"A bodyguard?"

Jiang Chen cast a casual glance at Lü Jianzhong and gave a slight smile, "Does Family Head Lü think that Miss Jincheng Song, the young lady of the Song Family, is a bodyguard, or perhaps the captain of the Vermilion Bird team from the Flame Dragon Group, or do you consider my sister a bodyguard, or maybe the young Valley Master of Unchanging Valley? Whom do you see as a bodyguard?"

Lü Jianzhong and his companions' expressions changed, and they looked at Spirit You in surprise.

They knew about the identities of Song Wanqiu and Zhu Yan, but in their eyes, Spirit You and Qingyuan Yingzi were Jiang Chen's bodyguards. They could accept Jiang Chen calling Yingzi as his sister as an excuse from him, but the identity of Spirit You took them by surprise!

"This gentleman is the young Valley Master of Unchanging Valley!?" Lü Jianzhong looked at Spirit You in astonishment.

Spirit You gave Lü Jianzhong a nonchalant glance and said coolly, "My surname is You."

Lü Jianzhong's expression shifted, and he took a deep look at Spirit You, then laughed out loud, "It seems I have been inconsiderate, Tianjiang, go add a few more chairs."

"Yes!"

Lü Tianjiang responded softly and got up to leave the banquet hall.

"Mr. Pu, Ms. Jin, my apologies. Please wait a moment, I will keep you company while waiting for the chairs," Lü Jianzhong stepped toward Pu Minsung and his company, apologizing with a smile.

Lü Zengming curled up the corners of his mouth into a faint smile, secretly gauging the expressions of Pu Minsung and his mother, feeling delight in his heart.

The banquet hall was spacious, the tables large; originally set for sixteen people, they had intentionally reduced the chairs to ten, expecting Jiang Chen to bring everyone. This meant that if Jiang Chen asked someone to give up their seat, it would subtly weaken his own presence, while if he didn't, it would offend Pu Minsung and his mother.

Now, with Lü Jianzhong's offer to accompany them, compared to those seated, it portrayed Jiang Chen and his party as imperious and rude.

"Family Head Lü is being too polite!"

Pu Minsung spoke with an unnatural expression on his face.

Lü Jianzhong gave an apologetic smile, then turned to look at Jiang Chen, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes.

"Jiang Chen, don't you think you're being a little too domineering? Do you even consider Mr. Pu's stature?" Lü Tianfang pointed out the issue bluntly once again.

Jiang Chen glanced at Lü Tianfang dismissively and said in a soft voice, "Young Master Lü, who do you think should give up their seat for Mr. Pu and his company at this table?"

"Of course, it's your people. What's the meaning of you all coming together, five in a group? Are you here at the Lü Family because you can't find food to eat elsewhere?" Lü Tianfang spoke sarcastically.

"What do you mean, Lü Tianfang?"

Song Wanqiu looked up at Lü Tianfang, raising her voice angrily.

Lü Tianfang was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Miss Song, I wasn't talking about you."

"So Young Master Lü is speaking of me?" Zhu Yan looked at Lü Tianfang with an icy expression.

Lü Tianfang glanced at Supreme Ming Que and Su Yun, seeing no reaction from them, he had to say again, "Miss Zhu, I wasn't talking about you, either."

"Is Young Master Lü implying that since Unchanging Valley hasn't agreed to collaborate with the Sanzhu Commerce Alliance, you bear a grudge and think that I am unworthy of sitting at the Lü Family's table?" Spirit You spoke lightly.

"No! Young Valley Master You, I didn't mean that either!" Lü Tianfang replied reflexively.

Jiang Chen laughed coldly, "So does Young Master Lü mean to talk about us siblings? If I recall correctly, it was the Lü Family who invited me here. Is this an invitation to humiliate me in person?"

"This..."

Lü Tianfang's expression changed drastically. He really wanted to say that it was indeed the case, but considering Lü Jianzhong's plan, he could only suppress his frustration and say, "I didn't mean that."

"Then what was all that nonsense you just said?" Jiang Chen looked at Lü Tianfang coldly.

Lü Tianfang's eyes suddenly flared with anger, and he was about to shout out loud.

But Lü Jianzhong saw that the intended effect had been achieved and immediately cut off Lü Tianfang's words, speaking in time: "All right, all right, everyone here is a guest, the chairs will arrive shortly."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Tianjiang, accompanied by two Lü Family guards, walked in, each guard carrying two chairs.

"Mr. Pu, Miss Jincheng, please take a seat."

After arranging the chairs, Lü Jianzhong looked apologetically at Pu Minsung and the other person.

Lü Jianzhong placed Pu Minsung and the other person's chairs next to Supreme Ming Que and Su Yun. The two women were already in the main seats, so now Jiang Chen and his group of five ended up sitting at the very end.

"Everyone, please take a seat, the banquet will be served shortly!"

Lü Jianzhong called out softly.

Jiang Chen raised his hand to interrupt: "Head of the Lü Family, I'm not here to dine today; let's get the business out of the way first!"

"Family Head Jiang, are you in such a hurry?"

Lü Jianzhong smiled faintly as he looked towards Jiang Chen.

Is Jiang Chen getting anxious? Haha!

The pressure from Sangsen Group must be significant, I'm curious to see what you intend to do!

A smug, cold smile surfaced in Lü Jianzhong's heart.

Jiang Chen extended his hand towards Ying Zi, who took out a thick contract from her bag.

"This is the acquisition contract; I hope the Head of the Lü Family can sell all the medical companies under the Sanzhu Commerce Alliance to me, at a price 50% higher than the market rate!" Jiang Chen placed the contract on the table, sliding it in front of Lü Jianzhong.

"Jiang Chen, we're not selling; do you think you can force a sale?" Lü Tianfang snapped angrily.

Lü Jianzhong gently raised his hand, glanced at the contract on the table, and said with a light laugh: "Family Head Jiang, business relies on mutual consent. The Sanzhu Commerce Alliance has already decided to cooperate with Sangsen Group to manage those medical companies. I kindly ask you to take your contract back."

"Is that so? Mr. Pu, are you planning to manage those medical companies in cooperation with them?" Jiang Chen's gaze was suggestive as he looked at Pu Minsung.

Pu Minsung's expression shifted subtly, and he decisively shook his head: "No, our Sangsen Group has no intention of cooperating with the Sanzhu Commerce Alliance!"

"Mr. Pu, what do you mean by this?" Lü Jianzhong looked at Pu Minsung in surprise.

"Mr. Pu, hadn't we already agreed? The Sangsen Group would cater the capital while our Sanzhu Commerce Alliance handles the operations. Why have you suddenly changed your mind?" Lü Tianfang cried out in shock.

Pu Minsung glanced at Lü Tianfang indifferently and chuckled with disdain: "Compared with the Sanzhu Commerce Alliance, I have greater confidence in Longteng, Yi Chen, and Jiuzhou Group!"

"You..."

Lü Tianfang's face changed dramatically, his eyebrows deeply furrowed: "Pu..."

"Tianfang!"

Lü Jianzhong shouted in a low voice, giving Lü Tianfang a stern glare, before turning to look seriously at Pu Minsung: "Mr. Pu, what do you mean by this?"

"Alliance Hierarch Lü, before my arrival, you did not mention that Mr. Jiang was also interested in those medical companies you have. I will not compete with Mr. Jiang's business!"

Pu Minsung rose to speak, turned his head to glance at Lü Zengming, and bowed slightly: "Old Lü, apologies, but the favor the Pu Family owes you will likely have to be repaid next time!"

Lü Zengming's expression shifted, his gaze suddenly becoming sharp, he looked at Pu Minsung with suspicion.

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