Huo Yu remained silent for a long time, the surrounding atmosphere growing increasingly tense. The bustling noise of the bar seemed to be shut off in some distant place, and all Chen Haotian could feel was the oppressive silence of this high-ranking Qingyun Society official. Huo Yu's silence did not mean he was not thinking, nor did it mean he had made a decision; rather, he was like a beast crouching and gathering its strength, quietly waiting for an opportunity.
Finally, Huo Yu raised his head, let out a cold laugh, and a trace of mockery flashed in his eyes. "You think you can change the future of the Qingyun Society? How could a mere employee of the Tianxiao Group possibly shake such a colossal edifice as the Qingyun Society?" His tone was cold and stern, seemingly disparaging Chen Haotian's plan.
"I have no intention of shaking the Qingyun Society," Chen Haotian replied calmly. "I am merely doing what I must do. Moreover, Mr. Huo, much of what the Qingyun Society does has long ceased to be simple business competition; the levels involved reach far beyond your expectations."
Chapter 22