On the 9th floor, Hou Yifan's previously empty conference room was instantly filled with people.
They certainly wouldn't let Wu Fangming bring all his men, but even the few brothers Wu Fangming had selected were imposing enough.
Li Quanyou and Hou Yifan sat on one side.
The rest of the group, led by Wu Fangming and Chuanliu, sat side by side, their eyes fixed intently on Hou Yifan, who sat opposite them.
Even though he was on his own turf, Hou Yifan felt like he was outnumbered and outgunned.
Inside the meeting room, the lights were so bright they were blinding, shining directly down on everyone's heads.
The surface is bright and shiny, but underneath lie ravines and shadows.
Li Quanyou took the lead and said, "I am aware of everyone's demands here today. It is obvious that there must be a misunderstanding."
He spoke as if it were a matter of course, as if he genuinely believed there was some misunderstanding involved.
Of course, Wu Fangming and his group were not fooled by this rhetoric. He said seriously, "Hou Yifan, do you really think no one knows about your little tricks?"
Although Hou Yifan appeared calm on the surface, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes from time to time. "Mr. Wu, I really don't know what you're talking about. Even if you were attacked or assassinated, you can't blame it on me."
Wu Fangming, seizing the opportunity, said, "Oh? Were you all dreaming just now?"
Hou Yifan glanced at Li Quanyou and continued, "That's because I thought Ajiao had betrayed me and found someone new. I misunderstood you, and I apologize to you."
As he spoke, he stood up and bowed deeply to Wu Fangming and Xiong Ajiao.
His face showed sincerity, and his eyes were filled with tears as he looked at Xiong Ajiao, as if he were begging for her forgiveness.
Xiong Ajiao was touched, but remembering everything that had happened before, she lowered her head and looked away. She was afraid that if she stared into those alluring eyes any longer, she would fall for them again.
Wu Fangming couldn't help but admire Hou Yifan; this guy was so good at sophistry!
Hou Yifan, who was clearly at a disadvantage just moments before, suddenly turned his behavior into a minor mistake of being obsessed with love and attempting a crime because of his few words of defense.
Wu Fangming wanted to argue, but felt like he was punching cotton.
However, a venomous snake hidden in cotton can be the most poisonous.
Li Quan seized the opportunity to speak up: "Yifan is also a man of strong character. It was his mistake to arrest Mr. Wu and this young man by mistake."
He paused, then continued, "But the assassination and ambush you two mentioned, I'm sure it wasn't Yifan who did it, since neither of you has any concrete evidence right now. Our Plum Blossom City will absolutely not tolerate anyone who harms their friends."
Li Quan's skillful use of Tai Chi allowed him to regain control of the situation.
Even if this is simply the behavior of a deadbeat, they haven't actually produced any evidence.
Xiong Ajiao glanced at the document that told them who was the instigator of the whole thing, and then looked at Wu Fangming.
Seeing that the latter did not say anything, he lowered his head again.
Although Zhang is a witness, if he is directly exposed to the public eye, he and his brother whom he wants to save will be in danger; even if Zhang comes out to identify him, Hou Yifan can still deny it.
To put it bluntly, he was just a homeless person.
People of low status have little influence.
"It seems it really was a misunderstanding."
At this moment, Chuanliu, who had been silent all along, spoke up.
Everyone's attention was drawn to the girl's voice.
The latter continued, "I've long heard that Plum Blossom City is a place where good relationships are easily formed, and seeing it today, I can confirm that its reputation is well-deserved."
Hou Yifan and Li Quan didn't respond; they waited quietly for Chuanliu to continue.
“Brother Wu, since it’s a misunderstanding, you and Ajiao shouldn’t pursue it any further.”
Chuanliu gave Wu Fangming a look, and the latter nodded hesitantly.
Now that "10 of Diamonds" had spoken and "10 of Spades" had agreed, the matter was considered settled. Li Quanyou showed a kind smile, and Hou Yifan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Chuanliu paused, as if he wanted to say something but dared not.
Hou Yifan once again demonstrated his refined demeanor, "Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, Miss Chuanliu, is there anything else you would like to say? Please feel free to speak!"
Chuanliu looked at Hou Yifan and Li Quanyou, and smiled slightly at them, "To be honest, you two lords of Plum Blossom City, I haven't been able to sleep well these days because of the attack. I'm sure you've heard about my amnesia a while ago."
Both of them nodded with empathetic expressions and compassion.
The girl frowned, her face practically screaming "worry." "I spent a fortune hiring Brother Wu as my bodyguard. Ah Jiao and I met in the Wuwang District. I felt sorry for him, so I had someone bring him back to my villa. Then, I went to the City of Red Peach with Brother Qian Liu and Sister Susan."
When I got home, I heard about the attack. Yesterday, I received a message from Brother Wu saying that they had been arrested, so I rushed over overnight. I originally thought that Boss Hou wanted to take revenge on Ajiao and everyone around him.
Now it seems I really was judging a gentleman by my own petty standards.
As she spoke, the girl stood up and bowed to Hou Yifan.
As if her wound had been aggravated, she gasped and her face paled.
Everyone present felt their hearts clench with each movement of the girl.
Chuanliu's words not only greatly reduced Hou and Li's wariness, but also indirectly distanced him from any connection.
This person suffered a terrible fate. First, he was stabbed by an assassin, but he survived and lost his memory. Then, he was attacked in a series of inexplicable attacks.
Anyone unaware of her story would feel deeply sorry for her.
Hou Yifan quickly stood up, a look of heartache on his face, as if he truly empathized with the girl. "Miss Chuanliu, please don't say that. It is my great fortune to have made friends with you all today."
Chuanliu looked at Hou Yifan and gave him a sincere smile, but then she suddenly put on a worried expression.
"Miss Chuanliu, what's wrong? Is there anything I, Hou, can do for you?" Hou Yifan added.
The situation was completely under Li Quanyou's control, and he said, "Plum Blossom City will always be your friend, and we will definitely do our best to help you with any problems."
The girl nodded, then immediately shook her head.
Her gaze darted away, and she said with shame, "Since things have come to this, I won't hide it from you two anymore. The reason I came here today, and even brought Brother Qian Liu along as a notary, is twofold: first, to rescue Brother Wu; and second..."
As if she had made up her mind, she raised her head and said, "Actually, I didn't suspect our Plum Blossom brothers without reason. I have evidence."
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