Liu Feng would never believe that Zhang Baodong was an honest and simple person.
The scions of such merchant families, as long as they are not spendthrift second-generation rich kids, are all more or less capable.
In Liu Feng's opinion, Zhang Baodong was more of a wise fool.
Although he may seem a bit unreliable, he has his own unique and unconventional way of doing things.
He might seem a bit silly, but Liu Feng knew him well. Ever since he stopped Liu Feng on the way and they met, this guy had never suffered a loss at Liu Feng's hands.
Although he wasn't exactly being used by Zhang Baodong, Zhang did indeed receive a lot of benefits from him on behalf of the Zhang family.
Judging from Zhang Baodong's words just now, this guy came to see me this time with complete preparation.
Previously, Zhang Baodong clearly stated that he came to this place to escape an arranged marriage, but after returning, he so quickly went through with his wedding.
Moreover, judging from the relationship between Ye Xiaodie and Zhang Baodong, the couple is currently very loving.
I'm afraid this marriage is not simple at all.
The Zhang family and the Ye family are both top families in Yanzhou. If they were to join forces, they would have the strength to rival the Heaven and Earth Society.
However, their strength mainly comes from wealth; what they lack is military force.
Those servants are only good for guarding the house; they can't do anything else.
Therefore, even if they had to confront the Heaven and Earth Society head-on, they could only choose to contribute a portion of their wealth and adopt a compromise to protect themselves.
However, if they had Liu Feng's assistance, the outcome would have been different.
In Yanzhou, the situation is now one of complete collapse, with no one left to absorb or any larger forces.
Looking at the overall situation at this point, the closest to Yanzhou were Linghu Zheng, Qian Mu, and the Tiger Roar Army.
These three are the best choices.
However, of the three families, Linghu Zheng has now completely lost his value. As for the remaining two families, Qian Mu and Liu Feng, although Qian Mu has more people, he is located in Dasanguan and is subject to too many restrictions.
So, after comparing all these options, Liu Feng is now the best choice.
Nowadays, Zhang Baodong and Liu Feng have business dealings and are closely connected.
Liu Feng certainly wouldn't let the businesses of the Zhang and Ye families, two powerful clans, be lost just like that, especially if those two families completely sided with the Heaven and Earth Society.
For Liu Feng, who had a grudge against the Heaven and Earth Society, this was even more of a loss than a gain.
Well, Zhang Baodong, I really underestimated you.
If you think about it that way, upon closer examination, it seems that your chance encounter with Liu Feng back then was somewhat deliberate.
Zhang Baodong had considered me as part of his plan a long time ago.
"Hahaha……."
Liu Feng suddenly burst into laughter, his gaze fixed on Ye Xiaodie.
Zhang Baodong is a cunning and scheming guy, but Ye Xiaodie next to him seems much more innocent.
This should be Liu Feng's breakthrough point.
"Miss Ye, there's something I'd like to ask you."
Upon hearing this, both Ye Xiaodie and Zhang Baodong were taken aback, revealing strange expressions.
They were having a nice conversation, so why did Ye Xiaodie suddenly get involved?
Even if it's a matter concerning the Ye family, it's definitely Zhang Baodong who should be speaking on behalf of the Ye family here.
"General Liu, please ask."
Ye Xiaodie quickly straightened her body, her little face becoming serious.
"When I first met Mr. Zhang, he said he had run away from his arranged marriage."
"Back then, he rode a little donkey and had a rather dashing and carefree look on his face."
"How come you two got married so soon after you went back?"
In an instant, everyone present had a slight change in expression.
Zhang Baodong knew that this matter was the only leverage Liu Feng could have over him, and it was also the result of his negligence.
She claimed she had run away from her arranged marriage just to lower Liu Feng's guard.
Otherwise, how could I, a man from Yanzhou, have inexplicably ended up in Youzhou? Could it be just to trade cloth? No one would believe that if I told them.
After all, there are many different situations when it comes to doing business, but no one would believe someone who knows nothing about fabrics would try to do business with it.
Upon hearing Liu Feng's casual question, Ye Xiaodie's eyes widened, and she stood up abruptly.
The gentle and virtuous demeanor she had just exuded vanished in an instant.
Then she stretched out her little hand and went straight for Zhang Baodong's ear.
"Zhang Baodong".
"You scoundrel, what did you say back then? How dare you say that?"
“What did you say when you left? You said you couldn’t stay at home forever, you had to go out and do something big.”
"When you earn more money, you can take over the family business legitimately and hold your head high in the Ye family."
"you……."
"are you mad at me."
Zhang Baodong instantly donned a mask of pain; there was no other way but to say those things back then.
"No, my wife, you have to let me explain."
"That's really not how it is."
Liu Feng watched this scene and chuckled to himself.
Just as Zhang Baodong was about to explain, Liu Feng chuckled and added insult to injury.
"I forgot to tell Miss Ye that this kid dragged me to the brothel, even though I told him I didn't want to go there. He insisted on going and even stayed overnight."
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