Shadow Heir II: Dark Glory - Black Velvet Elegy Web Novel

Stifled by a bellyful of rage with nowhere to vent, Bai Xuyang, with his explosive temper, had been suffocating for the past three days.

In fact, the elders in his family had long since told him to find an opportunity to sell Tailong Club. However, selling it himself and having it smashed by someone else were two completely different concepts.

Having grown up in the compound, he naturally knew what action would deal the biggest blow to Linmu Bank, if Mayor Li, who oversaw finance, could not attend today’s opening ceremony, it would signify that this bank did not have official support! From then on, Linmu Bank’s business development would be stuck in a quagmire!

However, looking at Mu Qianyu, amazement uncontrollably welled up in Qin Guilin’s eyes. Even wearing a simple white business suit, Mu Qianyu was breathtakingly beautiful at this moment. Bathed in sunlight, her bright eyes and white teeth seemed to glow, making the girl appear radiant and unparalleled.

“No wonder she could charm Fang Jingyang into that pathetic state. She’s too beautiful…” Qin Guilin, mesmerized by the beauty, couldn’t help but mutter.

Hearing this, Bai Xuyang’s nose almost went crooked with anger. He couldn’t help but turn his head and glare at Qin Guilin. Look at you, losing your soul over a pretty woman. So worthless!

Qin Guilin finally snapped out of it and coughed. “Miss Mu, I am Qin Guilin of the Qin family in the Capital, twenty-six years old this year. Today, I came with Young Master Bai mainly because we want you to bow your head and admit your mistake. As long as your attitude is sincere, we can turn the page on this matter.”

Hearing his good buddy actually start stating his age, Bai Xuyang’s face turned black. I brought you here to help crush someone, and you’re fucking here on a blind date? Why didn’t you mention you’re not even 1.8 meters tall and wear lifts in your shoes?

Before coming, they were aggressive, threatening to make Mu Qianyu kneel and apologize. Now, just bowing her head and admitting her mistake was enough? No need to even pay compensation?

Mu Qianyu showed no intention of stepping down. “I won’t apologize. The incident at Tailong Club was me standing up for a good friend. If Young Master Bai and Young Master Qin were my friends, I would do the same.”

Qin Guilin raised an eyebrow. “Makes sense… Er, no, Miss Mu, don’t think that just because you’re beautiful… some rules must still be followed. Since you disregarded my good brother’s face, today, you must bear the consequence of losing face completely.”

He felt his words sounded quite tough.

However, Bai Xuyang, who knew Qin Guilin extremely well, knew how arrogant this guy usually was. Compared to his usual self, Young Master Qin was practically humble right now.

Immediately after, Qin Guilin added, “Miss Mu, Su Wuji is just a little hooligan. He’s not worth you conflicting with the Capital’s noble families. As long as you are willing to bow your head and apologize, compensation can be easily discussed.”

“Easily discussed, my ass!” Bai Xuyang couldn’t hold back anymore. “Mu Qianyu, there’s nothing to discuss between us! I said, since you dared to offend me for Su Wuji, I will make it difficult for the Mu family to move a single step from now on, and today is the starting point!”

At this moment, Third Uncle Mu Dongsheng whispered something into the ears of Mu Chengchang and Mu Chengsheng. Then, the two elders walked over.

Mu Chengchang said, “Young Master Bai, hello. I am Mu Chengchang. Mu Qianyu offending you is her personal behavior and has nothing to do with the rest of the Mu family. I think…”

Bai Xuyang didn’t give this old guy any face and said coldly, “Nothing to do with the Mu family? Heh, I will make the entire Mu family pay the price! Linmu Bank is just the beginning. I will keep a close eye on the Mu family’s other businesses and make sure you don’t have a single good day!”

Hearing this, Third Grandfather Mu Chengsheng became anxious. He shouted, “Mu Qianyu! Apologize to Young Master Bai immediately! You actually offended the Bai family for that bastard. Are you trying to drag the entire Mu family down?”

Mu Qianyu shook her head gently, her voice steady. “The cause was Young Master Bai smashing Empress Bar first. I don’t think I did anything wrong; it was merely an eye for an eye.”

Fourth Uncle Mu Zhengming didn’t join the argument to help his niece. Looking at Mu Qianyu’s determined appearance, he patted Mu Shanhou’s back. “What a fine ‘eye for an eye.’ Big Brother, with this courage alone, who is more suitable than Qianyu to be the leader of the next generation?”

Mu Shanhou sighed. “It’s a pity there are too many people in the family who oppose Qianyu.”

Mu Zhengming shook his head. “Just a bunch of short-sighted and outdated fellows. Big Brother, to be honest, if Qianyu hadn’t snatched Linmu Insurance from Third Brother back then, given the state of its operations, it would have imploded within three years. Then the Mu family’s cash flow would have faced major problems… She is considering the entire family.”

Only then did Mu Shanhou realize in hindsight, “So that’s how it is. No wonder I heard that when Qianyu convened the board meeting, she fired several directors on the spot who were eating from the inside while helping outsiders.”

He looked at Mu Qianyu being besieged and sighed again. “Old Four, Big Brother is useless, but today the Bai and Qin families of the Capital are making trouble. We have to help Qianyu survive this calamity.”

“With Bai Xuyang and Qin Guilin’s personalities and abilities…” Mu Zhengming smiled. “They aren’t enough to trip up Qianyu. That girl definitely has a backup plan.”

Having stayed in the system for so many years, Mu Zhengming’s vision was extremely sharp. After just a few minutes of contact, he had already seen through these two young men.

Some passersby had already turned on their phone cameras and started livestreaming the opening ceremony on short video apps. After all, such a high-end and exciting conflict would inevitably bring huge traffic.

Bai Xuyang sneered coldly. “Mu Qianyu, is this betrayal by your loved ones the result you wanted? As long as you kneel and admit your mistake, and promise to compensate me for all my losses, I can find a big leader to stand on your platform, and your Linmu Bank can open smoothly.”

Qin Guilin also shouted, “Yes, Miss Mu, hurry up and admit your mistake. Once you admit it, we’ll become friends after a fight. Maybe we can even become good friends…”

Bai Xuyang looked at his lecherous brother whose elbow was turning outward and was furious. “Shut up!”

Mu Qianyu was not flustered at all. She smiled gently. “Young Master Bai, time is up. Even if no one comes to stand on the platform, I will announce the opening of the bank. If you’re still in a good mood, you might as well continue to watch.”

Saying this, she glanced at the end of the road again.

That battered Santana still hadn’t appeared.

In fact, in Mu Qianyu’s heart, the anticipation for a certain young man’s attendance exceeded that for any high-level leader.

Bai Xuyang put his hands in his pockets and ground his sole on the red carpet. “Mu Qianyu, your mouth is really tough. I might as well tell you, your Linmu Bank won’t attract a single cent of deposits next. Anyone who dares to transfer money here is my enemy, Bai Xuyang!”

The few Mu family elders were somewhat anxious at this moment. After all, the Bai family’s anger would definitely spread to the entire Mu family, and they didn’t have the confidence to go to full-scale war with a major family from the Capital yet.

“If you’re counting on that little hooligan to help you…” Qin Guilin laughed. “Miss Mu, be more mature. You treat that kid as a friend and are willing to stand up for him, but he has now become a turtle shrinking its head, not even daring to show his face, heh.”

However, just as Bai Xuyang’s voice fell, people looked towards the end of the road in front of the gate.

A row of pure electric off-road vehicles with temporary license plates drove up from the road. The body lines were extremely sharp, looking quite like sci-fi mecha.

Some car enthusiasts had already let out a burst of exclamations.

These cars were Maxwell’s latest high-end models, with presale prices exceeding a million, and they hadn’t even been launched in China yet! To see uncamouflaged new cars here! And so many of them came at once!

The convoy stopped in front of Linmu Bank.

The driver and passenger doors of all the cars opened, and a dozen middle-aged men and women got out, some Chinese, some foreign. But the rear doors remained closed.

From the lead car, a man in his fifties stepped out. He had slightly curly yellow hair, wore rimless glasses, had a high nose bridge, and deep blue eyes.

Seeing this person’s appearance, those who knew a little about the Maxwell Group were stunned. This was a super heavyweight figure in the automotive industry! Among the guests present, countless people wanted to get to know this person but never had the chance!

Those who were still livestreaming turned their phone lenses towards the foreign visitor!

Bai Xuyang frowned. “Why is he here?”

This man walked straight to Mu Qianyu, extended his hand with a beaming smile, shook hands with her, and said:

“Miss Mu Qianyu, I am DeBoer, Global Vice President of Maxwell Group, here to congratulate Linmu Bank on its opening.”

“Welcome.” Mu Qianyu felt a strong sense of unreality. She knew she hadn’t sent an invitation to the Maxwell Group.

DeBoer continued, “To support Miss Mu, our president has decided to deposit the entire initial investment for Maxwell’s China production base into Linmu Bank.”

Pausing for a moment, he added, “A total of three billion US dollars. I hope Miss Mu won’t mind it’s too little.”