Pan Wuzong suddenly shouted, "Why are you all just talking? Mr. Xiao is almost out of sight, why aren't you going to see him off quickly!"
"Yes, yes, hurry up and see Mr. Xiao off!"
Although Fatty was round and obese with short legs, he walked without any slowness and hurried after Xiao Yunlong, with Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong closely following.
However, as the three of them just reached the door, Xiao Yunlong had already opened the car door and was about to get in.
"Mr. Xiao, as they say, we get to know each other through fighting. I offended you greatly today. In the future, if there is anything you need, just say the word!" Fatty said with a bow.
Xiao Yunlong just waved his hand, got into the car, and drove away with Liu Ruyan.
"Brother Xiao, is the matter settled?" Liu Ruyan asked from the passenger seat.
Although she already knew that Xiao Yunlong was no ordinary person, Fatty was the local emperor of the underworld in Sucheng, so she was naturally very worried.
However, after seeing Fatty's respectful and fawning attitude towards Xiao Yunlong just now, Liu Ruyan knew her worries were unnecessary. At the same time, she became more and more curious, wondering who this short-haired young man she had casually saved was, and how powerful his skills were.
So far, Liu Ruyan knew nothing about Xiao Yunlong; this man was like a mystery!
Xiao Yunlong smiled faintly and said, "Just a minor character, not worth mentioning!"
"Then Brother Xiao, where are we going next? Are we still going to Luo Liping's house to take a look?" Liu Ruyan asked.
Xiao Yunlong frowned, "I don't think that's necessary. I've already instructed that great fat Buddha to send eight thousand in compensation money, and I've also told the Luo family to treat Luo Liping well in the future. I believe her family won't bully her anymore."
"Really? If that's the case, then I'm relieved. I was just thinking if I should arrange for Luo Liping to join our Liu family group through Grandpa!" Liu Ruyan said.
"You can arrange such things as you see fit. She's a good person. If her abilities are up to par, it wouldn't be bad to arrange for her to join the group," Xiao Yunlong said.
"Luo Liping had good grades in college and is quite capable. If that's the case, I'll go back and have Grandpa make the arrangements," Liu Ruyan said with a smile.
Xiao Yunlong nodded and didn't dwell on this topic. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "By the way, Ruyan, you are about to graduate from undergraduate studies. Why don't you plan to intern at the Liu family group for experience, and also to help your grandfather!"
Liu Ruyan's eyes dimmed when she heard this, and she sighed, "Actually, it's not that I don't want to. It's just that you know the situation of our Liu family back then. I was adopted, and my second uncle and his family have always targeted me. If I were to join the Liu family group, I don't know how they would slander and mock me."
"That's true, but you don't have to worry about that problem anymore," Xiao Yunlong said.
Liu Ruyan smiled, "I don't have to worry anymore. Actually, three months ago, I already signed a preliminary intention with an entertainment company in Sucheng."
"Are you planning to work at an entertainment company?" Xiao Yunlong asked.
"Not to work, but to act!" Liu Ruyan said.
"Act?" Xiao Yunlong was a little surprised.
However, Liu Ruyan was tall and exceptionally beautiful, no less than the popular actresses in the entertainment industry today. If she really planned to pursue an acting career, with a little effort, she would likely become famous.
Liu Ruyan said, "It's like this. More than three months ago, an entertainment company in Sucheng was preparing to shoot an art film about the modern history of our Sucheng. The female lead was chosen from our Sucheng University. Originally, I wasn't very interested, but Luo Liping secretly signed me up. Of course, she meant well. Who knew I would be selected later."
"So that's how it is," Xiao Yunlong said with a light smile.
Liu Ruyan looked at him and asked, "Brother Xiao, do you dislike me acting? I know the entertainment industry is very chaotic, but we had already reached a preliminary agreement. Once my university matters are sorted out, filming will begin. It can be finished within a summer vacation, and it won't affect my pursuing postgraduate studies at Imperial Capital University. Of course, if Brother Xiao dislikes it, I'll cancel it."
Xiao Yunlong quickly said, "Ruyan, you misunderstood me. It's not that I dislike it. It's a good thing for you to have your own preferences and pursuits. Moreover, acting is not something shameful. Although the entertainment industry is chaotic, as long as we are upright ourselves, it's fine."
"So, you agree?"
"Of course, as long as you like it, I naturally support it!" Xiao Yunlong said with a smile.
"Thank you, Brother Xiao. I was going to give up because of family matters. Since that's the case, I'll contact them tomorrow!" Liu Ruyan said.
Just then, Xiao Yunlong's phone suddenly rang. It was Liang Youming, the director of the inspection bureau.
As soon as he answered, Liang Youming said on the phone, "Mr. Xiao, something has happened. It concerns Chen Ruimin. There's been some trouble."
"What happened?" Xiao Yunlong asked coldly.
Liu Ruyan, sitting in the passenger seat, also pricked up her ears, thinking that since the evidence was conclusive and Chen Ruimin was indeed guilty of murder, and not just one life, what kind of trouble could there be?
Liang Youming said solemnly, "Mr. Xiao, Chen Ruimin has the backing of the Shang family!"
"The Shang family? So what?" Xiao Yunlong raised his sword-like eyebrows.
"It seems Mr. Xiao doesn't know yet. There are three major ancient noble families in Sucheng, who control almost the entire lifeline of Sucheng's military, politics, and business. These three top ancient noble families are jokingly called 'Liang Shang Junzi' in Sucheng, referring to the Liang family, the Shang family, and the Jun family!"
"What is the origin of this Shang family?" Xiao Yunlong asked casually.
He suddenly remembered the young master Jun he met at Sucheng University yesterday. It seemed he was a member of the Jun family.
"Replying to Mr. Xiao, the Shang family in Sucheng mainly operates hotels and river port terminals. Of course, that's just one aspect. An elder of the Shang family holds a high position in the Jiangdong Provincial Inspection Department, and is my immediate superior!" Liang Youming said.
Xiao Yunlong immediately understood and sneered, "So, your superior is putting pressure on you?"
Liang Youming sighed, "Yes, Mr. Xiao. He called me personally just now, and someone from the Shang family is already at our inspection bureau. As the saying goes, a local official is better than a distant one. It's difficult for me, so I have to bother Mr. Xiao."
Xiao Yunlong sneered, "Listen carefully, Liang Youming. Chen Ruimin is responsible for multiple lives. Handle it as you should, and no one is allowed to interfere without authorization."
"I know that, but if I don't give them any face, that person from the Shang family will probably have me removed. How about this, Mr. Xiao, could you come in person and talk to the people from the Shang family?" Liang Youming complained.
Xiao Yunlong could understand his predicament and, after a slight pause, nodded, "Alright, I'll be right there!"
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao. I'll be waiting for you in my office!" Liang Youming hung up the phone.
Liu Ruyan couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, Brother Xiao? Did something happen?"
Xiao Yunlong shook his head, "It's not a big deal, it's just that Chen Ruimin has someone backing him."
"Chen Ruimin has someone backing him? Who is it?" Liu Ruyan immediately asked.
"The Shang family of Sucheng."
"The Shang family? The Shang family, one of the three major noble families of Sucheng?" Liu Ruyan's expression changed slightly.
"It's this Shang family!" Xiao Yunlong said, then turned the steering wheel towards the inspection bureau.
Liu Ruyan pondered, "I seem to recall that my second aunt's cousin married into the Shang family. Years ago, my second uncle and his family visited. It doesn't make sense, why would Chen Ruimin's backer be the Shang family?"
"We'll know when we go and see!" Xiao Yunlong sneered, stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped up.
Half an hour later, the two arrived at the inspection bureau. The guard wanted to stop them for inspection, but as soon as he saw Xiao Yunlong, he immediately saluted and let them pass quickly.
After parking the car, Xiao Yunlong took Liu Ruyan's hand and walked straight through the inspection bureau hall towards the director's office.
Several inspectors on duty in the hall saw this and immediately started discussing.
"He's here! This kid really came. He's so bold, relying on his skills to be so arrogant, treating the inspection bureau like his own home, coming and going as he pleases!"
"Exactly, I don't like this kid either. But it's good now. I heard this guy surnamed Xiao offended the Shang family. Let's see how he's humiliated by the Shang family later!"
"Yes, the Shang family is one of the three ancient noble families in Sucheng, and their power is very strong. Especially since the Shang family has an elder who holds a high position in the Jiangdong Provincial Inspection Department. Even our director dares not offend the Shang family!"
Several confidants of the former captain Ouyang Mingquan were discussing privately.
Xiao Yunlong naturally heard them but was too lazy to bother with these minor characters. He walked to the door of the director's office and pushed it open.
There were only two people in the office. Director Liang Youming was sitting in the guest seat, while a Tang suit elder with gray hair and beard was sitting cross-legged on the director's throne, his demeanor extremely arrogant.
Before Xiao Yunlong could speak, the Tang suit elder sternly questioned, "Are you that kid named Xiao Yunlong? Did you handle Chen Ruimin?"
Seeing this posture, Liu Ruyan became nervous.
Xiao Yunlong patted her hand, then slowly stepped forward and sneered, "And who are you?"
The Tang suit elder slowly stood up. He was tall and sturdy. Although he was over fifty years old, his eyes were bright and piercing, and he exuded an indescribable aura of deterrence.
Xiao Yunlong could tell that the other party was a martial artist, and his breath was long and steady. He was actually a minor master of internal energy.
"My name is Shang Binde, a member of the Shang family!" The Tang suit elder, Shang Binde, snorted coldly. His self-introduction was very brief, as if the words "Shang family member" were enough to explain everything.
Xiao Yunlong just sneered faintly.
Shang Binde snorted solemnly, "I assume Liang Youming has explained the general situation to you on the phone. I don't want to waste words, nor is it necessary. What I want to tell you now is, first, immediately withdraw the charges against Chen Ruimin; second, destroy all documents and return everything that originally belonged to Chen Ruimin to him!"
Saying this, Shang Binde slightly raised the corner of his mouth and sneered, "Listen carefully, I'm not discussing this with you, I'm giving you an order!"