Chapter 256: Cornered
Yun Zijin, who had already entered the private room, had no idea that many people in Yungong No. 1 were currently trying to find out her identity.
But Creach had always been very strict about confidentiality. The staff of Yungong No. 1, whether they knew Yun Zijin’s identity or not, all gave the same story: they didn’t know.
However, Yun Zijin had attended her fair share of banquets, so it couldn’t be ruled out that someone might have seen her at one.
Just then, Creach’s walkie-talkie crackled to life.
"Go ahead and handle it. Don’t mind me."
Yun Zijin waved her hand, giving Creach permission to do as he pleased.
"Do we still need to order?"
Qin Sitong leaned closer to Yun Zijin and asked carefully in a low voice.
"No need. The kitchen should already be preparing it. Someone will bring it up when it’s ready."
Hearing Yun Zijin say this, Qin Sitong nodded to show she understood.
At that moment, Creach, who had taken the walkie-talkie out to the balcony to handle business, walked back in.
"Boss, someone from downstairs just reported that I was seen personally receiving you and Miss Qin. A lot of people are asking about you. What are your thoughts...?"
When it came to Yun Zijin’s privacy, Creach didn’t dare make a decision on his own.
"There’s no need to hide it intentionally. As for the rest, you can handle it as you see fit."
Yun Zijin’s ascension to owner of Yungong No. 1 had been a silent affair, thanks to the Randomly Spend system’s operations.
So far, not many people knew about it.
But Yun Zijin had no intention of hiding it anyway. Creach usually handled all the affairs, and her role as "boss" was merely a title; she wasn’t involved in Yungong No. 1’s business operations at all.
’However, if Creach dared to be two-faced, she would teach him a lesson he’d never forget.’
The phrase "handle it as you see fit" was quite the flexible instruction. Although Creach wasn’t entirely sure what she meant, he could only reply, "Understood. I’ll let the staff know."
Yun Zijin nodded. "It’s fine, you can go back to your work. Just have them bring the food up directly when it’s ready. You don’t need to mind us."
Yun Zijin really didn’t want someone hovering over them while they were eating.
If she were at home, Yun Zijin wouldn’t mind the maids waiting on her; after all, she paid them to take care of her daily needs.
But having a club manager like Creach standing by would be strange no matter how you looked at it.
This was the second time Yun Zijin had told him to leave. Creach couldn’t very well stay any longer. He just told Yun Zijin to call him anytime before finally leaving the private room.
"That Creach, he’s not from Hua Country, is he?"
A foreigner’s name, and facial features that were clearly more defined than a Hua Country person’s. He looked like a foreigner at a glance.
"He’s one-quarter from Country D. His grandmother is from Country D and settled in Hua Country with his grandfather. He’s a Hua Country citizen."
Although he looked like a foreigner, Creach was indeed a citizen of Hua Country.
The name Creach came from his grandmother. He also has a Hua Country name—Xiao Yunhua.
’Hmm, the name Creach really does suit his temperament better.’
Qin Sitong understood now and didn’t ask any more questions.
The two of them waited in the room for about ten minutes before someone rang the doorbell.
Qin Sitong went to open the door, and there stood a line of waiters carrying trays of food.
After Qin Sitong opened the door, the waiters filed in, quickly placing the dishes on the table and arranging them into the shape of a flower.
"Boss, Miss Qin, please enjoy your meal."
After saying this in unison, they quickly filed out again, closing the door behind them.
Looking at the variety of dishes on the table, Qin Sitong’s chopsticks were practically twitching in anticipation.
"It’s just the two of us, no need for so many formalities. Eat whatever you want."
Yun Zijin grew up in an orphanage and had none of the strict etiquette of a rich family’s daughter.
"I wasn’t planning on being polite with you anyway. I’m digging in!"
Qin Sitong picked up her chopsticks, her first target being the steamed hairy crab.
She ate without any concern for her image, doing whatever felt most comfortable.
Seeing Qin Sitong like this, Yun Zijin just smiled and said nothing.
After finishing their meal, the two rested in the room for a while before coming out.
"Miss Yun, hello!"
"Hello, Miss Yun!"
"Miss Yun..."
Yun Zijin hadn’t expected that in the time it took to eat a meal, stepping out of the private room would feel like entering another world.
’The fawning expressions on these people’s faces are really unsettling.’
"Hello."
Yun Zijin shielded Qin Sitong behind her and gave Zero One and his team a look.
These people didn’t dare to crowd Yun Zijin, but having her path blocked like this displeased her.
Unwilling to listen to them talk, she had Zero One and his men force a path through.
Without holding back, the seven members of Zero One’s team exuded a powerful and intimidating aura, one that few ordinary people would dare to approach.
Normally, when they followed Yun Zijin, they did their best to restrain their presence. But to clear a path for her, they unleashed their full aura.
The people who had been clustered together, hoping to make their faces known to Yun Zijin, were directly pushed aside by Zero One’s men, clearing a path wide enough for two people to pass.
Creach had just been away on business and hadn’t expected trouble to break out the moment he was gone. By the time he arrived, he learned that Yun Zijin had been cornered, but had her bodyguards forcefully clear a path.
"Boss! I’m sorry, I failed in my duties."
As Yun Zijin passed by him, Creach bowed his head deeply in apology.
Yun Zijin glanced at him. "Don’t let it happen again."
"There absolutely won’t be a next time!"
"Mm, I have other matters to attend to, so I’m leaving."
Yun Zijin had no intention of punishing Creach. She knew these people had likely taken advantage of a loophole; otherwise, why would Creach only show up now?
It was obvious that these people had taken advantage of Creach’s absence to block the door to her private room.
Escorted by Zero One’s seven bodyguards, the two women left Yungong No. 1 safely. When they reached the entrance, their car had already been brought around by the valet and was waiting for them.
Even at a place like Yungong No. 1, a Sielbe Tuatara was an extremely rare sight. Many people were taking photos and selfies with it on their phones.
But a valet was standing guard, stopping anyone who tried to get too close for a picture. Those who wanted a photo with the car could only do so from a distance.
When Yun Zijin’s group emerged, the valet guarding the car moved quickly to open the doors for them.
Yun Zijin and Qin Sitong emerged, surrounded by the seven members of Zero One’s team. Only after the women were in their car did the bodyguards turn and get into their own minivan.
"Which family’s daughter is that? I’ve never seen her before."
"Someone who drives a Sielbe and has a team of bodyguards... her background must be something special!"
"I know! I just came out of Yungong No. 1. The one who got into the driver’s seat is the owner of Yungong No. 1!"
He had made special inquiries, after all.
"No way! Didn’t we hear the owner of Yungong No. 1 was a man?"
The fact that Creach was just the public face of Yungong No. 1 was already an open secret.
"Maybe before, but the owner of Yungong No. 1 is *her*! If you don’t believe me, you can go inside and ask the staff!"
The man was absolutely certain.