The An family operates in the underground industry and has a strong underground presence in China. It would take time to bring down the entire An family, but the plan is too dangerous, and they don't want Ji Meng to know about it.
If he hadn't returned to China early to join forces with Zhao Zhilin and Lu Jingyan to fight back against the forces sent by the An family, his only sister would have gone much more complicated than just going abroad.
It was on that occasion that Zhao Zhilin made the difficult decision to sever ties with Ji Meng, making the An family believe that he and Ji Meng had no relationship, so that they would not send anyone to deal with Ji Meng.
An family's ambition is not only to marry Zhao Zhilin, but also to step on the Zhao family to clean up their mess and become a top new elite in Xindu and even the whole of China.
Zhao Zhilin asked Chu Ningxuan to organize this meeting today in order to win over Chu Ningyi.
After all, the Chu family has grown in strength in the years since it was handed over to Chu Ningyi, and its power should not be underestimated.
"Mr. Chu, would you like to have a chat?" Zhao Zhilin leaned back lazily on the sofa, his long legs slightly crossed, exuding a cool and aloof aura.
Chu Ningyi flicked the ash from his cigarette between his slender fingers, his deep, husky voice carrying a dangerous undertone. "An family in Xindu? Fine, but I want all their publicly known assets and half of their underground influence."
Although Chu Ningyi and Chu Ningxuan are brothers, one is calm and reserved, while the other is unrestrained and flamboyant.
Chu Ningyi has just withdrawn the Chu family's overseas industries back to China for development, and now urgently needs to expand the Chu family's power by acquiring some companies.
"Okay, I find An's things dirty. But there's something in their house that belongs to me, and I have to take it back."
"Deal!" Chu Ningxuan rubbed his hands together with a mischievous grin, even happier than Chu Ningyi for facilitating this transaction.
Seeing that the men seemed ready to discuss serious matters, Ji Meng stopped arguing with Zhao Zhilin and lazily sat on the sofa, taking out her phone to send a voice message to Shi Wan.
"Little Wanwan, why aren't you here yet? Did Lu Jingyan pin you down on the bed again? Is he always this vigorous?!"
Perhaps because the private room was too quiet, Ji Meng chuckled to herself as she sent out a voice message, and then she felt several pairs of eyes staring at her.
She cautiously glanced at the men at the bar, gave an awkward smile, and coughed twice, feigning a cough, "Please continue, please continue..."
Zhao Zhilin stared at Ji Meng with great interest, his narrowed eyes containing a dangerous smile.
Is she praising another man for being virile?
It seems I haven't satisfied Miss Ji in bed yet.
Ji Meng looked up and exchanged a glance with Zhao Zhilin, then shrank back guiltily and continued sending messages to Shi Wan.
At that moment, Shi Wan opened the window a little in the car, and the cool sea breeze blew on her face, trying to blow away the flush on her face.
Remembering how Lu Jingyan had been relentlessly harassing her with cherries, she dared not mention any food now.
At this moment, Lu Jingyan was like a satiated beast, lazily leaning back in his chair, lifting Shi Wan's injured leg onto his own lap and gently massaging it.
Shi Wan stared at the man in front of her. His profile was perfectly sculpted, with a rugged yet gentle quality.
Shi Wanqing couldn't help but reach out her slender fingertips to touch Lu Jingyan's temple. Lu Jingyan felt her touch, and suddenly turned his face to lightly touch his fingertips with his lips.
Shi Wan's eyes softened a little more. "Lu Jingyan, why didn't you show up sooner when we were abroad?"
Lu Jingyan paused, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips. "Wanwan, what would you do if you encountered a lost little boy?"
"Of course, we'll take him to find his family." Shi Wan didn't even think about it, just closed her eyes and comfortably enjoyed the sea breeze.
What if you were younger than that little boy?
"Hmm?" Shi Wan turned to look at Lu Jingyan in confusion.
Lu Jingyan also looked up at Shi Wan, and their eyes met. Lu Jingyan's face remained calm and composed.
"Without parents by my side, and encountering a lost little boy... am I also one of those who got lost?" Shi Wan rested her chin on her hand, biting her lip as she thought seriously for a while.
"Hmm...maybe, maybe it's just being playful." Lu Jingyan asked her two nonsensical questions, but received no answers.
...
"Lu Jingyan..."
"Um?"
Did you meet me before Feng Yunzhou?
"Yes, I've told you about it."
"oh."
Shi Wan didn't continue the conversation. There were some things he would tell her on his own initiative, and even if he didn't, she would find out anyway, so it wasn't a matter of time.
When Shi Wan and Lu Jingyan arrived at Ye Nong Bar, the group in the private room was still chatting and clinking glasses.
Seeing the two of them come in at the same time, Chu Ningxuan patted the sofa next to him and invited Shi Wan to sit down.
Lu Jingyan's eyes darkened as he looked at Chu Ningxuan's obsequious face.
Then he plopped down in the spot Chu Ningxuan had left for Shi Wan, while Shi Wan was pulled to sit down next to Ji Meng.
Lu Jingyan ignored the resentful look Chu Ningxuan stole from him, poured himself a glass of wine, and gestured to Chu Ningyi.
Chu Ningyi raised his glass to Lu Jingyan with the same cool indifference, then turned his gaze to Shi Wan behind him, scrutinizing her closely.
With a touch of inquiry and curiosity, what kind of woman could become Master Wuwang's student and be cherished by Lu Jingyan?
The dim light made Shi Wan's face indistinct, but the vague outline made Chu Ningyi unconsciously frown. How could she... resemble someone else?
Shi Wan felt a gaze directed at her, turned her head to look at the source of the gaze, and then nodded slightly to Chu Ningyi with a smile.
When Lu Jingyan saw Chu Ningyi staring at Shi Wan, his originally gentle gaze suddenly turned sharp, and his tone carried a hint of displeasure, "As far as I know, President Chu has a happy family and a lovely daughter. I wonder how your wife managed to lose such a lovely daughter?"
Chu Ningyi withdrew his scrutinizing gaze and chuckled softly, "My wife is gentle and virtuous, but she has a bit of a gluttony. However, I must thank President Lu and Miss Shi for their help."
"You're welcome." Lu Jingyan leaned back on the sofa, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Chu Ningxuan suddenly interjected, "Yes, big brother!"
"You and your sister-in-law were so busy showing off your love that you didn't even realize you'd lost Xiaoyuan. If it weren't for Xiaoshiwan and Lao Lu, your daughter would never have been found."
Chu Ningyi frowned helplessly, ignoring Chu Ningxuan, and simply took a sip of the golden liquid in his glass.
Ji Chu and Zhao Zhilin looked up at Chu Ningyi. As far as they knew, neither of the two young masters of the Chu family was married. The older one spent all his time in the company, while the younger one frequented various entertainment venues.
Seeing that the entire private room had fallen into an eerie atmosphere, Shi Wan gave Ji Meng a look.
Looking up at Chu Ningyi, he said, "I heard that President Chu greatly admires the teacher and has been seeking out his works in various ways these past few days."
"Yes, because my wife really likes calligraphy and painting. I acquired a few of Master Wuwang's works from collectors before he retired. In the past few years since he retired, I haven't been able to see him every time I've tried to visit him."
Chu Ningyi did not deliberately hide anything and sincerely explained his purpose to Shi Wan.
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