Lin Tian Ai's worldview seemed to be struck by a powerful impact at that moment, leaving her completely stunned.
She had never imagined that Mu Han Qi would one day compete with her for a man, nor that multiple women would vie for Ye Long Lin.
She could only blame herself for never truly knowing Ye Long Lin before, having only considered him an ordinary soldier.
For some reason, seeing this scene made her heart ache.
"Could it be I've truly fallen for him?"
"Impossible! Lin Tian Ai, you used to look down on him. If he knew you liked him now, it would surely be because of his status!"
Lin Tian Ai gritted her teeth, her gaze filled with unwillingness, but she was powerless.
They were divorced now. Even if he had a harem around him, it was none of her business.
"I need to use the restroom."
Lin Tian Ai did not go to the private restroom in the room but went outside.
It was too stifling inside; she needed to collect herself.
At the same time, in the parking lot outside Peach Blossom Island, a middle-aged man alighted from his car. He glanced at Peach Blossom Island, a playful smile gracing his lips.
"Xingcheng, my hometown. I haven't returned since I joined the Hongmen. Am I now returning in glory?"
The driver stepped out, a fawning smile on his face. "Naturally. The helmsman has achieved great success. Even the mayor would show you respect."
The middle-aged man shook his head. "Don't say such things anymore; they can offend people. One must act with discretion. I once saw that Heavenly King visit Hongmen as an ordinary person. Low-key is the way to go!"
"Let's go. I heard the White Flag has arrived. I'm quite curious about the White Flag; their merits and demerits are all recorded."
"Yes, Helmsman."
...
Outside the restroom, a figure clad in a white robe stood before the washbasin, observing the woman beside him with interest. He had to admit, she was pure, exactly his type.
"Lin Tian Ai?"
Lin Tian Ai looked up, curiously sizing up the man in the white robe.
She had never met him, yet he knew her, which she found very perplexing.
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Pu Yifeng, Deputy Secretary-General of the Southern Province Young Entrepreneurs Association, and also a White Flag of the Hongmen."
Pu Yifeng narrowed his eyes, a flicker of pride in their depths.
For his age, reaching his current position was something to be admired.
The position of Deputy Secretary-General of the Young Entrepreneurs Association was not important; what mattered was his identity as a White Flag of the Hongmen.
One did not simply join the Hongmen.
"Hongmen White Flag!!"
Lin Tian Ai gasped.
The Hongmen!
That was no small force.
"Indeed. I heard you are the president of Juling Group. It's a shame you've caught the eye of the Ye family. But it's alright. As long as you become my woman, I will have the Hongmen put in a word with the Ye family. Don't talk about Juling Group; even Meihua Group will be yours. What do you say, want to consider it?"
Lin Tian Ai's expression darkened. The good impression she had just developed of the Hongmen vanished with this statement.
The Hongmen was once an organization of justice. As it developed, much of it became about profit, no longer the pure organization of justice it once was. However, no one could deny their influence.
Especially since it was rumored that the Hongmen had three supreme experts, and no one knew if they were still alive.
As long as there was no definitive news of their demise, no one dared to act against them. Moreover, the Hongmen had many honor points!
"No, thank you. Please step aside, White Flag. Juling Group is just a group, and there's no need for the Hongmen to focus on a small group."
Pu Yifeng's eyes flickered. "Miss Lin, you'd best think clearly. This is your chance to ascend to the heavens. Even with Diana helping you, you might not be able to protect her, and someone might intercept her."
Lin Tian Ai's face darkened. "Are you threatening me!"
Pu Yifeng shook his head. "You are not qualified for me to threaten you. Do you know how difficult it is to see me in Southern Province?" He then held up a finger. "One million! To see me, one million is the stepping stone, and even then, you might not see me. This is the rule."
"In Southern Province, many people consider it an honor to see me. Many are wealthy, but they don't even have the qualifications for the stepping stone. It is your honor to be able to follow me; you should be grateful."
After speaking, three people entered the restroom. Upon seeing Pu Yifeng, they respectfully said, "Mr. Pu."
Lin Tian Ai was deeply shocked by this scene, but not as much as Ye Long Lin had made her feel.
"See? Even the business magnates of your Xingcheng can only respectfully call me 'Sir.' Therefore, I am willing to give you another chance. Submit to me, and I will make Juling Group the number one group in Xingcheng."
Pu Yifeng raised his head, the disdain and indifference in his eyes making one uncomfortable.
And at the end of this corridor, two figures appeared.
Especially after hearing his words, the leading man stopped and looked at Pu Yifeng. The driver beside him glanced and said, "This person is Pu Yifeng, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Young Entrepreneurs Association and a White Flag. He is indeed the White Flag you were curious about. However, this person has become too arrogant after joining the Hongmen and is too high-profile in his actions. The helmsman in charge of the Southern Province sector of the Hongmen is displeased."
The middle-aged man nodded slightly and asked curiously, "And that woman?"
The driver lowered his head to check his phone and then said, "Lin Tian Ai. This woman is Ye Long Lin's wife, but they divorced not long ago. According to news from overseas Hongmen, Diana has a close relationship with Ye Long Lin. She likely came here at Ye Long Lin's invitation this time."
Being able to instantly check information from overseas Hongmen branches also indicated the man's extraordinary status.
"Close to Heavenly King Ye."
Thinking this, he strode forward.
Lin Tian Ai's voice gradually turned cold as she looked at Pu Yifeng and said indifferently, "I said, I don't need it."
Power?
Was it greater than Ye Long Lin's power?
The Hongmen, after all, was a civilian organization, while Ye Long Lin represented the official side.
"Ye Long Lin, I checked. He's just a good-for-nothing. The Hongmen can crush him with a single finger. You expect him to protect you? That's like talking nonsense. Even if Ye Long Lin were here, if I slapped him, would he dare to resist? If he resists, he's against the Hongmen, and the Hongmen will kill him!"
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"You say the Hongmen can crush Ye Long Lin with just one finger?"
Pu Yifeng turned around and looked at the person behind him. He had the Hongmen symbol on his chest, so he had no reservations and nodded. "Isn't that true? With an organization as large as the Hongmen, crushing Ye Long Lin is as easy as crushing an ant?"
The middle-aged man suddenly struck, slapping Pu Yifeng directly across the face.
Pu Yifeng was stunned by the blow, spinning 360 degrees twice before falling to the ground, blood oozing from his nose and mouth.
The driver behind him pursed his lips; that was truly a fierce slap.
"I'll give you one chance to rephrase that."