Chapter 8 The Silent Battlefield
The commotion was so great that it quickly alerted the general manager of "Jinxiu Nanrong".
The general manager jogged over, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
"Mr. Fu, this..."
Fu Beichen's eyes were sharp as knives as he glanced at him.
My friend is missing.
His tone was flat, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.
"Clear the area immediately."
"this……"
The general manager was so scared his legs were trembling. Clear the place out? How much would that cost? But the person in front of him was Fu Beichen, a figure whose every move could shake the entire business world. How could he dare to say no?
He could only nod and bow repeatedly, "Yes, yes, Mr. Fu, I'll take care of it right away!"
The manager wiped his sweat and, with a forced smile, pushed open the door to the private room where Gu Xingnian was.
The atmosphere in the private room was somewhat delicate. Lu Lie was holding a wine glass, looking at Huo Shenyuan across from him with a playful expression, as if they were talking about something.
"Distinguished guests, I am truly sorry to have disturbed you."
The manager wore an apologetic smile, but his voice trembled slightly.
"There's been an emergency at the clubhouse, and we need to clear the premises temporarily. Please..."
He paused, then added, "We're really sorry to have to give this meal to you on the house."
A group of people were enjoying their meal when they were suddenly kicked out. Who would feel comfortable about that?
The faces of the people who came with Lu Lie were already somewhat displeased.
Huo Shenyuan's handsome face, which had been carrying a slight smile, instantly darkened upon hearing the words "clear the area," turning as black as ink.
Fu Beichen?
What is he trying to do?!
Besides him, who else has the ability to make the club clear out?
Lu Lie, sitting in the main seat, had an even more gloomy expression. He slowly put down his wine glass, the bottom of which made a slight sound as it collided with the table.
"Oh."
He sneered. He naturally guessed who was behind it, but the method was rather underhanded.
"Fu, the richest man, has quite a lot of influence."
He turned his head and gave instructions to Feng Jun beside him.
"Go, take over this club."
His tone was casual, yet it carried a strong sense of pressure.
"From now on, this will serve as our Lu family's employee canteen."
This is a blatant provocation, a declaration of war against Fu Beichen across the air.
The manager was terrified and quickly spoke, his voice trembling.
"President Lu, President Lu, please calm down! Just now... President Fu... President Fu has already merged the restaurant into the Fu Group..."
The air froze instantly. Lu Lie's gaze suddenly turned icy and sharp.
Huo Shenyuan frowned and stood up.
"Mr. Lu, I'm sorry, I'll go out and see what happened."
He needed to know what Fu Beichen was up to.
Before leaving, he specifically gave the manager some instructions.
"No one is allowed to disturb the guests at this table."
The manager readily agreed. The door to the private room closed.
Gu Xingnian held the water glass, her fingertips slightly white.
Fu Beichen... what's wrong with him?
Clearing out the premises? Buying the restaurant?
I went out for a meal and ran into this crazy man?
My chest feels inexplicably tight.
On the other side, Fu Beichen practically kicked open the door to an employee break room.
The sight inside made his pupils shrink sharply, and his heart skipped a beat.
Jiang Kexin was being choked and pinned against the wall by a strange man dressed in a waiter's uniform. The man was holding a fruit knife, his eyes were fanatical and twisted, and he was muttering something under his breath.
She's a sasaeng fan!
Fu Beichen's face turned deathly pale instantly, but the next second, a torrent of rage engulfed him.
He practically became a blur as he rushed forward.
Without giving the other party any time to react, he raised his foot and kicked hard!
"Bang!"
The man was kicked away like a rag doll, crashing into the wall, sliding to the ground, and curling up in pain.
The fruit knife also fell to the ground with a "clatter".
Jiang Kexin's body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground. When she saw Fu Beichen, tears instantly streamed down her face.
She scrambled into his arms, clung to him tightly, and cried uncontrollably.
"Waaaaah... Brother Beichen... you scared me to death... I thought..."
She was so frightened that she was trembling all over, her face was as pale as paper, and she didn't even have the strength to stand up.
Fu Beichen held her tightly, clearly feeling her body trembling, and his heart ached.
He patted her back gently, his voice softer than ever before, carrying a comforting power.
"It's alright, Kexin, it's alright, I'm here."
If he had arrived even a moment later... the consequences would have been unimaginable!
A chilling ferocity flashed across Fu Beichen's eyes.
He carefully picked up the terrified Jiang Kexin and carried her horizontally.
Like a frightened kitten, she nestled tightly in his arms, burying her face in his chest, seeking a sense of security.
Fu Beichen carried her out of the lounge.
As soon as they entered the corridor, they bumped into Huo Shenyuan, who was rushing over.
Huo Shenyuan was also taken aback when he saw Jiang Kexin's appearance.
"What happened?"
Fu Beichen didn't stop walking, his voice as cold as ice.
"Kexin has been kidnapped and is terrified."
His gaze swept lightly over the beautiful garden, carrying undisguised disgust and ruthless decisiveness.
"That bastard, make him disappear from Haicheng forever. This club has no reason to exist anymore!"
After saying that, he hugged Jiang Kexin in his arms and strode away without looking back.
Gu Xingnian was standing at the door of her private room when she witnessed this scene.
Watching Fu Beichen carefully and hurriedly leave, holding Jiang Kexin in his arms like a precious treasure, his profile was taut, revealing an unassailable protective instinct.
She couldn't describe the feeling in her heart.
It's a little sour and a little astringent.
More than anything, it's a feeling of powerlessness.
He doted on that woman to the core!
After leaving the club, Lu Lie led Gu Xingnian to a brand-new skyscraper.
Gu Xingnian tilted her head back, her neck almost breaking.
"48 floors..." she murmured to herself, this building is too tall.
Lu Lie smiled and gestured for him to proceed.
"Let's go in and take a look."
The elevator takes you directly to the top floor. Once the door opens, you're greeted by a spacious area and an excellent view, offering a panoramic vista of almost half of the city.
The decor is minimalist modern, yet exudes understated luxury.
"Senior brother, you're so extravagant!" Gu Xingnian couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement. "You just bought it? I thought you were just renting a place temporarily and would leave after the summit. This is a bit over the top!"
Lu Lie walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, put his hands in his pockets, and stood tall and straight.
His jawline tightened, and his gaze was fixed on the distance, where another equally magnificent building stood, with the four large characters "Fu's Group" prominently displayed on its roof.
A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.
"Rent?" His voice was indifferent, with a hint of disdain. "That's so boring."
Gu Xingnian looked at his profile; the sunlight outlined his perfect features, and the powerful aura of strategic command emanating from the man made her heart skip a beat.
"How much...how much does this cost?" she asked jokingly. "Is the Lu family going to be permanently based in Haicheng?"
Lu Lie turned around, his dark eyes fixed on her.
"Now that the battlefield has moved here," he said, his voice low but clear, "we must naturally store up our supplies and sharpen our weapons."
He paused, then glanced again in the direction of the Fu Group building, with the sharpness of a hunter locking onto its prey.
"Only then can one strike the enemy and kill them with a single blow."
Seeing his serious expression, Gu Xingnian smiled dismissively, "You've only just arrived in Haicheng, what enemies could you possibly have?"
He gazed at her intently, his eyes filled with affection. "Yes, and very powerful!"
Gu Xingnian smiled again and stopped talking. Her gaze unconsciously shifted to the tallest building in Haicheng across the street, which bore the name Fu Group.
Fu Group, President's Office.
Fu Beichen stood by the window, a cigarette between his fingers, but he didn't light it.
He frowned, pondering the same question.
Lu Lie.
Why did this business tycoon from country F, the head of the Lu family, choose Haicheng to host the Global Medical Summit?
And they even announced N's return in such a high-profile manner.
What exactly does he want to do?
A knock sounded on the door, and Huo Shenyuan walked in.
"Still thinking about Lu Lie?"
Fu Beichen hummed in agreement and placed the cigarette on the table.
“The Lu family’s main business is not here at all. His coming to Haicheng is too deliberate.”
Huo Shenyuan walked to his side and followed his gaze.
“I just remembered something,” Huo Shenyuan said thoughtfully. “He mentioned casually before that he had an old friend in Haicheng.”
Fu Beichen suddenly turned his head to look at him.
"An old friend?" His heart skipped a beat. "What old friend? Is it related to God N?"
Huo Shenyuan's expression also turned serious: "It's hard to say. But the timing is too coincidental. N God has been out of the public eye for so long, and just when Lu Lie came to Haicheng and made a high-profile announcement about the summit, news of his return came out..."
An absurd yet highly probable thought struck Fu Beichen instantly.
His pupils contracted slightly.
Could it be...?
N God is in Haicheng?!
This idea gave him a tremendous sense of awe!
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