Dr. Zeng really is Zeng Yonghua.

And what did this old man just say?

Seeking refuge?

Seeing that Luo Tianhe and I were confused, the old man frowned and asked, "You didn't come here to seek refuge with Dr. Zeng?"

Before I could even think of what to say, the old man waved his hand and said, "Haven't thought of anything yet? You'll see when you see Dr. Zeng's skills. Oh, wait, I mean..."

As he spoke, the old man glanced at his watch and hurriedly urged us to leave quickly.

"Where to?" I asked.

"Dr. Zeng is away for the next couple of days and won't be back for another two days. Let me take you out to have some fun first, so you can experience it and avoid you from hesitating any longer."

Luo Tianhe nudged me with his elbow: "I didn't understand a word that old man said. Did you understand?"

I shook my head and said I didn't understand, but they probably thought we were also here to seek refuge with Zeng, the richest man. I'll follow them and see.

Luo Tianhe turned slightly to the side, leaned closer to me, and said in a voice that only the two of us could hear, "Did you notice the watch that old man was wearing? That style, it's worth over a million."

Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but gasp: "So expensive?"

Luo Tianhe nodded slightly and continued to explain, "This watch is extraordinary. Although it costs less than half the price of watches worth hundreds of millions, its rarity is no less. Even if you have the money, you may not be able to buy it."

"This is a super limited edition Ref. 5208T launched by Patek Philippe to commemorate the brand's 180th anniversary. Only 5 pieces were produced worldwide, each handcrafted by chief designer Philippe Dufour and bearing his unique autograph."

"This kind of watch has long transcended the category of a timekeeping tool; it is a symbol of status and position. Think about it, can someone who can afford to wear this kind of watch have an ordinary status?"

I pressed further, "What does this mean?"

Luo Tianhe looked around warily and lowered his voice even further: "At that time, Philip Dufour came to our city and held an extremely private high-end tasting event, inviting only a very small number of prominent figures in the business and political circles."

"As far as I know, one watch was given to my sister; the other was acquired by Lin Wansheng, the head of Wansheng Group, a leading enterprise in the neighboring city."

"There's another piece, which was rumored to have been given to a very influential boss."

“This old man just told us to call him Brother Chai. I suspect he is the elusive Chai Mingyu.”

“Chai Mingyu has been deeply involved in the real estate industry for many years and owns many businesses, but he is extremely low-key and rarely appears in public.”

"If it really is him, then this is troublesome. There might be some shady deal between him and Zeng Yonghua."

"So famous?" I couldn't help but exclaim.

Luo Tianhe nodded again and said in a deep voice, "That's right. It seems that Zeng Laogou's network of relationships is more complicated than we imagined. There's a lot more to it than meets the eye."

Recalling the old man's demeanor and tone, I chimed in, "Yes, such a formidable figure is willing to work under Zeng the richest man, and judging from his tone, he seems to admire Zeng immensely."

"In order to win us over and make us the richest people in the world, they are now taking the initiative to take us out for fun and entertainment, to broaden our horizons. What kind of tricks are hidden behind this?"

Luo Tianhe frowned slightly, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

"Perhaps the richest man in Zeng's hands holds some crucial leverage, or there are even greater temptations that could make these prominent figures devoted to him. In any case, be careful."

...

If it weren't for watching the scenery outside the window gradually change from city to countryside along the way, we wouldn't have truly realized that we had arrived at the village.

I really felt like I was in the bustling and dazzling Tang Dynasty City that never sleeps.

As soon as you step into the village, a huge antique-style archway comes into view.

Flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted rafters.

The dragon and phoenix carvings on it are so lifelike that, under the light, they seem as if they are about to take off into the air at any moment.

On either side of the archway stand two tall stone lions, majestic and imposing.

As you walk along the wide main road, the buildings on both sides are all in the antique Chinese style.

With its green tiles, white walls, and vermilion gate, every detail is exquisite.

Every household had a large red lantern hanging at their door. A gentle breeze blew, and the lanterns swayed softly, illuminating the streets and people's faces with their red glow.

The streets were bustling with activity, teeming with people.

Some people were dressed in modern clothes, while others were dressed in ancient costumes, as if they had traveled through time.

The shops along the street are dazzling, selling all kinds of local snacks and displaying traditional handicrafts.

Not far away, a large stage built over a pond is particularly eye-catching.

On the stage, actors dressed in gorgeous costumes are performing traditional opera, their singing melodious and graceful.

The audience was completely engrossed, frequently erupting in enthusiastic applause and cheers.

You can also see many beautiful young ladies dressed in ancient costumes doing live streams.

Further ahead, there is a wide square with a huge fountain standing in the center.

Children were laughing and playing around the fountain.

The adults sat on benches nearby, chatting leisurely and enjoying the beautiful evening.

"Damn, this isn't a village at all. It's past midnight and it's still so lively. You don't see this even in big cities."

Luo Tianhe was also repeatedly amazed.

Yes, it's past midnight, aren't these kids sleeping?

Looking at the children in the square, still full of energy and laughing and playing, I couldn't help but complain to Luo Tianhe beside me.

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