Chapter 50: Yu Liang is dumbfounded, the Chairman of Poly is here to see me?!
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Yu Liang’s meaning was perfectly clear: he had no intention of giving Yang Mi any opportunity.
Upon hearing this, Wu Yufei and Chen Arthur immediately relaxed.
“Boss Yu, Yang Mi really doesn’t know how to appreciate a favor,” Wu Yufei sneered. “Can’t she see the situation? How could she possibly think she can come here and negotiate with you? What was she thinking?”
“I think she’s simply—”
Before Wu Yufei could finish, Feng Kuzi interrupted in his hoarse voice, “Don’t let a momentary advantage go to your head. Yang Mi may have some hidden cards behind her.”
Feng Kuzi cast Wu Yufei a deep, meaningful glance.
When Wu Yufei noticed it, her heart skipped a beat. She immediately understood that she had said too much.
If it were not for Chen Arthur, she would not have been qualified to sit here today.
Embarrassed, Wu Yufei nodded and obediently fell silent.
Yu Liang took a sip of tea and said indifferently, “Director Feng makes a valid point.”
“Yang Mi appears to be standing alone, without any backing. But during the struggle between you two, it was faintly apparent that other forces were supporting her.”
“Otherwise, how could Young Master Chen have lost to Yang Mi in the battle of public opinion?”
At the mention of the public-opinion battle, Chen Arthur’s face flushed with embarrassment.
He had actually lost to Yang Mi in a war of public opinion. It was truly humiliating.
Chen Arthur said solemnly, “Boss Yu’s analysis is sound. I also believe that apart from Jiaxing, Yang Mi must have other supporters.”
“Even so, I doubt they can make much of a splash. I refuse to believe that one woman can contend with the entire industry.”
Feng Kuzi merely smiled without saying anything, clearly agreeing with Chen Arthur.
Yu Liang smiled faintly. “Young Master Chen is right. With Director Feng and Director Chen here, the entertainment industry will never be turned upside down.”
“Let’s wait and see how Yang Mi plans to break out of her predicament.”
The men drank tea and chatted, and the atmosphere was exceptionally pleasant. Amid their laughter and conversation, they could determine the fates of countless people—
who would prosper in business, which newcomers the entertainment industry would cultivate, who would become the next rising star, and so on.
Just then, the butler came hurrying over again. This time, however, he looked flustered.
“Master! Something serious has happened!”
He jogged all the way to Yu Liang’s side, panting heavily.
“You need to go to the Peace Hotel immediately!”
Seeing his usually composed butler suddenly so agitated, Yu Liang frowned.
“What happened? Speak clearly. Why are you panicking?”
The butler took a deep breath. “Master, I just received word that Chairman Liu is coming.”
At those words, everyone frowned, confusion appearing on their faces.
“Chairman Liu?” Yu Liang asked. “Which Chairman Liu? Liu Yanbin?”
The butler replied, “No. It’s the chairman of Baoli Group, Liu Hualong!”
Yu Liang froze for a moment, clearly unable to recall which company Baoli Group was.
Feng Kuzi and the others were equally bewildered.
The chairman of Baoli Group? What Baoli Group?
But soon, Yu Liang’s expression suddenly grew grave, as if he had thought of something.
“Baoli Group? You mean that Baoli Group?”
His face had become exceedingly solemn.
The butler nodded anxiously. “Yes, that one—the Baoli Group, one of the largest enterprises in the country!”
At this, Feng Kuzi and the others were stunned as well.
Of course they knew the Baoli Group. It was one of the four great financial conglomerates.
The group was also famous for its involvement in military-industrial exports.
But why would the chairman of such a powerful conglomerate come looking for Yu Liang?
Could it be that Yu Liang’s backing was far more formidable than it appeared?
Chen Arthur, Feng Kuzi, and the others began imagining all sorts of possibilities.
Yu Liang, however, was filled with unease and nerves.
“What… what exactly is going on?” he asked gravely. “Why would the chairman of Baoli Group come looking for me?”
The butler shook his head. “I don’t know the specifics either. I only received word that Liu Hualong has come to the Peace Hotel for a meal and wishes to meet you.”
“You should hurry over. Chairman Liu is probably already waiting.”
Yu Liang could no longer remain calm.
A man of such stature had come to his hotel and specifically requested to see him. This was no small matter.
“Gentlemen, please excuse me. I have to step out for a while,” Yu Liang said as he rose. “Director Feng, enjoy yourselves here. We’ll continue our conversation when I return.”
With that, Yu Liang did not linger for even a moment. He hurried toward the Peace Hotel.
On the way, he sat in the car with a grave expression, his heart pounding with anxiety.
He had no idea why Liu Hualong wanted to see him.
After all, a figure like Liu Hualong belonged to a completely different world. There should have been no possibility of the two of them ever speaking.
Yet now, the man had specifically summoned him. It was impossible not to wonder why.
Seeing that Yu Liang looked troubled, the butler said from beside him, “Master, don’t be too anxious. Perhaps Chairman Liu merely wants to host someone and needs you to clear out the hotel. Maybe he only summoned you to give you a word of notice.”
Yu Liang took a deep breath. “That would be for the best. It probably isn’t anything serious.”
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Yu Liang had spent decades making his way through the Magic City. He considered himself someone who had weathered every kind of storm, but now that he had to face the chairman of Baoli Group, even he could not keep his composure.
Half an hour later, Yu Liang stepped out of the car.
He and the butler headed straight for Liu Hualong’s private dining room.
The Chuanhai Hall was the most prestigious private room in the Peace Hotel.
As soon as Yu Liang entered the corridor, he saw guards stationed every few steps. Bodyguards filled the area inside and out, creating an imposing presence.
“Excuse me, is Chairman Liu inside?”
When he reached the door, Yu Liang cautiously addressed the bodyguard.
“I’m Yu Liang, the owner of the Peace Hotel. I was told that Chairman Liu wished to see me.”
The bodyguard glanced at him and said indifferently, “I’m sorry, but I need to search you first.”
With that, he took out a scanner and searched Yu Liang from head to toe.
Aside from security checks at high-speed rail stations and airports, this was the first time Yu Liang had ever been searched by private security. Still, he did not dare show the slightest displeasure.
“Go in.”
After completing the inspection, the bodyguard allowed Yu Liang to enter alone.
With his heart filled with apprehension, Yu Liang pushed open the door and walked inside.
The first thing he saw was an elderly man of about sixty, seated in a chair and drinking tea. Several dishes had already been served on the table.
The old man wore a suit. His hair was slightly gray, but he looked vigorous, and a restrained majesty emanated from him.
Yu Liang nodded, unconsciously bending slightly at the waist as he stood before Liu Hualong and asked softly, “You must be Chairman Liu?”
Liu Hualong did not answer. He calmly picked up a dish, took another sip of tea, and only then turned to look at him.
“Oh, Boss Yu has arrived. Have a seat.”
His tone was warm and approachable, but Yu Liang was terrified.
He knew that the more powerful a person was, the more discreetly they tended to act—and the more dangerous they could be. Such a person might smile while arranging your death.
Forcing a smile, Yu Liang said, “I… I’ll stand. I’ll listen to whatever you have to say.”
“Please, have some tea.”
As he spoke, Yu Liang stepped forward, picked up the teapot, and poured tea for Liu Hualong.
His manner was so obsequious that he was more attentive than a waiter.
Yu Liang was the owner of the Peace Hotel and had deeply rooted connections and influence throughout the Magic City.
But no matter how powerful he was, before the immense mountain that was Baoli Group, he was nothing more than a speck of dust.
It was like comparing a street thug with the official military—there was simply no comparison.
Liu Hualong smiled and said mildly, “Boss Yu, there’s no need to be so courteous.”
“Why do you look so nervous? Is something troubling you?”
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