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"Th-this..."
At this moment, Hong Qichang's face turned pale, cold sweat pouring down as he trembled and said, "I truly... I had no idea!"
He regretted it deeply; how nice it would have been to stay home, drink a couple of cups, and celebrate Lu Jiutang's death. Why did he impulsively come here?
Mud Horse, wasn't this just asking for humiliation?
Xiao Yun reached out and patted his head, asking, "Hong Gang Master, you really had no idea?"
When had Hong Qichang ever been treated like this in front of so many people?
At that moment, Hong Qichang felt like he was about to explode with anger.
But he didn't dare to lash out. He suppressed the rage boiling inside him and forced a smile that looked worse than crying, repeatedly saying, "Mr. Xiao, I... I really had no idea, truly had no idea!"
After hearing Hong Qichang's words, Xiao Yun nodded and smiled, "Oh, since even Hong Gang Master didn't know, I won't make things difficult for you. However, before you leave, I must tell you, Hong Gang Master, that my Brother Lu cannot die in vain. I will definitely find the mastermind behind this and make them pay!"
Although Xiao Yun's voice was not loud, it carried an imposing presence. The entire mourning hall fell into an eerie silence; one could hear a pin drop.
In that moment, Hong Qichang felt a chill run down his neck as if someone was about to strike him down with a knife. He couldn't help but shiver.
Hong Qichang understood the implication behind Xiao Yun's words; instead of referring to the murderer directly, he pointed out the need to find the mastermind. This clearly meant the finger was being pointed at him.
"Uh, Master Lu is fortunate to have such a good brother like you; he can die without regrets!" Hong Qichang forced a laugh and cupped his fists toward Xiao Yun.
He didn't dare stay in Lu Jiutang's mourning hall for another second and quickly left the Lu Family with his Five Tiger Generals in tow.
"Damn it, this Xiao Yun is simply too much! If I don't get rid of him soon, it seems I won't have a moment of peace!" Hong Qichang sat on the sofa at home, his face dark with anger as his teeth ground together audibly while he cursed.
Thinking about his cousin Li Qiqin, whom he had always wanted to be with but was now hidden away by Xiao Yun somewhere unknown, Hong Qichang felt even more furious and wished he could swallow Xiao Yun whole.
At this moment, aside from Blade being sent to the hospital, the remaining four Tiger Generals stood nervously beside him, not daring to breathe a word. They were all afraid that Hong Qichang would call their names to assassinate Xiao Yun. That peculiar person named Xiao was like a tiger; who would dare to provoke a tiger?
Before Hong Qichang could catch his breath, the phone rang.
"Who the hell are you?" Hong Qichang shouted impatiently without even glancing at the caller ID.
A charming voice came from the other end of the line: "Hong, who are you cursing at?"
"Ah... I'm sorry, it's Shadow Brother, I..."
Upon recognizing the voice, Hong Qichang felt as if a soul-reaping messenger had suddenly appeared before him, causing his voice to tremble.
Shadow Brother coldly said, "Hong, do you have any news about my sister Bai Man?"
"Bai Man... she was ambushed on her way to the Provincial Capital..."
Hong Qichang shivered all over, sweat pouring down his face.
"What? Who did this?"
From the phone came Shadow Brother's frantic roar.
"It was... it was Lu Jiutang, also known as the Grand Master of the Galactic District's Wolf Gang."
Hong Qichang said in fear, "After I found out it was him, I had him killed. However, he still has an assistant that we find difficult to deal with!"
He intended to mention Xiao Yun and use Shadow Brother's hand to eliminate him.
Sure enough, after hearing Hong Qichang's words, Shadow Brother furiously asked, "Who is his assistant?"
"His name is Xiao Yun..." Thus, Hong Qichang began to explain Xiao Yun's formidable abilities.
Of course, he didn't dare to mention the incident involving the Blood Curse Gate card that led to the kidnapping of Xiao Yun's mother. Instead, he fabricated a lie, saying that a group of Thugs had clashed with Xiao Yun.
Unexpectedly, upon learning about Xiao Yun, Shadow Brother fell silent for a moment before coldly stating, "Oh, is this person a god? How could one punch destroy an entire building? I am very interested in such a person. Don't provoke him for now; if there's a chance, I would really like to meet him!"
Upon hearing this, Hong Qichang felt a wave of despair. Was this “Shadow Brother” out of his mind? Why not just eliminate the person with the surname Xiao quickly?
He knew that as long as this person was alive, his days would be difficult.
But now that Shadow Brother had said this, what could he do?
After hanging up the phone, he called over the Four Tiger Generals and said, "From today on, don't provoke the Wolf Gang anymore. I can see that they have Xiao Yun backing them up; we can't afford to mess with this plague for now!"
The Four Tiger Generals were dumbfounded; now it was their turn to retreat like turtles.
In the underground world, the law of the jungle prevailed, which was not surprising.
When Hong Qichang returned home, his butler Old Kong handed him an invitation card and said, "Boss, the Royal Luxury Entertainment Club is holding an opening ceremony tomorrow. They sent an invitation and would like you to attend!"
"What entertainment club? Why should I attend their opening ceremony!" Hong Qichang was fuming inside and was about to tear up the invitation. However, when his gaze fell on the patterns surrounding the invitation, his pupils suddenly constricted.
The pattern was identical to that on the Blood Curse card.
What connection could there be between the Royal Luxury Entertainment Club and the Blood Curse Gate?
"Old Kong, prepare a generous gift; I will attend tomorrow!" Hong Qichang said obediently as he carefully put away the invitation.
He dared not skip it.
Old Kong shot him a strange glance. What happened to the Boss? The difference in his demeanor within such a short time was astonishing.
Three days later, Lu Jiutang was buried in the Tomb.
After the funeral, Lu Manor lost some of its liveliness and gained a sense of desolation.
Butler Old Wang had been busy for several days in a row, and it seemed that his old body could not withstand the strain, so he fell ill and took leave to return to the countryside to recuperate.
According to expectations, Cold as Ice should have moved back in with her sister after her brother-in-law's passing. However, she had developed a deep attachment to Passion Bar and was reluctant to leave; she even moved the headquarters of Wolf Gang to her place.
At this time, the empty and vast courtyard of Lu Manor gave off a somewhat gloomy atmosphere.
Now, aside from Torpedo and a few bodyguards from the Lu Family, only Cold Brow and her daughter Lulili remained in the house.
"Xiao Yun, can you come to my house for a visit?"
One morning half a month later, Cold Brow called Xiao Yun at home.
Her voice was weak, conveying a sense of helplessness.
Xiao Yun had just gotten up and eaten breakfast. He asked, "Sister-in-law, is something wrong?"
"…"
On the other end of the line came Cold Brow's soft sobs.
"Uh, well, sister-in-law, I… I’ll be right over!" Xiao Yun panicked.
He couldn't stand seeing a woman cry; when a woman shed tears, it felt like the end of the world to him. He quickly left his house, got into his car, and rushed toward Lu Manor.
After all, Lu Jiutang had instructed him to take good care of Cold Brow and her daughter. With Lu Jiutang gone, he couldn't just abandon them.
On the way, he wondered what trouble Cold Brow had encountered.
At that moment, he received a call from Geng Xingsheng, who said that after the Production Base started operations, the Beauty Perfume produced had been tried by the women in Panlong Mountain, and the results were quite remarkable. The next step was to hold a Flower Exhibition in the Galactic District to raise awareness.
Xiao Yun repeatedly agreed, and regarding the date for the Flower Exhibition, he would discuss it with Qiu Yue and Li Qiqin and notify him later. He also needed to contact some relevant departments to ensure their support at the event.
In fact, Xiao Yun wanted to invite the mayor Shen Tieshan's wife, Xiao Ling, since she was the president of the Galaxy City Beauty Association. Having her attend would significantly enhance their influence.
Just after hanging up, Miss Yukiko called again, saying that six of her sisters had rushed over from Island Nation and wanted to join Drunken Beauty Company. Moreover, these six women were quite knowledgeable about perfumes and beauty.
Damn!
Six beauties from Island Nation!
Hearing that six beauties were coming from Island Nation made Xiao Yun's heart race; he couldn't help but want to rush over immediately to see what these women looked like.
However, from Miss Yukiko's tone on the phone, Xiao Yun also realized that she was quite eager; she had been thinking about getting intimate with him but hadn't even touched his body yet. He chuckled to himself, thinking he could tease her for a few more days; it seemed like the time was approaching.
It was amusing to think that even if they managed to enter Panlong Mountain and were clearly told where Spiritual Eyes were located, they probably wouldn't be able to get close to Spiritual Eyes anyway.
That said, this time Island Nation was indeed generous, sending both money and beauties. If he didn't accept it as a citizen of the renowned Huaxia nation of etiquette, how could he face his ancestors?
"Hey, Miss Yukiko, I'm really sorry. I've been too busy these past few days. How about this? I'll call you another day and take you out for dinner!" Xiao Yun said sincerely, sounding apologetic enough to move even someone with a heart of stone.
He wasn't lying; there truly was a lot going on these days.
"Damn it!" Miss Yukiko hung up the phone in frustration, nearly in tears.
...
The car stopped in front of Lu Manor.
The two bodyguards at the entrance were already familiar with Xiao Yun and greeted him with smiles: "Brother Xiao is here! Haha, Madam is waiting for you inside!"
Xiao Yun smiled and nodded, walking straight into the courtyard.
Torpedo had gone out for something, leaving only Cold Brow sitting alone on the sofa. Xiao Yun had heard Lu Jiutang say that she never smoked, yet today she held a cigarette, gently taking a puff.
She wore a light purple long-sleeved knit top, cinched at the waist with a belt that accentuated her slightly slender figure even more. With a willow-like waist and a pair of soft, high breasts that stood out strikingly, her long legs were as graceful as white jade, adorned with crystal slippers.
Her spring-like willow brows framed a pair of watery eyes that seemed shrouded in mist, appearing quite dazed and filled with sorrow.
She elegantly inhaled the smoke, and between puffs, one could faintly see the traces of melancholy at the tips of her brows.
The long cigarette burned between her delicate fingers, resembling her deep blue nails—somewhat profound, somewhat languid, somewhat enchanting, somewhat gentle, and somewhat intoxicating.
Some say that women who smoke are often beautiful yet melancholic, with a strong exterior hiding a fragile heart. Some women smoke like cats—lazy and graceful; tobacco makes them even more mesmerizing.
If a non-smoking woman is like a blush of rouge, then a smoking woman is like a mandala flower.
A smoking woman’s heart is as cold as a blooming trumpet vine.
Xiao Yun stood at the door, silently gazing at Cold Brow, feeling a wave of sadness within her.
Such a beautiful and quiet woman seemed destined to live an elegant and affluent life; however, the man she married was Lu Jiutang. Her current fate felt like an inevitable calamity that had befallen her.
"Sister-in-law."
Xiao Yun paused for a moment before softly calling out and slowly approached her.
Cold Brow's delicate body trembled slightly; upon seeing Xiao Yun from the side, the mist in her eyes crystallized into tears that silently rolled down her cheeks.
She remained seated on the sofa without moving, simply crushing the cigarette forcefully in the ashtray on the tea table in front of her.
Xiao Yun sat down on the sofa opposite her.
"Did you see me smoking?" Cold Brow asked, lowering her head.
Xiao Yun replied, "I saw."
"Do you dislike women who smoke?"
"No, sister-in-law, your smoking posture is very beautiful!"
After a moment's thought, Xiao Yun added, "Actually, women are like smoke; without burning, their fragrance and delicate beauty cannot be revealed."
Listening to Xiao Yun's words, Cold Brow picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Xiao Yun with both hands. She kept her head down, her fragrant shoulders slightly trembling. Xiao Yun noticed her biting her lips tightly, struggling to hold back her tears.
Xiao Yun took a sip of tea and asked, "Sister-in-law, what happened?"
Cold Brow raised her face to look at Xiao Yun, tears quietly streaming down her cheeks. She asked, "Will you really keep Liu Jiutang's last wishes in your heart?"
"Of course, I have always remembered Lu Ge's words," Xiao Yun said.
"Then..."
Cold Brow took a deep breath as if gathering great courage to ask, "Can you really treat me as your woman?"
Before Xiao Yun could respond, she added, "You must tell me the truth!"
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