"President Li, I’m only unilaterally terminating our cooperation from my side. As for other matters, I suspect my son is handling those. You can contact him directly. I’m a bit busy. Goodbye!"

As for how Li Hua would contact Luofeng? Unfortunately, Luo Lin didn’t know either.

And now, Li Quan, seeing his father hang up the phone with a dark expression, had thought everything would be fine as long as his father called to beg for mercy. But obviously, it wasn’t that simple.

DING, DING, DING.

At this moment, in Li Quan’s group chat, messages started popping up.

"Li Quan, you’ve really messed up! This Luofeng is the Crown Prince of Jiamei Construction Company, a new rising power in our circles! He must be a formidable dragon!"

"Looks like your family is about to be crushed!"

"Who on earth did you have to provoke?"

"A total blockade, that’s probably what’s happening!"

"No way, just Jia Mei Company?"

"What if you add Hengda Real Estate to the mix?"

"And what if the authorities are involved?"

"..."

"I’m trembling. You dared to hit on the girlfriend of such a powerhouse? You’ve got some real nerve, kid!"

Some of these people were worried for Li Quan. Others, however, were purely there to watch the show and jeer a little.

"Weren’t you so high and mighty before? Said you loved hitting on girls, especially those with boyfriends? Looks like you’ve finally hit a steel plate, huh?"

"Fucking hell!"

Li Quan was already furious. Now, hearing these mocking comments—others were being tactful, but this person was so blatant?

But the next moment, Li Quan was directly removed from the group chat.

Li Hua made several calls, his expression dark throughout. In the end, he could only look at his son. "Do you know how to contact this Luofeng?"

Li Quan shook his head.

Li Hua calmly walked over to his son and, with a composed expression, slapped him across the face. Blood immediately trickled from the corner of Li Quan’s mouth; a tooth had been knocked loose. It had to be said, such a calm person could indeed be ruthless.

Li Quan was in excruciating pain, his face burning. Normally, he would have burst into tears by now. But in such a tense situation, he merely clutched his face.

"Son, I have one thing to ask of you!"

"Dad, just say it! If it can get us through this, I don’t care if I have to kneel before him!"

Li Hua shook his head. "That won’t work. They’ve mobilized so many resources; it seems they want to eradicate us completely. I ask you, from now on, be a good person. Wait for your dad to get out!"

"Dad?" Li Quan looked at his father in shock.

"Our company can’t withstand an investigation, and insolvency is certain. I’ve deposited three million for you in a trust. From now on, keep a low profile and don’t cause any more trouble!"

With that, he hugged his son tightly. The earlier slap had vented all his anger.

Li Hua also knew this matter wasn’t solely aimed at their company. It was to make an example of them, to establish authority in their circles. Otherwise, people might find Jia Mei Company’s reputation somewhat baffling. Everyone knew they were incredible, but they didn’t know just *how* incredible.

And the situation now? A company worth over a hundred million, casually crushed in a single day?

Everyone understood now, right? They were truly on another level.

Just as Li Hua arranged for his son to leave, officials came knocking on Li Hua’s door. For economic crimes like these, they would first have the person cooperate with the investigation. If the investigation actually uncovered something, then it was time to face jail time.

「Meanwhile...」

Luofeng was at Starbucks with Bai Ningbing, sipping coffee. He picked up his phone and glanced at the group chat with his buddies from Capital City.

"Brother Feng, there’s a problem with this company—illegal loans!"

"A problem? Good!"

"They’re really courting death, huh?"

"Someone’s probably knocking on their door by now, right?"

Seeing this, Luofeng sent a message: "Thanks, everyone!"

Lin Xiaoyun: "No need to be polite. Actually, it’s because of Wan Ting’s cousin’s family connections. This Xingxin was just asking for trouble. It was already corrupt and yet dared to be so arrogant?"

Luofeng: "Such a liability, that kid! Can’t be helped."

Lin Xiaoyun: "Indeed, a total liability!"

Luofeng: "Speaking of which, all of you go secretly buy the full range of Honda cars, one for each of you, and you can expense it!"

Li Bo Kai: "Getting ready to stir things up?"

Following this, Luofeng discussed the details of fund allocation with everyone. Of course, while chatting, Luofeng and Bai Ningbing’s hands were tightly clasped together, his thumb gently stroking her fair palm. Such intimate gestures made Bai Ningbing somewhat shy, but she still went along with it in public. But that was as far as it went. Kissing and the like? She probably couldn’t bring herself to do that in public.

"Oh, by the way, someone’s trying to poach from your Fengshun Investment Company!" Li Bo Kai sent.

Lin Xiaoyun: "Yes, it’s Chen Ping and Tong Tianlong. But they both refused. I suggest Brother Feng give them a raise!"

Luofeng: "If this Honda deal succeeds, I’ll give them a hefty reward!"

Li Bo Kai: "Waiting for success so we can arrange those helicopter rides!"

Chen Dali: "I want to buy a horse. I’ve taken a liking to horse racing lately. Those legendary purebred horses, don’t they cost tens of millions?"

Lin Xiaoyun: "So, I can not only bum a plane ride but also a horse ride?"

Li Bo Kai: "Get lost! I’m buying a whole fleet of planes!"

Chen Dali: "My horse is a single-seater."

Luofeng: "By the way, you guys also discuss with the bank. See if we can get some convenience in funding. For example, when we exchange foreign currency, we need fast service. This time, we plan to move one hundred billion in funds. If we let those other companies handle it for us, we’d lose out massively—at least a billion in service fees!"

While Luofeng chatted with his Capital City friends, Luo Lin sent him a message.

"Are you coming home today?"

"Of course, Dad. I’m at the Starbucks near our place. Bai Ningbing and I will be, uh, *making* for a bit then head back! By the way, Dad, when are we moving?"

"’Making’ for a bit?" Luo Lin was shocked.

*Sitting* for a bit, then home... Luofeng was dumbfounded. Couldn’t his dad see it was a typo? This Daxia script! One wrong character and it’s completely off.

"Okay. As for when to move, how could I decide? You have to ask your mother!"

"..." Luofeng was at a loss for words.

"Dad, this time, Uncle Li really came through for us," Luofeng added, mentioning Li Jincai.

"Indeed. I must thank him when I have the time," Luo Lin nodded.

"By the way, Uncle Li has a new secretary, a former salesgirl, Su Xiaolin? She showed me the house; she’s quite pretty. Did she catch your fancy, Dad?" Luofeng joked.

"I wouldn’t dare!" Luo Lin replied.

"Hahaha!" Luofeng laughed. That was too real.

After hanging up, Luofeng placed his phone on the small wooden table. Then he took Bai Ningbing’s small hand again, gently stroking it.

Bai Ningbing’s face flushed. She got embarrassed so easily.

"Luofeng, is everything resolved?"

"Yep, resolved easily!"

Of course. Luofeng claimed it was easy, but Bai Ningbing knew it involved leveraging many connections. For anyone else, it would have been an impossible task.