Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi's laughter echoed through the street, attracting curious glances from passersby, but the two paid no attention and continued to be happy.

“To be honest, although that fortune teller’s words were mysterious, they were actually of no use except for a little comfort to the soul,” Hong Fei said to Li Xiangyi with a smile.

Li Xiangyi nodded, his eyes shining with determination: "That's right, destiny is in our own hands. Whether it's bumpy or smooth, as long as we stay true to our goals and have a clear conscience, there's no obstacle we can't overcome. So fortune-telling is really just a psychological comfort."

The two strolled leisurely through the bustling crowd. Sunlight shone through the clouds, bathing them in a golden glow.

As they walked, they came to a shop called "Yuanlai Teahouse". The teahouse was quaint and elegant, with two red lanterns hanging above the door, swaying gently in the wind, creating a particularly warm atmosphere.

"Why don't we go inside and have a cup of tea and rest for a bit?" Li Xiangyi suggested.

Hongfei readily agreed, and the two entered the teahouse, finding a seat by the window. The teahouse was filled with the aroma of tea, and the melodious sound of the guzheng created a pleasant atmosphere.

They ordered a pot of fine Longjing tea and chatted while sipping it. Li Xiangyi talked about the interesting things that had happened since he went to the world of Jianwang 3, and his hopes for the future of their world. They talked about everything, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Just then, a commotion suddenly arose outside the teahouse, as if someone was arguing. Hongfei and Li Xiangyi exchanged a knowing smile, got up without saying a word, and decided to go and see what was going on.

Stepping out of the teahouse, Hongfei saw a group of people gathered in a circle not far away, with two seemingly wealthy merchants arguing in the center. She inquired with the onlookers. It turned out that neither of these merchants were good people; one was surnamed Wang, and the other Li. Their families had a history of extortion and bullying, often resorting to force and coercion. Now they were arguing over a business dispute, and the argument was escalating, with neither willing to back down.

Seeing this, Hongfei had an idea. She thought this was a good opportunity to join in the fun. So, Hongfei gently tugged at Li Xiangyi's sleeve, signaling him to come forward with her.

The two squeezed into the crowd. Hong Fei first tried to sow discord between them with her somewhat sloppy words, exacerbating the conflict and making the two merchants increasingly angry, unable to calm down at all. Then, Hong Fei opportunely suggested that they settle things with a duel. Upon hearing this, the two hot-tempered merchants ordered their men to attack, and their men began fighting amongst themselves.

Although their bodies were no longer as agile as those of younger men, the two merchants still gave it their all. Manager Li, relying on his years of exercise, moved with slightly heavy steps, but each punch carried considerable power; while Master Wang, with his exceptional wisdom and judgment, skillfully dodged his opponent's attacks and looked for opportunities to counterattack.

Li Xiangyi tugged at Hongfei's sleeve and whispered, "You're really good at stirring up trouble, aren't you? You're a master at fanning the flames and adding fuel to the fire."

Hong Fei's smile widened, a sly glint in her eyes: "Oh dear, Li Xiangyi, what you're saying really hurts my feelings. I was just thinking of a good way to resolve their dispute, a duel, right? It's fair and just, whoever wins is right, isn't they?"

Li Xiangyi shook his head helplessly, feeling at a loss for what to do with Hong Fei's playful nature. He knew that although Hong Fei was a bit mischievous, she still knew her limits and only made harmless little jokes.

Just as Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi were talking, the situation on the field suddenly changed. The two merchants, who had been evenly matched, gradually showed signs of fatigue in the fierce fight. Master Wang was caught off guard and hit by Manager Li's heavy punch. He staggered a few steps and almost fell on a sharp, upright stone on the side of the street. If he had fallen, Master Wang would have been seriously injured, if not killed.

The onlookers gasped in surprise. Some tried to break up the fight, but most remained indifferent, only interested in watching the spectacle, and did not actually intervene.

Seeing this, Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi frowned slightly, a sense of unease rising in their hearts. They both knew that if the situation were allowed to continue, it could lead to irreversible consequences. So, Hong Fei quietly gave Li Xiangyi a wink, signaling him to prepare to take action.

Li Xiangyi understood immediately, and the two walked into the arena together. Hong Fei used her silver tongue to shout loudly, "Everyone, everyone, stop fighting! Let's talk this out!" Hong Fei's clear and melodious voice instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Xiangyi quickly stepped forward, grabbed the arms of the two merchants, and forcefully separated them. His movements were swift and powerful, and he quickly brought the chaotic scene under control.

Thanks to Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi's efforts, the two merchants finally calmed down. Looking at each other's disheveled state, and recalling how Master Wang had almost hit his head on the rock, both Li the Manager and Master Wang felt a lingering fear. If he had actually hit it, their two families would have truly been locked in a life-or-death struggle.

Ultimately, through the mediation of Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi, the two merchants reached a temporary reconciliation. They glared at each other and then each took their men home. It seemed the matter wasn't over yet, but that was no longer Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi's concern.

The onlookers applauded and cheered, thinking that both Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi were quite impressive.

Hong Fei and Li Xiangyize exchanged a smile, both seeing the mischievous interest in each other's eyes.

Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Hahaha~~~"

Both of them pointed at each other. Sigh, it's true that the eldest brother doesn't say anything and the second brother is almost the same. Everything is understood without words.

After laughing and joking around with Li Xiangyi for a while, Hongfei asked Li Xiangyi, "Are you tired?"

Li Xiangyi replied, "I'm fine. How about you?"

Hongfei replied, "Ah, I'm tired. Come on, let's go to my private residence. I'll treat you to a drink. You can rest a bit while you're there."

Li Xiangyi replied, "Alright! Let's go then."

Hong Fei and Li Xiangyi arrived at a relatively secluded place and entered Hong Fei's private residence together.

Looking at Hong Fei's private residence, Li Xiangyi sighed, "When will my private residence be as large as yours?"

Hong Fei looked at Li Xiangyi and said, "Isn't your private residence several thousand square meters? What are you envious of? Compared to Di Feisheng's, yours is a luxury mansion."

Thinking of Di Feisheng's private residence, Li Xiangyi smiled and said, "That's true. Compared to Di Feisheng's, mine is not bad."

Hongfei called the housekeeper and asked him to prepare water for washing up. Hongfei wanted to wash up and rest; she was too tired.

Li Xiangyi ignored Hong Fei and went to Hong Fei's wine cellar to get some wine. They were already so familiar with each other, why stand on ceremony?

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