Ma Teng’s efficiency was indeed impressive. Within a few hours, he had sent over information regarding Cheng Jingran. As expected, Cheng family’s network of connections in the capital was quite intricate…
“A financial club?” Xiao Yufan frowned, having identified from the network a prominent financial club with considerable influence in the capital. He vaguely recalled a brief encounter with someone from the club during a financial summit.
“No wonder Cheng Jingran has so much power. The relationship between the Cheng family and this financial club must be far from simple.”
Liu Hua furrowed her delicate brows, noticing the club as well. Although the financial club lacked the high profile of companies like Fengyun and Lingyun, that didn’t mean it was any less powerful…
It was simply because the club maintained a very low profile, so much so that many factions in the capital didn’t even consider it a threat. This allowed the club ample time to develop quietly. By now, its financial strength was likely staggering.
“Not necessarily,” Xiao Yufan replied. “It doesn’t mean Cheng Jingran can control the club. If I’m not mistaken, the financial club might have just lent Cheng a helping hand. Their relationship probably isn’t that close.”
Though Xiao Yufan wasn’t particularly familiar with the financial club, he knew it wielded considerable influence. After all, the financial sector itself was an extremely lucrative industry—something no one could deny.
“So… what should we do now?”
Liu Hua kept her eyes fixed on Xiao Yufan. She was well aware that the rise of Huihuang Enterprise and the downfall of the Capital Club were both orchestrated by this very man. Therefore, even facing the financial club, she knew he wouldn’t be intimidated in the least.
“With the financial club involved, things might get a bit complicated. However, for your husband, this is just a small matter—nothing I can’t handle!”
A playful smile appeared on his face as Xiao Yufan’s gaze lingered on Liu Hua’s alluring figure. His throat moved slightly, and a sudden surge of desire welled up inside him. It seemed every subtle expression and movement of hers stirred something deep within him…
Avoiding his bold stare, Liu Hua’s face flushed red. Although she had been on the receiving end of such looks many times before, she had never felt this nervous. It was because Xiao Yufan’s place in her heart had quietly changed.
Xiao Yufan slowly approached Liu Hua, his expression teasing. She didn’t retreat, maintaining eye contact, but as he drew closer, her body subtly trembled. Despite having been kissed forcefully before, in her emotionally barren world, this might as well be her first kiss…
“If Cheng Jingran dares to show up here again, tell him you’re mine. If he tries any more tricks, I won’t let him leave the capital alive!”
Just as Liu Hua’s beautiful eyes slowly closed, Xiao Yufan suddenly stepped back, amused by her flustered expression. With a final sentence, he turned and walked away…
Since Liu Hua hadn’t fully accepted him yet, Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a hurry. He had time to wait—and he knew it wouldn’t be long.
“You… coward…”
Softly muttering toward his retreating figure, Liu Hua’s slender fingers gently touched her lips. Her face flushed crimson, spreading all the way to her ears. Gone was her usual icy demeanor. As the emotional tension between them finally dissipated, she realized her hatred toward the Liu family had quietly diminished.
After leaving Liu Hua, Xiao Yufan didn’t head straight to Huihuang. Instead, following Ma Teng’s directions, he went directly to the financial club. He was curious to meet the club’s people and gauge their true power…
“I hope the Cheng family’s ties to the financial club aren’t too deep. Otherwise, this might take more effort than expected…”
Standing at the entrance of the financial club, Xiao Yufan muttered to himself. It wasn’t that he feared the club, but he wanted to avoid unnecessary entanglements. Right now, Huihuang was at a crucial stage in breaking through the capital’s constraints, and he couldn’t afford to be distracted.
“Who are you?” As Xiao Yufan stepped inside, he was immediately stopped by two guards.
“I’m here to visit the president of the financial club. Please inform him of my arrival…”
Though stopped, Xiao Yufan remained calm and composed. He wasn’t here to cause trouble, so he had no intention of acting arrogantly. Doing so might backfire.
“The president doesn’t normally meet visitors. Please leave. Anyone wishing to meet him must make an appointment in advance.”
Without hesitation, one of the guards replied. Although the financial club’s president wasn’t exactly a public figure, he was notoriously elusive. Even the guards rarely saw him, let alone ordinary visitors.
“Oh? Is that so?” Xiao Yufan looked slightly disappointed. Cheng Jingran’s other connections meant little to him, but the financial club was a different matter. Without clarifying their relationship, any move against the club could complicate things further…
“Little brother…” Just as Xiao Yufan was about to leave, a melodious voice suddenly called out. A familiar graceful image surfaced in his mind as he smirked.
A luxurious sports car smoothly pulled up in front of them. Seeing the car, the two guards exchanged surprised glances. This woman, who held a high position in the financial club, was practically their goddess.
Out stepped a breathtaking beauty from the car, her stunning figure turning heads wherever she went. She was the kind of woman who naturally drew attention wherever she appeared. Xiao Yufan, however, was puzzled—what was a member of the Dongfang family doing at the financial club?
“You’re not that much older than me. Don’t call me ‘little brother’ like that, or I might just take you by force…”
Xiao Yufan sighed, slightly exasperated. This enchanting woman always left him at a loss. Facing her, he was completely powerless—unable to scold or touch her, left only to endure her whims.
“Oh, go ahead. I’d like to see you try…”
She teasingly flicked a finger at him, then walked toward Xiao Yufan under the stunned gazes of the two guards. When had they ever seen the elegant Dongfang beauty behave so boldly? They swallowed hard, eyes wide.
“Demoness!” Xiao Yufan was at a loss for words. This woman was even more bewitching than Qin Menglu had been, and what’s more, she never played by the rules, making her completely unpredictable…
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