Nowadays, the Chu Group is not what it used to be.

Huang Jingwei is well aware that what Chu Mengyao mentioned was dealt with ruthlessly by him back then. Not only did he fail to help, but he also treated Chu Zhongtian coldly. Mengyao saying she rejected it at the door was already too polite.

"Those are all matters of the past, why bother with them now." Huang Jingwei awkwardly twisted his body to conceal his embarrassment. Although he wasn't afraid of Chu Mengyao settling scores later, he felt a bit uneasy.

Chu Mengyao naturally wouldn't bring up old grievances, as there was no need.

Seeing that Chu Mengyao didn't pursue the matter further, Huang Jingwei breathed a sigh of relief.

"President Chu is young and promising; to sit on the twentieth position on the Huaxia's wealthy list at this age, no one can compare to you. Compared to your peers, you are truly incredible, practically a legend in the business world." Zheng Guodong's eyes squinted into a line as he passionately exclaimed, "Especially since you're also a woman, your accomplishments make us old-timers feel inferior."

"Indeed, describing President Chu as a business myth is not excessive at all," Chen Tiande stated pragmatically.

"Don't flatter me, in business, I should learn more from all of you." Chu Mengyao said meaningfully, hinting at the undercurrents facing her.

"President Chu is truly modest." Li Chenggui said with a forced smile, "Modesty leads to progress, we should learn more from President Chu."

"Let's be frank, there's no need for pretense, why not be straightforward," Chu Mengyao couldn't stand the facade of Li Chenggui and the others and laid everything bare.

In her heart, she thought indifferently, "I want to see what tricks these five old foxes are playing."

The courteous treatment from Li Chenggui and the others was nothing more than trying to lull Chu Mengyao into a false sense of security.

Since Chu Mengyao spoke so candidly, the five exchanged glances, recognizing the futility of hiding.

"President Chu, let's talk somewhere else, this place is too crowded and distracting, which you must also dislike." Li Chenggui suggested.

"Alright." Chu Mengyao agreed readily.

This made the five realize even more that Chu Mengyao was prepared.

"No matter what backing or preparations you have, here, you must comply," they thought silently, then stood up.

Chu Mengyao also stood up, not remaining seated, followed by Du Xueqi and Qiu Wen.

"Mr. Ye, won't you join us?" Li Chenggui said with piercing eyes, "We've no reason not to talk together, right?"

Faced with Ye Fan's commanding presence, Li Chenggui eventually compromised; having Ye Fan with Chu Mengyao would be perfect, allowing them to proceed with their plan. Uncle Wu was ready, just waiting for Ye Fan to arrive before taking action.

"You guys handle the business discussions; I'm not really interested," Ye Fan responded nonchalantly.

"Give you some respect, you better hold onto it, stop being arrogant, it's too outrageous." Beneath his facade, Li Chenggui roared internally as he had already initiated contact with Ye Fan but didn't receive any courtesy in return.

No matter his inner dissatisfaction, Li Chenggui didn't show it publicly.

"Let's go," Chu Mengyao urged.

"Alright." Li Chenggui ultimately refrained from speaking further with Ye Fan, fearing to irritate himself, and given Chu Mengyao's urging, he naturally prioritized her, planning to find another opportunity to lure Ye Fan later.

Chu Mengyao and Ye Fan exchanged a look before retracting their gaze.

Chu Mengyao personally went to meet Li Chenggui and the others, with Qiu Wen and Du Xueqi accompanying her, while Ye Fan remained to assist covertly. If Li Chenggui and the group were sensible, that's fine; if not, this banquet could well turn into a wake.

Ye Fan and Mengyao had already anticipated the worst from the five families' schemes and arranged measures accordingly. Especially at Chu Group's headquarters, they strengthened their defenses across the board. Now, it depended on how the five families would play their cards.

Chu Group would not actively instigate troubles, but if the five families attempted coercion, they would have to fight back, as Chu Group was not easy to provoke.

Chu Mengyao left with Li Chenggui and the group, and once their figures disappeared, the banquet atmosphere finally eased up.

However, now everyone's curious eyes fixated on Ye Fan.

"Who is this person?"

"Isn't he a subordinate of Chu Mengyao? Why does he seem different now?"

"Things are getting more complicated, especially this man, who seems to have a significant background."

"Comparing backgrounds, can he rival the networks of the five families? No matter how significant his background, what can he do?"

"After all, he's unknown in the Northwest, neither in business circles nor politics. Could he be a young master from a southern family?"

"I suspect he might be an illegitimate child of a high-ranking official."

"But to speak of him, that man is incredibly arrogant, completely disdaining the heads of the five families, his eye contact earlier was so indifferent, showing disdain."

"More aggravating is how he didn't even stand up once; it's utterly outlandish."

"Such a person doesn't last long, thinking he has some reliance, but before the five families, he's just a joke."

Whispering conversations filled with unfriendly animosity swept over Ye Fan.

"So what if he's the secret boss behind Ye Gang? Damn it, he's too arrogant." Over on the other side, among the five young heirs, Zheng Junxian cursed outright.

"Things seem not that straightforward, he's definitely not as simple as being the boss behind Ye Gang; likely there are identities and secrets we're unaware of." Li Yang declared gravely.

"Why do you say that?" Chen Xiangsheng asked, puzzled.

"Earlier, observing our fathers from afar, there seemed to be vigilance toward Ye Fan; I know my father, it's the attitude he displays when uncertain about conquering an adversary," Li Yang stated solemnly.

"How could that be? He's a nobody, what arrogance could he have?" Huang Feipeng questioned in confusion.

Yes, what arrogance does Ye Fan possess; that's the question on the minds of the five heirs, yet no one could elucidate it for them.

"A killer god." Ma Junqing murmured internally, recalling the fear his father displayed upon hearing Ye Fan's warning earlier. He instantly realized Ye Fan's identity was undoubtedly extraordinary.

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