The butler-like figure who opened the door paused upon hearing this, then looked Lu Feng up and down.
Noticing the hurried demeanor of the two men before him, he immediately put on a look of utter disdain and said,
"I'm sorry, but my master is not available to receive guests today! Please return."
Hearing this, Lin Feng's expectations, which he had carried all the way, vanished instantly.
He glanced sideways at Lu Feng.
"It seems this person doesn't welcome us at all!"
These words reached Lu Feng's ears, but his state of mind was not affected in the slightest.
Before coming here, he had already anticipated this.
After all, what respect would a guard dog have for someone of higher standing?
How could a dog's eyes recognize a person of worth?
However, such dogs are often easily intimidated by strength but cowed by weakness. If there was a vulnerability,
Lu Feng would have a way to deal with it.
As a result, Lu Feng's face couldn't help but lift slightly, revealing a hint of a cold smile, and he then said to the man, "I think you'd best report to your master truthfully, otherwise, if your master blames you later, I can't protect you."
The man before him looked disdainful.
As a butler, why would he need protection?
But as his gaze met Lu Feng's eyes, he saw not only a hint of coldness deep within them but also a faint sense of familiarity emanating from the person before him, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
The man's previously firm conviction wavered instantly.
Realizing that the person before him might not be speaking nonsense.
Although he was a million times unwilling, the man still left a sentence before turning around.
"You wait here," and then walked into the house.
After the man left, Lin Feng couldn't help but wonder.
"Brother Lu, do you think this person will listen to us?"
Although Lu Feng only had a sixty percent chance, he certainly wouldn't say so directly to Lin Feng.
"Don't worry, he definitely will."
After all, certainty, in his eyes, was merely a fallback.
As long as the probability of something exceeded fifty percent, Lu Feng was confident he could turn it into one hundred percent.
Indeed, before he could finish speaking, the slightly ajar door opened again, but this time, it was no longer the butler, but a woman with exquisite makeup.
Upon seeing Lu Feng, the woman's face lit up with uncontrollable surprise.
She never expected to see Lu Feng again.
She thought this person had long forgotten her.
"Lu Feng, why are you here? Please come in!"
The woman was polite, which left Lin Feng beside her stunned.
This Lu Feng fellow really had something going for him.
While he was still surprised, Lu Feng proactively introduced them.
"This is Ms. Qin Qiong, and this is Lin Feng, the eldest son of the Lin family!"
After this introduction, Lin Feng finally understood.
So, Lu Feng had kept such a move up his sleeve.
Now that Lu Feng had returned to the Qin family, he was treated as a benefactor by Qin Qiong.
Her child's condition had gradually improved precisely because of Lu Feng.
Although she was wealthy, there were still problems in this world that money couldn't solve.
Money couldn't buy health. She had spent a lot of money and consulted many doctors back then, but in the end, not only could she not free her child from suffering, but it was as if they were trapped in a mire, sinking deeper and deeper.
Lu Feng, however, had given her child a second life.
Qin Qiong was a businesswoman, but she was also a mother.
Her heartfelt gratitude was evident in every gesture.
The Qin family had no shortage of servants, but Qin Qiong insisted on managing everything herself.
While busy, Qin Qiong also greeted them with a smile.
"Mr. Lin, Mr. Lu, please make yourselves at home. Have some tea, treat it as your own home, and don't be polite. If you are polite, you'll be offending me."
It was as if the current Qin Qiong was no longer a strong woman who owned many companies, but a waitress navigating through the crowds in a small eatery.
This demeanor made Lu Feng feel quite embarrassed.
"Thank you, President Qin, please rest."
However, she was quite stubborn.
"How can I do that? Since you've come all this way, you must eat and drink well. Otherwise, if word gets out, how will I, Qin Qiong, show my face?"
Before Lu Feng could speak, she generously made her own decision.
"How about this, why don't you two stay for dinner tonight? Last time was too rushed, but this time, it will definitely be formal."
Qin Qiong's enthusiasm was like a raging fire.
No one would be unhappy with such warm hospitality.
Under normal circumstances,
Lu Feng could chat with her for an entire afternoon, but the situation was extremely urgent.
As a result, Lu Feng had to interrupt her endless chatter and state his purpose.
Meanwhile, at Liao Heyun's place, he was very satisfied with the current situation of the Lin family. It was for this reason that he had invited Liu He to his tea house.
It was ostensibly for tasting tea, but in reality, it was to celebrate their first victory.
Liao Heyun sat in the host's seat.
He looked at Liu He before him, with a very polite expression.
"Come, Brother Liu, have a cup of tea."
After speaking, he busied himself pushing a brewed cup of tea towards Liu He.
Before Liu He could speak, the man spoke his mind directly.
"Liu He, you did a really good job this time. It seems I didn't misjudge you."
Upon hearing this, Liu He appeared outwardly unfazed.
But inwardly, he was already overjoyed.
These words were more effective than anything else.
With recognition, he would surely receive resources from Liao Heyun.
And with Liao Heyun's strong support, he would at least be able to live peacefully, if not prosper, in Southeast City in the future.
As a result, Liu He's mouth seemed to be smeared with honey at this moment.
"My methods are good, but it's all due to President Yun's excellent leadership!"
Although these words were more flattery than substance, they were exceptionally pleasing to Liao Heyun's ears.
"You rascal!" Liao Heyun raised his hand and pointed at Liu He.
Although his tone was one of reprimand, it was filled with immense pride.
However, Liao Heyun was, after all, an experienced hand.
Despite his happiness, he wouldn't let it cloud his judgment.
Moreover, he still harbored some concerns in his heart.
As a result, Liao Heyun couldn't help but look up at Liu He before him.
Then, he asked indirectly.
"But speaking of which, after all is said and done, the Lin family is bound to stumble this time, I know that. But one thing, this action is aimed at the Lin family, how does it target Lu Feng?"
Liao Heyun's long-term plan was to annex the Lin family.
And that brat Lu Feng was undoubtedly a stumbling block on his path forward.
If this stumbling block remained, even if the Lin family was in disarray, it would be of little significance to him.