Chapter 2984 Sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth!
A cold light flashed in Lu Taining's eyes.
"What do you want when you mention Xingluo Lake?"
Having said that, Zhu Feng no longer tried to hide his true feelings. He looked at Lu Taining with a gaze so sharp it seemed to pierce through a person's body, and said in a deep voice, "I want to enter Xingluo Lake."
“…”
"To be more specific, I want the waterway of Xingluo Lake."
Upon hearing this, Lu Taining's face darkened.
He did not forget that just a few months ago, the man named Ye who disguised himself as a wealthy businessman to contact them also claimed that he wanted to enter Xingluo Lake and seize the right to pass through this waterway. They believed him.
after--
The results are already in sight.
Mr. Ye's head and body were separated, and the previous manager of Hang Seng Bank was replaced by him, Lu Taining.
Now, this man surnamed Huang is here again.
Lu Taining sneered and said, "Master Huang, how can I know whether you are sincere or not? And why can you make me believe that you really want to enter Xingluo Lake, instead of-"
Having said that, he slowly walked in front of Zhu Feng, put his hands on the table, and leaned over to look at Zhu Feng.
"A spy from the imperial court!"
Zhu Feng stared at him motionlessly and said calmly, "Didn't Shopkeeper Lu thoroughly check me out before inviting me here?"
“…”
"If there really isn't one, then I'd be disappointed."
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"Perhaps your Hang Seng Bank is just a facade, and the rumors are wrong."
Hearing this, Lu Taining frowned again.
Indeed, before deciding to host him, or rather, after the Gaosheng Inn was burned down, they had already verified his identity. The Huang family, a prominent timber family in Youbeiping, had provided 20% of the timber used in the construction of the relocated capital after the emperor ascended the throne. Huang Ziteng, the patriarch of the Huang family, in particular, had become a prominent figure in the North-South Chamber of Commerce.
There is no problem with this identity.
If there was any problem, the Jiuqu Tower would not be so peaceful today.
However, Lu Taining still couldn't feel at ease. After all, Ye Zheng had just turned their Hang Seng Bank upside down, and just a few months later, Huang Si appeared. It was really a coincidence!
Looking at Lu Taining's conflicted and tangled expression, Zhu Feng smiled coldly.
He was not afraid of these people investigating at all.
Huang Si's identity had actually been established before he ascended the throne, even when he was still the Prince of Yan in Beiping. Huang Ziteng, the head of the Huang family who ran a timber business in Youbeiping, was actually one of his former servants, though he kept it a secret. He used the name "Huang Si" to register with the family, and someone even pretended to be Huang Si to attend important events where no one would pay much attention to him.
Over the years, this person has existed and is verifiable by anyone.
Zhu Feng has been traveling incognito for so many years, using this identity, and he has deceived countless people. He may even continue to do so in the future.
Sure enough, facing such calmness, Lu Taining also hesitated.
In this world, there are indeed some coincidences that are hard to explain.
Besides, businessmen are profit-driven. Huang Si has put so much effort into getting in touch with them, so we should hear what he wants.
Then, Lu Taining slowly stood up and said, "Why do you want to enter Xingluo Lake?"
Zhu Feng smiled coldly and said, "Shopkeeper Lu just said that businessmen pursue profit. I want to enter Xingluo Lake because it is beneficial to us."
"What benefits?"
"Since Manager Lu has already dug up all my details, he should know that my family is in the timber business. With the completion of Peking City a few years ago, our business in the north has pretty much closed. My uncle is planning to expand south. Manager Lu should also be well aware of the importance of roads to freight transport between the north and the south."
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"It's a pity that the waterway in this section of Xingluo Lake has been cut off for so many years."
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"If I can take over this section of waterway, I can expand our family's business to the south. Tell me, what kind of benefits would that bring?"
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"So I said, I can give this batch of food away for free, but on one condition—"
Having said that, he also raised his head, a gleam in his eyes, and slowly said: "I want to take the boat, enter Xingluo Lake, and meet your chief treasurer!"
“……!”
Lu Taining's breath was choked.
Not only him, but Nan Yan beside him also opened his eyes wide.
Although she was very clear that Zhu Feng's purpose this time was Xingluo Lake before coming, she never thought that Zhu Feng would actually enter Xingluo Lake in person.
How can this be possible?!
There is no need to describe what kind of dangerous place that was. Even Ye Zheng died there. And Zhu Feng, he is the emperor. Even if he wants to destroy Xingluo Lake, he should not be the one to take the risk!
If something unexpected happens, then——
Thinking of this, she immediately said in a deep voice: "Husband!"
As soon as she said this, Zhu Feng reached out a hand, pressed it on the back of her hand, pinched it hard, and signaled her not to speak.
Nan Yan just remembered that before coming here, he had reminded himself not to talk nonsense.
It turned out that he had made up his mind long ago.
After all, this place is someone else's territory, and Nan Yan cannot speak carelessly, lest she reveal her true identity and bring about greater trouble. However, when she thought that he was putting herself in danger by doing this, her heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat's claws, and she felt anxious and restless, and the hand he was holding was constantly spasming.
Lu Taining was silent for a long time. Seeing that Mr. Huang was calm and composed, while his wife seemed to be somewhat opposed, he said, "It seems that Mr. Huang, you probably haven't thought it through."
Zhu Feng said, "No one can stop me from doing what I want to do."
“…”
"As long as there's a chance."
“…”
"Now it depends on whether Shopkeeper Lu will give me this opportunity, or in other words, whether Shopkeeper Lu is that interested in this batch of grain."
Lu Taining didn't say anything.
But on Nan Yan's side, her palms were already covered in cold sweat, and she couldn't speak, which made her heart even hotter. She wanted to pull Zhu Feng in front of her immediately and explain it clearly - did he know how dangerous what he was doing was?
In particular, she did not forget how Li Bushang reminded her a few days ago.
Back then, they were found by that mysterious man nearby, and that mysterious man was most likely hiding in Xingluo Lake.
If Zhu Feng insisted on going in personally, he would be sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth!
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