"爱你孤身走暗巷，爱你不跪的模样…" Ye Yang wiped his mouth after finishing his beef noodles and was about to leave when his phone rang.

It was a number he didn't recognize. He pressed the answer button.

"Good morning, Master! It's your disciple, Louis. You asked me to contact you today. Are you free?" Louis's excited voice came from the other end.

"I'm free. Tell me the place, and I'll come over," Ye Yang replied, not having any plans for the day.

"Master, I've already reserved the Tian Suite at the Peach Blossom Hotel. Where are you? I'll come and pick you up."

"No need, I'll just take a taxi over." Ye Yang hung up the phone shortly after.

He leisurely walked outside the school, only to find that there were no taxis available. He continued walking until he reached a busier district and started waiting for a taxi.

"It would be so much more convenient if I had a car," Ye Yang thought to himself. "Maybe when I have some free time, I'll buy one."

After a while, Ye Yang finally managed to hail a taxi.

Peach Blossom Hotel was the only super six-star hotel in Shan City, located at the busiest and most affluent area, surrounded by skyscrapers, top-notch malls, and a variety of entertainment facilities.

Despite its location in this prime real estate area, the Peach Blossom Hotel boasted a massive artificial lake and peach orchards, revealing its prestigious background. Customers of the hotel were elites from all walks of life, enjoying high-quality services and a unique dining experience.

Arriving at the grand entrance of the Peach Blossom Hotel, Ye Yang was about to go in when he heard a mocking voice, "Well, isn't this Ye Yang? Since when could a poor wretch like you afford to come to the Peach Blossom Hotel? Are you here because you're in debt and thinking of jumping off a building to scam some money for your family?"

Turning around, Ye Yang saw Zhao Hao, a notorious rich second-generation student from his school, sneering with a group of his cronies. Beside Zhao Hao was Zhang Xuan, Ye Yang's ex-girlfriend, clinging onto his arm.

This treacherous woman, Ye Yang thought bitterly, must have spilled his debt secret. They had just broken up yesterday, and she was already out with Zhao Hao.

"Ye Yang, do you think you belong here?" Zhang Xuan looked down at him, "A simple meal here costs thousands. Even the cheapest wine is in the high hundreds. You, who can't even afford a simple designer bag, think you can afford this?"

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Zhao Hao, smugly thinking he knew Ye Yang's motive, added, "Yeah, he's definitely up to no good."

The other cronies laughed, "Such a poor guy at the Peach Blossom Hotel? Hilarious."

Suppressing his urge to confront them, Ye Yang headed for the hotel entrance, vowing to settle the score with the pair later.

Watching Ye Yang walk away without a word, Zhao Hao became even bolder, shouting, "Guard! Stop him! This pauper plans to commit suicide in the hotel to scam some money."

The security guards at the entrance saw the commotion and stepped in front of Ye Yang.

Considering his ordinary attire, which starkly contrasted with the upscale crowd, one of the younger guards politely asked, "Sir, are you here to stay or dine?"

“I have a reservation in the Tian Zi private room,” Ye Yang replied coolly.

“What?! Where did this pauper say he's going? The Tian Zi private room? Hahaha!” Zhao Hao burst into laughter.

“Everyone in the elite circle knows that today the actual owner of Tao Yuan Hotel will be hosting a very prestigious guest in the Tian Zi private room. Only the crème de la crème of society have been invited."

“Exactly, even we, the elite few, can only stand outside as service personnel, hoping to win the favor of the big shot. And you think you can just walk into the Tian Zi room?”

“This poor guy probably thinks he's the esteemed guest!”

“Hahaha, security, ask him if he has an invitation,” the group continued to mock and belittle him.

Hearing Ye Yang’s intentions, the two security guards became alert. If they let him in and caused trouble, their jobs would be at risk.

The previously respectful young security guard frowned, saying, “Sir, please present your invitation."

“What invitation? I don't have one,” Ye Yang responded impatiently.

“Hahaha, I knew it! This bumpkin thinks he can just waltz into the Tian Zi room? He can’t even get past the front door!” The rich kids continued their ruthless mockery.

“Sir, if you don't have an invitation, please leave immediately,” the other guard stated cautiously.

A surge of anger welled up in Ye Yang, but without a word, he turned and left.

“Look at him, thought he could sneak into Tao Yuan Hotel. We’ve exposed him. It’s a good thing we were smart, he could’ve disturbed today’s VIP guest,” one of the rich kids gloated.

“Let’s go. We should get inside and try to network with the big shot. That loser isn't worth our attention.”

They all nodded in agreement and walked into the hotel lobby.

Up in the Tian Zi private room on the hotel's top floor, Luis waited anxiously, hardly responding to those trying to engage him in conversation.

Seeing that his master hadn’t arrived, he contemplated calling Ye Yang but hesitated, fearing he might annoy him.

“Honorable Mr. Luis, when will your master arrive? Perhaps we should wait at the entrance? Seeing you worry like this isn’t ideal,” spoke the true owner of Tao Yuan Hotel, Shen Hong.

Shen Hong, the current head of the Shen family, was tall and had an air of elegance and confidence. Known as a 'Business Titan', he had a high reputation in the business world. Due to Luis once saving the life of the Shen family patriarch, his standing was quite high within the Shen family.

Shen Hong had received a call early that morning from the patriarch, informing him that Luis wanted to use the Tao Yuan Hotel for an official apprenticeship ceremony.

Given Luis’s prominent status in the medical community, the identity of his would-be master was unimaginable.

Thus, he hurriedly traveled from Bin Hai via private jet to the city. This important event demanded his presence. To make the apprenticeship ceremony grander, he invited the city's most renowned businessmen.