Li Yufei found her elder brother incredibly annoying. She hadn't originally intended to inherit the Li family's conglomerate; after all, it was rare for women to inherit family businesses, although her grandfather supported her. She hadn't even considered taking over.
She had even told Li Feng this, but Li Feng didn't believe her, saying she would only inherit if she married for a family alliance.
Hearing this, Li Yufei was instantly enraged.
Her own brother, just to ensure she wouldn't threaten his position, completely disregarded her happiness and suggested she marry for a family alliance!
Furthermore, Li Feng had convinced their parents, which pushed Li Yufei to the brink of fury.
Since that was the case, why should she back down?
And so, she made the promise to earn one hundred million yuan in a year. Of course, this was an opportunity her grandfather secured for her. If Li Yufei could achieve this, she would be given a fair chance to compete with Li Feng.
Yang Feilong looked at Li Yufei and smiled, shaking his head. He wasn't angry.
But Li Yufei, looking at Yang Feilong, pouted and mumbled, "You must be angry."
Yang Feilong gazed at Li Yufei's current demeanor, which held none of the traits of a strong businesswoman. She was clearly just a young woman. He said softly, "Everyone is watching."
Li Yufei's face flushed at his words. Though she had pulled away from Yang Feilong's embrace, she hooked her arm around his and whispered into his ear, "If you leave now, my grandfather and parents won't be happy! Besides, I still need to discuss the Burmese jade festival with you in more detail."
Yang Feilong wanted to say they had already discussed the jade festival. It was still half a month away, and there was plenty of time.
But he also understood that leaving now would indeed be inappropriate, making it seem as though he were angry.
"Yufei, may I borrow your boyfriend for a moment?" Li Zhengtang said with a smile. "I need to discuss some things with him."
"Uh, okay, Grandpa," Li Yufei replied, her face blushing.
Afterward, Li Zhengtang dismissed everyone.
Before they left, everyone was puzzled, wondering why Li Zhengtang wanted to keep Li Yufei's boyfriend alone. However, they couldn't interfere with Li Zhengtang's decisions. Although he had retired from the front lines, his authority remained.
This large family was established because of him.
"Young man, how about you spar a few moves with an old man like me?" Li Zhengtang asked Yang Feilong with a smile.
"Uh..." Yang Feilong stared blankly at Li Zhengtang, clearly not expecting the elder to keep him for a sparring session.
"Your technique for concealing your aura is quite good; I can't discern your cultivation level. A spar would allow me to see your true strength! This is of great significance for my upcoming decision!" Li Zhengtang said earnestly, looking at Yang Feilong.
"This..." Yang Feilong really wanted to tell Li Zhengtang the truth: that he and Li Yufei weren't actually a couple. He wanted the elder to proceed with his original intentions and not change his mind because of him.
He knew that the elder supported Li Yufei and was worried that if Yang Feilong appeared too outstanding, it might make the elder reconsider his stance.
After all, wouldn't the elder worry that the conglomerate he built would become a dowry for someone else?
"Actually, you and Yufei are not a real couple; I know that!" Li Zhengtang said, looking at Yang Feilong.
"Elder, you've guessed wrong about that," Yang Feilong stated seriously. "We are a real couple."
"Yufei told me you are good friends," Li Zhengtang said with a chuckle, looking at Yang Feilong.
"..." Yang Feilong was stunned. He now desperately wanted to drag Li Yufei over and ask her: What was the meaning of this? She wanted him to act, but then she informed the elder beforehand? Was there even a point in continuing the act?
"She actually likes you very much, do you know that?" Li Zhengtang asked Yang Feilong earnestly.
"This, I..." Yang Feilong felt a bit agitated now because the entire rhythm was disrupted. This was not his pace.
"Do you like her?" Li Zhengtang asked again.
"I... I probably do like her. After all, she is kind, capable, and so beautiful!" Yang Feilong replied honestly. "It's just..."
Before Yang Feilong could finish, Li Zhengtang interrupted him, saying with a smile, "Since you like each other, that's enough. Even if you aren't a real couple yet, there's no difference!"
"I..." Yang Feilong was unsure if he should mention that he had a girlfriend, and not just one, but two. And that he also liked his master.
"Come on, let me see your strength!" Li Zhengtang's eyes flickered as he looked at Yang Feilong.
"Um, isn't sparring a bit inappropriate!" Yang Feilong said with a wry smile.
"Are you afraid of losing too badly? That's fine; I will suppress my cultivation level to match yours, according to your realm," Li Zhengtang said with a smile. "By the way, what is your cultivation level?"
"My cultivation is at the mid-stage of the Spirit Martial Realm!" Yang Feilong hesitated for a moment before stating.
"Mid-stage Spirit Martial Realm? While not high, it's not low either. It's the same as Li Feng's cultivation. But you are five or six years younger than him, which can be considered extraordinary talent!" Li Zhengtang nodded in agreement with a smile, but then his expression froze, and his eyes widened: "Wait, you said your cultivation is mid-stage Spirit Martial Realm? Not mid-stage True Martial Realm?"
"Yes, mid-stage Spirit Martial Realm!" Yang Feilong nodded.
"..." Li Zhengtang's mouth hung open as he stared at Yang Feilong, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Mid-stage Spirit Martial Realm before the age of twenty?
This cultivation level was too terrifying!
The transition from the Profound Martial Realm to the Spirit Martial Realm was a significant hurdle, with many people stuck at the peak of the Profound Martial Realm for many years.
At this moment, he recalled what Yang Feilong had said to Liu Lei earlier. His words showed a complete disdain for the Liu family, an attitude of not taking them seriously at all. Before, he had thought Yang Feilong had powerful backing, which was why he was unafraid. Now, he realized that besides the Li family elder acting shamelessly, who else could contend with Yang Feilong?
His granddaughter was not only outstanding herself, but the man she had chosen was also exceptionally outstanding!
Calm and composed, with astonishing medical skills and monstrous talent in ancient martial arts, he was also incredibly handsome, making him pleasing to the eye even for an elder.
Such an outstanding young man was something he had never dreamed his granddaughter would find!
"Come, come, come!" Li Zhengtang said excitedly to Yang Feilong, "Go all out! Let me see your combat power. If you can withstand ten moves from me, I will give Yufei forty-five percent of my shares in the conglomerate. Even if you take Yufei away then, I won't change my mind!"
In fact, at first, Li Zhengtang had intended for Li Yufei to find a suitable boyfriend who would then marry into the Li family. This way, talent wouldn't be lost. Now, he had changed his mind. He knew what Yang Feilong's excellence at such a young age represented; it was an honor for the Li family to be able to associate with him.
With Yang Feilong's help, he believed the Li family would flourish even more, perhaps even becoming a true major family. Currently, the Li family could barely be considered a third-rate family.
Yang Feilong, hearing Li Zhengtang's words, was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.