Riyao Group

Xia City, top floor of the Dihao Building.

"Young Master, I'm sorry, the operation failed. Chu Xiaoxiao has already returned to the Chu Group, and the security level around her has been raised by more than one tier. If we want to make another move, I'm afraid ordinary methods won't succeed." The previously imposing Feng Ge stood respectfully before a young man.

The young man opposite him had a very handsome face. He was lounging on a sofa with his legs crossed, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand while fondling a bewitching woman, making her giggle incessantly.

"What's going on? Ah Feng, I've always trusted you with tasks, but this time, you've disappointed me!" The young man's brow furrowed slightly, and his hand paused for a moment.

This young man was Han Yi, the only son of Han Xiangshang, the chairman of the Riyao Group.

A light sheen of sweat appeared on Feng Ge's forehead. He quickly glanced at his young master's expression before lowering his head. "Apologies, Young Master. This was an accident. The 'Pinming Sanlang' we hired had already succeeded, but they had an internal conflict, and it seems a mysterious figure rescued the target..."

"Don't tell me these things. I don't care if you hired 'Pinming Sanlang' or 'Cowardly Sanlang'. I don't look at the process, only the results!"

"Yes, yes, Young Master!" Feng Ge dared not speak further.

"What do you plan to do next?" Han Yi asked, squinting as he watched the swirling red wine in his glass.

"Back to you, Young Master, it seems the ordinary underworld gangs in the country are no longer up to the task. I do know the leader of a group of Annam mercenaries, but the cost will be higher, and it might cause quite a stir."

"Then do it. Money is no object. No matter how big the commotion is, the Riyao Group will find people to clean up the public fallout. You just need to ensure that the dirty work in the shadows is handled cleanly!"

"Yes, Young Master! Ah Feng understands!"

"Hmm. Now that the Chu Group has extended its reach into ocean trade, this is our cake. Thanks to them, the Riyao Group's financial report this year doesn't look very good!"

"Every day, we are losing staggering amounts of profit, so this matter must be resolved as soon as possible. If you fail again, you know the consequences!"

"Yes, this subordinate understands. This time I will go personally, and I guarantee I won't let you down, Young Master!" Feng Ge bowed.

"Hmm, right, I want her captured without a scratch. After it's done, I want to meet this business genius myself, hahaha!" Han Yi's eyes revealed a lecherous glint as he thought of Chu Xiaoxiao's exquisite face.

"Hehe, no problem, Young Master, rest assured!" Feng Ge replied with a knowing, wicked smile.

Thinking of Chu Xiaoxiao, Han Yi looked at the little starlet in his arms and suddenly lost interest. Compared to that woman, these were all just common, vulgar goods.

"Hmm, do your job well. My Han Family never mistreats those who contribute. I'm tired of this little starlet; she's yours now!"

Upon hearing this, the woman in Han Yi's arms stiffened, looking up at him in terror.

Feng Ge looked at the woman's long legs and full breasts, swallowed hard, and said with delight, "Thank you, Young Master!"

Not long after, a woman's scream rang out from the room next door...

The Riyao Group is a massive conglomerate spanning the provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangsu, primarily engaged in ocean shipping and Southeast Asian steel trade. It is a behemoth that has existed since the founding of the nation.

Its owner, the Han Family, is the number one influential clan in Xia City, possessing a complex and deep-rooted network of relationships in both political and business circles, as well as the underworld.

However, as an established power, the rise of the emerging Chu Group has already touched the core interests of the Riyao Group. What frustrates Riyao, however, is that Chu Feng has superb methods, and coupled with a daughter who is a business genius, they have been unable to lift their heads in traditional commercial warfare, with their market share shrinking repeatedly.

Because of this, Han Yi's actions have received the tacit approval of Han Xiangshang and even the entire Han Family.

Open spears are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are hard to guard against! Since they can't win in an open fight, they resort to underhanded tactics; the Han Family has naturally done this many times before.

On the other side, the Chu Group office building.

Chu Feng looked at Chu Xiaoxiao, who was sitting on the opposite sofa browsing data on her tablet, with a look of confusion in her eyes.

"Xiaoxiao, as soon as you returned, you've been selling antiques and looking for ships. Such trivial matters should be left to the subordinates. Is it necessary to do it yourself? This doesn't seem like your style." Chu Feng probed subtly.

After Chu Xiaoxiao returned, she only told the police the general process of being rescued. She didn't mention a word about who actually saved her, which drove Liu Guodong, the police chief, crazy. However, he couldn't force this young lady to tell the truth, so he could only issue a wanted notice for "Pinming Sanlang" to call it a day.

Chu Feng, as a mother, saw some clues from Chu Xiaoxiao's abnormal behavior.

"It's nothing, just helping a friend."

"What kind of friend? Could it be the person who saved you this time?" Chu Feng's heart stirred.

"Hmm... yes!" Chu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and decided not to hide it from her mother. The mother and daughter depended on each other; there were no secrets they couldn't share.

Thus, Chu Xiaoxiao told Chu Feng how Nie Yun had saved her.

"You mean, it was that guy's foster son who saved you?" Chu Feng widened her eyes in disbelief.

"Yes!"

"But isn't that young man just a fisherman?"

"I also find it strange. That kid has quite a few secrets, and his luck seems to be very good. That silver coin was something he entrusted me to sell!"

"Hmm, come to think of it, I let you go pick him up this time. Although it put you in danger, it was also because of him that you escaped the danger. This is truly a matter of cause and effect." Chu Feng gave a bitter smile.

"Indeed, the world is unpredictable," Chu Xiaoxiao laughed.

"Although you returned safely this time, the matter won't just end here. The mastermind is still at large, and the Chu Group naturally won't let them go!" Chu Feng said, a sharp aura radiating from her entire being.

Having started from scratch with her own strength, she was no pushover.

"Who exactly wanted to kidnap me? Is there any lead?"

"Hmph, one can guess. Someone is getting desperate and using such low-class tactics. Whoever's cake we've moved recently is the prime suspect! Among them, the Riyao Group is the most suspicious."

"Hmm, I think so too. Then let's shift the group's focus even more toward the Riyao Group. I'll go back and draft a few plans. There is still room to encroach on their market share. If they dare to have crooked ideas, they must be prepared to pay the corresponding price!" Chu Xiaoxiao revealed her little fangs and said viciously.

"Hmm, the level of security around you needs to be raised again. I will hire the top security company in the country to protect you 24 hours a day without interruption!"

"Hmm, Mom, you should be careful too!"

"By the way, Mom, I... want to ask you something." A complex look appeared in Chu Xiaoxiao's eyes.

"What is it?"

"About that person... could you tell me about him?"

Chu Feng was stunned as she looked at Chu Xiaoxiao. She had hated the man who abandoned her and her daughter ever since she was young; she never brought him up voluntarily and was even quite repulsed by the topic, so why today?

"Fine, it is time I told you."

A look of reminiscence appeared in Chu Feng's eyes. "Him, well..."