To Wen Song, losing a match was an unforgivable offense, something he absolutely could not do, not even for double the money!
Besides, Wen Song wasn't truly desperate for money; there was no need to lose face for it.
He stood up directly, cupped his hands, and said, "Miss Su, I truly cannot agree to your request. I will not linger here any longer. Farewell."
Su Ru smiled slightly, showing no signs of anger or urgency.
Furthermore, Su Ru took the initiative to say, "Since Master Wen has no such intentions, I will not press the matter. Yushan, please see our guest out."
Following that, a beautiful woman with a graceful figure emerged and escorted Wen Song out.
But strangely, Wen Song, who had been poised to leave with such momentum, froze completely upon seeing Yushan, unable to take a single step forward.
Wen Song’s eyes were fixed on Yushan like two nails, unable to be moved at all.
"Master Wen, please."
"Master Wen?"
"Master Wen, what's wrong?"
Su Ru called out three times before Wen Song regained his senses and came back to.
He quickly wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and asked with great embarrassment and intense desire, "Who is this?"
Su Ru said casually, "She is a maid I brought back from abroad, specifically to serve me. Her name is Yushan. Her parents were murdered by villains, and she was sold to a disreputable place, forced into prostitution. Fortunately, I discovered her in time and rescued her, thus preserving her purity. Since then, Yushan has been by my side."
"Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh." Wen Song's eyes were wide, as if he wanted to gouge out his eyeballs and hang them on Yushan.
Seeing this, Su Ru chuckled secretly.
Everything was under control!
In fact, Su Ru had investigated thoroughly long ago, knowing that Wen Song's greatest weakness was women, and his taste was extremely specific: he preferred demure, soft-looking girls, preferably around 22 years old.
To conquer someone, one must strike at their weakness. No one understood this better than Su Ru, so she had prepared Yushan for Wen Song long ago.
The goal was to get him hooked!
From the current reaction, it was very effective. Wen Song was so captivated that he forgot his demeanor, drooling like a fool.
"Ahem." Su Ru deliberately cleared her throat to remind him, "Master Wen, do you have any other business?"
Did he have any other business?
He just wanted to look at the beauty!
Wen Song was captivated by Yushan, reluctant to even turn his head, let alone leave.
He had been smitten the moment he saw Yushan. Then, hearing her tragic backstory, his infatuation grew even stronger; he wished he could dedicate everything he had to her.
His pride was irrelevant!
Wen Song said without blushing or feeling a pang of conscience, "Miss Su, given Miss Yushan's pitiful circumstances, why don't you let her come to my place? I will take good care of her."
Such shameless words could actually be spoken. It was truly bewildering.
Yushan blushed deeply and lowered her head, remaining silent.
Su Ru, however, frowned, "Master Wen, what are you saying? Our Yushan is an unmarried young lady, not someone you can think of in that way! If you continue to speak like this, I will not be polite!"
Heh, we're both ancient foxes, what kind of fairy tale are you trying to tell me?
Wen Song dropped the pretense and spoke directly, "Miss Su, I agree to your matter. For the Lion King Competition, the Su family will surely lose!"
"Mm." Su Ru nodded with great satisfaction, "It seems Master Wen is quite understanding."
Wen Song then gestured towards Yushan, "Then..."
It was evident that he desired Yushan immediately. But if she were given to him so easily, would he still exert himself?
Su Ru waved her hand, "Master Wen, once you have completed the task, I will send Yushan to your home."
The implication was clear.
Get the job done, and you get the woman; fail to complete it, and don't even mention it.
Wen Song nodded, "Miss Su, rest assured, I will do my utmost to handle this matter!"
...
At the same time, at the Fan family residence.
As the head of the Fan family was in the capital handling crucial matters and could not return for the New Year, all major and minor affairs of the Fan family were handled by Fan Xiaoyun.
In the main hall.
Fan Xiang lay on the sofa, with his legs crossed, saying, "Older sister, this year's Lion King Competition will likely see the Su family win first place. I heard that Su Wanran has spent a fortune to hire Wen Song. Wen Song is the strongest boxer in our city, Wudu. With him involved, how can other families compete? The monopoly of the Fan family and the Wu family is likely to be broken."
Fan Xiaoyun was unfazed.
She said calmly, "How can we let the Fan family win first place? In previous years, when Father was here, our Fan family always maintained first place. If Father doesn't return this year, and we lose first place, it will make us children appear incompetent and will make Father sad. Besides, what kind of entity is the Fan family that they would dare to defecate on our heads?"
Fan Xiang shrugged, "Older sister, I understand what you're saying, but the problem is, we can't do anything about it, right?"
Who said there's nothing we can do?
Money makes the world go 'round. As long as enough money is spent, everything is negotiable!
Fan Xiaoyun brought out the list of 30 participating companies. "Besides our Fan family, the Su family, and the Wu family, the other 27 companies are all potential allies. Fan Xiang, you go through some trouble these two days and negotiate with these 27 companies one by one. As long as they are willing to help us deal with the Su family, we will pay any amount!"
If they could gather a large group of helpers, and everyone attacked at once, would they still be afraid of dealing with a mere Wen Song?
Two fists are no match for four hands.
No matter how powerful Wen Song was, could he be more powerful than twenty people attacking him simultaneously?
Was he a Great Luo Golden Immortal?!
Fan Xiang looked as if he were facing death, "Older sister, can you find someone else to do this? I still want to watch TV and play games at home, I don't want to run around aimlessly."
"You have to run around, whether you want to or not! If you don't do it, do you believe I'll complain to Father when he returns, and see how he deals with you?"
Fan Xiang rolled his eyes. "You always use Father to scare me. Fine, I'll go, I'll go if I have to."
Reluctantly, Fan Xiang went to liaise with the other 27 companies.
Finally.
Through Fan Xiang's persistent efforts, all 27 companies agreed!
These 27 companies were willing to help the Fan family deal with the Su family. When the time came, they would all contribute and deal with the Su family first.
Originally, the Lion King Competition was for 30 companies to compete for a lion's embroidered ball, and they were all rivals. Therefore, dealing with the Su family did not violate any moral principles, and they could also get money.
Why not?
It was just unfortunate for the Su family, or rather, for Su Wanran, who was still smug, believing that by securing Wen Song, she would win first place in the Lion King Competition.
Little did she know, Wen Song had been corrupted by a woman, and the Fan family had united with the other 27 companies.
The Su family had little to no chance of winning.