Chapter 535: Guest of Governor Xu!

Du Wei remained slow and deliberate, showing no urgency.

He picked up his tea cup, took another sip, then leaned back in the chair, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest, one tap after another, with a steady rhythm.

Although the Du family is no longer the underground top of Jiangnan, the old master's jianghu status from back then still stands here.

Even when Hu Dong was in charge of Bu Ye Cheng, he still came to the Du family to pay his respects at the dock.

This is the rule.

In the provincial capital, whoever opens a casino must give the Du family an explanation.

After Bu Ye Cheng was shut down and sealed, Du Wei used his connections to investigate the background of whoever took it over.

At that time he only found out that it was a woman named Nanxi who had taken over Bu Ye Cheng from Hu Dong.

He didn't even consider a mere Nanxi worth his attention.

After all, Nanxi's Fengfan Club had been operating in Jiangcheng for several years, and there was plenty of information about her in the provincial capital as well.

What great prospects could a woman running a club in a small place like Jiangcheng possibly have?

I had thought that if Nanxi's influence expanded to the provincial capital, she would come to the Du family to pay her respects at the dock, but who would have guessed that when Bu Ye Cheng reopened, the Du family received no notice at all.

Without even a greeting, Nanxi went ahead and opened for business.

This is the real reason that angered Du Wei.

Although the provincial capital isn't wholly dominated by the Du family, if you come to muscle in on their territory, you at least have to give them a heads-up!

This is the rule, it's the jianghu code of honor!

That's why Du Wei had his brother-in-law Yan Kuan, who serves as deputy director of the City Defense General Office, step forward.

He didn't expect to swallow Bu Ye Cheng whole in one go; he just wanted to give Nanxi a show of force to let her know who controls the provincial capital.

But he never expected that the matter would stir up a young man named Jiang Feng.

"Brother, what on earth are you thinking?"

Du Shaomei was still urging him anxiously, her voice growing louder.

"That Jiang Feng is already riding over our heads, and you're still here drinking tea? If you're afraid of causing trouble, I'll do it myself! I know plenty of people; I can just find a few Assassin Squad members and get it done cleanly!"

Du Shaomei said this, then rose to her feet, looking ready to rush out.

But Du Wei remained silent the whole time, just sitting there with a calm expression and deep eyes.

He picked up his tea cup, took another sip, then set the cup down, picked up the phone on the table, and glanced at the time.

Du Shaomei was so anxious she kept stamping her feet.

"Brother! If you don't act now, word will get out and everyone will think the Du family is scared of some country bumpkin from out of town—then who will still take us seriously?"

Du Wei glanced at her but still said nothing.

Just as Du Shaomei could barely hold herself back, Du Wei's phone rang again.

Ding-ling-ling!

The bell rang out in the main hall, especially grating.

Du Wei picked up the phone, glanced at the number on the screen, and frowned slightly.

He pressed the answer button and put it to his ear.

"Speak."

A low voice came from the other end, speaking quickly, as if reporting some important information.

As Du Wei listened, his face gradually changed.

His brows knit tight, his fingers unconsciously clenched the phone until his joints whitened.

The voice on the other end went on for a long time—at least five or six minutes.

Du Wei didn't utter a word from start to finish; he just listened in silence.

The main hall was utterly silent, even the clock on the wall seemed unusually loud.

Du Shaomei and Yan Kuan sat beside him, watching Du Wei's expression, not daring to breathe.

They had never seen Du Wei like this. He was usually steady, never showing joy or anger, able to stay composed no matter what happened.

But at this moment, a flicker of unease crossed his eyes.

After a long while, Du Wei finally spoke, his voice low.

"I understand."

Then he hung up, set the phone on the table, leaned back in the chair, and closed his eyes.

The main hall stayed silent for a good ten or so seconds.

Du Shaomei finally couldn't hold back and hurriedly asked.

"Brother, whose call was that? What did they say?"

Her voice carried a hint of urgency and unease.

Du Wei opened his eyes, looked at Du Shaomei, his expression complex.

He fell silent for a moment, then spoke in a flat tone, each word as if forced out from between his teeth.

"This Jiang Feng, you must not move against him for now."

Du Shaomei blinked, her brows knitting together.

"Why?"

Du Wei continued.

"Behind him may stand Governor Xu Shengshou."

As soon as he said that, Du Shaomei's face changed instantly.

Her mouth hung open, her eyes wide as saucers, her whole body as if struck by lightning.

"What? Governor Xu Shengshou?"

Du Shaomei's voice changed tone, sharp and piercing.

Brother, how is that possible? Where did you get this news?

Du Wei looked at her and said lightly.

My information won't be wrong.

He paused, then continued.

Zhang Ping came to find Jiang Feng, not of his own accord. It was Provincial Governor Xu who sent him.

Du Shaomei's brain buzzed, going blank.

She never imagined that a small Medical Hall Doctor could actually have connections with the Provincial Governor.

Du Wei continued, his tone growing more solemn.

Tonight at the Provincial Chief's Residence, Provincial Governor Xu specially held a Family Banquet. And Jiang Feng is the only guest invited.

Upon hearing this, Du Shaomei was so frightened she almost collapsed onto the ground.

Provincial Chief's Residence?

Family Banquet?

These phrases together made her feel the world spinning.

She instinctively held the Table, barely managing to stand steady.

Yan Kuan stood beside, his face also turning pale.

If Jiang Feng truly is a guest of honor of Provincial Governor Xu, then his behavior today is practically courting death.

Yan Kuan's legs went weak, he reached out to hold the chair back, his voice trembling.

Big... big brother, are you sure? Would the Provincial Governor really invite someone who runs a Medical Hall to a meal?

Du Wei glanced at him, his eyes showing some dissatisfaction.

Are you doubting my information?

Yan Kuan quickly waved his hands, cold sweat pouring from his forehead.

No... I dare not.

Du Wei withdrew his gaze, leaned back in the chair, closed his eyes, face calm but his mind racing.

Provincial Governor Xu is the top official of Jiangnan Province, high authority; normally even the heads of the Nine Great Families need to book in advance to see him.

On what basis does he invite a young person from elsewhere to a meal?

Moreover, it's held at the Provincial Chief's Residence, and it's a Family Banquet.

Family Banquet, that's not an ordinary feast; it's treating the other as one's own.

The more Du Wei thought, the more he felt the matter was not simple.

Du Shaomei regained her composure, her voice still trembling.

Brother, what exactly is Jiang Feng's background? Why does Provincial Governor Xu value him so much?

Du Wei shook his head.

For now it's not clear. But one thing is certain: he is not the ordinary Medical Hall Doctor we thought he was.

He paused, then continued.

Someone who can defeat Hu Dong and take Bu Ye Cheng, and make the Provincial Governor personally host a banquet, is someone we cannot afford to offend.

Du Shaomei was unwilling, but she also knew her big brother was right.

Being a guest of honor of Provincial Governor Xu is not something she can provoke.

Du Shaomei bit her lip, remained silent for a long time, then asked.

So the Bu Ye Cheng matter... just let it go like that?

Du Wei opened his eyes, looked at her, a hint of coldness flashed in his gaze.

If not letting it go, what else can we do? Do you want to go against the Provincial Governor?

Du Shaomei opened her mouth but couldn't speak.

Du Wei stood up, walked to the Window, looked at the courtyard outside, his voice lowered.

First, observe and wait. Once we clarify Jiang Feng's true identity, then we'll make plans.

He turned his body, looking at Du Shaomei and Yan Kuan.

During this time, don't provoke him. Treat the Bu Ye Cheng matter as if it never happened.

Du Shaomei nodded, though unwilling inside, she could only accept.

Yan Kuan was even more like receiving a pardon, nodding repeatedly.

Du Wei waved his hand.

You go back first.

Du Shaomei and Yan Kuan stood up, said farewell and left the main hall.

And after the two had left, Du Wei remained silent for a long time, yet he alone left the Du Family.