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The first thing he saw was a muscular man in the distance, laughing and chatting with a young, beautiful woman, both heading towards Hou Yunqing. The man wore a long violet robe, clearly expensive. His face shone with a healthy glow, and rings adorned every finger. Seven or eight jade pendants could be seen on him; he looked like a wealthy playboy. The young woman's makeup made her look young and innocent. However, something about her suggested she was a paid courtesan, diminishing her allure. Overall, she was very pretty.
The burly man smiled and quickly led Hou Yunqing to a nearby table. "Brother Yunqing, I've been waiting for you. Come on, sit with me."
Only when Hou Yunqing apologized to Yan Xiaobao did the burly man finally notice him.
