Dongzhou, Donghuang International Hotel.

As night fell, a light spring rain began to fall.

Xiao Tianji turned black, quietly listening to the sound of the rain falling, feeling the atmosphere of this city.

Faraway cars stream by, neon lights flickering.

He lit a cigarette, his thoughts drifting back to eight years ago...

"Xiao Tianji, you waste, do you really think you can get something for nothing?"

"As the son-in-law of our Murong family, you are obligated to give your life for us!"

"Having you represent our family in service is a testament to your capabilities..."

"If you die on the battlefield, it would be a blessing from heaven. Then our Little Jade could remarry!"

The spring chill was biting. The rain was icy cold. He struck his long hair, but it couldn't reach those deep, bright eyes, like blades of a knife.

Eight years ago, he was cast out by the Murong family and served their duty. At the age of coming-of-age, with his handsome appearance, he limped to the battlefield in disgrace.

After eight years of baptism by fire, he cut down hundreds of thousands of enemies and achieved fame. Now, at last, he once again stood in this city.

The old scenes flicker before my eyes, and figures from the past haunt my thoughts.

For a moment, it is inevitable to feel a sense of lament.

……

"Sir, let's go in."

"Shen Wanqing had been waiting for a long time." A giant nearly two meters tall, quietly came from behind and covered Xiao Tianji's head with an umbrella.

Xiao Tianji smiled and said, "Leopard, Zhanlong takes off his armor, it's just cloth. You insist on following me, are you sure you won't regret it?"

The leopard spoke in a low voice: “Lei Bao Sheng is the general’s man, and when he dies, he becomes the general’s ghost!”

"In this lifetime and the next, as long as I can follow the great marshal, I will be content!"

He paused, his voice low: "Even though you've stepped down from your post as leader, taking charge of the Dragon Group isn't a bad thing."

Xiao Tianji nodded. "That Shen Wanqing, does he know my share?"

The leopard spoke in a low voice: “Shen Wanqing is just a small leader in the Dragon Group, he doesn't have the authority to know. I only told him that someone important wants to meet him.”

He's publicly known as the founder of Wanqing Group, considered a business guru by many entrepreneurs and a financial titan.

This time, as he passed through Dongzhou, many people came to greet him and wanted to host a welcome banquet for him. In fact, they just wanted to make connections and hoped to get an investment from Shen Wanqing.

Xiao Tianji's eyes narrowed slightly: "Have people from the Murong family also arrived?"

"Yes!"

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The Dong Huang International Hotel is the most luxurious hotel in Dongzhou City, without a doubt. Equipped with five-star facilities, it's the standard gathering place for celebrities and the wealthy.

Following the long red carpet, all the way to the elevator lobby. Leopard whispered: "Big Boss, Shen Wanqing is in the private room."

"Go ahead, you know what to say!" Xiao Tianji casually said a sentence, the elevator door opened, and he walked straight towards the hall in front of him.

In the hall, representatives from all the prominent families of Dongzhou City gathered. Dressed in their finest attire, they chatted amongst themselves, awaiting the arrival of Shen Wanqing.

Xiao Tianji stepped into the room, a wave of heat mixed with various greasy scents washing over him. The crystal chandeliers reflected in the wine glasses, making them seem somewhat dazzling.

He couldn't help but squint his eyes. Having grown accustomed to a world of war, he was slightly out of sorts at the moment.

I found a corner to sit in and calmly surveyed the surroundings.

These jeweled, crowned socialites all have two words written on their faces: profit.

Being able to form a connection with Shen Wanqing would be a huge opportunity for them.

The pastry in front was pretty good, he picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.

"Xiao Tianji?"

"Is it really you? You're not dead?"

"How did you get here, you rascal!"

A sudden voice rang out.

Xiao Tianji followed the sound and frowned.

Only a woman with heavy makeup, trying to hide her age with various ornaments, could be seen. Her loose skin betrayed her, revealing that she was at least fifty years old. She held a glass of red wine and walked towards them.

Xiao Tianji's eyes narrowed slightly. Li Lan, his mother-in-law.

"Mom, what's going on?"

"You were just talking about Xiao Tianji, weren't you?" From afar, two young men dressed in crimson robes and who looked quite handsome, also quickly walked over.

She has two elder sisters, Murong Qing and Murong Qian.

Xiao Tianji's eyes flickered with a hint of disappointment at not seeing his wife, Murong Yu. After all, she was getting married tomorrow...

"What are you, garbage, back to do?"

"You're back at this time, what is your purpose!" Li Lan was filled with alertness.

This is the son-in-law who came to the Murong family back then? I heard from people in the Murong family that this man was kicked out of the house and died outside long ago. Unexpectedly, he appeared here.

People around looked over. Seeing Xiao Tianji wearing old clothes and holding a piece of pastry in his hand, there was mockery in their eyes.

Xiao Tianji slowly took a bite of the pastry, and faintly said: “I came to see someone.”

"Who are you meeting?"

Eldest Sister Murong Qian let out a cold snort, looking down on him with disdain: "Xiao Tianji, what are you, that you dare to see Shen Wanqing?"

"

Don't flatter yourself!

"That's right. Boss Shen is a distinguished gentleman, how could he stoop to associating with someone like you, begging for scraps? I say, are you trying to use your potential position as our family's daughter-in-law to plead for mercy from Boss Shen?" Second Sister, Murong Qing, was being utterly sarcastic.

Li Lan sneered, "Xiao Tianji, you still need to give up!"

Since you're here, I don't mind telling you. Your marriage to Xiaoyu was always a formality.

Now, this form has also ended.

"Tomorrow, I will be marrying Yun Tianye from the Sima family, becoming a member of the Sima family."

"Mother, when you see Shen Wanqing later, be sure to tell him well. If Master Shen could attend the wedding of my third sister, it would truly be a glorious occasion!" Murong Qian said proudly.

"That's natural." Li Lan said proudly, then looked at Xiao Tianji and sneered, "Mr. Shen is about to come out, you waste, get lost!"

"Don't embarrass yourself here!"

Xiao Tianji looked at the distant gate and sneered, "You should ask Shen Wanqing, if he dares to let me leave."

The door opened, and Shen Wanqing, accompanied by the leopard, strode in.

Upon seeing Xiao Tianji, his face was filled with fear.

"Mr. Shen!"

Li Lan went up to him, smiling and saying, "Please don't be angry. This stray was originally a dog from our family. We don't know how it got in here. I'll send it away right now!"

"Where is the security guard? Come quickly!"

It is known that Shen Wanqing always values decorum. At this moment, with so many distinguished guests present, only Xiao Tianji stood out, looking dusty and out of place. One might think that Shen Wanqing was displeased by this.

Shen Wanqing quickly walked to Xiao Tianji's side, bowed his head, and respectfully said: "Mr. Xiao!"

"I'm so sorry for the lack of preparation upon your arrival, sir. Please forgive us!"

What?

Li Lan was stunned and said incredulously, "Mr. Shen, are you mistaken?"

"Was it you who said to get Mr. Xiao out of here?" Shen Wanqing shouted angrily.

"I..."

"Come here, get this man out of here!"

The security guard who rushed over, was originally coming for Xiao Tianji, but after hearing Shen Wanqing's words, he hurriedly carried Li Lan out.

"Let me go, what are you doing?"

"Xiao Tianji, I won't let this go!"

The whole stadium was shaken!

"Sir," Shen Wanqing once again respectfully greeted.

Xiao Tianji faintly said, "Leopard has done it for you?"

"Yes!"

Wan Qinghui will follow Master's orders and act cautiously.

Xiao Tianji nodded, stood up, hesitated for a moment, looked around, and sneered: "You will all be attending my wife's wedding tomorrow, right? Please give her a message, I, Xiao Tianji, am back."

After finishing, he left without looking back, taking big strides. top: 72344step on: 29