After Xu Shuyin made her resolute stance clear, silence fell outside Fengyun Mansion.
Whether it was Matriarch Xu, Liu Fengying, and their entourage, or Bai Feng standing nearby, their expressions shifted constantly.
They had never expected that Xu Shuyin would go to such astonishing lengths for Bai Feng.
Bai Feng said nothing more. He could naturally feel the depth of Xu Shuyin's love, so his face was filled with a warm smile, and his heart was deeply moved.
"Fine, I agree to your terms."
With a gloomy and unsightly expression, Matriarch Xu hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking.
"Bai Feng, our previous actions were indeed too hasty. Thank you for making it possible for the Xu family to be chosen. On behalf of the family, I apologize to you."
Even though Matriarch Xu felt a million times reluctant and dissatisfied, she still bowed slightly to Bai Feng.
Having completely offended the Zhang Family, the Xu family was now in an extremely precarious position and had no choice but to bite the bullet and take things one step at a time.
Seeing this, the members of the Xu family were somewhat surprised, because no matter how one looked at it, this meant the old matriarch had lowered her head to Xu Shuyin and made a concession.
Xu Shuyin understood that her grandmother was only making this choice out of sheer desperation, so her heart felt very conflicted.
However, she believed that one day, her grandmother and the rest of the family would sincerely apologize and admit their wrongs to Brother Feng.
"Don't worry. I promised to resolve the Xu family's troubles within three days, and I will keep my word. I'll personally take a trip to the Zhang Family shortly."
Bai Feng said with a serious expression. He likewise understood what Matriarch Xu and the others were thinking, but he didn't take it to heart.
"Then I'll have to trouble you."
Matriarch Xu slowly looked at Bai Feng. Neither she nor the rest of the Xu family had expected that this young man, Bai Feng, could actually make the Xu Group and Xianyun Group reach a cooperation agreement.
Bai Feng was an Earth Realm Martial Artist with formidable strength. Having such a figure become a son-in-law to the Xu family would normally be wonderful, but he had now offended the Zhang Family, a clan backed by a major family with two Heaven Realm Martial Artists.
Therefore, in the eyes of Matriarch Xu and her family, let alone resolving the current crisis, Bai Feng couldn't even guarantee his own safety and was bound to meet a tragic end—especially since the head of the Zhang Family had already made public threats.
"President Li is still waiting. Let's hurry inside."
Matriarch Xu said in a deep voice, terrified that Li Qingmo, the president of Xianyun Group, would grow impatient and directly refuse to sign the contract with the Xu Group.
Soon, the group entered the building once again.
"Miss Xu, I'm so glad we meet again."
Seeing Matriarch Xu and her group walk in, Li Qingmo stood up and took the initiative to greet them with a beaming smile, acting just like she was welcoming a good friend rather than the powerful president of a major corporation.
This left Matriarch Xu and Xu Yuxian deeply astonished. They had to remember that Li Qingmo's attitude toward them just now was like night and day compared to how she treated Xu Shuyin.
As a result, they became even more curious about what kind of methods Bai Feng had used to make Xianyun Group voluntarily choose to partner with the Xu Group.
"Thank you, President Li," Xu Shuyin said with a smile. She knew that Li Qingmo was Bai Feng's Third Senior Sister, and that their relationship was far from ordinary.
"I'm two years older than you. Doesn't calling me President Li sound a bit too distant?"
Li Qingmo first glanced at Bai Feng, who was smiling silently, and then linked her arm through Xu Shuyin's with the affectionate familiarity of a sister.
"Sister Qingmo."
Seeing that Li Qingmo put on no airs at all and instead radiated a genuine warmth, Xu Shuyin felt a deep wave of comfort wash over her.
"See? Isn't this much better? Let's head straight to the conference room." A wide smile graced Li Qingmo's face as she pulled Xu Shuyin toward the elevators.
Matriarch Xu's expression flickered continuously, revealing profound shock.
Li Qingmo's words and actions didn't seem like playacting at all; they were an authentic display of true emotion.
For a moment, Matriarch Xu and her second son, Xu Yuxian, exchanged glances, their curiosity regarding the relationship between Bai Feng and Li Qingmo growing even more intense.
Inside the conference room, Li Qingmo insisted that Xu Shuyin serve as the project director for the collaboration between the Xu Group and Xianyun Group. Matriarch Xu had no choice but to agree, not daring to express any other opinion.
Once the contract was signed, Matriarch Xu and Xu Yuxian let out long sighs of relief, the tension on their faces giving way to faint smiles.
"President Li, to celebrate our smooth signing of the contract, would you be so gracious as to join us for a meal at Delong Restaurant?"
Pulling herself together from her fluctuating emotions, Matriarch Xu looked at Li Qingmo with a smile. She hoped to use the pretext of a meal to close the distance between them, thinking it might help resolve the Xu family's current predicament.
"Thank you for the kind offer, Head Xu, but I have matters to attend to shortly. Let's save it for another time." Li Qingmo smilingly declined Matriarch Xu's invitation.
"Then we won't disturb you any further, President Li." Sensing the subtext in Li Qingmo's words, Matriarch Xu hurriedly replied with a deferential smile.
"Shuyin, you should come back with us as well. We can share this good news with your grandfather; it must surely bring him peace down below."
This time, Matriarch Xu's attitude toward her granddaughter Xu Shuyin had completely transformed, her tone exceedingly gentle and kind.
"Do you want to go back?" Bai Feng looked at Xu Shuyin with a smile.
Xu Shuyin nodded gently and said, "Brother Feng, I want to go back and offer some incense to my grandfather."
"Alright. Once you're back, don't let anyone wrong you anymore. I'll go take care of things at the Zhang Family and then come find you."
Bai Feng smiled and patted Xu Shuyin's head, his eyes brimming with affection.
"My dear grandson-in-law, you must be joking. From now on, if anyone in the Xu family dares to bully Shuyin, I'll be the first to object."
Matriarch Xu hurriedly chimed in with a smile, her attitude shifting with effortless smoothness.
Now that Xu Shuyin was in charge of the partnership between the Xu Group and Xianyun Group—and with Xianyun Group recognizing her alone—Matriarch Xu had already formulated new plans in her mind.
After exchanging a few words, Matriarch Xu and her entourage left the conference room.
"Shuyin, what is the relationship between Bai Feng and President Li?"
Outside Fengyun Mansion, Matriarch Xu could no longer suppress her inner curiosity and took the initiative to ask, wearing a friendly smile.
"Grandmother, they're probably just ordinary friends. I don't know the exact details."
Naturally, Xu Shuyin understood what her grandmother was driving at, but she had no intention of telling the truth.
"Just ordinary friends?" Matriarch Xu muttered to herself, secretly suspecting it couldn't possibly be that simple.
"Mom, did everything go smoothly? Was the contract signed?"
Xiao Nan and Xu Shushan, mother and son, who had been waiting outside the building the whole time, hurried over. They were utterly astounded to see the old matriarch actually smiling at Xu Shuyin.
"Take my granddaughter home first. We'll discuss the rest when we get back."
Matriarch Xu said to Xiao Nan and Xu Shushan, though her tone was noticeably cold.
Xiao Nan looked momentarily bewildered, but quickly snapped back to reality and nodded hastily.
"Mom, what should we do now?"
Back in the car, watching Xu Shuyin's family of three drive back toward the Xu family estate, Xu Yuxian looked respectfully at Matriarch Xu, Liu Fengying.
"That little hussy Xu Shuyin definitely didn't tell the truth. The relationship between Bai Feng and Li Qingmo might not be as simple as it looks.
That punk said he's heading straight to the Zhang Family. Second son, send people to keep an eye on that side and report back the moment there's any news. The situation is complicated right now, so we have to play it safe and be extremely cautious."
Matriarch Xu said in a grave, solemn tone, her mind racing as she searched for a countermeasure.
"Mom, since that guy knows Li Qingmo, do you think he might actually be able to solve this trouble?"
Xu Yuxian also knew they couldn't act rashly now, especially since Xu Shuyin had become the project lead for the cooperation with Xianyun Group.
"Do you have any brains at all? The Zhang Family is backed by the Tuoba Family of Ning Province. Do you really think that kid can fight a martial arts family with two Heaven Realm masters?
The Zhang Family won't let it go just because of the stupid things he's done. Even if Li Qingmo steps in, it won't work. Even if he escapes with his life, he'll end up completely crippled."
Gazing at the operatives stationed nearby by the Zhang Family, Matriarch Xu's expression flickered anxiously, her eyes filled with worry.
She knew that the events happening here had probably already reached the ears of the head of the Zhang Family, but for now, they had no choice but to wait and see how things developed.
At the same time, the reason she had changed her attitude toward Xu Shuyin was in the hope that—should the worst come to the worst—she might use Xu Shuyin to get Li Qingmo to put in a good word for the Xu family. Of course, that was her absolute last resort.
"Junior Brother, you certainly have quite the charm with women. Your fiancée is not only obedient and cute, but so well-behaved too."
Standing before the floor-to-ceiling windows of the conference room, Li Qingmo watched the two departing cars and smiled at Bai Feng.
"Third Senior Sister, thank you for always keeping an eye on things for me here." Looking at his Third Senior Sister, who exuded the mature aura of an ultimate career woman tinged with a hint of wildness, Bai Feng smiled and said.
"I've helped you with such a huge favor, and you're just going to brush me off with a simple 'thank you'?"
Swaying her slender waist and stepping forward with seductive grace, Li Qingmo walked slowly up to Bai Feng until her entire body pressed close against him.
"How could I? I was actually planning to treat you to a meal, Third Senior Sister."
Feeling the unique, intoxicating fragrance filling his nostrils, the soft pressure against his chest, and looking at the exquisite face just inches away, Bai Feng struggled hard to steady his fluttering heartbeat.
"Alright. But when it comes to dinner, it's better if I, your Third Senior Sister, cook it myself. We can share a candlelit dinner then—and you certainly aren't bringing your little bride along. Just wait for my call."
Leaning slightly forward once more, Li Qingmo planted a fierce kiss on Bai Feng's cheek before quickly stepping back, wearing a look of sheer, radiant amusement.
"Not bad at all. It seems my charm hasn't faded. That sets my mind at ease—though, just when do you plan to claim your senior sister here?"
Watching her Junior Brother, who looked somewhat dazed and entirely caught off guard, Li Qingmo flashed a deeply alluring smile.
At this, Bai Feng couldn't whether to laugh or cry. Taking a deep breath to steady his state of mind, he said, "Third Senior Sister, I've found a lead on the enemies who murdered my adoptive parents.
I'm intimately familiar with the spiritual aura of this dragon-shaped pendant. The head of the Zhang Family said they bought the pendant from the Tuoba Family in Ning Province. Perhaps the killers are connected to the Tuoba Family."
Bai Feng had never expected that he would discover clues regarding the murderers of his adoptive parents right here in Fengcheng.
"Junior Brother, are you planning to head straight over there?" Li Qingmo's expression froze as she instantly turned serious.
"I'll make a trip to the Zhang Family first, and then to this so-called Tuoba Family," Bai Feng said in a deep voice.
"Since you've found a lead, you should strive to dig out the mastermind behind the scenes. Once you've dealt with the Zhang Family, I'll drop you off near Jiupan Mountain. It just so happens I'm heading back to Xishi anyway."
Li Qingmo nodded. Although she knew the Tuoba Family of Ning Province boasted two Heaven Realm Martial Artists, she wasn't worried in the least.
Because, to say nothing of two Heaven Realm Martial Artists, even a few dozen of them wouldn't pose any threat to her Junior Brother.