Liam Li didn't raise his voice.
He said this for Evan Lin to hear.
As soon as he spoke, Yara Song and Victor Wu, who were sitting nearby, both looked at Evan Lin.
Gavin Yu, who was off to the side, stayed silent.
Leon Yuan and Mia Miao also looked worried as they glanced at Evan Lin.
The meaning behind Liam Li's words was obvious.
He was clearly picking a fight with the boy in front of him.
It was a warning to the youth, telling him not to get too close to Serena Tong.
"Are you talking to me?"
Evan Lin picked up a snack from the side and took a leisurely bite.
He looked over at Liam Li, his expression calm.
"Most of the men here fantasize about having some kind of romance with Serena Tong, but out of everyone present, you're the one with the best shot, aren't you?"
Liam Li smiled as he sat there.
He gazed at Evan Lin, his eyes slightly dark.
"You're young, and pretty capable. Why not consider working for me?"
"I can offer you a price that will satisfy you, and a pretty good future. Of course, the premise is that you have to be obedient enough."
"If I tell you to go east, you can't go west."
"Obey, and you'll have food to eat. The more obedient you are, the better you'll eat."
As Liam Li looked at Evan Lin, the people nearby who overheard him couldn't help but glance at Evan in surprise.
"Didn't this kid just offend the Third Young Master of the Li family? And now the Third Young Master is actually offering him an olive branch, not holding a grudge?"
"This is incredible luck! The Li family has terrifying assets and power. If this kid can work for them, his future will be limitless."
"I'm honestly jealous. If I had a chance like this, I wouldn't even hesitate—I'd agree right away!"
Everyone nearby looked excited.
Yara Song and Victor Wu were both stunned.
Leon Yuan, Mia Miao, and Gavin Yu were all shocked too.
Their gazes at Evan Lin were a little complicated.
But the common thread was envy.
The Hong Kong Li family—just the name alone is a golden signboard.
Now this kid was being personally invited by Liam Li.
In just a few sentences, Liam Li was offering him overwhelming riches.
All he had to do was nod.
All he had to do was agree.
Of course, if he nodded and accepted Liam Li's invitation, it would also mean keeping his distance from Serena Tong from now on.
"The price I want is one you can't afford."
Evan Lin glanced at him and shook his head.
"Is there really a price I can't afford?"
Liam Li laughed out loud when he heard that.
"Kid, you really don't know how rich the Hong Kong Li family is, do you? As long as you dare name it, Liam Li, the Third Young Master, guarantees you'll get a price you're happy with!"
"Yeah, in all of Hong Kong, there are hardly any families richer than the Li family."
"You're from the mainland, so it's normal you don't know much. But everyone knows the Li family's wealth is unmatched in Hong Kong."
The people nearby heard Evan Lin's words and couldn't help chiming in, all laughing out loud.
"Did you hear that?"
Liam Li looked at Evan Lin with a face full of pride.
He adjusted his posture, making himself sit a bit more comfortably.
"The others' words prove I really can afford whatever price you name."
"Just say how much you want."
"And don't be shy. When I, Liam Li, say I'll pay, I pay. If I say I'll give you money, you have to take it—no refusing!"
Liam Li was practically radiating dominance.
His speech made everyone around light up with excitement.
They grew even more envious of Evan Lin sitting there.