"I think before dealing with your uncle, we must understand his situation thoroughly. Knowing yourself and your enemy is key to winning a hundred battles," Shen Lu said.
"That's true!"
Jiang Yi replied, "Once I establish myself in Eagle Country, I'll find a way to ascertain my uncle's strength."
"There are also considerable troubles in the capital right now! I think you should return as soon as possible to resolve matters there. There are two main issues: first, Ye Yanran and the Vice President of the Capital Chamber of Commerce; second, Bo Ren and Wan Hui Company," Shen Lu said.
"I need to resolve this assassin organization in Eagle Country before I can return. If I go back now, no one here will be able to deal with this organization," Jiang Yi stated.
"Those bodyguards will take a long time to become top-tier experts. Why don't you take this opportunity to return and settle all matters in the capital before coming to Eagle Country!"
"Once you have no lingering worries in the capital, you can focus on Eagle Country with peace of mind," Shen Lu advised.
Jiang Yi felt Shen Lu had a point.
However, this was something Jiang Yi needed to consider.
"I know what you're worried about. You're afraid that after you return to the capital, the assassin organization will make a move against us, putting us in danger."
"You don't need to worry about that at all. We can protect ourselves. Chen Kun and I are both skilled, and we also have those fifty bodyguards in training. Our strength is not weak," Shen Lu assured him.
Just as Jiang Yi was about to speak, a car drove towards them.
When the car door opened, a stout man got out.
This stout man was the owner of the office building.
After the stout man glanced at Jiang Yi and Shen Lu, he asked, "Are you two looking to rent my office building?"
"Yes!"
Shen Lu introduced herself.
"So it's Miss Shen Lu!"
The stout man then looked at Jiang Yi, pointed at him, and asked Shen Lu, "And who is this?"
"He is Jiang Yi, my boss!" Shen Lu replied.
Jiang Yi greeted the stout man.
The stout man invited Jiang Yi and Shen Lu into the lobby and poured them coffee.
"How long do you wish to rent it for?"
The stout man continued, "If you rent it for too short a period, I cannot rent it to you..."
"We are only renting it for one month. We will move out after one month!" Shen Lu stated.
"That won't do!" the stout man immediately refused.
"We'll pay a high price!"
Shen Lu surveyed the lobby, then said to the stout man, "Your office building has been renovated for a long time, but it still looks usable. If you don't rent it out, you won't earn a penny. If you rent it to us, you'll earn a considerable amount!"
"I said no, and that's final. Nothing you say will change my mind. You should leave now, I won't see you out," the stout man said coldly, his face showing impatience.
Jiang Yi and Shen Lu shrugged.
It seemed there was no chance of renting this office building, and they would have to find another place.
The stout man's attitude was too poor; even if he had been willing to rent it, Jiang Yi wouldn't have wanted it.
Jiang Yi and Shen Lu were preparing to leave.
Suddenly, a group of people barged into the lobby from outside. They were all arrogant and boisterous, clearly not good people.
Judging by their attire, they appeared to be local hoodlums.
Upon seeing these hoodlums, the stout man's face filled with fear, and he prepared to bolt.
However, his body was too bulky, and after only two steps, he was grabbed by the hoodlums.
"What are you running for!"
The leader of the hoodlums grabbed the stout man by his collar. "Today is the first of the month, you need to pay protection fees."
The stout man, bracing himself, transferred one hundred thousand yuan to the hoodlum.
After receiving the money, they released the stout man's collar.
The stout man's face was extremely grim.
Soon, the hoodlums' attention fell on Jiang Yi and Shen Lu. They said in a deep voice, "You want to rent this office building, right? I agree to rent it to you for one million a month, but you must pay a year's rent upfront, which is twelve million."
This was clearly extortion.
Besides, this office building belonged to the stout owner, not these hoodlums.
"You should leave quickly!" the stout owner urged Jiang Yi and Shen Lu.
As soon as he finished speaking, the leader of the hoodlums threw a punch, knocking the stout owner to the ground.
"Are you looking for death? Who told you to speak!"
The leader of the hoodlums cursed at the stout man.
The stout man, frightened, dared not speak further.
Then, the leader of the hoodlums turned his gaze back to Jiang Yi and Shen Lu, saying, "Since you want to rent the office building, hurry up and pay the money."
"You are not qualified to ask me for money!" Jiang Yi stated calmly.
Following that, Jiang Yi and Shen Lu walked directly out of the lobby.
"Who said you could leave?"
The leader of the hoodlums blocked Jiang Yi and Shen Lu's path.
"Today, you will rent this office building whether you want to or not, and twelve million, not a cent less. Otherwise, you won't be leaving here."
Jiang Yi was extremely annoyed.
"Get lost!" Jiang Yi said coldly.
"Kid, you've got a bad temper. Are you looking for death, yelling at me like that?"
The leader of the hoodlums raised his fist and swung it towards Jiang Yi's face.
Just as Jiang Yi was about to retaliate, Shen Lu acted first, taking down the leader of the hoodlums onto the ground.
"You damn woman, how dare you hit me!"
The leader of the hoodlums scrambled to his feet and shouted to his companions behind him, "What are you waiting for? Beat them!"
The other hoodlums heard this and rushed towards Jiang Yi and Shen Lu.
Jiang Yi did not make a move!
These hoodlums were easily handled by Shen Lu.
Ten seconds later, all the hoodlums were lying on the ground, groaning in pain, their cries sounding like pigs being slaughtered.
The leader of the hoodlums was stunned on the spot!
He hadn't expected Shen Lu to be so formidable. Before he could even grasp what was happening, all his companions had fallen.
After a long while, the leader of the hoodlums finally regained his senses.
"Who are you people?"
The leader of the hoodlums asked with a face full of fear.
He had lost all his previous arrogance.
"It's none of your business who we are. Get lost immediately, or it won't be just a beating you'll face," Jiang Yi warned.
Upon hearing this, the leader of the hoodlums, terrified, scrambled away!
The rest of the hoodlums also fled in disarray, fearing that Jiang Yi might change his mind and have Shen Lu kill them.