Chapter 95: Seduction and Fighting

And the more scared Liu Yue was, the more excited Shen Mo got.

【Best that nothing happens, otherwise I'll have to show off in front of my wife.】

【I, Shen Mo, am the little tyrant of the streets who can take on five thugs bare-handed.】

【So, thanks to Grandma for making me learn martial arts back then.】

That's what they mean by "you may not need to use it, but you can't do without it."

Shen Mo felt that was exactly it.

【Right, after we get back this time, I must work hard on my shooting skills.】

【If it's dangerous abroad, I have to practice all kinds of skills in advance.】

【Even if I can't match the professionals, I still need to have the ability to protect myself.】

Listening to Shen Mo's inner thoughts, a smile gradually rose at the corner of Liu Yue's mouth.

How wonderful.

Fortunately, no accidents occurred the entire night.

The next morning after breakfast, Shen Jiajia left with her bodyguards; her task was to negotiate cooperation with the local distributors.

Shen Mo and Liu Yue took a car to the other end of the city, where there was a film company called Xifo.

Along the way, Liu Yue introduced the Xifo Family to Shen Mo.

The boss is also called Xifo, the current head of the Xifo Family.

Liu Yue called their family the Old Money family.

This family has existed since the dawn of cinema, and has stood firm through the changing times.

Even today, they still ship all kinds of big movies and stars to every corner of the world each year.

But in recent years, with the rise of Dong Da and the strengthening of national confidence, Xifo Company and the people they represent have found it increasingly hard to make money.

After all, they can no longer rake in cash in Dong Da.

In the past, a single movie of theirs could siphon off hundreds of millions of pretty coins from Dong Da.

Dong Da was their cash cow.

Of course, Liu Yue would also add that part of it was because their own quality had declined.

After all, those Western stars from Meili Guo all have their various flaws.

But this doesn't affect the Xifo Family.

With the passage of time, the Xifo Family has long since been a purely entertainment family.

Antique collecting, real estate, stock investments, and the firearms and ammunition characteristic of Meili Guo are all channels through which their family brings in money.

"In short, this is a major family. The reason the old lady has shares in Xifo Company is, first, because she served as a translator during that aid campaign back then, and second, because she once privately purchased firearms and ammunition from their family."

"Well, in Great-grandfather's words, the earliest buyer of the Xifo Family's firearms and ammunition was us, and the start-up capital for that market was also provided by us."

"Later, as our country rose, that business gradually came to an end."

"But none of that is the main point. The main point is that when the old lady negotiated with the Xifo Family back then, she cut down their family's proud young master and beat out some backbone in one go."

Shen Mo took note.

【Now that the people have changed, will this family still pull that 'dismounting' trick?】

【Hmm, I have to be careful. If they cause trouble, I need to suppress it immediately.】

【Absolutely cannot back down.】

【Cannot lose face for the old lady.】

Liu Yue smiled slightly at Shen Mo's inner thoughts.

Truly heartwarming words.

The car stopped at the entrance of Xifo Company, where a handsome Western man was already waiting.

His tailored suit made him look even more handsome, especially with his striking golden hair, chiseled features, and youthful face — truly perfect.

Shen Mo got out of the car first, opened the door for Liu Yue, and stood behind her.

The man spoke first: "Hello, Ms. Liu Yue, Mr. Shen Mo. I am Henry Xi Fo; you may call me Henry directly."

Liu Yue smiled slightly: "Alright, Mr. Henry."

Shen Mo: "Hello."

"Please follow me." Henry didn't say anything else and led the way directly.

It was obvious he had done his homework in advance. On the way, Henry introduced himself to Liu Yue and Shen Mo.

He was the confirmed heir of the current Xifo Family; his grandfather was Old Xifo.

Henry also took the opportunity to introduce his educational background and the artist business at Xifo Company he was currently in charge of.

He then began to talk about his management methods for artists, future goals, revenue generation, and so on.

Liu Yue kept a smile on her face throughout.

Shen Mo, on the other hand, had a slightly odd expression.

【I just feel something's off somewhere.】

Liu Yue thought to herself, of course it's off. When a person is frantically introducing themselves, that person must be lacking in confidence.

Like certain people in the country who frantically brag about how rich they are, when in reality they might be on the verge of bankruptcy.

Sure, there are cases where if you don't speak up, how would others know how excellent you are. But in reality, the moment you take the initiative to introduce yourself, you've already proven you're feeling insecure.

So an excellent investor won't blindly listen to others' self-introductions, but will carefully consider the meaning behind their words.

Likewise, an excellent entrepreneur won't focus their main energy on finding money, but will first work hard to make money, then use their own excellence to attract money.

In the words of a successful entrepreneur and investor in the circle, if you have no money, would the bank dare lend to you? Would investors dare bet everything on you?

Banks and investors alike are just adding flowers to brocade; very few are willing to send charcoal in the snow.

So Liu Yue gave a slight smile at Henry's performance.

In his excitement, Henry took Liu Yue around the talent department, and they ran into several famous singers and actors.

Liu Yue conversed with them in foreign languages with great ease, rattling off their résumés and representative works.

Shen Mo was completely stunned.

【My wife is seriously badass.】

Liu Yue smiled calmly — of course she'd done her homework.

Unfortunately, before they had chatted long, they were interrupted by a great beauty with golden hair and blue eyes who called herself Old Xifo's secretary — Catherine.

Old Xifo requests your presence.

Catherine also refused to let Henry tag along.

Liu Yue gave Henry a slight smile: "Mr. Henry, you really are outstanding."

Henry's expression didn't change as he said calmly: "Then I wonder if I might have the pleasure of your company at dinner later."

"Just the two of us."

Shen Mo was greatly alarmed inside.

【Here comes a wall-digger.】

"No." Liu Yue refused decisively: "I am a married woman; I cannot dine alone with another man."

"I have to mind my image."

Henry glanced dismissively at Shen Mo and said with a smile: "Beautiful Ms. Liu Yue, in our Beautiful Country, it's always the strong who are paired with the beautiful."

"I believe that, given time, you will come to see how outstanding I am."

Liu Yue's expression turned cold.

Shen Mo charged in and delivered a kick, sending Henry tumbling on the spot.

【Holy crap, I can't take it at all — he doesn't take me seriously in the slightest.】

But right after that, Shen Mo got nervous.

【Did I just act on impulse?】

Henry flew into a rage, only to end up pinned under Shen Mo and beaten savagely.

【Can't take it at all.】

【I'm not some green-haired turtle who waits until you actually start chasing my wife before making a move.】

【But, seeing that Catherine didn't stop it, maybe beating him up won't cause any trouble.】

Thinking this, Shen Mo quickly knocked Henry out.

It was something he'd learned from an old man at the park back in the day.

The old man said it was a technical job.

(End of chapter)