Chapter 306: He Must Follow Orders!

“Pre-paying six months’ salary before even starting the job?”

Meng Fan looked at the other person with slight surprise.

Although two million was nothing to him now, he didn’t understand why the other party brought this up immediately.

He wasn’t lacking money, but that didn’t mean he would just lend it freely to anyone who asked.

“Deng Xin, may I ask the real reason for this request?” Shen Fei asked in confusion.

Hearing this, Deng Xin lowered his eyes.

He thought for a while, then looked up at Shen Fei.

Since this person would find out sooner or later, it would be better if he spoke up now.

“President Shen, I think you’ve already heard from Old Zhong why I left the army, right? Because of my mistake, a precious life was lost! And that family was plunged into endless sorrow! I’ve been trying to help them move on, but it seems my ability is still not enough.”

When Deng Xin said this, his expression showed great struggle and pain.

Although the mistake wasn’t entirely his fault, and he couldn’t control the brutal thoughts of the criminal, Deng Xin still blamed himself for the incident.

After leaving the army, he realized just how weak his own strength was.

It was at his lowest point that he received a call from Zhong Qi.

When he heard Zhong Qi’s words, Deng Xin suddenly found hope.

He needed money to help the grieving family live a better life.

He also understood that asking for an advance of a year’s salary sounded completely absurd.

As soon as Deng Xin finished speaking, a look of admiration flashed in Shen Fei’s eyes.

“Are you satisfied with an annual salary of two million?”

“Yes, very satisfied!”

Deng Xin was somewhat surprised to hear Shen Fei say this.

Such a request would make any boss frown, yet this boss didn’t, and even asked if he was satisfied with the salary.

“Alright! Give me your account, and I’ll transfer it later tonight!” Shen Fei said cheerfully.

“Thank you, President Shen!” Deng Xin said, his lips trembling slightly.

Shen Fei smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

After a pause, he suddenly asked,

“Deng Xin, if I were to establish a top-tier professional security consulting company, would you help out?”

“A security consulting company? Like some foreign organization?”

Deng Xin frowned.

“President Shen, does the quality of my answer have anything to do with my salary or the advance?”

“Don’t worry, it has nothing to do with either! Your salary will remain the same, and I’ll still give you the advance! I’m just asking if it’s possible. If you can help, I’ll be happy. But if not, I understand!” Shen Fei said.

Deng Xin looked conflicted, then frowned at Shen Fei.

“President Shen, what do you mean by ‘help’?”

“It’s about the initial work for the company, like recruiting qualified bodyguards, training them, and so on. You were part of the army, so I believe you understand these things better than I do! Also, if you have friends who are interested, it’s fine—salaries are negotiable!” Shen Fei said with a smile.

After seeing Deng Xin’s solemn expression, Shen Fei quickly added,

“We are all law-abiding citizens! Besides, you all were part of the nation. I wouldn’t ask you to do anything that goes against your conscience!”

Deng Xin didn’t immediately respond to Shen Fei and instead paused for a while.

“President Shen, what exactly is the purpose of this company?”

“Hmm? Of course, it’s for security protection! In China, there’s currently no company of this caliber. Even if there are some, they’re not reputable. After my daughter was kidnapped, I had this idea!” Shen Fei said frankly.

“Alright! I’ll check with the people I know to see if anyone is interested!” Deng Xin said.

“Good! Thank you in advance!” Shen Fei said, smiling.

Noticing the scar on Deng Xin’s forehead, Shen Fei asked curiously, “What happened to the scar on your head?”

“Oh, this? It happened in my second year in the army. I was young and full of energy. While fighting drug dealers at the border, I got injured by one of them!” Deng Xin said nonchalantly, as if the whole incident had nothing to do with him.

Shen Fei pointed to a product on the table and said, “Scar cream—it can help fade scars. Would you like a few bottles?”

However, Deng Xin immediately rejected.

“Thank you, President Shen, but there’s no need. This scar is my badge of honor. That time, we wiped out several drug dens in one go!”

After Deng Xin said this, Shen Fei felt a deep respect for him.

At that moment, he felt small in front of Deng Xin.

Just as the two were silent, an urgent ringtone broke the quiet atmosphere.

“Hmm? Tiancheng?” Shen Fei said in confusion.

“Brother Fei, didn’t you say you needed bodyguards? I found some! I got eight, and Yuantai found three! When are you free?” Jiang Tiancheng asked.

“I’m at the company now. Why don’t you pick a place?” Shen Fei replied.

“Alright! I’ll choose Yuan Ge Base. You can see their skills there,” Jiang Tiancheng laughed.

“Tell me about these people first!” Shen Fei said seriously.

“Four are national Taekwondo champions, three are traditional martial arts experts, and one is a retired soldier. Brother Fei, don’t worry, all of them have clean records!” Jiang Tiancheng said confidently.

“Alright, send me the location. I also need to talk to you about Yueyue’s school transfer. I can’t delay it any longer,” Shen Fei said seriously.

“Brother Fei, I’ve already thought about it! Good thing you brought it up; we’ll discuss it face-to-face. That Windmill Kindergarten is fine, but with your current status, Yueyue can’t stay there anymore!” Jiang Tiancheng said quickly.

“Alright, let’s meet and talk!” Shen Fei said impatiently.

“Got it! I’ll send the location now!”

The moment the call ended, Jiang Tiancheng sent the location to Shen Fei.

Shen Fei smiled slyly and turned to Deng Xin. “Deng Xin, do you have any plans later?”

Deng Xin looked confused, but shook his head.

“No, President Shen.”

“Good. Come with me to a place,” Shen Fei said with a smile.

“Alright!” Deng Xin replied immediately.

He had no idea what Shen Fei was planning, but based on his military experience, Deng Xin understood that the most important thing now was to follow orders!

—————- END —————-

Chapter 307: President Shen is Powerful!

At Yuan Ge Base.

When Shen Fei and Deng Xin arrived, Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yuantai were already waiting at the entrance.

“Brother Fei!!!”

Upon seeing Shen Fei, the two immediately greeted him warmly.

However, Hu Yuantai felt a bit guilty at this moment.

He hadn’t known about the big incident at Shen Fei’s home yesterday!

It was only today, when Tiancheng mentioned it, that he found out.

But his guilt stemmed from the fact that Shen Fei had not only helped him make money but also saved his life!

He hadn’t been able to help in any way…

“Good!” Shen Fei replied with a smile.

Jiang Tiancheng then looked at the middle-aged man behind Shen Fei, puzzled, and asked, “Brother Fei, who is he?”

“Deng Xin, the brother that Captain Zhong introduced yesterday!” Shen Fei said.

“Wow, Captain Zhong really knows his stuff! He mentioned him yesterday, and today, he’s already brought him here!” Jiang Tiancheng said, surprised.

“Efficiency is indeed impressive!” Shen Fei stroked his chin in agreement.

Then he turned to Jiang Tiancheng, “Where are the people you brought?”

“They’re all inside!” Jiang Tiancheng quickly responded.

“Lead the way!” Shen Fei said.

Naturally, Jiang Tiancheng was more than happy to comply and eagerly walked ahead.

The four of them walked along, observing the surroundings, until they reached the center of the base.

When Shen Fei saw the setup, he froze.

“What exactly is this base for? There’s a training platform, and even a shooting range? From the decor, it looks no different from a military base!”

Unbeknownst to Shen Fei, even Deng Xin, standing beside him, had a grim expression upon seeing these facilities.

After all, he had once been part of the military and was extremely sensitive to such things.

This wasn’t an entertainment venue—it was clearly a small, fully-equipped military unit!

“Brother Fei, this place is divided into two parts! We’re in the part that’s not open to the public! The people who come here are all rich second-generation heirs! It serves as both their entertainment and a place for those about to join the military to get some early training!” Jiang Tiancheng explained, then sighed with admiration, “But I have to say, the boss who set up this base is really talented! Just this place has brought together all the official and business second-generation heirs from the entire city! I’ve tried to get some information, but their staff’s secrecy is incredible. No matter how I tried to fish for details, I didn’t get anything useful!”

Although Jiang Tiancheng was speaking out of admiration, Hu Yuantai’s expression subtly changed, and he quickly returned to normal.

But even with his quick recovery, Shen Fei noticed.

“Let’s not talk about that. Where are the people you brought?” Shen Fei asked nonchalantly.

“They’re waiting inside. We don’t need to go in. Just have them come out!” Jiang Tiancheng gestured to a small building ahead, then called over a staff member and whispered a few words.

Before long, a group of over a dozen men and women walked out of the small building.

Considering the protection targets, Jiang Tiancheng had only recruited young people.

“Brother Fei, the two men and one woman on the far left were found by Yuantai. The rest were brought by me!” Jiang Tiancheng pointed to the left.

Shen Fei nodded but kept his eyes fixed on the two men and one woman Hu Yuantai had found.

These three people gave him a sense of familiarity.

In his previous life, as the wealthiest person in China, he had once been invited to watch a military parade from a city tower.

That experience gave him a deeper understanding of such occasions.

When he saw those three people, the same sense of safety, as if under protection, resurfaced.

“Mr. Wei, Mr. Zhou, Mr. Li!” the eight people greeted the three in front.

The other three looked at Jiang Tiancheng, Hu Yuantai, and Shen Fei without showing subordination, but with a certain sense of dignity.

“Let’s all introduce ourselves!” Jiang Tiancheng said.

“Wei Sheng, national Taekwondo champion!”

“Zhou Zixu, master of Wudang Mountain!”

“Li Ning, national Taekwondo champion two years ago!”

“Zhao Jun, local Sanda champion!”

“Wang Qi, a coach in various martial arts, specializing in mixed martial arts!”

“Xu Nana, recently retired from the special forces. Looking for a high-paying job, I heard about this from Mr. Jiang and came to apply!”

The eight people Jiang Tiancheng brought were all actively introducing themselves.

However, when it came to the three people Hu Yuantai found, they remained silent.

“Yuantai, what’s going on here?” Jiang Tiancheng asked, puzzled.

“Ah, I’m not sure. Maybe they’re just not used to this?” Hu Yuantai said awkwardly, scratching his head.

Just as Jiang Tiancheng was about to express his displeasure, Shen Fei cut him off.

“Alright, enough said! I trust the people you two brought!” Shen Fei said.

“But isn’t introducing yourself the most basic etiquette when looking for a job?” Jiang Tiancheng insisted.

Upon hearing this, the three of them immediately introduced themselves.

“Yuan Song!”

“Zhao Ran!”

“Mo Xiang!”

Brief and to the point, they provided no additional information.

This left Jiang Tiancheng speechless.

If these three weren’t people he brought in, he would definitely have scolded them for their arrogance in a job interview.

“Alright, I’ve met everyone. Hello!” Shen Fei said with a smile.

“Now, Brother Fei, would you like to test their skills?” Jiang Tiancheng asked in a serious tone.

Shen Fei had already chosen his candidates upon seeing them, but not wanting to disappoint Jiang Tiancheng, he nodded, “Sure!”

“Deng Xin, you can be the one to test them!”

Upon hearing this, Deng Xin finally understood why Shen Fei had brought him here.

He simply nodded and said no more.

Looking at the group, Deng Xin casually said, “Who’s first?”

Wei Sheng, the national Taekwondo champion, instantly became eager.

But before he acted, he looked at Shen Fei.

“President Shen, I’m fine with the test, but shouldn’t we clarify something beforehand? What if we’re not satisfied with the conditions after the test?”

As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere immediately froze.

Jiang Tiancheng’s expression also soured.

“Wei Sheng, what do you mean by that? I brought you here to see how strong you are, and now you…” Jiang Tiancheng said, dissatisfied.

Before he could finish, Wei Sheng interrupted him.

“Mr. Jiang, I understand your intentions. I’m just asking on behalf of the others. If we’re not happy, it would all be in vain, right?”

Hearing this, Shen Fei furrowed his brows.

No matter the outcome of this test, he would never use this person again.

Someone like him, who might throw his employer under the bus in danger, was not worth keeping.

“You win, your annual salary will be one million, with a 30% increase every year! Other benefits will be the same!”

“Alright, President Shen is powerful!” Wei Sheng said with a laugh, then immediately ran towards Deng Xin.

He threw a left hook, and before his opponent could react, he kicked out with his left foot.

But Deng Xin was no easy target.

With a swift spin, he dodged the sudden attack and landed a punch of his own.

The entire exchange took no more than five seconds!

—————- END —————-

Chapter 308: Just Watch and Give It a Try!

“Ugh! What are you doing? You didn’t even call for the start!”

Seeing the punch coming within five centimeters of his face, Wei Sheng gasped and furiously shouted.

“Hmph!”

Deng Xin, upon hearing this, snorted coldly and then looked sharply at Wei Sheng.

“As a bodyguard, you’re already unqualified! Do you expect the assailant to announce when they are going to strike? Ridiculous!”

“You’re eliminated!”

As soon as these words were spoken, Wei Sheng, feeling guilty, lowered his head, his face flushed with embarrassment.

The national Taekwondo champion now resembled a defeated rooster.

Deng Xin, after steadying himself, suddenly turned his fierce gaze to the remaining fighters.

Without warning, he rushed towards the Sanda (Chinese free fighting) champion.

Even though the opponent had already mentally prepared after Deng Xin’s earlier remarks, facing such a sudden attack from a strong opponent, they lasted only fifteen seconds before losing ground.

Afterward, Deng Xin tested the remaining champions and traditional martial artists.

As expected, all of them were defeated one by one.

After the round, only Xu Nana, who had just retired from the army, and the three individuals brought by Hu Yuantai remained.

This time, Deng Xin paused for a moment, then asked:

“Which special forces unit were you with before you retired?”

“District 8,” Xu Nana replied with a smile.

“Why didn’t you stay there?” Deng Xin asked again.

“It’s because I…” Xu Nana lowered her head, thought for a moment, then slowly began to speak.

But before she could finish, she suddenly smiled and threw a punch straight at Deng Xin.

“Not bad!”

Deng Xin raised an eyebrow as he blocked her punch.

The testing continued without any hesitation, with Deng Xin showing no mercy, pushing Xu Nana to her limits.

After three minutes, Xu Nana was kicked in the stomach by Deng Xin and staggered back, finally admitting her defeat.

After sparring with Xu Nana, Deng Xin turned his attention to the other three.

Once again, it was sudden.

But this time, it wasn’t Deng Xin who made the first move—it was the woman among the three, Zhao Ran.

Her movements were swift and smooth, incorporating Sanda and grappling techniques.

With each punch and kick, Deng Xin quickly found himself on the defensive.

Finally, after Zhao Ran executed a final kicking move, Deng Xin was kicked in the abdomen.

His eyes were full of disbelief.

It felt as though all his moves had been countered one by one, as if she had predicted his every attack.

Seeing Deng Xin in such a state, Zhao Ran calmly said:

“If this were in a real fight, I would have knocked you down five times by now! You’re skilled, but you’re a good rookie!”

Her tone was neutral, but there was a slight hint of praise.

Compared to her earlier indifference, Zhao Ran now appeared more approachable.

Hearing this, Deng Xin realized that Zhao Ran had still held back during the fight.

Otherwise, he would have been knocked out in five minutes!

After gathering his thoughts, Deng Xin looked at the other two men.

Seeing this, Zhao Ran slightly shook her head.

“They don’t need to step in! You can’t beat them, and you definitely can’t beat them together!”

When she said this, Deng Xin felt somewhat defeated.

But at the same time, his curiosity about the backgrounds of these people grew.

He hadn’t expected such impressive individuals to be applying as bodyguards!

This was truly baffling!

Watching this unfold, Jiang Tiancheng, who had been observing everything, was filled with disbelief.

They had been hiding their true abilities!

The demeanor of these individuals was completely different from earlier!

Jiang Tiancheng had been angered by their earlier rudeness, but now, filled with admiration, he respected their strength.

Indeed, people with power can be confident in anything they do!

“Yu… Yuantai, where did you find these people?” Jiang Tiancheng asked, puzzled.

“You said Brother Fei needs bodyguards, so I had to be careful!” Hu Yuantai answered without hesitation.

All of this was noticed by Shen Fei, who glanced at Hu Yuantai with interest.

Just now, as soon as Zhao Ran made her move, it was clear she wasn’t an ordinary person.

Upon hearing Hu Yuantai’s response, Jiang Tiancheng understood that he didn’t want to reveal too much.

But since Hu Yuantai often behaved this way, he just smiled and skipped the topic. He then turned to Shen Fei and asked:

“Brother Fei, these people… I really didn’t expect this! My apologies!”

“There’s no need to apologize! Losing to Deng Xin is inevitable!” Shen Fei replied calmly.

“What should we do with these people?” Jiang Tiancheng asked.

“Let Xu Nana stay, along with the three Hu Yuantai brought! As for the others, give each of them 30,000, reimburse their travel expenses, and buy their return tickets!” Shen Fei calmly instructed.

“Got it! I’ll take care of it right away!” Jiang Tiancheng said as he walked forward to talk to the group.

Not long after, only Shen Fei, Xu Nana, Zhao Ran, and the three remained in the arena.

“Mr. Shen, does this mean I can stay?” Xu Nana, surprised, asked as the others were persuaded to leave.

“Yes! A million a year, with all the benefits you deserve! And you’ll get a 10% raise every year!” Shen Fei smiled.

“But your duties will include being my wife’s bodyguard, as well as acting as a driver and secretary!”

Xu Nana immediately picked up on the mention of a million-dollar salary, which made her happy.

In the army, she never had to worry about such matters.

But now, outside of the army, she had no support and needed to consider her future development and how to earn money.

This wasn’t just about her life, it was about her future.

However, when she heard about the secretary role, she hesitated.

After all, she was just a soldier before.

“Mr. Shen, I can be a bodyguard and a driver, but I’ve never worked as a secretary!” Xu Nana said, looking troubled.

“That’s fine! Just because you’ve never done it doesn’t mean you can’t! Someone will teach you!” Shen Fei reassured her.

“Okay, I’m relieved now!” Xu Nana said happily.

After arranging things for Xu Nana, Shen Fei turned to the other three.

“Yuan Song, Zhao Ran, Mo Xiang, if you three are willing to be my and my wife’s bodyguards, what would it take for you to agree?”

Zhao Ran and Mo Xiang didn’t respond, but looked at Yuan Song.

“Just watch and give it a try! If it feels right, that’s enough for me!” Yuan Song replied indifferently.

This posed a challenge for Shen Fei.

Asking for specific terms was clearly easier than leaving it open-ended!

“How about this? I’ll discuss it further with Yuantai, then get back to you! Zhao Ran and Mo Xiang, you’ll protect my wife and child! Yuan Song, you’ll be responsible for my safety. How does that sound?” Shen Fei said honestly.

“Sounds good!” the three said quickly.

Shen Fei nodded in satisfaction.

As for their backgrounds, although he was curious, he wouldn’t ask unless they volunteered the information.

After organizing their work, Shen Fei then looked at the two remaining people.

“Yuantai, Tiancheng, let’s find a place to discuss Yueyue’s school transfer and this training base. Can we get in touch with the owner? I want to buy it!”

While saying this, Shen Fei mostly focused his gaze on Hu Yuantai.

This made Hu Yuantai feel a bit guilty.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 309: You can’t be so reckless just because you have money!

Shen Fei followed Hu Yantai and Jiang Tiancheng to the private room on the third floor of the Yuan Ge base.

This private room had a large floor-to-ceiling window that offered a perfect view of the entire Yuan Ge base.

“Brother Fei, are you kidding? Buy this? Are you sure?”

As soon as they sat down, Jiang Tiancheng couldn’t wait to ask the question that had been bothering him.

“Does it sound like a joke?” Shen Fei responded with a question of his own.

“Brother Fei, it’s not that I’m doubting you, but why buy this land? What’s the point? Is there a new project in mind?”

At the mention of the latter, Jiang Tiancheng became visibly excited.

However, Shen Fei casually replied,

“New project? No, not really! Anyway, let’s talk about Yueyue’s school transfer first. What are your thoughts?”

“Of course, I have a suggestion—Widelly Kindergarten in Shenzhen!”

Jiang Tiancheng quickly offered his suggestion.

After a pause, worried that Shen Fei might not like the idea, he continued to persuade him,

“Brother Fei, when I first thought about transferring Yueyue, this was the first school I wanted to recommend! All the children in that school either come from wealthy families or high-ranking officials! The families there have assets worth billions! Children of rich families and government officials all attend there!”

“Just think about it—since the school has to ensure the safety of these children, their security system must be top-notch! Not only are the guards well-trained, but even the school buses are bulletproof, and the drivers are handpicked!”

To Jiang Tiancheng’s surprise, Shen Fei frowned slightly upon hearing this.

“Can you get Yueyue in there?”

“Ah…” Jiang Tiancheng nervously shook his head.

“Not me. That’s impossible. Not to mention getting in, the principal doesn’t even pay attention to me. Besides, this school is special—you can’t just buy your way in! Last year, there was some fool who suddenly got rich and tried to send his kid there with his money. The principal rejected him! The fool thought he hadn’t paid enough, so he added two billion more, but the principal still rejected him! He got upset and caused a big scene. As a result, every decent kindergarten in Shenzhen refused to take his child! His kid ended up going to a regular kindergarten!”

As Jiang Tiancheng continued talking, he strayed further off-topic.

Before Shen Fei could speak, Hu Yantai shot Jiang Tiancheng a look of disdain.

“Just get to the point, why are you rambling about other people? Brother Fei asked you if you have the connections to get in, why bring up others? If you don’t have that ability, then stop talking about Widelly Kindergarten!”

Jiang Tiancheng wasn’t pleased with Hu Yantai’s remark.

“Look at you, I haven’t even gotten to the main point yet! Although I can’t do it, my old man can! The principal used to work under my old man for a while! A lot of the staff at that school have had dealings with my old man!”

“Should’ve said that from the start! Why waste time with all this nonsense?” Hu Yantai interrupted sharply.

Shen Fei thought for a moment, then asked with some curiosity,

“Besides that, are there any other options? Isn’t this a bit too flashy?”

“Brother Fei, flashy? With your current status, you should be a little more flashy! Besides, which kindergarten in Shenzhen can compare to this? It’s the best!”

Jiang Tiancheng hesitated, then added,

“Brother Fei, I don’t think you should refuse anymore. Just go with Widelly Kindergarten! Have my old man make a call, and it’ll be done! We won’t even need to bother with paperwork; you can just take Yueyue straight in!”

Shen Fei thought for a long while before nodding slowly,

“Alright! We’ll go with that kindergarten. You let your old man know, then I’ll give him a call to thank him.”

Once this matter was settled, Jiang Tiancheng quickly shifted his focus back to the issue at hand.

“Brother Fei, Yueyue’s school transfer is settled. Now, can you explain why you want to buy this base? This idea came out of nowhere!”

Jiang Tiancheng asked out of instinct.

He had already come to expect that whenever Shen Fei made a move, it would always be a lucrative short-term project.

But to just decide to buy this Yuan Ge base after a simple visit?

That idea was too crazy!

Even with money, you can’t be this reckless!

“I plan to establish the country’s first top-tier security consulting company! I want to recruit a team and train them at this base! I think this place fits the bill,” Shen Fei replied calmly.

“Huh? What would you do with that? Brother Fei, making money this way is way slower than selling scar ointment! And how much can you really earn from sending security guards and bodyguards around?” Jiang Tiancheng said in shock.

“Yes! I understand, this is the case in China. But I never intended to make money from this here!” Shen Fei smiled.

“Hiss, don’t tell me you plan to make a big profit abroad?” Jiang Tiancheng exclaimed.

At this, Hu Yantai lost his composure.

He immediately thought of a top-tier security consulting company abroad—Blackwater.

This company had a stellar reputation worldwide for its excellent security services.

Especially for someone like Hu Yantai, he was certainly familiar with them.

But now Shen Fei wanted to build a similar company?

How is that possible?

Even though Shen Fei never mentioned Blackwater, Hu Yantai immediately thought of them after hearing Shen Fei’s plans.

Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yantai exchanged looks.

“Alright, you guys are thinking a little too far ahead!” Shen Fei smiled faintly.

Then, he turned to Jiang Tiancheng and asked,

“By the way, do you think this land can be bought?”

Although Shen Fei was asking both of them, his gaze was more focused on Hu Yantai.

But remembering Hu Yantai’s earlier response, he didn’t directly look at him.

Upon hearing Shen Fei’s question, Jiang Tiancheng’s expression immediately dropped.

“Brother Fei, it’s not that I can’t do it, but the owner of this place is too mysterious! I’ve tried every possible way to gather information but couldn’t get a single lead!”

He leaned forward slightly and whispered,

“But Brother Fei, since you want to buy this place, I’ll pull in all my connections and dig up some info on the owner! We’ll start there, and deal with the rest later!”

—————- END —————-

Chapter 310: Just a small matter!

Upon hearing these words, Hu Yantai’s heart skipped a beat.

What this meant was that they had to dig up information on the owner of this place, right?

After a pause, he quickly said,

“Brother Fei, I’m not saying anything bad, but after Tiancheng has been trying to find the background of this base for so long without success, it’s clear the owner behind it must be someone important! Based on this, can you really be sure that if you find the owner, they will sell this place to you? I think the chances are very small!”

“True, I hadn’t thought of that!” Jiang Tiancheng awkwardly laughed.

After sorting out his thoughts, he also tried to advise,

“Brother Fei, what Yuan Tai said makes a lot of sense! Think about it, such a big base gathering the children of the rich and powerful families of Shenzhen, not to mention the second-generation officials and businessmen. How could the owner just casually let this place go? Besides, someone who can afford to run this business surely doesn’t lack money! Under such circumstances, how could the owner just sell it so easily?”

Were they making valid points?

Of course!

Did Shen Fei not know this?

Impossible!

If he hadn’t noticed Hu Yantai’s unusual behavior earlier, he wouldn’t have brought this up.

But he had noticed.

In order to find out more about Hu Yantai’s background, he deliberately asked this question.

The intention behind wanting to buy the base was simply to test Hu Yantai and see what he knew!

“Brother Fei, if you really want to have such a base, it’d be easier to buy a piece of land and build something from scratch! This place has so many issues. How will you handle those second-generation officials and businessmen? Isn’t it just more trouble?” Hu Yantai quickly added when he saw Shen Fei’s expression change.

Shen Fei had intended to probe Hu Yantai’s identity with this conversation.

But after hearing Hu Yantai’s words, he understood that he wasn’t going to get any more information about his background for now.

After all, what Hu Yantai said made perfect sense.

“Brother Fei, if you really want to set up a training base, we can help. It’d be much better than this second-hand base, don’t you think?” Hu Yantai quickly added.

“Yeah, you have a point!” Shen Fei nodded slightly, though his gaze lingered on Hu Yantai for a moment.

He had long known that Hu Yantai’s identity was extraordinary.

But at that time, what he needed to focus on was strengthening himself, so he had never pursued Hu Yantai’s background.

Now, however, Hu Yantai had introduced him to those three people, which truly astonished him!

This only made him more curious about Hu Yantai’s background.

But since Hu Yantai had already said so much, Shen Fei decided to stop pressing further.

“Brother Fei, if you really want to start this company, can I join in?”

Not sensing the tension between Shen Fei and Hu Yantai, Jiang Tiancheng asked seriously.

What Jiang Tiancheng didn’t realize was that Hu Yantai had no interest in this idea anymore.

In Hu Yantai’s view, it was too dangerous.

The implications behind it were far too sensitive.

Upon hearing Jiang Tiancheng’s question, Shen Fei shook his head.

“Tiancheng, you’re not suitable!”

“Brother Fei! Why am I not suitable? There must be a reason!” Jiang Tiancheng quickly responded.

“You always have a million questions! Just accept it—you’re not suitable! But, you can’t invest, but you can introduce people! Just introduce a few wealthy people to us privately, and I’ll give you a commission!” Shen Fei joked.

At this, Jiang Tiancheng immediately understood.

In this matter, he really couldn’t invest.

And Hu Yantai, seeing that Shen Fei had shifted his focus away from Yuan Ge base, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He quickly changed the subject.

“Brother Fei, I’ve heard a rumor recently. Though it’s just a small lead, it seems highly likely. The auction for Luohu Mountain may be scheduled for the middle of next month! But our company is still new. Although we’ve got the qualifications, we’re not well-known. We’ll need to sign up ourselves!”

“Alright, we’ll handle it however we need to. Someone will follow us. Just be ready to adapt! But we must secure it! I’ve already got the design and planning for Luohu Mountain. Once we win the auction, we can start the construction soon!” Shen Fei said calmly.

“Good! That’s settled then!” Hu Yantai smiled for the first time.

Little did he know, Shen Fei hadn’t given up on probing Hu Yantai’s background.

Taking a small sip of his coffee, Shen Fei regretfully said,

“What a pity! The location here is great, the facilities are complete, and the view is nice. If we could buy it, that would be perfect!”

As soon as these words were spoken, Hu Yantai, who had just relaxed, felt his heart sink again.

Why was the conversation returning to this topic?

Seeing Hu Yantai’s expression out of the corner of his eye, Shen Fei smiled slightly.

“Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore! Tiancheng, you’ll handle Yueyue’s school transfer, right? Yuan Tai, I do want to set up a base. Can you help me find a suitable plot of land? If you find one, let me know, and we can buy it directly and start building!”

As soon as he finished speaking, both of them responded in unison.

“Alright! Leave it to us!”

Shen Fei nodded and then looked at the two of them with a smile.

“Okay, I’ve been out long enough. I’ll head back now and arrange things for the bodyguards!”

Throughout the conversation, Shen Fei had never mentioned anything about the backgrounds of the three people Hu Yantai brought.

This made Hu Yantai feel uneasy.

Now he was afraid that Shen Fei would ask about them, but also afraid that Shen Fei wouldn’t.

Shen Fei’s attitude showed no concern, which made him unsure how to react.

After leaving the base with the four of them, Deng Xin drove, and Shen Fei rode with Xu Nana.

The other three went in a separate car.

The two cars arrived at the Xin Yue Group one after the other.

Yuan Song, Zhao Ran, and Mo Xiang originally intended to secretly protect Shen Fei, but they couldn’t resist his invitation and followed him openly.

Just as they entered the company’s lobby, Yuan Song suddenly spoke up.

“President Shen, I have a suggestion, but I’m not sure if I should bring it up.”

“What is it?” Shen Fei asked in surprise.

“If you want to protect your personal safety to the greatest extent, you should switch to a bulletproof car! The money for a new car is just a small matter for you!” Yuan Song said indifferently.