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Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of a private room in an upscale restaurant, casting a light on the exquisite round table, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. Li Qiankun, Hua Feng, and several of their colleagues sat together, enjoying this rare moment of leisure. The table was laden with a variety of delicacies, the aroma wafting through the air, mouth-watering. Everyone chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.

Just as they were about to toast and begin their meal, a familiar figure suddenly appeared at the door of the private room. He was a burly figure with a resolute face. It was none other than Lao Meng, a temporary worker from the Northwest Region whom Li Qiankun had met while on assignment in Biyou Village. Lao Meng's arrival was like a sudden gust of wind, instantly shattering the tranquility of the room.

Li Qiankun was startled, his eyes quickly scanning Lao Meng, filled with confusion. He hadn't expected to run into Lao Meng here, let alone why he was in this upscale restaurant that had nothing to do with them. He turned to look at Hua Feng, who also looked surprised, but quickly regained his composure and warmly invited Lao Meng to take a seat.

"Old Meng, why are you here?" Li Qiankun asked calmly, trying to catch a clue from Old Meng's expression.

Lao Meng smiled, a hint of mystery flashing in his eyes: "Oh, I came here to do some personal business, and I didn't expect to run into you. What, you don't welcome me?"

Li Qiankun quickly shook his head: "No, no, it's just a little unexpected. Come on, come on, sit down and eat together."

As he spoke, Li Qiankun signaled the waiter to bring another set of bowls and chopsticks for Lao Meng. Lao Meng was not polite and sat down openly, enjoying the food on the table with everyone.

However, despite the seemingly harmonious atmosphere, Li Qiankun's heart was filled with doubts. While savoring the food, he secretly observed the interaction between Hua Feng and Lao Meng. He noticed that Hua Feng and Lao Meng seemed to have a tacit understanding. Although their conversation was simple, their eyes revealed an indescribable depth.

Li Qiankun pondered: Lao Meng's appearance was no accident; he must have come with a purpose. Was it for their team? Or perhaps some other mission? This thought gave Li Qiankun a sense of pressure. He knew that while he appeared to be thriving within the company, in reality he was like a bird trapped in a cage, unable to fly freely. Lao Meng's presence undoubtedly presented him with unprecedented challenges.

To mask his inner nervousness and uneasiness, Li Qiankun deliberately diverted the conversation to unimportant matters, attempting to distract everyone. However, his tactics proved ineffective in front of Hua Feng and Lao Meng. They seemed to have already seen through Li Qiankun's thoughts, but simply hadn't pointed them out.

The dinner went surprisingly smoothly, but Li Qiankun couldn't let his guard down. He kept a close eye on Hua Feng and Lao Meng's every move, trying to find the answer. However, by the end of the dinner, their conversation didn't reveal much. Lao Meng simply exchanged a few pleasantries, exchanged contact information with Hua Feng, and hurriedly left.

Watching Old Meng's departing figure, Li Qiankun couldn't help but feel a strange feeling rising in his heart. He knew that this matter would not be so simple. Old Meng's appearance must have some deeper meaning, and he had to find the answer as soon as possible.

After lunch, the five-person team rested briefly before setting off for Zu'an Town in Xi'an's Huyi District. There, they reached the ancient Taoist temple, Chongyang Palace, their destination. The atmosphere in the car seemed subdued along the way. Li Qiankun sat in the back seat, his eyes fixed on the passing scenery, his mind constantly mulling over what might happen next.

Hua Feng, sitting next to him, seemed relatively relaxed. He leaned back in his chair, eyes closed, resting, occasionally opening them to look out the window at the scenery, a hint of a smile on his face. However, his heart wasn't as calm as it appeared. He, too, was worried about what was about to happen.

At this moment, Lao Meng suddenly broke the silence in the car: "Hua Feng, what do you think of Li Qiankun?"

Hua Feng was slightly startled, then opened his eyes and turned to look at Lao Meng. "Oh, Li Qiankun! He's a cautious and tactful person, a rare talent. If he can be employed by the company, his future will be limitless."

Lao Meng nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I think so too. However, he seems quite thoughtful and insightful. If such a person cannot be used by the company, then we must be careful and guard against him."

Hua Feng's heart tightened when he heard this. He hadn't expected Lao Meng to have such a deep understanding of Li Qiankun. He was well aware of Lao Meng's position and influence in the company. If he really became wary of Li Qiankun, then Li Qiankun's life would be difficult.

Thinking of this, Hua Feng couldn't help but feel a little worried for Li Qiankun. He knew that although Li Qiankun appeared uninterested in company affairs, he was actually a man of great ideas. He had been looking for an opportunity to break free from the constraints of the company and pursue his own freedom. However, in this world full of competition and intrigue, Li Qiankun's path was destined to be difficult.

At this moment, Hua Feng thought about the upcoming reforms facing the company. He knew they would affect the interests of many, especially those who were conservative. They would never give up their status and power easily and would certainly find ways to obstruct the reforms. Ma Xiaozi's joining the team further complicated the situation. He worried that the reforms would lead to more trouble and disputes.

Thinking of this, Hua Feng couldn't help but sigh: "Alas, this reform is difficult! I don't know if it will succeed in the end."

Lao Meng smiled slightly when he heard this. "Whether we succeed or fail is not up to us. But as long as we try our best, there will be no regrets. After all, the wheel of history is always rolling forward, and no one can stop it."

Hua Feng nodded, his heart filled with frustration and emotion. He knew that although he was at the top of the company, he often had no say in the situation. He could only do his best to promote reforms, and as for the results, he could only leave it to fate.

At this moment, the scenery outside the car window suddenly became familiar. Hua Feng looked closely and found that they had arrived at Chongyang Palace.