Chapter 292: Zhao Xiong, Proud and Triumphant

Li Kun and Zhao Xiong walked at the Front, both wearing smiles of determined confidence.

The crowd behind them each held their heads high and chests out, their aura fierce.

Old Master Su Lao's face, which had still carried a hint of smile, suddenly sank.

"Zhao Xiong, you must not speak so confidently!"

"The Chamber of Commerce President position is still undecided, how can you be so sure that I, Su, will retire today?"

He paused briefly, his gaze circling between Li Kun and Zhao Xiong.

"Moreover, the strength of your Li Family and Zhao Family in Jiangcheng has always been evenly matched, right? Even if I truly step down, the new Chairman could be you, Zhao Xiong, or you, Li Kun—it's still uncertain!"

The words caused the Banquet Hall to suddenly quiet down a bit.

Everyone knew that Li Kun and Zhao Xiong publicly teamed up against the Su Family, but privately each coveted the Chamber of Commerce President, and there might be hidden rifts.

Li Kun, upon hearing that, was momentarily stunned, then sneered with a laugh.

"Su Lao, your petty scheme of sowing discord, please don't try it in front of the two of us."

He patted Zhao Xiong's Shoulders, his voice tinged with flattery.

"I have already discussed with the Zhao Family Head; for this term's Chamber of Commerce President, our Li Family will fully back the Zhao Family Head!"

Zhao Xiong's face immediately broke into a smug smile; he stepped forward two paces, looking down at Su Ruiqing from a height.

"Su Lao, it seems your information is a bit out of date; I forgot to tell you, our Zhao Family has just secured the Provincial Capital Gourmet City project!"

"If I am elected Chamber of Commerce President this time, the Gourmet City Project will be formally incorporated into our Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce's cooperative projects, and everyone present will have a chance to share a slice of the pie!"

"What? Gourmet City Project?"

"The one the whole province is heavily supporting? The one with an investment of dozens of billions?"

"My heavens! Even the Provincial Capital Chen Family and Jiang Family have their eyes on this juicy piece, and the Zhao Family actually snatched it from them?"

As soon as Zhao Xiong finished speaking, the Banquet Hall erupted into a frenzy.

The few elders who had been gathered around Old Master Su Lao instantly changed color, their eyes filled with shock.

Who doesn't know the weight of the Provincial Capital Gourmet City Project?

That's solid, tangible profit—a literal juicy piece that can bring massive returns and tap into the Provincial Capital's network resources!

Countless families have fought tooth and nail for a share, yet the Zhao Family managed to claim it!

Jiangcheng International Hotel's boss Song Zhijun reacted the fastest.

He immediately squeezed out of the crowd with a flattering grin, jogging straight to Zhao Xiong.

"Zhao Family Head! Congratulations, congratulations! I have always thought that having you manage the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce is the best choice!"

"We old fellows are aged, our thoughts can't keep up with the times, how could we compare with you?"

He leaned close to Zhao Xiong's ear, his Tone urgent.

"By the way, Zhao Family Head, the Gourmet City surely still lacks a Luxury Hotel Project, right? How about our Song Family? Our Jiangcheng International Hotel's brand and service are top‑notch in Jiangcheng, and we can definitely add brilliance to the Gourmet City!"

Zhao Xiong burst into hearty laughter, patting Song Zhijun's Shoulders.

"Boss Song is indeed timely‑savvy, very agreeable; we'll have plenty of chances to discuss this later!"

Finishing, he turned his head toward Su Ruiqing, deliberately raising an eyebrow.

Su Ruiqing's complexion grew even uglier.

He never expected that, with the Ma Family's backing, the Zhao Family could land such a huge project.

At that moment, Li Kun's gaze suddenly landed on Jiang Feng, as if seeing him for the first time, a feigned smile spreading across his face. "Hey, isn't this Divine Doctor Jiang of Jishi Hall? Long time no see!"

He sized up Jiang Feng from head to toe, his Tone laced with teasing.

"I heard you're about to marry the Su Family's young lady right away? Truly a cause for celebration!"

Shifting his tone, Li Kun's Tone added a few strands of sarcasm.

"But back to the point, given the Su Family's current situation, isn't marrying the Su Family's lady a bit of a loss for you?"

He deliberately paused, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

"Or perhaps consider my daughter? She just returned from studying abroad this year, beautiful and well‑educated. Our Li Family is a medical lineage; in the field of medicine she could aid you greatly, maybe even better than staying with the Su Family?"

Su Xueyan's complexion instantly turned cold.

Even with her good temper, she felt Li Kun had truly gone too far at this moment.

Yet Li Kun's provocation only drew a faint smile from Jiang Feng.

"Li Family Head, what you said is incorrect."

He paused, his gaze carrying a barely perceptible disdain, and said each word carefully.

"Your Li Family's young lady is still unworthy of me."

"Wow!"

The sentence, like thunder on a plain, instantly exploded throughout the Banquet Hall!

Everyone was stunned, eyes wide as they stared at Jiang Feng, their faces full of disbelief.

No one expected Jiang Feng to dare say that!

The Li Family is one of the Four Great Families of Jiangcheng, with strong power.

Li Kun's daughter is famed as a talented lady; countless wealthy heirs have fought to marry her, yet Jiang Feng claimed she is unworthy of him?

This is sheer Arrogance!

Li Kun's smile instantly froze, his complexion shifting from pale to red, anger making his whole body tremble.

He pointed at Jiang Feng, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single word for a long while.

"You… you brat… Arrogance to the extreme!"

He never imagined Jiang Feng would not only refuse gratitude but also publicly humiliate the Li Family and his daughter—truly a slap in the face!

Song Zhijun and the others who sought to please the Li Family and Zhao Family were also stunned, not knowing what to say.

They originally thought Jiang Feng would politely decline, knowing the circumstances, but they didn't expect him to deny Li Kun any face like this.

Su Xueyan was stunned for a moment, then a smile involuntarily lifted at the corner of her mouth.

She already knew Jiang Feng wouldn't disappoint her.

Jiang Feng ignored Li Kun's ashen complexion, turned his head and gently smiled at Su Xueyan.

"Let's sit over there; let's not waste time with irrelevant people."

"Fine."

Su Xueyan nodded, tightly gripping Jiang Feng's hand, not even glancing at Li Kun or Zhao Xiong.

Li Kun watched the two's departing backs, so angry he nearly lost his breath.

Zhao Xiong walked over, patted Li Kun's shoulders, and a Cold Smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Brother Li, don't try to measure yourself against a kid. When I become Chairman, I'll have plenty of chances to deal with him."

He paused, his tone full of Confidence.

"That means it's time for the election; I want to see who else dares to support the Su Family!"

Finishing his words, Zhao Xiong headed toward the Chairman's Platform at the center of the Banquet Hall, and everyone present instantly fell silent.