Chapter 1446: Dividing the Money

Chapter 1446: Chapter 1449: Dividing the Money

“Since the matter is now understood, let’s put an end to it. I hope everyone can continue to enjoy themselves without dwelling on these unpleasant issues!” Lin Feng addressed the guests present and returned upstairs to the VIP room with his group.

After returning to the room with Lin Feng, Su Zi anxiously watched Cao Ying, worrying about what she would do if Cao Ying complained to Lin Feng about being deliberately ignored. This concern made Su Zi keep a close eye on Cao Ying, listening intently to what she might say to Lin Feng.

“Lin Feng, have we caused you any trouble? From the tone of Jiang Gang, it seems like he intends to cause you harm…” Inside the room, Cao Ying looked at Lin Feng with a somewhat complex expression. Although she didn’t know Jiang Gang’s exact identity, she could sense from his tone that he was arrogant and possibly threatening to Lin Feng!

“Jiang Gang? What does he count for… How could he possibly threaten me?” Lin Feng casually smiled and said to Cao Ying in a calm tone, “Don’t worry too much; I’ll be fine!”

Su Zi, who initially thought Cao Ying was planning to complain to Lin Feng as soon they returned to the room, was left stunned. She didn’t expect Cao Ying’s first words to be expressing concern for Lin Feng instead of complaining…

That’s the difference in realms… Su Zi felt her face burning. She realized she had underestimated Cao Ying and recognized her own shortcomings. Cao Ying always thought about Lin Feng, no wonder he valued her… It seems her behavior tonight was a bit too willful!

Since she made a mistake, should she apologize?! Su Zi, feeling anxious, lifted her head and glanced at Cao Ying and Li Liping. She bit her lip and finally summoned the courage to speak, “Teacher Cao, Senior Sister Li, I’m sorry for what happened tonight. Lin Feng asked me to take good care of you, but I was negligent and led you into trouble. Please forgive my mistake!”

The most surprised by Su Zi’s words was, unsurprisingly, Lin Feng… Knowing Su Zi, he could hardly believe she would voluntarily apologize, the odds seemed as low as being hit by a meteor!

“Uh…” Cao Ying looked at Su Zi a bit embarrassed and shook her head with a smile, “What are you talking about, Su Zi? How can the incident tonight be blamed on you! It’s obviously Luo Ming’s poor character. Besides, you did arrange for someone to protect us. It was our negligence! It has nothing to do with you!”

The more magnanimous Cao Ying was, the more heavily Su Zi felt her guilt weighed upon her. She eventually turned to Lin Feng, slightly pouting, “Lin Feng, say something. I know you’re definitely upset, just tell me how you want me to make it up to you, and I’ll do it!”

Hehe… Since Su Zi rarely admits her faults, Lin Feng had to give her face.

“How about this, you punish yourself with three beers?” Lin Feng glanced at the beer glasses on the table in front of him and jokingly said to Su Zi.

“Fine, just drink!” Su Zi, somewhat excited, looked at Lin Feng then immediately picked up the three beers in front of her and gulped them down with no hesitation at all… Watching this, Lin Feng couldn’t help but twitch, wasn’t this girl just looking for an excuse to drink?

However, this matter should end here. Lin Feng was not going to pursue Su Zi’s responsibility further.

“Su Zi, accompany Teacher Cao and Senior Sister Li well. I’ve asked Xiang Wang to protect you. There are many outsiders attending the Longfeng Martial Hall tonight, remember not to wander off to deserted places even within the Martial Hall!” Lin Feng cautiously instructed Su Zi and then turned to Xiang Wang, speaking in a deep voice, “Fatty, Zhou Yang needs to monitor the CCTV room, and Xiuyue has other tasks. I have to go handle some matters at the venue. I’m leaving this to you! Make sure nothing goes wrong!”

“Got it! Boss, you can count on me!” Xiang Wang patted his chest and confidently assured Lin Feng.

Lin Feng patted Xiang Wang’s shoulder and exchanged an encouraging glance with Zhou Yang and Zhu Xiuyue, who responded to him knowingly. Each then went on to attend to their matters…

The Longfeng Martial Hall’s annual meeting hall was also set up on the basement level. It was brightly lit, and what used to be the ring area was now turned into a stage wrapped in red cloth. On top sat a large rectangular box also wrapped in red cloth. Eight Hong Sect brothers dressed in uniform black outfits guarded the box from four directions, vigilantly scanning the people in the vicinity.

This box, wrapped in red cloth, was pre-arranged by Lin Feng. Initially, he intended to tear off the covering after finishing his speech to reveal its contents. Unfortunately, due to the incident with Heaven and Earth Martial Hall, Lin Feng had stepped out for a bit and had not returned even after fifteen minutes. The enthusiastic people waiting to see the spectacle at the scene couldn’t help but stir up some commotion:

“Oh, Lin Feng, come on! Why choose this critical moment to disappear? It’s like getting people hooked! Hurry up and get him back to pull off the cloth, or else the brothers from Qingzi Sect might just climb onto the stage to see what’s happening…”

“Exactly! Leader Lin sure knows how to pick a time. He’s neither early nor late, just disappears when everyone’s waiting for him to announce the dividends… Did he find the cash insufficient and went to raise some funds? That’d be quite embarrassing… If he’s short on money, he could borrow some from my brothers in the Tiger Head Gang!”

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Of course, most of the impatient people were seniors from other sects who came to observe. The Hong Sect brothers, knowing they’d receive big bonuses shortly, shared the same impatience, but remained quite calm!

Soon, Lin Feng returned to the underground venue, stepped onto the red cloth-covered stage, waved to the people below, and using inner strength, spoke loudly, saying, “I apologize because of some minor issues that your wait was prolonged…”

“Brother Feng, enough of the small talk, we’re all old friends here. Just announce how much this year’s dividends for Longfeng Martial Hall brothers will be!”

A very laid-back voice from the audience loudly interrupted Lin Feng, speaking in a relaxed tone.

Lin Feng looked over and discovered that the speaker was none other than Long Shaoyun, the only son of Lord Dragon of Qingzi Sect…

Currently, Long Shaoyun, surrounded by a group of Qingzi Sect veterans, looked quite imposing, but his speaking manner was still as flippant as ever with not much improvement!

However, Lin Feng had no qualms with Long Xiaoyun. Upon hearing him speak, he smoothly continued, “Yes, as Young Master Long mentioned, the next segment is indeed the distribution of funds!”