As Zhuge Yu finished recounting Chu Renxiong's life in a low, melancholic tone, his deep respect and commemoration overflowed. The atmosphere in the entire mourning hall became solemn and respectful once again.
The funeral music played.
Chu Feifei was crying like rain, her hands trembling as she held the portrait of her father.
"Now, please accompany my brother on his final journey!"
Zhuge Yu's eyes were red as he spoke again, bowing deeply.
As Zhuge Yu's words concluded, the crowd automatically parted, forming a serpentine line, and began circling the mourning hall to see Chu Renxiong off for the last time, simultaneously offering comfort to Chu Feifei.
Each condolence left Chu Feifei sobbing uncontrollably, and by the end, she was completely transformed into a tearful figure.
At this moment, Jiang Feng, who had completed his turn, stood at the entrance of the mourning hall, waiting for the ceremony to finish.
Suddenly, he saw the radiant Feng Yueji approach him directly after completing the ceremony.
Jiang Feng, of course, knew this stunning beauty but had never wanted to get entangled, so he always pretended not to see her.
Unexpectedly, it seemed that Feng Yueji also recognized him, and as she gracefully walked over, her expression carried a hint of excitement.
"Mr. Jiang, may I ask you a question?" Feng Yueji approached Jiang Feng, carrying an intoxicating fragrance.
"What is it?" Jiang Feng slightly frowned.
"Last month, did you go to the riverside at Binjiang and save a woman there?" Feng Yueji's beautiful eyes gazed at Jiang Feng intently, anticipating his answer.
"No." Jiang Feng turned his face away without hesitation, continuing to gaze calmly in the direction of the spirit tablet.
Feng Yueji was taken aback, then unwillingly exclaimed, "But the woman who was saved remembers you! Although she never saw your face, she can recognize your voice."
"There are many people in this world with similar voices," Jiang Feng replied coldly once more.
Seeing Jiang Feng's steadfast refusal to admit it, Feng Yueji felt a bit disappointed. He clearly saved her and was her benefactor, so why would he deny it?
Concealing her disappointment well, Feng Yueji smiled forcefully and said, "Alright, Mr. Jiang, maybe I was mistaken. But to my knowledge, that woman has always remembered her benefactor. For such a long time, she has been searching for his voice in the vast sea of people, and meeting him again would indeed be fortunate."
Hearing this, Jiang Feng turned back to look at Feng Yueji.
"Mr. Jiang, Yueji sincerely invites you to the Fengyu Group as a guest when you have time," Feng Yueji said one last time, taking a deep breath before leaving the mourning hall straight away.
Many people in the crowd secretly witnessed this scene and were filled with envy towards Jiang Feng.
Once a person becomes successful, even extraordinary women like Feng Yueji take the initiative to approach him and invite him to her place as a guest. Such treatment cannot be found for many in all of Binhai!
After Feng Yueji, Murong Qian also boldly walked towards Jiang Feng.
Murong Qian was not sincerely there to attend the funeral, so her expression was not as solemn, and her gaze towards Jiang Feng was filled with unexpected joy.
Unlike the cold and aloof feeling Feng Yueji gave, Murong Qian, though equally beautiful, possessed a noble aura that seemed detached from the mundane world, akin to a delicate rose—enchanting, alluring, and absolutely eye-catching.
"Mr. Jiang, we meet again?"
Under the gaze of everyone, Murong Qian walked up to Jiang Feng, causing many bigwigs to pound their chests in regret. Was it possible? Two incredible beauties were queuing to see Jiang Feng?
Most shocked and envious, however, was Yan Chen!
He had been openly and secretly pursuing Murong Qian for so long, but she never favored him with a glance. Now, Murong Qian took the initiative to seek out Jiang Feng?
This felt like a slap in the face, and he narrowed his eyes, filled with danger, watching Jiang Feng!
Jiang Feng felt helpless at Murong Qian's smiling approach; the focus should have been on the funeral and Chu Feifei, yet with the arrival of the two women, he had become the center of attention again.
Nevertheless, Jiang Feng understood that with Murong Qian's status, not just Chu Renxiong, even the small Binhai City wouldn't catch her eye; her presence today was already a sign of great respect, and even he could not demand anything of her.
"How is the girl I handed over to you?" Jiang Feng suddenly remembered Liu Shiyuan. He had sent Liu Shiyuan to Central Hospital, left her with Murong Qian, and then left. Five days later, he returned immediately to accompany Chu Feifei to attend the funeral, not having had a chance to contact Nangong Qingcheng and the others, and had no idea about Liu Shiyuan's situation.
"That younger sister heard the news of you and Miss Fei'er being swept away by the typhoon and left the hospital before fully recovering. I couldn't stop her—don't you know?" Murong Qian gazed at Jiang Feng in surprise.
Jiang Feng was momentarily speechless.
He knew that during the five days he and Chu Feifei were "missing," Nangong Qingcheng and the others must have been worried sick and that they might have done any impulsive actions, causing Jiang Feng to worry about them now.
"Mr. Jiang, give me your hand," Murong Qian suddenly smiled gently, stating.
Jiang Feng didn't understand but extended his hand.
Only to see, under everyone's watchful eyes, Murong Qian smiled and left a series of numbers on Jiang Feng's palm with her slender fingers.
That was her private number, known by very few, but today she took the initiative to give it to Jiang Feng!
"I'd like to chat with you alone. Invite me out when you have time."
Having done all this, Murong Qian left without giving Jiang Feng a chance to say anything, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Seeing this, Yan Chen felt even more enraged, gritting his teeth!
Previously, when he invited Murong Qian for a meal, she would either decline or avoid meeting him. Yet now, she took the initiative to give Jiang Feng her number and asked Jiang Feng to invite her out?!
Was she openly trampling on the dignity of the Young Master Yan from the Yan family?
"You're Jiang Feng, right? Quite the promising youngster." Yan Chen, having circled the mourning hall only halfway, didn't bother with further formalities, coldly approached Jiang Feng!
"Had it not been for today's occasion, I wouldn't have known South City had such an emerging talent like you," Yan Chen grinned with a sinister intent, "Now, I offer you a chance. Pledge allegiance to our Yan family! Our family is in need of talents like you, join us as a vanguard and I will ensure you are promoted heavily and have boundless prospects!"
His words caused the entire hall to be shocked!
No one expected that the Yan family would openly solicit Jiang Feng at Chu Renxiong's mourning hall!
This also confirmed one thing: the Yan family was indeed preparing to re-emerge and rise again in the world of martial arts!
Binhai had just gone through tumultuous times, and the dust had yet to settle. Would everything henceforth be under the Yan family's control?