Li Haili didn't expect Luo Chao to be so hard to deal with. Just as he was about to get angry after being snubbed by Luo Chao, Jin Suo pulled Li Haili aside, smiled at Luo Chao, and said, "Our boss sincerely wants to make peace with you."

Make peace? Luo Chao found it amusing just hearing those words. Whether or not Li Haili was here to reconcile, Luo Chao wasn't sure, but he was certain Li Haili had some ulterior motive.

Seeing Luo Chao remain silent, Jin Suo continued, "Our boss believes that having one more friend means one more path. He also feels that what he did a few days ago was a bit overboard. He's reflected on his actions and thinks you're quite righteous, and we want to invite you for a meal."

Hearing Jin Suo's proposal, Luo Chao replied indifferently, "Jin Suo, do you remember what I told you before?"

Jin Suo was startled, recalling Luo Chao's warnings, and a chill ran down his spine. But then he remembered that soon the Black Dragon Association would render Luo Chao incapacitated, so what was there to fear?

He then said, "I've taken your words to heart. We're showing such sincerity; if you don't give us face, wouldn't that seem a bit petty on your part?"

Just as he finished speaking, Li Dacheng ran over, gasping for air, and shouted at Jin Suo, "What nasty schemes are you hiding?"

Jin Suo raised an eyebrow in anger and retorted, "What schemes? Don't slander me!"

Li Dacheng walked over to Luo Chao, scrutinizing Jin Suo up and down, and said, "Your whole body screams 'I'm not a good guy,' and you say you have no ulterior motives?"

Li Haili interrupted Li Dacheng, saying, "We're discussing something with Luo Chao. What business is it of yours?!"

Li Dacheng glanced at Li Haili, then at Luo Chao, and asked, "They're discussing something with you? What kind of treacherous thing? If you help them with murder, arson, or bullying classmates, I'll end our friendship!"

Although Luo Chao knew Li Dacheng was saying this on purpose, he couldn't help but twitch his brow and knocked Li Dacheng on the head, saying, "What the hell is in that head of yours all day? Come on, class is over. Let's go to the cafeteria for lunch!"

Just as Luo Chao was about to leave with Li Dacheng, Li Haili blocked their way, looked at Li Dacheng, and said, "I used to bully you often too, but after interacting with Luo Chao these past two times, I've realized I was a bit excessive. If you don't mind, let's go out for a meal together as a token of my apology. How about it?"

Li Dacheng was taken aback by Li Haili's sincerity. He then turned to look at Luo Chao, his eyes full of disbelief: Is he out of his mind?

Luo Chao cast a glance back at Li Dacheng: How the hell should I know…

Seeing Li Dacheng and Luo Chao hesitating, Li Haili added more fuel to the fire, "Look, I'm sincerely apologizing to you and hoping to befriend you. If you don't give me a chance, are you not giving me a chance to turn over a new leaf?"

Li Dacheng almost burst out laughing upon hearing Li Haili's claim of wanting to turn over a new leaf. But seeing the sincerity in Li Haili's expression, he wondered if it was because he was afraid of Luo Chao's strength and wanted to win him over. So he said, "Luo Chao, you decide."

Luo Chao glanced indifferently at Li Haili and then at the eager Jin Suo beside him. Things seemed suspiciously off. They intended to plot against him; if not this time, then the next. Why not crush their intentions in one go for some peace of mind?

Luo Chao nodded and said, "Since you're being so sincere, it would seem petty for us not to go. We might as well accept your invitation."

Li Haili and Jin Suo exchanged excited glances upon hearing Luo Chao agree, seeing the excitement in each other's eyes.

At that moment, Luo Chao and Li Dacheng exchanged a look, also seeing the caution in each other's eyes. Li Haili then turned to the three underlings following him and said, "Go back and tell the biology teacher I went to the school clinic."

Once the three left, the four headed towards the school gate. Li Dacheng deliberately asked, "Is it okay for us to just leave like this? Won't the guard stop us?"

Jin Suo quickly replied, "What is there to fear? With our boss around, what can't be settled?"

Li Haili smiled smugly, and Li Dacheng joined Luo Chao in continuing to follow Li Haili and Jin Suo.

At the gate, Li Haili handed the guard two hundred bucks, gave his name, and then walked out boldly.

Once outside the school gate, Li Haili kept looking at his phone, leading Luo Chao and Li Dacheng to a predetermined location.

"Where are we going?" Li Dacheng murmured and asked from behind.

Li Haili didn't respond, but Jin Suo turned back and replied, "The car is parked up ahead. We'll be there soon."

Hearing Jin Suo's vague response, Luo Chao patted Li Dacheng on the shoulder, gesturing for him to stay close.

Li Dacheng said no more, quietly following behind Li Haili and Jin Suo, until they were about to enter a small alley, when suddenly Li Haili's phone rang. Li Haili nonchalantly answered it.

After listening for a while, he frowned and said, "Okay."

He then stopped and said to Luo Chao, "Let's wait here for a bit. The car will be here soon."

He then made another call, urging the driver to hurry. This wasn't the route planned with Jin Suo, prompting Jin Suo to whisper, "Why is Brother Long not here yet?"

Li Haili turned to glare at Jin Suo, saying, "We're going out to eat, so of course, we should go somewhere nice."

Jin Suo shut his mouth and pretended like they were really going out for a meal, standing by the roadside with his hands in his pockets, waiting.

Luo Chao had already overheard their whispers. It seemed Li Haili and Jin Suo did indeed have intentions against him. Luo Chao glanced at Li Dacheng, wondering if bringing this fool along was a good idea. Li Haili didn't seem to want to handle things at school this time, and there was this Brother Long character. Would bringing Li Dacheng be a distraction?

Despite his doubts, Li Dacheng was visibly tense, clenching and unclenching his hands while looking at Luo Chao with worry in his eyes.

Luo Chao sighed silently. He would bring him along for now, but if push came to shove, he would let him run first to lighten his own burden.

A few minutes later, Li Haili's car arrived. Luo Chao, Li Haili, and Li Dacheng sat in the back, while Jin Suo got into the front passenger seat.

"Where to, young master?" the driver asked, turning to Li Haili.

Li Haili politely instructed, "To the Jin Kaiyue Hotel."

The driver turned around, started the car, and headed towards Jin Kaiyue. Jin Suo was genuinely confused now. What did Li Haili say to the Black Dragon earlier? Were they really going out for a meal?

But he couldn't ask now, so he sat quietly in the front seat, filled with curiosity.

Upon arriving at Jin Kaiyue, Li Haili was the first to get out. Luo Chao and Li Dacheng followed behind, with Li Dacheng looking at the lavish hotel and then turning to Luo Chao, who appeared nonchalant, saying, "This is the best hotel in Linjiang City, but I think it's owned by Li Junling's family."

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