Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Chapter 294 The Daring Zhao Bao

As soon as you step into Shengyue Tower, the rich aroma of wine and food hits your nose, mixed with the elegant scent of incense in the building, making you feel relaxed and happy.

A waiter dressed in exquisite brocade clothes came up to us with a big smile on his face. He had a sharp look in his eyes and one could tell at a glance that he was a man who was good at observing people's words and expressions.

"Gentlemen, please come in! Would you like to dine in a private room or in the lobby?" The waiter greeted them warmly, glancing at Li Zhi and Hong Fan without leaving any trace.

Although Li Zhi and Hong Fan did not wear the unique clothing of the Night Patrol, they had an aura that was different from ordinary people.

The waiter was also a well-informed man. Seeing an indescribable aura about them, he immediately realized that the identities of Li Zhi and Hong Fan were extraordinary.

Hong Fan raised his head slightly and said slowly, "Please arrange a private room for us. It should be quiet."

"Okay, come this way!"

The waiter quickly led the way, taking them through the bustling lobby.

Hong Fan and Li Zhi were following the waiter when suddenly, a surprised voice was heard.

"Huh? Isn't this Hong Fan?"

When Hong Fan heard the shout, he was startled and looked back subconsciously.

I saw a young man dressed in extremely luxurious clothes leisurely leaning at the door of a private room, with a smile on his face and his eyes staring straight at Hong Fan.

Li Zhi's eyes flashed sharply. Just by looking at the appearance and unique temperament of the person in front of him, he could roughly guess in his mind that this person must be a person of extraordinary and noble status.

As expected, after seeing the man's face clearly, Hong Fan hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully to the young man and said, "Hong Fan greets Mr. Bao. I didn't expect Mr. Bao to be here. I didn't come to greet you just now. I hope you can forgive me."

Master Bao still had that seemingly kind smile on his face. He naturally reached out his hand and gently patted Hong Fan on the shoulder. The action seemed kind, but it faintly revealed an indescribable sense of superiority. At the same time, he said in a leisurely tone: "I didn't expect you to come to the capital. Come in and have a drink with me?"

Li Zhi raised his eyebrows inadvertently, thinking secretly in his heart, this person in front of him seemed to be friendly and very familiar with Hong Fan, but whether it was the unintentional actions or the seemingly casual tone, they all revealed an innate sense of superiority without any concealment.

However, what is surprising is that Hong Fan seemed to be unaware of this and still had that bright smile on his face.

But in Li Zhi's eyes, that smile seemed a bit flattering, which was very different from the image that Hong Fan usually showed.

This made Li Zhi's heart full of doubts. Who on earth was this young man in front of him that could make Hong Fan be so humble and respectful to him?

When Hong Fan heard Mr. Bao's invitation, he raised his head slightly, with a hint of helplessness and respect in his eyes, and said slowly: "That's a bit unfortunate, I have to report to the office later. How about this, I will make a special trip to visit you later."

Mr. Bao chuckled twice when he heard this and said, "Okay, business is more important, business is more important."

Having said that, Mr. Bao turned around and walked slowly into the box.

As Master Bao disappeared into the box, Hong Fan's originally bent back seemed to be relieved and slowly straightened up. The flattering smile on his face also receded like the tide, gradually fading away, revealing his usual serious and stern appearance.

Hong Fan saw Li Zhi still looking around curiously, so he hurried forward and said, "Let's go! Stop looking!"

There was a hint of solemnity and anxiety in his tone, fearing that more trouble would arise because of Li Zhi's curiosity.

Li Zhi could hear the seriousness in Hong Fan's words, and without any hesitation, he quickly caught up with Hong Fan.

Under the guidance of the waiter, the two of them walked into a relatively quiet private room.

After Hong Fan ordered some signature dishes quickly and skillfully, the waiter retreated respectfully and gently closed the door of the private room.

When Li Zhi saw the waiter leave, he could no longer suppress his curiosity and asked, "Captain, who was that man just now?"

Hong Fan glanced at Li Zhi, knowing that Li Zhi must have seen his embarrassing behavior just now, and said unhappily, "That man's background is well known to everyone, what do you think?"

Li Zhi was slightly stunned, and began to think quickly in his mind. Then, as if he was suddenly struck by lightning, he suddenly remembered something.

His face was full of surprise, and he couldn't help but blurt out, "That man is the daring Zhao Bao?"

"You're going to die! How can you say that?"

Hong Fan was frightened by Li Zhi's sudden words. He looked around nervously and hurriedly. After confirming that he was in a private room and that the sound insulation of the room was good and should not be heard by outsiders, Hong Fan heaved a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, Hong Fan glared at Li Zhi fiercely and said in a stern tone: "Don't be so outspoken in public! If someone with ulterior motives hears this, it will not be a joke!"

Li Zhi naturally knew that the mouth could cause trouble, so when faced with Hong Fan's reprimand, he did not dare to refute at all and honestly admitted his mistake.

Seeing that Li Zhiyou had taken his words to heart, Hong Fan revealed a look of satisfaction. He nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "Yes, it is this Mr. Bao!"

Li Zhi's eyes flickered and his mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Naturally, he also knew the origins of this Mr. Bao.

The audacious Zhao Bao, originally named Zhao Bao, is the youngest brother of the current emperor.

It is said that when the late emperor was in his sixties, an old tree sprouted and he unexpectedly got this little Zhao treasure.

Therefore, whether it was the late emperor or Zhao Bao's other brothers, they all loved this old son very much, especially the current emperor, who doted on him even more.

Zhao Bao, who was the apple of everyone's eye, grew up in this honeypot. It was inevitable that he became spoiled and arrogant. Over time, he did a lot of bad things.

When the previous emperor was in power, he had the support of the previous emperor, so he acted without any scruples. After the previous emperor passed away, he was thought to be more restrained, but who would have thought that the current emperor would think of the brotherhood and repeatedly clean up his mess.

In this way, with repeated indulgence, Zhao Bao became more and more unscrupulous.

Finally, after a big disaster, even the usually tolerant emperor could no longer tolerate it and removed him from the imperial family. In a rage, he even scolded Zhao Bao in front of many royal relatives: "You are so audacious, don't call me Zhao Bao anymore, you should be called Zhao Bao from now on!"

The emperor's words seemed like heaven's will. After this, Zhao Bao changed his name to Zhao Bao.

However, although Zhao Bao was a jerk, he was very clear-sighted. He knew that he had many brothers above him and that it would never be his turn to take the throne, so he had no interest in the throne. Although he had done a lot of jerkish things, he would not endanger the status of the current emperor.

Therefore, the emperor still took family affection into consideration, and although he removed Zhao Bao from the family tree, he did not treat him unfairly. On weekdays, various salaries and rewards continued to flow in, and were countless.

Moreover, although Zhao Bao now lives outside the palace, he can still enter the palace at will. To outsiders, this is clearly the special favor of the emperor. Because of this, his status in the capital cannot be underestimated.

Being such an important figure, it is no wonder that Hong Fan was like a chick pecking at rice in front of him, not daring to raise his head and being so humble.

However, Li Zhi was secretly alert in his heart. He must not provoke such a big shot.