C22 Yi
When Cheng Haoyi's brother arrived, it was already seven o'clock in the evening. The sun had just set, and it was still dusk.
He had heard of Cheng Haoyi's reputation a long time ago, and Cheng Haonan had always cared for his younger brother. Luo Jinchi had been beaten up because he had touched Cheng Haoyi.
The moment he pushed open the door, Tian Yangsheng thought he was seeing things.
Although he had already been mentally prepared for the fact that the two of them were very similar to each other, he never would have thought that the two of them would be so similar in other aspects other than their aura and eyes.
If Cheng Haonan's eyes were as sharp as a blade, then Cheng Haoyi's eyes were as calm as the spring breeze. If Cheng Haonan's aura was domineering, then Cheng Haoyi's was gentle.
At the two extremes, Cheng Haoyi was more like a noble young master. Even his smile felt like a spring breeze.
Unfortunately, Tian Yangsheng did not like this person's smile.
The two of them sat across from each other at the small dining table. Cheng Haonan still didn't say much, but the unapproachable aura seemed to have disappeared the moment he saw Cheng Haoyi.
It could be seen how much Cheng Haonan valued his younger brother.
"I went out to play for a few days. Why did you come back?"
"I want to come back and stay for two days. I'll give you a job."
"How about I leave the new company to you?"
Cheng Haoyi refused. "No, I want to be a hired thug for my brother. I can even collect protection fees."
Cheng Haoyi took a bite of rice and put it in his mouth, completely unaware of what he was saying. "Brother, your cooking is still so good."
Cheng Haonan ignored this unintentional praise and rubbed his temples as if he had a headache. "Yi, do you know what you're talking about?"
"Of course I know." Cheng Haoyi rested his head on his hands and looked at his brother. His eyes were as clear as a child's. "But I still went..."
Before he could finish, Cheng Haonan raised his hand and interrupted him.
"Yi, Uncle sent you to England to study. He told you not to go the same way as him and draw a line between you and the underworld. Why don't you listen to him?"
Tian Yangsheng listened to the conversation between the two brothers in a daze. He was surprised by Cheng Haonan's gentle attitude, but he was also surprised by Cheng Haoyi, who wanted to interfere on the verge of death.
After a few unsuccessful attempts at persuasion, Cheng Haonan gave up on his advice to Cheng Haoyi and compromised on this unreasonable request.
After dinner, he put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hand and the servants cleaned up what was left of the dishes on the table.
Cheng Haonan looked straight at Cheng Haoyi: "Have you thought about it?"
Cheng Haoyi nodded. "I've thought about it."
"Then he'll be your assistant when you need him in the future."
Cheng Haonan pointed at Tian Yangsheng, who had been standing behind him, and said, "His name is Sheng."
The corner of Tian Yangsheng's mouth twitched. Had Cheng Haonan actually expected his brother to do this? Originally, he had wanted to work for Cheng Haonan to repay his favor, but now, he had become Cheng Haoyi's free use.
Despite his reluctance, Tian Yangsheng was assigned to Cheng Haoyi as his right-hand man.
Cheng Haoyi probably just wanted to be fresh. It wouldn't be long before he gave up, Tian Yangsheng thought optimistically.
As a hired thug, he was cold and expressionless, but he was unusually obedient. Cheng Haoyi was very satisfied with this person. His mouth was full of words of praise for his brother's good taste.
Just as Cheng Haoyi and Tian Yangsheng were sizing each other up, a smile flashed across Cheng Haonan's eyes. It quickly disappeared, whether because Cheng Haoyi said he had a good eye or because of all the good words that came out of his mouth.
After the small talk, Cheng Haoyi bid farewell to Cheng Haonan and went back to the hotel to rest. Tian Yangsheng walked him to the door, and in that instant, he saw a cruel and murderous smile on Cheng Haoyi's face. The clean and kind look in his eyes was completely gone, and he walked out of the door with an urge to give it a try.
Tian Yangsheng didn't follow him out. He closed the door, his mind filled with that smile.
He did not like that gentle smile from before, but he did not like that terrifying smile even more. It was as if he was brewing a plan.