Zhou Xuan understood Lu Mingyuan's intentions; he wanted him to inherit the Zhou family's legacy and create another prominent family!
However, Zhou Xuan had always worked alone and was accustomed to freedom. The sudden request to build a force made him feel quite unaccustomed to it!
"I know this might seem a bit sudden!"
"But you must realize that one person's strength is ultimately limited!"
"If you don't seize this opportunity to build a force now, it will be too late when you need people in the future!"
"Didn't you say before that you wanted to make Black Tiger and the others the new underground kings of Cangyun City?"
"This is your chance. With the support of our Lu family and Fang family, your ideas can be realized at any time!"
"Moreover, your Zhou family back then was on the verge of entering Shangjing City, becoming the sixth top force there!"
"You also need to inherit your grandfather's dying wish!"
Seeing Zhou Xuan's hesitant demeanor, Lu Mingyuan earnestly persuaded him.
Although after his death, the Lu family would still be handed over to Zhou Xuan to manage, he still hoped that Zhou Xuan could build a force of his own. Having witnessed the deceitful nature of society, Lu Mingyuan knew very well that what others give you is different from what you possess yourself!
"Alright, since Old Master Lu has said so!"
"Then I will give it a try!"
"You're right, it is indeed faster to have a force handle things than to deal with them myself."
"However, Black Tiger's operations are still in the shadows, and I don't intend to start my career from the underworld!"
"I'll let him develop his side on his own. If I were to build a force, I'd rather open a clinic!"
"This way, it won't attract too much attention, and I can gather intelligence from the people who come for treatment!"
"Once Black Tiger's side develops, he can also serve as my hidden operative!"
"With us operating openly and covertly, handling matters will be much more convenient!"
"Yes, that's a good idea!"
"With your medical skills, opening a clinic is more than enough!"
"In that case, let's proceed as you wish. The Lu family and I will give you our full support!"
Upon hearing Zhou Xuan's words, Lu Mingyuan gently stroked his beard, silently approving of his idea!
In fact, as long as Zhou Xuan could make up his mind to build a force, he didn't care what kind of foundation it was built upon!
After discussing the clinic matters further, the two parted ways.
Zhou Xuan was going to scout for locations, while Lu Mingyuan was going to prepare the startup capital for the clinic.
"Ling'er, let's go!"
"Brother Xuan will take you shopping!"
"You've been in Cangyun City for so long, but Brother Xuan hasn't taken you out to have fun properly yet!"
Stepping out of the living room, Zhou Xuan found Lu Ling'er, who was still hiding in her chamber, shyly averting her gaze.
The two of them immediately got into a taxi and headed straight for Cangyun City's most bustling street!
At the same time, a man in black, who had been lurking outside the Lu residence, spotted Zhou Xuan and Lu Ling'er. He immediately took out his phone and dialed a number!
"Master, the target has gone out..."
"Brother Xuan, look there, they're selling candied hawthorns, I want some!"
Upon arriving at Cangyun City's most prosperous street, Lu Ling'er's girlish nature was unleashed. She grabbed Zhou Xuan and ran off!
Whenever she encountered delicious food or fun attractions, she couldn't help but go and try them out!
"Alright, alright, I'll buy them for you!"
"Girl, slow down!"
Looking at Lu Ling'er's lively demeanor, Zhou Xuan smiled and let her pull him around.
After all, she was his wife; who else would spoil her if not him?
"Slap!"
"You hooligan, what do you think you're doing?"
Just as Zhou Xuan and Lu Ling'er were lost in their own world, a fierce argument suddenly erupted from a small jewelry stall not far in front of them.
The two exchanged a glance and, with the mindset of onlookers, slowly walked closer.
"You little wench, why are you hitting someone for no reason!"
"And who do you call a hooligan?"
"Clarify what you're saying!"
Upon approaching, Zhou Xuan and Lu Ling'er realized that it was a very beautiful young girl glaring angrily at a somewhat lewd man behind her.
"You still won't admit it! I felt you touching me with your dirty hands just now!"
"Everyone, help! Catch this hooligan and hand him over to the police!"
Seeing that the lewd man behind her refused to admit his guilt, the girl became furious. She shouted about calling the police while also seeking help from the passersby.
However, in this indifferent society, there were plenty of people watching the commotion, but not a single one was willing to step forward and genuinely help!
Everyone adopted the mindset of "better safe than sorry" and just watched!
"Heh heh, look, no one is speaking up!"
"That means no one saw anything. You say I touched you, do you have any proof?"
"Without proof, what right do you have to call me a hooligan?"
"Be careful, I might sue you for defamation!"
Seeing the reactions of the bystanders, the lewd man immediately became arrogant.
He likely believed that no one would dare to be a bird of prey for a stranger.
"Who says there's no proof?"
"I saw you touch her just now!"
"I advise you to confess your criminal acts honestly, otherwise, it will be too late when the police arrive!"
Just as the lewd man thought he had the upper hand, a clear voice interrupted his arrogant bluster.
"Where did you little wench pop out from?"
"I advise you not to meddle, lest you bring trouble upon yourself!"
"Oh, I'd like to see what ability you have to make us bring trouble upon ourselves!"
Hearing the lewd man's words, Zhou Xuan, with a poker face, walked through the crowd and slowly shielded Lu Ling'er behind him.
In fact, Lu Ling'er's sudden interjection had also taken him by surprise.
But since his wife wanted to play the role of justice, how could Zhou Xuan not support her!
Zhou Xuan already had a low opinion of such lewd men, and now this guy dared to threaten his woman; he was truly clueless!
"I... I won't bother with you!"
"I just didn't touch her!"
Seeing Zhou Xuan's indifferent gaze, the lewd man involuntarily swallowed and then weakly argued before preparing to flee the crowd.
"You'd better stay put!"
"Since you're so certain you didn't touch her, the police will naturally investigate clearly when they arrive!"
Seeing the lewd man trying to escape, how could Zhou Xuan let him succeed? He flashed forward and blocked his path!
"Nosy fellow, die!"
Unexpectedly, at this moment, the lewd man, whose body was blocked, suddenly lunged forward. He pulled out a folding knife from his pocket and fiercely stabbed towards Zhou Xuan's abdomen!
Upon seeing this, the surrounding crowd and Lu Ling'er's hearts leaped into their throats!