Chapter 1673: Be Careful

"We, the authorities, have been keeping an eye on them," Chuan Naizi said. "Does this matter have anything to do with them?"

"It has a great deal to do with them," Chen Yu said solemnly. "Some things are indeed the work of their hands. Do you understand what I mean by that?"

"I know the Apocalypse Society is supported by someone, but do they really have such a major connection to the Heart-Eating Ghosts?" Chuan Naizi's expression was slightly dazed; this was something she had never considered.

She knew of the Apocalypse Society because there was a certain politician controlling things from behind the scenes, but she had never dreamed that the Heart-Eating Ghosts could have such a significant connection to the Apocalypse Society.

"It has a great deal to do with them," Chen Yu's expression was solemn. He paused and said, "This matter is rather complicated to explain. Let me explain it to you slowly; otherwise, you won't be able to take in so much all at once."

"If I can't take it in now, I'll be even less able to in the future," Chuan Naizi said seriously. "Chen Yu, if there is a problem, just tell me directly."

"The source of the Heart-Eating Ghosts' power is a deity from your Shadow Lamp Society," Chen Yu said. "I told you about that before."

"Shuten-doji?" Chuan Naizi's face changed slightly. "Is it him?"

"Yes," Chen Yu nodded and said, "The Apocalypse Society absorbs Faith Power for him, and all the power the Heart-Eating Ghosts absorb is also offered to him. Because he was sealed away for so long, he has now awakened and requires a great deal of power to bolster himself."

"I will use some of my authority when I return to look into this matter," Chuan Naizi looked up at Chen Yu. "You will help me, right?"

"I will, but it depends on how you perform," Chen Yu chuckled.

Chuan Naizi sighed helplessly. "Why are you like a businessman?"

"I am a businessman by nature, so naturally, I must look at the benefits in everything," Chen Yu said leisurely. "Therefore, this matter is still up for discussion."

"I will notify you if I have any news." Chuan Naizi knew Chen Yu's temper; once he decided on something, no one could change it, so she could only leave it at that for now.

After the two parted ways, someone came looking for him. To Lin Feng's surprise, this person was Huang Hong.

"Lin Xiansheng, shall we sit down and have a chat?" Huang Hong said with a smile, his attitude toward Chen Yu being extremely polite.

Ever since Huang Hong was removed from the position of president by Chen Yu, this guy had hated Chen Yu to the bone.

Seeing him beaming with joy this time actually made Chen Yu somewhat surprised.

However, regardless of anything else, one does not strike a person who is smiling. Since this guy was greeting him with a smile, Chen Yu would naturally give him a chance.

In a small teahouse, the two sat in a private room on the second floor.

Huang Hong was a regular customer here; he kept some of his aged tea stored here, and his tea cost tens of thousands per tael.

Chen Yu did not drink much tea and did not know much about it, but the tea soup looked clear, and one could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary product.

"Thank you for the tea, President Huang." Chen Yu took a sip of tea, then set down his cup and said, "I am unworthy of President Huang treating me with such fine tea. I am a straightforward person and do not like to beat around the bush. If you have something to say, please speak directly."

"Mr. Chen is a man of quick words." Huang Hong also set down the cup in his hand and smiled. "Actually, I think Mr. Chen should know what my purpose is in coming here, right?"

"It would be better if you said it yourself," Chen Yu shook his head and said. "I don't like to rack my brain guessing."

"Fine, then I will speak plainly." Huang Hong smiled slightly, and he said with a serious expression, "Mr. Chen, I know you are a man of talent."

"There is no need for more polite pleasantries; I know I am a man of talent," Chen Yu said indifferently. "No need to flatter me like that."

Huang Hong was choked speechless by Chen Yu. He steadied himself and then said, "Mr. Chen, I want you to help me take back the position of president."

"You aren't joking with me, are you?" Chen Yu glanced at Huang Hong with some annoyance. "You were the one I kicked off that seat. Now you want me to help you get back on it? Do I look like the kind of person who goes back on his word?"

"Mr. Chen is naturally not the kind of person who goes back on his word. I also know that there were misunderstandings between us before and that I offended Mr. Chen, but we are all adults. As long as there is mutual benefit... I think it is not impossible for us to cooperate," Huang Hong said with a chuckle.

"Right, adults don't talk about feelings, and there are no friends; everyone only cares about benefits," Chen Yu nodded slightly and said. "However, what can you give me?"

"Anything you want, I can give you. Lin Xiansheng, I know you are not short of money, but in this world, who would complain about having too much money?" Huang Hong smiled slightly. "If we cooperate, you can take the lion's share."

"Then I really thank you, but you have truly misjudged the person." Chen Yu stood up and straightened his collar. "First of all, I am really not interested in your money at all. Secondly, I am a person of principle. Even if I were short of money, I would absolutely never cooperate with someone like you. Do you understand?"

"Mr. Chen, we are all human; no one is any more noble than anyone else." Huang Hong's expression changed. "Don't make yourself sound so high and mighty, okay?"

"I am actually more noble than you. You are a person who exudes malice from every pore. I really don't know how you have the nerve to say that everyone is the same." Lin Feng stared coldly at Huang Hong. "You should have some self-awareness about what kind of person you are."

Huang Hong's expression was extremely ugly. Although he had known from the start that looking for Lin Feng was asking for humiliation, he still wanted to try. But the result was the same as he had expected: Chen Yu did not take him seriously at all and humiliated him without mercy.

"Anything else to say?" Chen Yu glanced at him. Seeing the look on this guy's face, he knew he was not convinced.

"Chen Yu, having more friends means having more paths." Huang Hong steadied himself, stood up, and said coldly, "Sometimes being too arrogant makes it easy to cut off your own path."

"For others, perhaps having more friends means more paths, but it is different for me." Chen Yu sneered. "Besides, you trash, are you qualified to talk to me about friends or anything of the sort?"

"Fine, fine, fine." Huang Hong stood up, straightened his own collar, and stared at Chen Yu with a sharp gaze. "Since we cannot reach an agreement today, there is no need to talk further. Let's wait and see."

"Hmm, have the person behind you come out sooner," Chen Yu smiled and said. "This is truly meaningless. Perhaps the expert you rely on is nothing but trash in front of me, even though you treat him as your final trump card."