Chapter 214: Financial Summit

In fact, even Xiao Yufan himself wasn’t entirely sure why Qing Yuanfeng’s words had affected him so deeply—perhaps those words had genuinely struck a chord, or maybe he truly didn’t want the women beside him to suffer again…

Although the business world in Beijing was in constant flux, both Fengyun and Lingyun enterprises remained inactive, seemingly accepting the current state of affairs. However, those who paid close attention knew very well that this calm was merely the quiet before the storm.

Days passed quietly, and then another major event shook the business circles of Beijing, once again shifting everyone’s attention elsewhere…

Inside a small manor, Xiao Yufan held an invitation in his hand, surprised by its arrival. He kept guessing who might be behind this financial summit that had caused such a stir.

“Just who is behind this financial summit that has earned such serious attention from the Beijing Club and even attracted so many business elites? Judging from the promotion alone, this summit is clearly no ordinary event…”

Xiao Yufan glanced at Jiao’er beside him, a faint smile curling his lips. He murmured the question aloud, as if speaking to himself.

“If I’m not mistaken, it must be some powerful family hosting this event. Otherwise, how could it have such influence? The Beijing Club rarely shows such enthusiasm, so the organizer must be a force comparable to the Situ family.”

Yu Yihan hesitated briefly, as if recalling something, her expression turning more solemn. In Beijing, a city teeming with hidden dangers and complex power structures, there were many ancient and influential families whose true existence could even sway the entire Chinese economy…

Xiao Yufan naturally understood what Yu Yihan meant. Elder Situ had mentioned on more than one occasion that many things were not as simple as they seemed. The visible powers might not be the most dangerous; the real threats often remained hidden in the shadows.

“I wonder what the real purpose of this summit is. If the Beijing Club is involved, it’s hard to say what other events might unfold. We still don’t know whether this is a banquet or a trap…”

Xiao Yufan sighed faintly, hesitating over what to do next. Huihuang Development had always tried to avoid conflict with the Beijing Club, but one thing was clear—he knew in his heart that Huihuang and the Beijing Club could never coexist peacefully.

Beijing essentially controlled the entire economic lifeline of China, and the depth of its power could only be understood by those who had experienced it firsthand. When someone finally reached the manor’s entrance, the guards who usually allowed free passage immediately blocked their way. It was clear they had no intention of letting them in…

No one wanted others to share their slice of the pie, especially the Beijing Club, a giant in the capital that certainly didn’t want Huihuang to regain its former glory.

It was possible that this financial summit was specifically targeting Huihuang. Even so, he had no choice but to accept the invitation. After all, this was a business gathering. If Huihuang declined, it would only invite gossip and speculation, playing right into the hands of those with ulterior motives.

Thus, after careful consideration, Xiao Yufan decided to attend. He would meet any challenge head-on. He didn’t believe the Beijing Club would dare to do anything drastic to Huihuang, especially with the Situ family backing him.

“We shouldn’t always think the worst,” Yu Yihan tried to comfort him. In her opinion, the Beijing Club wouldn’t go to such lengths unless they had a real reason. If they truly wanted to strike against Huihuang, why bother with such an elaborate setup?

“Let’s hope so. I just hope this financial summit doesn’t disappoint me…”

A glint of determination flashed in his eyes. Xiao Yufan had already made up his mind. Although he had taken over Huihuang, many still saw him as a spoiled rich kid clinging to the Situ family’s coattails. This time, he would show everyone the true potential of Huihuang.

A day passed in the blink of an eye, and in that short time, the business world experienced a storm of its own. The next day, amid everyone’s anticipation, the financial summit began as scheduled.

Originally, Xiao Yufan had only intended to bring Yu Yihan and Lin Jiayao with him. However, after being persistently persuaded by the other two girls, he finally gave in to their pleas.

Xiao Yufan could already imagine the sensation that would erupt when Yu Yihan, Lin Jiayao, and the others appeared at the summit. Four stunning beauties making a grand entrance together—he was genuinely worried about the commotion they might cause…

In fact, even Xiao Yufan himself wasn’t sure why he cared so much about Qing Yuanfeng’s words. Perhaps it was because those words truly struck a chord with him, or maybe he genuinely didn’t want the women around him to suffer any more grievances…

Although the business scene in Beijing was turbulent, the two companies, Fengyun and Lingyun, hadn’t taken any action, seemingly accepting everything that was happening. However, some astute observers knew very well that this was the calm before the storm.

After a few quiet days, another major event occurred in Beijing’s business world, shifting everyone’s attention once again…

In a small manor, Xiao Yufan looked at the invitation in his hand with some surprise. He kept speculating in his mind about which faction could have organized such a significant financial summit with such a massive impact.

“Who could it be that the Beijing Club values so highly, even inviting many business tycoons? Just from the promotion, this financial summit doesn’t seem simple…”

Xiao Yufan glanced at the charming woman beside him, a faint smile playing on his lips as he murmured, half in question.

“If I’m not mistaken, it must be organized by some major families. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have such influence, making the Beijing Club so eager to participate. The organizer’s strength must be on par with the Situ family!”

Yu Yihan hesitated for a moment, as if recalling something, her eyes growing more serious. In the complex and diverse environment of Beijing, there were many long-standing forces or families that truly existed and could even influence the economic trends of the entire nation…

As for what Yu Yihan said, Xiao Yufan naturally understood very well. Old Master Situ had mentioned more than once that many things were not as simple as they appeared on the surface. The visible forces might not be the most formidable; the truly fearsome ones were those that remained hidden.

“I wonder what this financial summit is about. If the Beijing Club is involved, it’s hard to say whether something else might happen. It’s still unclear whether this is a feast or a trap!”

Xiao Yufan sighed inexplicably, unable to make a decision for the moment. The development of Huihuang had always avoided conflicts with the Beijing Club, but he knew one thing for certain: Huihuang and the Beijing Club could never coexist peacefully.

Beijing could be said to control the economic lifeline of the entire nation. Only those who have experienced it truly understand how deep the waters run. When they reached the manor’s entrance, the many guards who had been respectfully letting them through suddenly stopped them, clearly not intending to let them in…

No one wanted others to take a share of the pie, especially the Beijing Club, a behemoth in Beijing, which certainly didn’t want Huihuang to regain its former glory.

It couldn’t be ruled out that this financial summit was targeting Huihuang, but even so, he had no choice but to accept the invitation. After all, this was a gathering in the business world. If Huihuang didn’t participate, it would inevitably invite criticism, which would be too convenient for those with ulterior motives.

After much deliberation, Xiao Yufan decided to go. He would face whatever came his way. He truly didn’t believe that the Beijing Club could do much to Huihuang. With the Situ family as his backing, Xiao Yufan wasn’t that intimidated.

“Let’s not think too pessimistically. This financial summit might actually be an opportunity for Huihuang. This is a significant event in the business world, and it could definitely propel Huihuang to greater heights…”

Yu Yihan offered words of comfort. In her view, the Beijing Club wouldn’t go to such lengths. If they really wanted to take action against Huihuang, why would they go through such a roundabout way?

“I hope so. I hope this financial summit won’t disappoint me…”

A glint of determination flashed in Xiao Yufan’s eyes. He already had his own ideas. Although he had taken over Huihuang, many people still saw him as a playboy dependent on the Situ family. This time, he wanted everyone to understand the true potential of Huihuang.

A day passed in the blink of an eye, and in that short time, it was no less than a major storm in the business world. The next day, as everyone anticipated, the financial summit was held as scheduled.

Originally, Xiao Yufan only intended to have Yu Yihan and Lin Jiayao accompany him, but he couldn’t resist the persistence of the other two women and finally agreed to their request.

Xiao Yufan could imagine the stunning scene when Yu Yihan, Lin Jiayao, and the others appeared at the summit. With four beautiful women making their entrance, he was genuinely worried it might cause a stir…

When the five of them arrived at the manor where the summit was being held, they were immediately struck by a sense of awe. Not only were the luxury cars parked at the entrance more impressive than a car show, but even the armed police officers seemed extraordinary, exuding an aura that seemed no less formidable than the elite members of the Tian Group.

From such a grand scene, it was clear that this financial summit was even more high-profile than imagined. Which faction could possibly have such influence? Xiao Yufan kept searching in his mind but couldn’t find the answer he wanted…

Today, Lin Jiayao wore a large pair of sunglasses, perfectly concealing her lively eyes. Although her stunning beauty was still evident, at a glance, it was hard to recognize her as the goddess who stood on the pedestal.

The other women were also dressed in dazzling gowns, like beautiful princesses, turning heads wherever they went. In contrast, Xiao Yufan looked more like an ordinary bodyguard, closely following behind the women. A faint smile lingered on his lips. Being able to accompany these women was, in its own way, a kind of happiness for him…

“Wolong Manor? What a domineering name. The owner of this manor must be a formidable figure!” Looking at the inscription on the stone tablet outside the manor, Xiao Yufan smiled, his eyes filled with a hint of amusement…

“It seems it must be some reclusive family. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have never heard of Wolong Manor before. Beijing is truly a place where dragons and tigers hide…”

Looking at the golden characters, Yu Yihan’s eyes also changed slightly. The name Wolong Manor was undeniably domineering, but there had been no prior information about it, which was enough to show how low-key the manor was.

“This really piques my curiosity. Let’s go in and see what makes Wolong Manor so special!”

Glancing at the thinning crowd at the entrance, Xiao Yufan stepped forward toward the manor. Yu Yihan and the others quickly followed, filled with curiosity and a sense of inexplicable excitement about the financial summit.

From such a magnificent display, it was clear that this financial summit was even more high-profile than expected. Xiao Yufan kept racking his brain, trying to figure out which faction could possess such power, but he came up empty…

Today, Lin Jiayao wore large sunglasses that perfectly concealed her expressive eyes. Although her beauty was undeniable, the glasses made it difficult for anyone to recognize her at a glance—she was the goddess who stood atop the pinnacle of the world.

The other girls were also dressed in dazzling evening gowns, like elegant princesses wherever they went, drawing admiration from all directions. In contrast, Xiao Yufan looked more like an ordinary bodyguard trailing behind them, a faint smile playing on his lips. To be by their side was, in itself, a kind of happiness for him…

“Wolong Villa? What a bold name. It seems the owner of this villa must be an extraordinary figure!” Xiao Yufan chuckled, looking at the engraved stone tablet at the entrance that read “Wolong Villa,” his eyes gleaming with amusement.

“It must be a hidden family,” Yu Yihan replied, her expression subtly shifting as she gazed at the golden inscription. “Otherwise, we wouldn’t have heard nothing about Wolong Villa before. Beijing really is a place where dragons and tigers lurk.”

“This has truly sparked my curiosity. Let’s go inside and see what makes this Wolong Villa so special!”

Looking at the increasingly sparse crowd at the entrance, Xiao Yufan took a step forward, walking into the manor. Yu Yihan and the others quickly followed, filled with curiosity and a strange sense of excitement about this financial summit.