Chapter 6783
Is he really that amazing?
"In this era, if we business people want to do business peacefully, we have to make friends with people like this."
Think about it, if we can establish a good relationship with Mr. Xiao, he can easily help us out if we encounter any trouble in business in the future. That would be much better than us working hard on our own.
Moreover, you have no idea what Mr. Xiao's future means. The ancient city will not be his stage, nor will the western region. His stage is the entire Dragon Kingdom, no, even the entire world!
Do you think someone like that would kill someone so easily?
No, I'm sure, the one he killed wasn't an ordinary person either, but a powerful martial artist.
As Liu Jianming spoke, his eyes gleamed, as if he could already see the bright future of his family business flourishing after befriending Mr. Xiao.
Upon hearing her father's words, Liu Yulian was struck as if by lightning, instantly frozen in place, her mind blank, as if time itself had stood still.
All the sounds around me seemed to disappear, leaving only my father's calm and resolute voice echoing in my mind.
However, this blank was only temporary. Upon reflection, she realized that what her father said was indeed normal.
Not to mention those fantasy novels where the protagonists often reach the pinnacle after experiencing a bloody massacre.
Take the turbulent society of ancient times, for example. The Three Kingdoms period, which everyone is familiar with, was an era in which heroes emerged and great figures rose up.
Whether it was Guan Yu, who was upright and righteous, or Xiahou Dun, who was brave, fierce, and straightforward, they all killed countless enemies on the battlefield, and even killed people in their daily lives before they became famous and became great heroes admired by the world.
In this martial arts-dominated era, killing is not as unbelievable or shocking as it would be in peacetime.
The key point is that the opponent should be a martial artist. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, the battles between martial artists are inherently cruel and ruthless, and life and death often hang in the balance.
"By the way, Dad, that person looks like Li Fengyuan."
Liu Yulian suddenly seemed to have thought of something crucial, her eyes lit up, and she hurriedly spoke.
She hadn't reacted at first because she was so flustered when she saw the bloody scene that her brain couldn't think clearly.
Now that she had calmed down, she began to carefully recall what the man looked like.
The more she thought about that man, the more familiar he seemed; he was a very famous figure in the western region.
She seemed to have heard someone mention that this person had a close relationship with the Chen family, the most powerful family in the ancient city. Under the protection of the Chen family, he was used to running rampant in the western region and had done a lot of things like bullying men and women.
"Stop it here!"
Upon hearing his daughter mention the name, Liu Jianming's expression changed instantly. He hurriedly said, his tone tense and wary, "This is not something we should concern ourselves with. Just pretend you didn't see it."
The forces behind Li Fengyuan are complex and intertwined. Although our Liu family has some status in this ancient city, we are still far behind those truly powerful families.
We can't afford to get into that kind of trouble; it's better to avoid it.
Liu Yulian took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but she was still somewhat flustered.
Her fingers unconsciously gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.
Is Xiao Chen really worth the Liu family's investment?
Does he truly deserve such high regard from his father? A huge question mark appeared in Liu Yulian's mind, a question that tangled in her heart and she couldn't unravel.
Unconsciously, her fingertips traced fine lines on the leather seat, as if she could engrave her confusion and bewilderment onto it.
The street scene outside the car window rushed past, and the neon lights cast flickering light spots on her face, as if veiling her in mystery.
However, the light could not penetrate the confusion in her eyes; her gaze remained empty and lifeless, as if she were trapped in an endless abyss, unable to find a way out.
From the time she met Xiao Chen until now, all Liu Yulian knew about him was that this man knew some medical skills.
She still remembers the first time she heard that Xiao Chen knew medicine; she was full of doubt and thought it was just the tricks of some charlatan.
Last time, my father was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The illness came on fiercely, and even the most renowned doctors in major hospitals were helpless. The whole family was as anxious as ants on a hot pan, searching everywhere for medical help.
Just when all hope seemed lost, Xiao Chen appeared.
He remained calm and unhurried as he took out a silver needle, which gleamed with a cool light under the lamp.
With practiced skill, he inserted the needles into his father's acupoints with lightning precision in just a few strokes.
Strangely enough, the father, who had been in great pain and pale, gradually recovered from his symptoms. His furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and his breathing became much more stable.
At that moment, Liu Yulian began to acknowledge Xiao Chen's medical skills to some extent, but that was all she felt for him.
But can medical skills truly control everything in the world?
In this era where capital reigns supreme, money acts like an invisible giant hand, controlling every aspect of society.
Skyscrapers rise from the ground thanks to abundant funds; business empires expand and thrive thanks to vast capital.
Can a few medical skills really allow one to manipulate the tides of capitalism and become the master of everything?
She simply couldn't understand why her father would treat a young doctor so differently.
In her memory, her father had always been a shrewd and worldly businessman who was always looking to maximize profits in everything he did. But his attitude toward Xiao Chen this time left her completely baffled.
Liu Yulian didn't want to think about it anymore, because just recalling Xiao Chen's indifferent appearance made her feel like a jumble of emotions had been stirred up.
He was always like that, with calm and deep eyes, as if nothing in the world could catch his eye. No matter who or what he faced, he could remain calm and composed.
To Liu Yulian, this indifference was like a silent provocation, or a disregard for those around her.
A sudden surge of anger welled up inside her, as if something was blocking her throat, making her feel suffocated and desperate to find a place to vent.
Liu Jianming watched as his daughter's expression changed, from initial confusion with furrowed brows and bewildered eyes; to later anger with slightly flushed cheeks and tightly pursed lips; and then to feigning calmness and trying to make her expression look natural, but her slightly trembling hands still betrayed the turmoil in her heart.
Liu Jianming knew that his daughter had slowly accepted the fact in her heart, but she was just unwilling to admit it.
He twirled the jade thumb ring on his finger; the warm, smooth touch traveled through his fingertips, calming his mind somewhat. (End of Chapter)