Hong Kong media reporters have been very busy these past two days, and there is no shortage of visitors to the front page.
Because Liu Zhixiong and the seventh concubine he had just brought back to the mansion were enough for them to show their abilities.
Today, a large number of high-end feminine furniture are being moved in and arranged. Tomorrow, designers of custom-made evening gowns and casual wear for all seasons from major brands will come to the house, and chefs from major restaurants will be summoned to the Liu family in turn to cook.
Not to mention that Liu Zhixiong's other girlfriends didn't receive such treatment, they had never even entered the Liu family's gate.
In contrast, the Hong Kong media even chased after several other people for interviews.
"Julie, what do you think about the Seventh Concubine being the first to move into the Liu family mansion?"
"Ms. Qiao, I heard that Mr. Liu bought you a jade necklace last month and said he loved you the most. How do you feel now that he has changed his mind?"
"Have you met the new sisters?"
…
The local people are open-minded, and it is common for some wealthy businessmen to have several girlfriends. Anyway, there is no official status between them, and they just get what they want. It is not a relationship that has entered the formal realm of marriage, and they can even call each other sisters when they meet privately.
But now the balance was broken by a wild sparrow that flew in from nowhere. Seeing that Liu Zhixiong was as eager to pile up mountains of gold and silver in front of them, these girlfriends were naturally unhappy.
Just then, they heard that the other party would attend a jewelry auction two days later, so they all began to prepare intensively.
At 8 o'clock in the evening, Fujinxuan, the largest jewelry auction house in Hong Kong, held a charity dinner.
As soon as Liu Zhixiong's black Bentley appeared, all the paparazzi hiding nearby rushed over.
"Mr. Liu, is that your new seventh concubine in the car?"
"Mr. Liu, could you please share the progress between you and the Seventh Concubine?"
The rear door opened, and the tall, portly Liu Zhixiong got out first. He impatiently told his bodyguard to disperse the crowd, "Don't get so close. Why are you joining in the fun? Be careful not to bump into my benefactor."
The paparazzi were immediately driven aside, and their cameras were taken away and the film was deleted.
"Why do you do this? The media is free and the public has the right to know!"
Hong Kong journalists have always been aggressive and unreasonable, and like to make trouble. They rely on the fact that they are celebrities and wealthy businessmen and sometimes have to cooperate with them to guide public opinion, so they are very arrogant.
But this time, Liu Zhixiong showed no mercy, even having one of his bodyguards twist the loudest paparazzi's arm. "Take him to the police station and sue him for fabricating rumors and infringing on my portrait rights. If he doesn't get a minimum sentence of three years, I, Liu Zhixiong, will take your last name."
As soon as he took a tough stance, the paparazzi immediately became cautious and looked at each other in bewilderment, feeling that things were not going well.
Usually, these wealthy businessmen are very happy to read their own gossip. After all, it is a very face-saving thing for a greasy old man to date a female star or take a young female anchor out. Generally, they turn a blind eye to the paparazzi reports.
This was the case with Liu Zhixiong’s previous girlfriends.
But now it’s contrary to their usual behavior, and they don’t even allow us to take photos.
On the other end, Liu Zhixiong had already run over and opened the car door to greet him personally.
The girl who got off the car had a face so delicate that it was amazing, but she was without makeup and was wearing loose cotton and linen clothes. She didn't look like someone who was here to compete for beauty and be a female companion.
"Master Ye, let's go this way. Uncle Zheng is waiting for us." He led the way in front, slightly bent over, his posture as respectful as possible.
The girl had a cold expression on her face. She simply nodded before walking through the golden revolving door and into the exclusive elevator.
The paparazzi stood by in amazement, not being able to figure out what was going on.
And tonight's game was indeed invited by Liu Zhixiong, but he was just the middleman.
The person who actually invited Ye Lan was Zheng Bo, the owner of Fujinxuan Jewelry Store.
The elevator went straight to the thirteenth floor. When the door opened, there was a dimly lit exhibition hall. There were talismans on each glass cabinet inside, and there was also a Bagua formation on the top lintel.
Ye Lan took a glance and saw that it was used to ward off evil spirits and avoid danger.
“Ahem…”
From afar, a cough was heard, followed by the sound of a wheelchair rolling on the ground. A man who looked like a butler pushed an old man out.
"Uncle Zheng, what's wrong with you?" Liu Zhixiong saw the old man's frightened expression and couldn't help but step forward to show concern. "You told me on the phone that you weren't feeling well, but you didn't say it was this serious. Why didn't you go to the hospital? If you're worried about your family's business being in turmoil, just tell me and I'll help you out."
Although Liu Zhixiong is greedy for money and lustful, he also values friendship and loyalty.
Zheng Bo saved him when he was down and out, so Liu Zhixiong treated him as his own relative. This time, when he heard that Ye Lan was in trouble, he begged Ye Lan to come out and help him.
Zheng Bo looked no more than sixty years old, but he had a head of silver hair, even his eyebrows were beginning to turn white, his face was loose and wrinkled, and he looked as if all his energy had been drained away.
Hearing this, he gave a bitter laugh and shook his head, saying, "I'm even more afraid of death than you are. How could I not have been there before? I checked everything but couldn't find the problem, so I asked you to help me find a master. I was able to walk two days ago, but today I can't. If this continues, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for many more days."
As he spoke, he sighed, and a layer of deathly gray appeared in his eyes.
After Liu Zhixiong's experience in the Demonic Waters, he could still vaguely discern a human aura. Seeing Zheng Bo's face covered with a gray, deathly aura, he anxiously grasped his hand and comforted him, "No, I've already found the best Xuanmen master for you. With her help, there will be no problem."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and looked at Ye Lan expectantly.
Zheng Bo also followed his gaze and was slightly startled when he saw Ye Lan. Then his expression became excited. He stood up with his wheelchair and saluted. "I didn't know it was the monk who came in person. I failed to welcome you. I did something wrong. I beg for your forgiveness."
The butler behind him hurriedly supported him and prevented him from falling.
Liu Zhixiong opened his mouth and hadn't reacted yet, but Ye Lan raised his eyebrows first.
"What did you see on me?"
Hearing this, Zheng Bo shook his head and said truthfully, "I can't see it, but you have a familiar Buddha's light. When I was a child, my grandfather gave me a string of Buddhist beads with a Buddha's light on them. I've carried it with me for many years, and I've only seen this kind of light in the Potala Palace in Tibet and on you. It's absolutely true."
He took out a string of Buddhist beads from his chest.
Ye Lan recognized at a glance that there was half a piece of relic fragment on it, which was also the source of the Buddha's light he felt.
"You're welcome. Since you trust me, tell me what's going on here first."
Ye Lan waved his hand and asked him to sit down first.
Zheng Bo bowed to her devoutly before struggling to sit back in his wheelchair and talking about his strange illness.
"The story all started when I brought back these national treasures that had been lost overseas..."
It turns out that the Zheng family's ancestors were from the palace, descendants of the Manchu Zhenghuang Banner. They came to Hong Kong to settle down because of the war. After they became rich, their ancestors have been committed to recovering the lost national treasures.
Until recently, when a batch of national treasures returned, Zheng Bo went to the dock to check them in person. As a result, he had a high fever for several days after returning home. After the fever subsided, not only did his hair turn white overnight, but his body also began to have many problems. After going to the hospital for a check-up, it was found that his organs were rapidly failing.
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