The scale of the event was such that even the mayor, Xu Zhijian, rarely witnessed it. He looked on in disbelief, wondering who could command such a grand mobilization.
The crowd grew even more excited, eager to know who had arrived, whose entourage was even larger than the mayor's.
Soon, the answer was revealed.
Hundreds of cars lined the road, completely blocking it and forcing oncoming traffic to find detours.
Thousands of soldiers emerged, standing at rigid attention.
Then.
The doors of three sedans opened, and three men with five stars on their shoulders stepped out.
They were the renowned Five-Star Generals: the Medical Immortal, the Asura, and the Dragon King!
A collective gasp.
“It’s those three lords! Incredible, incredible. Each of them holds a position of immense significance. To see all three arrive at once is truly unheard of.”
“Any one of them possesses power far exceeding Murong Shuang’s. Their simultaneous arrival is a once-in-a-millennium event.”
“My goodness, what kind of company is Xun Rong? It managed to draw the presence of three great generals at the same time!”
“Xun Rong is about to become famous.”
Xu Zhijian was also startled.
The arrival of any one of these three could shake the heavens and earth, let alone all three appearing together?
Before them, Xu Zhijian seemed insignificant.
Xu Zhijian hurried forward to greet them, “Ah, the arrival of three great generals at once truly makes the sun and moon change color, and the heavens and earth tremble.”
The Medical Immortal waved his hand and said, “Mayor, you are too kind.”
At this moment, Jiang Lan was overwhelmed with emotion.
She stood frozen, unsure how to receive these three distinguished guests.
The mayor’s appearance alone had been shocking enough; seeing these three now, her jaw nearly dropped.
Lu Ming smiled and said, “Xiao Lan, why are you still standing there? That’s quite impolite.”
Jiang Lan finally snapped back to attention.
She trotted forward, her voice filled with excitement, “Three esteemed lords, your presence to offer congratulations has brought immense splendor to my humble establishment. I truly don’t know what to say.”
The Asura let out a hearty laugh.
He said, “Actually, it’s not that the three of us are here. There is someone else who is coming.”
“Oh?”
“Who else could it be?”
The Dragon King said, “In truth, we three are representing the Dragon Warlord. The Dragon Warlord originally intended to come himself, but due to his extremely busy schedule, he couldn’t spare the time, so he sent us three in his stead. We hope we haven’t caused you any embarrassment.”
Embarrassment?
How could there be embarrassment?
This was an unprecedented honor!
What no one expected was that the Dragon Warlord had originally planned to come in person, which stunned everyone.
Since the end of the war five years ago, the Warlord had not made an appearance.
If the Warlord himself were to appear, it would cause an ‘earthquake.’
However, even without the Warlord’s presence, the arrival of the three Five-Star Generals was enough to shake Jinling’s high society.
Jiang Lan said excitedly, “Thank you, esteemed lords, for gracing us with your presence, and thank you to the Warlord for his favor. I truly don’t know how to express my gratitude. Please allow me to bow.”
Jiang Lan made to curtsy.
The Asura was startled and quickly reached out to stop her, “No, no, absolutely not.”
What a joke! In the Asura’s eyes, Jiang Lan was likely the future wife of the Warlord. If he let her bow, how could he possibly face the Warlord’s wrath later?
…
At the same time, at the Jiang Corporation.
Jiang Mengxin was still discussing with Xu Qin how to deal with Jiang Lan and Lu Ming, and how to ruin Xun Rong in the shortest possible time.
At this moment, Secretary Xiao Yao rushed in, out of breath.
Forgetting to knock, she burst through the door, “President Jiang, something big has happened.”
Jiang Mengxin’s expression soured.
She glared at the secretary and reprimanded, “Xiao Yao, how can you be so ill-mannered? You must knock before entering, don’t you know that?”
Xiao Yao said, “It’s truly something big; there wasn’t time to knock.”
Jiang Mengxin asked, “Go on, what is it?”
Xiao Yao said, “Xun Rong has received guests, and the atmosphere there is very lively and celebratory.”
“Hmm?” Jiang Mengxin was very displeased and asked, “Who is being so disobedient? Daring to defy my wishes and go support Xiao Lan and Lu Ming? Are they tired of living?”
Xiao Yao said, “The first to arrive was Yuan Keying.”
“Hmph! That wretched woman!” Jiang Mengxin cursed irately.
Her friendship with Yuan Keying was completely over. Thinking about what Yuan Keying had done to her in the past, she wished she could flay her alive.
Jiang Mengxin said, “I don’t know what that wretched woman sees in Lu Ming, but she’s always around him.”
Xu Qin said, “She’s just a young girl; she’s nothing to worry about.”
Xiao Yao continued, “The second to arrive was Qiao Ling.”
Jiang Mengxin’s brow furrowed slightly.
Qiao Ling was a significant figure in the pharmaceutical industry now, the head of Ren Zhi Pharmacy, and her status was quite distinguished.
Her presence to offer support certainly carried weight.
Xu Qin was puzzled, “What’s Qiao Ling’s problem? Is she infatuated? Why is she always around Lu Ming?”
Jiang Mengxin waved her hand, “Yuan Keying, Qiao Ling, they’re just two wretched women; they’re not a threat.”
Xiao Yao continued, “It’s not just them! Young Master Xu Jun has also arrived.”
Xu Jun, that name surprised Jiang Mengxin a little.
But what came next was even more surprising.
Xiao Yao immediately added, “The most crucial point is that Xu Jun came with his father – the Mayor! Mayor Xu himself came to support Lu Ming.”
“What?!”
Jiang Mengxin stood up abruptly, her composure shattered.
The Mayor’s status and position were extraordinary. His attendance alone would have a significant impact on Xun Rong’s standing.
This was not good news at all.
Jiang Mengxin simply couldn’t understand why, with the Mayor’s distinguished status, he would stoop to attend Xun Rong’s opening ceremony.
She couldn’t fathom it.
She thought that this was the extent of the shock.
Little did she know that even more astonishing news was yet to come.
Xiao Yao continued, “Then, just now, the Medical Immortal, the Asura, and the Dragon King, three Five-Star Generals, arrived with over a thousand soldiers to show their support! And the most critical point is that they were flying the banner of the Dragon Warlord! The three of them were here to represent the Warlord!”
Boom!!!
Jiang Mengxin was struck by lightning, so shocked she couldn’t speak.
Three Five-Star Generals?
What esteemed figures were they? Their presence would be a super event that would shake all of Jinling.
Even more terrifying was that they weren’t here of their own volition.
They were attending the opening ceremony on behalf of the Dragon Warlord!
That meant even the Warlord was showing support for Lu Ming!
What an honor this was!
It was simply the highest, most supreme honor! Xun Rong had struck gold with this move! It was certain that the name Xun Rong would soon be known throughout Jinling!
Jiang Mengxin murmured dazedly, “Why? I don’t understand. Why is this happening?”