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Chapter 111 Peng Jiayan
After that, Zhou You was picked up by Li Ming with a very attentive expression and put into the car.

Originally, Li Ming was just trying to save face, hoping it wouldn't be too embarrassing. Who would have thought that the young Zhou You would actually be so capable?

—Recalling his nephew's strong endorsement, isn't this a sure thing?

Whether treated coldly or fawned over, Zhou You always maintained a peaceful and friendly smile, neither overly enthusiastic nor cold to others.

There were no major setbacks along the way.

Li Ming's car drove through the bustling streets and noisy city, finally stopping in a quiet grove of trees.

It was afternoon, and the bright sunlight shone here, casting dappled shadows on the trees. A gentle breeze blew, and despite the sweltering summer heat, it brought a touch of coolness. An artificial lake stood in the middle of the woods, its surface rippling, and occasionally a few fish could be seen splashing out.

On the opposite bank of this artificial lake, there are dozens of exquisite and elegant villas.

Zhou You has lived in this city for several years and had never heard of such a place.

But he also understood that, without a doubt, this place belonged to a high-end real estate development.

Similarly, these are high-end properties that will not be advertised, sold, or even reserved privately.

At this point, Zhou You became somewhat curious.

Putting aside Master Ma, who, in his eyes, possessed no magical power whatsoever and was simply a fraud, even if he were nationally renowned, he would still be a nationally renowned fraudster. But the person who commissioned him...
Eighty thousand was indeed a huge sum of money in Zhou You's eyes, even a lifeline. For a small contractor like Li Ming, it was quite a lot. But for the people who could afford to live here, it was probably just the cost of a few meals and entertainment expenses.

so.

Would they only accept this much when asking someone for a favor? And even if they did, why would these guys, with their status and position, personally meet with others?
"I feel like there's something wrong here."

Zhou You was gently rubbing his chin when Li Ming, who was next to him, suddenly greeted him.

"Mr. Zhou, what are you saying?"

"nothing."

Zhou You chuckled and patted the sword at his waist, feeling the murderous aura emanating from it, before replying with a smile.

"Then please help me introduce this 'big boss', Uncle Li."
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After confirming the appointment with the security guard, Li Ming led Zhou You to one of the villas.

The interior decoration is just as luxurious as the exterior. The entire villa has a three-story structure and is decorated in an elegant yet luxurious style. Not to mention, the living room alone is about the size of seven or eight Zhou You's homes.

After settling Zhou You in, Li Ming went straight off to find the 'big boss,' leaving Zhou You alone in the living room.

"These people are really carefree. Aren't they afraid I'm a thief?"

Zhou You shook his head and then looked around.

The fully automated furniture, the obviously expensive paintings and calligraphy, and the clearly aged antiques are all present.
These were mostly items that were standard in wealthy households, but what caught Zhou You's attention was not these, but a painting of a tiger descending a mountain hanging in the hall.

The picture itself isn't the problem, but the issue is that there's a shrine for warding off evil spirits placed below it.

During this period, Zhou You also carefully studied the book "A Concise Explanation of the Xuanzang General Knowledge", which happened to contain some Feng Shui techniques. He also knew that this kind of arrangement was a major taboo, and that if one was not careful, it would invite evil spirits into the house, resulting in the loss of both people and wealth.

—How strange! The homeowner is even thinking of hiring a Taoist priest to exorcise ghosts and ward off evil spirits, how come he doesn't even have this basic common sense?

Zhou You glanced around, then picked up the white cloth on the dining table, intending to cover up the ominous situation—but just then, a deep voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Mr. Zhou, it seems you're quite interested in my home decor?"

Zhou You didn't react much. He casually covered the ancestral tablet with the white cloth and then turned around. The first thing he saw was Li Ming's smiling face.

Beside him stood a middle-aged man who was about 1.7 meters tall, dressed in high-end casual home clothes, with a stern face and a prominent hooked nose.

His face was very familiar; I'd even seen him frequently in the local newspaper.

Zhou You was stunned for a moment, then blurted out.

"Peng Jiayan?"

The middle-aged man with the hooked nose immediately grinned.

"What, does this Mr. Zhou know me?"

Zhou You shook his head and gave a wry smile.

He did indeed know this person.

Or rather, among the recent graduates in this major in this city, there are very few who don't know this person.

Phaeton, owned by Peng Jiayan, is considered a top-tier real estate and construction company in the city, encompassing almost everything from government projects to residential development contracts.

Not long ago, when he had just graduated, was in good health, and his grandfather had not yet fallen ill, this company was his first choice for applying. However, after hearing some unpleasant rumors, he gave up the idea of ​​joining the company.

...and most of those rumors were related to this middle-aged man.

Beatings, violence, kidnapping, intimidation, extortion, and robbery have been the subject of many cries of anguish, desperate pleas for help, and bloodstained accusations on the internet. However, due to a lack of concrete evidence, most of these accusations vanished like clouds in the wind within a few days.

Zhou You remained silent for a while, but still smiled and spoke as always.

"There must be many people in this city who don't know you, Mr. Peng, right? I've heard of you before, but seeing you in person today, you truly live up to your reputation."

"Not at all, it's all thanks to everyone's support." Whether he didn't hear the implication in Zhou You's words or simply didn't care, after greeting him, he turned to instruct Li Ming.

"Although I don't know why Master Ma didn't come, I trust the person you found. You can go back now, and I'll have someone look for you after this is all over."

Then Li Ming spoke cautiously.

"What about the section I contracted?"

"If this succeeds, it will naturally be yours."

Peng Jiayan waved his hand, seemingly unwilling to say anything more, so Li Ming could only slowly shuffle out of the villa, looking back every few steps.

Soon, only the two of them remained in the spacious living room.

"Mr. Zhou, right? Please don't stand on ceremony, just find a place to sit."

Contrary to rumors, General Peng's words were actually quite amiable. Although he was somewhat authoritative, he was not aggressive, just like an ordinary leader.

But Zhou You had already worked on three different scripts, and after experiencing so much, he could keenly sense a strange undertone in Peng Jiayan's words.

It was a faint, subtle, yet persistent smell of blood.

(End of this chapter)