Chapter 076: A Strange Occurrence

Chapter 076: Strange Occurrences

That afternoon, Ye Feng received a call from Huang Shan, saying they should go take a look at the house now. Without a second thought, Ye Feng brought Xiao Qi, Ma Long, and Chu Yun along—after all, Ma Long was now running the club, and with Huang Shan’s help in the future, business would surely flourish.

Last time in You County, Ma Long hadn’t had the chance to meet Huang Shan because she had to leave abruptly. Now, hearing that they’d be negotiating with her, he readily agreed, eager to establish a connection with Director Huang. With a major corporation like hers behind them, the club’s business prospects would greatly improve.

“Brother Feng, I’ve heard Director Huang is a stunning businesswoman from the provincial capital. You have to introduce us properly when we meet!” Ma Long looked at Ye Feng with a greedy smile. He was quite interested in a legendary beauty like Huang Shan, especially after all the rumors about her breathtaking looks and immense wealth. Countless men had been captivated by her, some even fighting over her.

“That’s right, Brother Feng. I’d really like to get to know such a wealthy and beautiful woman,” Chu Yun chimed in. He remembered Brother Feng once said there was nothing between him and that woman, so there should be no problem trying his luck. After all, the rule was never to covet a friend’s wife, but since she wasn’t, what was there to hold him back?

Seeing their dazed expressions, Ye Feng almost wanted to smack them with a brick. Seriously, just because she’s a beauty, was it necessary to act so foolish? When they met her in person, would they drool and embarrass him? “You two, stop acting like love-struck fools. Sister Shan is indeed remarkable, but she’s not suitable for you.”

Damn it, that’s my woman—of course, she isn’t suitable for you two. Are you trying to pick a fight with me? Sure, I would do anything for my brothers, but when it comes to my woman, I have to draw the line. Though, Ye Feng seemed to have forgotten he had told everyone there was nothing between him and Huang Shan.

Ma Long and Chu Yun exchanged a glance and snickered to themselves. Brother Feng was clever, but he had no idea they were just teasing him. Ma Long’s usually dark face was tinged with red. “Come on, Brother Feng, is that any way to treat your brothers? Besides, how do you know she’s not suitable for us if we haven’t even met her?”

“Right, Brother Feng, that’s not fair,” Chu Yun said, a sly smile playing at the corner of his lips. He wasn’t that shy kid just out of the army anymore. He and Ma Long had even discussed this earlier, and their teamwork was on point.

“No way!” Ye Feng blurted out, rejecting them flatly. That was his woman—how could they even think about it? He didn’t even notice the two exchanging mischievous glances.

“Ha, Brother Feng, do you like Director Huang? Why else would you be so against us meeting her? Beautiful, wealthy women like her are exactly the kind we want to get to know. We’re all hoping to become close to someone like Director Huang,” Ma Long pressed, grinning slyly. “If you won’t introduce us, could it be you have feelings for her?”

“N-no, that’s not it,” Ye Feng stammered, but Ma Long and Chu Yun saw right through him. Time to push a bit harder and see if they could get him to admit it. “If that’s not it, then we’ll definitely get to know Director Huang. If we manage to win her over, that would be fantastic!”

“I—I do like Huang Shan, so you two had better not even think about it, or I won’t let you off,” Ye Feng said fiercely, glaring at them. The look in his eyes startled them—he looked every bit the warrior returning from a brutal battlefield.

“Haha, that’s more like it, Brother Feng. You should be bold and admit it! A man like you, wherever you go, you’re surrounded by beautiful women,” Chu Yun said, grinning. Back in the army, Ye Feng had been the most sought-after man—countless women had been infatuated with him. But at the time, Ye Feng had been too focused on his duties and training to pay them any mind, and he’d never liked girls who’d tanned too dark in the sun; it looked healthy on men, but not so much on women.

“Exactly, Brother Feng. Right now, Director Huang is a celebrity in the provincial capital, but I believe it’s only a matter of time before your reputation rivals hers. A handsome, capable man like you—how could you not win her over? We all believe you can!” Ma Long said, flattering him. He was convinced there was more to Ye Feng and Huang Shan’s relationship. After all, acquiring a property on Qingjiang Road for a few hundred thousand was no small feat—buying a house in the provincial capital took serious money.

Ye Feng could hardly stand their flattery. Was he really that kind of person? Still, he knew he needed to work hard to establish himself in this city. Although the surface was calm, he couldn’t shake the feeling that there were hidden schemes at play—beneath the tranquil façade, secrets lurked.

Before long, their car pulled up in front of a house under construction. It wasn’t grand, but it was more than adequate for the headquarters of a security company—and it had five stories, no less.

The location was decent, too. It might not be prime street-front property, but it was convenient enough. Soon, several people emerged from inside. Huang Shan stood in the middle. On her left was a formally dressed man of about forty, and next to him, a man in his thirties wearing a suit and gold-rimmed glasses, holding a stack of documents.

Ye Feng immediately recognized the man with the glasses as a lawyer. On Huang Shan’s right was a young woman, barely twenty, holding a folder—most likely her secretary, and a competent one at that. Ye Feng approached with a warm smile. “Sister Shan, hello! Sorry to trouble you!”

“Don’t mention it. This is our deputy general manager, Liu Siyuan,” Huang Shan replied cheerfully, introducing the man. Ye Feng shook Liu Siyuan’s hand, then introduced Ma Long and Chu Yun to Huang Shan. But just then, Ye Feng noticed something odd.