“Do any of you have an invitation? This place isn’t open to just anyone, and judging from your appearance, you don’t look like attendees of the financial summit…”
The guards immediately surrounded Xiao Yufan, their lustful gazes fixed on the tight figures of the women, completely ignoring the increasingly icy glare from Xiao Yufan.
“Here’s the invitation. Take a good look…”
The invitation flew through the air and landed in front of them. Xiao Yufan could tell that these people had been instructed to stop him, but he had no intention of stooping to their level. If a dog bites you, would you bite it back?
“You’re five people, but you only have one invitation. One invitation won’t do. We brothers have it tough enough, so we hope you won’t make things difficult for us…”
He didn’t even glance at the invitation as the guard spoke in a very ‘sincere’ manner. Yet the fleeting disdain in his eyes was clearly seen by Xiao Yufan.
“If possible, I hope this good sir can make an exception. After all, we are guests of Wolong Villa…”
Xiao Yufan suppressed his rising anger, his lips curling into a cold smile. These people actually thought highly of themselves. If it weren’t for his intention to avoid unnecessary trouble, not only these few people, but even the combined guards of the entire villa wouldn’t have been enough to pose any threat.
“Making an exception might be possible. I was thinking about these pretty ladies…”
His expression turned lecherous, his eyes sweeping over the four women one by one, before he swallowed hard. They had seen no shortage of beautiful women all day, but when they saw Tianxuan and the others, they were still struck by their beauty, especially Lin Jiayao, who wore sunglasses and exuded a naturally seductive charm.
“Slap…”
Before the man could finish speaking, Tianxuan, who stood at the outermost edge, had already moved. A sharp sound echoed through the air, and before anyone could react, they were all frozen in shock.
“Daring to have impure thoughts about my woman—this is the punishment you deserve. You should be grateful to still be alive…”
Only one person on the scene could clearly see Tianxuan’s movement—Xiao Yufan. Since leaving the Tian Group, this girl’s strength had not only not diminished, but had improved significantly. It was likely that even several members of the Tian Group would now struggle against her.
The atmosphere was eerily silent. People passing by the entrance of Wolong Villa turned their attention toward the commotion, wondering who would dare to act so brazenly in such a setting…
Xiao Yufan himself remained unfazed. Since the slap had already happened, was he supposed to apologize? Even if the host of Wolong Villa was someone of great importance, it still wouldn’t make him bow.
Meanwhile, inside Wolong Villa, within an ancient room, an elderly man resembling a butler received a report from a subordinate. His lips twitched slightly, and soon after, his expression turned into an amused smile.
“He truly lives up to being the man that Miss has never forgotten—so defiant indeed! But this kind of temperament suits this old man’s taste quite well…”
This man was the butler of Wolong Villa, essentially its master. The reason for hosting this financial summit was, in fact, for one person—the man who had occupied the young lady’s thoughts day and night.
“If I’m not mistaken, the person you’re expecting, Master An, is Xiao Yufan, right? But Young Master Qing Yuanfeng has already given instructions…”
“If someone dares to harm the person Miss cherishes, even if Qing Yuanfeng and the Hu family share a close relationship, I won’t let it slide. If necessary, I will ensure he understands that in Beijing, Qing’s Lingyun Enterprise isn’t the only dominant force!”
A cold glint flashed in his eyes. If Xiao Yufan had been present, he would have recognized from the butler’s words that the “Miss” being referred to must be Hu Yingluo, who had been away from Beijing for quite some time. Yet Xiao Yufan would never witness this scene.
Standing beside the old man, the subordinate appeared extremely respectful. Although the latter was merely a butler of the Hu family, those who understood the true power of the Hu family would know exactly how significant this position was.
Perhaps in the capital, the Hu family was not particularly well-known, and not many people had even heard of this ancient clan. However, with its headquarters in the United Kingdom, the Hu family held an unshakable position in the entire Chinese business world. In a certain sense, the Hu family was in no way inferior to the Situ family, which held prominent status in politics, the military, and commerce.
“A few guards are still holding Xiao Shao at the gate. What should I do now…”
Understanding the implication in Master An’s words, the man hesitated, unsure of what action to take. He was merely the head of the guards at the estate and wished to offend no one unnecessarily.
“I’ll go with you. I understand his temperament quite well. If I don’t show up personally, he might really cause chaos at this financial summit…”
Shaking his head with a smile, although Master An had never met Xiao Yufan before, he had learned much about his character through the young lady’s occasional mentions. He believed that if the conflict continued unchecked, even he himself might not be able to control the situation.
Upon hearing that Master An would personally intervene, the man exhaled in relief. At least he wouldn’t have to deal with such a difficult matter himself. However, someone capable of receiving personal reception from the master of Wolong Villa must be extremely rare in all of Beijing…
Outside the villa’s gate, under the pressure from Xiao Yufan’s aura, the guards exchanged uneasy glances. They were all former special forces, yet none had been able to follow Tianxuan’s movement. They weren’t fools; from the auras of Xiao Yufan and Tianxuan, they could tell that these people were definitely beyond their capacity to provoke.
“Step aside. If he wants to enter, you can’t stop him. Besides, did I ever teach you to treat guests like this? Go back and think about who exactly you’re working for!”
Just as the atmosphere grew awkward, a slightly aged voice came from behind the crowd. Xiao Yufan slowly turned around, locking eyes with the approaching man’s weathered gaze…
“Master An, it was them who started it first, we were just…”
One of the guards tried to defend himself, but upon meeting Master An’s icy stare, his voice immediately faltered. Normally, this old man appeared very amiable, and they couldn’t understand why he had suddenly turned so stern today.
“I wonder if you have an invitation. Not just anyone can enter here, and you don’t seem like the type to attend a financial summit…”
The guards closed in around Xiao Yufan, their lecherous eyes fixed on the women’s tight figures, completely ignoring Xiao Yufan’s increasingly icy gaze.
“Here’s the invitation, take a good look…”
The invitation flew out of his hand. Xiao Yufan could tell that these people were stopping him on someone’s orders, but he didn’t want to stoop to their level. If a dog bites you, do you bite it back?
“There are five of you, and only one invitation. We’re just doing our job, so please don’t make it difficult for us…”
Without even glancing at the invitation, the guard spoke with feigned sincerity, though the flash of disdain in his eyes didn’t escape Xiao Yufan’s notice.
“If possible, I’d appreciate it if you could make an exception. After all, we are guests of the Wolong Villa…”
Suppressing his rising anger, Xiao Yufan forced a cold smile. These people really thought they were something. If it weren’t for his desire to avoid trouble, not just these few guards, but the entire villa’s security team combined wouldn’t be enough to handle him.
“Making an exception isn’t impossible. I see these ladies…”
The man’s expression turned lecherous as his gaze swept over the four women, his throat visibly gulping. They had seen many beautiful women that day, but when they laid eyes on Tianxuan and the others, they were struck by their stunning beauty, especially Lin Jiayao, who exuded a natural allure with her sunglasses.
“Slap…”
Before the man could finish his sentence, Tianxuan, standing on the outer edge, moved. A sharp sound echoed, and before anyone could react, the man was left stunned.
“Thinking about my woman? This is the punishment you deserve. You should be grateful you’re still alive…”
Only Xiao Yufan could clearly see Tianxuan’s movements. Since leaving the Tian Group, her skills hadn’t diminished; in fact, they had improved significantly. Even the top members of the Tian Group would struggle to handle her now.
The atmosphere turned eerily silent. People passing by the entrance of Wolong Villa turned their heads, wondering who would dare to cause trouble in such a place…
Xiao Yufan felt no remorse. The deed was done, and he wasn’t about to apologize. Even if the owner of Wolong Villa was some big shot, it wouldn’t make him bow his head.
Meanwhile, inside the villa, in a quaint room, an elderly man who looked like a steward twitched his lips upon hearing the report, a playful smile spreading across his face.
“As expected of the man our young lady can’t forget. Truly unruly. But this temperament suits my taste…”
This man was the steward of Wolong Villa, effectively its master. The financial summit had been organized for one person—the man who had captured the young lady’s heart.
“If I’m not mistaken, the person Steward An is waiting for is Young Master Xiao, but Master Yuanfeng has instructed…”
“Anyone who dares to touch the young lady’s beloved, even if they have a close relationship with the Qing family, I won’t let it slide. When the time comes, I’ll make sure he knows that in Beijing, his Lingyun Enterprise isn’t the only power!”
A cold glint flashed in his eyes. If Xiao Yufan were here, he would have recognized that the “young lady” referred to Hu Yingluo, who had been away from Beijing for a long time. But he wasn’t there to witness this.
Standing beside the elderly man, the other person was extremely respectful. Although the steward was just a servant of the Hu family, anyone who knew the true power of the Hu family would understand the significance of his position…
In Beijing, the Hu family might not be well-known, but their headquarters in the UK gave them an unshakable position in China’s business world. In some ways, the Hu family was no less influential than the Situ family, which held significant power in politics, the military, and commerce…
“The guards are still outside, locked in a standoff with Young Master Xiao. What should I do now…”
Hearing the undertone in Steward An’s words, the man was at a loss. He was just the head of the villa’s security, and he didn’t want to offend anyone unnecessarily.
“I’ll go with you. I know his temperament well. If I don’t show up, he might just turn this financial summit upside down…”
With a wry smile, Steward An shook his head. Though he had never met Xiao Yufan, he had learned enough about him from the young lady’s words to know that if the conflict escalated, even he might not be able to control the situation.
Hearing that Steward An would personally intervene, the man breathed a sigh of relief. At least he wouldn’t have to handle such a delicate matter himself. But the fact that the master of Wolong Villa would personally receive someone was a rare occurrence in Beijing, reserved for only a select few…
Outside the villa, under the pressure of Xiao Yufan’s aura, the guards exchanged uneasy glances. They were former special forces, yet they hadn’t even seen Tianxuan’s movements. They weren’t fools; they could tell from Xiao Yufan and Tianxuan’s presence that these were people they couldn’t afford to provoke.
“Step aside. If he wants to enter, you can’t stop him. Besides, did I teach you to treat guests this way? Go back and think about who you’re really working for!”
Just as the atmosphere grew tense, a slightly aged voice came from behind the crowd. Xiao Yufan turned slowly, meeting the gaze of a pair of weathered eyes…
“Steward An, they were the ones who started it. We were just…”
One of the guards tried to explain, but under Steward An’s icy stare, his confidence crumbled. The old man was usually amiable, and they couldn’t understand why he had suddenly become so stern.
But they soon realized that Steward An’s change in demeanor was undoubtedly because of the young man before them. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been roused to intervene. With this realization, the once-arrogant guards lost all their bravado, silently cursing Qing Yuanfeng in their hearts…
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