"It's that scoundrel, it's him, who got me thrown into prison!" Kennethsky pointed at Lu Yang and said to Yang Guangdi.
Yang Guangdi had only spoken to Lu Yang on the phone and had never met him, so he didn't recognize him. However, upon hearing Kennethsky's words, Yang Guangdi's expression immediately turned grim. He said to Kennethsky, "Mr. Kennethsky, please don't be angry. I will have him removed immediately. We don't need people like him at such an important gathering!"
After speaking, Yang Guangdi gave a few instructions to his secretary. The secretary nodded and walked towards Lu Yang.
"Sir, may I ask which company you represent? Do you have an invitation?" Yang Guangdi's secretary stopped Lu Yang and asked.
"Invitation?"
Lu Yang frowned slightly upon hearing this. He knew that the Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference did not require invitations. Any influential enterprise could attend, as the competition was based on strength. Whoever had greater strength would have more bargaining power at the Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference.
"That's right, we have sent invitations to major companies and large enterprises for this bidding and investment conference. Since you do not have an invitation, please leave!" Yang Guangdi's secretary stated directly.
"You're Yang Guangdi's secretary, aren't you? Did Yang Guangdi ask you to do this?" After hearing the secretary's words, Lu Yang looked around and quickly spotted Yang Guangdi and Kennethsky conversing enthusiastically. He instantly understood everything and spoke directly.
Moreover, Lu Yang recognized the secretary. The last time, this secretary had delivered a letter to the Dark Night冥王, but the letter didn't reach Dark Night冥王; it reached Lu Yang.
"You..."
"Well... who I am a secretary for doesn't seem to be your concern. I am responsible for checking invitations. Since you don't have one, please leave. You are not welcome here!" Yang Guangdi's secretary, apparently not recognizing Lu Yang, replied with a very cold tone.
"Is that so?"
"Alright then, since I'm not welcome here, I won't go in!"
"Director Shen, let's leave!" Lu Yang said, preparing to leave with Shen Yiman.
"Director... Mr. Lu!"
"The Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference is about to begin. Where are you going?" At this moment, Lin Guoxiong, the general manager of Haitong Group, arrived. Seeing Lu Yang about to leave, he immediately asked.
"Yang Province Chief's secretary won't let me in, saying I don't have an invitation. Since that's the case, I might as well go back!" Lu Yang said directly.
"What?"
"Secretary Wang, what is the meaning of this? Why are you preventing Mr. Lu from entering and resorting to such means to make things difficult for him?"
"Do you know that Mr. Lu is the Vice President of Black Dragon Capital, and Miss Shen Yiman is the General Manager of Black Dragon Capital? Their attendance at the Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference will undoubtedly add luster to the event. If you act this way, our Haitong Group will have no reason to participate!" Lin Guoxiong said sternly to Secretary Wang.
"What? Black Dragon Capital?"
Upon hearing Lin Guoxiong's words, Secretary Wang's expression immediately tensed. He quickly changed to a smiling face and said to Lu Yang and Shen Yiman, "Mr. Lu, Miss Shen, I apologize. I must have mistaken you. I am truly sorry. Please, come in!"
One had to admit, this secretary was truly adaptable. His change of expression was faster than flipping a book.
"Forget it. I know this isn't your idea, and I'm curious to see what your master's intentions are!" Lu Yang said with a cold smile, not bothering with Secretary Wang.
"Director Lin, let's go in and take a look!" Lu Yang said to Lin Guoxiong.
"Alright!" Lin Guoxiong nodded and walked in with Lu Yang.
Yang Guangdi's expression changed slightly when he saw that his secretary had failed to stop the young man and that the young man was now mingling with Lin Guoxiong. He then walked over with a glass of wine.
"Director Lin, you're here. Your presence truly brightens the entire bidding and investment conference!" Yang Guangdi said with a smile to Lin Guoxiong.
"Province Chief Yang is too kind. Let me introduce you: this is Miss Shen Yiman, the General Manager of Black Dragon Capital, and this is Mr. Lu Yang, the Vice General Manager of Black Dragon Capital," Lin Guoxiong explained with a smile.
"So, you are the rising stars of Black Dragon Capital. Excellent, excellent!" Yang Guangdi said reluctantly, but he couldn't say anything in front of Lin Guoxiong, so he could only say it in a dejected manner.
The entire Jiangbei City now knew that Dark Night冥王 was the chairman of Haitong Group, and he still wished to invite Dark Night冥王 to come out of retirement. Therefore, he dared not offend Haitong Group.
"Province Chief Yang is too kind. It seems your secretary just stopped us. Do you think we are not qualified to attend this bidding and investment conference?" Lu Yang said directly to Yang Guangdi.
Upon hearing this, Yang Guangdi's face instantly turned cold. He was the Governor of Jiang Province, and no one had dared to speak to him like this before, let alone this young man who was merely a vice president of a small Black Dragon Capital. With a word from Yang Guangdi, this small company could instantly disappear without a trace.
"Vice President Lu, please be respectful!"
"Province Chief Yang, please don't take offense. Vice President Lu is just outspoken; he means no harm!" Shen Yiman quickly apologized upon hearing Lu Yang's words.
"Forget it. Young man, you should be careful with your words in the future, lest your ill-chosen words lead to unnecessary consequences!" Yang Guangdi said, lecturing Lu Yang.
"What? I'm not even allowed to speak the truth?"
"Wasn't that Secretary Wang arranged by you?" Lu Yang continued to press.
"You..."
"Director Lin, I gave you face and didn't argue with him just now, but he's gone too far. So I'm asking you to expel him now. We don't need such people at our Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference!" Yang Guangdi was clearly enraged and directly addressed Lin Guoxiong, as the man had been brought in by Lin Guoxiong.
"I'm sorry, Province Chief Yang. I think Mr. Lu is correct. Moreover, you have no reason to expel Mr. Lu from today's Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference!" Shen Yiman was getting anxious. She thought Lin Guoxiong would reprimand Lu Yang a bit, but she didn't expect Lin Guoxiong to side with Lu Yang. This made Shen Yiman's mind go blank, unable to understand why Lin Guoxiong was doing this.
On one side was the Province Chief, and on the other was the Vice President of Black Dragon Capital. Even if their private relationship was very good, they shouldn't offend the Province Chief for the sake of personal ties.
"What?" Yang Guangdi doubted his ears, but seeing the expressions of Lin Guoxiong and Lu Yang, he knew he hadn't misheard. Lin Guoxiong was determined to protect Lu Yang today.
"I didn't expect Director Lin to be so protective of this kid!"
"But do you know how much trouble this kid will bring you!"
"Just a day ago, this kid offended Mr. Kennethsky. As a magnate from the Snow Country, do you think Mr. Kennethsky will let this kid off?" As he spoke, a man approached. Who else could it be but Xiao Wuji?
"What Mr. Xiao said is exactly what I think. Director Lin, you should consider carefully. Don't bring unwarranted disaster upon your Haitong Group because of this kid!" Yang Guangdi immediately agreed upon hearing Xiao Wuji's words.
"Province Chief Yang, when you speak like that, aren't you offending Dark Night冥王?" Lin Guoxiong narrowed his eyes and asked Yang Guangdi.
"I'm sorry, Director Lin, Dark Night冥王 is nothing before the Spiritual Sparrow King. Didn't you know? The Spiritual Sparrow King has arrived in Jiangbei City and is my backer. No matter how powerful Dark Night冥王 is, can he contend with the Spiritual Sparrow King?"
"As one of the four great leaders of Huaguo, the might of the Spiritual Sparrow King cannot be compared to a mere Dark Night冥王!" Xiao Wuji, seeing Lin Guoxiong mention Dark Night冥王, directly brought up the Spiritual Sparrow.
Upon hearing the Spiritual Sparrow King, Lin Guoxiong also frowned slightly. He hadn't expected the Spiritual Sparrow King to come to Jiangbei City. It seemed that major figures were starting to enter the fray this time.
Of course, Lin Guoxiong wasn't entirely clear about Lu Yang's identity, but he knew that Lu Yang definitely had a powerful figure behind him. However, he was unsure of the extent of this figure's power and whether they could contend with the Spiritual Sparrow King.