The rest of the journey was rather uneventful. However, all the way, Xiao Yufan kept his eyes fixed on the wall behind that beautiful woman, though naturally, his gaze occasionally lingered on her for a moment or two.
As if sensing someone watching her from behind, the woman kept turning her head around. Each time, her eyes met Xiao Yufan’s head-on. Unconsciously, she had already labeled him as a pervert. Of course, she was accustomed to receiving such looks from others.
“If it weren’t for the two lunatics sitting next to me, I wouldn’t even bother glancing your way…”
Seeing the woman’s expression, Xiao Yufan realized he had definitely been misunderstood. However, how could he possibly explain himself? It was better not to make things worse by trying to justify. Still, he was quite curious—who would dare harm such a beautiful woman?
Sensing Xiao Yufan’s feelings, Qingluan burst into laughter again. She had never seen this man at a loss before, and now, watching him flustered like this, she found him rather endearing.
Of course, if Xiao Yufan had known that this young girl had described him as “cute” in her mind, he probably would have been completely taken aback. However, after being teased by her, he decided not to look at that woman anymore.
Although Tianxuan appeared cold to outsiders, she got along surprisingly well with every woman around Xiao Yufan, a fact that even Xiao Yufan deeply admired. Therefore, Tianxuan and Lanyue naturally got along very harmoniously.
At the same time, people in the northern business world received a piece of news: the Glory Group was moving into the north. This news was like a bombshell for the entire northern business sector.
Everyone clearly understood that Glory Group’s expansion into the north would inevitably affect some people’s interests. No company or faction would willingly allow an outsider to take a share of their profits.
Glory’s move into the north and Xiao Yufan’s appearance had stirred an invisible storm across the entire northern region. Although Glory had not yet firmly established itself in the north, the legends it had created in the capital city already made many people feel intense pressure.
At the very moment Xiao Yufan’s flight touched down, several factions received the news almost simultaneously. The northern business world began to churn with unrest.
In a residential compound of a military district, an elderly man was playing chess with someone in the square. A man standing behind him leaned in and whispered something into his ear. Finally, the old man placed his hand, landing directly into a losing position.
“A true general’s talent cannot be confined to one corner. Even a single horse or elephant piece can create an extraordinary effect.”
Looking at the chessboard on the stone table, the old man’s face revealed a faint smile. His voice, filled with a slightly aged tone, carried a sense of satisfaction. If some people saw his expression at this moment, they would surely be shocked—since when had this usually composed and unshakable man ever shown such an expression?
Meanwhile, in a luxurious club, three men stood with their hands behind their backs, gazing toward the direction of the capital city, lost in thought.
“Changwen, is that guy really that strong? You couldn’t even deal with him in the capital. I don’t believe he can make a big splash here in the north. This isn’t the capital anymore…”
A young man’s face was filled with arrogance. A contemptuous smirk curled his lips, making him look very casual. Although he smiled, an icy chill radiated from him.
“Gao Hong, don’t mistake your ignorance for pride. You’ve never encountered him, so you don’t know his cunning. Even Dongfang Haoran fell into his hands. If you don’t want to follow in others’ footsteps, don’t be so self-important!”
Situ Changwen sneered, clearly disagreeing with the man’s words. It was obvious he held no affection for this man named Gao Hong.
“You…”
“Can’t you two just stop bickering for once? Changwen is right. Old Master Situ is on his side, which proves he has absolute strength. If we take this lightly, he might rise to prominence in the north and eventually threaten our positions!”
Before Gao Hong could speak again, someone interrupted him. Hearing this, he wisely shut his mouth. Although he was also one of the three young northern leaders, he still dared not act too recklessly in front of this man.
“So what should we do now? He has protection here in the north…”
Situ Changwen had no feelings for the man he could call a younger brother. Xiao Yufan’s appearance had ruined his plans to take over the Situ family. Naturally, he harbored resentment.
“For now, let’s not act first. Let’s wait and see. If that guy is really as you described, he won’t stay quiet for long. Let others test his strength for us.”
In Situ Changwen’s view, this man in front of him would definitely not let things go. Because Xiao Yufan’s appearance was undoubtedly a threat, this answer surprised him slightly.
“Are you thinking about giving him a warning first, letting him know that this is the north, and it’s not him who calls the shots here…”
As if reading Situ Changwen’s thoughts, the young man smiled and shook his head. Naturally, he had his own agenda. As the strongest among the three northern young leaders, Luan Tianyu clearly knew what he should do now.
“Isn’t that right? If we don’t give him a warning, he will think we are afraid of him…”
“On the contrary, if he is warned the moment he arrives in the north, people will immediately suspect it was us, which would only help elevate his status. So we just need to wait quietly!”
Luan Tianyu replied, his eyes flashing with a cold glint. Xiao Yufan’s appearance in the north was no surprise to him because he understood that every member of the Situ family would stir up the business world, and Xiao Yufan was no exception.
Situ Changwen said no more, falling silent, his gaze deep and contemplative. He wasn’t stupid. At this moment, there was no need for him to act personally. Once Xiao Yufan entered the northern business world, there would definitely be no shortage of people who had intentions toward him.
As if the moment Xiao Yufan appeared in the north, many people vaguely felt that the entire north would soon be swept into an unprecedented storm. The Glory Club in the capital had created a legendary tale there, and now, with Glory’s expansion into the north, would another legend be born?
No one knew what would happen, but perhaps due to psychological factors, many factions and companies began to hold back slightly. At this critical moment, naturally, no one wanted to have any unpleasant conflicts with Glory…
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