Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 272: Chapter 271 He Family He Honghai [11,000 recommendation tickets bonus, third update]

Lu Xiaobu and Chen Kun, along with their companions, chatted and enjoyed their food and drinks, quite merrily.

Meanwhile, Lu Xiaobu was also subtly inquiring about news regarding the He Family.

After all, Lin Feng only gave him a clue about the Xiangjiang He Family, and he couldn’t even distinguish friend from foe, let alone how to find her traces.

Through Chen Kun’s description,

Lu Xiaobu gradually got a certain understanding of this Xiangjiang He Family.

He Family in Xiangjiang, Family Head He Deyue, with a net asset of eighty-nine billion, ranked fifteenth on the Third Level Rich List, a full ten places ahead of Lu Xiaobu.

Merely in terms of assets, whether the other party is an enemy or a friend, Lu Xiaobu wasn’t concerned at all.

However, what Lu Xiaobu cared about more was another identity of the He Family mentioned by Chen Kun—a Fengshui Family.

You must know, how much Xiangjiang people value Feng Shui, it’s almost ingrained in their bones.

No matter the level of wealth, class, or position, from the office environment, daily living, interior decoration to setting up companies, celebrating business openings, buying and decorating buildings, Xiangjiang people all pay attention to Feng Shui, favoring to invite Feng Shui Masters to ”check the Feng Shui”.

Therefore, the status of Feng Shui Masters in Xiangjiang is very high.

As a Fengshui Family, the He Family naturally has an extraordinary status in Xiangjiang.

The previous Ge Wen was also pursued so forcefully by Chen Kun and company precisely because he was favored by the He Family.

However, when Lu Xiaobu asked about whether the He Family had any contacts with people from the Mainland, or even if any women had married into the Mainland,

Chen Kun and the others all shook their heads resolutely, affirming, ”Absolutely not!”

”Why?” Lu Xiaobu asked, puzzled.

”People of the He Family, being a Fengshui Family, place extreme importance on Feng Shui. They carefully select husbands for every woman in the family. Since ancient times, there has not been a single He Family woman who has left Xiangjiang to marry afar. It is said they fear it would disrupt the Feng Shui and drain their luck.”

Chen Kun put down his wine glass, smiled, and explained: ”If Brother Lu is also interested in Feng Shui, then I could make an introduction. I think the He Family would be pleased to make your acquaintance.”

He also wanted to use this opportunity to defuse the potential conflict between Lu Xiaobu and the He Family.

After all, Lu Xiaobu might be powerful, but to confront the He Family, he’s somewhat overestimating himself.

”Oh? Sure.”

Lu Xiaobu readily agreed.

If he could make contact with the He Family, it would make his investigation more convenient.

As they were chatting,

The door to their private room was suddenly flung open.

This made all the celebrities startle, as it shouldn’t have happened!

They absolutely trusted the confidentiality measures of this club.

Logically, outsiders shouldn’t have been able to get in.

However, when they saw who had come, they immediately understood.

So, one after another, they all stood up and politely greeted: ”Young Master He.”

Even Chen Kun was no exception, standing up and respectfully saying: ”Good to see you, Young Master He.”

Lu Xiaobu raised an eyebrow.

This person had the freedom to come and go in this highly secure club.

And even Chen Kun couldn’t avoid paying his respects.

Furthermore, the person’s surname was He.

Without a doubt, this must be someone from that extraordinary Fengshui Family—the He Family—that they were just discussing.

It seems that luck is on his side, to be able to come into contact with someone from the He Family so soon!

Thus, Lu Xiaobu’s gaze shifted to the newcomer.

With clear eyes and noble features, a unique aura emanated from him.

This was Lu Xiaobu’s first impression.

However, upon a closer look, there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

This made Lu Xiaobu somewhat astonished.

It was clearly his first encounter!

While Lu Xiaobu sized up the newcomer,

He Honghai was also observing Lu Xiaobu.

Unrestrained, at ease, and lazy.

And beneath it all, a hidden hint of domineering presence.

This was He Honghai’s impression of Lu Xiaobu.

Similarly, he felt a hint of an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

”You’re the one who just made sarcastic remarks at Ge Wen, right?”

He Honghai broke the silence, inquiring in a not-so-friendly tone.

”Young Master He, here’s the thing, Lu Xiaobu just wasn’t aware of Ge Wen’s identity, it had no other implication,” Chen Kun quickly explained.

And deliberately mentioned Lu Xiaobu’s name, hoping to avoid this unnecessary conflict.

However, He Honghai’s reaction to the name Lu Xiaobu was devoid of any fluctuation, and he said indifferently, ”I just want to know, yes or no?”

”Yes.”

Chen Kun had hit a soft spot and dared not say more.

He discreetly gave Lu Xiaobu a look—hoping Lu Xiaobu would back down a little.

Any member of the He Family could easily silence Chen Kun, such was the extent of the He Family’s clout!

”What, come looking for trouble?”

Lu Xiaobu completely ignored Chen Kun’s gaze.

He might be lazy, but he isn’t used to pampering others.

”It’s both yes and no. I just heard that your level of artistic appreciation is quite unique, and I wanted to seek some advice. I think you have some misconceptions about Ge Wen’s art.”

He Honghai’s lips curled up with a hint of mockery.

Ge Wen was one of his tools for accumulating wealth, used to earn him some pocket money.

Now that Ge Wen’s work had been tampered with, he couldn’t just sit by and do nothing.

”Then please enlighten me.”

Lu Xiaobu shrugged his shoulders.

He really didn’t believe that piece of crap could be interpreted as art.

Watching Lu Xiaobu and He Honghai who had instantly become adversaries, Chen Kun was extremely anxious on the side.

But he didn’t dare to interject rashly.

By right, as someone on the Third Level Rich List, he should be qualified to speak up.

However, He Honghai’s transcendent status from the He Family made him have to be cautious.

He could only desperately signal Lu Xiaobu with his eyes.

But it was all ignored by Lu Xiaobu!

”Alright, then please do the appraisal.”

He Honghai clapped his hands, and a group of maids carried in canvases.

Then, He Honghai smeared something on his body and pulled out an exquisitely made Wolf Brush, along with a small inkstone.

In comparison to the Wolf Brush, this inkstone looked rather ordinary.

However, the moment the inkstone was opened, a unique fragrance spread throughout the entire private room.

The scent was strong but not harsh, lingering for a long time.

Clearly, this was specially made ink.

He Honghai dipped the Wolf Brush in ink and with bold and powerful strokes, quickly finished a painting.

Instantly, a painting that looked not much different from Ge Wen’s piece of trash surfaced on the canvas.

”Young Master, I sense something similar to True Qi, but with a different fluctuation.”

Zhang Meng whispered to Lu Xiaobu, ”If I’m not mistaken, this He Honghai is probably not an ordinary person.”

”How does he compare to you?”

Lu Xiaobu asked.

”I’d crush him.”

Zhang Meng was very certain.

Having cultivated the True Martial Technique given by the Young Master, he feared nothing!

And at this moment.

He Honghai put away the brush and ink.

A sneer of mockery and anticipation appeared on his lips as he looked at Lu Xiaobu: ”Please go ahead.”

This painting looked similar to Ge Wen’s.

But the reality was far different.

He had hidden a Soul Capturing Talisman within it.

Any ordinary person who looked at it for two seconds would start to do some embarrassing acts.

He was really looking forward to this scene.

Chen Kun’s heart tightened at the side.

He remembered something.

Once, a fearless celebrity also doubted Ge Wen’s painting, and then He Young Master painted an identical one.

After that, the celebrity started doing a striptease in public.

He became a laughingstock, exited the entertainment industry and didn’t dare show his face ever again!

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but glance over.

Instantly, the seemingly chaotic painting transformed into a large net in his eyes.

His spirit was immediately captured, his pupils dilated, and he became as if dumbstruck.

Luckily, Old Zhou pushed him from behind, and he finally came to his senses.

In an instant, he was covered in cold sweat.

As expected, it was just as he thought!

He clenched his fists, barely resisting the urge to warn Lu Xiaobu.

Brother Lu, is it really that hard to apologize?

Don’t end up as embarrassed as that celebrity, that’s the real disgrace!

Lu Xiaobu saw Chen Kun’s worried expression and smiled slightly.

Then he looked at He Honghai and scoffed:

”Trash is trash, does it stop being trash when someone else paints it?”

”Zhang Meng, tear it up, it’s an eyesore!”