Li Feng raised his eyes to look at Qin Wannian, then glanced at Xiao Mingyue.
Xiao Mingyue shrugged; "Don't look at me, it wasn't me who said it."
"Li Feng, you don't think you've really kept yourself under the radar, do you? We're not amateurs, and what you've done isn't small potatoes. It's hard not to get noticed."
Wei Tao, who was beside them, spoke up.
"Young Master Qin, the food is ready. Shall we serve it?" At this moment, a beautiful server from the villa appeared and spoke.
Qin Wannian looked at Li Feng and Xiao Mingyue. "Timing is everything; why don't we chat while we eat?"
"Serve the food."
The server turned and snapped her fingers, and suddenly seven or eight beautiful women pushed trolleys over. In no time, the dining table was filled with exotic delicacies, the likes of which you couldn't find even in Sea City, but here they seemed commonplace!
Once the food was served, Qin Wannian had everyone else leave, and the platform was left with just the few of them.
"These are all just wild game, nothing particularly precious, except for this wine, which is quite nice—Lai Mao from the '80s, aged for nearly forty years!"
Qin Wannian picked up a bottle with some history, tearing its slightly worn and yellowed packaging to reveal the bottle inside.
Seeing the wine Qin Wannian brought out, both Cao Ran and Wei Tao were surprised. They knew its origins; it was from the Qin Family's old master's cellar. This wine was rare, with each bottle lessening the remaining stock.
Normally, their old masters from both families scarcely had a chance to drink it. They never expected Qin Wannian had some and brought it out today.
Even though Li Feng was indeed remarkable, having brought down Sihai Group and pulled a sleight of hand to commandeer Century Group, his skills were formidable, but it didn't warrant such significance from Qin Wannian.
"Forty-year-old Lai Mao, now that's something you can't buy even if you're rich."
"This is quite precious; it would be a waste not to savor it properly!"
Li Feng looked at Qin Wannian. This Qin Wannian was really generous, bringing out a forty-year-old Lai Mao, clearly with a significant agenda.
Li Feng didn't believe his presence alone would awe them into submission.
Qin Wannian laughed heartily a few times, then opened the wine. A fragrance immediately wafted out, not overpowering but with a pleasant aroma, making one involuntarily swallow. Even those unfamiliar with wine could tell it was an excellent one!
"Wine finds its soulmate. Meeting Brother Li today, if I don't use this wine, wouldn't it be a regret!" Qin Wannian said as he poured a cup for Li Feng.
"Brother Li, won't you try it and see how it tastes?"
Listening to Qin Wannian, Li Feng could only pick up the glass. The wine was golden, like nectar, emitting a rich aroma. Li Feng took a sip, a refreshing coolness traveled down his throat, not spicy, but sweet, followed by a warm sensation rising from his stomach.
Taking a deep breath, Li Feng looked at Qin Wannian and said.
"Good wine!"
Qin Wannian chuckled, "With Brother Li's compliment, bringing out this wine today wasn't in vain!"
At this point, Wei Tao and Cao Ran also began drinking the wine, aware of its rarity. No matter how good the wine, it diminishes over time, especially when it's a national brew, with each drink making less available!
"Let's not beat around the bush. Brother Qin is genuinely impressed by your skills!"
"Sihai Group, though merely a shell, still had a market value in the trillions, along with real estate connections and no shortage of ruthless individuals under it."
"In the end, when they met Brother Li, Sihai Group couldn't last a month before evaporating, not even lasting through the year, tsk."
"And Brother Li, your entrance into Century Group was a masterstroke, earning immense admiration. You must have made quite a profit from that turnover."
Qin Wannian sighed, "Compared to your achievements, looking at my past few years feels like wasted time, squandering away opportunities!"
"Brother Qin, you flatter me. I was just swept to the forefront and seized the moment." Li Feng also spoke to Qin Wannian.
Qin Wannian chuckled and looked at Li Feng, "Capitalizing on the moment, I hear you've started another company, which caused quite a stir previously."
"Just some small moves, nothing serious!"
"Heh, small moves—Brother Li, you're not being entirely truthful. I heard your new company has registered capital exceeding a hundred billion." Qin Wannian squinted with a smile.
"Brother Li, you're aiming for big business. Although we're not in Sea City, we do have some clout. If Brother Li faces any difficulties, feel free to ask, maybe we can lend a hand?" Qin Wannian looked at Li Feng.
Listening to Qin Wannian, Li Feng sipped his wine.
"What, you look down on us?"
Cao Ran suddenly spoke up.
"Or do you think we don't have the capability?"
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere suddenly turned cold. Qin Wannian frowned at Cao Ran; how could he speak so bluntly?
Li Feng raised his eyes to look at Qin Wannian, Cao Ran, and Wei Tao.
He discerned the implication in Qin Wannian's words, but was unsure of how much they knew about the New Century Group.
They seemed unaware of Zhu Jun and his group's dealings, as Li Feng had kept the board matters confidential, and Zhu Jun and others did not wish to reveal their identities due to their special backgrounds.
Seeing the atmosphere chill, Xiao Mingyue raised her glass at this moment. "Li Feng, I've heard about your New Century Group, and I also watched the press conference that day. You have ambition, and I know you're not short on money."
"But many hands make light work, and those present today all have extraordinary backgrounds. I know you like to go your own way."
"We just want to invest, leaving management entirely to you, without interference."
Xiao Mingyue indeed acted on a sudden idea, though not entirely without foresight. Xiao Mingyue and Qin Wannian, among others, belonged to a group where members were naturally not ordinary folk.
Li Feng's previous New Century press conference caused quite a stir, calming down quickly but demonstrating his skills to them.
They discussed this extensively in their group, including Li Feng's establishment of the New Century Group. Xiao Mingyue, as the underground queen of Sea City, had billions in liquid funds looking for investment.
But sometimes, having too much money doesn't guarantee good investment channels. However, she had studied Li Feng.
She even found some of his past glorious achievements, noting how this guy seemed undefeated since making his mark.
Like an alligator, devouring everything in its path, wielding funds no less than hers and even daring to strike like a dragon across the river, overtaking her in Sea City's territory.
This guy unexpectedly starting a company made Xiao Mingyue instinctively sense something unusual, and Qin Wannian shared her perspective. So, upon meeting Li Feng, Xiao Mingyue decided to bring him to Qin Wannian.
As for the Dharma Conference.
Ultimately, it was just a money-gathering platform. At their level, the Longevity Sect was merely a tool to be utilized, not something to control them.
"Cao Ran has always been straightforward, don't mind him, he means no harm. We have some idle funds on our hands and are looking for investment directions."
"Previously, upon hearing about Brother Li forming New Century Group, we discussed it and deemed it a promising investment project. Plus, Brother Li's past victories left us both impressed and intrigued."
The deal with Sihai Group was one thing, but Century Group was a trillion-sized conglomerate. Even after removing heavy assets, bundling and selling prime assets fetched over 300 billion.
Imagining how much Li Feng earned from it was mouth-watering.
"Mingyue brought you over, likely impressed by your capabilities. Of course, we're not looking for something for nothing. Besides real gold and silver, we also have some network connections and capabilities."