Chapter 39: Traps, It's All Traps

Upon returning to the Zhuangyuan, Lu Chen arranged for Butler Wang to send gifts to several bigwigs, while also scheduling times to meet with them.

Of course, what was essential was for Butler Wang to pull some strings behind the scenes.

After being put through the wringer by Old Wang, Lu Chen had clearly sensed that the Textile Factory plot, also known as Nitan, was indeed a thorny issue.

After arranging for Liu Xiaofeng to handle matters, Lu Chen called for Shen Wanyu.

"Secretary Shen, how has your studying been lately?"

Lu Chen preheated his Cigar, and after Shen Wanyu entered the study, he pointed to the seat opposite him.

"BOSS, I've been following Li Ge around to handle company affairs lately, and I've learned a lot."

Shen Wanyu reported with a serious expression.

Lu Chen nodded slightly; hmm, at least she wasn't as naive as before!

"Then what is your take on Nitan?"

Lu Chen took a puff of his Cigar, leaned back in his boss chair, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

"That place is a standard case of the law of the jungle. I've studied it, and they seem to have some sort of pattern, or perhaps a scope."

Shen Wanyu's expression suddenly turned grave as she spoke in a low voice.

"There are gangs in other parts of Xianggang too, but they aren't as rowdy as in that place, yet there is a vague connection between them all..."

As Shen Wanyu explained her understanding in greater depth, Lu Chen's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant.

Although Lu Chen had a certain premonition in his heart, after Shen Wanyu pointed this out, Lu Chen finally felt a trace of fear deep down!

Nitan was merely a place for fighting, and a place for fighting under the rules established by the Luosha!

No wonder even the foot patrols didn't want to go to that place!

One could even say that every gang in all of Xianggang had a small piece of territory in Nitan!

Lu Chen took a deep look at Shen Wanyu; he hadn't expected her to grow so quickly.

"Very good, you have indeed grown a lot, yours."

Lu Chen smiled, took 20,000 Hong Kong dollars from his portable space, placed it on the table, and pushed it toward Shen Wanyu.

"Thank you, BOSS."

A look of relief appeared on Shen Wanyu's face, and a flash of excitement flickered in her eyes.

Even her calm tone carried a hint of suppressed excitement.

"Continue to follow up, see what connections they have, don't take risks; if you need any information, just have Liu Xiaofeng find it for you."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and said with a smile.

It wasn't until Shen Wanyu left the study that Lu Chen's expression turned grave.

Well played, Feizai, to have this layer of connection and not say a word...

If Shen Wanyu hadn't pointed it out today and reminded Lu Chen, he might have truly walked toward a place of no return.

It's simply... all traps!

But since he had decided, Lu Chen would have to walk into it!

Going to other parts of Xianggang wasn't impossible, but what Lu Chen would have to face wouldn't just be a chaotic place.

It would be facing the oppression of a systematic gang...

There was simply no room for maneuver here...

After pondering for a while, Lu Chen opened today's newspaper.

Clichés, nothing original, the local news was all trivial matters...

Lu Chen sighed helplessly, feeling a bit nostalgic for modern days.

Just by lying at home, one could get real-time information from many sources...

Unlike now, where to get a bit of information, one had to slowly flip through a pile of newspapers, and it was uncertain if there would even be one useful piece of information in a day.

Lu Chen sipped his now-cold coffee, flipped to the next page with some helplessness, and his pupils suddenly constricted.

"Crown's Innovative Financial Exploration and Practice..."

Lu Chen picked up his coffee cup only to find there was no coffee left; he put the cup down and sighed.

It seems the pace needs to speed up!

Crown's actions were much faster than he had imagined!

He pressed the bell, and Butler Wang walked in. After pouring Lu Chen a cup of coffee, he began to report.

"You can go to Old Sun's place for a family banquet tonight; Old Zhao directly refused your request to visit; the times for the other bigwigs have all been scheduled. This is the itinerary."

Butler Wang took the itinerary from his briefcase and placed it on Lu Chen's table with both hands.

Lu Chen was slightly stunned, then nodded slightly. He didn't light a Cigar, but instead took a 555 cigarette and tossed one to Butler Wang as well.

"Is the gift for Old Sun prepared?"

"I have already contacted the Banshan Jiudian; it can be delivered in about half an hour. You have a total of one hour left to prepare."

Lu Chen nodded slightly, extinguished the 555 in the ashtray, stood up, went out, and returned to the bedroom.

He began to tidy up, and after changing into a brand-new suit, the time was just about right.

With Liu Xiaofeng absent, Butler Wang took on his duties, driving Lu Chen straight to the Li Lao Zhuangyuan.

Along the way, Lu Chen didn't stay idle, but instead recalled Old Sun's performance at Professor Li's family banquet, as well as the preferences he had inadvertently revealed.

Lu Chen rubbed his brow; nothing!

He hadn't discovered anything!

Lu Chen's impression of Old Sun was even a bit blurry...

The sky gradually darkened, and the streetlights flickered on one by one.

The lush forest all around blocked the asphalt road ahead, and light and shadow intertwined, constantly reflecting on Lu Chen's face.

Lu Chen also slowly cast aside the chaotic information in his mind, returning to a state of calm.

The gate of a luxurious Zhuangyuan was lit by a few faint lights in the darkness as the Rolls-Royce slowly pulled up to the entrance.

A middle-aged butler wearing white gloves opened the car door for Lu Chen.

"Mr. Lu, welcome to Sun Shi Zhuangyuan."

The butler reached out slightly, guiding Lu Chen forward.

As Lu Chen got out of the car, he seemed to see this butler glance toward the position of Manager Wang.

Manager Wang held the gift and followed behind Lu Chen.

"Mr. Lu, Elder Sun is waiting for you in the reception hall."

After leading Lu Chen to the entrance of the reception hall, the butler knocked on the door, bowed slightly, then pushed open the wooden door of the reception hall and made a gesture of invitation.

Lu Chen straightened his suit, took a deep breath, put a smile on his face, took the gift from Manager Wang's hands, and walked quickly into the reception hall.

Seeing Lu Chen walk in, Elder Sun placed the Cigar in his hand onto the ashtray, then stood up to welcome him with a smile.

"Little Lu, you coming is enough; why bring a gift?"

"You are an elder; how could a junior visit without bringing a gift? If word got out, others would say I, Lu Chen, do not know my manners."

Lu Chen placed the gift on the coffee table, quickly reached out with both hands, and wore a smile on his face.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief; it seemed Elder Sun would likely not make things too difficult for him tonight.

"If Uncle Li found out, he would surely whip me twice."

"Sit."

With a smile on his face, Elder Sun pointed to the sofa beside him.

He crossed his legs, picked up the Cigar, tapped the cigar box, took a puff, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

Only then did he look at Lu Chen.

"Little Lu, do you know why I called you over for dinner?"