Lin Feng was now in a state of extreme urgency, as if an earthquake had suddenly erupted here.
Lu Feng slowly opened his eyes.
He was startled, thinking something had gone wrong.
However, his gaze swept across Lin Feng's face, noticing the panic mixed with barely suppressed excitement, and Lu Feng's heart, which had been in his throat, instantly settled.
"What's going on?"
With a good idea of the situation, Lu Feng spoke with considerable composure.
Conversely, Lin Feng had gone from one extreme to another in an instant.
Two hours earlier, this man had been nothing but worried, anxious, and suspicious.
Now, all that remained was immense admiration and excitement.
"Brother Lu, it's done. It's a good thing you're still lying here. We've made our first step."
Lin Feng's face was alight with the excitement of a rocket launch.
"Lu Feng, aren't you happy?"
How could Lu Feng not be happy?
It was just that he had to suppress this happiness for the time being, as, according to his estimation, this was destined to be a prolonged and fierce battle.
Only those who laughed last would truly laugh.
However, at that moment, Lu Feng did not directly pour cold water on the man before him.
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
"How could I not be happy?"
But this smile did not last long, and Lu Feng quickly retracted it.
More than being here, he was more eager to know how the people behind the scenes would react when they learned of the outcome.
As a result, Lu Feng glanced at Lin Feng before him.
"Brother Lin, I need to ask you for a favor later."
At this moment, Lu Feng was the Lin family's, and his only hope, and this hope now showed him a glimmer of it.
What reason did he have to refuse?
"Sure, tell me."
Lin Feng had clearly not yet recovered from his excitement.
Since they were on the same side, Lu Feng did not hold back.
"You go to the Lin family immediately. Once the goods leave the territory of Southeast City, spread the news right away."
This time, Lin Feng was not confused.
"Got it, you're preparing to fish!"
"Precisely!"
Lu Feng's move was indeed to lure the fish, but once this news was spread, it would be more like blowing up the fishpond.
After Lin Feng left in a hurry, Lu Feng sat down on the sofa.
Next, he had to consolidate his plans on how to utilize Zhang Ke.
Meanwhile, on Liu He's side.
For an entire night, he had been lingering in Liao Heyun's guest room, waiting for Zhang Ke's call, ready to report the good news to Liao Heyun immediately, and incidentally to put himself in a good light.
As the morning quietly passed and noon was fast approaching, Liu He quickly got up, washed himself, and then followed a winding corridor to find Liao Heyun.
However, compared to yesterday, the person before him seemed very wrong.
Liao Heyun now lacked the spirited demeanor he had yesterday.
A somber, gloomy air had subtly settled upon him.
Noticing this subtle but particularly noticeable atmosphere, Liu He spoke first.
"What's wrong with President Yun today?"
"President Yun, matters unfold according to their own patterns. We just need to do our best. President Yun should rest, after all, health is the foundation of revolution."
These words, logically speaking, were full of concern and seemed faultless.
But the crucial point was that, at this moment, Liu He's words were clearly ill-timed.
It was like a scorching flame falling onto a barrel of gasoline.
*Hiss!*
Liao Heyun immediately turned his head, his words filled with intensity.
"Liu He, one must be meticulous in their work. What is going on? Why is there still no call from Zhang Ke?"
"Could it be?"
Liao Heyun's mind had conjured up at least ten possibilities from the moment before until now.
Liu He saw through the man's thoughts at a glance.
Worry was inevitable, and he himself was no exception, but Liao Heyun acting like this was going too far.
A fawning smile gradually spread across Liu He's face.
"President Yun, you are overthinking. It's not even noon yet today. Perhaps Lu Feng isn't that impatient. After all, although Lu Feng is currently within the Lin family, he doesn't have the surname Lin, does he? There are bound to be some delays in his work."
However, Liao Heyun clearly did not agree with this explanation.
His expression grew increasingly grim.
Seeing this, and realizing that continuing to speak would be pointless,
Liu He also did not want to remain in this atmosphere. Thus, he thought of a relatively clever approach.
"President Yun, if you are uneasy, how about this: I will personally go out and inquire for you. I want to see what tricks the Lin family and Lu Feng are up to."
Liao Heyun wholeheartedly agreed with this suggestion.
"Alright."
Before the words had even settled, Liu He had already turned to leave.
However, despite saying this, in his heart, he did not think there was anything wrong.
Lu Feng was also human, not a god. Moreover, the Lin family was now a tangled mess.
Innumerable complex relationships were intertwined.
It was inevitable that he would stumble.
Lu Feng's failure to call for a moment was likely not because he didn't want to, but because he couldn't.
His death date was tomorrow. By noon, this kid should have called no matter what.
With this thought in mind, he wandered around the streets.
Liu He's stomach was starting to feel hungry.
Following the faint aroma of food wafting from a shop, Liu He entered a restaurant.
Ordering four or five dishes, Liu He sat at a table and began to feast.
On the television in the distance, local news was being broadcast.
Liu He ate while watching TV to pass the time.
Modern television was becoming increasingly boring. After a few glances, Liu He lost interest.
However, just as he lowered his head, fully engrossed in the pleasure of tasting the food.
A voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Now for a financial news update. According to our reporter's information yesterday, following the previous acquisition incident at Zhou Ge Mountain Villa, the Lin family is suspected of facing another major crisis. Currently, the stock price of Lin Family Group, after recovering, has once again shown a downward trend. As for the specific details, our reporter will continue to follow up..."
The broadcast lasted a full three minutes, and Liu He listened to the entire report without missing a word.
Compared to the bland textual descriptions, he was more interested in the accompanying footage.
The scene of the Lin family's subordinate group entrance being thronged with people was exactly to his liking.
As a result, Liu He, propping up his chopsticks, secretly thought to himself.
"So, President Yun was still too cautious."
Given the current situation, he did not believe the Lin family had any solution.
Thus, Liu He knew what he had to do next.
Find an entertainment venue where he could lie down and get a massage, and stay there until Dong Hua called him to inform him that Lu Feng had begun negotiating with Zhang Ke.
For the first time in a long time, Liu He felt this leisurely.
"Boss, the bill!"
Having eaten most of his meal, Liu He called out.
A waiter from the shop immediately came forward.
After settling the bill, Liu He was about to proceed with his plan.
However, the moment he stepped over the threshold, his phone in his pocket began to vibrate wildly.