Chapter 1213 - 1213: Truly a Remarkable Man

In the living room of Wei Jianhua's villa, Pei Dengke sat on the sofa, occasionally picking up the teacup in front of him for a sip, looking preoccupied.

"Young Master Pei, is the tea not to your liking?" a lightly made-up woman beside him cautiously asked.

However, after a moment, Pei Dengke showed no reaction, as if he hadn't heard her.

"Young Master Pei?" the woman tentatively called out.

Called twice in a row, Pei Dengke reacted as if waking from a dream, asking, "What did you just say? Sorry, I was thinking about something else and didn't listen."

"I was asking if the tea wasn't to your liking."

"Oh no, the tea is quite good."

Just then, Fast Blade King came down the stairs, muttering to the woman, "Didn't I tell you, whatever Young Master Pei requests, you must fulfill without question?"

The woman turned pale with fright, her face full of terror as she was about to explain.

But Pei Dengke spoke first, "It's not her fault, I was just thinking about some things and didn't hear what she said."

Fast Blade King snorted coldly, continuing to reprimand, "Young Master Pei was thinking about important matters, why are you saying anything at all, don't you have any sense?"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" The woman repeatedly bowed to Pei Dengke, on the verge of tears, hurriedly saying, "Young Master Pei, I truly didn't mean to disturb you!"

Pei Dengke smiled wryly, looking at Fast Blade King, said, "It's just a small matter, no need to make a fuss about it, it's so late already, let her go and rest."

"Hurriedly thank Young Master Pei!" Fast Blade King shouted angrily.

"Thank you, Young Master Pei, thank you, Young Master Pei!"

The woman hurriedly thanked and turned to exit the villa's living room.

Watching the woman's departing figure, Pei Dengke couldn't help but feel a bit flustered, unclear what kind of play Wei Jianhua was preparing to stage.

It's true that a guest should be well entertained, but being this polite seems unreasonable.

In the midst of pondering, footsteps came from the staircase, and Wei Jianhua and Xiao Feng descended together, the former face full of smiles, the latter's expression indifferent.

Judging just by their posture, Xiao Feng more seemed to be the owner of the villa, while Wei Jianhua merely a gift-bearer, seeking his help...

This scene not only made Pei Dengke but even Fast Blade King couldn't help but feel surprised.

Is this still the young master he knew?

"Get the cook up, have him prepare a good meal, I want to have a couple of drinks with Brother Xiao and Young Master Pei." Wei Jianhua instructed while walking.

"Yes!" Fast Blade King answered promptly, striding out of the living room.

"Brother Xiao, please sit!" Wei Jianhua warmly greeted, then turned his head to Pei Dengke, saying, "Young Master Pei, you sit too, treat this as your home, no need to be formal."

Pei Dengke smiled along, glancing at Xiao Feng, seeing his natural seating posture, seemingly not even bothering with formalities.

"Why isn't Young Master Pei sitting?" Wei Jianhua asked puzzled, "Is it because the sofa is uncomfortable?

If not, should I have a different set brought over to try?"

"Uh... no, no need." Pei Dengke appeared flattered, and gladly sat down.

After a few casual chats, Wei Jianhua actively changed how he addressed Pei Dengke from Young Master Pei to Brother Pei.

Though it's just a one-word difference, it sounded much more familiar.

Moreover, in the Kyoto circle, this change in terminology carries a different significance, almost like a form of recognition, acknowledging the qualification to be on equal standing.

"Brother Pei, there's something I want to ask." Wei Jianhua took a sip of tea.

Before fully reacting, or perhaps not fully adapting, Pei Dengke promptly said, "Brother Wei, feel free to ask, I'll certainly answer truthfully as long as I know."

Wei Jianhua nodded slowly, asking nonchalantly, "Is it you who informed Brother Xiao about my hidden issues?"

Pei Dengke's heart skipped a beat, assuming Wei Jianhua was being polite before making trouble.

He quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, admitting, "Previously, bored, I briefly introduced the prominent figures in the Kyoto circle to Bage.

Since they are notable figures, it's natural to mention Brother Wei, so I relayed Brother Wei's situation in general, also mentioning this gossip."

This explanation wasn't top-notch but was above average.

First, it elevated Wei Jianhua, making it difficult for him to pursue further, and then defined the issue as gossip.

Gossip, well, it's heard and forgotten, not very credible.

Wei Jianhua laughed, "Brother Pei might have misunderstood, I am not unhappy, nor do I blame you.

On the contrary, I must thank Brother Pei!"

"Thank, thank me?" Pei Dengke was dumbfounded.

Looking at Wei Jianhua, he seemed to silently ask: Brother, is your head okay?

But Wei Jianhua nodded very seriously, not looking like he was joking, saying, "There are no outsiders here, so there's no need to hold back.

As the rumors say, I do have a hidden ailment."

Boom!

It was like a bomb exploding in his mind, causing Pei Dengke to stand up abruptly.

Coming from a distinguished family, he naturally understood the more you know, the greater the danger principle.

At this moment, hearing such explosive news, all Pei Dengke felt was panic, with no desire to further gossip.

"Such a major matter, Brother Wei shouldn't tell us." Pei Dengke's expression turned solemn, saying, "Brother Wei, rest assured, Bage and I haven't heard anything, and you haven't said anything."

Wei Jianhua looked at Xiao Feng, and the two exchanged smiles, then explained, "Brother Pei, don't be so nervous, now my hidden ailment has a hope for cure.

And this hope was brought to me by Brother Xiao.

That's also why I said I had to thank you."

"Bage?" Pei Dengke looked to Xiao Feng, seemingly seeking confirmation.

Xiao Feng nodded, indicating that what Wei Jianhua said was factual.

Only then did Pei Dengke breathe a sigh of relief, though still sensing a bit of unreality.

But recalling Xiao Feng's confident demeanor before heading to the "Hong Gate Banquet" and his specific inquiries about Wei Jianhua's situation, it started to seem perhaps this was the source of his confidence...

Before long, the food and wine were brought to the table, and the three of them ate, drank, and chatted, gradually opening up.

Pei Dengke joked, "Brother Wei, speaking of which, you ought to thank another person."

"Oh?" Wei Jianhua showed interest, while personally pouring wine for Xiao Feng and Pei Dengke, "Who might Brother Pei be referring to?"

"Wang Zhiping, if it weren't for his setup, you wouldn't have met Bage."

Wei Jianhua merely snorted disdainfully, "That unseeing bastard, during the meal he was hostile to Brother Xiao at every turn, tripping him up and digging pitfalls.

Thank him?

One of these days, I'll settle accounts with him!"

These words immediately made Pei Dengke realize the importance Bage holds in Wei Jianhua's mind, probably far exceeding his original estimation.

Bage is indeed a remarkable person!

And such a remarkable person can only be driven by no one other than Brother Xiao!