“May I ask why Bai Qi has come? If there is anything we can help with, please do not hesitate to ask.”
“If there’s anything we can assist with, just say the word.”
The Hongmen, a great power that had existed for countless years, was someone many people wanted to curry favor with.
Their foundation was by no means simple.
Bai Qi was a title, not a name. His full name was Pu Yifeng. On the surface, he was also the Deputy Secretary-General of the Southern Province Youth Entrepreneur Association, but he was using his Hongmen identity for this visit, as the mission was assigned by the Hongmen.
Pu Yifeng asked curiously, “I heard there is a very beautiful woman named Lin Tianai here. Could you introduce us?”
He had seen many women over the years, but he had never seen a woman as pure as Lin Tianai. How to put it, she gave him a feeling of both desire and purity, which deeply moved him.
However, as soon as he spoke, many people in the hall froze, falling into silence.
They had not forgotten what happened on the day of Lin Langsheng’s funeral. Lin Tianai, being his wife, was even feared by some, as she had shown disregard for even Ye Longlin, an esteemed official from the capital.
“This… Pu Bai Qi, it’s not that we are unwilling to help you, but it’s truly troublesome. Ye Longlin stands behind her. It is said he is a member of the Green Army, and at Lin Langsheng’s funeral last time, a member of the national council who came was not even taken seriously by him.”
Pu Yifeng sneered, “A mere council member, I don’t even take him seriously. The power of the Hongmen is beyond your imagination. Whoever can make Lin Tianai serve me will be able to follow me into the Hongmen.”
The scene was silent, and then in the next second, it erupted into a sensation. Ambition flickered in everyone’s eyes.
Once one entered the Hongmen, it was truly a step towards heaven.
“I heard Lin Tianai is hosting Diana at Peach Blossom Island today. She should be on the same floor as us, as only this floor is open today.”
“Really? Diana went to Jiling Group? Why would Jiling Group be able to invite Diana? Can a group like Jiling Group accommodate someone like Diana?”
Jiling Group was merely an ant in their eyes. Truly top figures rarely made their presence known. Even those in their circle were merely prominent figures on the surface.
Those behind them were the ones who could be called tycoons, the real power brokers.
“Diana?” Pu Yifeng’s eyes flashed. This was his mission.
The Hongmen had invited Diana several times, but she had ignored them, which made the Hongmen feel frustrated. Therefore, upon hearing that Diana had arrived in Star City, the Hongmen dispatched Bai Qi to forcibly bring her back.
After learning about Diana’s itinerary, and seeing that someone was picking her up at the airport, they naturally investigated and discovered Lin Tianai. As for Ye Longlin, he was naturally disregarded by him.
“Yes, Diana’s visit to Star City is most likely to help Jiling Group, otherwise, it wouldn’t make sense. Yang Qingya returned from studying abroad not long ago, and then Diana arrived. There’s a high probability that Yang Qingya invited her, otherwise, Jiling Group alone wouldn’t have such influence.”
“This way, it makes sense. Otherwise, I wouldn’t believe that Diana traveled such a long distance just for a Jiling Group that has already been acquired.”
In a few words, everyone had very clearly explained how and why Diana had come.
If Ye Longlin were present, he would have to admire their ability to fabricate stories.
Pu Yifeng pondered for a moment. This was interesting. Both targets were together, which made things much simpler.
At the same time, in a private room not far from them.
Diana, Lin Tianai, Ye Longlin, Mu Hanqi, Xuan Niao, and Yuan Gang had already taken their seats. Xuan Niao and Yuan Gang had prepared to leave, but they were asked to stay by Diana, who referred to them as old friends.
Ye Longlin did not care about these distinctions between superiors and subordinates, but they themselves were very clear about them.
“To celebrate our reunion, cheers.”
Diana raised her glass of Maotai, frowning. She was also curious about how Chinese liquor differed from theirs in the EXO.
Yuan Gang winked, “Diana, I’m broke, you know what I mean.”
Diana rolled her eyes and said somewhat exasperatedly, “Back then, when I asked you to invest with me, you said you had no money.”
Yuan Gang felt embarrassed to admit that he simply hadn’t believed her back then. If he had known the situation now, he would have invested long ago.
Mu Hanqi sat with Lin Tianai. Logically, Lin Tianai should have been the focus, but now she had become a mere accessory.
“Alright, you know the purpose of calling you here. I hope you can stay at Jiling Group for half a year. As for the expenses… you’ll have to bear them yourself. Oh, and how much capital have you prepared for Jiling Group?”
Lin Tianai was stunned upon hearing this, and even Mu Hanqi was taken aback.
Typically, large companies found a fund manager and the capital was handled by the company itself, not only handling it themselves but also paying the fund manager a substantial amount. Now, they were asking the fund manager to bring their own money, and the person in question was the renowned “Black Widow” of the financial district!
It was almost fantastical.
“If you weren’t a friend, I would have had the financial world blacklist you. Once such a precedent is set, it’s hard to retract. So I hope you will keep this confidential.”
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Ye Longlin nodded in understanding, “We are friends.”
Diana’s mouth twitched upon hearing this, and she said helplessly, “Five hundred billion. I’ve prepared five hundred billion. I’ve looked into Meihua Group. Its market value is around ten billion, but its backer is not simple. That’s the top Ye family from the capital. I hope I won’t die in Great Xia.
If I am to die in Great Xia, Ye, can I have you? Even for one night? My Knight?”
While the first part of her sentence was completely fine, the latter part almost made Ye Longlin spit out his tea.
Lin Tianai’s expression turned grim, “Miss Diana, please have some self-respect.”
She felt very uncomfortable, as if something that once belonged to her had been forcibly stripped away.
Diana blinked her sapphire-blue eyes and smiled elegantly, “Miss Lin, as far as I know, you and Ye Longlin are already divorced. I am pursuing Ye Longlin openly, and there should be nothing wrong with that, right? And if I’m not mistaken, the person beside you also likes Ye Longlin.”
Lin Tianai was immediately stunned and looked at Mu Hanqi with shock, covering her mouth in disbelief, “Mu Mu, you…”
Mu Hanqi gave a wry smile. She hadn’t expected her little secret to be seen through by Diana, as she thought she had hidden it very well.
“Miss Diana is very perceptive. I admire you.”
Yuan Gang cast Ye Longlin an expression of helplessness. Ye Longlin was also quite exasperated.
“Three women make a lot of noise, and a foreign woman plays a solo act.”