From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

In the bedroom on the fourth floor, Huo Lie stood by the bedside, his palm pressed against the edge of the bed.

He only raised his head after Huo Chengyuan's breathing had returned to normal.

Several private doctors stood outside the door, all with their heads down.

The butler stood guard beside him, even his footsteps were light.

Lu Yunzhou put away the silver needles and raised his hand to press on Huo Chengyuan's pulse.

The old wound on his shoulder started bleeding again, but he simply pulled his clothes tighter and his expression remained unchanged.

"The person has woken up, but the poison hasn't been completely cleared out yet."

Huo Lie gripped the top of his cane, his face darkening.

"How many more treatments are needed?"

Lu Yunzhou released his grip and took out a tissue to wipe the blood from his palm.

"This is the last time. We'll finish the treatment within three days, once the medication has worn off a bit more. Only then can he slowly recover."

Huo Lie stared at his son on the bed, his Adam's apple bobbing.

Huo Chengyuan had just been on the verge of death, and he dared not gamble with the next treatment.

"Can you find the person who poisoned us?"

Lu Yunzhou crumpled the tissue into a ball and threw it into the trash can next to him.

"I can investigate, but you have to clean up the Huo family first."

Huo Lie raised his eyes, and the cane in his hand fell to the ground with a dull thud.

Whom do you suspect?

Lu Yunzhou did not answer immediately.

He walked to the door, his gaze sweeping over his wives, concubines, stewards, and guards.

Some people lowered their heads to avoid it, some gripped the hem of their clothes tightly, and some stood straight with resentment on their faces.

"The person who poisoned him knew his medication, meal times, and changes in his condition. Anyone who had access to these things is a suspect."

Lu Yunzhou withdrew his gaze, his tone direct.

"If I publicly name names now, the evidence will be destroyed. I'll investigate the accounts, the medications, and the people privately. I'll give you the list after I find the evidence."

Huo Lie's expression turned even uglier.

His wives and concubines standing beside him immediately panicked. The women looked at each other, none of them daring to speak first.

The manager in charge of the pharmacy had sweat beading on his forehead, while his bodyguard removed his hand from his waist.

Lu Yunzhou could see it clearly.

Everyone reacts in their own way, and everyone harbors their own schemes.

"From today onwards, you will personally take over Chengyuan's meals and medicine."

Lu Yunzhou looked at the butler, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

"The pharmacy is sealed off, the accounting office is sealed off. All staff near the wards are being rotated, and the original staff are being kept in separate cells. No one is allowed to meet with each other in private."

The butler looked at Huo Lie.

Huo Lie raised his hand and pressed his five fingers against the top of the cane.

"Do as instructed."

The butler quickly turned around and went downstairs to relay the order.

The wives and concubines in the bedroom were also driven out, and several guards left with the steward.

After the door closed, only Huo Lie, Lu Yunzhou, and Huo Chengyuan on the bed remained in the room.

Huo Lie looked at his son for a while, then turned and walked towards the door.

"Mr. Lu, let's talk in the living room."

Lu Yunzhou followed him downstairs.

As they passed through the hall, the Huo family members all stood on both sides, and no one dared to look up.

The tea in the living room had been changed, and a black wooden box was placed on the table.

Huo Lie sat down in the main seat and gestured for Lu Yunzhou to sit down as well.

"You saved my son and shielded me from this disaster. Tiger Soul Hall needs someone who can heal and fight; I'll give you a position in the hall."

After Lu Yunzhou sat down, he first glanced at the wooden box.

"I will not enter the Tiger Soul Hall."

Huo Lie's brows furrowed.

"You didn't even ask about the conditions?"

Lu Yunzhou leaned back in his chair, the wound on his shoulder throbbing with pain, but he didn't even change his posture.

"The conditions are simple. I take jobs, collect money, and do the work. I don't hang the Tiger Soul Hall sign, nor do I pledge allegiance to anyone."

The living room was quiet for a while.

Huo Lie rested his hand on his cane, his gaze fixed on Lu Yunzhou's face.

"You only care about money?"

"If the money is there and the matter is clearly explained, I'll get it done. If the money isn't there, no amount of face-saving will help."

Lu Yunzhou picked up his teacup but didn't drink it.

"Saving your son is a business, investigating the poisoner is also a business. If you want me to risk my life for Tiger Soul Hall, first state your price."

Huo Lie looked at him, his guard lessening.

People who value relationships are easily manipulated, while those who are clear about their interests are easier to deal with.

Once the price is agreed upon, there's no need to worry about the other party changing their mind at the last minute.

"You saved Chengyuan and received 800 million. Now that the poisoner has been found, how much are you planning to ask for?"

"Find out who's behind this, then we'll negotiate the price."

Lu Yunzhou put down his teacup and stared at Huo Lie.

"If you think it's too expensive, you can find someone else. Before your son has another attack of the poison, you'd better find someone who can prolong his life."

Huo Lie tensed his jaw and tapped the tip of his cane with his thumb.

He has many men under his command, and he is not lacking in those who dare to fight and take risks.

For now, the only person Sheng An could pull her son back from the brink of death was Lu Yunzhou.

"Mr. Lu, aren't you afraid I'll turn on you?"

"If you wanted to make a move, you did just that upstairs."

Lu Yunzhou stood up, straightened his sleeves, and glanced at the spot where Huo Lie was holding the gun.

"The fact that you're still sitting here talking about money means you still need me."

Huo Lie did not refute these words.

He opened the wooden box on the table and took out a black card.

The card had no name on it, only a number on the back.

"This is my personal number. Contact me directly if you need anything."

Lu Yunzhou took the card, glanced at it, and casually put it into his coat pocket.

"We'll provide the price as soon as there's work available."

Huo Lie raised an eyebrow.

"You didn't even offer a polite greeting?"

"Polite words can't cure illness, nor can they be exchanged for money."

Lu Yunzhou turned and walked towards the door.

The butler quickly opened the door for him, and the wind outside rushed in along the steps, ruffling the hem of his clothes.

Huo Lie stood in the living room until Lu Yunzhou got into the car before turning his gaze away.

"Find out what happened to him."

The butler stopped beside them.

"What should be checked?"

"Investigate everything from the moment he retired from the military. Fengming Group, Xinghe Group, Yundian Club—don't miss a single place."

The housekeeper bowed his head in agreement and immediately took out his phone to arrange for staff.

Half an hour later, a encrypted document was delivered to Huo Lie.

Huo Lie turned to the first page, his brows furrowing even lower.

According to the information, Lu Yunzhou is married to Feng Qianyi, the president of Fengming Group, and has the authority to directly participate in projects within Fengming Group; he also has a close relationship with Su Qingwan of Xinghe Group and holds a high-level black card from Xinghe Group; at Yundian Club, he also has a special status and can mobilize some core resources.

The three forces checked and balanced each other, yet Lu Yunzhou was able to come and go as he pleased.

Huo Lie turned to the last page, his finger pausing on the string of private numbers.

"The phoenix's cry, the Milky Way, the cloud peaks—it's all there."

He closed the document, and the wariness on his face completely disappeared.

"These kinds of people look at the price, not the banner. They'll do anything for whoever can afford it."

The butler, standing nearby, asked in a low voice, "Should we send someone to keep an eye on him?"

Huo Lie placed the black card on top of the documents.

"Keep an eye on him, but don't touch him. From now on, everyone be polite when he comes to the Huo family."

He raised his hand and tapped the table, his voice low.

"I want to see how much this person who only takes money can sell for."