They had Long Aotian and Zhao Ritian escorted away.
Only Lu Chengwen, Liu Rufeng, and Liu Ruyan remained in the hall.
Liu Rufeng said, "The Tianwu Clan has always been self-reliant and longed for a simple, natural way of life."
Lu Chengwen nodded. "The people of Tianwu are honest and upright. No one takes what is lost on the road. That's thanks to your excellent governance."
"No. It comes from the kindness, wisdom, and courage in the people's bones. I'm merely one of them."
Lu Chengwen said, "Go on."
Liu Rufeng said, "But... the world has changed too quickly. Our people also want better lives. They want to build their homeland, live in clean and tidy apartments, have cars for everyone, mobile phones in every hand, and computers in every home."
Lu Chengwen smiled. "So..."
"Fifty years ago, we secretly began looking for agents in Huaxia to make various investments and conduct trade, but... most of the time, we lost money."
Well, naturally.
People like you are obviously rich and gullible. If you ran into my younger brother, he could swindle you to death.
Liu Rufeng sighed. "I heard you're good at business. Could we discuss a deal?"
"Go ahead."
"I know you actually dislike me."
"No, no, aren't we discussing business? I don't dislike you. I like you."
Liu Rufeng smiled faintly. "I'm not a three-year-old child. I'm no longer worth the affection of a wealthy man like you."
"Don't say that. You're very beautiful."
Liu Rufeng stopped dwelling on the matter. "Our marriage engagement can be canceled. You like Ruyan. I can let you marry her."
Liu Ruyan was stunned. "Sister?"
Lu Chengwen said, "Sister, you misunderstand. I really only see her as a younger sister."
"Is that so? Then why are you still wearing the dazzling purple