Xiao Feng's words instantly made the atmosphere in the private room tense, everyone feeling a storm brewing. Chang Xinyan felt extremely pressured, as any answer he gave seemed likely to offend Xiao Feng.

Chang Xinyan's brain spun faster than ever, and after a moment, his eyes brightened: "Brother Feng's intelligence can never be wrong..."

The people around him were shocked. Chang Xinyan was crazy, admitting that Xiao Feng's intelligence was correct, which confirmed his involvement in the gambling game?

However, at that moment, Chang Xinyan changed his tune and added, "But, there's one thing you might not know, that limited edition sports car was not my gamble's stake, rather it was a gift for you!"

Everyone was stunned, no one expected Chang Xinyan to say that. How quickly he turned the situation around!

In fact, this explanation was something Chang Xinyan carefully thought out, and not a reckless remark made in panic.

In Chang Xinyan's view, if Xiao Feng truly wanted to deal with him, he would not have come back to attend this banquet tonight.

To put it bluntly, if he wanted to act, he would have done so already!

Since Xiao Feng was willing to come over, it indicated there was still room for maneuver. Recalling previous claims about Xiao Feng's greed, Chang Xinyan chose to painlessly part with the car, showing an extreme decisiveness.

"This is very kind of you," Xiao Feng rubbed his hands, grinning widely, and said, "But if Brother Xinyan insists on gifting it, I would appear to disrespect you if I refuse. Don't be so courteous in the future."

The people around watched Xiao Feng's radiant smile and felt their world view was turned upside down. Would you take a look in a mirror? Are you really embarrassed?

The truth was he couldn't be happier!

Xiao Feng laughed, "Seems like my intelligence work isn't too great, Brother Xinyan's limited edition sports car being a gift for me. Guess other wealthy heirs might be doing the same. I'll have to visit them."

As soon as these words came out, everyone at the table exchanged glances, realizing Xiao Feng didn't intend to let those young heirs involved in gambling go, while Chang Xinyan felt balanced — he wasn't the only unlucky one.

However, one thing was clear: aside from being intimidating, Xiao Feng also left a deep impression as a vengeful person, someone who holds grudges...

Xiao Feng never denied this about himself, claiming he wasn't magnanimous. Some say magnanimity shows one's character and perspective, but Xiao Feng thought this statement was pure nonsense!

Magnanimity is actually just a lack of strength, a reason for the weak to comfort themselves.

For example, take Chang Xinyan. First, he gave away the hotel, then the sports car immediately after. Did he truly do so willingly?

At the end of the day, it was due to the fear of Xiao Feng's revenge, unable not to give.

After the meal, Xiao Feng and Chang Xinyan walked together, appearing as close friends, while the onlookers became mere backdrop.

"Brother Feng, if you ever need me, just say the word," Chang Xinyan declared firmly. Then he turned to his driver, "Take Brother Feng home."

The driver nodded, about to open the car door, when Xiao Feng said, "No need, I'll walk back on my own..."

With that, Xiao Feng turned away, but after taking a few steps, he paused, turned back and said, "There is something I hope you'll remember."

"Speak, Brother Feng," Chang Xinyan became solemn.

Xiao Feng's gaze swept over the faces of the people standing in front of the hotel, and he smiled, "Any conspiracy or trickery is weak in the face of absolute strength!"

With that said, Xiao Feng turned and left decisively.

Only when Xiao Feng's figure disappeared from sight did someone dare to speak: "Why does this sentence sound so familiar to me?"

Someone beside him replied, "Xiao Feng said this at the Shen Group headquarters. The day after that, Shen Group started to decline."

Chang Xinyan took a deep breath. If Xiao Feng's words signaled Shen Group's downfall, then saying it to him now was a warning to him or perhaps to the Chang Family.

Returning to the car, Chang Xinyan dialed his father, Chang Wenhua, who was currently in charge of the Chang Family.

Chang Wenhua patiently listened to Chang Xinyan describe the event, then relievedly said, "You did well. Money lost can be earned back. Although this time we suffered some losses, compared to Shen Group, we are already quite fortunate."

"Shen Group's fall left a huge market gap. Should we try contacting the Du Family to see if they intend to cooperate with us?" Chang Xinyan suggested, "The initial investment is significant, and the Du Family doesn't have that kind of large fund."

Chang Wenhua replied without hesitation, "No need, I know Du Qingyun way too well. He won't share profits with us, especially after aligning with such a big figure. As for the money, do you think the Du Family will lack funds with Xiao Feng's help?"

Chang Xinyan was left speechless, although he vaguely felt Xiao Feng's relationship with the Du Family wasn't as good as it appeared, he didn't dare to take the risk of competing with them for market.

In dealing with uncertainty, Chang Xinyan always considers the worst-case scenario — competing with the Du Family, the Chang Family wins. But what if it draws out Xiao Feng?

...

A few hours of light snow covered Jiangcheng with a white blanket, rendering the originally noisy night serene for once.

The street vendors didn't show up, but many young couples strolled hand in hand in the snow, the romance of youth!

Xiao Feng wandered aimlessly and unknowingly returned to the small bar. He paused slightly, then naturally passed by, circled around, confirmed no one was following, and then returned to the front of the bar and walked inside.

He didn't want what happened to Du Qingyue to happen again to Liu Qingrou. Though he wasn't afraid of the Devil's Concentration Camp's revenge, those around him were vulnerable.

However, upon entering the bar, the imagined scene of Liu Qingrou wiping glasses behind the counter was absent, replaced by a middle-aged man wearing a waistcoat seated behind the bar.

The middle-aged man had neatly trimmed short hair and his features appeared sharp, making him rather handsome.

Xiao Feng walked to the bar and knocked on the table, "Where's your boss?"

The middle-aged man was taken aback, then politely pulled out a cigarette and offered it to Xiao Feng, "I am the boss, may I ask who you are?"

The middle-aged man clearly thought Xiao Feng came to cause trouble, but doing business calls for amiability for prosperity. As the saying goes, one doesn't hit someone who's smiling; he wished not for any trouble.

However, unexpectedly, in the next moment, Xiao Feng suddenly seized his throat and said coldly, "Where's Liu Qingrou?"

The middle-aged man's breathing stopped, and he immediately replied, "I don't know any Liu Qingrou, who exactly are you?"

"Playing dumb, huh?" Xiao Feng said coldly, "I'll give you three seconds; decide whether to talk or not."

The middle-aged man immediately panicked as he realized Xiao Feng wasn't joking. The force of his grip was growing, seeming like he might really be strangled if he didn't answer.

Realizing this, the middle-aged man used all his strength to squeeze out a few words: "I really don't know... who Liu Qingrou is."

Xiao Feng frowned, observing the other's reaction closely, he saw the man genuinely didn't know Liu Qingrou, which seemed wrong.

Glancing at the bar's setup, identical to his memory, Xiao Feng even doubted whether he got the wrong place?

Xiao Feng released the middle-aged man, saying coldly, "Have you seen this shop's previous owner?"

The middle-aged man fearfully looked at Xiao Feng, "I took over without meeting them. The previous owner was a woman, very pretty. I don't know her name."

Xiao Feng sneered, "Don't know her name? Didn't you sign a contract when taking over this shop?"

"I did, but the name isn't Liu, it's Xiao, seemed to be called Xiao Feng." The middle-aged man covered his neck, panting heavily.

Xiao Feng furrowed his brow deeper. Liu Qingrou transferred the bar and signed his name — what on earth is going on?

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