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"I’m here!" A voice echoed through the surround sound system, and a man with a chest full of thick hair rushed into the Arena. The moment Liu Yiyi saw him, she fell into a daze.
"What’s wrong?" Xiao Yefeng asked.
"Nothing, this man is a follower of an acquaintance!" Liu Yiyi replied.
At that moment, Mei Mo'er said, "This is Hus, known by the nickname 'Beast'! He is a follower of Brother Lu. It's strange that he is here; Brother Lu shouldn't be in Huaxia right now!"
"Is he Lu Zhan's follower?" Xiao Yefeng looked at the man in the Arena Challenge with confusion. Since he was related to that young master, Xiao Yefeng decided to pay close attention. Indeed, this man was no ordinary person; just by looking at his disproportionate arms, one could tell. His arms were nearly as thick as his thighs, covered in bulging muscles that were far more ferocious than those of a beast.
Just then, a man in a bathrobe waved his hand, and another equally robust man stepped onto the Arena. At this point, Mei Mo'er remarked, "Why are all these guys here? This is another business family from Hangzhou, Tengfei International, under Lu Chang, and they are enemies of the Beast. His nickname is Stone."
"Oh~ they’ve arrived! The climax of this gathering is upon us. This time, the external aid from Northern Dipper Medicine, Beast Brother, is facing off against his rival, Stone Brother. Who will be stronger? Ladies and gentlemen present, scream and shout! Let’s look forward to a brutal and domineering battle!"
The announcer's voice boomed through the speakers, and it was undeniable that this hoarse voice stirred up a wave of excitement among the audience. Whistles and women's shouts filled the air. Meanwhile, Liu Yiyi said, "You two should prepare. Our Liu Family must at least participate in one preliminary match; otherwise, we would lose some face. Here are two wireless headsets for you. If you want to make a move before your turn, you can contact me. I will also notify you when it's your time to act."
As Liu Yiyi took out two black wireless headsets from her pocket and handed them to the two men, they went to the edge of the arena to get ready. At that moment, Xiao Yefeng followed the Two Goddesses out of the hall filled with desire and through a hidden door into a much quieter room. Through the large window ahead, Xiao Yefeng could clearly overlook the entire hall and see the competition in the Arena more distinctly.
"Sister Liu, Sister Mei, I thought you weren't coming! I’ve been waiting for you!" A well-dressed man stood up in the room. His presence could only be described with two words: refined elegance!
Compared to Xu Zhe's scholarly aura, this man had an added depth of maturity. He exuded an indescribable charisma that made one feel as if they were basking in spring breezes.
At this moment, Liu Yiyi said, "How could that be! With Uncle Qian's invitation, how could I not come? It’s just that I’m not quite used to this environment!"
"Ah, one cannot choose their circumstances in this world. Without this environment, how could I establish myself in Huaxia? My dear niece must understand Uncle Qian! If it were just for you alone, I wouldn’t have waited here!" The man pushed up his glasses with a smile.
"Uncle Qian, you're too polite! My family still has opportunities to invite you for a meal!" Liu Yiyi smiled back.
"Really? That would be my honor!" The man turned his gaze toward Mei Mo'er.
“Mei Mo'er! Why didn’t you greet your uncle when you saw him?” The man approached and reached out to pat Mei Mo'er on the head.
It was clear that this man had a closer relationship with Mei Mo'er, or perhaps Liu Yiyi's imposing presence made him hesitant to act too freely. At that moment, Mei Mo'er replied, “Oh, Uncle Qian! If you hadn’t been chatting with Sister Yi Yi, I would have greeted you much earlier.”
With that, Mei Mo'er began to use her charm, and indeed, it was hard to resist the cuteness of a girl just over five feet tall acting so adorably. The man, exuding an air of elegance, seemed to surrender to her antics before she finally let him off the hook.
However, at this point, the man finally found a moment to greet Xiao Yefeng. He straightened his impeccably wrinkle-free clothes and said to Xiao Yefeng, “I don’t believe we’ve met. May I ask who you are?”
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child; this man clearly belonged to a prominent family or was a business tycoon. With such a friendly greeting, Xiao Yefeng knew better than to be rude. He replied earnestly, “I’m Xiao Yefeng, an employee of Wankang Pharmaceuticals!” Unsure of how to introduce himself further, he glanced toward Liu Yiyi.
Liu Yiyi quickly caught on and said, “Master Xiao is being modest. He’s not just any employee. Uncle Qian, let me introduce him! This is Xiao Yefeng, Master Xiao, the geomancer my family sought out to oversee all feng shui matters in Hangzhou!”
“This is Qian Siming, Uncle Qian. He is the true owner of this wealthy household!” Liu Yiyi introduced their identities.
Before Xiao Yefeng could speak, Qian Siming interjected, “Oh! So you are Master Xiao. My apologies for not recognizing you!”
Qian Siming even bowed slightly in respect. At that moment, Xiao Yefeng remembered that these prominent families held great respect for geomancers; no one wanted to offend one. Even if they had their own geomancers assisting them, it was impossible for any single geomancer to cover every aspect perfectly. Offending one could lead to consequences that no one could bear.
“Uncle Qian is too kind. I’m new here and may need your guidance in the future; it would be too much for me!” Xiao Yefeng responded politely. Since Qian Siming was so courteous, Xiao Yefeng felt compelled to reciprocate. After some pleasantries exchanged between them, they seemed like old friends.
Qian Siming then led the three of them into a room at the back. Once inside, Xiao Yefeng noticed five young people already seated there. Among them were several promising youths and familiar faces like Han Mei from earlier and a hefty figure that ignited murderous intent within Xiao Yefeng—Zhu Ganglie!
Zhu Ganglie showed no surprise upon seeing Xiao Yefeng; he clearly had known about his arrival beforehand. However, Zhu Ganglie appeared unusually composed in his oversized suit, though his eyes sparkled with cunning.
At that moment, both men exchanged glances and recognized the hostility in each other's eyes. Xiao Yefeng had no desire for conflict but repeated coincidences and ambushes had stoked his anger—especially after Zhu Ganglie had sent people after those girls. If it weren’t for Xiao Yefeng being nearby by chance, those two girls might not have made it out of Hangzhou alive.
Four words could describe Zhu Ganglie: utterly deranged. Now that he stood right before Xiao Yefeng, it would take just a flick of his hand to eliminate this fat man. Yet killing wasn’t so simple; with everyone watching, even someone as powerful as the emperor couldn’t act without consequence. Zhu Ganglie shared the same thoughts as Xiao Yefeng—he too wished for swift retribution against him.
However, just as Zhu Ganglie was about to make a move, Xiao Yefeng noticed a man sitting next to Zhu Ganglie grabbing his arm, and the two began to whisper. The noise in the room was too chaotic, and with their deliberate attempts to conceal their conversation, even Xiao Yefeng couldn't read their lips.
The dialogue in the room was no longer something Xiao Yefeng wanted to understand. At that moment, Liu Yiyi and Mei Mo'er seemed like entirely different people; their business discussions were fierce and uncompromising. Although the seven of them, along with Qian Siming, argued calmly, Xiao Yefeng could still sense the underlying tension in their words.
Finally, after the discussions came to a close, the main event began. Aside from Xiao Yefeng, the Eight People present had seemingly secured some benefits for themselves, while the remaining interests became bargaining chips for these individuals.
At this point, Xiao Yefeng realized that these few people in the room were actually the masterminds behind this competition. In other words, the outcome of their thugs was crucial.
"Alright, since everyone has discussed enough, there’s one last piece of the national investment pie that needs to be divided. Let's decide it using the old method! What do you say? Who will send someone out first?" Qian Siming stood up and said.
However, at that moment, Zhu Ganglie interjected, "Uncle Qian, let me handle it as usual. This year I’ve brought a newly hired expert from Solar Group. Just so you know, this expert won’t hold back; if you don’t concede beforehand, it could easily turn deadly!"
"Zhu the Young Master! I’m not afraid of your Ghost Head Blade! This year, Azure Wind Group and Millennium Group have decided to join forces. We’ve also brought in an expert from abroad. Just so you know, this master is from Vietnam; anyone who fights him without surrendering will face excruciating pain both inside and out. Let’s see what you’ve got!" At this point, two men stood up on the other side, with one of them speaking.
From their introductions earlier, Xiao Yefeng already recognized these two as Luo Renjie, the young master of Azure Wind Group, and Li Chun from Millennium Group. These two groups, along with Zhu Ganglie's Solar Group and Mei Mo'er’s Mei Family medical clinic, were known as the Four Heroes of Hangzhou.
Each of these four major groups operated in different fields but were constantly interconnected. Azure Wind Group primarily dealt with dining services; Millennium Group focused on clothing; Solar Group was responsible for food products; while Mei Family managed traditional Chinese medicine across southern China. Despite appearing unrelated at first glance, these four industries collaborated continuously.
As for Qian Siming, he was no ordinary figure. Although he seemed merely like a wealthy businessman, he had extensive connections within the government. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been entrusted with overseeing such national investment projects.
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