Chapter 963: It’s Simply Hideous!

Chapter 963: Chapter 963: It’s Simply Hideous!

Li Qingyan said smugly, "Let’s solve this issue ourselves this time. If we really can’t handle it, we’ll come to you! You’re like our last card, and a last card shouldn’t be used lightly."

"Alright, then I’ll wish you success!"

Yang Qi understood Ye Fei and Li Qingyan’s intentions. They genuinely wanted to manage the company well and didn’t want to always rely on him.

Moreover, they were indeed doing very well. Except for some problems they couldn’t solve, they handled everything efficiently without troubling Yang Qi.

This indeed saved Yang Qi a lot of trouble.

"Have you settled your accommodation?" Yang Qi asked.

"Yes, it’s all arranged. We booked a business hotel in advance," Ye Fei said. "You can go about your business. I know you’re very busy every day now. We didn’t even want to trouble you to pick us up."

"Well, we should at least have a meal together."

Yang Qi smiled bitterly, "You understand me so well that you’ve made me feel embarrassed."

"No need. My friend has reserved a private room at Sea City Hotel to have dinner with us and catch up! It wouldn’t be nice not to go!"

Li Qingyan explained.

"That’s fine. Do as you please, but remember, when you’re in Sea City, there’s nothing to be afraid of. If anything happens, just call me, and I’ll help you resolve it.

No one here dares to bully you!"

Yang Qi gave a special reminder before he left.

With his own people in Sea City, they certainly couldn’t be looked down upon; otherwise, his high status would be meaningless.

The purpose of subduing the top ten families of Sea City was to pave the way for Qifei Group.

Initially, as Qifei Group came here to develop, he intended to take care of everything, but considering Ye Fei and Li Qingyan’s pride, he decided to let them try first. If they couldn’t manage, he would step in later.

After Yang Qi left, Ye Qianqian followed. The young girl wanted to see Yang Qi’s estate in Sea City, as she planned to move in eventually.

So, Ye Fei and Li Qingyan headed to Sea City Hotel.

To visit old friends, Li Qingyan prepared a generous gift—a small Elixir worth a million.

This was not the kind sold on the market; the market ones are watered-down versions, at most considered quasi-elixirs.

Due to the expensive herbs, the genuine small Elixirs were also pricey and unaffordable for ordinary citizens, hence not benefiting more people.

Therefore, Qifei Group designed a mass-produced small Elixir costing only a few thousand. Though still a bit expensive, they can be stored long-term, and in case of danger, it can save lives regardless of the illness.

For instance, it could be used for high blood pressure, stroke, or injuries.

It’s considered a life-saving elixir.

And the genuine small Elixir is even more powerful, not just life-saving but also has strong restorative effects, although the price is pretty steep.

An Elixir of the first grade is worth a million, and the higher the grade, the more effective and costly it becomes.

A small Elixir worth a million truly shows how much this friend is valued.

The two arrived at Sea City Hotel, where Li Qingyan’s friend was waiting outside.

"Bai Xue, what happened to you?"

Li Qingyan almost didn’t recognize her friend.

This friend, like her, was only around thirty, but now she looked like she had aged a decade.

Her face was full of wrinkles, and her hair was white.

Who knows what she had gone through to end up like this.

"It’s nothing, just an illness that made me look worn out. Don’t worry about me; let’s go to the private room." Bai Xue said with a smile.

"Are you really alright?"

Li Qingyan didn’t quite believe Bai Xue’s words. It was indeed an illness, but it seemed more like an illness caused by excessive grief.

"I’m really fine."

Bai Xue, holding Li Qingyan’s hand, smiled and said, "You’re still as young as ever. This must be Chairman Ye, right? So young and promising. Let’s go inside."

"Bai Xue? Aren’t you the eldest daughter of the Bai Family in Sea City?"

Ye Fei suddenly asked, "I heard that the Bai Family in Sea City ran into misfortune last year. First, the head of the Bai Family and his wife mysteriously fell into a coma and haven’t woken up.

Then I heard the Bai Family’s assets were taken over by the Zhu Family.

Your husband wouldn’t happen to be the Sea City tycoon Zhu Cong, would he?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyan’s face changed, "Is this true? Bai Xue, why didn’t you say something earlier? We were once best friends."

"Sigh—!"

Bai Xue sighed and said, "What’s the use of saying anything? You guys have influence abroad, but this is Sea City; nothing can be changed."

"Damn, it must be that bastard Zhu Cong who poisoned them, right?"

Li Qingyan said angrily.

"Don’t say such things without evidence."

Bai Xue shook her head and said, "Zhu Cong is very good to me and my parents, always arranging specialized care. I don’t have any other demands."

"After the Zhu Family took over the Bai Family, they are now close to being among the top ten families."

Ye Fei continued, "The only thing the Zhu Family lacks compared to the top ten families is martial power. After all, they are a modern family and lack martial artists. Though they have used money to recruit some experts, they still lack the foundation of the top ten families.

But I heard they’re planning to apply to join the top ten families now.

Since a few families have been removed from the top ten, many rightful families want to join, and the Zhu Family is one of them."

"Forget about the Zhu Family, let’s enjoy our meal. Although I can’t speak much in the Zhu Family, I still have some connections in Sea City, so helping you with something small is not a problem."

Bai Xue seemed unwilling to discuss the Zhu Family further as if she were intentionally avoiding the topic.

Seeing Bai Xue’s reluctance, Li Qingyan didn’t pursue it further.

Suddenly, her expression changed as a car stopped at the hotel’s entrance.

Getting out of the car was Zhu Cong, Bai Xue’s husband and now the head of the Zhu Family.

"What are you doing here? Who are these two?"

Zhu Cong asked Bai Xue when he saw her.

His tone was quite unpleasant.

"Husband, these are my friends from out of town, so I invited them for dinner." Bai Xue hastily explained.

Seeing Bai Xue’s demeanor and Zhu Cong’s attitude made Li Qingyan furious.

Once, Bai Xue was such a proud princess.

Now she was entirely crushed by reality.

"Friends?"

Zhu Cong cast an indifferent glance at Ye Fei but his eyes lit up when he looked at Li Qingyan, such a beautiful woman, but it’s a pity she’s with a worthless loser.

He said coldly, "Bai Xue, I’m not giving you allowance to squander as you wish. Even if you’re no good, you’re still my wife, and not everyone can mingle with you. Haven’t I always told you? Stay at home and don’t go out. Look at yourself now, isn’t it embarrassing?

You’re simply hideous. You better come home with me right away!"