As the business continued to expand, the traditional Chinese medicine factory invested in by Er Zhu and Elder Feng needed to grow. However, there was no available land surrounding the existing factory, so expansion had to be pursued in a more distant location.
But those lands had already been acquired by other families, and a significant portion was even owned by foreign tycoons, making acquisition no easy feat!
This was especially true after Er Zhu had acquired so many assets from foreign businessmen!
"Well... hehe..."
Elder Feng's eyes were filled with embarrassment. He shook his head slightly, nervously twisting his hands together.
As the patriarch of a top Kyoto family, such minor issues were usually easily resolved, even without his personal involvement. However, those foreign businessmen were unyielding and even emphasized that they would not sell to Chinese people!
"Er Zhu, why don't I try to negotiate? After all, my Xu family is a reclusive family in Kyoto; foreign tycoons wouldn't dare to provoke me."
Xu Lingshan, who had been listening with confusion until now, finally understood something. Just as Er Zhu was about to speak, he quickly interjected.
He had been wanting to help Er Zhu for some time, but there had been no opportunity. He hadn't expected this chance to arrive so soon!
"Forget it, I'll think of other ways. The owner of the largest plot of land is Fralan!"
Elder Feng instinctively wanted to nod, but then, as if remembering something, he reminded Er Zhu with a worried expression.
"What? The richest man in Gaer country, Fralan, whose assets are immeasurable!"
Upon hearing the name, Xu Lingshan's eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost, confirming, "Fralan!"
Ordinary businessmen might not know the name Fralan, but everyone from the top Kyoto families and above was familiar with him!
Xu Lingshan himself had once collaborated with Fralan!
Although Fralan was nominally the richest man in a small country, he was in reality the richest man in all countries within a radius of several thousand miles!
His assets were rumored to be as high as tens of trillions!
He was even on the world's rich list!
Though at the lower end, he still outranked everyone in China!
Furthermore, this person was known for his vindictiveness, cunning, cruel methods, and was a world-class professional assassin!
Thinking of this, Xu Lingshan subconsciously glanced at Er Zhu, his eyes filled with worry.
"I want that piece of land. I'll handle this negotiation."
Seeing the worried expressions on Elder Feng and Xu Lingshan's faces, Er Zhu shook his head slightly, uttered these words, and turned to leave.
Fralan?
He was a helper that Rolli had found. It was just that he had arrived late last time, allowing him to escape unscathed!
He had thought that upon hearing the fate of Rolli and the others, Fralan would be more cautious, but unexpectedly, he was so arrogant!
Since he was bent on seeking death, Er Zhu would naturally oblige!
On Chinese soil, these foreign scum would not be allowed to run amok!
The celebration concluded amidst laughter and joy. Most guests returned home, leaving only Wang Xiaomei, Lin Qingqing, Liu Yan, and Xing Ningning.
"Aren't you going home?"
Just as Er Zhu was about to get into his car, he suddenly saw Wang Xiaomei, Lin Qingqing, and Xing Ningning standing hesitantly in the wind, and asked with confusion.
Liu Yan had nowhere else to go, which was understandable. What were these three women up to?
"My home is being renovated..."
"I... I drank too much and don't want to go home."
"I... I miss Li Mei. I want to sleep with her tonight."
Seeing Er Zhu approach, the three women answered while thinking.
Seeing their eyes darting around, Er Zhu knew they were lying, and a hint of exasperation flashed in his eyes.
These women truly missed no opportunity to get close to him.
"Er Zhu, your villa has many rooms. Why don't we go to your place?"
"Yes, I want to stay in the room I stayed in before. That room has a sea view!"
"I've never stayed at your place before. Can I experience it?"
...
Seeing that Er Zhu remained silent, the three women assumed he had agreed. They asked with sparkling eyes and hurried towards the black luxury car.
Even if they couldn't sleep in the same bed as Er Zhu, it would be nice to live in the same villa!
As for Li Mei, she... would surely agree!
"Let's stay here. The Purple Moon Hotel has even more rooms!"
Just as the three women were about to open the car doors, Er Zhu pulled them back and pointed to the Purple Moon Hotel behind him.
The three women wanted to retort, but seeing the magnificent Purple Moon Hotel, they were momentarily at a loss for words.
"Then can I go home with you?"
Seeing the three women fall silent, Liu Yan's eyes lit up, and she suddenly asked excitedly.
Upon hearing this, the three women looked at Liu Yan with envy. If they had known that staying away from Er Zhu would allow them to live in his house, they would have moved back to Willow Town long ago!
"You're like them. Stay here."
Er Zhu glanced indifferently at Liu Yan, leaving these words behind before quickly getting into the car.
Watching the retreating back of the black luxury car, the four women dejectedly lowered their heads. A gust of cold wind blew, making them feel even colder!
"Er Zhu, thank you."
In the black luxury car, Li Mei tightly held Er Zhu's arm, gazing at him affectionately.
She had heard everything that had just happened and knew that Er Zhu had done this out of consideration for her!
For her alone, Er Zhu was willing to offend his old friends. How could she not be moved by such deep affection!
"They should have their own lives now."
Er Zhu gently held Li Mei's hand, his gaze thoughtful as he looked ahead and murmured softly.
Bang!
Just as Li Mei was about to say something, a loud explosion erupted in front of the car. The windshield instantly shattered into glass fragments, and the driver was burned by the intense heatwave!
"Ah!"
Li Mei screamed loudly, watching the raging fire. Er Zhu pulled Li Mei into his arms and rolled out of the car as quickly as possible!
Bang!
The moment they rolled out of the car, the black luxury car exploded!
In just a few seconds, only a charred metal frame remained of the black luxury car!
Li Mei hid in Er Zhu's arms, watching the scene in terror, but Er Zhu remained calm, his eyes only growing colder.
Someone had planted a bomb on the road to kill him. How outrageous!
A flash of light flickered in Er Zhu's eyes. Through the smoke at the scene, Er Zhu saw a white luxury car not far away.
In that luxury car, a foreign man with a devilish appearance was embracing two beautiful Chinese women, looking at the explosion site with a sinister smile.
Fralan?
Although Er Zhu didn't recognize the foreigner, he suddenly recalled the person Elder Feng had mentioned earlier, and his eyes turned even colder!
Not far away, Fralan did not see Er Zhu. He only saw the raging fire on the black luxury car and the black smoke billowing into the sky!
"What good is immense power? Once dead, nothing remains!"
Fralan kissed the two women in his embrace, a sinister smile appearing on his lips.
"You examine the scene here. I'll meet you at the hotel!"
Fralan withdrew his gaze and looked at the bodyguard in the passenger seat. The bodyguard quickly got out of the car.