Su Tao caught onto a strong killing aura coming from Shu Haonan. It was familiar, but he couldn’t recall where he had sensed it in the past. All in all, Su Tao could sense that Shu Haonan wasn’t a good-for-nothing young master, living his life in peace and prosperity. He must have experienced the battlefield of life-and-death. He might seem cultured, but his eyes were flickering with cold killing intent.

All of a sudden, Su Tao figured it out. The aura was similar to Yuan Lan and Hei Jin, they should be the same type of person.

Beijing was truly a place with hidden dragons and crouching tigers to encounter an expert so casually.

Su Tao did not dare to be careless and carefully took up a defending posture. He swept his gaze at Shu Haonan before he became startled. He couldn’t find any flaws in Shu Haonan.

Likewise, Shu Haonan was also observing Su Tao at this moment. Su Tao might not have a robust build, but judging from his figure, he should be an agile opponent. When he took two steps forth, Su Tao did not retreat but also took two steps forth. Just from this detail alone, Shu Haonan could tell that Su Tao has also practiced martial arts since he could see through his probing and make a response.

The two of them carefully took two steps forth. When their arms were about to come in contact, Shu Haonan swiftly brandished his arm and threw a jab that was directed at Su Tao’s face.

Su Tao had subconsciously sensed danger and leaned back, causing the punch to brush past his forehead. Shu Haonan sighed in pity before he followed up with a kick, aiming for Su Tao’s lower abdomen. If this kick landed, it could immediately shatter an ordinary person’s bone into fragments.

However, Su Tao swiftly responded and performed a back somersault, perfectly dodging that lethal kick. Through this exchange, Su Tao had a clear feel on Shu Haonan’s strength. There weren’t any fancy moves behind the latter’s attacks, they were simple and lethal.

But in the eyes of the audience, Su Tao’s movements were more elegant. Even his back somersault was breathtaking.

Taking a deep breath, Shu Haonan stomped his foot on the ground and charged forth, sending a flying kick at Su Tao’s chest. This was the Heart Drilling Kick, and for Shu Haonan to use it so proficiently, he must have practiced for at least ten-odd years.

Su Tao felt that the other party was imposing so he could only dodge, performing another back somersault. Making use of the wall behind him, he gently tapped on the wall and somersaulted in the air once more, reaching Shu Haonan’s back. It was all done smoothly, and it seemed like a scene cut out of a martial arts film.

There wasn’t any training in Su Tao’s smooth defenses. He was driven by his instincts, and it also displayed the flexibility and outburst of energy in his body.

Shu Haonan wasn’t discouraged after failing to land his attacks but immediately followed up with a roundhouse kick.

The strong wind behind his kick landed on the soup pot beside him, causing the pot to shatter into fragments.

Su Tao never expected that Shu Haonan would react so swiftly, so he could only stretch out his hands to receive the kick.

Shu Haonan felt as if his kick had landed on a ball of cotton. He knew that Su Tao was using force diversion to receive his move and subconsciously locked his brows together. 

Not good!

He lost his center of gravity. Su Tao had dragged him by the leg before sending him away with a push. In the end, Shu Haonan could only follow the force and move in that direction, but his legs were strong and he only took a few steps before he stabilised himself. But just when he wanted to charge forth once more, a figure came blocking his path.

Taking a clear look at this person, Shu Haonan took a deep breath before he stood firmly and asked, “Young Master Ye, what’s the meaning of this?”

It was naturally Ye Sheng of the Ye Family who stood between them and he smiled. “Brother Haonan, why don’t you give me some face and put this matter to rest?”

Even Su Tao was surprised by Ye Sheng’s arrival. Judging from the looks of it, Ye Sheng seemed familiar with that person, so it must mean that the other party was a figure in Beijing.

Wearing a bitter smile, Ye Sheng replied, “It’s rare for me to eat by myself in my restaurant, and I just had to chance upon this conflict. We’re acquaintances, so let me mediate this matter.”

Shu Haonan sorted out his messy hair and started to button his shirt. He knew that it’s impossible for the fight to continue today.

At the same time, he was somewhat surprised that this buffet restaurant was actually opened by Ye Sheng.

This buffet restaurant was affiliated to a five-starred hotel. Anyone that could own a luxurious hotel in Beijing must have some influence, and they cannot be underestimated. The boss behind it was someone else, and Ye Sheng only joined by taking some shares.

Ye Sheng was a person who’s fond of causing trouble, to begin with. When he heard that someone was fighting in the restaurant, he immediately rushed over. But when he distinguished the two of them, he immediately went up and stopped the fight.

Although Shu Haonan hasn’t married Gu Yang, he’s considered a talent to be nurtured by the Gu Family. As for Su Tao, he had swept up huge bellows in Beijing not too long ago, not to mention that he was also the benefactor of the Ye Family. Hence, Ye Sheng subconsciously wanted to help Su Tao.

Gu Yang stood before Shu Haonan and pointed at her dirty clothes as she complained, “Since Young Master Ye wishes to mediate, then I have to say something. That fellow stained my clothes and even humiliated me with words. I don’t care about my clothes, but it was his attitude that infuriated me.”

Ye Sheng knitted his brows together. Gu Yang was famed for being pesky in Beijing’s circle. It was no wonder why Shu Haonan still hasn’t made the decision to marry her despite the fact they've dated for so many years.

Sweeping a glance at Gu Yang, Ye Sheng said, “I’m afraid that the matter isn’t as simple as you claimed. They dirtied your clothes and not only did they not apologise to you, but they even humiliated you? This logic doesn’t seem right. Furthermore, I know Physician Su well, and he’s someone cultured. Unless there’s anything special, he won’t make a move against a woman.”

At this moment, Chen Rui mustered her courage and stood out, “I accidentally dirtied her clothes when I was getting some food, and in the end, she demanded USD$5,000 from me for the cleaning fees and even humiliated me with mockery. It was Mr. Su who couldn’t stand it and stood out for me.”

Chen Rui had some EQ. If Su Tao was to quarrel with a wretch like Gu Yang, it would undoubtedly lower his standard.

“It was initially a small stain, but that fellow poured a small jar of soup onto my head!” Gu Yang anxiously rebuked.

When Ye Sheng heard that, he couldn’t hold back his laughter. Su Tao’s action was too interesting, and at the same time, it was also satisfying. Waving his hand, Ye Sheng replied, “Let’s take a step back and resolve this matter. Give me, Ye Sheng, some face and let this matter go. As for Ms. Gu Yang’s clothes, I’ll get my sister to send you a new design. What do you think?”

Ye Sheng’s twin sister, Ye Ling, was famed for being fashionable in Beijing’s circle, and many people would imitate her fashion. Gu Yang might be getting on with her age, but she also loved fashion. Out of fear of the Ye Family, Gu Yang let out a breath and replied, “Since Young Master Ye has already spoken, then I’ll let this matter go.”

Shu Haonan knew that the young man was skilled from their previous exchange, not to mention that he was also treated highly by Ye Sheng. He did not want to recklessly offend someone, and seeing that his fiancée had given up, Shu Haonan said, “Please do not be offended by the mess today. If I knew that this was your restaurant, I would never have caused any trouble.”

Listening to those words, Ye Sheng inwardly sighed. Shu Haonan was truly as tolerant as rumoured. His fiancée was humiliated, and yet, he could still keep his composure. Looking at Su Tao, Ye Sheng lamented since Su Tao had brought himself a troublesome enemy this time.

Even after Shu Haonan left, he did not take a look at Su Tao, which left the latter somewhat surprised. Normally, if there’s a conflict, it’s impossible for someone to behave as if nothing had happened even if someone had mediated the conflict. There’s only one possibility; Shu Haonan had bore the rage in his heart to take revenge in the future.

However, Su Tao wasn’t bothered by it. He had many friends, but he had even more enemies. An additional Shu Haonan didn’t mean much.

After Shu Haonan left the restaurant with Gu Yang, Ye Sheng pulled Su Tao and laughed, “I never expected that we would meet in such a comical situation. My sister and I have been wanting to thank you for treating our father, but you’d already returned to Hanzhou City.”

Due to the fact that Shu Haonan and Gu Yang were around earlier, Ye Sheng couldn’t show too much passion on the surface.

Su Tao wasn’t surprised by Ye Sheng’s attitude. After all, if it wasn’t for him, Ye Sheng’s father would’ve died under someone’s scheme. At that time, the Ye Family would face a huge crisis.

Although they might not fall, chaos was inevitable.

“I’m sorry to have troubled you.” Su Tao calmly smiled.

Waving his hand, Ye Sheng replied in contempt, “That pair was from the Gu Family. The woman is Gu Yang, and she only has an ordinary position in the Gu Family. However, that man is her fiancé, Shu Haonan, and he’s a formidable figure. He was once an elite in a special department before he changed his career towards the public security system and has had a smooth path. He might be nurtured by the Gu Family, but he has the ability to back it up. He’s ranked fifth on China’s Elite Ranking.”

Su Tao had heard of China’s Elite Ranking a few times. Although he knew that it was not an official ranking, it could still be taken as a reference.

“I still have to thank you! As for the loss today, I’ll pay for it.” Su Tao smiled.

Truth be told, he had already recognised Shu Haonan and Gu Yang earlier. As for whether Shu Haonan had recognised him, he had no idea about it.

Just now, when they fought, they tactfully treated each other as strangers.

Su Tao had a good memory, so he could naturally remember that the two of them were friends with his master, Jiang Qinghan. But when Gu Yang humiliated Chen Rui earlier, he naturally had to stand out, so he feigned ignorance.

Knitting his brows together, Ye Sheng unhappily said, “What are you saying now? Are you ridiculing me? It’s just a few jars, so how much can they cost? Furthermore, Gu Yang’s clothes were already out of fashion. I can just get my sister to pick one or two out-fashioned clothes to brush her off.”

“Then we’ll go according to your arrangement!” Su Tao knew these kinds of good-for-nothing young masters’ mentality. If Su Tao dawdled with him at this moment, it would only seem that he’s looking down on Ye Sheng.

Although he had fought with Ye Sheng, their relationship could be considered to have been built over that fight. Ye Sheng was a straightforward fellow, so he’s not hateful.