A piece of music concluded, and the crowd offered enthusiastic applause. Even Jiang Mengxin's attitude toward Lu Ming underwent a significant shift. For the first time, she saw the soul of an "artistic man" in him.
It turned out Lu Ming wasn't just good at fighting.
When you can constantly discover merits in another person, it signifies that you are falling irrevocably in love with them.
However, the most awkward person at the scene was the station manager.
He had initially believed everyone else to be fools and himself the smartest, intending to insult Hua Xia by shifting from a major to a minor key. Instead, Lu Ming had severely slapped his face.
Hua Xia was not without capable individuals, and Hua Xia would not tolerate someone of his low caliber infringing upon them!
The music slowly ceased.
Lu Ming stood up, bowed to the assembled crowd, and then turned back to the station manager, saying, "Now do you know how the ancient Chinese piece 'Zhe Xian' is played? In the future, do not make such low-level mistakes again. Otherwise, I will truly believe your Grade 10 piano certification was purchased."
The station manager's face turned beet red, filled with shame, wishing he could dig a hole and disappear into it.
He no longer had the face to remain, so he quietly lowered his head and left the venue. His departure signified that Lu Ming was the victor of this performance!
Whether it was Ozawa Ken'yo, Hashimoto Mei, or the station manager, as long as they harbored malicious intentions, Hu Xia would not tolerate them!
In a corner, amidst the crowd.
A man and a woman were staring at Lu Ming. They were the White Lotus Sect's Star Emissary Peng Ying and her deputy, He Honghui.
The more Peng Ying looked at Lu Ming, the more she found him pleasing to the eye.
She liked men who were more masculine, and she also liked music.
Coincidentally, Lu Ming excelled at the highest level in both aspects, causing Peng Ying, who had never anticipated love, to feel a surge of desire for dating and marriage for the first time.
Her eyes on Lu Ming were practically turning into hearts.
However, her deputy, He Honghui, felt completely differently.
He Honghui intended to step on Lu Ming to advance his own position. He had already agreed with the Left Protector that if Lu Ming were dealt with, he would be promoted to Moon Emissary, replacing the deceased Shi Hengxiao.
This was why He Honghui had orchestrated all of this. But who could have predicted that Lu Ming would be so "tough to beat"!
No matter what means were employed, whether intellectual or physical, they could not harm him.
It was enough to drive someone mad.
He Honghui silently thought, "Lu Ming, who exactly are you? I've met countless people in my life, but this is the first time I've encountered a man as difficult to handle as you. Who are you?"
He Honghui's judgment of people was quite accurate. He believed Lu Ming must have an extraordinary background, but he couldn't see through him.
Nonsense.
If the Dragon Warlord were that easy to see through, Lu Ming would have been killed thousands upon thousands of times by his enemies.
He Honghui took a deep breath.
He did not give up. One failure was not the end; more strategies could be devised.
This was He Honghui's strong suit: a stable mindset, unafraid of defeat.
After successive troubles were resolved, the venue finally welcomed a rare period of peace. The crowd was joyful and jubilant.
The awards ceremony finally concluded around one in the morning.
The attendees gradually departed from the venue.
Just as Lu Ming and Jiang Mengxin walked out of the hall, a man approached and said to Lu Ming, "Mr. Lu, please wait. Our Sun Emissary wishes to meet you."
Sun Emissary?
Lu Ming and Jiang Mengxin exchanged glances, both somewhat perplexed. They seemed to have no prior dealings with the Sun Emissary.
Lu Ming tentatively asked, "The Sun Emissary of the White Lotus Sect? What does he want with me?"
The man replied, "How would the Sun Emissary explain the specific matter to me? However, the Sun Emissary said this matter is extremely important, and only you, Mr. Lu, can accomplish it."
Oh?
Lu Ming narrowed his eyes, expressing suspicion.
In Lu Ming's view, the people of the White Lotus Sect were not good individuals; the Moon Emissary was a prime example.
He wanted to refuse.
Jiang Mengxin tugged at his sleeve and said, "You should go. I think if the Sun Emissary is looking for you so earnestly, there must be something important. Go meet him. If you find it utterly boring, you can still leave then."
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
Thus, persuaded by Jiang Mengxin, Lu Ming accepted the Sun Emissary's invitation.
Subsequently.
Lu Ming boarded a special car sent by the Sun Emissary and headed towards his private villa.
Passing through a dense forest, they arrived before a villa. The car door opened, and Lu Ming, accompanied by security, walked inside.
This was where the Sun Emissary resided.
Contrary to Lu Ming's expectations, the Sun Emissary did not seem as eccentric as the Star Emissary, not being overly fond of women or money. In his villa, only various fitness equipment could be seen.
It was evident that this was a fitness enthusiast.
And so it was in reality.
When the Sun Emissary, Dong Gang, emerged, Lu Ming noticed that the man was not only 190 centimeters tall but also incredibly muscular, his entire body sculpted with muscle. Anyone unfamiliar would think he was a bodybuilder.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "You've trained quite well."
Dong Gang chuckled, "Just average. I only train dead muscle. In a real fight, I might not be your opponent."
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Who would have thought the Sun Emissary would be so humble?
With a wave of his hand, Dong Gang dismissed everyone else. He then took out a remote control and pressed a red button.
With a series of clicking sounds, the doors and windows of the villa were sealed shut by protective panels made of special steel, leaving no gaps.
The entire living room of the villa had become a cage.
An iron cage!
Lu Ming frowned and asked, "What do you mean by this? Do you want to have a one-on-one fight with me in this iron cage?"
This was the normal person's assumption.
Unexpectedly, Dong Gang burst into laughter and waved his hand, saying, "You've misunderstood. I'm just afraid of eavesdropping, so I've taken precautions to isolate us. These protective panels can effectively block out all external sounds. Our conversation will absolutely not be heard by outsiders, and they can also interfere with electromagnetic waves, preventing any form of eavesdropping."
This...
Lu Ming was quite surprised.
Was it necessary to go to such lengths in one's own home?
However, the more he did this, the more it indicated that Dong Gang had something to hide. What unspeakable matter was he afraid of others knowing?
Lu Ming said, "It seems like this is our first meeting. We've never met before, so what do you need to say that you're afraid of others hearing?"
Dong Gang replied, "Although it's our first meeting, I have come to understand you quite deeply. I have sought you out this time to discuss some extremely important matters, absolutely ensuring that no third person can hear."
Lu Ming smiled, "Is it that exaggerated?"
Dong Gang's smile vanished, and he said with a stern expression, "Lu Ming, I know you are a righteous, brave, and patriotic comrade. Now, I have come to you seeking your help. Help me... to eradicate the White Lotus Sect!"