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The newcomer seemed quite pleased to enjoy the spotlight, waving his hand grandly as if he were an important figure. "Everyone, continue! Keep going!" After speaking, he scanned the room, and when his gaze landed on a corner, it suddenly brightened. He lifted his leg and walked over, shouting loudly, "Oh! Isn't that President Shu? I didn't expect you to be here too!"
Xin Yi looked in the direction and realized it was the woman she had just made eye contact with. At this moment, the woman's face still bore no expression; she simply replied calmly, "Yes, Lu Zong is also here."
The newcomer was Lufei. He had deliberately chosen to arrive just before the banquet started, which was his usual style to show off his importance. Little did he know that many people present had already concluded that his earlier entrance was just a way to seek attention.
Lufei was oblivious to how others judged him; he believed he had made a grand entrance like a celebrity. As for the lack of screams from the ladies, he shamelessly thought it was because they were already enchanted by him. He led his group straight to the table where President Shu was seated and plopped down next to her, continuing to chatter, "What do we call this? Right, it's fate! It's been ten years since I last sailed, and a hundred years to share a bed. I might have known President Shu for decades too; today we get to share a meal at the same table! Don't you think so, President Shu?"
President Shu's face remained expressionless, neither showing disgust nor joy, as if her face were a statue forever fixed in that expression. She didn't even glance at Lufei but replied lightly, "Lu Zong is joking."
From a distance, Xin Yi couldn't help but admire President Shu's calm demeanor. Such composure would be invaluable at a negotiation table. However, she wondered what kind of business President Shu was involved in and how large it might be...
Thinking of this made Xin Yi chuckle inwardly. At such an important moment today, why was she suddenly interested in this unfamiliar woman? Just as she intended to look away, she noticed President Shu's gaze drifting toward her intentionally or not.
With Xin Yi's keen eyes, she had already spotted that Lufei and his companions were all armed with powerful firearms at their waists. Xin Yi exchanged a knowing smile with Lijie, who nodded slightly at her before slipping out through a side door.
On the podium, Hong Tianhu announced the start of the banquet. One by one, well-trained hostesses entered from the side door to begin serving dishes. The menu needed no elaboration; such high-class banquets naturally featured an array of exquisite delicacies.
Huang Mang also came down and whispered a few words to Xin Yi before leading him to Hong Tianhu's table. Once all the guests were seated, Hong Tianhu raised his glass and stood up to say a few polite words before proposing a toast to everyone. The guests then began their meal.
Huang Mang sat on Hong Tianhu's left while Xin Yi sat on his right. The others were prominent figures from Longchuan City who all knew each other but had no impression of Xin Yi. However, given their seating arrangement, it seemed that Hong Tianhu held him in special regard, which drew some curious glances. After Hong Tianhu introduced them, everyone quickly became familiar with each other and began enjoying their drinks.
Half an hour into the banquet, Xin Yi exchanged glances with Hong Tianhu and Huang Mang. They understood each other and stood up to say to their tablemates, "Everyone enjoy yourselves; we will go toast at another table."
The guests hurriedly replied, "Third-in-Command please feel free."
Hong Tianhu and Huang Mang indeed went around to toast at other tables while Xin Yi took her drink and somewhat unsteadily walked toward Lufei's table.
Even from several tables away, she could hear Lufei's loud voice calling out: "President Shu doesn't give me any face? Just one cup—how about half a cup... You have to at least take a sip as a gesture! Look at me; I've already drunk my toast to you!"
"I'm sorry, Lu Zong; I really don't drink," President Shu replied unfazed, still speaking calmly.
"You bastard! Don't refuse a toast and then drink the penalty wine! Our Brother Lu is offering you a drink out of respect, don't be so ungrateful!" One of Lufei's lackeys stood up cursing.
"Slap!" A resounding slap echoed. "Are you looking for death? How dare you speak to President Shu like that!" After slapping the lackey, Lufei turned back to President Shu with a smile and said, "I'm sorry, President Shu, my subordinate doesn't understand the rules, please don't take offense."
"Damn it! Hurry up and apologize to President Shu!"
"Y-yes... I'm sorry, President Shu," the lackey said, covering half of his face as he spoke to President Shu.
President Shu coldly watched the antics of these two clowns. Such tricks might fool an ignorant young girl, but for someone like President Shu, who had navigated the business world, it was simply an insult to her intelligence.
"Alright, sit down," President Shu said lightly to the two. In truth, her gaze had already spotted Xin Yi approaching. Although her expression remained unchanged, Lufei followed her line of sight and saw Xin Yi staggering over.
Xin Yi walked straight up to Lufei and stopped, raising the cup in his hand and nervously saying, "L-Lu Boss, I was wondering if I could have the honor of toasting you?" He appeared very humble.
Lufei remained unmoved, crossing his legs and glancing at Xin Yi with disdain. "Who are you?"
"Lu Boss, I'm just a small-time thug from South District. I've long heard of your reputation but never had the chance to meet..."
"Enough! Stop wasting time!" Lufei waved his hand impatiently. "Since you seem to know your place, come over and work with me from now on!"
"Thank you, Lu Boss! Let me toast you!" Xin Yi quickly downed his drink after speaking.
Lufei didn't drink either; he casually glanced at President Shu beside him. However, it was clear that President Shu hadn't noticed his earlier bravado at all. She seemed completely uninterested in the situation and was elegantly eating her meal instead. This left Lufei feeling somewhat deflated.
After finishing his drink, Xin Yi didn't leave but continued standing there. Lufei grew annoyed and shouted at Xin Yi, "What are you still doing here? Get lost!"
Xin Yi smiled and leaned in close to Lufei's ear to whisper a few words. Lufei's eyes lit up with surprise as he exclaimed, "Are you serious?" Xin Yi simply smiled and nodded.
Lufei then stood up and told several of his subordinates, "You guys stay here and eat. Just so we're clear, I'm going to discuss something with this brother here and will be back soon!" He finished by casting a lewd glance at President Shu with a smirk on his face.
"Yes! Brother Fei," several subordinates hurriedly replied.
Lufei placed his hand on Xin Yi's shoulder and said affectionately, "Come on, brother, let's have a word."
Lufei led Xin Yi out through the side door of the hall.
...
Outside the estate, in the woods, three hundred people lay quietly in ambush, waiting for the right moment to charge in. Most of them were excited; after all, large-scale battles with so many people were not common. Of course, there were exceptions, like our battle-hardened Bald Brother, who was currently leaning against the root of a large tree, playing a rhythmic tune with his nose.
"Hey, what is that?!" a voice suddenly rang out among the shadows.
"What the hell are you shouting about?! Are you seeing ghosts?!" several voices scolded simultaneously; this was no time for jokes.
"No... I really saw a... shadow flash by over there..." The voice that had spoken first was uncertain, either out of anger or fear, as it stammered.
"You really are seeing things, and it's a fierce female ghost coming to take your soul away, hahaha..." others mocked with laughter.
"I did see it... but you guys don’t believe me... it's actually coming to take your souls," the voice mumbled quietly.
A few minutes later, the same voice called out again: "Look! Someone is coming over there!"
"You really... ah! There really are people coming! Quick, call Eagle Brother!" This time it was true; quite a few people were approaching—around a hundred of them—carrying steel pipes, knives, axes, and various weapons, marching towards them in a grand manner.
Bald Brother had already been awakened. He thought to himself: These few people dare to walk over so boldly; they are simply asking for death. After all, there were about three hundred brothers on their side. He smiled slightly and said, "Brothers, get ready to fight hard! Let's take down those Three Tiger Hall bastards!"
"Yes! Eagle Brother!"
"Alright! Since we've been discovered, let's go out and fight openly! Huh! Why can't I stand up?!"
"Ah! I can't stand up either!"
"I have no strength at all."
"Me too."
"It's over, we must have been ambushed!"
...
The entire forest was in an uproar; all three hundred people were unable to stand. Those who had been standing also fell to the ground, their weapons clattering to the ground as they watched a hundred or so people approach menacingly.
"Who is the leader?" One of the newcomers asked, surrounding the fallen individuals. A Black-Clad Man spoke up.
No one on the ground responded; they all turned their eyes toward the Bald Brother leaning against the tree roots. Seeing this situation, Bald Brother thought to himself that he was doomed today. They hadn't even started fighting, and they were already completely defeated. This was truly bizarre, and these guys were incredibly ungrateful; why were they all staring at him?
A few burly men approached Bald Brother and lifted him off the ground. One of them laughed heartily and said, "Isn't this Vulture Brother? How come you're personally leading the team? Hahaha..." Then he added, "Take this bald head inside, and drag everyone else out to the open space and guard them!"
The newcomers treated the incapacitated individuals like small chickens, dragging them all to an open area outside the forest and tossing them together. Then they surrounded them while a few others carried the equally immobile Bald Brother toward the estate...
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