Hei Long, the dominant force in Yang City's underworld, was backed by a major family and boasted a massive influence, smoothly navigating both the legitimate and illegitimate spheres. He had nearly half of Yang City's entertainment venues under his control, and even the district mayor had to show him some respect.
What could Liu Xuan, a minor public official, possibly bring to a fight against him?
The expressions on Lu Zitao, Zhai Fei, Tang Lenglan, and others darkened noticeably—they all understood what the name Hei Long meant in Yang City.
Seeing the fear on everyone's faces, Hei Long felt exceedingly satisfied and said haughtily, "I heard the host of our city's entertainment show is here. I'd like to invite her for a drink. Are you not going to give me face?"
Panic flashed across Lu Zitao's face. Although she often attended banquets and similar events, she kept herself clean and had hardly any contact with Hei Long.
