Chen Peiyue's words also inspired Chen Pao and the others. However, unlike Chen Peiyue, they were past the age of pure impulse. Besides ideals, they also had a newfound respect for life.
Therefore, even though they were moved, the few of them didn't immediately express their opinions, their expressions remaining somber.
Zhou Tong shook his head and said, "Brother Li used a special tool to contact me, and I can't find him now."
"Alright."
Chen Peiyue had made up her mind and didn't linger with the others. She turned and left the meeting hall.
Chen Pao sighed, "It seems we're truly getting old. We're not as decisive as a young person."
Du Tian was also present. He merely chuckled at Chen Pao's words.
"You think you're old just from this? Think it over. I'm going anyway."
Du Tian turned and left with his people.
Hawkeye walked up to Chen Pao and looked in the direction Du Tian had left, a hint of confusion in his eyes. "What does he mean by that? Laughing at us for not being decisive enough?"
"No, he's reminding us."
Chen Pao shook his head. At this moment, Meat Mountain and Cullinan also cast questioning glances.
Reminding us? What is he reminding us of? Or rather, what do we need him to remind us of?
It wasn't just that these few people were unhappy with Du Tian. Although they had been with the company for some time, this was the first time they had truly met during the Yuan Bei incident. Other than that, they were essentially strangers.
So Cullinan and the others were puzzled as to why Chen Pao used the word "reminding."
Chen Pao said calmly, "This matter not only concerns our own destiny and future but also a chance to take a stand. If we choose wrongly, there's no turning back."
The three still didn't quite understand.
However, Chen Pao didn't say any more. Instead, he also reminded them, "The boss probably considered our situation and deliberately gave us time to make a decision. So, think it over carefully. Are you going to risk it all, or go back to a relatively stable life?"
He hadn't made his decision yet either, so he couldn't offer advice to others.
The three nodded. This was indeed something they needed to think about carefully.
The *Mai Qian Gong Fa* was indeed perverse. Everyone had made plans, and in a sense, Li Chonglou's status as their master was undeniable.
But Li Chonglou had still given them a chance to choose again.
In this regard, he had done all he could.
Therefore, this extremely high mortality rate wasn't entirely unacceptable. It was just that they needed some time to convince themselves. After all, doing so would require them to readjust their future plans.
After leaving the meeting hall, Chen Peiyue took out her phone and called Yue Hai, whom she hadn't contacted in a long time.
She and Yue Hai were true friends. Not only were they of similar ages, but their strength and talent were also comparable. Moreover, Yue Hai was a handsome man who easily garnered favor from girls. All these factors brought them closer.
Of course, for Chen Peiyue, it was purely a friendship.
Therefore, for such a significant event, she was afraid Yue Hai might not know about it and miss out on this opportunity.
Unfortunately, when the call went through, there was only a message. Yue Hai was likely busy with something, and it seemed no one could reach him after he left the company.
Chen Peiyue thought for a moment and could only leave a message outlining the situation, asking him to reply as soon as he received it.
"Alas, I wonder where Brother Hai has gone. It would be a shame if he can't make it back in time."
Chen Peiyue sighed. Even if Chen Pao and the others made the same decision as her and went in together, their relationship would still be that of master and disciple. No matter how naturally they interacted, there would still be a difference for her.
If Yue Hai could go with them, Chen Peiyue felt it wouldn't be so boring and dull.
At the same time, in Shangjing's Meicheng.
"How is it? Can you handle it?"
In Tianmei's office, she leaned against the sofa, looking with gentle eyes at the man sitting beside her.
This man was none other than Yue Hai, who had been away from the company for some time.
When he decided to leave the company, Yue Hai's purpose was to come here for special training.
In terms of talent and strength, Yue Hai was quite satisfied with himself. However, he had a fatal weakness that had always been his inner demon: an immature psyche and a lack of social experience.
If this aspect wasn't resolved, Yue Hai felt that even if his strength improved, he would still be of little help to Li Chonglou.
In this world, realm and strength were only part of the equation. There was also one's state of mind. If he couldn't grow in this aspect, he would ultimately not be of much help!
Therefore, Yue Hai thought of Meicheng.
Meicheng was the largest red-light district of the older generation in Shangjing. Even now, it was a混杂之地 (hùnzázhī dì - a mixed and chaotic place), the most suitable for a social novice like him to grow. Coupled with his prior arrangement with Tianmei, this trip was killing two birds with one stone.
After arriving, when Tianmei learned of his intentions, she immediately arranged various appointments and social gatherings for Yue Hai to handle.
As the saying goes, failure is the mother of success. In the beginning, Yue Hai indeed made mistakes everywhere, committing almost every conceivable error. But with Tianmei, the owner of Meicheng, providing assistance, Yue Hai absorbed experience through repeated failures.
This growth speed could be described as rapid!
In less than half a month, he was already able to handle matters independently. While not yet comparable to seasoned veterans, he had shed the label of a novice.
Therefore, to Tianmei's question, he replied with confidence, "Don't worry. I've investigated this privately. Besides his lust, that guy Quan Pang has another great hobby: drinking. As long as we target him in this area, I believe the success rate will be at least eighty percent!"
Tianmei nodded with a smile.
"Oh, right. You gave me your phone earlier, didn't you? I took a look and it seems someone is urgently looking for you."
As Tianmei spoke, she took out Yue Hai's phone from her pocket.
To focus all his attention on training, Yue Hai had handed his phone over to Tianmei after his plan began, so that he could fully immerse himself.
He had also instructed Tianmei not to notify him unless it was a matter of great urgency.
At the mention of this by Tianmei, Yue Hai's heart skipped a beat.
Could something have happened?
"Who is it? Brother Li?"
Yue Hai quickly looked at Tianmei. However, when he saw her revealing and sexy attire, his face immediately flushed red, and he couldn't help but look away slightly.
This reaction, more innocent than a first-timer's, pleased Tianmei immensely. She dangled the phone and teased, "Could it not be some other beautiful woman looking for you?"
Yue Hai immediately rolled his eyes.
"I don't have any beautiful women in my phone. Only friends."
A flicker of surprise crossed Tianmei's eyes. She suddenly said, "You really don't have any other women?"
"Of course, I only have you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Yue Hai's expression froze, and he immediately fell silent.