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As night falls, the neon lights of Beijing begin to flicker.

Deep Blue Plaza, a commercial landmark that has recently changed hands, is currently enveloped by countless beams of light.

After several days of emergency adjustments, the original old facade has been covered by a huge holographic projection, which looks like a crystal clear deep-sea blue sapphire, shimmering in the night.

Luxury cars lined the red carpet in front of the square.

Although it was just an internal wine tasting event, the guests attending tonight were of very high caliber due to the lingering buzz surrounding the Chen family's dramatic change and Zhang Yi's efforts to organize the gathering, which was a major draw in Beijing's social circle.

Bai Jingyou, dressed in a well-tailored dark suit, appeared tall and distinguished. He bent down to adjust Jiang Mengyao's shawl and smiled, "Tonight's main course is the human heart."

"Hey, Young Master Bai! Mengyao!"

Zhang Yi, dressed in a fiery red evening gown and holding a champagne glass, floated over like a flame.

She wore her signature charming smile, but her eyes gleamed with shrewdness. "This scene, wow, it's much more impressive than what that old fogey Chen family put on. Just now, several real estate executives were asking me if the holographic technology could be outsourced."

"I'm glad you like it, Sister Zhang." Bai Jingyou raised his glass in acknowledgment. "I'll be relying on you for hospitality tonight."

"Don't worry, since I've already taken your admission fee, I'll definitely make sure the atmosphere is lively for you." Zhang Yi blinked and lowered her voice, "But I heard that some people are being a bit unruly tonight? I saw quite a few of those... Financial Express reporters at the entrance?"

"Flies come when they smell it, that's normal." Bai Jingyou said calmly. "Ignore them, they're just an audience prepared for someone."

Just then, a commotion broke out at the entrance of the hall.

The crowd parted automatically to make way, and a young man wearing a British-style plaid suit and gold-rimmed glasses walked in.

His hair was neatly combed, and he had the reserved arrogance typical of overseas returnees. Behind him were several equally well-dressed entourage.

Beside him, Li He hunched over like a punching bag, looking utterly unwilling.

"Is that Li Zifeng from the Li family?"

"I heard that he took over the family's core business as soon as he returned to China, and he's ruthless about it."

"Looks like there's going to be a good show tonight. The Li family's arrival at this time is clearly to cause trouble."

The surrounding guests whispered among themselves, and many stopped talking, holding their wine glasses and adopting a spectator's posture.

Li Zifeng walked straight up to Bai Jingyou, his gaze lingered on Jiang Mengyao for a second before he disdainfully looked away and turned to Bai Jingyou.

"Mr. Bai, it's an honor to meet you." Li Zifeng didn't extend his hand, but adjusted his glasses, his tone carrying a hint of lecturing, "This is your so-called holographic transformation? Forgive my bluntness, but in foreign countries, such light-polluting devices would have long been boycotted by environmental organizations. It seems that domestic commercial aesthetics still have a long way to go."

He's a master of sarcasm from the moment he opens his mouth.

Bai Jingyou swirled his wine glass, a half-smile playing on his lips. "President Li just returned to the country and might not be adjusting to the time difference yet. Here, we call it technological aesthetics. As for aesthetics, that's for people with taste. If President Li isn't used to it, there's a pharmacy to the left of the exit; you can buy some eye drops to wash your eyes."

A few low laughs came from the surrounding area.

Li Zifeng's expression darkened slightly, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

He turned to look at Li He beside him and sneered, "This is the elder brother you've recognized? All you can do is talk big? No wonder Grandpa said you're hopeless."

Li He immediately switched into his dramatic persona, putting on a pained expression and tugging at Li Zifeng's sleeve: "Brother, everyone's watching, let's keep quiet. Brother Bai is actually a pretty good guy..."

"Shut up! You disgraceful thing!" Li Zifeng flung Li He's hand away with such force that he almost knocked Li He over.

Li He staggered slightly, exchanged a subtle glance with Bai Jingyou, and then pretended to cower even more as he hid behind.

"Bai Jingyou, I'm not here to argue with you today." Li Zifeng straightened his collar and sneered, "As a member of the Beijing business community, I have an obligation to remind you that doing business requires obeying the law. There are some red lines that nouveau riche like you can't cross."

As soon as he finished speaking, the revolving door in the hall was pushed open again.

This time, a group of people in uniforms came in.

The man at the head of the group was a middle-aged man with a large belly and a serious expression. His name tag on his chest read "Wang Hai, Safety Supervision Bureau".

Behind him followed seven or eight reporters with long lenses and microphones, whose flashes instantly turned the hall as bright as day.

"Stop the music! Stop it all!"

Wang Hai grabbed a megaphone and shouted loudly.

The elegant cello music stopped abruptly, leaving all the guests stunned.

Li Zifeng's lips curled into a smug smirk as he took a half-step back, adopting an expression of utter helplessness.

Wang Hai strode to the center of the venue, pointed to the holographic equipment overhead and the surrounding decorations, and said sternly, "We have received reports from the public that Deep Blue Plaza has serious fire hazards! Moreover, these high-powered projection devices are suspected of illegally using strong light, seriously affecting the lives of nearby residents! I am Wang Hai from the Safety Supervision Bureau, and I am now conducting a surprise inspection here in accordance with the law!"

The reporters swarmed forward like sharks smelling blood, their microphones almost touching Baek Kyung-woo's face.

"Mr. Bai, what explanation do you have for this violation?"

"I heard that the Chen Group left behind many safety issues. Did you fail to rectify them after you took over?"

Did DeepBlue Technology neglect fire safety in order to meet construction deadlines?

The flashes were going off like crazy, and Jiang Mengyao was so blinded that she instinctively shrank behind Bai Jingyou.

Bai Jingyou reached out and put his arm around her shoulder, pulling her into his arms. His face showed no panic, and he didn't even frown.

"Director Wang, is that right?" Bai Jingyou looked at the portly man and said calmly, "As far as I know, all the fire safety inspection procedures for Deep Blue Plaza were completed last week. As for light pollution, we are using the latest cold light source technology, which fully complies with national standards."

"Whether it meets the standards or not isn't up to you to decide, it's up to me!" Wang Hai waved his hand with an air of authority. "Now, immediately cut off all power! Clear the area! Everyone leave immediately, we're sealing it off!"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

If DeepBlue Technology were to be sealed off and kicked out at such a high-end party, it would be a complete disgrace.

The stock price will definitely hit the daily limit down first thing tomorrow morning.

Li Zifeng stood aside and sighed with feigned regret: "President Bai, you see, I told you to be careful about the red lines. With so many guests, if a safety accident happens, can you take responsibility? I think we should cooperate with Director Wang and close the store for rectification."

"Yes, Mr. Bai, safety comes first."

"Tsk tsk, it seems that Deep Blue Technology is all show and no substance."

Among the crowd, several people who were clearly planted by Li Zifeng started making a fuss.

Bai Jingyou watched this scene and suddenly smiled.

He released Jiang Mengyao, took a step forward, and looked directly into Wang Hai's eyes: "Director Wang, are you sure you want to put up the seal? Once it's on, it won't be able to be removed."

"Enough nonsense! I'm just following the law!" Wang Hai's heart skipped a beat, but remembering the huge benefits Li Zifeng had promised, he forced a smile and roared, "Men! Take action!"

Several henchmen were about to step forward with the seals in hand.

"Wait a minute."

A clear, cool female voice rang out.

Ye Lingqing, dressed in a black business suit and high heels, walked out from the back of the crowd.

She held a tablet computer in her hand, exuding an aura of power, like a queen descending to earth.

"Miss Ye...?" Wang Hai was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting the eldest daughter of the Ye family to be here.

Ye Lingqing didn't even glance at Li Zifeng. She walked directly to Wang Hai and handed him the tablet computer. A video with unclear audio was playing on the screen, but the sound was perfectly clear.

"...This money will be transferred to my overseas account...As long as we sabotage the opening ceremony of Deep Blue Plaza...Don't worry, we can easily find some excuse to freeze it..."

Wang Hai's face turned deathly pale instantly, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.

The audio in that video was clearly a recording of his conversation with Li Zifeng's middleman at the club the night before last!

"Director Wang, if this video is sent to the Discipline Inspection Commission's email address, do you think you'll still be standing here talking to me about acting in accordance with the law?" Ye Lingqing had a cold smile on her lips, and her voice was very low, only a few of them could hear it.

Wang Hai's legs began to tremble, and he could barely hold the megaphone in his hands.

He looked at Li Zifeng in horror, then at Bai Jingyou who had a calm expression, and finally realized what kind of tough nut he had kicked.

"Misunderstanding...it's all a misunderstanding!"

Wang Hai wiped the sweat from his brow and turned to yell at his men, "Stop! Um... the instrument data was wrong just now! I've checked it again, and the equipment at Deep Blue Plaza... cough cough, it completely meets the standards! It's perfectly safe! There are no hidden dangers!"

The entire venue was deathly silent.

Everyone stared in disbelief at this dramatic scene.

One second they're sealing off the door and arresting people, the next they're completely compliant? This change of heart is faster than flipping through a book!

The reporters were dumbfounded, holding their cameras, unsure whether to take pictures or not.

Li Zifeng's smile froze completely, his glasses nearly slipping down: "Director Wang, you... what did you say? How could you..."

"Mr. Li!" Wang Hai interrupted him loudly, seemingly trying to distance himself from the situation. "Our law enforcement department values ​​evidence! After on-site inspection, the fire safety facilities here are not only up to standard but also very advanced! However, the information provided by the whistleblower is seriously inaccurate, constituting a false police report and disrupting public order!"

After saying that, Wang Hai didn't dare look at Li Zifeng's face, which was as black as the bottom of a pot. He bowed and scraped to Bai Jingyou and Ye Lingqing, saying, "President Bai, Miss Ye, we're sorry to have bothered you! We'll be leaving now!"

He and his men fled the scene in a sorry state, as if they were being chased by ghosts.

The hall fell silent again, but there was an eerie awkwardness to the silence.

All eyes were on Li Zifeng.

Just moments ago, the eldest son of the Li family was high and mighty, pointing fingers at everything. Now, he was like a clown stripped naked, standing in the center of the stage, caught in a dilemma.

"Slap, slap, slap."

Bai Jingyou slowly clapped his hands, breaking the silence.

"Excellent." Bai Jingyou walked up to Li Zifeng, looked at his face which was turning blue with anger, and smiled. "President Li, you've come all this way just to give our Deep Blue Plaza a free official security certification? I appreciate your kind gesture."

The surrounding guests could no longer contain themselves and burst into laughter.

"Is this young master of the Li family here to be a joke?"

"To lift a rock only to drop it on one's own foot, how shameful."

"President Bai is truly remarkable; he won without shedding a drop of blood."

Li Zifeng's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, his nails digging deep into his flesh. He glared at Bai Jingyou, gritting his teeth, and said, "Bai Jingyou, don't get too cocky. This is just the beginning. We'll see!"

"I'm available anytime." Bai Jingyou's eyes turned cold, his voice low and oppressive. "But next time, remember to keep your tail hidden. The waters of the capital are deep; be careful not to drown."

Li Zifeng took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, and turned to leave.

"etc."

Bai Jingyou suddenly called out to him.

Li Zifeng stopped and turned around to glare at him angrily: "What else do you want?"

Bai Jingyou pointed to the reporters who hadn't yet left, a playful smile curving his lips: "Since our reporter friends are all here, it wouldn't be polite not to reciprocate. Coincidentally, I also have some information about the Quantum Fund, and I'd like to ask President Li for his advice."