Chapter 1223 Calamity of Bloodshed!
"Dad, how could you give that guy the diamond VIP card? This card alone requires at least ten million in spending to possess!"
Young Master Huo said indignantly.
Although this fellow might be a distinguished guest of Xuan Yun Group, he still couldn't believe it. Furthermore, such a diamond VIP card wasn't something just anyone could own.
"Shut up!"
Huo Guangtai shot his son a fierce glare. Young Master Huo immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word.
"Mr. Chen, my son is young and ignorant. I hope Mr. Chen can forgive him," Huo Guangtai said to Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan waved his hand, not taking it to heart.
He reached out and accepted the diamond VIP card, saying, "I don't like taking advantage of others, and I don't wish for a place where one can appreciate the scenery and enjoy delicious food to disappear. In that case, I'll offer some guidance to your Jiangshang Mingyue."
"Hmm?"
Huo Guangtai frowned. "What does Mr. Chen mean?"
"Mr. Huo, I have a slight understanding of Feng Shui and metaphysics. I've just discovered that Jiangshang Mingyue is about to face a calamity of bloodshed, which will bring immense trouble to Jiangshang Mingyue. I am willing to help resolve it," Chen Xuan said lightly.
"This..."
Upon hearing this, Huo Guangtai frowned, his expression peculiar.
Young Master Huo scoffed, "Hahaha, I finally understand why you're the Xuan Yun Group president's distinguished guest. It turns out you're a big骗子!"
"You actually said my Jiangshang Mingyue will face a calamity of bloodshed? Do you know that when Jiangshang Mingyue was constructed, we invited a peerless master to examine its Feng Shui."
"He said that Jiangshang Mingyue, located in the Kyoto Mingyue River delta, is a place of extremely prosperous fortune. Moreover, that peerless master also set up a wealth-generating formation. Currently, Jiangshang Mingyue is doing thriving business, with guests coming and going incessantly."
"Do you know that the guests coming to our establishment are already booked a month in advance!"
"Our Jiangshang Mingyue is prosperous, which means our fortune is flourishing. How could we possibly face a calamity of bloodshed?"
Young Master Huo's words were aggressive and overbearing.
Initially, when Young Master Huo learned that Chen Xuan was a distinguished guest of the Xuan Yun Group president, he still had some reservations.
However, after hearing Chen Xuan's words, he understood that Chen Xuan had likely deceived the Xuan Yun Group president using so-called Feng Shui and metaphysics, leading him to be treated as a distinguished guest.
As someone from a merchant family, Young Master Huo did believe in Feng Shui and metaphysics. However, he didn't believe that Chen Xuan, a young brat, could be proficient in Feng Shui and metaphysics.
"Since you don't believe it, then consider me as having said nothing. Alright, I've eaten and drunk my fill. I'll be leaving now."
Chen Xuan shrugged indifferently and swaggered out.
"Mr. Chen, safe travels."
Huo Guangtai said warmly.
"Dad, this guy must be a con artist. Don't trust him easily."
Young Master Huo snorted coldly, his eyes filled with disdain. He then took out a lighter and lit a cigarette for Huo Guangtai.
Huo Guangtai nodded absentmindedly, taking a deep drag of his cigarette. The rising smoke concealed the deep unease in his eyes.
He had a nagging feeling that Chen Xuan's words were not baseless.
"Dad?"
Young Master Huo called out softly when Huo Guangtai remained silent.
Huo Guangtai came back to his senses and said to Young Master Huo, "You go ahead. I'll stay here alone for a while."
Young Master Huo knew that his father enjoyed quiet and usually liked to stand alone on the top floor of Jiangshang Mingyue, admiring the beautiful scenery.
"Oh." Young Master Huo nodded and quickly turned to leave.
Staring at the scenery by the river, Huo Guangtai's eyes held no trace of appreciation.
In fact, Huo Guangtai liked to watch the scenery here for two reasons.
One reason was that overlooking the magnificent landscape gave him more courage to face any difficulties.
The other reason was that in this environment, he could calmly think about issues more easily.
Chen Xuan's words flashed through his mind repeatedly, yet his heart could not find peace.
Suddenly, a firework rose from the riverbank, blooming in the sky and illuminating the dim night sky with brilliant colors.
It was a fireworks charity gala specially held by Jiangshang Mingyue to attract guests.
Any event, as long as it was associated with charity, would appear more prestigious.
More and more fireworks shot up into the sky, like daylight.
The beautiful fireworks in the sky made tourists by the river and on the river all look up, their eyes wide and filled with wonder.
But at this moment, something seemed to have happened below, and the surroundings immediately became chaotic, as if something had occurred.
Huo Guangtai looked closely and saw that the fireworks had exploded among the crowd. He immediately panicked. How could this happen?
Just as he was about to take out his phone to make a call, Young Master Huo rushed up, his face flushed, and shouted, "Dad, something terrible has happened!"
"What is it?"
Huo Guangtai's heart sank, but he forced himself to remain calm.
"Dad, there was a dud firework. When the worker went to check it, it suddenly exploded. The worker's head was blown open with a large hole. He's probably not going to make it..." Young Master Huo said.
"Hurry and take him to the hospital!"
Huo Guangtai said urgently.
"He's already been sent to the hospital."
Soon, they received the news that the worker sent to the hospital had died.
"He really died..."
Huo Guangtai's face changed drastically.
Young Master Huo looked at Huo Guangtai and quickly asked, "What about the fireworks charity gala?"
"Stop it immediately!" Huo Guangtai said hastily.
"Dad, but we've been promoting it for a long time. Stopping it now is not in our best interest," Young Master Huo said.
"Earlier, Mr. Chen said there would be a calamity of bloodshed, and now someone has actually died. We can't just sit back and do nothing. Stop it immediately." Huo Guangtai said urgently.
"Dad, do you really believe that guy? The workers just said that the quality of the fireworks might be the problem, what does it have to do with that kid?" Young Master Huo pleaded.
Huo Guangtai frowned and said, "Then quickly investigate the issue of the fireworks quality later, and immediately have the public relations department handle it."
Young Master Huo nodded and received a call. After verification, it was indeed a problem with the fireworks quality: "Dad, don't worry, it's just a simple accident. There won't be any problems."
Huo Guangtai finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Young Master Huo, however, felt contempt for Chen Xuan, who almost managed to fool them.
But just then, the general manager of Jiangshang Mingyue Hotel rushed up to the top floor as if his backside were on fire: "Boss, something big has happened!"
"What big thing has happened? You're the one who's had something big happen!" Young Master Huo scolded coldly.
"My apologies, I misspoke, but something truly big has happened." The general manager, Tian Mao, lightly slapped himself to show he didn't mean it intentionally.
"Alright, speak. What has happened?" Huo Guangtai waved his hand and said in a deep voice.
"Minister Lu was hosting guests with us, and one of his friends ate our food and died of poisoning!" General Manager Tian Mao said calmly.
The issue with the fireworks quality was a man-made disaster. This was the calamity of bloodshed that Chen Xuan had spoken of!