"Wang Lin, is this your younger generation?" Xiang Lingyue never considered Fang Jueyu as someone who could stand on equal footing with him. He thought Wang Lin meant that if Xiang Lingyue continued to make things difficult for Fang Jueyu, Wang Lin would protect him.
"Director Xiang, it seems you didn't understand what I meant," Wang Lin said, "I meant he could bring down your Xiang Family with his own power. If you don't believe it, just go ahead and try!"
By "try," Wang Lin naturally referred to commercial tactics. To counter Xiang You's two companies, Fang Jueyu had exposed some things, but what he revealed was just the tip of the iceberg.
If Xiang Lingyue wanted to target that portion of Fang Jueyu's assets, it would provoke a fierce counterattack, bringing him a massive headache.
Wang Lin recalled that the initial operation against Fang Jueyu's father didn't succeed, but what followed wasn't nothing. Several countries in Europe and America suffered severe economic disturbances a few days later. Wang Lin always believed that the instigator of this economic turmoil was related to "that person."
"Who is he, really?" Xiang Lingyue wasn't the kind to make rash decisions guided by emotions; otherwise, he wouldn't have built such a business empire.
"No comment!" Wang Lin slapped these four words in Xiang Lingyue's face without showing any courtesy. He dared not speak carelessly, fearing he might bring trouble upon himself if he disclosed Fang Jueyu's identity. Perhaps Fang Jueyu would be fine in the end, but Wang Lin might find himself in dire straits.
"It's no wonder Mr. Wang's business is so successful!" At that moment, a melodious female voice chimed in. It was the owner of the presidential suite number 002, "Unlike some people, so short-sighted!"
Instantly, everyone's attention was drawn to her. No one had ever dared to speak to Xiang Lingyue like that, and especially not a woman.
She held a glass of red wine in her hand, dressed in a dark blue gown. Her aura and charm stood out among the crowd, and it seemed as if she was not at all nervous amidst these big shots, as if she were the host.
"Miss Hua, you're joking." Wang Lin smiled along with her. He only knew her surname was Hua, as that was the title the Queen of England addressed her with. To this day, he had no clue about her identity, but just like Fang Jueyu's father, she was on Wang Lin's list of untouchables.
"Miss... Hua..." Xiang Lingyue's voice even trembled, and some noticed that his eyes flashed with something akin to fear!
Xiang Lingyue didn't know Miss Hua's identity, but that didn't mean he was unaware of her power!
Ever since the Queen of England's birthday celebration, many people were trying to gather information about Miss Hua. To be invited by the Queen and dine at the same table was an honor reserved for royalty or the head of a nation.
However, despite long and thorough investigations, no one traced any information about Miss Hua. Not even a company registered under her name, nor did she exist within the government.
But Xiang Lingyue was an exception. Unlike others who gave up without finding any information, he invested significant resources and managed to discover Miss Hua's residence.
She was still a Huaxia national but lived in Africa for years. What he found shocked him—this woman owned over 87% of all gold, diamond, and rare mineral mines in Africa!
It's known that the battle for African mineral resources is terrifyingly fierce, with armed conflicts breaking out almost daily. Yet, Miss Hua stood at the top of the food chain.
Upon learning this, Xiang Lingyue immediately withdrew all his spies. Setting aside the immense wealth that the African mining industry represented, the mere fact that she could subdue African warlords was already a chilling thought. The power she mastered was absolutely formidable.
Xiang Lingyue's expression changed due to these revelations. Even he had to show caution in the face of such a woman.
"Mr. Xiang, considering we are fellow countrymen, I won't hold it against you for investigating me two years ago," Miss Hua's tone suddenly turned sharp, "But if you harm him in any way, even a single strand of hair, I guarantee that no matter how well-connected you are, you'll suffer dearly!"
"She actually knew he had investigated her!" Xiang Lingyue thought he had done everything perfectly, only to realize Miss Hua was aware of it all.
As for the latter half of her threat, Xiang Lingyue didn't take it as a joke. As a chairman of a conglomerate spanning Asia, even if Miss Hua couldn't do anything to him in Huaxia, who knew what might happen once he left Huaxia.
"Miss Hua, this is just a minor dispute among the children. How could I get involved? Let the kids resolve their own issues." Xiang Lingyue changed his stance instantly, even breaking out into a cold sweat.
Even he didn't know why he acted so abnormally, as though an invisible pressure gripped his throat, squeezing the air from his lungs.
"That's good!" Miss Hua turned around, leaving a captivating silhouette behind, and at that moment, Xiang Lingyue felt a wave of relief.
"Who on earth is she?" The stars and starlets present pondered aloud. To them, Xiang Lingyue was already an unreachable figure, yet he appeared so disheveled in front of a woman.
"You're almost identical to your father!" She walked past Fang Jueyu, leaving a faint perfume scent behind.
"Miss Hua, did you know my dad?" Fang Jueyu asked.
"More than just knowing," Miss Hua leaned in, "Given our generations, calling me Miss Hua isn't quite right. My name is Hua Qiyu; you should call me Aunt Hua instead!"
"Aunt Hua?" Fang Jueyu laughed, "You look only about twenty-seven or eight; you're more like a sister to me!"
Hua Qiyu leaned in closer and whispered in Fang Jueyu's ear, "I'm actually 45!"
Fang Jueyu's face turned pale, suddenly reminded of two people—his father Fang Huai and mother Cao Lan. Didn't they too have appearances not matching their age?
"It seems you don't know about me!" Hua Qiyu shook her head in disappointment, "Oh well, first come, first served. What can I do? Little one, if you ever encounter any trouble, feel free to find me. That little Zhang girl behind you knows how to contact me."
Saying this, Hua Qiyu turned and left.
"Xiao Yi, could this Miss Hua... Aunt Hua be my dad's..."
"Congratulations, host, you guessed it right. She's kind of like your stepmom!"
"what the heck! Really!" Fang Jueyu was half-stunned by the confirmation, "My dad is something else, isn't he? Getting involved in such things?"
"There's nothing to be surprised about; you have three other stepmothers. One controls the global oil and energy economy, one commands the most advanced technology, and another controls the world's largest superpower user organization. In reality, this planet is already the Fang Family's backyard!"
"Heh heh heh, I think I'd better not meet them, awkward..."
"Hahaha..." Xiao Yi's laughter echoed in Fang Jueyu's mind...