Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 183

Chapter 183: You weren’t answering your phone

Han Xin paused, his fingers stilling on the page. "No need to call them," he said after a moment.

"Yes, sir," the assistant replied, waiting for further instructions.

"Prepare the car for me," Han Xin ordered.

"Yes, sir," the assistant said, before leaving the room.

Han Xin leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling. He couldn’t understand why he felt compelled to see Xiang Yu in person. It didn’t make sense, but the thought of not going was driving him insane. The idea that Xiang Yu might be upset with him had kept him awake last night, like needles pricking at his flesh until he couldn’t stand it any longer.

The boss who usually worked overtime and rarely went out for lunch, walked out of the office early for once. As he reached the elevator, Han Zhan, who had been pestering Han Xin’s assistant, spotted him leaving.

"Where are you going? I came to see you," Han Zhan called out.

"I am going to the tattoo parlour. Are you coming?" Han Xin replied, his tone neutral.

Han Zhan, too bored to pass up the opportunity, quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes, yes! Can we have lunch afterwards?"

As they entered the elevator, Han Xin responded, "This is not a field trip. If you’re hungry, you can stay behind."

"Nah, I’m not that hungry. Cousin, let me come along," Han Zhan insisted, not wanting to miss the chance to see Xiang Yu.

Han Xin smiled slightly as the elevator doors closed. The ride was silent, each man lost in his thoughts. When they finally reached Xiang Yu’s tattoo parlour, it was already past one, delayed by the midday traffic. Their tailored suits drew curious glances as they entered the shop.

Han Xin walked coolly towards the reception desk, where Little Bai was stationed today. Little Bai put on a professional smile and greeted them, "Welcome, sirs. How can I help you?"

"I am here to see the boss," Han Xin stated firmly.

Little Bai, knowing that Xiang Yu was slacking off today, smiled slightly and said, "The boss is not in today. You can make an appointment to see him."

Han Zhan’s brow arched in surprise. He had no idea that tattoo parlours required appointments, much like people needed appointments to see his cousin in the office.

"Call him and tell him that Han Xin is here to see him," Han Xin ordered, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Little Bai, never having encountered such a domineering presence, nervously dialled the home phone in Xiang Yu’s apartment. Mei picked up on the other end. "Hello?"

Little Bai glanced at Han Xin before turning slightly to lower his voice. "Hey, it’s me."

"Oh, Brother Bai," Mei responded, her voice cheerful. Little Bai could hear her yell to Lian, "It’s Brother Bai calling, not the snack order."

Little Bai, "..." He couldn’t fathom when these two ordered snacks behind his back.

"Hey Mei, brother Yu awake?" Little Bai whispered, his nerves growing as he saw Han Xin’s impatience.

"Huh?" Mei replied, confused.