"It's her, Master, have you met her?" Night Owl was somewhat surprised.
But didn't Master just come down from the mountain? How could he know Ling Feixue? This doesn't seem to match what Senior Tu said?
When he called Senior Tu, Senior Tu obviously didn't know about Master's return from seclusion, otherwise he would have rushed over immediately.
Gu Chen thought to himself that not only had he met her, but he denied, "No, I've only heard of her. By the way, you didn't tell her I'm in Lin'an, did you?"
"No, I planned to introduce you to her in person as a surprise." Night Owl replied truthfully.
Suddenly, Gu Chen thought of something amusing and said with a playful expression, "In that case, don't tell her for now. I have some private matters in Jiang City and I don't want too many people to know I'm here."
Ah, I see!
Night Owl showed an understanding expression, nodding vigorously, "Got it, then I won't go. I'll arrange a private dinner instead."
The apprentice can be taught; Gu Chen smiled contentedly, "No rush for dinner, take me to meet your disciple surnamed Tan."
"I've already had him reflecting at home, so we can just go directly to his place."
As Night Owl spoke, he opened the car door, inviting Gu Chen in, and they headed straight for the West Mountain Villa.
Meanwhile.
Ling Feixue also received a call from Night Owl saying he couldn't attend the banquet.
Xia Xiaorou sighed beside her, "I thought I would finally see the legendary Night Owl, what a pity!"
"It is indeed a pity, but we'll see him next time." Ling Feixue replied.
She knew that aside from his public identity, Night Owl also held an important position in secret, so he must have been delayed by urgent tasks. She understood this in her heart.
But this also made her look forward to the next meeting even more.
West Mountain Villa.
"Tang Bafang, if you can't control your subordinates, you might as well dissolve the Bafang Group now."
Night Owl's gaze was sharp as he spoke in a deep voice, "So as not to let people know you're my disciple and bring shame upon us!"
At this moment, Tang Bafang, who dominated Lin'an, was as obedient as a child, bowing his head and saying, "Disciple is at fault, please punish me, Master!"
His attitude of admitting his mistake was quite sincere.
Night Owl turned to Gu Chen, waiting for his decision, after all, Tang Bafang had offended him.
"What are you looking at me for? He's your disciple, you decide." Gu Chen said indifferently.
Night Owl chuckled a few times, already used to this, and didn't think much of it.
Tang Bafang, on the other hand, was dumbfounded. When did Master Night Owl become so easy to talk to?
Or perhaps, the young man in front of him, who was so much younger, had a higher status than Master Night Owl.
This scene was like a big stone thrown into a calm lake.
Tang Bafang swallowed nervously, not daring to think further.
At this moment, Night Owl cleared his throat and continued, "Tang Bafang, don't say I didn't give you a chance. What do you think we should do?"
Tang Bafang hadn't expected Night Owl to throw the problem back to him and was somewhat caught off guard.
In a moment of desperation, he glanced at the half-empty bottle of wine on the table, grabbed it.
"To show my remorse, I'll finish this bottle of wine first!"
He tilted his head back and gulped it down.
The alcohol rushed to his head, and his face visibly turned red.
"Interesting."
Gu Chen smiled with interest, his opinion of this disciple changing somewhat.
Seizing the opportunity, Night Owl said, "Master... Mr. Gu, since Tang Bafang admits his mistake, can you forgive him and give him a chance to turn over a new leaf?"
On the way here, Gu Chen had instructed not to reveal his identity. Night Owl almost slipped up, but fortunately, he corrected himself in time.
"Okay!"
Gu Chen knew the fault wasn't entirely Tang Bafang's, and what he wanted was just an attitude from him.
Since he sincerely admitted his mistake, a small punishment was enough to serve as a warning.
At this moment, Tang Bafang, who had put down the wine bottle, happened to hear this sentence and hurriedly cast a grateful look at Gu Chen.
Night Owl's expression eased slightly as he stared at Tang Bafang and said, "Consider your matter resolved for now, but your subordinate named Feng must be punished severely. Tomorrow afternoon, you must accompany Mr. Gu in person."
Tang Bafang hurriedly said, "It's up to Master's arrangements. Disciple will definitely give Mr. Gu a satisfactory explanation."
"And, in the future, your attitude towards Mr. Gu should be more respectful than towards me, remember that!" Night Owl reminded.
Since Gu Chen was staying in Lin'an for some private matters and would need help in the future, it was convenient to let Tang Bafang filial piety on his behalf.
"Disciple will remember it in my heart!"
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