The country entrusted me to buy an aircraft carrier, Hou Liangping, do you dare to investigate?

"A plan?" Huang Feipeng was startled, realizing that things were far more complicated than he had imagined. Those men had clearly gathered here for some kind of benefit, and he had undoubtedly become a pawn in their conspiracy.

“If you are willing to cooperate, we can spare your life.” The woman’s tone softened, but still carried a hint of threat. “Otherwise, you will not be able to escape from this place.”

Huang Feipeng's mind raced, sensing his increasingly precarious situation. He didn't believe the other party's promises, but if he didn't seek a breakthrough, he would only become a victim. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

"I...I'm willing to cooperate." He finally agreed, but secretly thought to himself, "This is for Xiaoyan's sake, I can't give up."

Huang Feipeng's mind was in turmoil, as if the air around him had become incredibly heavy. Facing this powerful woman, he knew he was in grave danger, and behind her smile lay far more treachery and scheming. If her demands were excessive, he feared he would lose all his opportunities, and even Xiaoyan's safety would be at risk. He struggled internally, trying to find a sliver of hope for retaliation.

"What do you want me to do?" He tried to make his voice sound calm, even though the tension and anxiety inside him were almost suffocating him.

"All you have to do is make sure those people don't discover our plan at the party," the woman said coldly, her gaze piercing, like a blade aimed directly at Huang Feipeng's heart. "You know, almost no one can withstand our schemes. As long as you obey, you'll live."

Huang Feipeng felt a mix of anger and helplessness; he hated himself for being so powerless at this moment. In the past, he had always relied on his wisdom and ability to handle all kinds of difficulties with ease. But now, he was trapped in this dark corner, without even a glimmer of hope to fight back. Thinking of Xiaoyan still trapped there, his heart felt as if it were being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand, causing him unbearable pain.

“I don’t want to hurt innocent people.” He tried to suppress his anger, his voice trembling slightly. “What you’re doing is ultimately wrong.”

"What does it matter whether it's right or wrong?" The woman smiled disdainfully, her voice cold and sharp. "In this world, only the strong have the right to speak. You'd better understand that, or you will lose everything."

"A powerful figure?" Huang Feipeng's anger flared. The woman before him was like a ruthless demon; her indifference to life chilled him to the bone. He knew he had to find a way out as soon as possible and couldn't waste time here.

Just as he was lost in thought, a commotion outside the door broke the silence. Several burly men barged in, their faces bearing malicious smiles, as if they had already gained the upper hand in this game.

"Hey, Little Flying Peng, you really are a restless fellow," one of the men mocked, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Looks like you've been accepted by us, haven't you?"

"I was just trying to protect Xiaoyan." Huang Feipeng raised his head, his heart burning with anger. "What you're doing will only harm yourself and others."

“Ha, that sounds really good.” Another man laughed wildly. “Unfortunately, we don’t care about any of that. What we need is money and power. As for Xiaoyan… she’s just a pawn.”

Huang Feipeng felt a sharp pain in his heart. He thought of Xiao Yan's smile, that pure and innocent look that only intensified his despair. He knew he had to find a way to escape this place as soon as possible, and he couldn't let those people hurt her.

“I can give you anything you want.” He took a deep breath, trying to hide his anger. “But Xiaoyan is innocent. She shouldn’t have been dragged into this game.”

"Innocent?" The man sneered, his tone laced with obvious sarcasm. "That word means nothing to us. Our goal is to make her our bargaining chip, understand?"

"What do you want?" Huang Feipeng's anger was about to explode; his intense emotions were difficult to control. "I won't let you succeed!"

"Whether you succeed or not is not up to you." The man's voice was cold and ruthless. "You only need to obey our orders and complete your mission. Otherwise, you and she will suffer the consequences."

"I'm not afraid!" Huang Feipeng's voice was loud and clear. Despite his inner fear and anxiety, he knew he had to stand firmly by Xiaoyan's side. Even if a storm raged before them, he shouldn't back down. He pondered how to survive this vortex and make use of every resource available.

“We don’t have the patience,” the woman interjected again, her face showing impatience. “If you’re not willing to cooperate, then I can only make you regret it.”

Huang Feipeng silently observed her. Although she was trying to control the situation, he could sense her tension and anxiety. This woman was clearly uneasy about the upcoming gathering; she wasn't in absolute control but merely trying to find her own interests in the chaos.

"Do you think I'm afraid?" Huang Feipeng thought to himself, deciding to provoke the other party with this question. "You're nothing but a coward hiding in the dark. Do you really think you can control everything?"

"You..." The woman's face instantly darkened, anger burning in her eyes. "Dare you say that again?"

“I’d say you’re nothing but a coward, unable to even control your own destiny.” Huang Feipeng knew he was taking a risk, but he had to seize this opportunity to find a breakthrough.

“You…” The woman’s fingertips trembled slightly, clearly angered, but Huang Feipeng caught a hint of unease in her eyes.

Just then, there was a sudden, urgent knocking at the door, followed by hurried footsteps, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became tense. Huang Feipeng felt a sense of unease, knowing that this could be a turning point.

"Don't let them in!" the woman shouted, trying to control the situation.

“But…we have to be safe!” a man said, his face filled with fear. “If they find out, we’re finished!”

"Shut up!" the woman shouted angrily, then turned to Huang Feipeng and said, "Looks like you'll have to help me."

"What can I do?" Huang Feipeng hesitated, but he knew he had to seize this opportunity to give himself and Xiaoyan a chance to survive.

"You have to be on my side at the party, or don't blame me for being ruthless." The woman's tone was full of threat.

“I understand.” Huang Feipeng nodded, secretly planning his next move. “Given the chance, I will make you pay the price.”