Led by Du Feixiang, Xiao Feng entered the Du Family estate and found the scenery unexpectedly stunning.

Directly facing the main entrance was a gigantic artificial lake, with a rockery in the center. Golden fish swam in the water, occasionally leaping out and creating ripples, adding a unique charm to the scene.

Besides that, the estate's ground wasn't paved with asphalt; it was lined with blue stones, each of a different shade.

Looking at the surrounding pavilions and ponds, Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel that this was more like a vacation estate than the Du Family estate.

However, Du Qingyue seemed uninterested, as if no scenery could lift her spirits.

After sitting down, Du Feixiang personally poured wine for Xiao Feng, casually asking, "Now that you're married to Qingyue, we can say we are family. Family doesn't speak as separate households. May I ask what your family is involved in?"

As soon as he said this, everyone at the table turned to Xiao Feng, waiting for his answer.

Xiao Feng pondered for a moment, then replied, "It's highly confidential, strictly non-disclosable. I'm afraid I can't answer that question."

"..." The Du Family members were speechless, thinking, what the hell do you mean by strictly non-disclosable? We wanted to disclose it, but you haven't said anything!

Du Feixiang felt a bit awkward too, though this scenario was anticipated; no one expected Xiao Feng to fully disclose his secrets.

"Come, everyone, let's raise our glasses to welcome a new member to the Du Family." Du Qingyun stepped forward to ease the awkwardness.

Everyone raised their glasses and downed the wine in one go.

In fact, it wasn't that Xiao Feng didn't want to answer, but these matters couldn't be fabricated. If someone checks, it'll all collapse.

The more information revealed, the more loopholes there are, so it was better to just shut down the topic.

After a few drinks, a middle-aged man with a benign appearance said, "I heard you beat up Duan Guotai and his son the other day. They aren't easy to deal with, but don't worry too much. Now that you're the Du family's son-in-law, they wouldn't dare retaliate."

People around chimed in, "If you need help with anything, just say so. We're all family, no need to be polite."

As they spoke, they watched Xiao Feng's reaction, frequently emphasizing "family," as Du Qingyun had instructed.

Xiao Feng put down his chopsticks, feeling an urge to laugh. The bragging made it sound as if the Du Family were Jiangcheng's wealthiest.

If Duan Guotai really cared about the Du Family's face, this conflict wouldn't have occurred in the first place, and it's not like Duan Li couldn't recognize Du Qingyue.

The fact that he recognized her but still acted arrogantly says a lot.

However, Xiao Feng didn't voice these thoughts. Instead, he smiled and said, "I've never worried about this. If Duan Guotai still acts up, I assure you, in Jiangcheng, his properties won't see one completed building!"

This statement caused an uproar, with many gasping and looking at Xiao Feng in shock.

The words were undoubtedly arrogant to the extreme, but coming from Xiao Feng, they gave the impression he could really pull it off.

People exchanged glances in secret, realizing this guy indeed had some background!

Little did they know, when Xiao Feng said Duan Guotai wouldn't build successfully, he completely differed from their interpretation of using power to oppress.

To Xiao Feng, erecting a building may be difficult, but isn't demolishing one easy?

The buildings Duan Guotai took six months to construct, Xiao Feng had the confidence to destroy in half an hour, and it was at zero cost to him. Let him keep building if he dared.

Next, those at the table proceeded with planned probing, while Xiao Feng adopted a stance of indifference, as if these challenges were unworthy of concern for him.

This led many to nod secretly, growing more convinced that Xiao Feng had a significant background.

But not everyone was, at least Du Linlang watched coldly, showing no intention of mindlessly agreeing.

Just then, Du Qingyun stood up and looked at a nearby table, saying, "You should all come over and have a drink too."

People at the table stood up, filled their glasses, and walked over.

Du Qingyun turned to Xiao Feng, "These are longtime business partners of the Du Family. You should get to know each other."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng suddenly realized that perhaps the true purpose of the old master of the Du family testing him wasn't to know his background. Or rather, the other side never intended to truly probe out his details.

Instead, their real hidden purpose was to implant the idea that he had a background into these partners' minds.

Realizing this, Xiao Feng couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The old fox was indeed cunning, and he had just been utilized.

"Mr. Xiao, I'm Zhang Jinwang, I've had a long-standing partnership with Lanyue Group. I hope you'll guide us in the future." A middle-aged man with thinning hair and a shiny forehead said with a flattering smile, "This drink is a toast to you. I'll finish it all, you as you please."

With that, he downed a full glass of red wine.

After drinking, Zhang Jinwang continued, "I heard you married Mr. Du. I've prepared a small gift and hope you will accept it."

An assistant immediately presented a box wrapped in red cloth, obscuring its contents.

"Mr. Zhang is really too polite. From now on, we are brothers; if you need anything, just let me know." Upon seeing the gift, Xiao Feng immediately grasped Zhang Jinwang's hand, no longer wearing his previous indifference.

This reaction left the Du Family baffled. So all that coldness earlier wasn't due to arrogance, but simply because you hadn't received a gift?

Ten minutes later, everyone confirmed that this assumption was correct...

Because Xiao Feng's reaction to seeing money was utterly blatant. Those who toasted him without gifts received no favorable response.

Upon seeing a gift, he immediately greeted you with a smile, patting shoulders and calling you a brother.

He didn't even bother to disguise the fact that favors made you brothers, but without them, you got no good face.

At this moment, people's impressions of Xiao Feng became increasingly complex. Just what kind of person was he?

Du Qingyue didn't seem to care. Why were these people in the family being so courteous to Xiao Feng? Ultimately, it was all about benefits, wasn't it?

Thinking along these lines, Xiao Feng was far better than these people. At least he never hid his love for money nor pretended to be virtuous while being otherwise!

Moreover, Du Qingyun inviting Zhang Jinwang and others over was something Du Qingyue understood the most. The purpose was to prevent these people from losing confidence in Lanyue Group through their misperception of Xiao Feng.

But could this solve the real problem?

Just then, the Du family butler hurriedly walked in and whispered something in Du Qingyun's ear.

"Who allowed him in?" Du Qingyun said with a grave expression. It was the first time since Xiao Feng's arrival that the old master showed an unfriendly face.

Those around him, full of puzzlement, glanced at each other, pondering one question: Who had arrived?

After a moment, Du Qingyun took a deep breath and said to Zhang Jinwang and the others, "Apologies, we have a guest. I must trouble you to retreat temporarily to the backyard. I've already prepared food and drinks, so please continue to enjoy yourselves."

Zhang Jinwang and the others exchanged glances, understanding the situation was unusual. But since Du Qingyun clearly didn't intend to explain, they refrained from asking more and followed the Du family butler out of the banquet hall.

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