Urban's Fury: The War Dragon God
Chapter 649: Making a Friend

Chapter 649: Chapter 649: Making a Friend

The man extended his hand to Li Feng, "I’m Zhu Jun. I was in Lijia State before, and I just came back today. When I heard you returned to Sea City, I came straight here. I hope I didn’t interrupt your flirting."

Zhu Jun spoke with a hearty cheerfulness.

Li Feng had already guessed a bit before, and upon hearing Zhu Jun’s introduction, he instantly knew the other’s background, a member of the Zhu Family, one of Yan Country’s ten great families, and also one of the ten stewards of the Marriott Club.

Li Feng didn’t take his hand. After all, Li Feng had snatched his club back in Jin City. That feud was not trivial.

"Oh, so what brings you to me?"

Li Feng looked unexcitingly toward Zhu Jun. Next to him, Zhu Jun’s bodyguard frowned, annoyed at Li Feng’s audacity for showing such little respect to his young master.

"I want to make friends with you."

Zhu Jun stated his purpose directly, "You heard my phone call just now. If it’s convenient for you, perhaps we could sit down together. I really do have some matters for which I could use your help."

"Sure, but I can’t leave right now."

"Heh, no worries, I’ll wait outside."

Zhu Jun turned to Mu Yuyan, "Sorry for the interruption, Teacher. Please, continue with your class."

After saying his piece, Zhu Jun led his people out of the classroom. Mu Yuyan watched him leave, unable to calm the tumult in her heart, stealing glances at Li Feng.

Was Li Feng really as bad as the internet claimed?

"What about after I undress?"

Turning to face the contemplative Mu Yuyan, Li Feng caught her off guard, prompting an ’ah’ as she snapped back to reality. Seeing Li Feng shirtless, her face turned red.

Instantly twisting around, she called for the class to quiet down, "All right, let’s start the lesson. Today, we’ll learn about projecting our voices..."

"Captain Zhu, are we really going to wait for him here? Who is this guy that even has Captain Zhu waiting for him?"

One of Zhu Jun’s long-time personal bodyguards felt uneasy. He had been with Zhu Jun for several years and was used to people fawning over him, even flattering him to no end. Zhu Jun’s presence always attracted attention, with others waiting for him. This was the first time he’d seen Captain Zhu wait for someone else.

Zhu Jun glanced at the bodyguard, "Rat, it’s fine to speak your mind in front of me, but in his presence, you best watch your mouth."

The bodyguard was surprised by Zhu Jun’s warning and grumbled internally.

Zhu Jun exhaled a ring of smoke, "This man, I have to make friends with him." Hearing Zhu Jun’s statement, the bodyguard’s petty thoughts instantly vanished.

Having been with Zhu Jun a long time, if he lacked discernment, he would have been kicked out long ago. Anyone that Captain Zhu deems worthy of his attention, even to the extent of wanting to befriend, was surely on the same level as Captain Zhu, or even stronger.

The bell rang.

Mu Yuyan’s class ended, and many students started to get noisy. Mu Yuyan left the classroom with flushed face and ears, and Li Feng followed closely, leaving the classroom and walking across the campus.

"Now are you satisfied? After causing such a scene, how can I face anyone in the future?"

Mu Yuyan bit her lip, turning around only to find Li Feng too close, and their sudden turn brought them right up against each other.

Mu Yuyan instinctively stepped back, but Li Feng quickly wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Are you questioning me?"

Mu Yuyan, leaning backward to avoid Li Feng’s face, said, "Let go of me."

"I’ll let go, but you have to come with me."

Li Feng said.

Today, Li Feng had no intention of letting Mu Yuyan out of his sight. Zheng Xi, who had scampered away in the classroom, who knows if that guy would stupidly keep pestering her.

He believed that with Chu Wei around, he would definitely continue to provoke Zheng Xi. Zheng Xi was just a dandy, with a thuggish style to his actions.

There’s no telling what he might do next.

Mu Yuyan looked at Li Feng with a bashful expression, "Why invite me along if you already have a date?"

"So I’ll take that as a yes," he said.

Li Feng didn’t give Mu Yuyan a chance to retort and simply wrapped his arm around her slender waist, leading her out.

"You—I haven’t agreed, let me go."

Mu Yuyan twisted her waist trying to resist, though her struggle seemed half-hearted. Ultimately, she was "forced" out of the school by Li Feng.

"Mr. Zhu, the guests have arrived."

Zhu Jun lifted his gaze to see Li Feng emerging with Mu Yuyan in his arms. Although Yuyan still looked resistant, her body wasn’t trying to escape. It seemed as though she had "resigned" herself to the situation.

"I hope you don’t mind me bringing someone along," Li Feng said.

After a glance at Mu Yuyan, Zhu Jun responded, "Well, what an honor. Please, do."

The group promptly left the music academy.

"What’s the relationship between Ye Fan and Ye Haolong?" Li Feng, sitting in the back seat of the stretched luxury car, sipped his red wine and looked across at Zhu Jun.

"Ye Fan is Ye Haolong’s second brother. The Ye Family has three sons in their third generation: the eldest, Ye Cheng, went into politics; the second, Ye Fan, joined the Guard; and the third, Ye Haolong, the youngest and most favored, has always been in Jin City."

"A few years back, Ye Fan held the position in the Red Building, but after he joined the Guard, he passed the spot on to Ye Haolong."

"Oh."

"My relationship with Ye Haolong is so-so, but I’m very close to Ye Fan. He’s the type of man you’d like—very straightforward and generous."

Li Feng remained noncommittal and changed the subject, "You mentioned earlier you needed my help with something? With your status and background in Yan Country, is there anything you can’t handle?"

Li Feng raised his eyes to Zhu Jun.

Zhu Jun chuckled lightly, "If it were in Yan Country, I wouldn’t bother you. But as you heard, I’ve come back from Lijia State. I bought some mines there and am in the midst of developing them. However, Lijia State is really quite chaotic."

"In the time I’ve been there, even having a dozen bodyguards didn’t feel safe. I was waking up to gunshots every night. And that was still in the relatively secure city districts. I heard that without some military backing, you can’t even think about mining—the locals won’t give you access."

"Many native inhabitants see us from Yan Country as easy prey. I’ve fallen into quite a pit, it seems."

Sitting quietly beside them, Mu Yuyan listened to their conversation while occasionally stealing glances at Li Feng.

What use would he be in Lijia State matters?

Zhu Jun continued, "I’ve heard you have connections?"

"I rushed back to Yan Country without stopping because of this. I’m willing to offer you a ten percent equity stake," said Zhu Jun, who naturally wished to enlist Li Feng’s help while also making a friend. Although Li Feng was just an illegitimate son of the Li Family, his abilities were not to be underestimated.

"Where are you mining?"

"Ai Country, bordering Suo Country. The mining resources are abundant there, but it’s really quite chaotic. Honestly, I’m starting to regret it."

"Ai Country, what kind of mines?"

"Iron ore and copper mines. The quality is quite good. If we can develop them, it’s sure to be profitable. You know how high the demand for minerals is in Yan Country. Given our relationship, nearly any amount we mine, we can sell."

Zhu Jun wasn’t just in it for the money. It was also about complying with national policies—diversifying resource procurement to avoid reliance on the three big international iron ore companies.

"There aren’t any major mines in Ai Country, are there?"

"The iron ore reserves are in the tens of millions, and copper ore in the millions. Even so, it cost quite a bit to secure them."

"Consider a different location. Small-scale mining operations aren’t worth it."

"Hmm?"

Zhu Jun looked at Li Feng.