Jian Junye gritted his teeth, secretly hating his uncle for wanting the whole Jian family to know that he had cheated an ugly woman out of her money!
What a vicious thought!
At this moment, Ah Li smiled knowingly. "But I heard that the Jian family is very large and has many members. It would be really inconvenient for an outsider like me to live there."
Jian Lu remained calm. "Then you can stay at my house. I don't have many people there; I live alone. If he doesn't come in three days, I'll personally bring him to you."
Ah Li silently looked at Jian Lu, and Jian Lu also looked at Ah Li. The deep light in his eyes made Ah Li's body feel a little numb.
Soon, Ahri stood up calmly. "Then it's settled."
Jian Lu also stood up and looked at Jian Junye, saying, "Why aren't you going to raise the money?"
Jian Junye clutched his hands and stumbled out of the private room, bumping into quite a few people along the way. He suppressed his anger and ran out of the bar.
After Jian Junye left, Ali and Jian Lu came out of the private room one after the other.
The white dress seemed to glow, attracting many people's attention, but the black figure following behind her made people afraid to look at her.
They all knew Jian Lu from City A.
That domineering aura, filled with boundless confidence and pride, and an arrogant attitude, inspires awe and makes people dare not easily look directly at its sharp edge.
Miao Fenghuang followed behind them with her bodyguards. She looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression. The way they walked, one in front of the other, seemed like they didn't know each other and were quite unfamiliar with each other.
If she hadn't witnessed their close interaction during that period, she might have thought they had just met.
Jian Lu's gaze fell on Ah Li, and everyone who appeared in front of them quietly made way for them, ensuring that no one would be foolish enough to bump into them.
Jian Lu's secretary, Xiao Qinglong, spotted Ali at a glance. Who was this person? Was there such a person in City A?
But when he noticed Miao Fenghuang, a smile instantly appeared on his face, and he went up to greet her, "Miss Miao, you're here too?"
This woman is a close confidante of the big boss in City S; she's the one who makes the decisions on many matters.
Miao Fenghuang did not smile. She said somewhat coldly, "Mr. Xiao, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Ali didn't stop listening to Miao Fenghuang reminisce with others; she walked out of the bar.
The next second, a coat was draped over her shoulders. "We just came out, and the temperature is different."
After putting the clothes on Ah Li, Jian Lu stood a little further away.
Ah Li straightened her clothes and glanced at Jian Lu. "Thank you."
His tone was polite yet distant.
Jian Lu clenched his fist, resisting the urge to pull the person into his arms. He looked at the row of luxury cars in front of him and said, "My car is over there."
"No need, I have my own car, you just need to lead the way."
A car drove up from not far away. Miao Fenghuang walked over quickly, opened the car door, and let Ali get in.
After Ah Li got into the car, she said, "We're not going back to the hotel, we're going to the Jian family's place."
Miao Fenghuang was slightly surprised, then looked at Jian Lu.
Jian Lu was still standing there, but after hearing what Ah Li said, he got into the car.
Xiao Qinglong followed behind Jian Lu, glancing at Ali several times. He said with some surprise, "I've heard that the big boss in S City is elusive, rarely seen, and never shows his face. Could this be him?"
"The big boss of City S?"
Jian Lu looked at Xiao Qinglong.
Xiao Qinglong knew his boss well; his boss never cared about outsiders' affairs. He lowered his voice and said, "Does the Gu family in S City remember you, boss?"
Jian Lv had heard of the Gu family in City S, the Jian family in City A, and other prominent families in other cities.
Jian Lu nodded slightly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "The Gu family of S City is a prestigious family with a history of over a hundred years. In recent years, they have also made considerable achievements in the real estate and technology fields, and they are indeed not to be underestimated. You were so enthusiastic towards that person just now. Is the Gu family making another big move?"
Xiao Qinglong's expression turned serious. "The Gu family seems to have shown unusual interest in several of our Jian family's projects recently. They've not only been frequently contacting our partners, but they've also been acquiring some of the smaller companies we were originally interested in at high prices. This behavior is something we have to be wary of."
Upon hearing this, Jian Lu smiled faintly, but the smile concealed an undeniable sharpness. "Interesting. Is the Gu family planning to declare war on us? Or have they seen the expansion of our Jian family and want a piece of the pie? However, you just said that the person Miao Fenghuang was with is the big boss of the Gu family."
Wait, she's also from the Gu family; her name is Gu Li.
He only glanced at the name on the marriage certificate before having Ah Li lock it in the safe.
If his wife is indeed the big boss of the Gu family, then her recent actions must be because of Jian Junye.
The car started.
Having made up his mind, Jian Lu said to Xiao Qinglong, "Arrange for people to conduct an in-depth investigation into the Gu family's next moves. Also, strengthen our company's internal security measures to ensure that our core secrets are not leaked. Remember, the business world is like a battlefield; there is no room for carelessness."
Xiao Qinglong responded, and once again felt sincere admiration for Jian Lü's calmness and decisiveness.
He thought that in the days to come, the entire business circle of City A would likely become even more unpredictable due to the undercurrents between these two bigwigs.
His boss, of course, would surely have laid out a plan before the storm hit, waiting for the opportune moment to strike decisively.
Soon, they arrived at Jianlu's residence, a luxurious three-story European-style garden villa.
Another outrageously luxurious villa.
After Ah Li got out of the car, Jian Lu came over and put his arm around Ah Li's shoulder. "Are you satisfied?"
"Not bad, quite satisfied."
Xiao Qinglong was shocked. Who was it that just said that the business world is like a battlefield and cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness?
Or is his boss trying to use his good looks to seduce him?
Xiao Qinglong was extremely confused. He looked at Miao Fenghuang, and he was sure that he wasn't the only one who was surprised.
As a result, Miao Fenghuang remained calm and left with her people.
Um?
They're gone!
Xiao Qinglong watched Miao Fenghuang's departing figure with a puzzled expression. Was she really gone?
Isn't she worried that her boss might be sold out by his boss?
Ah Li noticed that Xiao Qinglong seemed stunned, and she chuckled softly, "The people around you are quite interesting."
Jian Lu turned to look at Xiao Qinglong, "He's probably tired and wants to go back."
"oh."
Ah Li took Jian Lu's arm and asked in a low voice, "Are all these people trustworthy? Could there be any of Jian Junye's people among them?"
Jian Lu lowered her head and whispered to Ali, "The people around me don't respect spineless people."
"Really? So you're quite tough... boneless."
"Then I'll let you try it again later to see just how hard I really am."
Ahri burst into laughter instantly, laughing so hard she was shaking with mirth.
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