A luxurious motorcade sped through Hangjiang Avenue.
Every car was at least a Mercedes-Benz.
"What did you say? The origin of that Raptor Brigade cannot be traced?"
In the leading Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Yuan Liangping showed surprise.
From the other end of the phone, a steady voice replied, "Young Master Yuan, I'm very sorry, but my authority is insufficient!"
Yuan Liangping's expression became somewhat subtle as he glanced at the man sitting opposite him.
The man was in his early to mid-twenties, wearing a dark red suit, with one arm around a woman dressed as a socialite and the other holding a glass of premium red wine.
Though this man appeared to be a dissolute fop, his entire being exuded an undeniable aura of wealth.
"Regardless, thank you, General Wang. I'll treat you to a drink another day."
After speaking into the phone, Yuan Liangping hung up and said, "Young Master Xu, they couldn't find anything!"
The man in the suit opposite him was none other than Young Master Xu from the capital, whose full name was Xu Shengqing, the grandson of the esteemed Old Master Chen from the capital.
Although this Young Master Xu presented a dandyish facade, Yuan Liangping knew it was merely a disguise.
Among the top young masters in the capital, this Young Master Xu was not the absolute pinnacle, but he was by no means someone to be trifled with.
In fact, after having dealings with the capital's elite circles, Yuan Liangping deeply understood that no prominent young master in the capital was a pushover; each was a carefully cultivated talent by their prominent families.
As the heart of power, the capital inherently stood above all other places.
Young masters who grew up in that environment were unlikely to lack in vision, knowledge, or capabilities.
Of course, as the young master of Jiangbei, Yuan Liangping's status was not far behind that of Young Master Xu, giving him the right to converse with him as an equal.
"Who did you ask to investigate?" Xu Shengqing took a sip of wine, appearing nonchalant.
"A high-ranking official with general rank from the Jiangbei Military Region!"
Yuan Liangping replied.
This was also the most shocking aspect for him: even a general from the military region lacked the authority to investigate the specific information of the Raptor Brigade. How high was the security clearance of that Raptor Brigade?
"This is rather interesting."
Xu Shengqing swirled his wine glass and chuckled, "We're already on our way. Let's meet that Captain Qin first."
Yuan Liangping didn't pay too much attention to the Raptor Brigade.
Even if their security clearance was extremely high, it shouldn't be a problem to handle them with Young Master Xu from the capital's Chen family backing them.
"Isn't it just a word from you, Young Master Xu?"
Yuan Liangping chuckled, "However, there's something I'd like to ask you, Young Master Xu. What is Miss Su Yingxia in the car behind us's relationship with the Chen family? Why would the Old Master himself issue a directive?"
He was very curious about this, and he also had some ideas.
"What, Liangping, are you perhaps interested in Su Yingxia?"
Xu Shengqing asked with a half-smile.
"Not bad looking, and even though she's married, you know I have a penchant for that!"
Being very close to Xu Shengqing, Yuan Liangping didn't hide anything.
Sometimes, revealing some of one's quirks could make the other party relax their guard and feel more intimate.
"Haha!" Xu Shengqing burst into laughter and said, "You, you have quite a unique taste."
He paused and continued, "However, regarding Su Yingxia's relationship with the Old Master, I'm not entirely clear. I only know that the Old Master's intention is that this matter must be handled well, and there can be no mistakes!"
"In recent years, the Old Master has rarely shown such concern for something, or rather, for someone."
Xu Shengqing said leisurely, "It's not a problem if you have designs on her, but have you thought it through? If you just want to play around with someone the Old Master is paying attention to, and she complains to him, I can't protect you!"
"Haha!" Yuan Liangping raised his wine glass and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Young Master Xu. I will be mindful."
His eyes flickered; the idea in his heart had not been dispelled.
Compared to the risk, the reward was more enticing to him.
Next, the two chatted casually about how to enjoy themselves in Hangjiang.
The motorcade also arrived outside the Raptor Brigade's camp.
More than a dozen luxury cars lined up, creating a tremendous visual impact.
Yuan Liangping opened the car door, letting Xu Shengqing exit first.
Such a grand display naturally drew the attention of the sentries, who made a report, and several seasoned soldiers from the camp rushed out.
Unhurriedly approaching the guard post, Xu Shengqing signaled his subordinates to handle the negotiation.
Jiang Lizong and Su Yingxia also arrived behind Xu Shengqing, appearing quite relaxed.
With Young Master Xu from the capital's Chen family making the trip, it was unlikely that Captain Qin would refuse to grant them an audience.
Besides Jiang Lizong and Su Yingxia, others who alighted from the cars were all impeccably dressed prominent figures in Hangjiang's business circle, closely associated with Yuan Liangping.
But the next moment, an astonishing scene unfolded, leaving them wide-eyed.
The squad leader who came out to greet them did not show much deference upon hearing that Xu Shengqing and his party wished to see Captain Qin.
"Young Master Xu, Young Master Yuan? What does this have to do with us?"
"Our captain has orders not to receive any visitors."
Despite being just a squad leader, his back was straight, and his voice was firm and powerful.
"You've brought so many people, what do you want? We advise you to leave quickly, or don't blame us for charging you with obstructing military affairs!"
These words caused an uproar among many.
"How dare you speak like that? How dare you be so rude to Young Master Xu and Young Master Yuan? Are you tired of living?"
"You, a mere soldier, dare to be so arrogant? Do you believe Young Master Xu could have you stripped of your uniform with a single word?"
"Too arrogant! Even if the division commander were here, he wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous in front of Young Master Xu and Young Master Yuan!"
"What nonsense! Do you really think you're so important? Believe it or not, your Captain Qin would be most respectful upon meeting Young Master Xu!"
"..."
Too many people eager to curry favor with Xu Shengqing and Yuan Liangping chimed in, creating a cacophony.
The squad leader remained unfazed, standing like a flagpole with his subordinates, their expressions unmoved.
Xu Shengqing was slightly surprised and chuckled, raising his hand to signal the others to quiet down.
"My name is Xu Shengqing."
Xu Shengqing said in a gentle tone, "I'm from the Chen family in the capital. I heard your Captain Qin is also from the capital, so perhaps we know each other."
He smiled and continued, "How about this, my friend, could you first inform Captain Qin? There shouldn't be anything against regulations with that, right? Even if I were an ordinary citizen seeking an audience, you couldn't ignore me, could you?"
Xu Shengqing's demeanor was extraordinary, and his words were approachable, lacking any condescension, which somewhat softened the squad leader's expression.
"You all step back, don't block the gate!"
After considering for a moment, the squad leader said, "Mr. Xu, is it? I will report to our captain. Before that, please do not make a disturbance!"
"Alright!"
Xu Shengqing agreed with a smile, his composure unwavering.
The squad leader then turned back into the guard post to make his report.
"Young Master Xu is truly approachable, truly outstanding!"
"Indeed, the more distinguished one's status, the more one makes others feel at ease!"
"Young Master Xu's bearing is something we can learn from for a long time!"
"..."
Everyone offered their praise and flattery.
Xu Shengqing smiled and gestured for them to move aside a little, so as not to block the gate, his words making everyone feel comfortable.
Su Yingxia's eyes also sparkled.
This Young Master Xu's demeanor was indeed no less than that of Young Master Yuan.
Unfortunately, she was already married. Otherwise, if she had managed to form a relationship with one of these two young masters, she wouldn't have to come to the Raptor Brigade to look for people now.
"Mr. Xu, I'm very sorry, our captain said he's not available at the moment and has no acquaintance with you. Please leave and do not interfere with the camp's daily training!"
The squad leader returned and said to Xu Shengqing with neither humility nor arrogance.
The smile on Xu Shengqing's face froze.
The celebrities and dignitaries who had been praising and flattering Xu Shengqing also stiffened, finding it hard to believe.