None of the distinguished guests present, including the Du Family and Wang Lubo, expected Xiao Feng to interject at this moment, causing the scene to instantly cool down, leaving only the sound of the wind clearly audible.

Du Qingyue glanced at Xiao Feng, and this outcome was not particularly unexpected for her, especially knowing that Xiao Feng did all this for her, she felt a bit touched!

A moment later, Wang Lubo finally gathered his thoughts and spoke: "For the enterprises whose names weren't mentioned just now, don't be too disappointed. I will do my best to ensure everyone here won't leave empty-handed."

Seeing that the atmosphere showed no sign of warming up, Wang Lubo smiled and said: "What I said just now wasn't mere politeness. I can use my channels to help you expand your sales, and also help with purchasing raw materials at low prices. If you have such needs, feel free to come to me!"

The distinguished guests were instantly intrigued, as half of them were at a bottleneck stage, and the market in Jiangcheng was only so large, with two-thirds controlled by the Shen Group and the Chang Family, breaking through the bottleneck was easier said than done.

Wang Lubo's words immediately stirred up the hope in their hearts.

Of course, no one believed Wang Lubo would help them for free, as businessmen never rise early without profit; but thinking from another angle, having a way out is always better than being at a loss, isn't it!

"Look at this fatty, he seems quite capable." Xiao Feng looked at the stirred-up distinguished guests and commented indifferently: "Even if it's bluffing, being able to fool all these people is a skill in itself."

Du Qingyue mused: "This Wang Lubo is not as simple as he appears; he's playing quite a brilliant hand."

"Indeed, it's brilliant." Xiao Feng laughed: "On the surface, Wang Lubo seems to be helping those present to open up the market, but he's looking far ahead. Not only can he make a profit from the price difference, later when people depend on his channels, he'll definitely charge a channel fee."

Du Qingyue nodded: "Sales channels are the lifeblood of enterprises. Once he controls others' lifeblood, he can do whatever he pleases."

"The brilliance of this setup is that everyone knows there's a pitfall ahead, but still can't avoid jumping in." Xiao Feng continued to analyze: "What we're discussing here, others might have also thought about, but even if they have, there's no other way. If he doesn't accept it, someone else will, and to not fall behind, there's no choice but to jump into the pit."

"So by your account, this fatty isn't as simple as he looks?" Du Qingyue queried.

"Maybe not; perhaps it's the Hengyuan Group behind him giving advice." Xiao Feng replied: "With such a reputable name as Hengyuan Group, they wouldn't just let anyone use their name lightly."

After hearing this analysis, Du Qingyue suddenly wondered if Xiao Feng really had some significant background?

Although Xiao Feng is capable, no matter how capable, making Wang Lubo—a rich kid—bow down within a morning seemed too exaggerated!

Nonetheless, the current occasion was clearly not the right time to talk about these matters, so she could only temporarily suppress her doubts in her heart.

At this time, Du Qingyun walked over and said: "Xiao Feng, so you don't want the Lanyue Group to jump into the pit?"

The conversation just now between Du Qingyue and Xiao Feng was not deliberately hidden from the Du Family, so it was normal for Du Qingyun and others to hear it.

Xiao Feng smiled and replied: "It's fine to understand it this way, but this isn't the key point. The key point is, just now when Duan Guotai told Qingyue that she was merely a tool to be used, what were you doing?"

With a single line, the atmosphere dropped to freezing point, and the Du Family members suddenly realized that the real purpose behind Xiao Feng stopping Wang Lubo was actually for Du Qingyue.

"It's because we weren't aware of your relationship with that wealthy man in Kyoto." Third Aunt said, trying to placate him with a smile.

Xiao Feng wasn't buying it at all: "Isn't Du Qingyue part of the Du Family? According to your logic, if it weren't for me just happening to know Wang Lubo today, would you still have decided to stand by and watch?"

"Alright!" Du Qingyue interrupted: "Everyone's actions weren't wrong, after all, the interests of the family come above all else."

Du Qingyun and Du Feixiang, father and son, couldn't help but feel a thump in their hearts, as Du Qingyue's words seemed ordinary but they detected a hint of sarcasm.

Xiao Feng said no more. He didn't realize that Du Qingyue's words, which seemed to be helping the Du Family out of the dilemma, actually indicated she was completely disappointed with the Du Family and felt there was no point in continuing the dispute.

The Du Family members looked at each other. Xiao Feng didn't further instigate, but it made each of them feel even more stressed out, because the fundamental problem had yet to be resolved—whether or not Wang Lubo would still invest in the Lanyue Group remained uncertain in everyone's minds.

"We'll be leaving first." Du Qingyue said with a calm expression, greeted everyone, and then left the venue with Xiao Feng.

Du Qingyun watched the backs of the two leave, suddenly realizing Du Qingyue was no longer someone who could be controlled, has somehow undergone significant transformation both inside and out in a short period of time.

For a long while, Du Qingyun shook his head and sighed: "In the past, we were too focused on self-interest."

"Why would you say that?" Du Feixiang frowned and asked.

Du Qingyun did not answer but simply shook his head once more: "If we had been more assertive earlier, or stood up to say a few words for Qingyue, would the result have been different?"

None could respond to this question, what had happened couldn't be redone.

However, Du Qingyun realized more keenly than anyone else that if they continued to view Du Qingyue from the original perspective, what the Du Family might face could be far more than just difficult times.

...

In front of the hotel, Du Qingyue released Xiao Feng's arm and sighed: "In the future, you don't need to argue with the Du Family because of me."

Xiao Feng seemed to think of something and asked: "You've realized something?"

"I should have realized it long ago; I just couldn't make the decision before." Du Qingyue said with a sense of relief: "You've seen how my father is. The only thing I can rely on is the Du Family. A person without a sense of belonging is like a rootless duckweed, drifting wherever the wind blows, and unable to find home anymore..."

Xiao Feng was momentarily stunned, then fell into thought, remembering those five years abroad, weren't they just as Du Qingyue described?

Alone in a foreign land, the feeling of being out of place surrounded him at all times. The sense of belonging he could find was in Huaxia and amongst Huaxia people.

Eventually, Xiao Feng realized foreigners aren't really all that special. Just like anyone, when a bullet hits, it pierces through; when a knife cuts the neck, the blood is still red.

There's a saying that one can understand only through experience. As Xiao Feng had similar experiences, he deeply understood Du Qingyue's mood when she said these words.

"What are you thinking?" Du Qingyue asked, looking at Xiao Feng, who seemed lost in thought.

"I was thinking..." Xiao Feng gazed into the distance and said slowly: "In truth, living isn't about achieving earth-shattering deeds; being happy is enough, right?"

Du Qingyue pondered for a long time before asking: "Then what kind of person were you before?"

"Not a person of great benevolence and righteousness, yet not a heinous villain either." Xiao Feng smiled slightly: "The future is long; you will come to know gradually."

Du Qingyue's face remained unchanged, but she was secretly delighted. As she walked a bit further, she said: "I'll head back to the company first. Let's talk about the bridal shop tonight after work?"

"Sure!" Xiao Feng agreed wholeheartedly, and only after watching Du Qingyue's car leave did he turn to hail a taxi back to the police station.

However, just then, his phone rang in his pocket. Xiao Feng took it out and discovered it was a long-lost call.

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