In fact, even Xiao Yufan himself wasn’t entirely sure why Qing Yuanfeng’s words had affected him so deeply—perhaps the words had genuinely touched him, or perhaps he simply didn’t want the women by his side to suffer again…
Although the business world in Beijing was in constant turmoil, the two major enterprises, Fengyun and Lingyun, had taken no action at all, seemingly accepting everything happening around them. However, those who paid close attention knew very well that this was merely the calm before the storm.
Days passed quietly, until another major event shook the business circles of Beijing, once again shifting everyone’s attention elsewhere…
Inside a small manor, Xiao Yufan looked at the invitation in his hand with a hint of surprise. He kept wondering in his mind who had organized this financial summit and how it had managed to generate such a massive impact.
“Just who could it be that has earned such serious attention from the Beijing Club and even managed to invite so many top business leaders? Judging from the promotion alone, this financial summit is clearly no ordinary affair…”
Xiao Yufan glanced at Jiao’er beside him, a faint smile curling his lips, as if murmuring to himself, half in curiosity, half in confusion.
“If I had to guess, I’d say it must be some powerful aristocratic families behind this. Otherwise, how could it have such a massive influence? For the Beijing Club to scramble for a spot, the organizers must be at least as strong as the Situ family!”
Yu Yihan hesitated for a moment, as if recalling something, her gaze turning heavier. In Beijing, a city teeming with hidden power, there were many ancient and influential families whose existence was real and whose influence could even sway the entire economy of China…
Xiao Yufan naturally understood this well. Elder Situ had mentioned more than once that many things were not as simple as they seemed on the surface. The real threats were not always the ones in the spotlight, but often those lurking in the shadows.
“I wonder what the real purpose of this financial summit is. If the Beijing Club is involved, there’s no telling what else might happen. It might very well turn out to be a banquet with hidden knives…”
Xiao Yufan sighed faintly, hesitating for a moment. Huihuang had always avoided direct conflict with the Beijing Club, but deep down, he knew one thing for certain—Huihuang and the Beijing Club could never coexist peacefully forever.
Beijing essentially controlled the economic lifeline of the entire nation, and the depth of its power was something only those who had experienced it could truly understand. As the group approached the manor’s entrance, the guards who usually welcomed them respectfully now blocked their path, clearly unwilling to let them through…
No one wanted a share of their territory disturbed, especially the Beijing Club, a giant in the capital, which certainly didn’t want Huihuang to regain its former glory.
It was even possible that this financial summit had been specifically targeted at Huihuang. Yet, despite this, Xiao Yufan had no choice but to accept the invitation. After all, this was a business gathering, and if Huihuang refused to attend, it would only invite unnecessary gossip, playing right into the hands of those who wished to see them fail.
Thus, after much deliberation, Xiao Yufan decided to go. If enemies came, he would meet them with generals; if floods came, he would stop them with earth. He truly didn’t believe the Beijing Club would dare to do anything drastic to Huihuang, not with the Situ family standing behind him.
“We shouldn’t think too negatively either,” Yu Yihan tried to reassure him. In her opinion, the Beijing Club wouldn’t go to such lengths unless they had no other choice. If they truly wanted to strike at Huihuang, why bother going through such a roundabout method?
“Let’s hope you’re right. I just hope this financial summit doesn’t disappoint me…”
A sharp glint flickered in Xiao Yufan’s eyes. He had already made up his mind. Although he had taken over Huihuang, many still saw him as just a spoiled rich kid clinging to the Situ family’s coattails. This time, he would show them all the true potential of Huihuang.
The day passed quickly, and in the business world, a single day could bring about a storm. The next day, as everyone anticipated, the financial summit commenced as scheduled.
Originally, Xiao Yufan had planned to bring only Yu Yihan and Lin Jiayao with him. However, after some persistent pleading from the other two girls, he finally gave in and agreed to their request.
Xiao Yufan could already imagine the scene when Yu Yihan, Lin Jiayao, and the others stepped onto the summit. Four stunning beauties appearing together—surely it would cause quite a stir…
As the five of them arrived at the venue, a sense of awe immediately overwhelmed them. The luxurious cars parked at the entrance were more impressive than those at an auto show, and the armed police standing guard looked far from ordinary. The aura radiating from them seemed no weaker than that of the Tian Team’s elite warriors.
From such a grand display, it was clear that this financial summit was even more prestigious 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 a large pair of sunglasses, skillfully concealing her bright eyes. Although her extraordinary beauty couldn’t be completely hidden, she was almost unrecognizable at a glance, even though she was a goddess worshipped by many.
The other girls were also dressed in dazzling evening gowns, like graceful princesses, drawing attention wherever they went. In contrast, Xiao Yufan looked more like a humble bodyguard trailing behind them, a faint smile lingering on his lips. To be by their side was, in itself, a kind of happiness for him…
“Wolong Manor? What a bold name! It seems the owner of this manor must be a formidable figure!” Xiao Yufan chuckled, his eyes gleaming with amusement as he looked at the engraved stone tablet standing several meters tall at the entrance.
“It must be some reclusive aristocratic family,” Yu Yihan replied, her expression subtly shifting as she gazed at the golden inscription. “Otherwise, we wouldn’t have heard nothing about Wolong Manor before. Beijing truly is a place full of hidden tigers and crouching dragons…”
“This has definitely sparked my curiosity. Let’s go in and see what makes Wolong Manor so extraordinary!”
After glancing at the increasingly sparse crowd at the entrance, Xiao Yufan stepped forward. Yu Yihan and the others quickly followed, their hearts filled with anticipation and excitement for what lay ahead at this mysterious financial summit…
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