Jin Zongquan, Xu Qing, and Xu Bing, who had witnessed the entire process, were left dumbstruck. Xu Bing in particular was frozen in disbelief, her plain eyes wide as her expression shifted again and again.
In today's Lingjin City, foreign rchants reigned supre. Feng Cang, especially, had already left an indelible impression on the city's populace. With the establishnt of Chunfeng Pavilion, he naturally lorded over everyone else, becoming a hegemonic presence. Across all of Lingjin City, no one dared to challenge his authority. This had beco a common understanding.
However, who could have imagined that Chunfeng Pavilion, having just unveiled its signboard, would have already been toppled? Feng Cang, the so-called little overlord, had not only been slapped across the face but was now trembling with fear, not daring to make a move, let alone let out a fart. The most crucial point was that the person who had acted hadn't even stepped out of his car.
"Did Chunfeng Pavilion just pick a fight with the wrong person? Who on earth is that man? He's so incredibly domineering."
"To make Feng Cang behave so taly, he must be no ordinary individual."
Chunfeng Pavilion had been unstoppable, utterly dominant and at its zenith. But today, its leader had been slapped and was now silent and subdued. As the news spread swiftly, even those who hadn't witnessed it firsthand could feel an extre sense of satisfaction and relief.
So what if Feng Cang is powerful and overbearing? Look at him now, he got beaten, didn't he?
When word got out that the mysterious man intended to settle scores with Chunfeng Pavilion the very next day, the tide of discussion surged to unprecedented levels. For the local residents, their blood boiled with excitent.
"He... he was stripped of his position, wasn't he?" After a long mont of stunned silence, Xu Bing swallowed hard and asked incredulously, "How does he still have such imnse influence?"
"What if the Zhennan Prince was 'stripped of his position' only so he could be promoted?" Jin Zongquan said somberly, his hands clasped so tightly behind his back that his knuckles were white as he suppressed the tumultuous thoughts in his mind.
Xu Bing: "..."
Xu Qing: "..."
Promoted? What could that an?
Not long ago, the Martial Departnt had issued a docunt establishing the new position of War God of the State, ranked even above the Nine Gates Admiral, with the title 'Carefree'. Subsequently, this newly appointed War God of the State had personally gone to Hanyun Valley. There, he first executed a general on the front lines before leading his troops south to plant their fluttering war banner in the Barbarians' capital. This battle not only boosted the troops' morale but also showcased the nation's might.
Could it be... him?!
"This..." Xu Bing's face changed drastically. She forced herself to speak, "Elder Jin, you can't be serious. How is that possible?"
"Then explain this to : why would the great Young Master Feng Cang be so scared by a re business card that he didn't dare let out a peep?" Jin Zongquan demanded.
Xu Bing: "..."
"One should have so conscience. Even if he has truly retired with nothing to his na, he once shed blood and sweat for this empire and guarded the peace of the region. He deserves the respect of every one of us," Jin Zongquan stared coldly at Xu Bing, "not to be soone you can step on for amusent."
***
While everyone was reveling in Chunfeng Pavilion's disastrous opening day, its key mbers were already preparing counterasures. Their first move was to urgently seek an audience with a mber of the Gao Family sent from Cangyun City.
This news caused a huge uproar as soon as it spread. It was rumored that the Gao Family was one of the eight most powerful families in Cangyun City, wielding an influence beyond the imagination of any ordinary person. The reason these foreign rchants had dared to act so brazenly was precisely because they had the Gao Family's backing.
If the Gao Family were to intervene, wouldn't the situation undergo a massive change?
"Who from the Gao Family is coming?" Chen Yang asked casually as he arrived outside the Qin Corporation building, his gaze sweeping over the bustling crowd.
"An old acquaintance of ours, actually. Gao Fan," Yang Hu said with a shrug.
The last ti they had t, Gao Fan had shown up at their door with his n, intending to throw Su Ling into the Qingyuan River to feed the fish because Su Ling had slept with his sister. In the end, Chen Yang had taught him a lesson.
"Enemies are bound to cross paths, aren't they?" Chen Yang said with a faint smile.
Yang Hu grinned, showing his teeth. He could already picture the look on the Gao family's young master's face when he finally t their Boss.
With Qin Qiu's return, the oppressive atmosphere that had been hanging over the Qin Corporation had eased sowhat. Chen Yang went straight to Qin Qiu's office, receiving respectful greetings from countless people along the way. News of his arrival spread like wildfire throughout the company, causing a major stir, especially in the sales departnt.
The notoriously loud-mouthed Hou Qiang stood with one foot on a chair, holding a teacup as he pontificated, "To sum it up, and considering the timing, the only person who could have slapped Feng Cang is our son-in-law."
The others all nodded in agreent. Soon, Hou Qiang's theory had spread throughout the entire company.
anwhile, Chen Yang had arrived at Qin Qiu's office. Having just finished with a pile of docunts, Qin Qiu was standing by the large floor-to-ceiling window, holding a coffee cup in one hand with her other arm wrapped around herself. She was a picture of graceful, slender elegance.
Chen Yang hugged her from behind. "Honey, what are you thinking about?"
"You—you scared !" Qin Qiu patted her chest to calm her racing heart and rolled her eyes at him. "I was just thinking how lucky I am to have you. Otherwise, that prescription would have fallen into soone else's hands long ago."
"Who could possibly snatch away sothing that belongs to my wife?" Chen Yang chuckled.
Leaning into his embrace, Qin Qiu simply smiled and said nothing more.
「The next day.」
After a night of speculation, the incident involving Chunfeng Pavilion and the mysterious big shot had beco the talk of the town. All eyes were now focused on Huitian Plaza. All of Chunfeng Pavilion's mbers had arrived early, dressed in formal attire with solemn expressions. As Feng Cang arrived, the group entered the building together, silently waiting for the man who had publicly slapped him to make his entrance.
For the ti being, there was no movent from the Gao Family in Cangyun City.
The public waited with bated breath to see how this sudden conflict would end. Slapping Feng Cang so hard he didn't dare move... that shows incredible strength and influence. But what would happen if this person went up against the Gao Family of Cangyun City?
Inside Chunfeng Pavilion's main office, people were scattered about, so sitting and so standing, all holding cigarettes with varied expressions.
Seated in the main chair, Feng Cang couldn't get the previous day's events out of his mind, the corner of his mouth twitching occasionally. He never would have dread that he would one day provoke the War God of the State! A single glance from the man had been enough to crush him with pressure, leaving him unable to lift his head and chilled to the bone.
THUD!
Feng Cang stubbed out his cigarette and tapped the table with his knuckles. "Everyone, be humble. If we anger this man, none of us will escape."
"You worry too much, Young Master Feng." Feng Cang's well-intentioned reminder was t with a snort of derision from a white-bearded elder. "There's no need to scare ourselves. Since he set the eting for today, he probably just wants a piece of the pie."
The elder continued, "Lingjin City's market is enormous, and the cake is huge. Even if he is the War God of the State, he's probably green with envy! First, he makes an example of us, then he waits for us to obediently offer him a stake in the company. It's a classic strategy."
Feng Cang glanced at the elder, Huo Ying, his expression darkening slightly. How can he still be so arrogant at a ti like this?
"Behave yourselves. This man is not as simple as you think," Feng Cang warned.
Huo Ying rely pursed his lips, clearly not taking the warning to heart.
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