Urban's Fury: The War Dragon God
Chapter 443: Seeing Han Xue Again

Chapter 443: Chapter 443: Seeing Han Xue Again

"Yes, Lady," Bai Lingling nodded her head, then suddenly turned around, her eyes meeting Li Feng’s for a moment, before she left the office and closed the door from outside.

Is she warning me to be careful? Is this a hint that there’s danger?

Li Feng slightly curled the corners of his mouth, his gaze shifting to Han Xue in her professional attire. Although they hadn’t seen each other for a day, Han Xue seemed unchanged.

"Sit."

Han Xue beckoned to Li Feng, offering him a seat, "Would you like some tea, or...?"

"No need to bother."

Li Feng looked at Han Xue, "Lady Chairman, let’s be frank with each other, especially since the board meeting is imminent."

Han Xue walked over to the sofa and sat down, her gaze fixed on Li Feng, "Aren’t you going to ask what happened yesterday?"

Li Feng let out a cold huff, "Yesterday, my newly sworn brother was infuriated to death in his bed. By the time I got to the hospital, it was too late, and he had passed away without effective treatment."

"Also yesterday, to save you, I was kidnapped and stuffed into a sack by people sent by Zhang Wannian. They threw me into the river, but luckily I managed to escape. However, I did find out that you were taken to Chen Muyang’s place."

"Then I just went straight home."

Han Xue frowned slightly, "Are you saying that you gave up on saving me?"

Li Feng glanced at Han Xue.

"If I say yes, would you breathe a sigh of relief?"

Han Xue looked at Li Feng, this man seemed to see right through people. In front of him, it was as if she was not wearing anything, and all her thoughts were exposed to him.

"There are only three possibilities for falling into Chen Muyang’s hands."

"Oh, what are the three?"

Han Xue was in no hurry to speak, although she had made up her mind, she still wanted to hear his thoughts.

Li Feng smiled faintly, leaning back on the sofa, "First, in light of Chen Muyang’s character, you wouldn’t have survived the following morning—he would have tortured you to death."

"Second, Chen Muyang might spare you but the child in your womb would definitely not be saved."

"The third possibility is that Chen Muyang would spare both you and your unborn child and convince you to side with him, casting me out."

"The first scenario, you’re beyond saving because there’s no way I could find you before dawn. The second, your miscarriage and whether you live or die would all hinge on Chen Muyang’s whim—I’d still be unable to rescue you. As for the third, well, it seems I don’t need to elaborate."

"Li Feng, you’re very clever, truly clever."

Han Xue’s gaze rested on Li Feng who had guessed correctly, and upon seeing her, he also knew what choice she had made.

"You guessed right, Chen Muyang didn’t kill me, and as you said, I’ve sided with him. Step down, Li Feng, just announce that you give up representing my husband’s share in the control of Century Group’s matters."

"I’m willing to personally arrange a compensation of ten billion for you. With that fortune, you could do anything you want."

"You’ve helped me a lot in the past, and I’m grateful. Without you, I’d be dead by now, and my child wouldn’t have survived."

Han Xue’s hand caressed her belly, and although what she was doing was unprincipled, she had to consider her child’s future.

Li Feng wasn’t a good option, after all. Despite holding her husband’s shares, Li Feng had offended most of Century Group’s senior executives at the wine party, and he certainly didn’t have the qualifications necessary to command authority.

With Li Feng stepping into Century Group, turmoil would be inevitable. Moreover, facing a trillion-dollar conglomerate, could he really remain unmoved?

If their relationship had been as the internet rumors suggested, that would be one thing, but it was not; the bond between them was fragile.

"Li Feng, if you join Century Group, the company will be plunged into endless turmoil, and it will eventually lead to the collapse of the entire group, if only Mr. Chen could live a few more days."

"Ah, but there are no ifs in life, so please just back down. There’s no point in getting caught up in the vortex of Century Group."

Han Xue reasoned.

"Ten billion!"

Li Feng chuckled, and Han Xue watched him, "I know, ten billion is trivial compared to Century Group, but Li Feng, you need to understand, Century Group is a behemoth, and you are an outsider."

"You’ve already offended most of the senior executives during the banquet, the Chens within the group won’t let an outsider like you take control, neither will the shareholders and directors accept your leadership."

"If you insist on taking that seat, it will only bring Century Group to a halt and cause its collapse. I can’t just watch Century Group crumble."

"Century Group is my unborn child’s."

Han Xue said, a gleam in her eyes. That’s right, the group was her unborn child’s, and unlike Li Feng, Chen Muyang would not take that away.

Chen Muyang had already lost his reproductive ability, her child was the only remaining bloodline of the Chen Family. She could allow Chen Muyang to be the chairman for eighteen years, but ultimately, the position belonged to her child.

"Li Feng, you must learn to be content, ten billion is already a lot for you."

Although Han Xue didn’t elaborate, the subtext of her words was clear: Li Feng wasn’t qualified to covet the vast wealth of Century Group. The ten billion was the totality of her compensation to him, and it exceeded his value.

Li Feng looked up at Han Xue, "Heh, you think I’m only worth ten billion?"

"No, I’m not even worth ten billion in your eyes. This ten billion is charity, and also a balm for your conscience."

"You mean to say, what makes Li Feng worthy of occupying the throne of Century Group, to rule over this empire? You consider me a man dependent on a woman, merely a son-in-law who has married his way in."

Li Feng said with a sneer.

"That’s not what I meant."

Han Xue looked at Li Feng, "My only intention is to prevent you from getting involved in Century Group’s mess, and the ten billion is the greatest sincerity I can offer."

Li Feng let out a light laugh and rose from the sofa, looking at Han Xue, "Han Xue, I understand what you’re thinking, so no need to explain."

"Ten billion, huh."

"All I can say is you’ve underestimated me. When Chen Qinian proposed to become sworn brothers with me, it wasn’t about elevating me, but because I have the capability to stand shoulder to shoulder with him."

"You can make your choices as you wish, I’ll still keep my promise to Chen Qinian and protect the child in your womb."

"He will be the future of Century Group."

With that, Li Feng abruptly turned and walked towards the door.

Han Xue looked at his retreating back, "Li Feng, what do you mean by that? Are you still not planning to give up?"

"If ten billion is not enough, make it twenty billion."

"If you think it’s not about the money, once I give birth to the child, I can offer you..." Han Xue said.

Li Feng paused, turning his head to look at Han Xue.

"Do you think I covet your body?"