Everyone's eyes widened at Dongfang Qingwu's words, lamenting the audacity of this woman!
She had long been expelled from the Dongfang family, yet she dared to speak to the family patriarch with such commanding words. She was truly out of her mind!
Zhou Jinbai, however, wore a smile that was neither here nor there, seemingly unfazed by Dongfang Qingwu's words.
Although Cai Tianci found Dongfang Qingwu utterly foolish, he too turned his expectant gaze towards Zhou Jinbai.
Time seemed to stand still.
All eyes were fixed on Zhou Jinbai, waiting to hear his answer!
"Our Dongfang family has always been protective of its own. Especially as the patriarch, I naturally cannot stand by while someone from our Dongfang family is bullied. Tonight, let alone two hundred billion, even two thousand billion, if our Dongfang family members were insulted like this, I would absolutely have to come up with it."
Zhou Jinbai's words were like a dazzling rainbow appearing in a dark world for Dongfang Qingwu and Cai Tianci.
"Jinbai, I knew you were an excellent leader. Our Dongfang family will only grow stronger because of people like you."
Dongfang Qingwu began to praise him, even contemplating how, after the two hundred billion tonight, she would definitely make this brat give her more money. Otherwise, if she hadn't left back then, she would have received even more.
Cai Tianci also began to scheme in his heart. After tonight's events, he would definitely make Zhou Jinbai, this junior, give Dongfang Qingwu more money.
After all, Dongfang Qingwu's money was his money.
Zhou Jinbai smiled faintly at Dongfang Qingwu. "Thank you for the compliment, but what I just said was directed at our Dongfang family members. What does it have to do with you?"
One sentence froze the joy on Dongfang Qingwu and Cai Tianci's faces.
Dongfang Qingwu's face turned red and then white, like a mask changing, her embarrassment so profound she wished she could dig a hole and hide in it.
"I am also a member of the Dongfang family. Although I was willful and made many mistakes in the past, I have changed now, and I am slowly getting better. Jinbai, the blood flowing in me is the same as yours. Are you going to be like those old fossils in the family, only looking at names on the genealogy?"
Dongfang Qingwu's eyes were filled with pitiful tears, but her face had undergone such a failed plastic surgery that her attempt to cry looked more terrifying than a female ghost. Even Cai Tianci, standing beside her, began to doubt himself upon seeing her appearance. Why had he married this woman for money back then?
He felt that perhaps he wasn't that fond of money anymore!
Meanwhile, Zhou Jinbai no longer paid attention to Dongfang Qingwu. He turned to the casino manager and said, "These two are not from our Dongfang family. You can deal with them however you wish, kill them or flay them. You don't need to bother me with such matters in the future, as my time is not so cheap."
After speaking, Zhou Jinbai prepared to leave.
"No, you can't leave! Jinbai... if you leave, these people will kill Tianci!"
Dongfang Qingwu tried to grab Zhou Jinbai, but before she could get close, the bodyguards standing beside Zhou Jinbai blocked her.
Dongfang Qingwu could only cast a pleading gaze at Zhou Jinbai, hoping this junior would take pity on her.
Just then, some of the bodyguards lost their patience and began to beat Cai Tianci fiercely. Cai Tianci, already over fifty, was no match for these strong bodyguards and was inevitably knocked to the ground.
Seeing this, Dongfang Qingwu finally lost all pretense of dignity.
Coincidentally, Cai Tianci spoke, "Hurry and beg Zhou Jinbai! If I'm beaten to death by these people, do you think any man in this world will like a monster like you? Hurry and beg for mercy! Otherwise, no one else in this world will love you like this. You won't find anyone better than me. Dongfang Qingwu, what are you still staring at?"
After Cai Tianci finished speaking, he cried out in pain from the beating.
Dongfang Qingwu knew the situation had become extremely urgent. She could only plead with Zhou Jinbai's retreating back in a humble tone, "Jinbai, I'm begging you. I know I'm no longer a member of the Dongfang family, and I have no right to ask this of you, but I wouldn't be like this if I wasn't pushed to the brink. Two hundred billion! I don't even have one billion on me, let alone such a sum. I'll kneel for you, okay? Don't let my husband die. As long as you help us, I'll pay any price."
Dongfang Qingwu's words successfully made Zhou Jinbai stop and turn around.
The man's gaze fell on Dongfang Qingwu with a playful glint. Lin Xingwan, standing beside Zhou Jinbai, felt her heart tremble with excitement upon hearing Dongfang Qingwu's words!
Ahhh!
Soon, very soon, they would succeed!
"You said that as long as I help you, you're willing to do anything for me?" Zhou Jinbai repeated Dongfang Qingwu's words. Dongfang Qingwu nodded affirmatively.
Zhou Jinbai, however, did not rush to state his demands. Instead, he said, "You've fallen to such a state. What do you have, or what can you offer, that is worth my help? Dongfang Qingwu, you have no value anymore."
Zhou Jinbai lowered his gaze, looking down at Dongfang Qingwu from a superior position. Dongfang Qingwu clenched her fists at her sides and said, "Over the years, I've collected many treasures. Among them, the Eternal Life Flower is the most precious. If you can help us, I'm willing to give you the Eternal Life Flower!"
When Dongfang Qingwu uttered the words 'Eternal Life Flower', Lin Xingwan was so excited she almost screamed.
Zhou Jinbai, however, merely said indifferently, "Oh? Eternal Life Flower? It sounds like the name of a flower. So, I'm using over two hundred billion to help you, purely for a flower? Don't you think that's absurd?"
Zhou Jinbai appeared completely unconcerned. This time, Dongfang Qingwu became anxious.
"I spent a lot of effort and resources to obtain that Eternal Life Flower back then. The Eternal Life Flower is a divine medicine in this world. Even many cancers can be cured with the Eternal Life Flower as a medicinal ingredient. Moreover, the Eternal Life Flower has excellent effects in counteracting poisons. If it weren't for the calamity I'm facing today, I would never have given such a treasure to you."
Dongfang Qingwu's eyes were filled with sincerity. Zhou Jinbai's lazy gaze finally showed a hint of interest. "It sounds like a good thing! But we've never seen an Eternal Life Flower before. Isn't it easy for you to just give me any flower to fob me off?"
Zhou Jinbai's suspicion and calculation were clearly written on his face.
Dongfang Qingwu's expression immediately became very serious. "Although I have no talent for business over the years, why would I risk so much to offend you? You are the patriarch of the Dongfang family. If I deceive you, it's so easy for you to kill me. My only goal is to live well with my husband, so deceiving you is meaningless!"
"Alright, then bring the Eternal Life Flower here for me to see."
After speaking, Zhou Jinbai sat down on a nearby chair.
Tonight was a setup he had arranged. After hearing Zhou Jinbai's words, the others also cooperated.
Dongfang Qingwu had no choice but to send someone to her residence to retrieve the Eternal Life Flower.
Although it was two or three cities away, it would only take about half an hour by helicopter!
Lin Xingwan also sat beside Zhou Jinbai. This time, her eyes sparkled as she looked at him.
Mm... her man was so handsome!
"Don't look at me like that, or I can't guarantee what I might do," Zhou Jinbai gently scraped Lin Xingwan's nose. At this moment, Lin Xingwan nervously averted her gaze.
She couldn't handle the wolf-like gaze in Zhou Jinbai's eyes!
At the same time, in another place, a scene was unfolding.
Lu Shiyan and Jia Yanzhen had arrived at a room door, whispering to each other.
"You're really not going in? Don't you want to give that brat Xuanyin a surprise? Hahaha."
Jia Yanzhen's face was full of excitement as he spoke.
Lu Shiyan did not agree with Jia Yanzhen's suggestion at all. "Xuanyin should be changing back into male attire now. If you go in and startle him, you'll definitely be beaten up by Xuanyin. I advise you not to toy with death. Who else would you provoke but Xuanyin? And he's a man. I have absolutely no interest in him. Jia Yanzhen, my final advice to you is, no guts, no glory."
After Lu Shiyan finished speaking, Jia Yanzhen said nonchalantly, "I've been dancing on the edge of death for years. I'm not even afraid of my elder brother, so why would I be afraid of Xuanyin? Is Xuanyin more terrifying than my elder brother?"
After speaking, Jia Yanzhen directly took out a spare room card and placed it on the scanner. The room door quickly opened.
Jia Yanzhen gestured for Lu Shiyan to enter with him, but Lu Shiyan took a step back fearfully.
"I'm a doctor, and I have many patients who need my treatment in the future. For the sake of the vast populace, I'll withdraw first."
After speaking, Lu Shiyan, fearing Jia Yanzhen would still drag him along, turned and left.
Jia Yanzhen shrugged helplessly. It was such a small matter, was there a need to be so scared?
Jia Yanzhen walked into the room. The room was indeed large, with a super-sized living room, a balcony with a view, and three bedrooms!
A crystal-clear swimming pool also caught his eye.
"Xuanyin really knows how to enjoy himself," Jia Yanzhen said with a sigh. He had expected someone returning from the frontier to be a crude and unrefined fellow, but it seemed Xuanyin, having been with his elder brother for so long, had learned to enjoy life.
Jia Yanzhen held his phone. He had been recording since he was chatting with Lu Shiyan.
Although Jia Yanzhen had told Lu Shiyan that he wanted to scare Xuanyin, in reality, Jia Yanzhen was more interested in seeing Xuanyin in women's clothing, which had become a rare sight!
"Little Xuanxuan... where are you?" Jia Yanzhen muttered to himself, and soon he heard movement from another room.
Jia Yanzhen immediately walked towards that room.
The door of the room was not fully closed.
Jia Yanzhen gently pushed the door open. His previously playful expression turned into one of disbelief, as if he had witnessed the Big Bang.
Jia Yanzhen froze on the spot, and the phone in his hand dropped to the ground due to his extreme shock.
Because when he entered, Xuanyin had just received a message from Zhou Jinbai that the mission was successfully completed.
So Xuanyin began to change clothes!
Jia Yanzhen had never imagined that Xuanyin's figure was so voluptuous. Even with his back turned to him, Jia Yanzhen could swear that among all the women he had seen, Xuanyin's back could completely outshine any of them!
Amazing!
Beautiful!
Shocking!
The sound of the phone hitting the ground was too abrupt. Xuanyin, who was changing, suddenly turned around.
Just then, the last piece of clothing Xuanyin was wearing also fell off.
In an instant, he was completely naked.
And when Jia Yanzhen saw Xuanyin's front, his already blank mind shattered.
Because... because...
Ahhh!
Jia Yanzhen didn't even know what to say!
"Why are you here?"
"Why are your breasts so big!"
After a silence of more than ten seconds, Xuanyin and Jia Yanzhen spoke simultaneously.
Xuanyin immediately picked up the clothes on the ground to cover himself. Seeing Jia Yanzhen still staring blankly at him, Xuanyin instantly bristled, "Get out!"