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The air in the banquet hall seemed to thin out, and the suppressed tension gave way to a surge of adrenaline for everyone.

As Lin Lanfeng was dragged out like a dead dog, the once somewhat reserved celebrities of Beijing completely abandoned their airs.

They knew very well that after tonight, the business landscape of the capital city would have undergone a bloody and thorough reshuffling.

DeepBlue Technology is no longer a dark horse, but a coiled dragon.

Bai Jingyou was surrounded by the crowd, but he did not show the slightest sign of unease or arrogance.

He just smiled, a smile so perfect it was like a sophisticated AI, flawless yet devoid of warmth.

"Mr. Bai, we were blind to your greatness before, please forgive our past mistakes." A building materials supplier who had previously been close to the Li family, his hand holding the wine glass trembling slightly, approached with a beaming smile. "If Shenlan needs raw materials in the future, I'll supply them at cost price! Priority will be given to them!"

"Mr. Wang, you flatter me." Bai Jingyou gently touched his glass, his tone calm. "Business is business. As long as the quality is up to standard, DeepBlue Technology's doors are open to everyone."

This ambiguous statement was like a treasure to Mr. Wang, who nodded and bowed repeatedly, as if he had received some kind of get-out-of-jail-free card.

Bai Qing stood aside, watching this group of people who were arrogant at first but obsequious at second, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

She leaned close to Jiang Mengyao's ear and whispered, "See? This is Beijing. Yesterday they could kick you while you were down for the sake of the Li family, but today they're kneeling down and licking your brother's shoes. How boring."

Jiang Mengyao took Bai Jingyou's arm, feeling the man's steady heartbeat, and softly replied, "These are the rules Jingyou spoke of. He is now the one who sets the rules."

Just then, the crowd quieted down again. Zhao Taiyue, holding a glass of red wine, slowly walked over.

The president of the Beijing Chamber of Commerce had lost his earlier sharpness, replaced by a world-weary air. He waved away the assistant who tried to help him up and stood alone in front of Bai Jingyou.

"President Bai," Zhao Taiyue raised his glass, his voice slightly hoarse, "the younger generation surpasses the older. Tonight, this glass is for you. With the Li family fallen, the order in the capital cannot be disrupted. From now on, this responsibility will likely fall on your shoulders."

These words shocked everyone around.

This is a handover.

This marks the formal submission of the older generation of business leaders in the capital to the new king.

Bai Jingyou's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Mr. Zhao, you're too kind. Deep Blue Technology is just a business; order is something that everyone has to maintain. However..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, and raised his voice slightly: "I like rules. As long as everyone follows the rules, Deep Blue Technology is the best partner. But if anyone tries to pull something behind the scenes, the Li family and Lin Lanfeng are cautionary tales."

"Understood, understood!" A chorus of agreement rang out from the surrounding crowd.

Zhao Taiyue gave Bai Jingyou a deep look, drank the wine in his glass in one gulp, and turned to leave.

His back looked somewhat hunched under the lamplight, as if he had taken away an era.

……

Half an hour later, in the VIP box on the top floor of the Beijing Hotel.

The heavy soundproof door completely shut out the noise from outside.

There were only a few people in the room, but the atmosphere was both much more relaxed and much more somber than outside.

Bai Jingyou unbuttoned his collar and leaned back wearily on the sofa.

Jiang Mengyao sat down beside him, gently massaging his temples.

"You must be exhausted?" Bai Qing kicked off her high heels and slumped unceremoniously onto the other armchair, swirling a glass of whiskey in her hand. "But it really felt good! You didn't see the faces of those old men just now; they looked like they'd swallowed flies."

"This is just the beginning," Bai Jingyou said softly with his eyes closed. "It's easy to conquer a country, but difficult to maintain it. Although the Li family has fallen, the pie they left behind is too big for Deep Blue Technology to handle alone, nor would they dare to take it all for themselves."

Bai Jingyou took a document from Chen Mo and spread it out on the coffee table.

"The core assets of the Li Group are mainly divided into three parts." Bai Jingyou pointed to the chart on the document, "First, the retail stores and logistics network covering the whole country; second, the commercial real estate they hold in Beijing and surrounding provinces and cities; and third, the franchise licenses they hold."

"I need logistics support."

A cool, clear female voice suddenly came from the doorway.

Everyone looked up and saw Ye Lingqing walking in, dressed in a smart black business suit and high heels.

She wore exquisite makeup, her eyes were sharp as knives, and she carried a briefcase in her hand.

"President Ye, you're late." Bai Jingyou wasn't surprised; on the contrary, it was as if he had been waiting for her all along.

"I didn't even eat dinner to help you gather evidence of Lin Lanfeng's asset transfer." Ye Lingqing walked over without any politeness, sat down in the remaining empty seat, and looked directly at Bai Jingyou. "I'm not like that naive Zhang Yi. I don't care about sentiment, I only care about interests. This time, I've staked my life on this to cooperate with you. I'm going to take over the Li family's logistics system."

The atmosphere instantly became somewhat awkward.

The Li family's logistics network is a lucrative opportunity. Although it is currently somewhat paralyzed, once funds are injected to revitalize it, it will provide a continuous stream of cash flow.

Bai Jingyou tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a rhythmic tapping sound.

"Send the logistics to General Manager Ye," Bai Jingyou suddenly said.

"However," Bai Jingyou changed the subject, looking at Ye Lingqing, "all logistics data interfaces must be unconditionally opened to DeepBlue Technology. Moreover, the logistics costs for DeepBlue Select's goods must be discounted by 50%."

Ye Lingqing's smile froze for a moment, then she gritted her teeth and said, "50% off? You're leeching me off! 30% off at most!"

"Deal." Bai Jingyou agreed very readily, making Ye Lingqing feel like she had punched a cotton ball.

……

After seeing Ye Lingqing off, it was already midnight.

Bai Jingyou stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at the brightly lit capital city. The river of light formed by the bustling traffic seemed to bow down to him.

"What are you thinking about?" Jiang Mengyao took a coat and gently draped it over his shoulders.

"I was thinking about Lin Lanfeng's last look." Bai Jingyou turned around and pulled Jiang Mengyao into his arms, resting his chin on her forehead. "It was full of despair, yet also resentment. People are always like that; they don't know how to cherish what they have until they lose it and then they go crazy."

"He brought it on himself." Jiang Mengyao reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing her face against his chest. "You did the right thing. If you had lost today, you would have fared even worse than him."

"Yes." Bai Jingyou sighed, his eyes deepening. "That's how the world is, the strong prey on the weak. So I must win, and keep winning. For you, and for my sister."

"Oh right, where's my sister?" Jiang Mengyao suddenly remembered that Bai Qing had disappeared after they finished cutting the cake.

"Her?" Bai Jingyou smiled helplessly. "She said she didn't want to be a third wheel and slipped away a long time ago. She's probably dragging Chen Mo out for a late-night snack right now."

Jiang Mengyao chuckled, "Sister, you're still as carefree as ever. But... Jingyou, the Li family has fallen. What are you planning to do next?"

Bai Jingyou relaxed his arms, turned to look out the window, and gazed towards the distant south.

"The waters of the capital are already murky, but not completely clear yet. The Li family is just the beginning; there's a deeper web behind it all." A cold glint flashed in Bai Jingyou's eyes. "Moreover, I heard that the so-called 'protagonist' hasn't been idle in the south either."

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Jiang Mengyao sensed the sharpness that emanated from him in that instant.

That's the hunter spotting the scent of a new prey.

"No matter what you do, I'll be with you." Jiang Mengyao held his hand, their fingers intertwined.

Bai Jingyou gripped his fist tightly, a confident smile curving his lips.

"Let's go home. I want to get a good night's sleep tonight."

……

Meanwhile, at a detention center in Beijing.

In the dark and damp solitary confinement cell, Li He was huddled in a corner, staring blankly at the iron bars.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed down the corridor, followed by the sound of a prison guard unlocking a door.

"Li He, you have a new roommate."

The iron gate opened, and a man with a bruised face and a disheveled appearance was pushed in.

Li He numbly raised his head, and when he saw the person's face clearly, his previously lifeless eyes suddenly burst forth with a beastly light.

"Lin...Lin Lanfeng?!"

Lin Lanfeng covered his swollen face, staggered a couple of steps, looked up and saw Li He, and was also stunned for a moment, then showed a smile that was more like a grimace: "Young Master Li... long time no see."

"It's you! You ruined my family!" Li He roared fiercely, lunging forward. "You Bai Jingyou's lackey!"

"Let me go! I was tricked by Bai Jingyou! I'm a victim too! Ah! Don't hit my face!"

Chaos erupted immediately in the cramped cell.

And all of this is within Baek Kyung-woo's script.

This is the best ending for the betrayer.