Chapter 35 The male fox spirit was... in full view of everyone...
Fu Jun wasn't worried at all; on the contrary, he was quite calm: "What's there to be afraid of? We'll meet force with force and water with water. I'm upright and honest, and I do business with integrity. So what if Su Zi reports to Su Tan? No matter how capable she is, she can't stop us from moving forward."
Having navigated the business world for so many years, he had seen all sorts of storms. The most serious one was when a competitor planted a spy in the company, stole important confidential information, and almost caused the company to be eliminated from the bidding process.
His habit of making contingency plans is essential for him to stop losses in time and turn defeat into victory.
Therefore, he prefers to see his opponents' impotent rage as they try to kill him but fail.
[That's true. With President Fu's abilities, Su Tan is at best a grasshopper jumping around in front of you; she can't cause any trouble.]
Fu Yun shook her head, locked the door to Lu Zhisheng's house, and walked out of the yard.
He carefully scanned his surroundings, mentally replying to Xiaoba: "You can't say that. Su Tan has also been in the business world for decades. Although competition in ancient times might not have been as fierce and brutal as it is in modern times, it was by no means a small-scale affair. It can be said that throughout history, anything related to profit has been a slaughterhouse that devours people without spitting out the bones. People who can dominate the business world are not simple figures. Since she can become the head of a merchant family, her abilities are naturally not to be underestimated. We should still be more careful and cautious in everything we do."
[Is this why you let Su Zi return to the Su residence?]
Fu Yun smiled faintly and remained silent.
Not hearing Fu Yun's reply, Xiao Ba didn't mind and continued, "[If Su Zi really is Su Tan's spy, then to gain your trust, she would definitely have to show sincerity and give you detailed reports on the Su residence's movements. This way, you could know Su Tan's plans at any time and take timely countermeasures. Even if Su Zi isn't a spy, you're not at a disadvantage; having her gather intelligence for you is perfectly appropriate. And you get the information you want without lifting a finger. It has to be said, those who thrive in the business world are all cunning; you've mastered the art of double espionage.]"
Fu Yun's lips twitched: "Is this a compliment or an insult?"
[Of course it's a compliment! President Fu is meticulous and incredibly intelligent. Xiao Ba is incredibly lucky to have a host like you. I just feel a little sorry for Su Zi, that sucker, being sold out by you and still having to count the money for you!]
Fu Yun disagreed with Xiao Ba's statement: "You can't say that. I just told her to find a way to get out of her predicament and to come to me if she encounters any problems. I'm a businessman, not some saint. I believe that it's better to rely on yourself than on others."
In my opinion, fate is in your own hands; either you control it, or it controls you. Therefore, I can't possibly be so kind as to rush to help everyone in need. If I were to help everyone who asked for my help without hesitation, I might as well become a monk and just do more good deeds to accumulate merit. Why bother changing the fate of some villain? Don't you think that makes sense?
【this……】
Xiao Ba couldn't find any words to refute it for a moment. The hosts it had served before were all the kind-hearted and helpful types. This was the first time it had encountered such a rational and impartial person.
As a string of code data inserted into an emotional chip, it can distinguish between joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and discern right from wrong, but it cannot accurately pinpoint black and white, good and bad coexist, and fortune and misfortune are interdependent.
There was just an indescribable feeling that although the host's thoughts were different from those of ordinary people, there didn't seem to be anything wrong with them.
What you said makes a lot of sense; I'm speechless.
Fu Yun said, "Because what I said was correct. This is the survival rule of this world. As the old saying goes, a good horse is ridden, and a kind heart is bullied. It refers to honest people who have no principles or bottom line and are easily taken advantage of by others. I would never do the kind of thing that helps others without expecting anything in return. At most, I would help each other and cooperate for mutual benefit."
Yes, yes, yes, all you businessmen are so cold-hearted and callous.
Fu Yun was quite frank: "It's not that you can't think that way."
Minibus: [...]
He stopped talking to the minibus and instead strolled leisurely along the path, keeping a close eye on his surroundings.
Before he even reached the intersection, he saw Ye Lan's figure appear on the main road ahead.
Her brows were slightly furrowed, and her expression was cold; she was clearly in a bad mood.
Hearing footsteps, she looked up and saw Fu Yun, her gaze darkening slightly: "Where are you going, Young Master Su?"
Fu Yun said frankly, "I'll go check out the beverage stall and also pay a visit to General Qian to ask her if there's any news about Lu Zhisheng."
Ye Lan's originally indifferent expression faltered slightly, as if she hadn't expected Fu Yun to cooperate like this.
Fu Yun looked at Ye Lan with indifferent eyes, her gaze questioning, clearly asking if they could leave now.
Ye Lan looked away, her tone a little stiff: "Just now I saw a woman in red loitering in front of Young Master Lu's house. After I came out to check, she immediately disappeared. I chased after her and searched around, but I couldn't find her anywhere."
Fu Yun understood. No wonder Ye Lan didn't see Su Zi when she came in; the two of them had just missed each other perfectly.
That's good, it saves Ye Lan from having to act like she's interrogating a criminal again.
He was quite satisfied with Ye Lan's proactive explanation and cooperated by sharing information with her: "That woman in red should be the one who has been following me recently. If your investigation is on the right track, then she is the bandit leader Mu Xin that you mentioned."
Ye Lan frowned, her face showing doubt: "This person is wearing a veil, so you can't see her face at all. What evidence do you have to prove that she is Mu Xin? Even if she is Mu Xin, she should have more important things to plan. Why would she come to follow you?"
As Fu Yun walked, she said, "You haven't forgotten, have you? I was also an important participant in the bandit suppression. What else could she be doing, following me? Of course, it's to seek revenge!"
Ye Lan rolled her eyes: "You're so weak, killing you would be a piece of cake for her. Why bother with this time-consuming and laborious stalking?"
Fu Yun: "..." You're the one who's weak and helpless, who do you think you are?
He snorted dismissively, feeling genuinely annoyed at being looked down upon: "She's not killing me now only because the time isn't right, or perhaps she has other concerns."
In fact, he had already made a guess, but he couldn't draw a conclusion yet; he would have to wait for verification to confirm it.
Ye Lan's face was cold as she opened her mouth, clearly wanting to say something more.
"Alright." Fu Yun cut Ye Lan off abruptly: "Discussing this now is useless. Aren't you still investigating spies? You should be very busy, so you don't need to stay with me. Go take care of your business!"
Ye Lan scoffed lightly, her gaze sweeping over Fu Yun with a hint of mockery in her eyes: "If someone weren't incapable of protecting himself, I wouldn't need to bother protecting him."
Fu Yun: "..." Ha~ He puts on such a high-sounding front, but it's just to monitor me.
He took a deep breath and suppressed the urge to give Ye Lan a piece of his mind.
Forget it, forget it, why bother getting angry with a woman?
Fu Jun ignored Ye Lan and walked straight to the main road, heading towards the city gate.
Lu Zhisheng's family lived in the suburbs, and it took quite a while to get to the city.
Seeing that Fu Jun clearly didn't want to say anything more, Ye Lan stopped getting in his way and followed him at a distance.
Once they entered the city, Fu Yun was immediately scrutinized by many eyes, all filled with amazement and curiosity.
Having already grown accustomed to the stares of passersby after what he had experienced in the past few days, Fu Yun walked straight towards the old spot where he used to set up his drink stall, without glancing to the side.
Ye Lan stared at the slender figure in front of her, who remained calm and composed despite the fiery gazes of the crowd. For a moment, she felt a little dazed. This young master of the Su family seemed to be quite different from the rumors.
Faced with the scrutiny of everyone's gaze, in order to showcase his unique charm, shouldn't he strike poses to attract everyone's infatuated looks and then frantically fawn over him?
After all, this kind of thing had happened twice before in Lingzhou City. Both times, it was when the young master of the Su family went out for a stroll. Every time he turned around, countless people went crazy for him, and the whole street was packed with people. The scene was comparable to a god descending to earth, which was extremely exaggerated.
He is the number one handsome man in Lingzhou City, according to everyone. He is handsome and refined, with an exceptional appearance. His face is as beautiful as a god's, which is captivating. He is also gentle and refined, with the demeanor of a gentleman. He is the dream man in the hearts of many women, and it would be perfect to marry him as a husband.
The seemingly perfect young master Su was nothing more than an empty vase in Ye Lan's eyes.
What real skills could a male fox spirit have that relies on his looks to seduce women and gain wealth and status?
That was her opinion, at least before she entered the city, but for a moment just now, she was a little unsure whether she had held too much prejudice against this person before.
Just as she was lost in thought, the sound of hooves suddenly came from a side alley. Immediately afterwards, a red figure riding a fast horse rushed out of the alley like lightning and headed straight for the main street. Her direction was unmistakable, and she was heading straight for Young Master Su who was walking in front of her...
"Ah~" Faced with the sudden and drastic change, everyone gasped in surprise, their eyes wide with shock.
Seeing this, Ye Lan's heart pounded, and she immediately shouted, "Watch out!"
The next moment, she leaped into the air and rushed straight to where Fu Jun was.
Before Ye Lan spoke, Fu Yun had already sensed the danger. He looked into the alley and saw someone trying to run him over with a horse. His scalp tingled instantly, and he crouched down almost in the blink of an eye, then rolled on the ground, narrowly avoiding being kicked by the horse's hooves.
Seeing that Fu Yun had dodged, the woman in red's eyes flashed with rage. She tightened the reins again, forcing the horse to turn around and charge at Fu Yun once more.
Fu Yun was about to crouch down and dodge again when the woman in red suddenly lashed out with a long whip, tightly binding his arms and waist.
Fu Yun's expression hardened, and he struggled with all his might, but the whip did not budge. Before he could make an effective response, he was pulled into the air by the whip, and then his chest slammed hard onto the horse's back.
A piercing pain instantly filled his chest, causing a churning sensation within. The stench of blood surged up his throat, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
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