Chapter 188: Important news!

“Mr. Fu, let’s put an end to this matter. You wouldn’t hold a grudge against me for slapping you, right?” Lin Xiao took a few steps forward, stopping beside Fu Feifeng, and spoke indifferently.

Fu Feifeng breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his face, and responded with a forced smile, “No, no, no, it was my fault for going too far. Getting slapped was deserved. How could I possibly blame you?”

While speaking to Lin Xiao, Fu Feifeng also used honorifics.

Although Fu Feifeng didn’t know Lin Xiao’s identity or background, anyone who could be in the company of Miss Wan from the Wan family and speak to her so casually, couldn’t be an ordinary person, not to mention the terrifying skills Lin Xiao had shown earlier.

“You should get your two bodyguards some medical treatment quickly. I didn’t hold back, and if it’s treated too late, there might be lasting damage,” Lin Xiao remarked after glancing at the two bodyguards lying on the ground.

These two bodyguards were tough guys. One had his bones crushed by Lin Xiao, and the other suffered internal injuries from his kick. Yet, they both clenched their teeth, not uttering a sound.

“Understood, understood,” Fu Feifeng nodded repeatedly.

He felt no anger now, only relief. What was a slap in the face compared to one’s life and fortune?

Soon, some waitstaff came in, carried the two bodyguards out, and quickly cleaned up the broken tables, chairs, and dishes. The area was tidied up in just a few minutes.

“Why waste your breath on such riffraff?” Wan Caixuan’s arm rested on Lin Xiao’s, her shoulder leaning against his, whispering in a volume only the two of them could hear, “Such blind fools deserve to be taught a lesson.”

“I’ve already taught him a lesson. And ultimately, he didn’t do anything too outrageous.”

“His gaze made me uncomfortable. If someone dared to look at me like that in the Imperial Capital, I’d have someone gouge his eyeballs out,” Wan Caixuan said, her tone unmasking her disgust.

Hearing Wan Caixuan’s words, Lin Xiao stayed silent, unsure how to respond.

After the incident with Fu Feifeng, everyone in the banquet hall was secretly inquiring about Wan Caixuan’s identity. However, only a few knew who she really was, while most remained clueless.

People continued to come up to greet Wan Caixuan. They were polite but did not dare to stare, quickly excusing themselves after a few words of small talk.

Li Liancheng stayed by Wan Caixuan and Lin Xiao’s side, introducing them to other guests.

Li Liancheng didn’t become the wealthiest man in Jianghai City by luck. His success was due to his sharp mind, meticulous thinking, and knowing when to advance or retreat. After realizing Wan Caixuan’s identity, Li Liancheng keenly sensed an opportunity to ascend into the higher echelons of society, not just Jianghai City’s elite but the entire nation’s.

Li Liancheng had heard about the succession battles within the Wan family and knew how brutal these aristocratic family conflicts could be.

At this moment, if he could lend Wan Caixuan a helping hand, ensuring her future position as the primary heir of the Wan family, he would undoubtedly receive a generous reward.

Although Li Liancheng was the richest man in Jianghai City and a significant figure locally, his influence and power were limited outside of Jianghai City, not to mention across the whole nation or even just within Jiangnan Province.

Now, however, he saw an excellent opportunity to expand his influence and power.

“Miss Wan, may I ask you to step aside to a private room? I have a few words I’d like to discuss with you,” Li Liancheng, seizing an opportunity, said softly.

“Okay,” Wan Caixuan slightly nodded in agreement.

“Please follow me.”

Li Liancheng led the way, with Wan Caixuan and Lin Xiao following him to a side room adjacent to the banquet hall.

At the entrance of the side room stood two bodyguards, dressed in black suits, tall and imposing, with a cold demeanor and an aura of ferocity and iron-blooded toughness that only those who have fought and bled in battle possess.

As Lin Xiao approached, the two bodyguards’ bodies subtly tensed, their muscles tightened, recognizing a similar aura emanating from him.

The difference was, the iron-blooded aura surrounding Lin Xiao was much more intense than theirs.

Li Liancheng instructed, “Xiong Fei, Xu Zhan, guard the door. Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter this side room!”

“Yes,” the two bodyguards responded, opening the door for them.

After Wan Caixuan, Lin Xiao, and Li Liancheng entered the room, the door was closed again.

Li Liancheng gestured, “Miss Wan, Mr. Lin, please take a seat.”

Wan Caixuan sat down on the sofa and signaled Lin Xiao to sit next to her, then turned to Li Liancheng, “Mr. Li, you’re being quite cautious, it must be more than just a few words you wish to discuss?”

“Miss Wan, both our time is precious, so I’ll get straight to the point,” Li Liancheng took a deep breath and said bluntly, “May I ask, what are your chances in the Wan family’s succession battle?”

“Mr. Li, it seems you’re quite informed,” Wan Caixuan replied, maintaining her composure despite the unexpected question, her eyes reflecting contemplation. “Since you know so much, Mr. Li, why don’t you tell me, what do you think my chances are?”

Caught off guard by Wan Caixuan’s subtle counter-question, Li Liancheng laughed and spread his hands, leaning back on the sofa, “Miss Wan, please rest assured, I have no intention of probing. If you are willing, I’d like to propose a deal with you.”

“What kind of deal? Let’s hear it.”

“Although I don’t wield much power throughout the entire country, I do have some influence in Jinghai City. Miss Wan, you came to Jinghai City to take control of Brilliant Aya Limited, right? I can offer you my support.”

Behind his glasses, Li Liancheng’s eyes flashed with a sharp glint, “I know since you’ve arrived in Jinghai City, you’ve faced several assassination attempts. If it weren’t for Mr. Lin by your side, perhaps, Miss Wan, you would no longer be with us, right?”

Wan Caixuan’s expression darkened, her tone turning cold, “Your concern is unnecessary, but I’m curious, how did you come by this information?”

Lin Xiao also looked at Li Liancheng for the first time.

This city’s tycoon seemed to have more influence than he had imagined.

“Miss Wan, don’t forget I’m the local powerhouse of Jinghai City. To boast a little, nothing happens in Jinghai City without escaping my notice,” Li Liancheng said confidently, his hands crossed over his abdomen, “This is also why I dare to propose a deal with you.”

“And how do you plan to help me?”

“I will share with you a piece of information, extremely important information.”

Li Liancheng emphasized the words “extremely important” twice.

He confidently stated, “I know with Mr. Lin’s martial prowess, your personal safety is not a concern, but this information will be of great use to you, potentially turning defeat into victory and granting you the upper hand.”