Lu Feng smiled and responded in kind.
"Indeed, indeed!"
However, despite his reply, Lu Feng didn't engage in further conversation. His sole desire at that moment was for the man to leave the private room as quickly as possible.
Businessmen were inherently shrewd, and their perceptiveness was far keener than that of ordinary people.
This man could easily discern Lu Feng's intentions.
It was a clear signal of "seeing someone out."
Yet, for reasons unknown, the man seemed utterly oblivious to Lu Feng's gestures and actions.
He continued to sit nearby, talking incessantly.
This led Lu Feng to inwardly question if the man truly hadn't noticed, or if he had, but chose not to acknowledge it.
If it was the latter, then trouble was brewing.
Businessmen were driven by profit; they didn't act without reason.
Profit.
In the eyes of such individuals, profit was of paramount importance.
Friends, even colleagues in business, could be abandoned.
Let alone classmates!
With this thought, Lu Feng subtly pulled Lin Mei closer.
"What is it?"
Feeling Lu Feng tugging at her, Lin Mei tilted her head slightly, her voice low.
"Is this person really your classmate?"
Seeing the hint of doubt in Lu Feng's eyes.
Honestly, Lin Mei was reluctant to deceive Lu Feng.
But recalling what Liu He had instructed her to do on the phone—
Her peripheral vision caught Liu He's gaze, fixed intently on her.
The words that had been on the tip of her tongue were forcefully swallowed back.
"Yes, yes, he is!"
Lin Mei nodded emphatically, attempting to mask the unnatural expression on her face.
Noticing this, Liu He quickly said.
"What's wrong? The two of you? You're classmates, and now considered friends. Is there any need for such secrecy? Oh, I forgot, this is my first time meeting Mr. Lu. My apologies, my apologies!"
Liu He adopted an air of practiced sophistication.
With these words spoken, Lin Mei and Lu Feng were compelled to shift their attention back to Liu He.
"Actually, the reason I wanted to visit you, Lin Mei, is to ask you about something concerning the Taidong Group. I've heard that this place has been in quite a stir recently!"
Upon hearing "Taidong."
A nerve in Lu Feng's mind tightened.
"Could you tell me about it?"
Although this incident had already occurred, Ge Jun's involvement was still unclear. Furthermore, he didn't know how Lin Dong had sent Lin Feng to Taidong or what had transpired there.
This information, while not top-tier classified, should have been privy only to core members of the Lin family.
It wouldn't be widely disseminated within the entire Taidong Group.
After all, it wasn't a positive development, and its revelation would severely damage the Taidong Group's overall image.
Therefore, even at this point, it was likely only whispered among board members.
Lu Feng still maintained basic vigilance.
Lu Feng smiled, "I actually don't know much about this matter!"
"Oh? Is that so? Classmate Lin Mei, it seems your boyfriend doesn't consider me one of your own!"
Saying this, Liu He raised an eyebrow and continued, "Someone has already informed me that you, Mr. Lu, showed remarkable courage that day, daring to intrude upon the Taidong Group's board meeting. Not only that, but you even had the audacity to challenge Ge Jun."
"What?"
This exclamation wasn't voiced by Lu Feng, but his heart jolted violently.
The man before him likely fell into the latter category of his earlier speculation.
This man was definitely not a chance encounter.
If it were a chance encounter, this person wouldn't be acting so deliberately.
Because, in Lu Feng's opinion, this man's detailed knowledge indicated prior preparation. Today, this man was certain he would encounter him.
Recalling Lin Mei's distracted demeanor throughout the day.
Lu Feng began to understand.
It was highly probable that Lin Mei and Liu He were currently entangled in some affairs.
However, since he had already decided on Lin Mei.
He would not harbor the slightest doubt.
If Lin Mei chose to act this way,
She must have her reasons and her difficulties.
Although he wasn't sure if Lin Mei had also decided on him as her man.
But since he had this gradually clarifying feeling unilaterally.
Lu Feng would not make his woman's situation difficult.
While this thought might seem a bit chauvinistic.
As a man with sound values.
Wasn't this how it should be?
Protecting those worth protecting was the only way to give life meaning.
This was what Lu Feng had learned from his master while on the mountain.
Consequently, Lu Feng did not immediately confront him and break through the unspoken understanding.
Instead, he responded in kind.
"My, my, I didn't expect Mr. Liu to be so well-informed, as if you had prepared this beforehand. I truly must thank you!"
"Prepared? Heh heh! Your name, Mr. Lu, is currently a shining golden signboard in the southeastern business world. Who doesn't know you, who doesn't recognize you? I don't have the leisure to prepare anything! This is all I know. If Mr. Lu considers me a friend, perhaps you could elaborate."
Lu Feng hadn't intended to reveal much, but hearing Liu He's words.
He knew he couldn't hide it, and it was possible this man was merely feigning ignorance.
Given this, Lu Feng decided to recount the general sequence of events that had transpired that day.
"So that's how it is. Mr. Lu truly lives up to his reputation! I'm impressed, truly impressed!"
Liu He's actions.
Lin Mei, standing beside them, was completely bewildered.
What was Liu He's purpose in coming here?
This man's behavior far exceeded her expectations.
Liu He had been all talk on the phone, but his actions now were so understated.
What was this man's true objective?
This person's conversation revolved around praising Lu Feng.
Could this truly be the behavior of a normal person?
Lin Mei's heart wavered for a moment.
What was Liu He really doing?
Lin Mei's thoughts were quickly interrupted by Liu He's voice.
"I, Liu He, am happy to have a boyfriend like my classmate! Lin Mei, don't you agree!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Mei turned her head and replied, "That's right!"
With that, Liu He smiled slightly. "Since that's the case, I would like to ask Mr. Lu to do me a favor!"
After much rambling, Liu He finally got to the point.
The man's constant praise made him somewhat uncertain.
Hearing this, he finally felt a sense of relief.
As expected, unsolicited favors often hid ulterior motives.
The ancestors' words were never wrong.
However, Lu Feng had no intention of obliging Liu He.
Liu He merely claimed to be Lin Mei's classmate.
This was only their first meeting.
Why should he show this man any deference?