“What?”
Li Feng’s expression shifted. He knew exactly who Tianlang meant by “Commander Zhong.” How could Zhong Shuhui get injured in just two hours?
“Take me to her,” Li Feng said gravely.
Soon, led by Tianlang, Li Feng arrived at a rest room. Upon entering, he immediately saw Zhong Shuhui, looking disheveled. Her shoulder was bandaged, but the bandages were soaked with blood, indicating a serious injury.
“Zhong Shuhui, are you okay?” Li Feng approached and asked.
“Just a minor injury, it’s fine,” Zhong Shuhui said calmly.
“What happened?” Li Feng asked, his voice low. Given Zhong Shuhui’s skills, whoever could injure her like this was no ordinary person. Just two hours ago, they had been talking. Who had attacked her in that time?
“Young Master, I was ambushed at Kaiyuan Community,” Zhong Shuhui said.
“What? Kaiyuan Community? Was it Liu Shichao who attacked you?” Li Feng’s expression darkened. He remembered Zhong Shuhui had gone there to retrieve the business networking event’s guest list. Her ambush there clearly pointed to Liu Shichao.
A chill ran through Li Feng. Liu Shichao had some nerve, daring to have someone attack Zhong Shuhui.
“Even if it wasn’t Liu Shichao himself, he’s definitely involved,” Zhong Shuhui said grimly. “If I hadn’t used a stand-in at Kaiyuan Community, I might be dead. Even so, several of Eagle Eye’s elite members died today.”
Li Feng’s expression changed. Though Zhong Shuhui’s tone was calm, he could hear the anger in her voice. Eagle Eye was already short on manpower, and losing even one member was a significant blow to its development.
Not just Zhong Shuhui—Li Feng was furious.
To him, Liu Shichao was nothing but a slave, a tool to be summoned or dismissed at will. Now, this slave dared to turn on his master, an unforgivable act.
Li Feng couldn’t understand how the usually timid Liu Shichao had the audacity to orchestrate an attack on Zhong Shuhui.
Regardless of the truth or Liu Shichao’s motives, this was unforgivable. At that moment, Li Feng resolved to kill him.
But if Liu Shichao was behind it, where did he get such skilled fighters? Li Feng knew Zhong Shuhui’s capabilities—she was stronger than Tianlang. Whoever defeated and injured her was no weakling.
“Young Master, I’m certain Liu Shichao has betrayed us,” Zhong Shuhui said gravely.
“Then he deserves to die,” Li Feng’s gaze turned icy. He never showed mercy to traitors, and he wouldn’t let this slide.
“Young Master, this is the guest list for the business networking event,” Zhong Shuhui handed him a document.
“Liu Shichao still gave you the list?” Li Feng was surprised. If Liu Shichao planned the ambush, why provide the list?
“It’s a trap to lure us in. The old man who handed over the list was the one who attacked. My stand-in didn’t even have time to react before being killed,” Zhong Shuhui replied.
“So Liu Shichao thinks you’re dead?” Li Feng’s mind stirred.
“If the people around him don’t know me, it’s possible,” Zhong Shuhui nodded.
“That’s odd. Why target you? What’s their goal? Liu Shichao only knows of your existence, not what you do. If they wanted to use you against me, a living Zhong Shuhui would be more useful than a dead one,” Li Feng frowned.
“I’ll investigate this,” Zhong Shuhui said, her face dark with anger. It wasn’t her first ambush, but this one infuriated her. She wouldn’t rest until she uncovered the truth.
“Rest well and focus on healing,” Li Feng said, leaving with Tianlang.
“Young Master…” Tianlang hesitated, looking at Li Feng.
“Speak your mind,” Li Feng said.
“Should we send someone to protect Commander Zhong?” Tianlang asked.
“Protect Zhong Shuhui?” Li Feng chuckled, shaking his head. “Tianlang, do you think she’s some delicate woman needing protection? When did your judgment get so poor?”
Tianlang looked puzzled, not understanding Li Feng’s amusement. Wasn’t Zhong Shuhui a woman?
“Tianlang, once her injuries heal, spar with her. You’ll understand,” Li Feng said, leaving the training base without further explanation.
Protect Zhong Shuhui? If she couldn’t protect herself, what use were a few Black Eagle Team members?
The last time he sparred with her, though he won, Li Feng knew it wasn’t her full strength. She had her own trump cards. He estimated her strength at around the third or fourth level of the Acquired Realm.
Her injury, though due to a surprise attack, highlighted the attacker’s strength. It also reminded Li Feng how weak his current forces were. Zhong Shuhui was his strongest subordinate, and Tianlang and the others were even weaker.
Li Feng felt helpless. Cultivation wasn’t a quick process. He wanted to boost the Black Eagle Team’s strength, but without time, it was impossible in the short term.
“It seems I’ll have to rely on myself for the business networking event and the King of Fighters tournament,” Li Feng muttered, frowning.
He wasn’t worried about the King of Fighters tournament, as there was still time, and he might recover by then. But the business networking event was tomorrow, and recovering his full strength was impossible.
Though it appeared to be a networking event, Li Feng knew it could involve combat. With his current strength, it would be challenging.
After pondering, he couldn’t come up with a solid plan, deciding to take it one step at a time.
…
Fengyuan Group, CEO’s Office.
“Xu Qing, any arrangements for today?” Hu Yuanyuan rubbed her temples, asking wearily. As the launch of Intelligence No. 1 neared, her workload had skyrocketed, leaving her barely any time to rest.
Since graduating university, she had never been this busy. She now understood the difference between managing a corporate group and a regular company.
She was secretly grateful for practicing the Snow Jade Technique. Without it, she might have collapsed from exhaustion.
“There’s a meeting this afternoon and an important client waiting to see you,” Xu Qing replied.
“Cancel them all,” Hu Yuanyuan said after a moment’s thought.
“But, President Hu…” Xu Qing looked surprised. Hu Yuanyuan, always work-driven, was canceling her afternoon schedule?
“Cancel them,” Hu Yuanyuan said firmly. Tomorrow was Tianhai City’s business networking event, and she needed to attend in top condition. With just over a day left, she had to prepare.
“Yes,” Xu Qing replied.
“By the way, how’s the secretary recruitment going?” Hu Yuanyuan asked. Initially, she decided to hire secretaries because of Li Feng, but now, with the company’s growing workload, she genuinely needed help.
“It’s almost done. Just waiting for your decision,” Xu Qing said.
“Xu Qing, you handle it. They’ll report to you,” Hu Yuanyuan said. Xu Qing was her most trusted aide, perfect for leading the secretary team.
“Yes,” Xu Qing sighed in relief. She had been nervous, thinking Hu Yuanyuan’s hiring meant she was dissatisfied with her. Now she realized she’d overthought it.
“How’s the press conference preparation?” Hu Yuanyuan asked.
“President Hu, it’s nearly ready,” Xu Qing replied.
“The press conference is critical for Intelligence No. 1’s launch. No mistakes. After the networking event, we’ll hold it. Ensure every detail is perfect, Xu Qing,” Hu Yuanyuan said gravely.
“Understood,” Xu Qing replied, leaving the office.
Hu Yuanyuan leaned back in her chair to rest briefly before reviewing a document.
Knock, knock…
A knock interrupted her, and Xu Qing entered. “President Hu.”
“What is it?” Hu Yuanyuan asked without looking up.
“Someone wants to see you,” Xu Qing said.
“Who?” Hu Yuanyuan glanced at her, curious.
“He says his name is Fu Yanxiong,” Xu Qing replied.
“Fu Yanxiong?” Hu Yuanyuan was stunned. She hadn’t expected him to visit. After a moment, she said, “Bring him in.”
