Since he had decided to help Lingyun Enterprise, Xiao Yufan naturally had no hesitation. The stealthy actions he had taken back at the mansion were probably unknown even to Lan Tianyuan…
The current Lingyun Enterprise appeared extremely desolate, devoid of its former glory. Many employees looked listless, even more dispirited than during its darkest days. Where was the vigor and vitality befitting one of the twin-star enterprises?
As Lan Yue entered the company, the receptionists at the front desk barely managed to summon a bit of alertness. Although Lan Yue rarely appeared at Lingyun, everyone knew that in Tianyuan’s eyes, this younger sister meant more than the entire company itself.
“Is Brother in Lingyun…” Lan Yue smiled gently as she slightly nodded and asked.
“The Chairman is upstairs, Miss Lan. You can just go up…”
The receptionists naturally dared not show any negligence. Although Lingyun was currently struggling, they still relied on it to make a living. Offending the sister of such an important figure would only mean they’d have to pack their bags and leave.
As Lan Yue ascended, accompanied by Xiao Yufan, he continuously scanned the layout of Lingyun Enterprise. He noticed that although the company’s location gathered good feng shui, it failed to attract wealth. In other words, it was a feng shui treasure spot that couldn’t fulfill its potential.
For a company, feng shui essentially meant gathering three vital energies: popularity, wealth, and fortune. Only by gathering these three could a company reach its peak. Yet Lingyun’s layout was leaking wealth energy. Even without Xiao Yufan altering the feng shui formation, Lingyun’s disadvantages would soon surface.
“It seems someone doesn’t want Lingyun to thrive. The Beijing Club must be behind this…”
Xiao Yufan didn’t even need to think. The only ones who wouldn’t want Lingyun to prosper were probably Fengyun Enterprise and the Beijing Club. In the business world, there are no permanent friends, only perpetual interests.
No one could deny that Beijing’s business world was a golden goose, and no one ever said no to more money—not even the Beijing Club. Therefore, no one wanted a strong new player coming in to take a share of the profits.
Lan Yue effortlessly made her way to the Chairman’s office door. Although she rarely involved herself in Lingyun’s affairs, she was intimately familiar with the company’s layout. Yet as she approached the door, Xiao Yufan sensed a slight hesitation in her.
“What’s wrong? Don’t you want to go in? Or have you changed your mind?”
Xiao Yufan also paused his steps. Seeing Lan Yue’s somewhat dazed expression, he smiled, gently patted her shoulder, and spoke soothingly.
“No, I’m just a little scared…”
“Scared that the two of you might end up fighting after going in? If you do fight, who will Yue’er side with?”
Knowing Lan Yue must have her concerns, Xiao Yufan didn’t know what else to say. Instead, he voiced her worries directly, hoping it would ease her mind. Besides, Xiao Yufan believed that Lan Tianyuan wasn’t someone who would lose sight of the bigger picture.
“One is my brother, the other is you, Brother Fan. I don’t want any conflict between you two. Although Yue’er can’t do much, I still hope Lingyun and Huihuang won’t reach such a point…”
“A goddess with feelings in her heart,” Xiao Yufan mused as he scratched his nose, his gaze softening. He felt a surge of emotion. In his view, the question itself was somewhat absurd, yet in Lan Yue’s heart, his position was clearly no less important than her brother’s. He faintly sensed something deeper.
“Don’t worry, Lan Yue. I promise I won’t fight back or talk back, okay? As long as I can help Lingyun, I don’t want to see the domain of the twin-star enterprises decline like this…”
Even Xiao Yufan himself hadn’t expected the feng shui formation to have such a massive impact. Perhaps the formation had triggered many other issues, gradually dragging Lingyun Enterprise downhill. In any case, he felt this matter was closely related to him.
Blushing slightly, Lan Yue nodded. She didn’t know exactly what kind of feelings she had for this man, but she truly enjoyed the time they spent together—just like now, peaceful and serene.
“Tiring to stand outside, isn’t it, my young master from the Situ family? I suppose I should feel honored that you’ve graced Lingyun with your presence!”
Just as Lan Yue was about to push the door open, it silently cracked open a bit. A slightly aged voice came through. Yet when Lan Tianyuan’s current appearance came into view, despite Xiao Yufan’s preparedness, he still felt a jolt of surprise.
Lan Tianyuan’s disheveled look could only be described as haggard. His dry, lusterless hair and the bitter, strained smile on his face were a far cry from his previously calm and composed demeanor.
“I just came to see how far my rival could fall into decay!”
Slightly shaken, Xiao Yufan met Lan Tianyuan’s piercing gaze with a faint smile, trying to steady his emotions. After all, he had come here to help, not to fight.
“Come in then. I don’t mind your mockery. But I’m curious—why did the Beijing Club set a trap for Huihuang, yet Huihuang emerged unscathed, while Lingyun suffered a major setback…”
Lan Tianyuan opened the door and walked inside. As his eyes fell on Lan Yue beside Xiao Yufan, he seemed to understand. It seemed the old saying was true—when a daughter grows up, there’s no keeping her close. Despite all his efforts to hide Lingyun’s current state, Xiao Yufan had still found out.
An offhand remark made Xiao Yufan’s brow subtly furrow. It seemed Lan Tianyuan knew something about the feng shui formation, though he hadn’t directly linked Lingyun’s troubles to it. This realization eased Xiao Yufan’s mind somewhat.
The office was simply decorated, yet a photo of Lan Yue and Lan Tianyuan together occupied the most prominent spot on the desk. It was evident the siblings shared an unusually close bond. No wonder, back then at the bar, when Lan Yue had been in trouble, Lan Tianyuan had arrived just in time…
“So, the Chairman of Huihuang has come to laugh at Lingyun’s misfortune. You’ve seen it with your own eyes now—Lingyun is no longer a threat to Huihuang!”
“Brother, how can you say that? Brother Fan is here to help us! Can’t you just be a little nicer? If you keep talking like this, I swear I won’t let you go home today…”
Lan Yue pouted, her voice tinged with playful indignation. Instantly, Lan Tianyuan softened, offering a sheepish smile, leaving Xiao Yufan feeling rather speechless. Truly, every mighty person had their own kryptonite. Seeing the two of them, he couldn’t help but think of Qing Luan and Qing Yuanfeng…
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