I'm back, I'll come find you tomorrow.
Liu Liwei found the sentence incredibly warm, the brotherhood between them evident.
"Okay, call me when you get here tomorrow, and I'll pick you up," Liu Liwei said.
"No need, I'll have a military escort take me. See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
After hanging up, Liu Liwei was in a great mood. He hadn't seen his good friend in half a year, and honestly, he missed him a bit.
"Let's head back. We'll stop here for today. I have a good friend coming tomorrow, we'll go out and have fun together that night," Liu Liwei suddenly lost interest, wanting to go back and rest early.
With Liu Shao's command, everyone responded, one after another saying they were tired and wanted to go back to rest.
The next day, Liu Liwei waited for his good friend at the entrance of the Grand Majestic Hotel.
Wang Zhuo and Zheng Bing stood on either side behind him, looking like sycophants.
Zheng Bing asked Wang Zhuo who was coming, but Wang Zhuo remained silent.
As a red-plated SUV pulled up to the entrance of the Grand Majestic Hotel, Liu Liwei stepped forward a few paces.
At this moment, a strong, broad-shouldered man jumped out of the SUV and slammed the car door shut with force.
Bang...
The force of the door closing made the car body tremble.
"A'wei, half a year hasn't diminished your handsomeness. You still look as dashing as ever." The man walked over, hugged Liu Liwei, and patted him forcefully on the back, nearly making Liu Liwei gasp for air.
"You still haven't changed your rough ways. It seems you've been living quite a life abroad!"
Liu Liwei pushed him away, sizing him up. He had no missing limbs, appearing to be a normal person, and his eyes couldn't hide his concern.
This man was Zhou Gangyi, who had been serving in the military. He and Liu Liwei had grown up together, and though not blood brothers, they were closer than brothers.
"Haha... Who do you think I am? Can't I act tough abroad to show off to outsiders?" Zhou Gangyi laughed heartily upon hearing this.
"Let's go upstairs. I'll drink with you to your heart's content today," Liu Liwei said, leading Zhou Gangyi into the hotel.
Liu Liwei knew his good friend enjoyed fine wine, so he specifically asked Zheng Bing to procure a few bottles of his treasured Maotai.
He served in the military and preferred strong liquor.
After a couple of drinks with Liu Liwei, Zhou Gangyi looked at him and asked, "I just returned to the capital yesterday, and I heard you were beaten up?"
Zhou Gangyi's seemingly casual concern was laced with an imperceptible rage.
"Someone in China actually dared to beat Liu Liwei?"
After some inquiries, it was revealed that Liu Liwei had been beaten by Li Changhe.
Zheng Bing, standing nearby, pricked up his ears. "Young Master Liu was really beaten?"
"Could it also be related to Xia Lin?"
Recalling how Liu Shao had treated Xia Lin a few days prior, this possibility seemed plausible.
He clearly remembered the phrase "don't get better and forget the pain" uttered by the popular Young Master Wang.
Liu Liwei's eyes dimmed upon hearing this, and he reluctantly said, "It's all in the past, let's not talk about it."
"How can we not talk about it? Li Changhe dared to hit you while I was away! Don't worry about this, I'll beat him back for you," Zhou Gangyi said fiercely, putting down his wine glass.
"Gangyi, please don't get involved. I don't blame him; he was just following orders."
Liu Liwei quickly interrupted Zhou Gangyi.
He was indeed upset and couldn't understand why, but he knew there was definitely something peculiar about this matter.
Although he knew Li Changhe really wanted to beat him, Li Changhe wouldn't dare to act without his maternal grandfather's command.
Therefore, he couldn't really blame Li Changhe, as he wouldn't dare disobey his maternal grandfather's orders.
"Following orders? Whose orders?" Zhou Gangyi looked somewhat bewildered.
"Who else would order Li Changhe to beat Liu Liwei?"
"Was it Old Man Li who ordered it?" Zhou Gangyi continued to ask.
"No, it was my maternal grandfather himself who gave the order," Liu Liwei explained.
Liu Liwei's words left Zhou Gangyi rather confused. His maternal grandfather ordered someone to beat his own grandson?
That sounded rather unbelievable.
They had grown up together, and he knew Elder Feng's character; he doted on Liu Liwei immensely and would never issue such an order unless Liu Liwei had done something utterly heinous.
The key point was that although Liu Liwei enjoyed indulging in food, drink, and entertainment, he always maintained a bottom line and never acted recklessly.
"What exactly happened?" Zhou Gangyi asked.
"You two, get out," Liu Liwei instructed Wang Zhuo and Zheng Bing.
"Yes, Young Master Liu." Wang Zhuo and Zheng Bing quickly stood up and walked out of the private room.
Seeing Liu Liwei dismiss them, Zhou Gangyi's gaze deepened.
"It seems there's something peculiar about this matter."
"I don't know who I offended. I just spoke rudely to a girl, and then Li Changhe blew the matter up to my maternal grandfather. The outcome you know. Later, I asked my mother to inquire with my grandfather, and he only said one thing: 'That's someone we cannot afford to offend.'"
Liu Liwei recounted the entire incident from beginning to end.
Zhou Gangyi's body trembled upon hearing this. Their family couldn't afford to offend this person?
"The Huang family?"
"No, that's not right. We know all of Elder Huang's descendants. Even if it were Elder Huang's family, Elder Feng wouldn't issue such an order."
Zhou Gangyi listened intently without speaking. He could tell from Liu Liwei's words that the girl he offended seemed rather special.
"Who is the girl you mentioned? Have you investigated her?" Zhou Gangyi asked after careful consideration.
"She's just an internet streamer. The 'Four Young Masters of Shanghai' are always around her. She herself isn't particularly special; the special one is likely her brother, Xia Feng."
Liu Liwei had naturally done some investigating and concluded that Xia Lin's brother was the truly formidable one.
Xia Lin was just someone easily adored.
"Xia Feng?" Zhou Gangyi repeated the name, asking curiously.
"I've never heard of this person. Is he new?" Zhou Gangyi was completely perplexed.
"Who isn't? I've never heard of him. My capabilities are limited, and I couldn't find any more information. Besides, my maternal grandfather asked me not to mention this matter again, so I let it go," Liu Liwei sighed helplessly.
"I'll help you investigate. You know my identity and special channels," Zhou Gangyi quickly offered.
"That's fine. Even though this matter has passed, it's at least worth finding out the truth."
This time, Liu Liwei didn't refuse. After all, it was just investigating a person, not seeking trouble.
"I'll make a call now."
Zhou Gangyi said, pulling out his phone and dialing a special encrypted number.
"Help me find out about a person named Xia Feng. His sister is Xia Lin. I need all his information."
Zhou Gangyi instructed directly after making the call.
"Understood. Any other requests?" came from the other end.
"No, I'll await your reply," Zhou Gangyi said, hanging up.
What Liu Liwei couldn't find, he could. As long as it wasn't one of the top few individuals, he could uncover the entire lineage of anyone in the country.
Even if you secretly watched a young lady bathing when you were three, he could find out every detail.
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(Confess now, have you peeked at young ladies bathing? If you lie, you won't find a girlfriend. Also, thanks to Luò Àn Huā for the four divine certifications today.)