The people in the back garden exchanged glances, knowing that at this moment, there's no way to back down; all roads have been blocked by Liu Zeng. Anyone who retreats now will not only face Xiao Feng, but also isolation and betrayal by everyone present.

A small number of people couldn't help but regret in their hearts, regretting coming here, but it's clearly too late for regrets.

At this point, people's thoughts began to shift. Rather than paying the price to befriend Xiao Feng and put their businesses at risk, it might be better to gamble with Liu Zeng. Either way, it's a dead end; perhaps this way might offer a path to survival.

Liu Zeng noticed everyone's reactions and understood that his plan was halfway successful. The next step was to convince everyone to adopt his method.

Someone then spoke, "Old Liu, since we're all in the same boat now, don't hold back. Reveal your plan specifically. If everyone thinks it's feasible, then we'll do as you say."

"Alright!" Liu Zeng laughed heartily. Normally, these people would not easily buy into his ideas, but now they were all quietly waiting for him to speak, a feeling that was indescribably exhilarating.

Liu Zeng even felt somewhat grateful to Xiao Feng. If it weren't for him putting such tremendous pressure on these people, he wouldn't have the chance to stand in the leading position.

However, there's a saying that before heaven destroys a person, it first makes them mad. When Liu Zeng's thoughts began to become wild, the ending was already destined...

"My plan is rather simple. My son happens to have some connections with a wealthy young man in Kyoto. We'll bring him here and set up a meeting with Xiao Feng. With Xiao Feng's personality, a conflict is almost guaranteed." Liu Zeng smiled slightly. "As long as he clashes with that wealthy young man, he won't have the mind to pay attention to us, will he?"

Liu Zeng said coldly, "It's even possible that Xiao Feng could be trampled to death by that wealthy young man, and we can be worry-free!"

"Old Liu, hearing you say that, is that wealthy young man your son knows in Kyoto even more formidable than Xiao Feng?" Someone couldn't help but worry, "But what if, like with Wang Lubo, that young man already knows Xiao Feng? Our efforts would be wasted."

"No," Liu Zeng said resolutely. "I can be ninety percent sure that even if that wealthy young man knows Xiao Feng, their relationship definitely won't be good because he has deep-seated conflicts with Wang Lubo."

Liu Zeng looked at the reflective people and continued, "Even if our efforts end up being in vain, so what? We haven't suffered any real losses, have we?"

Everyone's eyes lit up. This was what concerned them the most. They could discuss anything as long as they didn't have to pay real money. They could talk all they wanted!

Some who had a longer-term perspective couldn't help but start thinking about what benefits Liu Zeng would gain from this.

On the surface, Liu Zeng seemed unable to stand alone against Xiao Feng, so he pulled everyone together to advance and retreat as one. Yet from Liu Zeng's plan, it seemed that whether united or not, it didn't matter. Liu Zeng could complete this plan alone.

However, for now, it was just suspicion and speculation. Everyone was more concerned about whether the plan could work.

Liu Zeng raised his wine glass filled with red wine and smiled, "Come on, everyone raise your glasses. If I remember correctly, it's been at least five years since we drank together."

The surrounding people drank with joy, talking about the fun stories from when they started their businesses, trying to recapture that old feeling, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't shake the vigilance in their hearts, which seemed to have become a deeply ingrained instinct.

Among those present, many had strong relationships in the early years, but over time, they drifted apart, ultimately because of the word "interest."

Interest!

How many people in the world have changed themselves because of this word? Brothers can turn against each other, and enemies can call each other brothers, but is it really because of interest that people become like this?

In the end, it's the greed in their hearts that's at play. Once greed arises, many things become uncontrollable.

...

At this moment, Xiao Feng was completely unaware that a plan against him had quietly taken shape. After sending Lu Yao and Mu Shihan to the No. 8 Courtyard, he went to the hospital alone.

In the ward, Du Qingyue looked much better. Xiao Feng poured out the chicken soup from the thermos and said with a smile, "Drink it while it's hot."

Du Qingyue lifted her hand slightly, then looked at Xiao Feng, indicating that she couldn't raise her hand.

The nurse beside them had a smile in her eyes. Before Xiao Feng came, she had seen Du Qingyue turning the pages of a book by herself but did not expose her, merely quietly stepping out.

"Anything noteworthy happened in the past couple of days?" Du Qingyue blushed, taking a sip of the chicken soup Xiao Feng brought to her lips, feeling like she was experiencing the sensation of being in confinement.

Xiao Feng thought for a moment, then told Du Qingyue about the car accident.

After listening, Du Qingyue couldn't help but lament, "You sure earn money easily, even faster than the Lanyue Group."

"I can't help it." Xiao Feng spread his hands, looking helpless, "I really don't want to find trouble with anyone, but if they keep throwing themselves at the gunpoint, I can't stop them. It's really bothersome!"

Du Qingyue was defeated by this shameless expression, "How do you manage to look so cheerful yet speak with such a worried tone?"

"Is it that difficult?" Xiao Feng looked puzzled, seemingly thinking seriously before responding, "Maybe I'm just naturally gifted."

"..." Du Qingyue was speechless. His ability to climb up the pole was truly unmatched!

After finishing the chicken soup, Du Qingyue took a tissue from the bedside table and wiped the corners of her mouth.

Xiao Feng was stunned, "Didn't you say you couldn't raise your hand?"

Realizing she had given herself away, Du Qingyue felt slightly embarrassed and quickly diverted the topic, "You haven't told me the password for the bank card you gave me!"

"Are we talking about the same thing?" Xiao Feng said, not feeling amused, "Explain first how your hand came to be able to rise?"

"Who told you my hand couldn't go up?" Du Qingyue rolled her eyes at Xiao Feng, "Did I ever say my hand couldn't go up?"

Xiao Feng opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but suddenly realized that Du Qingyue never actually said that; he just assumed on his own that Du Qingyue couldn't raise her hand.

"Alright, it seems you've really recovered well. Suffering an injury has made your brain work even better." Xiao Feng laughed, "Come on, let me check."

Saying that, he mischievously reached out his hand.

Du Qingyue felt a panic in her heart, quietly cursing herself for not learning her lesson.

Knowing full well that this guy wasn't a decent person, yet she ignored it every time. Was this the aftereffect of her injury?

After a moment of teasing, Du Qingyue took a deep breath, "You know, during my time in the hospital, I've actually been quite happy."

Xiao Feng was puzzled, "Why?"

Du Qingyue explained, "Before, when I was at the Lanyue Group, every day I entered the office, I had to face those contracts, always thinking about how to develop the company. At the end of the day, there was really not much time left for myself."

As she said this, Du Qingyue smiled sincerely, "But now it's different. I can read the books I like, focus on planning the launch plan for 'Romance in the Wind,' and also... wait for you to visit me."

By the end, Du Qingyue's cheeks were already burning. These words would have been unimaginable for her to say in the past, but now that she had truly said them, she didn't feel anything wrong.

It seemed as though things should be this way, everything came naturally!

Xiao Feng seemed to suddenly think of something and asked, "So, you're not planning to go back to the Lanyue Group?"

"Hmm!" Du Qingyue nodded seriously, she really didn't want to go back.

"As long as you've thought it through." Xiao Feng smiled.

Du Qingyue felt warm in her heart. This feeling of having someone support her unconditionally no matter what she did was deeply moving.

But moments later, Du Qingyue's expression turned serious, "No! Have you ever thought about another possibility..."

"What possibility?" Xiao Feng was a bit confused.

"That is, other companies related to gambling might team up to scheme against you?" Du Qingyue said with a serious tone.

Having managed the Lanyue Group for many years, Du Qingyue had a keen sense of danger. It was normal that Xiao Feng, without experience in managing enterprises, might not think of it, but she could consider the problem from the perspective of companies like the Liu Family.

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