In the morning, at the Tian Xiu Lake construction site.
The construction had not yet begun, and the site, which should have been peaceful, was unusually bustling.
In front of the construction site entrance, a round table was set up. Long Cheng sat alone at the table, leisurely sipping tea, completely unfazed by the noisy surroundings.
Behind him, dozens of elite disciples of the Feng Yun Hall stood in neat rows.
Dozens of Inner Strength martial artists, including several True Qi Grandmasters like Rong Xing, all stood at the entrance, blocking all ingress and egress.
The Feng Yun Hall already held considerable influence in Linzhou. Such a grand display naturally drew the attention of various parties in Linzhou, all of whom were immensely curious as to what Hua Mao Group had done to offend the Feng Yun Hall.
"Tell your chairman that if she does not come here today to apologize to my Feng Yun Hall disciples and compensate for our losses, then you will never be able to start construction on this site again."
"Furthermore, the Su family will never have peace from now on."
Long Cheng gestured with his hand, and Xing Rong stepped forward, shouting loudly.
Outside the construction site, a dense crowd had gathered. In this day and age, witnessing such a scene was rare, and therefore, its popularity would be undeniably high.
Inside the construction site, the project manager, engineers, and numerous workers looked at the Feng Yun Hall disciples blocking the entrance, their faces filled with malevolent energy, and dared not respond.
When they first saw so many people blocking the entrance, they had considered closing the gates...
However, the man leading them kicked the heavy iron gate, weighing hundreds of kilograms, away with just two kicks, instantly stunning them.
"Even Xing Rong is standing behind him. Who is that man?" the project manager frowned, sensing that the situation was dire. He had the good fortune to have met Xing Rong and knew his identity, but he did not recognize Long Cheng.
Xing Rong's status and position were far beyond what he could afford to offend, yet here he was, standing behind that man like a subordinate, which filled him with dread.
"Manager Qin, will Chairman Su come?" Blocked at the construction site, several engineers and workers also felt a sense of panic, fearing that if these people couldn't wait for Su Yun, they might turn on them.
...
Su Yun received a call from the construction site and was just about to leave when Zhang Fan stopped her.
"Mom, why don't you go a little later?" Zhang Fan said.
"The construction site entrance is blocked by those hooligans. It's better to resolve it early. I'm afraid if I go late, the situation will escalate, and then the whole of Linzhou will know. That wouldn't be good for our project," Su Yun explained.
"Spreading throughout Linzhou, isn't that necessarily a bad thing for the Tian Xiu Lake project?" Zhang Fan smiled and continued, "Since this matter can be easily resolved anyway, why not let them help us publicize the project?"
Su Yun was slightly taken aback. She understood Zhang Fan's meaning and, after a moment's thought, quickly agreed.
This matter was causing a significant stir. If she couldn't resolve it, it would naturally be detrimental to the project. After all, if they couldn't even deal with these hooligans, how could they guarantee the product's after-sales service?
However, if she could resolve it with ease, it would not only have no negative impact on the project but would also serve as free publicity. It might even deter some petty individuals in the future.
After deliberation, Su Yun decided to delay her departure. She would personally address the issue once the news had spread widely enough.
And indeed, as Su Yun had predicted, as time passed and Su Yun did not appear, the news spread further and further, until eventually, almost everyone in Linzhou's high society was aware of the situation.
Long Cheng, who had been waiting for Su Yun, noticed the growing crowd of onlookers, with even people from Linzhou's top aristocratic families arriving. His face showed no impatience; instead, a smile grew wider.
"Very well, I will use this opportunity to let the people of Linzhou know that the majesty of my Feng Yun Hall is not to be violated," Long Cheng thought to himself.
...
The time dragged on until noon. Some people, tired of waiting, left, but even more joined the throng of onlookers.
"Su Yun is here."
Finally, a voice rang out from the crowd, drawing everyone's attention.
Su Yun was wearing a fitted red coat and exquisite black high heels. She exuded an air of elegance. Under the gaze of the crowd, she strode through them towards the construction site entrance.
Behind Su Yun, Lin Xi followed closely. Seeing the burly men blocking the entrance, she felt a slight nervousness.
Although Su Yun was now over forty, having consumed the 'Golden Scale Yuan Breaking Pill' and reached the level of a Xiantian Grandmaster, she appeared much younger than her actual age. Coupled with her unique mature charm, she captivated many.
Even Long Cheng's eyes flickered with a hint of admiration when he saw Su Yun. He had seen photos of her before, but seeing her in person, he felt that the photographer's skill was truly subpar.
"Quite bold, to dare to come alone," Long Cheng said, holding a cup of tea and taking a sip, a smile playing on his lips.
"Move aside." Su Yun saw the crowd blocking the entrance and the demolished gate, and a flicker of anger rose within her.
At Long Cheng's signal, the elite disciples of Feng Yun Hall stepped aside, clearing a path for Su Yun.
"Chairman Su, you have some courage, daring to injure my Feng Yun Hall disciples," Long Cheng said with a smile upon seeing her.
"Can't Feng Yun Hall members be hit? Moreover, they are so weak; instead of getting hit, do they still want to hit people?" Su Yun stated dismissively, having no idea what Feng Yun Hall was and not caring about it.
Although they were outnumbered, Su Yun knew that if her son were here, he could flatten these people into a pulp with a single palm, including the man sitting at the round table, drinking tea and acting cool.
"Did the master who taught you martial arts not tell you that in Linzhou, you can provoke anyone, but you'd best not provoke Feng Yun Hall?"
Long Cheng, seeing that Su Yun seemed genuinely indifferent to their Feng Yun Hall, felt puzzled. When had their influence become so diminished?
"Enough nonsense. I'll say it again: if you don't move aside, I'll have to use force." Su Yun glanced at the surrounding crowd. The area around the construction site was already packed, and she even recognized many familiar faces among them.
Some looked on with schadenfreude, while others expressed concern.
"Director Su is quite straightforward. Since that's the case, I'll be straightforward too." Long Cheng nodded and beckoned to Xing Rong, saying, "If you can defeat him, then I will naturally have my subordinates step aside."
Su Yun glanced at Xing Rong. He was merely a True Qi Grandmaster. Even with her lack of combat experience, she could easily toy with a True Qi Grandmaster. This was the difference between Xiantian and True Qi Grandmasters.
"Then let us begin," Su Yun said frankly, fixing her gaze on Long Cheng.
"Please don't rush, Chairman Su. If you win, we will naturally step aside. But what if you lose?" Long Cheng stared at Su Yun with a half-smile, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
"What do you want?" Su Yun frowned slightly.
"If Chairman Su loses, I wish for you to become my woman," Long Cheng said, his eyes fixed on Su Yun, a burning desire hidden deep within his gaze. The moment he saw this woman, he was smitten.
The woman he, Long Cheng, desired, he would naturally obtain. He didn't care about her being married.
Long Cheng's words caused a considerable stir in the crowd, who clearly hadn't expected this fellow to be so lecherous.
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