The night fell, and the lanterns were lit.
Su Jiang Ancient City, one of the most famous ancient cities in the country, became lively. Residents and tourists mingled, and the air was filled with the ambiance of everyday life.
A Mercedes-Benz sedan crawled through the ancient city like a turtle, but neither the driver, Dongfang Xiaoyao, nor Su Shiyun in the back seat showed any impatience.
They were already accustomed to the ancient city's traffic jams and were preoccupied with their own thoughts.
As the car waited for a long red light at an intersection, Dongfang Xiaoyao glanced in the rearview mirror and saw Su Shiyun leaning against the back seat, her eyes slightly closed.
At this moment, Su Shiyun looked as if she were asleep, but Dongfang Xiaoyao knew she wasn't. Su Shiyun was thinking about the same thing as her: Jiang Wuming's participation in the Global Martial Arts Tournament and the genius group's martial arts competition!
Furthermore, Dongfang Xiaoyao knew that as soon as the betting odds for Jiang Wuming's victory were released, Su Shiyun, from the back seat, had immediately instructed her assistant to pledge her shares in Su's Group and Tianyao Group. She also asked her assistant to coordinate with financial institutions to ensure the funds were released within three days, and then all the pledged funds would be bet on Jiang Wuming to win!
At that time, Dongfang Xiaoyao, who was in the adjacent office, was shocked by Su Shiyun's words.
Yes.
Even though she knew that Qin Xiaozhi had immediately notified the finance head of the Battle Dragon Hall to mobilize all available funds and bet on Jiang Wuming's victory as soon as the odds for his win were released, she was still shocked by Su Shiyun's actions!
This was because while Qin Xiaozhi did it because the Battle Dragon Hall belonged to Jiang Wuming, and because he, Dongfang Xiaoyao, and others were martial artists who had a clear understanding and absolute confidence in Jiang Wuming's strength, believing the bookmakers were giving away money!
But Su Shiyun was different!
She was an amateur in martial arts, completely ignorant of it.
She didn't even know what the so-called Global Martial Arts Tournament and martial arts competition were.
In such circumstances, what did her actions represent?
Trust?
Or support?
Dongfang Xiaoyao didn't understand.
She had no siblings and no childhood, so she couldn't comprehend this kind of sisterly affection for a younger brother.
It was a courage, a spirit, and a determination to face the entire world for her brother!
Half an hour later.
In the dining room of the Su family's ancestral home.
Liu Guifang and Su Shiyun, mother and daughter, were dining with Su Yuanshan as usual.
Dongfang Xiaoyao was not present.
She was accustomed to dining alone.
Su Shiyun had tried to communicate with Dongfang Xiaoyao about this matter multiple times, but she refused.
"Shiyun, I heard that you pledged all your shares in Su's Group and Tianyao Group today and plan to use the pledged funds to bet on Wuming winning the genius group martial arts competition at the Global Martial Arts Tournament?"
Midway through dinner, Su Yuanshan put down his chopsticks, took a sip of water, and asked Su Shiyun.
"Yes, Grandpa."
Su Shiyun nodded, having no intention of hiding anything from Su Yuanshan, nor was it possible to.
As she finished speaking, Su Shiyun also put down her chopsticks and looked at Su Yuanshan solemnly, "Grandpa, if Wuming cannot win, I will resign and no longer serve as the Chairman of Su's Group."
"No need."
Su Yuanshan smiled slightly and said, "Silly girl, Grandpa supports you. Even if Wuming cannot win and you lose the bet, you will still be the Chairman of Su's Group."
"Grandpa..."
Su Shiyun was somewhat surprised by his words. She hadn't expected her grandfather to be so supportive.
"Everything the Su family has now, one-tenth is the foundation left from the past, and nine-tenths was given by Wuming. If we lose everything we have because of Wuming, Grandpa accepts it."
Su Yuanshan said with a faint smile, "Moreover, Grandpa, like you, is full of confidence in Wuming, isn't he?"
"Thank you, Grandpa!"
Su Shiyun was deeply moved. She said softly, "Wuming has grown up and no longer needs my protection and help. Instead, he has been helping me.
When Wuming asked me to take charge of Tianyao Group, I did my best not to prove how capable I was or how high my business talent was, but simply because as an elder sister, I always wanted to do something for him.
Not long ago, I took it upon myself to give the secret recipe for Tianyao Group's Qi and Blood Pills to Li Family's Longteng Pharmacy free of charge, intending it as Wuming's betrothal gift.
As a result, Wuming broke off his engagement with the Li family.
This time, I didn't call Wuming for communication, nor did I ask for your permission. I made this decision myself because I learned something."
"What?"
This time, Su Yuanshan and Liu Guifang asked in unison.
"If Wuming cannot win, he might die in the competition."
As Su Shiyun said this, her eyes turned red, tears welling up. "If something really happens to him, I won't have the chance to do anything for him anymore."
Thump!
Su Yuanshan and Liu Guifang's hearts trembled. They were unaware of this news!
...
Southwest.
After nightfall, Yaoshen Valley was devoid of dazzling lights, replaced by a tranquility and a connection to nature that bustling cities lacked.
Under the cloak of night, Li Lianyi came alone to the deepest part of Yaoshen Valley, to Li Guyi's residence.
"Lianyi, are you here to see me about Jiang Wuming's participation in the Global Martial Arts Tournament?"
Li Guyi asked with a wry smile as Li Lianyi entered his study.
His beloved granddaughter rarely came to see him proactively in the past. Ever since she 'had' Jiang Wuming, she started visiting more frequently.
"Yes, Grandpa."
Li Lianyi nodded gently and said, "I want to do two things and would like to discuss them with you."
"Whatever you want to do, you can just do it. You don't need to discuss it with me," Li Guyi said.
"Grandpa, I know you have always supported me unconditionally, but these two things require your help," Li Lianyi explained the reason.
"Oh?"
Li Guyi was slightly taken aback. "What is it that requires me to speak up?"
"First, the betting company has opened odds for the martial arts competition that Jiang Wuming is participating in, with odds of 3.0 for Jiang Wuming to win. I want Uncle Shanglai to mobilize all available funds from Longteng Pharmacy to bet on Jiang Wuming winning!"
Li Lianyi stated the first matter.
"No problem, I'll call Li Shanglai later."
Li Guyi agreed without hesitation and then asked, "What is the second thing?"
"I want to participate in the Global Martial Arts Tournament as a member of the medical team of the Dragon Country delegation. I need you to make a call to Grandpa Qi to put in a word." Li Lianyi said.
Li Guyi raised an eyebrow, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes. "You don't have confidence in Jiang Wuming winning, and you're worried he might get injured, so you want to go along?"
"No."
Li Lianyi shook her head slightly and then smiled gently, "He promised me that after the Global Martial Arts Tournament, he would fulfill his promise to me. I believe he will be fine and will definitely win!"
"Then what is this?"
Li Guyi was somewhat confused, not knowing what Li Lianyi was planning.
"To be with him!"
Li Lianyi slowly said, four words that conveyed everything!