On the rooftop of a star-rated hotel in Jiangcheng, various celebrities gathered here, each dressed to the nines, and families like the Du Family were not in the minority.

Du Qingyue sat with the Du Family, surrounded by aunts and uncles, all caring and concerned, with smiles never fading from their faces.

This scene was seen by Du Linlang sitting in the back row, a flicker of jealousy flashed in her eyes. Those who once surrounded her were now all vying to flatter Du Qingyue.

The reason for this situation, in essence, was due to the appearance of Xiao Feng.

Just then, an inconvenient voice rang out: "Oh dear, isn't this Director Du? Meeting again like this, what a coincidence indeed."

Du Qingyue frowned and, through the gap in the people in front, saw Duan Li and Duan Guotai father and son.

For a moment, everyone present stopped their discussions, and all attention focused on the Du Family.

"Is there something you need?" Du Qingyue said coldly, while the surrounding aunts and uncles sensibly sat back down.

Duan Guotai glanced among the Du Family members, as if searching for someone, and after a moment, laughed, "Where's that bastard Xiao Feng? Didn't dare to come over?"

Du Qingyue's expression turned cold, about to retort immediately, but before she could speak, Du Qingyun, seated in the center of the Du Family camp, spoke up first: "Duan Guotai, you're getting more arrogant by the day."

Duan Guotai smirked, "What does your Du Family have that deserves my attention? Lanyue Group? When I started my business, your Du Family had just arrived in Jiangcheng. In terms of experience or strength, what do you have to compare with me?"

These words caused an uproar throughout the audience!

Those present were old foxes in the business field, so when they saw the Du Family and Duan Guotai father and son simultaneously appear on the rooftop, they had already anticipated a conflict.

But even so, no one thought Duan Guotai would be so forceful, taking the matter to an irreconcilable level right from the start.

"Duan Guotai, you know it well whether we can or can't compare with you. If you were really that great, would you even need to compare with our Du Family?" Du Feixiang stood up and shouted angrily, "Why not compare with the Chang Family?"

"Heh, your father hasn't spoken yet, where's your turn to interrupt?" Duan Guotai said pompously, "I know what you're thinking. Right now, your Lanyue Group is indeed comparable to mine, but that won't be the case in the future."

Du Feixiang, about the same age as Duan Guotai, couldn't swallow this reprimand delivered in a tone befitting an elder. However, upon hearing the last sentence, he restrained his anger and said, "Seems like you have quite a bit of confidence in this investment?"

"Of course!" Duan Guotai straightened up, laughing heartily, "Let's not talk about anything else; I, Duan Guotai, am the only one involved in real estate development here. Who do you think the wealthy investor would choose first?"

Only now did everyone realize that Duan Guotai's confidence stemmed from this.

Earlier, everyone was puzzled. The Du Family's Lanyue Group, strength comparable to Duan Guotai's, why did Duan Guotai so confidently dismiss Lanyue Group?

Now the answer was revealed: Duan Guotai had absolute confidence in securing investment from the mysterious wealthy individual.

Although many found his arrogant demeanor unpleasant, they had to admit that among those present, Duan Guotai had a natural advantage.

"Duan Guotai is right; real estate development is a highly profitable industry, and among us, only he has such a business. The purpose of the wealthy person's investment is to make money, so it's almost certain that he will have one of the investment slots," someone analyzed.

Everyone who heard this nodded in agreement, evidently resonating with this viewpoint.

Duan Li leaned in to Duan Guotai's ear, "Dad, stop wasting time with them; let's get down to business."

Duan Guotai nodded and then, in an authoritative tone, said to the Du Family, "Quickly get Xiao Feng over here, make him kneel, and kowtow three times to apologize. I can promise to let him go, and the Du Family as well. Everyone here can be witnesses."

Many competitors of the Du Family inwardly sneered. If the Du Family agreed, they would be utterly humiliated. If they refused, they would face a formidable enemy like Duan Guotai. Either way, it was a delightful spectacle.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Du Qingyun stood up, calmly saying, "Don't say you haven't secured the investment yet. Even if you did, what of it? Our Du Family has never lacked the courage to start over!"

Du Qingyue glanced back, knowing that her grandfather wasn't standing up for Xiao Feng but was considering the honor of the Du Family, having to represent the Du Family with a strong voice.

The fact was indeed such; acceding to Duan Guotai's demand in front of so many elites would tarnish the Du Family's reputation, making it impossible for any Du Family member to hold their head high again.

Of course, this was just the most obvious meaning. Going deeper, one would realize that Du Qingyun had implicitly acknowledged the fact that Duan Guotai would reliably secure the investment slot.

From the phrase "the Du Family has never lacked the courage to start over," this point was sufficiently proven.

At this moment, Du Feixiang and the other Du Family members looked particularly grim. Du Qingyun's words equated to directly confronting Duan Guotai. Once Duan Guotai secured the investment, the Du Family's days would be challenging.

"You dare not agree?" Duan Li stood out angrily: "Very well, Director Du got annulled by Shen Group before and already offended them. Still daring to be tough? I really wonder where you get the courage!"

Du Qingyue's expression turned cold as frost, and she gripped the handle of her chair, saying coldly, "It seems you haven't had enough beatings. With your words, once he arrives, you'll know the consequences."

"Such a sharp-tongued slut. When your lover arrives, I'll make him kneel and kowtow to me," Duan Guotai said viciously, "Who do you think you are? If you were really important, would Shen Group return you? If you were really important, would the Du Family put you out there?"

"In the end, you're just a tool to be used. Once your utility is gone, you're discarded."

All the Du Family members were filled with righteous indignation but were angered and didn't dare to speak out. Duan Guotai had brought over thirty people. If a fight ensued, the old and weak of the Du Family had no chance.

Instead, Du Qingyue was exceptionally calm, looking at the Duan father and son as if they were dead, because she had absolute confidence in Xiao Feng.

At this moment, footsteps echoed from the stairwell of the rooftop. Everyone held their breath, quickly tidying their clothes, preparing to welcome the mysterious wealthy individual.

However, seeing the person who arrived, everyone was stunned. It was not the mysterious wealthy person... but Xiao Feng?

As soon as people confirmed the arrival of Xiao Feng, the scene excitedly rustled again. No one expected Xiao Feng to really come, and his arrival undoubtedly meant more drama to witness.

Many felt that even if the mysterious rich man didn't show up, seeing such a spectacle was already worth the ticket.

"Quite the crowd," Xiao Feng said as he headed straight for Du Qingyue, completely ignoring Duan Guotai, Duan Li, and their thirty-plus followers.

The Du Family members looked at him as if they saw a savior, eyes filled with hope. Even Du Feixiang, who had always been quite displeased with Xiao Feng, desired strongly for him to avenge this grievance!

It was truly suffocating!

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