Chapter 1576 - 1452: Do You Have Any Manners?
That woman...
Jian Lingling gave a helpless smile but said nothing. That woman was indeed beautiful, with an extraordinary temperament, but she never had the intention to monopolize Ye Qingfeng.
She was more like a confident of Ye Qingfeng. Jian Lingling was very clear about her own position; she needed to manage the Jian Family well. Ye Qingfeng had given her a life of prosperity, and she wanted to be a strong support for Ye Qingfeng in return.
All she wished for was that the man in front of her would think of her existence during his free time.
Seeing Jian Lingling not getting angry at all, Hua Yun’er wanted to say something again, but suddenly, another footstep was heard.
"Yun’er, Ling’er, why haven’t you come down yet."
A gentle voice was heard, followed by the appearance of a young Korean man walking in.
This young man was dressed in a tailored black suit, with a tall stature, red lips, and white teeth, resembling a graceful young gentleman.
However, his demeanor was slightly androgynous and not very forceful; in other words, he looked like a pretty boy.
"Brother, you’re here." Hua Yun’er immediately smiled.
This young man was Hua Yun’er’s brother, Hua Zhongxing.
"Seeing that you hadn’t come down, I came up to check." Hua Zhongxing nodded, looked at Jian Lingling, and showed a warm smile.
Upon seeing Ye Qingfeng, Hua Zhongxing was slightly taken aback but didn’t show it; instead, he smiled and extended his hand, saying, "Hello, I am Hua Zhongxing, and you are?"
"Ye Qingfeng."
He said lightly but didn’t extend his hand.
Hua Zhongxing smiled lightly without anger, simply withdrawing his hand.
"Don’t you have any manners? My brother offered to shake your hand, and you didn’t even extend yours!" Hua Yun’er couldn’t hold it any longer and scolded Ye Qingfeng.
Ye Qingfeng was too lazy to bother with Hua Yun’er. Hua Zhongxing obviously liked Jian Lingling, but such a pure and charming girl was naturally pursued by many.
Since Hua Zhongxing didn’t use any special means and wasn’t a bad person, Ye Qingfeng wouldn’t take action; naturally, he’d not initiate a handshake.
This person is not qualified!
"Alright, let’s go down now; the banquet is about to start," Hua Zhongxing said with a faint smile.
Ye Qingfeng didn’t object, and the group went downstairs. Jian Lingling slightly leaned towards Ye Qingfeng, creating a distance from the Hua siblings.
This inadvertent movement was observed by Hua Zhongxing, who narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Ye Qingfeng, I’m sorry for putting you in a difficult spot!" Jian Lingling whispered into Ye Qingfeng’s ear.
Ye Qingfeng smiled gently.
"Our Jian Family wants to expand into Korea, and we need the Hua Family’s connections. That’s why I know them. But I stopped you because the Hua Family has considerable power in Korea and a strong background. Although you’re impressive, I fear for your safety!"
Seeing Ye Qingfeng’s carefree demeanor, Jian Lingling anxiously explained. She didn’t want Ye Qingfeng to misunderstand her.
She was genuinely worried for Ye Qingfeng. Even for a martial artist, the Hua Family in Korea was formidable; they were definitely considered a large family.
Their family could undoubtedly hire powerful martial artists for protection, not to mention the police’s protection.
"Business?" Ye Qingfeng raised an eyebrow, "Whatever you need, just leave it to me. I’ll instruct someone to handle it for you."
Ye Qingfeng spoke very casually; now that the Hanxing Li Family had submitted to him, the Huaxia assets worth billions were in Ye Qingfeng’s hands.
The Li Family in Korea was absolutely a dominant power. Whatever the Li Family ordered, no corporate or family dared to defy it.
"Stop joking, this is Korea, not Huaxia where everyone fears you!" Jian Lingling chuckled, as if she returned to the initial moment she met Ye Qingfeng, who still liked to boast.
But last time, she didn’t know Ye Qingfeng’s true strength. Now she understood that Ye Qingfeng was a formidable martial artist.
In Korea, mere martial prowess wouldn’t suffice.
"I have some things to handle, I’ll find you later. Leave your business issues to me," Ye Qingfeng took a call, turned to Jian Lingling, and said lightly.
Still the same, Jian Lingling smiled gently. Of course, she didn’t believe that Ye Qingfeng could solve her problems. This business deal was hindered by Korea’s Cui Family, whose influence was even greater than the Hua Family’s.
Such a family wasn’t something Ye Qingfeng could deal with.
But Jian Lingling didn’t expose Ye Qingfeng. She had already prepared to face it independently, nodding obediently: "Okay, I’ll wait for you."
Ye Qingfeng nodded and left the hotel without looking back.
"This man is really interesting." Watching Ye Qingfeng decisively leaving, Hua Zhongxing revealed a faint smile.
"Hmph, he’s just an arrogant fool. Such a man wants to dream of the impossible, he’s far behind you, brother," Hua Yun’er said disdainfully.
"Yun’er, you shouldn’t talk about him like that!" At this point, Jian Lingling said coldly.
Hua Yun’er was taken aback, feeling a bit awkward. It was the first time Jian Lingling spoke to her in such a tone.
The Jian Family wants to open up the Korean market but has been blocked by the Cui Family, so Jian Lingling personally came to Korea in hopes of making the Cui Family ease off on the Jian Family.
As for their Hua Family, they are a crucial link in this. Although the Hua Family’s influence is far inferior to the Cui Family’s, they are on good terms with one of the Cui Family’s sons.
As long as the brother and sister from the Hua Family can act as intermediaries, Jian Lingling might be able to win favor from the Cui Family.
Now Jian Lingling dares to speak to her like this, all for that annoying man, which naturally makes Hua Yun’er very displeased.
"Alright, the banquet is about to begin. Don’t argue over that man any longer. Get in the car, lovely ladies."
Hua Zhongxing smiled gently, instantly breaking the awkward atmosphere.
He proactively opened the car door for both of them, slightly bowed, like a courteous gentleman.
"Brother is still the most handsome!" Hua Yun’er said with a smile and got in the car first.
"Where did you go?"
Inside Ye Qingfeng’s room, Kong Ningshuang asked with furrowed brows.
Ye Qingfeng paused.
"You must have gone to see that woman we met before, right? It seems she’s another one of your confidantes," Kong Ningshuang said tersely, with a hint of dissatisfaction.
What’s wrong with this woman? Ye Qingfeng thought it was strange, not understanding what Kong Ningshuang wanted. This was a private matter, and it had nothing to do with Kong Ningshuang, right?
"That’s none of your concern!" Ye Qingfeng said flatly, his expression a bit hostile.
Although he and Kong Ningshuang were acquaintances, with Ye Qingfeng’s disposition, what he disliked most was mindless criticism from others.
"You!" Kong Ningshuang’s face turned cold, her heart filled with anger, "How could you do this to Shui Yiyi? Do you know what she’s sacrificed for you? Do you know how much she likes you? Aren’t you just taking advantage of her affection, making her indulge you while you find so many women elsewhere?"
Ye Qingfeng paused, remained silent for a while, then turned around and walked out of the room, saying lightly, "You’re meddling too much."
Kong Ningshuang felt a surge of indignation, desperately wanting to leave, but Wan Potian had already made a move. If she left, Ye Qingfeng would surely die at Wan Potian’s hands.
"If you hadn’t given me the inheritance of the Panwu Immortal and weren’t Shui Yiyi’s husband, I wouldn’t bother caring whether you lived or died!" Kong Ningshuang said resentfully.
Ye Qingfeng’s earlier phone call was from the Li Family; Li Taiqing from the Li Family wanted to meet Ye Qingfeng.
It was still the same ancient wooden cabin, surrounded by key figures from the Hanxing Li Family, just like before, except one important person was missing.
It was naturally Li Taiqing’s seventh son, Li Bianxi, who had already been killed by Mo Wu personally.
However, everyone’s expressions remained natural, still unaware that Li Bianxi had betrayed them and almost seized the position of Family Head.
On that night, everything happened quietly, with the Li Family’s guards being nothing but a joke in front of the War Emperor Warrior, impossible to detect.
So, despite the earth-shattering events that night, no one knew; they simply thought Li Bianxi had been sent on a secret mission by Li Taiqing.
Ye Qingfeng and Kong Ningshuang entered the cabin.
All eyes instantly focused on them, feeling incredulous that the Family Head had truly submitted to this young man, handing over Huaxia’s assets.
Over these past two days, Hanxing Group has completed most of the handover with Huayu Group, with just one final step remaining before all of Hanxing’s assets are handed over.
This is an empire worth over a hundred billion!
They simply couldn’t understand why the Family Head would submit.
"Mr. Ye Qingfeng, you’re here." Li Taiqing stood up, respectfully addressing Ye Qingfeng.
Ye Qingfeng nodded, casually sitting beside him.
Everyone’s eyes slightly widened in astonishment. Their Family Head was treating this young man with so much respect; regardless of Ye Qingfeng’s capabilities, was this necessary?
Could it be that their vast Li Family fears this youth? Even if his strength is boundless, this is Korea, with military forces to suppress him. Are they really afraid of this young man?
"Mr. Ye Qingfeng, here is the transfer agreement. All that’s needed is your signature, and the handover ceremony will be complete. Our people from Hanxing Group will withdraw from Huaxia tomorrow."
Li Taiqing said respectfully.
After finishing, he made a slight gesture, immediately prompting a man in a suit to bring a document and place it in front of Ye Qingfeng.
Everyone’s eyes turned red.
Over a hundred billion worth of assets is about to be handed over just like this.
"Family Head, I object! Why, why are we handing over such vast assets?"
Finally, someone couldn’t hold back, stood up, and spoke angrily.
"Yes, we are the mighty Li Family, the largest family in all of Korea, yet we’re being threatened like this. Where’s our Korean pride?"
"Exactly, we, the mighty Korea, are being forced to submit to a Huaxia Martial Artist. It’s a huge disgrace!"
With someone taking the lead, others immediately joined in, filled with indignation, as if deeply wronged and glaring at Ye Qingfeng.