Chapter 119: Mr. Gu, I Request Your Assistance
Gu Xiangnan hadn’t expected Fifth Senior Sister to make such a proposal.
“Alright,” he replied.
Gu Xiangnan sat on the edge of the bed, still wearing Yun Lengyue’s sword at his waist.
They kissed for quite a while.
Everything was prepared.
Gu Xiangnan lifted her hips, aligned carefully, then released his hold.
Yun Lengyue lowered herself down abruptly.
She suddenly clung tightly to Gu Xiangnan.
“It hurts!”
“Don’t rush, let’s take it slow,” he said gently.
She had endured so many injuries before; this little pain was nothing.
Moreover, Gu Xiangnan was experienced, patiently guiding her through the entire process.
Soon enough, Yun Lengyue overcame this hurdle.
The two of them gradually grew more in tune with each other.
Forty minutes later,
Yun Lengyue was drenched in sweat, her skin flushed a soft pink.
Her body still moved rhythmically.
“This feels incredible!”
Gu Xiangnan intertwined his fingers with hers, increasing his pace beneath her.
“Ah!”
Afterward, Yun Lengyue collapsed softly onto Gu Xiangnan, completely limp.
He gently stroked her back, pressing on various acupoints.
Before long, her weariness vanished.
Surprised, she asked, “Xiaonan, what did you do to me? Why don’t I feel tired anymore?”
“I noticed some hidden ailments in your body, so I took the chance to press a few acupoints and helped you heal,” he explained.
Yun Lengyue’s eyes widened in astonishment. “Really? I have other issues too; can you help me with those?”
Gu Xiangnan began massaging the spots she mentioned.
After a few presses, Yun Lengyue sensed something was wrong.
Her body suddenly became hot again.
And damp.
“Xiaonan~”
Her eyes glazed over as she embraced Gu Xiangnan and kissed him again.
“Not again?” Gu Xiangnan exclaimed in surprise.
The next morning,
Both Gu Xiangnan and Yun Lengyue appeared at the downstairs restaurant, sporting dark circles under their eyes.
Yang Dianfeng patted Gu Xiangnan’s shoulder, bringing him several plates of oysters.
“Eat more of these, little brother.”
Zhang Baolin teased Yun Lengyue with a smile.
“Fifth Senior Sister, can you still come with us today?”
Yun Lengyue tapped her on the forehead playfully and said, “You talk too much!”
After they finished eating,
Yun Lengyue shared her plan.
Today, they would return to the Jia residence to confront the head of the family, Jia Mingxuan.
They intended to make it clear that Jia family should no longer cause trouble for Gu Xiangnan and Yang Dianfeng.
If Jia Mingxuan disagreed,
They would use Yun Lengyue’s identity to pressure him.
The four of them returned to their rooms to pack, then checked out and left.
Just as they got into the car, Yun Lengyue received a call.
She had dispatched an investigator to monitor the Jia family, who was now reporting the latest developments.
Jia Mingxuan and his son Jia Hanlin had left together in the same car.
“Do you know where they went?” Yun Lengyue asked.
“They just got off in front of the Da Sanyuan Mahjong Parlor,” the investigator reported.
Playing mahjong?
Inside the VIP room of the mahjong parlor,
Four people sat around an automatic mahjong table.
Facing Jia Mingxuan sat a man around fifty years old.
He held a string of prayer beads in one hand and a small purple clay teapot in the other.
Opposite Jia Hanlin sat an elderly man with white hair but a youthful face, clearly a martial arts master.
They played cards while chatting.
Jia Mingxuan said, “Head of the Lin family, inviting me to mahjong today, you’re not just here to take my money, are you?”
The Lin family patriarch was the one with the prayer beads.
His Lin family was among the province’s four great clans.
Their strength was roughly equal to the Jia family.
These four great families were usually rivals.
Resources in the provincial capital were limited, and the families fiercely competed for their share.
The Lin family patriarch’s invitation to play mahjong had ulterior motives.
The Lin family head laughed heartily. “It’s been a long time since I saw Brother Jia—I naturally miss you greatly.”
“Also, I wanted to discuss the project for establishing the Jiangning Economic Special Zone.”
“The Jiangning market is such a large pie; your Jia family alone can’t consume it all!”
“The first phase of the economic zone involves comprehensive planning, followed by the demolition of old communities.”
Hearing this, Jia Mingxuan immediately understood Lin’s intention.
They wanted a piece of the pie.
Jia Mingxuan refused firmly.
“The demolition project belongs to the Jia family. The Lin family should stay out of it.”
The Jia family had secured the project through Jia Hanlin, who worked in the provincial capital’s military department and had connections to the project’s chief.
They had even made plans in advance.
Jia’s family had nearly killed Yang Dianfeng, the underground emperor of Jiangning City, in the process.
They had lost a direct heir as well.
They had invested so much.
How could they tolerate the Lin family cherry-picking the rewards?
“Heh, we are both great families of the provincial capital. Your word alone doesn’t decide,” the Lin family patriarch said, his expression darkening upon rejection.
The white-haired elder had been brought by the Lin family patriarch.
He suddenly grabbed a mahjong tile and slammed it onto the table.
The tile shattered.
The automatic mahjong table cracked under the blow.
Jia Mingxuan’s heart skipped a beat.
This old man was a martial artist!
When Jia Mingxuan arrived, he already knew this was a trap.
They had prepared accordingly.
He calmly clapped his hands twice, summoning two bodyguards from outside.
But before the bodyguards reached the table,
The white-haired elder drew two mahjong tiles and tossed them casually.
“Ah!”
Both bodyguards collapsed instantly.
Jia Mingxuan was shocked; he hadn’t expected the Lin family to bring such a powerful martial artist.
This was definitely a Martial Realm warrior!
The Lin family patriarch was very pleased.
“This is what happens when you refuse a toast but accept the punishment wine. Now, can we discuss the project?”
Jia Mingxuan was unwilling but outmatched.
Just then, the door to the VIP room opened.
Gu Xiangnan and his companions walked in.
“Oh~ what a refined setting!” Gu Xiangnan joked.
After Gu Xiangnan was taken away by the Investigation Bureau yesterday, Jia Mingxuan had someone investigate the details.
Upon learning that Gu Xiangnan might have close ties to East Rising Tower,
He no longer dared to underestimate the young man.
Moreover, Gu Xiangnan was now accompanied by a woman in military uniform.
Judging by her badge, her rank far exceeded that of his own son.
Jia Mingxuan understood that if he didn’t agree today, the Lin family patriarch would never let him off.
Better to use this opportunity to turn the situation to his advantage.
It was also a chance to test Gu Xiangnan’s true strength.
If Gu Xiangnan failed, he could still backtrack.
With this in mind, Jia Mingxuan gritted his teeth and said to Gu Xiangnan,
“Mr. Gu, we’re discussing business here. Would you like to join us?”
Invited, Gu Xiangnan and his group sat nearby.
Jia Mingxuan briefly explained the situation.
Gu Xiangnan understood these two men were adversaries.
The four great families were immensely wealthy.
Deals worth tens of millions were insignificant to them.
Now, two of the great families were willing to tear each other apart over one project.
He could imagine this project would yield enormous profits.
Jia Mingxuan sincerely said, “Mr. Gu, if you’re willing to lend the Jia family a hand, all past grievances will be wiped clean.”
Gu Xiangnan did not answer immediately.
He already had conflicts with the Jia family and did not want to be their pawn.
He would wait and see.
The Lin family patriarch smiled as he sipped his tea.
“Jia Mingxuan, I see your Jia family is nearing its end if you have to beg this young upstart for help.”
Naturally, he looked down on Gu Xiangnan.
He had brought a Martial Realm warrior.
Reaching such a level required years of grueling training.
Gu Xiangnan, at his age, even if a martial artist, could never reach Martial Realm.
So if a fight broke out, Gu Xiangnan stood no chance against them.