聂言的视线落在了远处谢瑶的身上，美丽的谢瑶，让人不禁怦然心动。

Chapter 1 The Beginning

Nie Yan still remembered that scene. He hid on the rooftop and used a sniper rifle to fire a bullet that pierced Cao Xu's head, and blood spurted out, flowing all over the ground.

That shot, Nie Yan fired in anger, releasing all his hatred for Cao Xu.

In this life, when Nie Yan saw Cao Xu again, he no longer had the bone-deep hatred of his previous life. After all, his parents were still alive. But if Cao Xu attacked anyone around him and hurt them, Nie Yan would never let Cao Xu off!

Even if he was still insignificant compared to the powerful Century Financial Group, he was getting stronger little by little. One day, he would shake the foundations of the Century Financial Group!

Twenty percent of the Century Financial Group's profits were earned in the virtual industry, and ninety percent of the profits were related to the virtual industry. Once the Century Financial Group's leading position in the virtual industry was shaken, the whole body would be affected. The Century Financial Group's life would not be so easy.

Opposite Cao Xu sat a young man, about twenty-three or four years old, with a tall figure, handsome appearance, and a touch of unruly smile on the corner of his mouth, attracting frequent glances from the surrounding women. It had to be said that this guy had a bit of a gigolo's potential. Such a look was enough to arouse the goodwill of more than 90% of women.

Several women in sexy dresses with enchanting figures went up to say hello, and he responded with a smile, appearing graceful and elegant.

His eyes scanned the crowd, and finally fell on Xie Yao in the distance. The beautiful Xie Yao made people's hearts flutter.

"Young Master Fan, what do you think? Are you interested?" Cao Xu looked at the young man, revealing a playful smile.

"Not bad, but a little too young. In a few years, she should grow even more beautiful," Fan Yuan said. He had to admit that Xie Yao was the focus of the audience, so beautiful that it made people tremble.

"She is the apple of the eye of both the Longyue Financial Group and the Zhengrong Financial Group. If you get her, you will get the full support of the Longyue Financial Group and the Zhengrong Financial Group. At that time, you can completely trample your opponents under your feet, get the inheritance rights of the Ouyun Financial Group, and be infinitely glorious. Then I will have to rely on you, my friend." Cao Xu smiled, picked up the cup on the coffee table, and took a sip of tea.

"If there really is such a day, will you be able to tolerate me?" Fan Yuan joked with a smile. Cao Xu, this old fox, was not so easy to deal with. Now that he was at a disadvantage, Cao Xu was helping him with a purpose. If there really was such a day and he threatened Cao Xu, then the two would no longer be friends, but enemies. He would be Cao Xu's first target to eliminate.

Cao Xu laughed and put the cup back on the table. It was impossible to tell what he meant. Only they knew what was in their hearts.

"What do you think about the Longyue Financial Group's investment in Niuren Tribe?" Cao Xu changed the subject.

"Just a Niuren Tribe, it can't cause much trouble. It's just a pity that Saturn and Greenland are out of reach. Otherwise, in ten days, I would definitely make Niuren Tribe shrink back to Carol City and not dare to come out," Fan Yuan said confidently, withdrawing his gaze. His confidence came from the powerful strength of Angel Corps.

"With the Longyue Financial Group's investment, the development potential of Niuren Tribe cannot be underestimated." Cao Xu's original plan was to control the five major guilds of Triumph Empire, Radiant Sacred Flame, Warblade Bloodthirst, Mage Alliance, and Sacred Guardian, sweep across the entire Greenland, and bring Greenland into his pocket. All of this was disrupted by the appearance of Niuren Tribe. Triumph Empire and Radiant Sacred Flame were in a precarious situation and lost their investment value. Warblade Bloodthirst was in danger. Mage Alliance and Sacred Guardian seemed powerful, but they still had limitations. Unless they could take down all the fortresses in the nearby cities, they could grow stronger. If Niuren Tribe was allowed to develop peacefully in Carol City, with the population base of Carol City, the future of Mage Alliance and Sacred Guardian would be worrying. Niuren Tribe disrupted his operations in Greenland. Fortunately, there were still more than twenty virtual assets, and Mage Alliance and Sacred Guardian could hold the fort for a while. He transferred most of his funds to the Saturn Empire, investing in Angel Corps and several other guilds. What made him unhappy was that Fan Yuan, the president of Angel Corps, one of the heirs of the Ouyun Financial Group, was too smart and would not let him manipulate him like others.

The rise and growth of Niuren Tribe was too sudden, and with the support of the Longyue Financial Group, how could he not care? With the help of Niuren Tribe, the Longyue Financial Group obtained six elementary fortress credit point commercial districts and one intermediate fortress credit point commercial district. The virtual industry was booming, which made him feel some threat.

Nie Yan sat in the corner. He couldn't hear what Cao Xu and Fan Yuan were talking about, but he could tell that their topic was related to Xie Yao. The playful look in Fan Yuan's eyes when he looked at Xie Yao made Nie Yan very uncomfortable.

At this moment, Fan Yuan and Cao Xu stood up and walked towards Xie Yao and Xie's father.

They exchanged polite greetings, but Nie Yan could feel that there was some hostility hidden in the smiles of Cao Xu and Xie's father. Cao Xu's visit this time should not be as simple as attending Xie Yao's birthday party.

Fan Yuan raised his wine glass and toasted Xie Yao, "Long time no see. I remember the last time we met, you were only twelve years old, and the Ouyun Financial Group and the Zhengrong Financial Group made a big deal. In the blink of an eye, six years have passed. I didn't expect that the little girl has turned into a stunning beauty." Fan Yuan's demeanor was very polite and gentlemanly, giving people a sense of cultivation.

"You're too kind. I wonder how Aunt Fan is doing now?" Xie Yao said politely, brushing it off.

Fan Yuan felt the alienation in Xie Yao's tone, his expression paused slightly, and he smiled, "She often talks about you. When will you come to Europe? We can get together."

Liu Rui also attended Xie Yao's birthday party. Because he had embarrassed himself in front of Xie Yao several times before, he was too ashamed to come over and talk to Xie Yao. When he saw Fan Yuan, he immediately revealed a trace of hostility. He knew very well who Fan Yuan was. His family background was not much worse than his. More importantly, Fan Yuan was the heir to the Ouyun Financial Group. In Europe, the Ouyun Financial Group was a leading financial group, with more financial resources than the Century Financial Group.

Fan Yuan held up his wine glass and told some interesting stories to the people around him, occasionally chatting with Xie Yao a few words, appearing at ease.

Regarding Fan Yuan's advances, Xie Yao revealed some impatience. Fan Yuan was hypocritical and lustful. In Europe, there were often rumors of him and some socialite. Naturally, she had no good feelings for Fan Yuan.

Why hasn't Nie Yan come yet? Could it be that he has forgotten? Xie Yao was a little resentful. Her eyes swept across the entire hall, and suddenly she saw Nie Yan sitting on the sofa in the corner. The resentful expression on her face was swept away, and she was overjoyed. It turned out that he had arrived long ago.

Nie Yan saw Xie Yao looking over and smiled at her.

Earlier, when he saw Xie Yao talking to Fan Yuan, Nie Yan felt a little unhappy in his heart, but when he discovered Xie Yao's delighted expression after seeing him, the haze in his heart disappeared all at once.

Fan Yuan was very popular with women, but unfortunately, Xie Yao didn't pay attention to him.

Fan Yuan was about to talk to Xie Yao when Xie Yao suddenly interrupted, "I have something to do. I'll leave for a while."

Fan Yuan's expression froze on his face, slightly embarrassed, but he quickly covered it up and smiled politely, "It's okay."

Xie Yao walked towards Nie Yan, and everyone stepped aside.

"Everyone, continue chatting." Fan Yuan smiled, his eyes following Xie Yao's back. At this time, Xie Yao sat down on the sofa opposite Nie Yan, and they seemed to be chatting very happily. He could clearly feel that Xie Yao's enthusiasm for Nie Yan was sincere, which was fundamentally different from the polite smile she had given him earlier. A layer of frost covered his face.

Several women next to him whispered.

"Who is that person?"

"I don't know. Could he be Xie Yao's boyfriend?"

"It's a bit like it. Otherwise, how could they be chatting so happily?"

A tall, heavily made-up woman with a somewhat enchanting look shook her head and said, "Definitely not Yao Yao's boyfriend. Yao Yao has never mentioned it to her family. Everyone is too concerned. He may be Yao Yao's classmate." She was Xie Yao's aunt, Xie Yi.

Xie Yi looked at Xie Yao and Nie Yan, her face ashen. This little girl was too presumptuous, acting so ostentatiously at the birthday party. She was jealous of Xie Yao's popularity at home. She often scolded Xie Yao, relying on her identity as an aunt. At home, Xie Yao and Xie Yi had a very bad relationship.

Xie Yao's heartfelt, bright smile, a little playful, surprised even Xie's father. Xie Yao was only so casual when she was in front of them.

Xie Jun looked at Nie Yan in the distance, wondering when he should talk to this kid and see what kind of person he was. But now, he didn't have much time. There were still so many people to deal with, so he couldn't leave for the time being.

"Why are you sitting here? I couldn't find you for a long time just now," Xie Yao said, looking at Nie Yan. Nie Yan was wearing a casual suit today, which looked a bit formal. She was used to seeing Nie Yan wearing casual clothes. "Where did you pick out this outfit?"

"Lance. It's the first time I've worn such clothes," Nie Yan said with a smile.

"I'll accompany you to buy clothes next time," Xie Yao said. This sentence was a bit intimate. Her pretty face was slightly hot, but she didn't change her words.

"Okay." Nie Yan nodded, took out the box from his pocket, handed it to Xie Yao, and said, "Here's a gift for you. Happy birthday."

"What is this?" Xie Yao opened the box and found a necklace. She said in surprise, "It's very beautiful. Thank you, Nie Yan."

Xie Yao took out the necklace and put it on. For her, the gift was secondary. The most important thing was that it was given by Nie Yan. The exquisite necklace shone with a dazzling and dreamy color under the light, complementing Xie Yao's fair skin. At this time, Xie Yao was as beautiful as a goddess who had fallen into the world.