The Two Stand in the Way

If it weren't for a group of bodyguards blocking their way, those cameras would have been eager to focus on the faces of Luo Yihuang and Qin Qinghan.

At this moment, a commotion suddenly came from the back of the crowd, followed by a dozen black-clad bodyguards who pushed aside the media reporters and television station journalists.

"Hey, have some manners, you..."

One male reporter seemed to lose his temper and started cursing, but when he turned around and saw the middle-aged man surrounded by the bodyguards behind him, his angry expression instantly turned pale.

"I... I'm sorry."

After saying that, the male reporter quickly disappeared into the crowd, trembling like a mouse encountering a cat.

Following suit, the other reporters who were pushed aside also saw the middle-aged man behind them. Naturally, everyone's complexion turned pale and they retreated to the side, no longer daring to crowd forward.

"Luo Dong, we finally meet," the middle-aged man, Chen Yuanzhong, walked forward slowly with a smile on his face, but no one dared to take a step closer.

Chen Yuanzhong, the notorious figure who dominated half of the underground world in Haihua City over a decade ago, was known and feared by everyone in the city.

Looking at Chen Yuanzhong blocking their way, Luo Yihuang said indifferently, "Step aside."

These two words were extremely cold, but they already proved that Luo Yihuang was not afraid of Chen Yuanzhong, because she was the one who truly drove the entire Haihua City's economy through her Luohuang Group.

Faced with Luo Yihuang's cold tone, Chen Yuanzhong showed no sign of anger. He had investigated Luo Yihuang, but he couldn't find out her background, which only meant that Luo Yihuang had a powerful background, one that he didn't dare to provoke easily.

Therefore, Chen Yuanzhong smiled again and said, "Luo Dong, I still believe that my Baozhen Real Estate is the most suitable for cooperating with Luohuang Group in the project at Dong'an Strait on the east coast. For this, I'm willing to give up five percent of the profits. What do you think, Luo Dong?"

A touch of mockery appeared in Luo Yihuang's eyes. Dong'an Strait was a tourist attraction that her Luohuang Group was planning to develop. The investment alone was at least billions of yuan, and the profits could only be measured in astronomical figures. Developers from all over the country wanted a piece of the pie from Luohuang Group, and as the local snake, Chen Yuanzhong was also doing everything he could to win this project.

For this reason, Chen Yuanzhong had visited Luo Yihuang many times, but he had always been turned away at the door.

Luo Yihuang did need a partner, but she would never choose someone like Chen Yuanzhong from the underground organization who took advantage of others without giving anything in return.

"I said, step aside," Luo Yihuang's face remained cold, and her tone grew even colder.

Luo Yihuang's repeated indifference towards Chen Yuanzhong made him furrow his brows slightly. Nonetheless, he continued to smile and said, "Director Luo, if you are willing to cooperate with Baozhen Real Estate, it would avoid many unnecessary troubles. I believe Director Luo is aware of my influence in Haihua City, so Baozhen Real Estate is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate for this project."

Chen Yuanzhong's words were clearly a threat, and as someone who ruled over half of the underground world, it would be effortless for him to cause trouble for Luo Huang Group.

Luo Yihuang had lost her patience with Chen Yuanzhong's shamelessness, but she was reluctant to offend such a figure unless absolutely necessary. If this local kingpin became infuriated, it would undoubtedly bring trouble to the project.

Just as Luo Yihuang hesitated about whether or not to have her bodyguards drive Chen Yuanzhong away, she suddenly noticed another commotion in the crowd behind, followed by a group of about a dozen young people walking towards them. When Luo Yihuang saw the figure leading them, her brows immediately furrowed.

"The most suitable candidate should be Fenghao Real Estate. Director Luo, Fenghao Real Estate is willing to give up ten percent of the profit," the young man at the forefront said with a smile towards Luo Yihuang.

There was a scar on the young man's face, making him particularly intimidating. He was none other than Jiang Hao, the only person in Haihua City who dared to confront Chen Yuanzhong.

Luo Yihuang furrowed her brows even harder. One Chen Yuanzhong had already given her some trouble, and now another figure, Jiang Hao, had appeared, who was equally renowned as Chen Yuanzhong.

If it weren't for the lack of alternatives, Luo Yihuang truly didn't want to completely offend these two individuals. It wasn't that Luo Yihuang feared them, but rather she didn't want the trouble.

Jiang Hao's presence caused the surrounding crowd to once again retreat. The two fierce figures of the underground world in Haihua City unexpectedly gathered at the Luohuang Auction House today.

Standing beside Jiang Hao was none other than his capable subordinate, Liegou. Although Liegou's gaze appeared calm, there was a hidden fierceness that sent shivers down anyone's spine just from a single glance.

Jiang Hao had also gone to great lengths to seek cooperation with Luo Huang Group in developing the Dong'an Strait project. He already harbored animosity towards Chen Yuanzhong, and as a competitor, he was even less willing to show weakness.

When Chen Yuanzhong saw Jiang Hao, a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes. However, he had already passed the stage of youthful impetuosity and would not become furious just because of Jiang Hao's words.

Therefore, Chen Yuanzhong smiled faintly and said, "Jiang Hao, isn't one Qin family enough for you? You're actually greedy enough to reach your hand into the Dong'an Strait."

Upon hearing this, Qin Qinghan, who was standing beside Luo Yihuang, had a change in expression. What did he mean? Was Jiang Hao planning to deal with the Qin family? Could it be... could it be that he was behind it?

Qin Qinghan felt a bitter taste in her heart. It was likely that it was Night Wind Martial who made Jiang Hao do this. Although the Qin family had treated her unfairly, it was still her own family after all.

Jiang Hao coldly looked at Chen Yuanzhong and disdainfully said, "It seems you are well-informed. Some people don't know the meaning of life and death. If I don't teach them a lesson, they'll truly think that I, Jiang Hao, am a paper tiger."

Jiang Haoming's words seemed to be about the Qin family, but there was an obvious threat directed at Chen Yuanzhong.

After all, Chen Yuanzhong was from an older generation, with a deep understanding of human nature. He remained calm and unaffected, saying, "Young man, since you want to compete, I'll accompany you. But if you want to swallow a family's power alone, I'm afraid you don't have the strength for it."

Jiang Hao's eyes turned cold, about to say something when he suddenly felt a nudge from the side, a signal to look forward.

Jiang Hao was puzzled, his gaze slowly sweeping across the people in front of him. When he turned his gaze to the side of Luo Yihuang, he suddenly froze, his face filled with bitterness.

Only then did he notice Qin Qinghan, who had been standing beside Luo Yihuang with his head down.

He couldn't help but curse himself for saying things he shouldn't have.

Night Wind Wu had warned Jiang Hao more than once not to let Qin Qinghan know about his dealings with the Qin family.

At this moment, Lin Yu, who was standing behind Luo Yihuang, suddenly whispered in Luo Yihuang's ear, "Chairman Luo, the auction is about to begin."

Upon hearing this, Luo Yihuang's face turned slightly cold. If these two people didn't step aside soon, he would have his bodyguards use force.

"Can you... step aside?"

Just then, Qin Qinghan lifted his gaze and softly spoke in the direction of Jiang Hao.