At this moment, Su Mu walked over with a glass of champagne, looking at Luo Feng with a complicated expression.

"I saw you were on the phone the whole time, is something wrong?"

Luo Feng's heart skipped a beat; he didn't know whether he should tell Su Mu the truth.

But considering that Su Mu's company also received investment from Xingyao Capital, perhaps she could provide some useful information.

This time, the two have reconnected, and it's hard to say whether it's good or bad.

"No big deal."

Luo Feng smiled and glanced at her.

"Just some minor things at work."

"By the way, you've been working with Star Capital for so long, have you noticed anything strange about them?"

Su Mu paused for a moment, then shook his head.

“Star Capital has always been very professional in its investments and has not interfered too much in our company’s operations.”

"However, they do operate very discreetly, rarely revealing internal information. What's wrong? Do you suspect them?"

Su Mu was surprised that the other party asked her this question.

However, she was very happy; she was always happy whenever Luo Feng contacted her.

"I just find it a bit strange that they suddenly approached me for a collaboration."

Luo Feng didn't say much more. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. The banquet tonight is almost over. I'll take you home."

Are you really going to take me back?

Hearing this, Su Mu felt incredulous.

She originally thought that Luo Feng had been drinking less soup and gradually distancing himself from the relationship, trying to avoid any intimate contact so as not to be misunderstood by his girlfriend.

Little did Luo Feng know that he was worried that someone might take action against Su Mu during this time.

Thanatos and the Shadow Council have recently fallen silent, which is definitely not a good thing; it's a dangerous sign.

Su Mu felt a warmth in her heart and nodded, "Okay."

The two walked out of the banquet hall side by side and got into Luo Feng's car.

The carriage was silent; no one spoke.

Luo Feng focused on driving, while Su Mu watched the night view rushing past the window, her mind replaying the scene in the corridor just now.

She didn't know why Luo Feng refused to cooperate with Xingyao Capital. Was it really because he didn't want to have any professional dealings with her?

Or does he have other difficulties?
The car soon arrived at Su Mu's apartment building.

Su Mu unbuckled his seatbelt and turned to look at Luo Feng.

"Thank you for sending me back."

"You're welcome."

Luo Feng smiled and said, "Go on up, be careful."

Su Mu nodded, opened the car door, and got out.

She walked to the entrance of the apartment building, turned around to look at Luo Feng's car, and only slowly walked into the apartment building after the car disappeared into the night.

Luo Feng drove home and as soon as he entered the living room, he saw Bai Ningbing and Lin Naizi sitting on the sofa, obviously waiting for him.

"How is it? Have you finished dealing with everything tonight?" Bai Ningbing asked, getting up.

"Well, it's almost there."

Luo Feng nodded. "We need to sign a contract with the Far East distributor tomorrow morning. There's also something more important that I need your help with."

At this point, he hesitated, unsure whether he should tell the two women next.

If I tell them, they might worry; if I don't, it might seem like Luo Feng is up to something and keeping it from them, which could easily lead to misunderstandings and overthinking.

He told Bai Ningbing and Lin Naizi about being secretly filmed and about the transaction he was going to make at the abandoned factory the next day, and also told them about Jun Ge's arrangements.

"What? Someone actually dares to blackmail you!" Lin Naoko slammed her hand on the sofa in anger. "I'll go with you tomorrow, and I want to see who's so bold!"

"I will also arrange for nearby intelligence personnel to obtain information about the other side's movements as soon as possible."

"No."

Luo Feng shook his head. "They said I can only go alone."

"Besides, Brother Jun has already made arrangements, so you'll only be in danger if you go."

"How can we feel at ease if you go alone?" Bai Ningbing said worriedly. "Should we report it to the authorities?"

"No."

Luo Feng explained, "The other party said that if we call the police, we will send out the photos."

"My wife is currently in a critical period of development, and we cannot afford any scandals."

"Moreover, Brother Jun already has a plan. As long as we follow the plan, we will definitely be able to find out who is behind this."

Bai Ningbing and Lin Naizi exchanged a glance. Although they were still worried, they knew that Luo Feng was right.

"Then you must be careful," Bai Ningbing instructed. "If anything happens, call us immediately."

"Don't worry, I will."

Luo Feng smiled and said, "It's getting late, you should all get some rest. There's a lot to do tomorrow."

After saying that, Luo Feng turned and walked towards his room.

He lay in bed, his mind replaying the events of the day.

The two women outside the door looked at Luo Feng's retreating figure as he went back to his room, and for a moment they were at a loss for words.

Who will be Luo Feng's bedmate tonight?
This is a problem; logically, Bai Ningbing should be the one to come.

After all, Bai Ningbing was the girlfriend of the main wife, and her status was higher than Lin Naizi's. Just like the concubines in ancient times, there was a difference in their positions.

But Lin Naizi felt that she had already given Luo Feng and Bai Ningbing enough time.

She was about to leave Oucheng, as there were still many things in Sakura that she needed to take care of back there.

The atmosphere became somewhat tense for a moment.

The two women were unaware that Luo Feng was currently thinking about Xingyao Capital's covetousness, being secretly filmed and blackmailed, and the appearance of Su Mu.

Is there any connection between these three?
The appearance of this capital, in particular, caught Luo Feng completely off guard. Previously, the partners who came to him were mostly car companies or investors.

But this capital firm was so prestigious that it even came to the European City Auto Show, and immediately sought out Luo Feng.

Would he have dared to say such a thing to Luo Feng without someone's introduction?
The night passed in this state of mind. Neither of the two women ultimately entered Luo Feng's room.

The next morning, following Jun Ge's instructions, Luo Feng took five million yuan in cash and went alone to the abandoned factory in the south of the city.

As soon as his car pulled up to the factory gate, he saw a man in black standing there, holding a cell phone, clearly waiting for him.

"Mr. Luo, you're right on time." The man sneered. "Did you bring the money?"

Luo Feng got out of the car and placed the box containing the cash on the ground. "Where are the photos?"

"Don't be impatient. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."

The man waved his phone, a playful smile on his lips.

"Please send the money over first, and I will delete the photos after I confirm that everything is correct."

Having photos gives him confidence; he wouldn't dare say such things without them.

Luo Feng naturally understood this principle, so he had to change his tactics and could not let the other party lead him by the nose.

Luo Feng didn't move, staring intently at the man.

"How do I know you won't take the money and run, or leak the photos?"

"Mr. Luo, you have no choice." The man's tone turned icy. "Either pay to delete the photos, or let your scandal spread across the entire internet. The choice is yours."

"Well, and don't forget your girlfriends and your nieces. What will they think? Your future won't be easy."

Luo Feng took a deep breath and slowly pushed the box toward the man.

The man bent down, opened the box, and after confirming that it was full of cash, a greedy smile appeared on his face.

He took out his phone, pretending to delete photos, when suddenly a group of people dressed in black rushed out and surrounded him.

"Don't move!"

The man in charge was one of Jun Ge's men. "You're surrounded. Hand over your phone now!"

The man's expression changed drastically. He tried to run away, but was pushed to the ground.

His phone was also taken from his hand and handed to Luo Feng.

Luo Feng opened his phone, found the photos, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming they were deleted.

He walked up to the man, squatted down, and looked at him coldly.

"Tell me, who sent you?"

The man trembled with fear and stammered, "It was... a stranger. He gave me money and told me to secretly take photos of you and Miss Su Mu, and then blackmail you..."

"A strange man?" Luo Feng frowned. "What does he look like? What are his features?"

"I...I didn't see his face clearly. He was wearing sunglasses and a mask, and his voice was also altered."

The man tried to recall, "I only know that he was very tall, about 1.85 meters, and wearing a black trench coat."

Luo Feng didn't press the matter further, knowing he wouldn't get any more useful information from the man.

He stood up and said to Jun Ge's men, "The rest is up to you."

After saying that, Luo Feng turned and left the abandoned factory.

He got into the car, took out his phone, and dialed Brother Jun's number.

"Brother Jun, the matter is resolved, but the mastermind hasn't been found yet. All we know is that it's a man who's about 1.85 meters tall and wearing a black trench coat," Luo Feng said quickly.

"I know, be careful."

Jun Ge's voice came through the phone, "I will send someone to find out where this man is."

"By the way, there's news from Star Capital. They've been getting very close to a mysterious overseas company lately, and this company is connected to the organizations you're investigating."

Luo Feng's heart skipped a beat. "So, Starry Capital's offer to cooperate with me is really a conspiracy by those organizations?"

"Very likely," Brother Jun nodded. "You must be more careful in the future and try to avoid too much contact with Xingyao Capital."

He paused for a moment, hesitated, and then said another sentence.

“These organizations have never had any direct connection with me, and I don’t want to get involved with them too much.”

"I did some extra research because of you, but you still have to rely on yourself from now on."

Actually, the relationship between Jun Ge and Luo Feng is not like that between Luo Feng and Team Leader Chen and Zeng Fan, after all, their positions are different.

Jun Ge is clearly a successful entrepreneur, with access to more information and influence.

He was very grateful to Luo Feng for developing the market for Suqi in European City.

But that doesn't mean he'll face those organizations with Luo Feng.

"I understand." Luo Feng nodded. "Thank you, Brother Jun."

The other party's meaning was already quite clear, and he could understand it.

"When you return to China, let's have a proper meeting."

"must."

Luo Feng agreed and hung up the phone. He tossed his phone onto the passenger seat, stepped on the gas, and the car sped off towards the city.

Jun Ge's attitude is very clear: the help he can provide ends here.

The next step in investigating the connection between the man in the black trench coat and Xingyao Capital must rely on our own channels.

"Who would be a suitable person to contact now, and who is knowledgeable in this area?"

This is the question that Luo Feng was thinking about in the sea. The information from Lin Naizi's side was not actually that comprehensive on the European side.

The person who was caught gave a vague and ambiguous account.

Without an accurate photo and name, to find out who He Qimin is, you'd have to find a local expert in Europe; maybe then you'd have a chance.

A name flashed through his mind: Valais.

Valais is a well-known figure in the underground world of Europa City, and he's a regular at the Black Crow Bar in the old town.

For this person, as long as you pay enough, he can dig up everything, from the secret whereabouts of the rich to the trivial matters of street thugs.

Previously, when Colin was expanding his market in EuroCity, he had approached him once to investigate the dirty secrets of his business rivals. Although this man was slick, the information he had was indeed reliable.

Later, Colin introduced this person to Luo Feng as well.

"It's him!"

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