Chapter 819: The situation, rewritten!

Inside the conference room, hundreds of senior executives of the Divine Phoenix Group had taken their seats; the vast space was utterly silent, the atmosphere solemn and reverent to the extreme.

Just as everyone sat attentively waiting, the heavy, steady conference room door...... was gently pushed open from outside.

The crisp, neat sound of high-heeled footsteps...... seeped in through the door crack,

The footsteps were neither hurried nor slow, carrying an intense sense of oppression...... that echoed throughout the entire conference room.

Qin Bore...... wore a black uniform suit whose tailoring was extremely precise and closely fitted to her figure.

Her figure was graceful and tall, she walked in from outside the door with a leisurely gait.

Today she had applied a refined, striking mature-woman makeup, her eyebrows neat and slightly lifted, her eyes accentuated with fine glitter eyeshadow, cool yet alluring,

On her feet she wore a pair of custom-made Ferragamo silver high-heeled shoes covered in diamonds, the shoe body entirely inlaid with irregularly sized crystal diamonds.

The tiny diamonds sparkled under the indoor light's refraction, light flowing, each step flashing with luxurious, dazzling brilliance.

At a glance one could tell the price was steep; the ultimate luxurious quality perfectly highlighted her noble status.

Her silky black hair fell completely over her shoulders, soft and flowing, gently swaying with her leisurely steps.

The cool, capable uniform paired with her soft, flowing hair perfectly blended intellect, sensuality, and domineering charm, full of allure.

Lin Yuan, seated in his place, unconsciously let his gaze fall on her, his heart suddenly racing uncontrollably.

At this moment Qin Bore had shed last night's carefree, playful demeanor; her temperament and appearance were completely different from yesterday.

Her refined mature-woman outfit made her exude a mature, enticing charm all over, beautiful and moving, alluring to the utmost.

Every gesture was that of a top-tier beauty—dignified yet enchanting, strong yet gentle—making it impossible to look away at a glance.

Qin Bore walked with composure, her diamond-studded heels gliding slowly past the neat seats, straight toward the front of the wide, narrow conference table.

She swept her gaze lightly, precisely landing beside Lin Yuan, and at once spotted Lin Yun'er seated next to him.

Without a word, she stepped forward in her sparkling silver high heels, her posture elegant and resolute, walking straight toward the two of them.

Lin Yun'er was perceptive; she instantly understood her intention, immediately rose slightly and voluntarily vacated the seat beside her.

Qin Bore turned her body lightly, her motion natural and smooth, smoothly taking the seat directly next to Lin Yuan.

Even such a simple sitting motion on her displayed charm, her posture relaxed and languid, every gesture exuding an enticing allure.

In the moment of close proximity, a wisp of refined, high-end fragrance slowly diffused, threads of it curling around Lin Yuan's nostrils.

That was Qin Bore's unique cool fragrance—gentle yet alluring, not irritating but highly penetrating, tightly enveloping Lin Yuan's senses.

Lin Yuan, already uneasy, was enveloped by this fragrance; his heartbeat again lost control, a chaotic rhythm continually reverberating in his chest.

His gaze involuntarily drifted downward, unconsciously sweeping over Qin Bore's legs placed under the table.

The sound of his heartbeat in his chest grew ever clearer, almost bursting his throat, his whole body's blood feeling faintly hot.

Lin Yuan's originally chaotic heartbeat now completely lost control, thundering nonstop.

In that ambiguous moment when Lin Yuan's spirit trembled and he was at a loss, Qin Bore beside him gently picked up the personal phone on the table.

She turned her refined profile, pretending to look casually at the tabletop, her fingertips lightly tapping the phone screen, the motion secretive and sly.

Taking advantage of the moment when all the executives waited silently for the meeting and no one noticed their small actions, she secretly sent a WeChat message to Lin Yuan beside her.

The WeChat pop-up displayed a line of teasing, flirty text: 'Stupid little dog, you've been staring at the master's feet for a long time, huh? How? Are the master's feet nice to look at?'

In the silent conference room, Lin Yuan's phone suddenly vibrated slightly, breaking his tense, frantic state of mind.

He instinctively lowered his head, picked up the phone, opened the pop-up message, and at the moment he saw the sender and its content, his whole person's breath caught.

The blunt yet ambiguous teasing struck straight at his heart, causing his already racing heartbeat to descend into utter chaos, his chest trembling incessantly.

He furtively glanced sideways at the composed-feigning Qin Bore beside him, his cheeks slightly flushed, his heart full of embarrassment and unease.

In his panic, Lin Yuan's fingertips flew over the screen, hastily replying: 'No, I didn't look.'

In his peripheral vision he saw his somewhat embarrassed appearance; Qin Bore's smile at the corner of her lips deepened, her eyes brimming with victorious slyness.

She lowered her eyes and continued to lightly tap the phone screen, sending a second message at a leisurely pace, the tone thick with teasing intent:

【Does the master look good?】

That simple sentence precisely struck the point where Lin Yuan's gaze had been fixed, making him even more flustered.

Lin Yuan stared at the screen, hesitating for two seconds, his cheeks hot and flushed; he could only force himself to reply awkwardly: 'Not bad.'

The moment that message was sent, Qin Bore's third WeChat arrived immediately, its wording bold and alluring, completely breaking through Lin Yuan's psychological defenses.

【So you, want……】

Lin Yuan looked at the bold, explicit text on the screen; his pupils contracted slightly, his mind instantly filled with countless question marks, leaving him completely dazed.

He unconsciously lifted his gaze, his eyes once again involuntarily falling under the table

making Lin Yuan feel embarrassed all over, his mind utterly thrown into chaos.

He hurriedly shook his head hard, forcibly suppressing the chaotic, amorous fantasies welling up inside, daring not to indulge even a bit more.

Such an exquisite, beautiful sight, in his eyes resembled a meticulously crafted top‑grade artwork—flawless and supremely precious.

The reason deep inside kept reminding him that such beauty could only be admired from afar, inspiring awe, and absolutely must not give rise to even a hint of profane thought.

The surging heart‑movement and the restraining reason…… kept tugging at each other in his heart, making his heartbeat fall into utter disarray, unable to calm for a long time.

Qin Bore's fingertips still rested on the phone screen, watching Lin Yuan's restrained, composed‑but‑forced‑panicked guise, her inner teasing feeling growing ever stronger.

After several attempts to hold back laughter, she finally couldn't suppress it; a clear, soft 'puchi' laugh quietly slipped from her lips.

This soft laugh was especially clear, abruptly sounding in the deathly silent, hushed conference room where even a dropped pin could be heard.

Over a hundred Divine Phoenix Group executives in the hall simultaneously lifted their gazes, eyes locking onto Qin Bore, full of doubt and incomprehension.

Everyone's hearts were filled with utter bewilderment and puzzlement, completely unable to grasp what was happening.

Everyone felt puzzled, each secretly pondering; Director Qin had urgently summoned all the executives to the conference room, clearly to announce a major matter.

But after she took her seat she remained silent for a long time, keeping her head down and staring at the phone screen, playing with it by herself.

Even in such a solemn, dignified all‑hands meeting, she burst out laughing without warning, which was truly highly abnormal.

Gazes filled with inquiry and suspicion gathered layer upon layer, firmly fixed on Qin Bore, and the atmosphere of the whole conference room turned strange.

Keenly aware of everyone's gazes in the venue, Qin Bore instantly restrained all the teasing and smile in her eyes.

She quickly straightened her posture, shedding the lazy charm she had just used to tease Lin Yuan, and returned to being the group's leader who commanded the situation with a stern aura.

A light cough broke the strange atmosphere in the room; she sat upright, her voice clear and steady, and spoke formally.

"Today I have summoned everyone here to announce a matter of utmost importance."

As her words fell, all the senior figures present instantly focused, sat upright, and waited silently for what came next.

All minor disturbances in the meeting room vanished, restoring an atmosphere of extreme solemnity and gravity.

Qin Bore's eyes suddenly darkened, a piercing chill flashed in her gaze, and her aura instantly grew several times colder.

Her tone firm, her words resonant, she issued a weighty decision before everyone.

"From today onward, the Divine Phoenix Group will mobilize all its core forces and personnel, preparing to wage all-out war against the New Faction in Jiangnan."

This declaration of war was concise and decisive, with no hesitation, directly shattering the long-standing balance of power.

Her resolute decision to launch the war stemmed entirely from last night's extremely perilous assassination attempt.

That assassins from the Shangqing Group in Shanghai could carry heavy firearms, cross the border, infiltrate Jiangnan City, and lie in wait to kill was no coincidence.

Throughout, the Jiangnan New Faction secretly coordinated and covered for the assassins, providing them with passage and ambush points.

The opposing side's step-by-step scheming and their willingness to risk everything in assassination completely crossed Qin Bore's bottom line.

Last night, she barely escaped a deadly predicament at great height, which ignited a towering rage within her that she could no longer tolerate even the slightest.

This deliberate plot to harm her, the treacherous stab in the back, utterly enraged her and completely ended the superficial peace between the two sides.

As Qin Bore's war declaration fell, the spacious meeting room instantly erupted in an uproar.

All the senior figures present showed shock, their pupils trembling, their faces filled with disbelief.

Everyone knew that the Jiangnan New Faction, the Old Faction, and the Divine Phoenix Group had maintained a tripartite balance that preserved the underground Jianghu peace for many years.

For a long time, the three sides had neither infringed upon each other nor hindered development, forming a stable equilibrium that no one dared to break.

Now, with a single order from Qin Bore to launch war, it meant that the Jianghu peace that had endured for years would completely collapse.

After a brief shock, a senior figure with deep experience rose immediately, his expression grave, and began to advise.

"Chairman Qin, think twice before acting! The peace agreement between the New Faction Group and the Old Faction Group has been in place for years, and the three-way balance has remained stable for years."

"If we are the first to ignite the flames of war, the inherent balance of the underground Jianghu will be completely shattered, and then all the underground forces in Jiangnan will plunge into chaos!"

Soon after, another senior figure holding real power also rose quickly, his tone full of concern, and pointed out another hidden danger.

"Moreover, with the situation still unclear, if we rashly go to war, the neutral Old Faction will certainly not lend us aid and may even stand to profit from our conflict."

"By then, our Divine Phoenix Group will have to face the deeply entrenched New Faction alone, the pressure will be too great and the risk extremely high!"

After hearing the two seniors' concerns and advice, Qin Bore's face showed no wavering; instead, she curled a bone-chilling cold smile.

Her aura grew ever more icy and imposing; seated in her place, she exuded an absolute pressure that dominated the entire room.

Her clear, sharp gaze swept over the hesitating seniors; her tone was resolute, with no hint of retreat or hesitation.

"If you won't help, then you won't help."

Just five simple words, lightly spoken, yet they carried an overwhelming confidence and decisiveness.

"Our Divine Phoenix Group will bear it ourselves."

She straightened her back, stood tall, her black female executive uniform accentuating her lethal prowess, her aura fully unleashed.

For years, the Divine Phoenix Group had endured and maintained balance, upholding the peace agreement, only to receive covert scheming and deadly assassinations from the opposition.

Constant concession and compliance would only embolden the New Faction, making them increasingly reckless and overreaching.

Qin Bore's eyes were sharp as a blade, flickering with the light to overturn the old order; her words rang out, shaking the entire venue.

"The pattern of this underground Jianghu—it's time to rewrite it!"

One declaration landed like a thunderclap exploding above the meeting room, utterly crushing everyone's conservatism and misgivings.

The senior figures who had still harbored worries and secretly hesitated fell silent instantly under this overwhelming, domineering aura.

The entire hall fell silent; everyone's eyes were fixed on Qin Bore, their hearts filled with shock and awe.

At this moment, she was no longer the lazy, playful woman who had teased indiscriminately before, but the decisive ruler of a domain, the Divine Phoenix Group's helmsperson who killed with resolve.