"Jiang Feng???" Bai Zhiqing was taken aback when she heard the name Murong Qian mentioned!
She thought it was someone else who could trouble her best friend like this, but it turned out to be that rascal Jiang Feng?
"What, you know him?" Murong Qian asked in confusion when she saw Bai Zhiqing's strong reaction.
"Pfft!" Bai Zhiqing chuckled, "Of course I know him, not only do I know him, but I'm quite familiar. That guy is a security guard at our company!"
"A security guard??" Now it was Murong Qian's turn to be shocked!
She didn't expect the Jiang Feng, who rejected her, to be a security guard?!
This was quite different from what she had imagined.
Since then, she had obtained a detailed account of the entire incident from the conductor of the D2389 train.
Upon hearing that Jiang Feng not only had incredible medical skills but also possessed powerful combat abilities, she had begun to doubt whether Jiang Feng was the person she remembered.
Because she couldn't reconcile the celebrated figure in Capital City back then with a "martial arts master."
Now, Bai Zhiqing's words disappointed her once again.
Even if that person chose to live incognito, he wouldn't resign himself to being a security guard and waste his talents!
Was it really just a coincidence that the two merely looked somewhat alike?
Murong Qian let out a bitter laugh and took a small sip of her coffee.
Back then, after that sensational event in Capital City, Murong Qian had stubbornly severed ties with her family because of the man she couldn't forget. Just for the slimmest possibility, she came to Binhai, hoping to find a trace of that person in the vast sea of people.
Now, thirteen years later, still no sign, no news, and yet fate sends someone 80% similar in both figure and appearance into her life. Was this some kind of joke?
To Bai Zhiqing, it wasn't strange at all that her best friend was feeling so self-pitying because of Jiang Feng.
Because even she herself couldn't help but have a special feeling for Jiang Feng, yet he remained thick-headed and oblivious to romantic feelings.
"Yes! He's just a security guard, but he does have some extraordinary abilities and has done many incredible things, though they all happened in South City, which you might not have heard of." Bai Zhiqing said with a light smile.
"What kinds of things? Tell me." Murong Qian collected herself, asking with the curiosity of a little girl, full of interest.
Immediately, Bai Zhiqing didn't hold back and recounted all of Jiang Feng's amazing exploits.
From the beginning when Jiang Feng stood up for her and beat up Ma Chi, to the mysterious downfall of the Jian Family, then Jiang Feng driving away Zhang Zhi which led to the Kang Family's ruin, and at the Beach Bathing Place, Jiang Feng alone made many bigwigs lower their heads, finally this time, Jiang Feng single-handedly turned the company's situation around, brought her out from the detention room, and cleared her name...
During Bai Zhiqing's entire narrative, time passed unconsciously, and Murong Qian showed no sign of impatience. On the contrary, she rested her cheek on her hand, listened intently, captivated, even forgetting to drink her coffee as it cooled.
"That guy... even though it's still uncertain whether he's the person I'm searching for, he surely is just as affectionate and righteous..." Murong Qian cherished the last bit of fantasy in her heart, murmuring softly with emotion.
The rascal from back then, beneath his unruly exterior, was the same chivalrous spirit that made her remember him so fondly, wasn't it?
"My dear lady, I know you're quite curious about Jiang Feng right now, but I have to remind you not to easily shift your attention to other men, or the Yan Family won't be happy." Bai Zhiqing said all in one breath, taking a sip of coffee to soothe her throat, then smilingly reminded.
"Ha, do you think I care what he thinks? What do I see him as? Just a toad lusting after a swan." Murong Qian chuckled dismissively upon hearing her mention "that one," stirring her coffee with a jade finger, unimpressed.
This surprised Bai Zhiqing greatly, as she knew, although the Murong Family could be regarded as the second family in Binhai City, the Yan Family was undoubtedly the first!
For Murong Qian, as the heiress of the second family, to dare disregard the young master of the Yan Family, what was the reason?
Moreover, that Yan Young Master was recognized as the number one playboy in Binhai, and his father had long dominated the top position on Binhai's rich list, unshakeable!
Suddenly, Bai Zhiqing guessed a possibility: the Murong Family might not be as simple as they appeared!
She recalled when they were students, Murong Qian introduced herself in class saying she was from Capital City! And this outsider Murong Family had, in just a few years, risen from Binhai, surpassing many local families, skyrocketing to the second position just below the Yan Family!
Of course, this "second" was only in terms of reputation and influence, as the Yan Family was deeply rooted in Binhai, and if it's just comparing the wealth of the two families, it's hard to say who's superior.
People in Binhai knew how the Yan Family initially made their fortune, so even the three famous big shots in the current Underworld had to be respectful when dealing with the Yan Family. Yet, Murong Qian's indifference when mentioning the Yan Family was indeed intriguing.
"Zhiqing, since we're out today, let's not talk about unrelated people. Tell me more about Jiang Feng." Murong Qian said leisurely, sipping her coffee and showing great interest.
"Okay."
...
Throughout the afternoon, Bai Zhiqing and Murong Qian spent their time in the coffee shop, unaware of another sensational event happening outside!
The main actor behind the Fengming Company's poisoned almond incident, Han Lengxuan, had been released on bail!
This was, in fact, within the expectations of many!
The Han Family was never short of money, and Han Shilong personally declared they would compensate all consumers who had eaten the poisoned almonds with a large sum, not only covering all medical expenses but also paying for nutrition, lost wages, mental damages, etc., with a substantial compensation sum for each person.
Faced with this financial onslaught, all the consumers chose not to pursue the issue, and in light of the Han Family's good attitude, they even petitioned for Han Lengxuan's release.
The authorities, under pressure, released Han Lengxuan after just a few days of detention.
Walking out of the detention room, Han Lengxuan was much more flamboyant than when Bai Zhiqing came out, as a row of luxury cars, including Zhou Zikun, Pan Sheng, Mu Yuze, Le Zhenglin, and others, were there to welcome him.
"I knew Young Master Han wouldn't be in there for long!"
"That's right, for the Han Family, problems solvable by money are never really problems!" This was the private discussion among people.
Although Zhou Zikun, Pan Sheng and the others had been warned by their respective fathers to stay clear from provoking Jiang Feng and to distance themselves from Han Lengxuan, they still had to maintain their outward friendship—they had been brothers with Han Lengxuan for so many years; breaking up wasn't so easy, and they continued to follow his lead.
"Brother Xuan, the brothers are all set, the club models are ready. You must've gone a bit stir-crazy inside, let us help ease your mind!" Pan Sheng approached with a smile, saying to Han Lengxuan.
"Let's go!" Han Lengxuan, filled with spirit, bent down and hopped into his Ferrari LaFerrari.
The setting sun was blood-red, redder even than his Ferrari.
As he started the car, Han Lengxuan glanced at the horizon, his face twisted and cruel: "Jiang Feng, Situ Yan, Nangong Qingcheng, Chu Family! Now that I'm out, there will be no peaceful days for you, your death is near, are you all ready?"