting for this Lin guy here? Aren't you giving him too much face?"
Ji Boxiao still felt deeply ashamed.
Ji Zhengchun paid no mind to Ji Boxiao, but instead looked with some interest at Gu Xiaoman behind the counter.
Gu Xiaoman was also secretly observing Ji Zhengchun and the others, her gaze constantly shifting, not daring to meet Ji Zhengchun's eyes.
"Little girl, my Da'er offended Lin Feng because of you, didn't he?"
Ji Zhengchun inquired with a smile, having already understood some of the background.
"Yes, it was because of me,"
Gu Xiaoman replied meekly.
"Hmm, my Da'er is a bit rash. Please forgive his offenses."
Gu Xiaoman was surprised that Ji Zhengchun would apologize to her on behalf of Ji Boda. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she remembered Lin Feng's instructions as he left.
"Mr. Ji, Lin Feng will be back shortly. Perhaps you'd like to have some tea first?"
Gu Xiaoman said, using a disposable paper cup to get water for Ji Zhengchun.
"There's no need. We're not thirsty. You just continue with your work; we'll wait patiently for Lin Feng."
Ji Zhengchun maintained his gentle smile, giving the impression of a kind elder.
Gu Xiaoman nodded and sat down on a chair behind the counter, feeling somewhat uneasy.
She was very worried that Lin Feng's temper would flare up and anger Ji Zhengchun.
Although she was from a humble background and knew nothing about high society.
She had heard some things about the Ji family from Sister Qing, a prominent family that even Sister Qing dared not offend.
Lin Feng, please handle this calmly!
Gu Xiaoman prayed silently in her heart.
Under Gu Xiaoman's earnest prayers, Lin Feng and Black Fox King finally hurried back.
As soon as Lin Feng entered, he saw Ji Zhengchun and Ji Boxiao, along with the two elders in Zhongshan suits.
"Alright, you're quite punctual."
Lin Feng smiled and walked in with Black Fox King.
As Lin Feng and Black Fox King entered, Ji Zhengchun was also scrutinizing them.
He had met Lin Feng once before and was not unfamiliar with him.
However, the young man in white robes beside Lin Feng piqued Ji Zhengchun's curiosity.
This was because Black Fox King's attire was too unconventional. Despite his young age and handsome appearance, his dress style was very archaic.
What was this young man's relationship with Lin Feng?
Ji Zhengchun found it amusing but didn't take Black Fox King seriously, as he didn't sense any unusual aura from him. He simply thought of him as a chuunibyou youth who liked wearing Hanfu.
"Lin, you truly don't put our Ji family in your eyes, making me and my father wait so long. Do you really think you're such a big shot?"
Ji Boxiao's rage surged as soon as he saw Lin Feng.
"Children should not interrupt when adults are speaking."
Lin Feng gave Ji Boxiao a dismissive, disdainful look without reservation, then said to Black Fox King beside him, "Brother Hei, don't bother with them. Sit down first, I'll get you something to drink."
Lin Feng gestured for Black Fox King to sit on the sofa and then asked Gu Xiaoman to make him a cup of instant coffee.
After all, Black Fox King had lived for thousands of years, and the things he drank were not ordinary.
Only with this coffee could Black Fox King feel something novel.
As expected, Black Fox King took a sip of the coffee and immediately frowned, his handsome face creased. "Kid, what did you give me to drink? Why is it so bitter?"
"Brother Hei, just tell me how it tastes?"
Lin Feng chuckled.
Black Fox King savored the taste carefully. "The taste is quite good, bitter yet fragrant. I quite like this texture."
Saying this with a hint of satisfaction, Black Fox King actually became interested in coffee and began to sip it leisurely.
At this sight, Ji Zhengchun and his companions stared at them as if they were country bumpkins.
Especially Ji Boxiao, who couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Haha, Lin, you're killing me! Where did you find this little brat? You even call him 'Brother'."
"A youngster who has never even tasted coffee, and you respect him like this?"
"Are you deliberately trying to amuse us?"
Ji Boxiao truly couldn't understand Lin Feng's actions.
Upon hearing this, Black Fox King immediately put down the coffee cup, his sharp gaze like a piercing spear, shooting towards Ji Boxiao.
"What are you looking at? You little brat who's never even had coffee. Here, take a hundred yuan, go drink some freshly ground coffee, it's better than this cheap stuff."
Ji Boxiao sneered disdainfully and actually took out a hundred yuan from his pocket, tossing it to Black Fox King.
Black Fox King showed a hint of a wry smile and paid no attention to Ji Boxiao, this insignificant ant.
"Lin Feng, let's get to the main point. How exactly can you let my Da'er go? As long as your demands are not excessive, my Ji family can still satisfy them."
Ji Zhengchun spoke first.
"My demand is very simple. Your Ji family will become my dog from now on, and I will release your son."
Lin Feng said lightly, sitting beside Black Fox King.
As soon as these words were spoken, not only did Ji Zhengchun's expression turn grim, but even the two elders on his sides revealed murderous intent.
"Lin, are you looking for death?"
Ji Boxiao, with his fiery temper, exploded first.
"Children should not interrupt when adults are speaking, have you forgotten?"
Lin Feng retorted to Ji Boxiao and waited quietly for Ji Zhengchun's reply.
Ji Zhengchun burst into laughter, clapping his hands. "Haha, Lin Feng, Lin Feng, are you serious, or do you truly believe my Ji family fears you?"
"Don't you think this joke of yours isn't funny at all?"
As Ji Zhengchun laughed, his smile abruptly ceased, replaced by a somber and stern old face.
"I am serious. Your Ji family only deserves to be dogs in my eyes, because you cannot defeat me. It's a simple matter."
Lin Feng shrugged with a smile. Even when facing Ji Zhengchun, he maintained a nonchalant demeanor.
Of course, before, he might have been more careful with his words.
Now, with Black Fox King sitting beside him, if he showed any respect to the Ji family, wouldn't that be a waste of his good brother Black Fox King's capabilities?