"That's the newly-rich magnate of Yunhai!"
"Someone as high and mighty as Qian Fuhua is actually bowing to a young man?"
Zhou Yu just shook his head, looking at the rich magnate Qian who had come to pick him up.
"Your nose for news is quite sharp. I haven't even landed, and you already knew I was coming, didn't you?"
These words, laced with playful mockery, shocked the onlookers to their core!
Who was this man?
This was Qian Fuhua!
A man who could make the entire Yunhai City tremble with a stomp of his foot!
And this young man dared to speak to him like this?
But to everyone's surprise, the magnate showed no displeasure. Instead, he chuckled sheepishly, "I heard that Boss Zhou was coming to Yunhai, so it's only natural for me to offer the hospitality of a host!"
Zhou Yu nodded with a slight smile, not bothering to be polite, and got into the chauffeured car he had arranged.
Although the magnate was now in his prime, a few years ago, he had been framed and imprisoned for serious crimes.
During that time, it was thanks to Zhou Yu's care that his substantial fortune was not entirely devoured by the man-eating sharks of the desolate sea prison. Even later, when his case was overturned and his innocence restored, it was all due to Zhou Yu's strong support.
For this reason, it was no exaggeration to say that Zhou Yu had saved Qian Fuhua's life.
"Boss Zhou, are you here in Yunhai for something specific this time?"
Qian Fuhua asked, then quickly added, "If it's confidential, just pretend I didn't ask!"
Zhou Yu chuckled, "It's not exactly a secret, just personal. I'm getting married!"
Getting married?
Hearing this, Qian Fuhua was taken aback. Then, with a sigh of emotion, he said, "I truly wonder which prestigious and powerful family will have the fortune to have Boss Zhou marry their daughter!"
He then added with embarrassment, "I truly didn't know Boss Zhou was coming to propose in advance, so the gift is a bit hastily prepared. Please don't mind, Boss Zhou!"
Zhou Yu smiled helplessly, "Why the need for such politeness? Why prepare a gift?"
The gift box was opened.
It contained a string of exquisite golden sandalwood Buddhist beads, ancient and elegant, clearly of considerable age and value!
"It's just a small token of appreciation! The main thing is that I wasn't sure what Boss Zhou would like, so I took the liberty of choosing something I personally favor!"
Qian Fuhua smiled somewhat sheepishly.
Zhou Yu indeed found it amusing. He could see that.
After all, Buddhist beads were something that only older people were typically interested in. He had never seen a young person who enjoyed playing with them.
Even though Zhou Yu wasn't an expert in this field, he could vaguely sense that this string of Buddhist beads was likely not cheap!
However, after a moment of thought, Zhou Yu accepted it.
They had a pleasant conversation along the way.
Qian Fuhua also took Zhou Yu to the Yunlan Mountain Villa District.
As the most prestigious area in the entire Yunhai City, villas here were not simply bought with money. But seeing Zhou Yu settling into the most luxurious villa, known as "Yunlan Heavenly Palace," even Qian Fuhua couldn't help but show a hint of envy.
Yet, Zhou Yu showed no great surprise upon arrival. After all, the woman who gifted him the villa...
Let alone the "Yunlan Heavenly Palace" in front of him, she probably wouldn't bat an eye if she bought the entire Yunlan Mountain.
And shortly after Qian Fuhua left.
A convoy of cars happened to stop not far away.
The mayor of Yunhai City himself stepped out to open the car door to greet them. After all, this was the only female general in the entire Dragon Country, known as the God of War!
Black Rose alighted closely behind.
After surveying the surroundings, she frowned, "This is the place you arranged? You intend for Commander Leng to stay here during his visit to Yunhai?"
The mayor of Yunhai City was sweating profusely.
"Deputy Commander, this is already the best accommodation we could arrange!"
Black Rose glanced at the even more luxurious villa in the distance and sneered, "Is that so?"
The mayor of Yunhai City gave a wry smile.
That was Yunlan Heavenly Palace!
Its rumored owner was mysterious and unfathomable. Even the mayor of Yunhai City was unaware of who it was, only knowing that it was someone he couldn't afford to offend.
Moreover, what he had arranged for Leng Xue this time was only slightly inferior to Yunlan Heavenly Palace!
However, while this level of accommodation might be acceptable for others, Black Rose naturally believed that since Commander Leng was here, she deserved the very best!
Just as she was about to speak again, Leng Xue, standing beside her, calmly waved her hand, "It's fine. We're not here to enjoy ourselves. The matter at hand is more important!"
The reason Leng Xue had remained silent earlier was because she had seen a familiar figure in the window of the distant villa.
However, she quickly scoffed at herself.
She must have seen incorrectly!
That person had already been expelled from the Zhou family. How could he possibly afford such a place now?
The mayor of Yunhai City, relieved, vowed, "General, please rest assured. Regarding the selection of talents to train new War Dragon members, we received notification a few days ago and have already publicized it!"
"Currently, countless people in Yunhai City are scrambling for a chance to get an initial selection token!"
Black Rose declared proudly, "To be chosen by Commander Leng is their fortune for eight lifetimes! Naturally, they will flock to it!"
"Alright, let's go in," Leng Xue said calmly and led her people into the villa.
Zhou Yu only rested briefly at the villa before rushing out again.
According to the marriage contract, he was to go to a second-rate family in Yunhai City called the Su family.
Although Zhou Yu wasn't particularly fond of this so-called engagement, since it was arranged by his old man, he wouldn't dare to harbor any ill intentions even if he had a hundred guts.
Upon arriving at the Su family villa.
Zhou Yu stated his purpose and presented the marriage contract.
The servant gave him a look of slight disdain before saying nothing and leading him inside.
Three people were sitting on the living room sofa.
Those sitting together were likely the Su Qishan couple, and the elder sitting on the left, dressed in a suit, appeared quite distinguished.
Zhou Yu glanced at them and then withdrew his gaze, bowing respectfully without being servile, "This junior, Zhou Yu, is here today by my master's command to discuss the marriage!"
"This is my first visit, so I have prepared a string of golden sandalwood Buddhist beads as a token of my respect. I hope Aunt and Uncle will not mind!"
The golden sandalwood Buddhist beads gifted to him by Qian Fuhua came in handy at this moment.
But unexpectedly.
Su Qishan took the gift box and, without even looking at it, casually tossed it aside. Only the elder sitting beside him narrowed his eyes as he looked at the Buddhist beads.
"You are Zhou Yu?"
Zhang Rufeng, Su Yuyan's stepmother, said with disdain, "Enough! We know your background! It's fine if you can't afford a good gift, but there's no need to try and fool us with a cheap fake!"
Even ordinary red sandalwood was valuable, let alone the rarer golden sandalwood!
Could a mere prison guard like Zhou Yu afford such a thing?
Zhou Yu was slightly taken aback.
But before he could explain.
Su Qishan coldly waved his hand, his face impatient.
"Since you're here, we'll be direct with you!"
"With your current status, you are not worthy of our daughter!"
"This marriage is hereby nullified!"