"Are you Qiao Qiumeng?"

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Yu Xiaolong stepped forward, sizing up Qiao Qiumeng with a slight smile on her face.

Qiao Qiumeng nodded, her body trembling uncontrollably. She was proud of becoming the CEO of the Qiao Group at such a young age!

However, in front of Yu Xiaolong, this achievement seemed insignificant.

"Yu... Yu General, I am Qiao Qiumeng. Is there something you need from me?" Qiao Qiumeng asked nervously, a hint of fear in her voice.

Yu Xiaolong nodded slightly and said, "Not bad."

After saying this, Yu Xiaolong turned and left.

Qiao Qiumeng stood there, stunned. What did that mean?!

At this moment, Zhao Heilong also walked up, his face dark as he said in a deep voice, "Have you been speaking ill of Yu General behind her back?"

Zhang Shaojie quickly stepped forward, waving his hands repeatedly, "Mr. Zhao, no, no, we wouldn't dare to gossip about Yu General!"

Zhao Heilong nodded in satisfaction and said no more.

Qiao Qiumeng opened her mouth, wanting to mention the twenty million owed by the Heilong Chamber of Commerce, but ultimately didn't dare to speak up.

Zhang Shaojie noticed and saw it as his opportunity. He immediately said, "Mr. Zhao... about the twenty million that Qiao Group is owed by your company, could you please be lenient?"

Zhao Heilong replied, "You come to me for a trivial twenty million? Handle it yourselves!"

With that, he hurried off after Yu Xiaolong.

Zhang Shaojie didn't dare to pester Zhao Heilong any further. He turned to Qiao Qiumeng with a smile, "Don't worry, Qiumeng. We'll definitely get that twenty million back tonight!"

Once everyone had left, the small circle that had been silent for a long time erupted into a commotion.

"Oh my god, I actually got to see a goddess like Yu General up close. I could die happy now!"

"I didn't expect Yu General's presence to be so intimidating. When she came over, I didn't even dare to breathe heavily! She's about our age, but her aura..."

"Qiumeng, it seems like Yu General knows you? She even said you're not bad. Since when did the Qiao Family have such connections?"

Qiao Qiumeng was utterly confused, having no idea what was going on.

"If Qi Dengxian hadn't left earlier and tried to show off in front of Yu General, what do you think would have happened?" Li Yunwan asked, a bit gloatingly.

"He'd probably get beaten to a pulp, right? No, Yu General probably wouldn't even bother with an ant like him!" Zhang Shaojie shook his head slowly.

Qiao Qiumeng watched Yu Xiaolong's departing figure, clenching her fists unconsciously, murmuring, "One day, through my own efforts, I'll become a phoenix admired by all, just like Yu Xiaolong!"

"Qi Dengxian, you're just a lowly prison guard, an insignificant chicken. How could you possibly be worthy of me?"

At that moment, Qi Dengxian had already received a call from Wang Wanjin. After leaving the club, he got into a Rolls-Royce and headed to a market.

Wang Wanjin greeted Qi Dengxian with a smile as he got out of the car, saying, "Second Boss, sorry to trouble you. I've found something here and need your expertise!"

Qi Dengxian nodded, and Wang Wanjin had the shop owner unfold a painting.

After examining it for a moment, Qi Dengxian nodded and asked, "How much?"

"One hundred million," Wang Wanjin said nervously.

"Buy it," Qi Dengxian said, not bothering to say more.

Wang Wanjin immediately pulled out his card to pay, leaving the surrounding experts dumbfounded, exchanging bewildered glances.

Who is this young man? He made Wang Wanjin buy something they weren't even sure about with just one word? What's his background?

"Mayor Huang, we're really lucky to have found a century-old Fo-Ti Root in this shop! I've already prepared the medicine for you; just drink it," said an elderly man in a Tang suit, holding a teacup, to a middle-aged man who didn't look well.

Huang Wenlang, the mayor of Zhonghai City, took the teacup and smiled, "Thank you, Medicine King, for taking care of me these past few days. Once I'm well, I'll definitely help you with policies to support the development of traditional medicine!"

Sun Qingxuan, the Medicine King, laughed heartily, "No need to be so polite, Mayor. Healing and saving lives is just what we should do!"

"That's Mayor Huang of Zhonghai City. He's recently contracted a strange illness that many famous doctors couldn't cure."

"Indeed, the older the ginger, the spicier it is. Medicine King Sun's treatment is truly miraculous!"

"Mr. Sun is a divine doctor you can't hire with money. Even big shots in the Imperial Capital have to wait in line for him."

Qi Dengxian glanced over, frowning, and suddenly stepped forward.

Just as Mayor Huang Wenlang was about to drink the tea, Qi Dengxian's large hand reached out, stopping him.

"If you want to live a few more days, you'd better not drink this medicine," Qi Dengxian said, shaking his head calmly.

Huang Wenlang was taken aback, while Sun Qingxuan was furious, "Where did this young man come from, daring to question my medicine?!"

Wang Wanjin was startled when he saw Qi Dengxian step forward and quickly explained, "Please don't be angry, Mr. Sun. This is my brother. He means no harm..."

Huang Wenlang saw Wang Wanjin and nodded, "Mr. Wang, control your brother!"

Qi Dengxian said indifferently, "Your symptoms aren't an illness; someone is harming you. If you drink this medicine made from the century-old Fo-Ti Root, you won't live many more days."

Sun Qingxuan was displeased, "Ignorant child, spouting nonsense! Do you think my medical skills are inferior to yours?"

Everyone shook their heads. "Medicine King" Sun Qingxuan was a renowned divine doctor in Hua Country. It was laughable for Qi Dengxian to question his medicine.

Huang Wenlang's face darkened, "Mr. Wang, if you don't control him, don't blame me for not giving you face!"

Wang Wanjin was troubled. How could he dare to control the Second Boss?

"Suit yourself," Qi Dengxian shrugged and turned to leave.

Sun Qingxuan laughed, "Mayor Huang, don't take it to heart. He's just a small man trying to show off. Please, drink the medicine!"

Huang Wenlang nodded, drinking the medicine in one go. A warm sensation spread through his body, and soon he felt comfortable.

"Hahaha, the Medicine King lives up to his name. This medicine is truly miraculous!" Huang Wenlang laughed heartily, feeling invigorated.

Everyone was amazed, praising the scene.

"They say illness strikes like a mountain, but Sun's treatment is like a mountain falling away!"

"Mr. Sun is indeed a giant in our medical field, curing Mayor Huang's stubborn illness in no time!"

Sun Qingxuan merely smiled faintly, having heard too many praises in his lifetime.

Huang Wenlang looked at Qi Dengxian smugly, "Young man, do you have anything to say now?"

"You'll live that long!" Qi Dengxian threw a casual remark over his shoulder, coldly.

Huang Wenlang paused, "Five days? Hmph!"

"In five days, if I'm still fine, you should think carefully about the consequences of offending Mr. Sun!"

Wang Wanjin was troubled, wondering how to handle the Second Boss offending the mayor.

"Five."

"Four."

"Three."

Qi Dengxian began counting down indifferently, lowering one finger at a time...