Lu Feng's heart suddenly trembled.
Could it be that this person was going all out, intending to go against him to the very end?
Was a mere painting worth this much trouble?
Lu Feng thought so.
But for Zhang Ke, this was no small matter.
Although Zhang Ke was old,
his eyesight had dimmed, and his hair had turned completely white,
his mind had not deteriorated.
This was fifty million yuan.
Even if one was immensely wealthy, fifty million yuan was no small sum.
Especially when it involved his son, Zhang Dong.
As a result, a rumor that Zhang Ke had forcibly pushed to the back of his mind resurfaced.
Zhang Dong, the son born to his second wife.
He was also the most intelligent and accomplished among Zhang Ke's sons.
However, it was rumored that due to his mother's relationship with Zhang Ke, although he remained with Zhang Ke, he constantly wished to replace him.
And thus, take revenge on Zhang Ke.
To repay Zhang Ke for everything he had done to Zhang Dong's mother over the years.
This led Zhang Ke to keep a tight rein on Zhang Dong's finances.
He was aware of every flow of funds.
As a businessman,
Zhang Ke always believed in one principle.
As long as one controlled the finances,
it was almost impossible to quickly build one's network in the business world.
But today's events had clearly confused Zhang Ke.
"Is there anything else?"
Lu Feng's voice interrupted Zhang Ke's deep contemplation.
When Zhang Ke looked up again,
his gaze towards Lu Feng had unknowingly undergone a 360-degree reversal.
"Lu Feng, Mr. Lu."
"What is it? Mr. Zhang."
After a brief moment of surprise, Lu Feng's expression returned to calm.
Although Zhang Ke hadn't spoken, Lu Feng had already guessed much of it.
"Are you planning to ask me about the fifty million yuan matter?"
Lu Feng's words pierced through Zhang Ke's thoughts.
Zhang Ke chuckled.
Then, he retrieved a set of exquisite Ming Dynasty tea ware from a nearby table and placed it before Lu Feng.
"Come, young man, have some tea! Don't be shy!"
Lu Feng did not hesitate; his mouth was dry from speaking earlier.
"I don't want to argue with you about the unpleasantness from before anymore. It's meaningless."
After all, Zhang Ke was a magnate, and at his age, it was difficult for him to completely admit that Lu Feng was right.
But his attitude had already revealed everything.
This young man, though he didn't look like much, through his sharp, slightly incisive eyes,
Zhang Ke saw a wise man whose intellect far surpassed his actual age.
This person had unique foresight.
To navigate the business world,
vision was paramount.
And Zhang Ke intended to borrow this person's insight.
Zhang Ke nodded and said, "Yes, can you estimate for me where this fifty million yuan went?"
Zhang Ke's family affairs.
Lu Feng originally felt it was inappropriate to comment.
But since Zhang Ke had asked,
Lu Feng casually offered a few words.
"Fifty million yuan. I don't know where you bought this painting, Mr. Zhang. You can inquire with the place you bought it from. After all, this is not a small sum. If you, Mr. Zhang, bought it in Southeast City, then the seller couldn't possibly not have inquired about your son's identity. Therefore, the probability of them not inquiring is less than 10%. Also, it's possible the seller was deceived, but with such a large sum, the seller is an experienced hand, so the probability of error is also no more than 10%. And your son, after purchasing it, would immediately find a third-party institution. The probability of him not doing so is also no more than 10%. Roughly estimating, the probability of this happening is less than one in a thousand!"
"What?"
Zhang Ke's eyes widened.
Not only because the conclusion matched his own thoughts,
but more so because this young man's logic was so clear.
Although the data might not be entirely accurate,
possessing such a line of thought was certainly not something an ordinary country boy could achieve.
"Who exactly are you?"
Zhang Ke couldn't help but ask.
"Lu Feng!"
After Lu Feng replied, he walked out of Zhang Ke's small room.
Lin Mei, who was waiting outside the door, saw Lu Feng and immediately turned, approaching him.
Her eyes scanned Lu Feng's face repeatedly.
After a while, she didn't find any clues she was looking for.
"What's wrong? Are you okay? Is that old man Zhang alright?"
Hearing this, Lu Feng's slightly serious expression suddenly relaxed.
"I'm fine!"
Lu Feng had been extremely diligent and studious on the mountain over the years.
He had not neglected any of the practical books and knowledge under his master's supervision.
With these alone, Zhang Ke could not do anything to him.
Seeing Lu Feng's expression,
the cold sweat that Lin Mei had been holding back turned into a playful pout.
"You're naughty, you've learned bad habits!"
Looking at Lin Mei's smiling face,
Lu Feng felt an indescribable emotion welling up within him, like a torrent in a river.
Could this be it?
Before Lu Feng could finish his thought,
just as Lin Mei and Lu Feng turned the corner of the corridor and reached a stairwell,
*pat pat!*
Two footsteps abruptly blocked their path.
Hearing the sound, the faint joy on Lin Mei's face instantly vanished.
"Who?"
She raised her eyes to look at the figure shrouded in the corner's shadow.
The figure slowly emerged from the shadow.
"It's you?"
Upon seeing the person in front of her, Lin Mei was stunned.
"What are you doing here?"
Zhang Dong slowly emerged from the shadow, "I came specifically to wait for you!"
Noticing the disheveled young man standing beside her,
Zhang Dong cast a contemptuous glance. "Who are you? Get out of the way!"
Seeing that Lin Mei clearly had something to say to Zhang Dong,
she cast a pleading look at Lu Feng. "Lu Feng, why don't you wait for me in the other corridor? I'll be right there."
If it weren't for Lin Mei's plea,
Lu Feng would not have come.
To speak plainly,
Lu Feng had always been like this.
Although Lu Feng was leaning against the balcony railing,
he could clearly hear the conversation between Zhang Dong and Lin Mei above.
"Lin Mei, I can't believe you've been avoiding me lately. Is it necessary?"
Zhang Dong looked at Lin Mei, his voice filled with a sinister tone.
"Is it your business whether I avoid you or not?"
Lin Mei retorted without backing down.
"You're not my man."
Hearing this, Zhang Dong chuckled, "Yes, I'm indeed not, but perhaps you'll willingly beg me to be your man."
The fact that he could say such a thing so casually,
showed that Zhang Dong was indeed a notorious playboy and a rich idler.
"Shameless!"
Lin Mei exclaimed loudly upon hearing this.
Zhang Dong seemed unfazed by these words.
Zhang Dong's expression remained sinister.
"Look at this."
Zhang Dong held up his phone.
The phone was playing a video.
It was an indecent video.
And Lin Mei was in it.
She appeared to be drunk, being violated by a man.
That man was Zhang Dong.
However, Zhang Dong hadn't succeeded at the time because Lin Mei's family had arrived.
With two bodyguards, Zhang Dong didn't dare to act rashly.
"See, this is you."
Zhang Dong dangled the phone in front of Lin Mei.
His relatively handsome face was filled with sinister, yet despicable, intent.
"How about it? I'm a democratic person, I like voluntary participation. If you don't want more people to know about this video, come to the Grand Hotel in three days. It's my family's property, safe!"
"You!"
Before Lin Mei could finish speaking, Zhang Dong became impatient.
"However, before that, I think we can foster some feelings right here."
He assumed a posture that was practically a wall-slam,
Lin Mei hated such a person.
"Let go of me!"