The wealthy scions, eyes glued to the commercial vehicles behind them. It was clear to everyone that the female war god Leng Xue was in one of those cars. As for which one, that remained unknown.
"They're here! They're here!"
"It's our mayor!"
"I never expected that the person in the middle car would be Mayor Wu."
"Wu Wenzhi is the mayor of Yunhai City, after all. It's not surprising he's in the middle car. The female war god is the female war god; even if the convoy is attacked, she can protect herself."
"Nonsense, who would dare attack this convoy? That would be pure idiocy!"
The moment they spotted Wu Wenzhi and Li Yuan, the gazes of the wealthy scions shifted swiftly to the vehicles behind them. They had seen Mayor Wu Wenzhi on television countless times and had no interest in looking at him any longer. They had come to wait specifically to see the female war god Leng Xue.
After another while, a figure of immense anticipation finally appeared in their sight. Dressed in a fitted outfit and stepping in shiny black military boots, Leng Xue walked towards the entrance of the Maple Leaf Club. Behind her followed another woman. However, it was as if a spotlight shone on Leng Xue's head; those around her were utterly eclipsed, devoid of any brilliance. Without a doubt, wherever the female war god appeared, she was the most dazzling focus of the entire scene.
Leng Xue was already stunningly beautiful, her skin as white as snow, as her name suggested. Her expression was perpetually cold, keeping everyone at a distance. If this aloof demeanor were on another woman, many might have found her to be putting on airs. But on Leng Xue, it seemed perfectly fitting. Wasn't this how a female war god should be? She often undertook dangerous missions against terrorists threatening the safety of the Dragon Country. If her countenance were too amiable, wouldn't it be incongruous with her identity? Therefore, anyone who had met Leng Xue felt that this was precisely how the female war god must be. She was the ultimate template for a female war god, irreplaceable by any other woman!
"Wow! Is this the female war god? So heroic and valiant, even more imposing than many male warriors!"
"If she weren't imposing, how could she be called the female war god? I heard Leng Xue has been living a life of constant danger all these years, apprehending many extremely vicious criminals."
"Alas, it's a shame. Such a beautiful woman has to do such dirty work."
"Keep your voice down. If the soldiers hear you, they might just drag you away and beat you up?"
"It's fine, they're too far away to hear."
The wealthy scions were indeed quite distant from the sentry posts of the special forces soldiers. This was because they were outside the core area of the Maple Leaf Club and thus not within the range requiring strict vigilance.
Inside the lobby of the Maple Leaf Club, Manager Yang waited anxiously. At this moment, she finally saw her boss appear at the main entrance.
"Little Yang, how is the matter I assigned you handled?" The middle-aged man who entered was Jia Keliang, the owner of this Maple Leaf Club.
Manager Yang's face showed difficulty. "Boss, I'm sorry, I didn't handle it well. There are still three customers left in the lobby."
"Still three people? Didn't I ask you to escort them out? You can't even handle such a small matter?"
Upon hearing this, Jia Keliang's face turned green. The female war god and the mayor were about to arrive, and now his subordinate was telling him that there were still uninvited guests in the club. Wasn't this a surefire disaster?
"Boss, among those three is the eldest young master of the Zhang family, Zhang Dashao. I couldn't persuade him to leave," Manager Yang said plaintively. She could only tell the truth. She had tried her best to advise them, but they refused to leave, and she was helpless. Even if the club hired a bunch of thugs, they probably wouldn't dare to lay a hand on Zhang Shaohua.
"Eldest young master Zhang? Young Master Zhang Shaohua?" Jia Keliang exclaimed in surprise. He hadn't expected Zhang Shaohua, such a significant figure, to be among those refusing to leave. As the owner of the Maple Leaf Club, Jia Keliang might not be privy to all information, but he was aware of some of the events that transpired at the welcome banquet yesterday. The Zhang family dared to openly provoke the Jin family, which indicated that the Zhang family was currently in a period of great prominence. Even Jia Keliang himself dared not offend Zhang Shaohua.
"You go out to greet them. The female war god and the mayor will be here soon. I'll go and see Eldest Young Master Zhang," Jia Keliang said after a moment of thought.
At this point, he had no better solution. However, since Zhang Shaohua had stayed, he, as the owner of the club, naturally had to extend a greeting. Running a business was, after all, about making money. Jia Keliang naturally wanted to maintain good relations with the Zhang family. For the Maple Leaf Club to continue operating long-term, it was best not to offend anyone.
"Eldest Young Master Zhang, I didn't expect you to have such refined taste today as to dine at my humble establishment." Jia Keliang approached Zhang Shaohua with a smile and a respectful demeanor. Although he had already noticed Zhou Yu and Zhao Ruyue sitting on the other side, he paid them no mind. Dr. Zhao from Fifth Hospital was nowhere near as distinguished as Zhang Shaohua.
"Are you the owner of this club?" Zhang Shaohua asked. He didn't recognize the middle-aged man, but with a moment's thought, he guessed.
"Yes, yes! This private club is mine. My surname is Jia, my given name is Keliang. I did business in the Imperial City in my younger days," Jia Keliang nodded.
Zhang Shaohua nodded slightly and then said, "You've done well. A place chosen by Commander Leng must have its unique qualities." His words held no flattery. The Maple Leaf Club was chosen by Leng Xue, and there was no doubt it was more suitable than other places. After all, not every private club was qualified to be on the shortlist. Furthermore, Zhang Shaohua knew what the middle-aged man in front of him was thinking at this moment. For this reason, he specifically mentioned Commander Leng. The title "Commander Leng" was not something anyone could use. Only members of the Dragon Group were entitled to address the female war god in such a way. Clearly, Jia Keliang also noticed this.
"Oh, it's nothing. Just a small business to make a living. In the future, I'll have to rely on you more, Eldest Young Master Zhang." Jia Keliang's sycophantic words were met with great satisfaction by Zhang Shaohua. He turned his head and deliberately glanced in Zhou Yu's direction. It was as if he were saying, "See? No matter how remarkable you are, or how much of a martial arts master, the club owner still comes to me, not you?"
With that, Jia Keliang's gaze once again fell upon Zhou Yu and Zhao Ruyue. "You two, our club is truly inconvenient to host you today. If you leave now, there might still be a turning point."
Looking at the club owner walking towards him, Zhou Yu smiled and did not reply. Once he made up his mind, no one could change it. Zhao Ruyue, who was standing beside him, had intended to explain, but the words at the tip of her tongue were startled back by a sudden announcement.
"Boss, the mayor and the female war god have arrived!"