Su Zui was within the crowd.
Wearing a hat, mask, and a black trench coat, she had herself completely concealed, ensuring no one could recognize her.
She knew very well that she shouldn't have come to the scene.
Firstly, she was useless.
Secondly, she was useless—
But sitting in her office, her heart felt like it was growing grass, and she couldn't focus on her work.
Especially when she lifted her mug to drink, she felt an uncomfortable sensation in her mouth.
Finally unable to bear the restlessness, she abandoned a large amount of urgent work and quietly came to the vicinity of the Socialite Disco.
As soon as she entered the crowd, she happened to hear Li Qianfan announcing loudly.
Mentioning the Su family's pharmaceutical industry.
Mentioning Su Zui!
Saying Su Zui was his—
At that moment, Su Zui's heart almost leaped out of her throat!
She was truly afraid that this little thing would, under the gaze of everyone, declare that Su Zui was his woman.
If that were to happen, she would have no face to live.
After all, some things could be done, but never said.
She could sway wildly amidst the cheers at the Tiandong Women's Clothing Festival; she could also become so exhausted after trying to wake the little thing that her mouth would drool.
But it truly couldn't be said—
Fortunately.
Li Qianfan said Su Zui was someone he admired (a rising star in the pharmaceutical industry).
Only then did Su Zui relax, yet she inexplicably felt disappointed.
Li Qianfan, of course, didn't know that Su Maomao was also present.
He simply gestured to Jiao Yin to let the next reporter ask a question.
The next questioner was still a foreign reporter: "Mr. Li, you must be aware of technical patents and technological fortresses. To my knowledge, the globally top-tier International Ruixue, after developing the 'Brightener,' will certainly apply for a patent. If there's no patent, how could the R&D technology of our Eastern Land develop a special medicine to treat vampires in about a week?"
This question, while sharp, was very realistic.
"What do you mean, 'just with our Eastern Land's R&D technology'?"
Li Qianfan smiled sarcastically: "Mr. Reporter, may I ask if you know about the Four Great Ancient Civilizations?"
"Of course, I know!"
The foreign reporter replied: "They are Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient Babylon, and your country."
Li Qianfan continued to ask: "May I ask, apart from our Eastern Land, are the other three civilizations still in existence?"
They were not!
"Our Eastern Land is the only one among the Four Great Ancient Civilizations that still exists."
"For five thousand years, our civilization has never been interrupted."
"When our ancestors drank wine from exquisite vessels, wore luxurious silk, used the compass to navigate, and recorded history on paper, the ancestors of those who now dominate the West were still monkeys in trees."
"A group of people who, in the eighteenth century, still lived in cities full of filth and treated illnesses by bleeding, actually think we lack the ability to research and develop?"
Li Qianfan let out a cold laugh: "I truly don't understand how someone as ignorant as you can be a reporter."
The foreign reporter's face immediately turned red!
The vast majority of Eastern Landers present, looking at Li Qianfan, suddenly felt that this young man had a rather proper appearance.
That foreign reporter's blood surged, and he shouted: "But you cannot deny that more than a hundred years ago, you signed various unequal treaties with the West! Even now, many people in your country dream of immigrating to the West for their entire lives!"
What he said was true.
This was also a reality that any Eastern Lander proud of their Yanhuang heritage could not avoid.
"A hundred years ago, we took a nap. But now, we have awakened."
Li Qianfan said calmly: "As for your claim that many people in the Eastern Land dream of immigrating to the West for their entire lives, that is also a fact. After all, in the past century, the West, by plundering and killing all over the world, has built their homes beautifully with the immense wealth obtained, making them very attractive. Water flows to lower places, and people go to higher places; this is normal. But our homeland is also getting better and better! No one can deny this."
The foreign reporter's mouth moved, and he was speechless.
All the foreign reporters present had to admit that the Eastern Land was on a great road to rejuvenation, progressing faster and faster!
"What our ancestors could do, we can certainly do."
"What you can do, we can also do."
"There are many ways to produce special medicines that can treat vampire diseases."
"International Ruixue simply found it early—"
"Please note, 'early'!!"
Li Qianfan emphasized: "They found a technology early. I believe our Eastern Land has the capability to find new technology in the shortest time to produce drugs that can curb red eye disease."
Why did he emphasize that International Ruixue only found the special medicine for treating vampires early?
Figure it out yourself.
Savor it—
Li Qianfan looked at Jiao Yin.
Jiao Yin started the next question.
It was still a foreign reporter: "Mr. Li, if your country cannot develop a special medicine to treat vampires in a short period, and due to your insistence on the general agency, International Ruixue refuses to export the 'Brightener' to the Eastern Land?"
"I will say it again."
Li Qianfan said: "What some people in the West can do, we will definitely be able to do, and we will certainly do it!"
"As for my insisting on the general agency, it is to absolutely prevent International Ruixue from taking advantage of the 'Brightener' to extort money in the Eastern Land."
Li Qianfan declared powerfully: "With me here! No one else will ever get the general agency for the 'Brightener'! And the price of any box of 'Brightener' will not be allowed to be sold outside the Eastern Land for more than three hundred national currency!"
Before his words had even fallen—
Someone in the crowd roared angrily: "You are bullying people with your influence!"
Li Qianfan glanced over.
It was Yao Dongping.
He smiled.
He pointed at Yao Dongping: "Yes, I am bullying people with my influence, what can you do to me?"
Yao Dongping—
He really couldn't do anything to Li Qianfan!
Li Qianfan ignored him and said to Jiao Yin: "Next."
Jiao Yin called a domestic reporter.
This domestic reporter changed the topic: "Mr. Li, what is your view on the Blackwater Forest incident?"
The show's starting.
This domestic reporter was arranged by Sister Guanyin.
Li Qianfan took a deep breath and said slowly: "I am very angry, and also very grieved."
The domestic reporter pressed: "Then, what is your view on the 66 people trapped in Blackwater Forest?"
Li Qianfan replied: "I am very worried about them. Every morning and evening, I pray for them. I sincerely hope that the beasts who have surrounded Blackwater Forest will have a pang of conscience and let them all go."
"Mr. Li."
The domestic reporter asked according to the script: "To my knowledge, since the Blackwater Forest incident occurred, many people online have been making insinuations and attacking indirectly. As someone from a prestigious family, shouldn't you do something about the Blackwater Forest situation?"
Li Qianfan smiled: "You're talking about the incident where the 13 prominent families went, but I didn't, right?"
The domestic reporter nodded: "Yes."
"What others can do, I certainly will not be left behind."
Li Qianfan said this, then pointed in the direction of the parking lot entrance and exit: "Everyone, please look, what is that!"
Whoosh.
Everyone present subconsciously turned their heads to look.
And saw—
At some point, thirteen vehicles had quietly parked by the roadside.
Twelve black off-road vehicles, all brand new and gleaming.
Six in the front, six in the back.
In the middle was a white RV, similar to a fire truck (the kind that can travel on snowy terrain).
In front of each vehicle stood four people.
Fifty-two people, all in black attire, black hats, and black combat boots.
Their faces were also covered with large black masks.
Despite the warm sunlight—
These fifty-two people stood eerily in black before the vehicles, motionless.
As the wind blew—
A chilling, murderous aura emanated from them!
Among the fifty-two people, there was only one woman.
This woman stood in front of the RV, wearing a black butterfly mask on her face.
It was the owner of the Socialite Disco, Murong Mingyuan!
"I, Li Qianfan,"
Li Qianfan shouted loudly: "had long decided to go to Blackwater Forest to slaughter those beasts who murdered my compatriots! And to safely bring back our compatriots trapped there. But for various reasons, I have never set out. This has allowed certain scumbags, who only know how to hide behind keyboards and blabber without regard for the lives of others, to accuse me freely."
Everyone quietly watched him.
Or watched the thirteen vehicles and the fifty-two people!
"Today, I will lead a team to personally march to Blackwater Forest. I will use practical actions to shut the mouths of those keyboard warriors!"
Li Qianfan raised his right fist and punched the air fiercely.
He roared: "I want the whole world to know that I, Li Qianfan, am by no means a coward who fears death! I want everyone present today to witness that I, Li Qianfan, am not a weakling either!"
No one spoke.
But the eyes of many foreign reporters flickered.
"I'm leaving."
Li Qianfan turned, took Jiao Yin's arm, and quickly descended the stage: "I implore every Eastern Lander with a conscience to bless me. Pray for me, that I may achieve success and safely bring back those trapped in Blackwater Forest!"
Under the gaze of all—
Li Qianfan, dressed in a floral shirt, shorts, and women's flip-flops, holding Jiao Yin's arm, strode through the crowd with the firm gait of a warrior embarking on a perilous journey, and walked to the front of the RV.
"Li Qianfan—"
In the silent crowd, a woman suddenly called out loudly: "Wishing you a safe journey!"