Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 524 - 521: Chen Jianguo’s Predicament

Chapter 524: Chapter 521: Chen Jianguo’s Predicament

"Okay, Uncle Wang, go on with your work."

Xiao Yi didn’t mind. He knew that Wang Dawei might not be accustomed to such a place. In fact, he himself was not particularly fond of it either, but he didn’t have a choice. Therefore, hearing Wang Dawei’s words, he didn’t say much and simply waved to him with a smile.

Watching Wang Dawei leave the hall and head towards what seemed to be a staff area, Xiao Yi then turned around and surveyed Chen Jianguo’s villa.

The villa wasn’t very large, only slightly bigger than those at Azure Waterfront. At the moment, all previous furnishings seemed to have been removed, and the whole place had been set up like a large party room, which made the space appear larger.

Behind each long table, there sat many elegantly dressed men in suits and women in beautiful gowns, exuding grace and nobility as they huddled together in small groups, whispering softly to each other.

When Xiao Yi entered, although some cast curious glances his way, no one came over to greet him. Not being acquainted with these people, he naturally didn’t approach them for greetings. Instead, he just took a slow tour around the living room and then found a quiet spot to sit down and wait for the party to begin.

As time ticked by second by second, more and more people started to enter the living room. Gao Junjie and the other Three Young Evil Masters also made their entrance. Upon arriving, they saw Xiao Yi sitting in the corner, but they dared not approach him to say anything. Instead, they glared at him and walked on, calling out to uncles and aunties among the well-dressed crowd. They seemed very familiar with many attendees and quickly blended in.

While engaging warmly with a few older acquaintances and displaying a humble demeanor with a mild smile on his face, Gao Junjie and the other Three Young Evil Masters occasionally glanced over at Xiao Yi in the corner, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Young Master Gao, this kid doesn’t seem to be what we thought earlier. He’s probably just acquainted with that staff member and got brought in by them to show off a bit,"

Wang Qiang said with a sneer, speaking quietly to Gao Junjie.

"Hmm."

Li Han and Zhao Hu next to them also nodded in agreement. Previously, they had been quite skeptical, thinking Xiao Yi might have some special identity, and they were puzzled as to how someone like him could have any background. But now, seeing him by himself in a corner, unattended and ignored, they were convinced that it wasn’t the case at all.

They believed that if Xiao Yi truly had any significant background, he wouldn’t be sitting there alone, uncared for, in a corner.

Gao Junjie showed a hint of disdain. The anxiety that had gripped him earlier subsided.

As long as Xiao Yi didn’t have any background or status, just a country bumpkin, they were at ease. They would still have their chance to deal with him properly! In their eyes, status and position were everything in this world; all the Kung Fu skills meant nothing in front of firearms. They were merely trivial.

However, even though they felt they had discovered the true nature of Xiao Yi’s identity and felt utterly contemptuous about it, their faces showed a sneer of disdain. Yet, they wisely chose not to trouble Xiao Yi, especially since they were at Chen Jianguo’s party. It wouldn’t look good to start trouble there, and they were also somewhat wary of Xiao Yi’s skills. The guard had been in so much pain without Xiao Yi even touching him, and if they really angered Xiao Yi and he lashed out without restraint, it wouldn’t be fun.

They thought to look for a chance to embarrass him later.

A cold smile formed on the corner of Gao Junjie’s mouth as he thought this to himself.

Xiao Yi could certainly feel the occasional glances from Gao Junjie and the other Young Evil Masters, but he had no interest in dealing with them. First, he had already promised Fatty Tang that he would handle these scoundrels himself, and second, today was Chen Xue’s birthday banquet in Chen Jianguo’s home. No matter what, these people were Chen Jianguo’s guests, and he did not want to cause them any difficulty.

Xiao Yi just sat quietly in the corner, silently observing the crowd.

For some reason, as he watched the increasingly lively banquet hall and the bustling crowd, Xiao Yi couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off, although he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was. His brow furrowed slightly.

Suddenly, just as he was pondering this uneasy feeling, a hushed conversation reached his ears.

"Wang, have you heard? Recently, Jianguo Group seems to be in a tough spot."

"Shh... keep it down. I’ve heard too. It seems the Li Family has made a move against Jianguo Group, causing significant issues in many areas."

"I’ve heard the same. I hear Chen Jianguo is hosting this gathering to seek out opportunities... What do you plan to do, Wang?"

"Haha... What can we small fries do? When the tigers fight, we can only watch from the sidelines, right?"

"Heh heh... True... While Director Chen has helped us quite a bit over the years, this time it’s the Li Family we’re up against. We’re powerless..."

".........."

The volume of the conversation gradually became lower. What followed were some business matters and a few gossipy, romantic stories. Xiao Yi had no interest in these and did not wish to listen.

Jianguo Group is facing difficulties?

Hearing the discussions from earlier, Xiao Yi finally understood why the atmosphere seemed off. The number of people in the living room had increased, and while they appeared very enthusiastic, the mood was not entirely harmonious. Each person’s smile seemed somewhat forced, but it wasn’t the insincere smile common in the business world, which would not have struck him as odd.

Moreover, it seemed that those who had arrived were all from rather ordinary circles. As time ticked by, no high-profile figures made an appearance, which was peculiar.

Was what they said true? Had the Li Family taken action against Jianguo Group?

Xiao Yi contemplated the news he had overheard from those individuals, frowning in thought.

Should he ask Uncle Chen?

A moment of hesitation crossed Xiao Yi’s face, but after some thought, he decided to refrain from disturbing Chen Jianguo for now. He would wait and see; by the time the banquet was ready, Chen Jianguo would come out, and it wouldn’t be too late to ask him then.

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On the second floor of Jianguo Group, Chen Jianguo sat in his chair with a tired expression, rubbing his forehead vigorously.

In front of him stood a similarly exhausted-looking middle-aged man, Liu Yuan, Jianguo Group’s top secretary and Chen Jianguo’s trusted right-hand man.

"How are things?"

Chen Jianguo lifted his head, his eyes, bloodshot, looked at Liu Yuan. On that day, when the Li Family revealed their power causing all of G City to tremble, and the police, who had long revered Jianguo Group and hadn’t investigated any of its affairs for a long time, unexpectedly turned their attention to Jianguo Group. Chen Jianguo had begun to feel an undercurrent of worry, fearing that the Li Family might seize this opportunity to make a move.

However, he had not anticipated that his concerns would soon become a reality. The Li Family did exploit the situation, and it was clear that they were targeting him, targeting Jianguo Group!

During this period, facing the Li Family’s thunderous and aggressive tactics, Jianguo Group had encountered unprecedented pressure and challenges, with several of its major subsidiaries facing numerous difficulties like never before.

Sensing the dire situation, he hurried to find the Li Family, hoping to negotiate, even to confront them about why they were acting so excessively all of a sudden!

But unexpectedly, the Li Family’s attitude was extraordinarily tough. The Li Family’s patriarch did not even meet with him but dismissed him like a nobody, even subjecting him to humiliation.

This made him feel incredibly angry but also helplessly deep down.

The Li Family’s domineering behavior, their arrogance, and unreasonableness angered him, and he wished he could strike back hard at the Li Family. However, the depth and strength of the Li Family were far beyond his imagination. In the face of absolute power, regardless of how he reacted, it all seemed so pale and ineffective.

The networks he had previously relied on suddenly seemed entirely fragile, as many who used to call him brother and had reaped benefits from him began to become indifferent to him overnight.

These past few days, he could barely sleep two or three hours a day, with no chance for more rest, as he was tirelessly dealing with a myriad of issues.

He knew the Li Family’s goal was to completely break down Jianguo Group and then swallow it up, to fully devour Jianguo Group!

The Li Family’s ambition towards Jianguo Group had not emerged overnight but had begun with Jin Dongming. Otherwise, Jin Dongming alone would never have dared to covet Jianguo Group.

He had thought that Jin Dongming’s withdrawal had permanently dispelled that notion. But to his utter surprise, the Li Family had never given up and now came back even more aggressively and directly!

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