Chapter 55: Since Big Star Wu Doesn't Know How to Be a Human Being, I'll Teach You!

As the voice faded away, Yang Mi’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and her expression sank.

Yu Liang’s words struck her as deeply peculiar.

On one hand, he claimed everything was open for discussion; on the other hand, he insisted she negotiate together with Arthur Chen’s faction.

What on earth was Yu Liang scheming behind closed doors?

Deep in thought, Yang Mi weighed her options before responding:

"Boss Yu, I have truly come with utmost sincerity this time."

Yu Liang gave a slight nod and said, "Miss Yang, please do not overthink. I will certainly cooperate with you regarding the filming location."

"Inviting you to the mansion is simply my way of formally cutting ties with Feng Pants and the others right before your eyes, so as to clear up any misunderstandings between us!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi was momentarily stunned, her previously profound gaze turning utterly bewildered.

Yu Liang’s attitude was simply too inscrutable!

Just moments ago, he had been actively targeting her.

How could his stance undergo such a drastic shift overnight?!

Could it possibly be because she was willing to spend money?

Yet, even with a generous financial offer, it hardly seemed enough to make Yu Liang so eager to cooperate with her.

Moreover, why did he insist on drawing a clear line between himself and Feng Pants? What was the implication here?

Yu Liang’s behavior was so abnormal that Yang Mi couldn't shake the feeling that something much more complicated lurked beneath the surface.

However, since she could not yet make sense of the situation, she decided to play along for the time being.

"Boss Yu, does this mean you have agreed to cooperate with us?" Yang Mi asked, a faint smile gracing her lips.

Yu Liang nodded with a smile.

"Indeed, Miss Yang. Cooperating with you is my greatest honor!"

"It is getting late. Why don't we head over to my mansion right now? Feng Pants and the others are still waiting there."

The excessive deference in Yu Liang’s demeanor struck Yang Mi as highly suspicious.

Unable to pry the truth out of him just yet, she had no choice but to agree: "Very well, Boss Yu. Let us go."

Once inside the car, Yang Mi took the driver’s seat, let out a soft sigh, and asked, "Xiaobai, what do you make of this Boss Yu?"

He Xiaobai looked equally perplexed, her expression shifting uncertainly.

"Exactly. Has Yu Liang lost his mind?"

"He was targeting us just a moment ago, imposing a complete blockade on our resources. Why has he suddenly become so..."

"Especially his posture—why is he acting with such lowliness?"

Feeling a slight chaos in her mind, Yang Mi waved a hand dismissively.

"Never mind. Before we figure out what is really going on, let's just follow Yu Liang and see what he's actually trying to pull."

The mere thought of confronting Wu Yufei, Arthur Chen, and Feng Pants shortly filled Yang Mi with inevitable anxiety.

What if Yu Liang had conspired with them to devise some vicious trap?

Would she end up utterly destroyed?

After all, given their immense influence, she stood no chance of fighting back on her own.

He Xiaobai started the engine and muttered, "Could it be that our boss, Chairman Liu, managed to resolve this behind the scenes?"

"Or perhaps Yu Liang is just blinded by greed?"

Yang Mi shook her head, dismissing each possibility in turn.

"I contacted Chairman Liu before coming here. Every word he uttered implied he was helpless, advising me to look for filming locations outside of Shanghai, and even suggesting we change the script if all else fails..."

"Clearly, Chairman Liu has not resolved this matter."

"As for money, that’s even less likely. Would Yu Liang alter his attitude toward us purely for cash? Besides, we haven't even told him how much we're willing to pay..."

He Xiaobai drew a deep breath.

"Unbelievable. Let's just follow them there and see what Yu Liang intends to do."

...

Half an hour later, on the rear lawn of the Jinghai Mansion.

Arthur Chen, Feng Pants, and Wu Yufei had just finished a few rounds of golf and were resting under a canopy while sipping tea.

"Uncle Feng, Boss Yu has been gone for quite a while. Why hasn't he returned yet?" Arthur Chen asked with a bored expression.

"Should we just head back first?"

Yu Liang had been gone for nearly two hours.

Feng Pants replied calmly, "Boss Yu must be entertaining some VIP. Still, at this hour, he should be back soon."

"Since Boss Yu asked us to wait here, we ought to be patient. Leaving now would look rather impolite."

Arthur Chen nodded. Feng Pants had always been steady and prudent in his dealings, leaving Arthur with little room to argue.

At that moment, Wu Yufei, who had just set down her golf club, froze abruptly.

She violently tugged at Arthur Chen’s arm and exclaimed, "Honey, look over there!"

Having Wu Yufei address him as "honey" right in front of Feng Pants caused Arthur Chen to frown slightly. Visibly displeased, he asked in an impatient tone, "What is it?"

Wu Yufei looked astonished.

"Why is Yang Mi here?"

"Look, isn't that Yang Mi!"

Following the direction of Wu Yufei’s gaze, Arthur Chen widened his eyes for a split second, followed immediately by a sharp squinting of his eyes.

"Yang Mi? Why on earth is she here?"

Arthur Chen stared fixedly as Yu Liang walked out right behind Yang Mi.

Upon seeing this, Feng Xiaogang was also taken aback.

Maintaining his composure, however, he greeted them naturally: "Boss Yu, finished with your business?"

"Ah, Miss Yang is here as well, I see."

Yang Mi nodded with a polite smile. "Director Feng."

Although they were engaged in fierce rivalries behind closed doors, a facade of civility had to be maintained in public.

Yu Liang approached them with a faint smile on his face, though an unreadable undercurrent seemed to linger within his expression.

Catching sight of Yang Mi, Wu Yufei wore an icy expression, fury burning within her chest.

Yet, given the occasion and her ignorance of the situation, she dared not act too recklessly just yet.

Sneering, Wu Yufei remarked, "Well, if it isn't Sister Mi. Isn't a place like this a bit above your pay grade?"

Yang Mi glanced at her indifferently, choosing not to dignify her with a response.

Behind her, He Xiaobai had no intention of tolerating Wu Yufei’s arrogance, snapping back with a cold laugh:

"Celebrity Wu, still the same as ever—judging people by the cover."

"If someone like you can come here, why on earth can't our Sister Mi?"

"Xiaobai."

Yang Mi interrupted He Xiaobai, speaking in a soft tone.

"There's no need to lower yourself to her level. We came here to handle serious business."

Wu Yufei flushed red with anger from He Xiaobai's retort.

How dare a mere assistant hurl such insults at her!

"Yang Mi, if you can't keep your dog on a leash, don't bring it out in public!" Wu Yufei scoffed.

"Otherwise, I wouldn't mind teaching it some manners for you!"

Accustomed to her own elevated status, and bolstered by the backing of so many influential figures this time, Wu Yufei refused to swallow this humiliation.

Frowning slightly, Yang Mi was about to speak when Yu Liang stepped forward, blocking the path between He Xiaobai, Yang Mi, and the others.

Seeing the main host step in, Wu Yufei smirked.

"Boss Yu, why is Yang Mi here?"

"Could it be that she's come to kowtow and beg for our forgiveness?"

The moment her words fell, the only response she received was a resounding slap from Yu Liang!

*Crack!*

The slap was crisp and loud!

Furthermore, delivered with immense force, the blow instantly sent a spray of bloody mist from Wu Yufei’s nose!

In an instant, everyone present was frozen in shock!

Wu Yufei, in particular, experienced a complete blanking of her mind as a burning, intense pain radiated across her face.

She stared at Yu Liang in utter disbelief!

Wu Yufei simply could not comprehend why Yu Liang would ever strike her!

Nearby, Arthur Chen looked at Yu Liang in absolute astonishment, entirely clueless as to what was happening.

Only Feng Pants narrowed his aged eyes, his expression as dark and still as deep water.

Recovering her senses, Wu Yufei clutched her face as tears welled up instantly, crying out:

"Boss Yu, what... what are you doing?"

Seeing Wu Yufei put on the pathetic act of an innocent victim, Yu Liang felt a surge of even greater fury!

It was entirely because of this worthless bitch that he had nearly lost his life at the hands of the Poly Group!

"What am I doing?"

Yu Liang let out a cold snort, his expression pitch-black.

"Teaching you a lesson, of course!"

Without missing a beat, Yu Liang swung his heavy palm across Wu Yufei’s face once more!