Lu Chengwen and the chairman walked in front, while Hua Xuening, Xia Ying, and others followed behind.
Lu Chengwen rubbed his head, "I keep feeling like I just did something! Did you guys do something to me and not tell me?"
The chairman said, "We did do something, which might have made you a little uncomfortable, but I swear on my integrity that we would never harm you. And we never will."
Lu Chengwen looked at him and laughed, "The thing I trust the least in this world is integrity."
"But Mr. Lu, your integrity is truly remarkable. We all believe you have the potential to become a hero."
"Me?" Lu Chengwen laughed, "Don't think you know me that well."
Lu Chengwen stopped, turned around, and glanced back. Xia Ying was looking at him with a meaningful gaze, her expression full of intrigue.
Lu Chengwen thought to himself, Could this chick actually be into me?
Bold enough, just a few lines, and she'd be ready to come home.
"Mr. Li, there are rumors outside saying that I'm a profiteer. But I can tell you, deep down, I'm a man of great integrity, courage, wisdom, and high moral standards. I'm lofty and noble, free from base interests!"
Lu Chengwen patted the chairman's chest with the back of his hand, "Don't underestimate me, okay!"
The chairman was laughing, Xia He was laughing, and many others behind them were laughing as well.
Lu Chengwen felt a little annoyed.
Normally, when he said things like that, people didn't react this way. What was wrong with this group?
Lu Chengwen leaned closer to the chairman, "Are your people here all normal?"
"People who practice martial arts usually have some issues."
"Mm." Lu Chengwen nodded, "Let me ask you something. If I became a very powerful martial artist, could I still do business?"
"Of course."
"I wouldn't be arrested, sentenced, or assassinated or anything like that?"
The chairman laughed, "Some illegal martial arts organizations fear us because we deal with them harshly. You're not the leader of some illegal organization, so you don't need to fear us. On the contrary, we can protect you."
"Ah! Forget it!" Lu Chengwen decisively refused, "Let's just stick to doing our own business. I promise I won't use martial arts to bully good people, nor will I use it for profit. I have plenty of ways to make money—too many to count—and I honestly don't have the energy to get involved in your mess."
"That's fine," the chairman said, "Here's my personal number. If one day you need our help, give me a call."
Lu Chengwen took the business card and carefully tucked it away.
After thinking for a moment, he leaned closer to the chairman again, "Are your methods really ruthless?"
The chairman nodded.
"How ruthless?"
The chairman looked at Lu Chengwen and suddenly felt an immense sense of closeness, as if Lu Chengwen were his long-deceased grandson.
He smiled warmly, "Many of our 'employees' live on the edge of a knife. If they're captured by those evil organizations, they often suffer inhuman treatment. Because of this, our methods against them must be swift and thunderous, leaving no room for opportunity."
"Of course, this way of doing things attracts a lot of criticism. But our ultimate principle is: 'Let martial artists bear the world's pain.'"
"What does that mean?"
"It means we fight them to the death, using every possible method to torment and eliminate them. The goal is to ensure that ordinary people can live normal lives—work, do business—just like you, running your own enterprise."
Lu Chengwen nodded, "Good! That's how it should be! Martial artists caused the trouble in the first place, so it's only right that they bear the consequences! Well, you're busy, so I'll leave now."
"Alright."
Lu Chengwen walked a few steps and then came back, "Mr. Li, do you think there's a chance that, when the world faces danger, you guys could… no, should select… or train a superhero to save the world?"
The chairman smiled and asked, "Is there a problem with the world?"
"Huh?" Lu Chengwen was stunned, "Haha, no, I'm just talking nonsense. Haha, just kidding. Goodbye, goodbye!"
After taking a few steps, Lu Chengwen suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head.
He rubbed his temples, "Damn it, this sleep was so unsatisfying. It left me with a headache!"
Hua Xuening caught up to Lu Chengwen, "Master, should I massage it for you?"
"No need. Call Zhao Gang and tell him to bring the car over."
Watching Lu Chengwen walk away, the group fell into silence.
Cui Jingyuan scratched his head, "He really has a contradictory personality. With the way he acts, anyone who sees him would think he's a selfish opportunist. No one would expect him to help others, let alone risk his life."
The chairman sighed, "But in Southern Myanmar, he did what we wanted to do, all by himself. That's a fact."
Cui Hao said, "There are too many mysteries surrounding him. And now, the higher-ups have suddenly ordered us to withdraw all surveillance on him and Long Aotian without giving any explanation. It's just too unreasonable."
The chairman nodded, "The only plausible reason is… that some of their secrets, or perhaps their value, are beyond our comprehension. The higher-ups must be viewing them from a higher dimension. By the way, how's Long Aotian?"
Xia Ying replied, "He's also about to wake up."
The chairman said, "Long Aotian lasted longer than Lu Chengwen and almost delivered a perfect score on his test. Haha, these two are truly fascinating."
The chairman looked at Xia Ying, "What's your opinion on the two of them?"
Xia Ying said, "Long Aotian has a 'supreme ego' kind of personality. It's ironic—he's actually more flexible and smooth than Lu Chengwen. But the paths he creates are all for himself. He firmly believes that his strength is a blessing to the world."
Xiong Panpan exclaimed excitedly, "Long Aotian is really amazing! He's decisive in killing and cutting. He answered so many questions so straightforwardly, unlike Lu Chengwen, who kept crying and shouting!"
Yu Shasha shook her head. "I like Lu Chengwen more."
Zhao Lulu was puzzled. "Why?"
Yu Shasha's lips moved slightly. "I just like him, that's all."
"Haha!" Zhao Lulu laughed loudly. "Because you've seen his live spring palace! You were shocked by his outstanding combat ability in that area!"
"What nonsense are you talking about!?" Yu Shasha looked very angry. "I just feel… I think… Anyway, I think Lu Chengwen's performance was the best!"
Xia Ying said, "Because Lu Chengwen feels more like a living person."
Everyone turned to look at her.
Xia Ying gave a bitter smile. "I feel guilty. It's the first time I've felt this way."
"Guilty about what?" Xiong Panpan looked confused. "This is how we've always done it! How can we let such dangerous people go without being certain? If ancient martial artists cause trouble, the ones who'll suffer are ordinary civilians."
Xia Ying said, "I know. That's why I've never felt any ripples in my heart doing these things in the past. But today…"
Xia Ying said, "Lu Chengwen gave me the feeling that I was torturing an ordinary person."
The Chairman said gently, "We only know after testing, so don't blame yourself. Besides, no harm was done to him. At least we've confirmed that Lu Chengwen is our friend and will never be our enemy. That's the good part."
Xia Ying said, "I want to continue investigating Lu Chengwen."
Everyone was shocked.
Xia Ying was the type who appeared sexy and fiery on the outside but was frighteningly calm inside.
She always wore a charming smile and walked confidently through the building, swaying her sexy hips. Wherever she went, the male colleagues would drool, and she enjoyed it.
But the insiders, those experts, knew very well that this was just her exterior.
She had never had a boyfriend, nor did she actively talk to men very often.
She had an intense passion for her work, maintaining an extremely high level of enthusiasm for so many years.
Her life was surprisingly simple.
She was either working sexily and charmingly in the building, repeatedly torturing the ancient martial artists they captured, or reading some obscure and difficult psychology books…
Sometimes, seeing those people broken down by her torment while she remained calm, wearing glasses that reflected white light, everyone would feel chills down their spines.
It was as if she were a demon.
A cold-blooded, heartless female ghost.
For such an outwardly warm but inwardly cold woman, who looked down on everyone to her core and was terrifyingly indifferent, to suddenly show interest in a second-generation rich kid?
The Chairman smiled. "Can you tell me why you're more interested in Lu Chengwen and not Long Aotian? From the data, Long Aotian is the strongest."
Xia Ying said, "I don't know…"
Then added, "Long Aotian is very strong, but Lu Chengwen… has more mysteries, which makes me more interested in investigating him."
The Chairman nodded. "But the higher-ups have already terminated our surveillance plan. Our team will be returning to the provincial capital for other tasks soon."
"Perfect, I can stay here."
The Chairman was even more puzzled. "The projects you have in the provincial capital are very important. You went out of your way to secure them. Staying here means giving up so many excellent projects!"
"If it's Lu Chengwen, it's worth it."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm not sure. Only when the answers are revealed will I understand what's truly hidden in his heart."
The Chairman hesitated for a moment, and Cui Jingyuan said, "I can stay too!"
Then added nervously, "I can help Xia Ying."
Xia Ying turned around, smiling. "You little rascal, you've been poisoned by Luo Shiyin!"
Cui Jingyuan said, "No, I haven't!"
Xia Ying laughed uncontrollably. "How about this, Jingyuan and I will stay and continue observing the teams of Lu Chengwen and Long Aotian. We don't have surveillance authority anymore, so staying here to enjoy the scenery shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Yu Shasha raised her hand. "Then I'll stay too!"
Everyone looked at her.
Yu Shasha nervously said, "I'm not staying because of Lu Chengwen! I'm not interested in someone like him… It's just that Xia Ying and Brother Jingyuan might need some logistical support!"
Zhao Lulu said slyly, "Oh, is it because you've gotten addicted to watching those spring palace videos? Hehe, now that surveillance is no longer allowed, what are you staying for? Besides, the security department of the Dasheng Group seems to have a few experts too! Hehe, can you handle it?"
"Of course I can handle it! I was just careless last time!"
The Chairman pondered for a long moment. "Alright, you three can stay for now, but don't make too much noise. I'll go back and report. If the higher-ups don't object… you can stay. If they don't allow it, you must return to the provincial capital immediately."
"Yes," the three replied in unison.
Xiong Panpan pouted. "Staying behind to put up with Lu Chengwen's nonsense… I don't get it."
At this moment, someone ran over. "Something's wrong! Long Aotian took a dump! A huge one!"
Everyone looked at each other, all very surprised.
Especially Xia Ying, who asked anxiously, "Did he do it on the chair? That chair of mine costs more than four million!"
The person was stunned. "Didn't… didn't notice…"
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