Lu Feng was a little dumbfounded by her scolding and said, "I meant that President Cui is treating us to dinner tonight!"
"If you're going to treat us, then treat us. Why does it have to be so strenuous?"
"A trap!"
"You can't act like a hooligan with me, you know? I treat you like an older brother," Zhang Fengxia said, stamping her foot somewhat childishly.
Lu Feng laughed, reached out and patted her head, saying, "I know, I treat you like a little sister too. We're family. Come with me tonight."
"You yourself said it was a trap, why should I go with you? It's so dangerous."
“We’re family, after all. Besides, this matter is basically settled tonight. If it works out, I’ll get what I want. If it doesn’t, I’ll back down on the spot, pay them some money, and move to another place.”
Zhang Fengxia thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. In her world, she had never imagined that something could be so bad as to be murderous.
It was past six o'clock in the evening when the sky outside finally darkened. After a long winter, the days and nights were slowly changing, and the temperature had begun to rise above zero. Lu Feng was only wearing a white polyester shirt with a long wool coat over it, and a gentleman's hat on his head.
He walked to the car and waited for Zhang Fengxia. When she came downstairs, she couldn't help but chuckle when she saw his attire. She said, "007? You look like a spy now."
"The night wind is chilly, wear more clothes!" Lu Feng said as he got into the car. Sitting in the passenger seat, he casually touched the photo in his arms and felt relieved.
Walking down Tianlan Lake Road, there was nothing around except for the dim trees. The moonlight was rather dim, and the car headlights swayed wildly by the roadside. Zhang Fengxia, being a girl, was already gripping the steering wheel nervously.
"Where am I? What villa area is this?" she asked, turning her head to ask, "Are you sure we're on the right track?"
"Keep driving forward!"
"This road is terrifying, it's in the middle of nowhere, and there are birds calling, can you hear them, coo, coo, it's so ethereal." Zhang Fengxia wanted to say it was like a ghost movie, but she didn't dare to say it.
"Keep walking, there are no ghosts!"
The car continued driving forward, and a few minutes later, a dilapidated sign appeared ahead. It was somewhat rusty, but the words "Royal Garden Villa District" were still faintly visible.
Looking up, there was a cluster of villas, but they were all unfinished buildings, overgrown with weeds. The pale moonlight sent chills down my spine, and there was nothing to be seen at first glance.
"Let's go back, I'm scared."
Lu Feng pushed open the car door and got out. Zhang Fengxia didn't dare to stay in the car alone, and didn't even dare to look in the rearview mirror. All the way, she felt like there was someone sitting in the back seat.
With a scream, she pushed open the car door and ran inside, grabbing Lu Feng's arm with both hands and saying, "Don't scare me, I'm a coward. Let's go back, I'm begging you, I'll take half of that 300,000, okay?"
"There are lights ahead." Lu Feng saw the light of a flashlight ahead.
Upon approaching, Lu Feng discovered some dilapidated furniture inside. A man holding a flashlight was looking around anxiously. Lu Feng recognized him as none other than Hao Dongren.
"What are you doing here?" Lu Feng asked, puzzled.
Hao Dongren froze when he saw Lu Feng and asked, "Didn't you ask me to come?"
He froze for a moment, then his face turned deathly pale. He slapped his thigh hard and yelled, "Damn it, run!"
Before he could even leave the abandoned villa, a jumble of flashlight beams shone over. President Cui came running up, panting, followed by a dozen or so people. Their hands were behind their backs, and they stared at Lu Feng with cold eyes, like a butcher looking at livestock waiting to be slaughtered.
"Where are you going, Mr. Hao? Since you're already here, why not stay a little longer?" Mr. Cui asked as he stepped forward.
Hao Dongren was a tough guy. He understood the current situation and immediately knelt down on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly and crying, "President Cui, spare my life! Master Cui, I'll give you whatever you want. Shares or the factory? Just say the word."
Mr. Cui looked at him, a smile creeping onto his chubby face. He chuckled and said, "You're quite sensible. Actually, Mr. Liu didn't plan for you to come, but then he thought that you should be involved and see things for yourself. Don't worry, you're lucky."
Hao Dongren was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes, and he kowtowed repeatedly.
Seeing his expression, Lu Feng took a few steps back, lifted his trench coat, sat down on the worn-out sofa, lit a cigarette, and looked at Zhang Fengxia beside him, saying, "Are you that scared? Let go of my hand, you're hurting me."
Zhang Fengxia's breathing became heavier. Standing to the side, she wanted to say something about her grandfather's relationship with these people to warn them to be careful, but she found that she couldn't even open her mouth. Compared to Lu Feng's composure, her legs were trembling.
"Please excuse me, Mr. Cui. This young lady has never seen anything like this before. What is there to talk about by inviting me here?" Lu Feng exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Liu Zhennan is just an agent. Besides, you, Mr. Cui, are just a handyman. You have no right to talk to me."
"Clap clap clap clap!"
Applause rang out from the back of the crowd. Liu Zhennan stepped forward, looking at Lu Feng with a hint of admiration. Whether he was faking it or was genuinely calm, Lu Feng's courage alone earned his respect.
“I feel sorry for you dying far from home, but it’s normal. Everyone can be arrogant, as long as they have the right to be arrogant. I already told you that day that we can talk about anything in private and not meet with any reporters.”
“Talk? I already gave you the terms that day, did you talk to me? I still have the same terms now.” Lu Feng stared at Liu Zhennan and said, “One of us has to give in. You can’t convince your masters and godfathers, and I can’t convince myself.”
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