Hu Han had originally intended to retort to Xiao Feng, but he did not expect Li Chonglou to suddenly say such a thing, which left him unsure of what to do, only able to look at Li Chonglou anxiously.
The latter, however, remained unhurried, as if he were not the one about to lose money, his expression still calm. Looking at Xiao Feng, Li Chonglou spoke again.
"The money is worth that price, but the word 'compensate' is not appropriate."
Xiao Feng was stunned by his expression and asked confusedly, "What do you mean? You broke it and you don't want to pay?"
Li Chonglou smiled and said, "If I broke it, of course I would pay."
"Then that's settled! Why are you talking so much nonsense? Several pairs of eyes here saw you kick it. Hurry up and pay!"
As Xiao Feng spoke, he extended his hand, looking as if he were about to demand compensation. But Li Chonglou remained unhurried and suddenly turned to point upwards.
"This kind of thing isn't decided by what you say. Everything needs evidence, and the evidence is right there."
The few people subconsciously looked in the direction Li Chonglou was pointing. They saw a camera standing against the wind, guarding there like a diligent soldier, directly facing them.
Xiao Feng was stunned at first, and then a cold sneer rose to his lips. He had noticed this thing long ago and had deliberately blocked the view just now. Evidence? It couldn't show anything!
However, before he could speak, Li Chonglou said again, "I know what you're thinking, but I'm sorry, I was already in the frame when I kicked just now. It should be clear whether the jade Buddha's damage has anything to do with me."
This time, Xiao Feng was completely bewildered. He finally remembered that he had indeed appeared in the shot and had not released the jade Buddha immediately. It was only after he had shielded it that the jade Buddha was damaged.
"In the future, you should rehearse such acts before performing them."
Li Chonglou smiled, then turned to Hu Han, who was still looking confused and clearly hadn't caught up, and said, "It seems this place isn't very quiet. Let's go somewhere else to talk."
It wasn't until Li Chonglou walked away that Hu Han reacted. He glanced at Xiao Feng with the look of someone looking at an idiot, then quickly followed Li Chonglou.
Xiao Feng's face turned green and then red. His gaze was somewhat vacant. He couldn't understand why he, who had always been adept at such tricks, had been so foolish this time! Even his two friends beside him couldn't help but cast strange glances.
Not long after Li Chonglou left, while Xiao Feng was still愣在那里不知所措, another person suddenly walked out of the coffee shop.
"Don't overthink it. The main problem isn't you this time; he had already seen through your intentions."
It was a woman, who looked a little younger than Hu Han. Her skin was fair and tender, and she was dressed fashionably. The first impression she gave was one of liveliness. However, her words were like those of a senior guiding a junior.
It felt like offering enlightenment.
But when Xiao Feng reacted and saw the other person clearly, he was suddenly startled.
"Fourth Miss, why are you here too?"
The Fourth Miss that Xiao Feng mentioned was actually the third master Hu's youngest granddaughter, named Hu Ying. She was almost the most doted upon. Therefore, when Xiao Feng recognized her, he was not displeased by her tone but rather flattered that she would speak to him first.
However, when he reacted to what Hu Ying had said, he couldn't help but ask, "Fourth Miss, what did you mean just now?"
"What, can only you come here?"
Hu Ying first glared at Xiao Feng, then rolled her eyes at him and said, "This person is not an ordinary person. Only you, foolishly unaware of the danger, dared to make a move against him."
After speaking, Hu Ying turned and left. Xiao Feng wanted to ask for clarification, but considering the status difference between them, he held back.
If it weren't for the fact that he often followed Hu Tian, she might not even deign to speak to him!
But no matter what, there was a big problem waiting for him.
The other party would not compensate for the jade Buddha, so what about this jade Buddha with a chipped corner...
On the other side, after Hu Ying left the coffee shop, she rushed in the direction Li Chonglou and Hu Han had gone. However, she lost track of them at a street corner.
"What a shame. I originally wanted to get acquainted. With such insight, I believe what Brother Tian said is true."
Hu Ying shook her head, but when she thought of Hu Han's figure, her expression suddenly turned grim again.
"Forget it, it's better not to know him. Anyone who can associate with such a person is unlikely to have good character. I don't need a ticking time bomb."
Hu Ying snorted and then turned to leave.
Meanwhile, Li Chonglou and Hu Han arrived at a snack shop. Although it was a small shop, it was quiet. Not long after they sat down, Hu Han made some progress.
"Senior Li, I have information. A friend of mine found out that this Wu Ping had contacted Huang Bao's people."
Li Chonglou's expression lit up. He hadn't expected to get useful information in such a short time. In his surprise, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "What method did you use? How did you find out so quickly?"
Hu Han explained, "For families like ours, the shops and businesses we run cover almost all of Shangjing. Information is registered in some high-end places, so..."
Li Chonglou suddenly understood. No wonder he could find Wu Ping's information so quickly; it turned out he had informants. At the same time, he suddenly realized the importance of these prominent families.
Although Ya Lili's Ya family was also one of the Sixteen Great Families, Ya Lili had only recently returned and had no ambition for power, so she hardly utilized the family in her daily life. Therefore, Li Chonglou had never experienced the benefits of a prominent family through her.
This was the first time he realized it. This made Li Chonglou secretly think: If I had such a family supporting me from behind, wouldn't the company's affairs be twice as effective with half the effort?
After a moment of contemplation, Li Chonglou continued to ask, "Who is the Huang Bao you just mentioned?"
The name Huang Bao sounded familiar to Li Chonglou; he seemed to have heard it somewhere before. Before Hu Han could answer, his expression suddenly froze.
"Wait, is this Huang Bao you're talking about the same Huang Bao from one of the Four Great Gangs of Shangjing?"
Hu Han nodded. In his opinion, a master of masters like Li Chonglou would naturally know about the Four Great Gangs of Shangjing. In fact, anyone involved in the jianghu circles knew about these four forces.
The Qing Gang, Huang Bao, Xi Gang, and Qing Niao. Even the Eight Great Families in Shangjing dared not say they could confront them casually. They were the de facto emperors of Shangjing, each occupying their own territory.
After confirming this, Li Chonglou's brow furrowed slightly. This was unexpected.