CHAPTER 577: CHAPTER 575: DELIVERING THE BANNER [FIRST UPDATE]

Lin Lie’s antics resembled a child playing house—other than nearly infuriating himself, and providing Lin Feng with a bit of spice to his dull life, it raised no actual waves.

As Lin Tianshen said, if the timing wasn’t right, all tactics were but illusions.

There’s a familiar saying: when the wind blows, even pigs can fly!

However, this saying can also be flipped: when the wind comes, even if it’s a pig, you can’t just throw it off the crest of the wave!

And besides, is Lu Xiaobu really a pig?!

Yet, as time passed, the discussion around Lu Xiaobu on the Rich List swiftly cooled down.

As if overnight, the fearless Lu Xiaobu who once fought the world quietly faded into the crowd unnoticed!

This was both because the public was only interested in hot topics and because the Black Hand was manipulating things behind the scenes!

And this moment was exactly what Lin Tianshen had been waiting for.

"Spread the word, Shimen’s branch office opens today."

Lin Tianshen was orchestrating it all from the comfort of his home.

Taking down Lu Xiaobu didn’t even require him to make a move in person.

"Yes!"

His subordinate went to execute the order!

...

Soon enough, Shimen’s branch office, all prepped and ready, reopened.

It was like a nail firmly hammered into Lu Xiaobu’s territory.

In sum—what can you do about it?

The grand opening of Lin Family’s Shimen branch office was truly magnificent, and with Lin Tianshen’s command, it was naturally worlds apart from the previous celebrations with Lin Kai as the Chief.

Suddenly, Shimen seemed to be surrounded by luxury cars, as countless vehicles arrived from every direction!

People stepped out from the cars one after another.

"Director Xia, you’ve arrived."

People on the side, recognizing the face of Xia Jie, number one on the Second Level Rich List, hurried over to greet him.

"Hello, everyone, hello."

Xia Jie didn’t dare put on airs; today, he was just an insignificant guest.

Even without Lin Tianshen present, and only his subordinates around, Xia Jie didn’t dare act recklessly!

Soon after, number two on the Second Level Rich List, Zhan Longyan, arrived.

Accompanied by an impressive number of bodyguards, he came to the scene.

"Director Xia."

Zhan Longyan greeted Xia Jie.

"Director Zhan, long time no see."

Xia Jie responded courteously.

The two, having comparable statuses, naturally stood together.

The slightly less prominent tycoons respectfully stepped aside.

"You arrived quite early, huh! Eager much to brown-nose?"

Out of earshot of the others, Zhan Longyan’s tone lost its courteous edge.

"Heh, as if you’re late, just like how fiercely you clashed with Lu Xiaobu online the other day!" Xia Jie teased back.

The two looked at each other and smiled tacitly, but the grip of their handshake subtly intensified.

Both were acutely aware, with the Lin Family’s support, either of them could soar to new heights.

Naturally, neither of them would give up this opportunity to the other!

After all, only madmen like Lu Xiaobu would choose to shake a gigantic tree rather than cling to its strong branches, right?

"Do you think Lu Xiaobu will come today?"

Xia Jie skipped the prior conversation and shifted focus to Lu Xiaobu.

Zhan Longyan curled his lip: "Of course! Don’t you know how crazy Lu Xiaobu is? He dared to kill in rage during the previous opening of the Lin Family’s branch offices, so how could he not show up today!"

Xia Jie said with a smile that was not quite a smile, "That’s true, but what means will he use? Still those shady methods? When the Rich List was around, he had a ’Get Out of Death Free’ card. Now that it’s gone, does he dare to come into the light?! Isn’t he afraid that he’ll die as soon as he’s exposed?"

Zhan Longyan shook his head, "I’m not as confident in Lu Xiaobu’s level of craziness as you are, didn’t you see how many bodyguards I brought?"

Xia Jie shrugged, "Then let’s just wait and see."

...

Lu Family.

"Young Master, the Lin Family’s branch is about to open again, this is a declaration of war!"

Liang Lan was holding the intelligence report while speaking to Lu Xiaobu.

"Oh."

Lu Xiaobu was reading a novel and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Xiaobu, what should we do? If we don’t say anything at all, I’m afraid we’ll be even more ridiculed!"

Lu Hongbin said worriedly.

Previously, Xiaobu had made a statement, claiming he would chop off any overreaching hands!

Now the other side is brazenly reaching out, if they keep silent, they will definitely be laughed at, then ground into the dirt!

"Should we let Zhang Benhu take action?"

Lu Wenhuo tentatively asked.

After so many events, the whole world knew about the relationship between Lu Xiaobu and Zhang Benhu, he himself was of course aware of it.

"No, we can’t let Zhang Benhu take action. The opponent is probably just waiting for Zhang Benhu to make a move! Once he does, it will inevitably become a handle for the opponent’s attack!"

Lu Hongbin immediately dismissed the idea.

"Then what do we do?!"

Lu Wenhuo was extremely worried, which made Lu Hongbin’s frown grow even deeper!

Lin Tianshen truly lived up to his name, choosing the perfect timing!

It was like two fighters, with the Lu Family’s guard completely down, Lin Tianshen threw a punch!

Completely unguarded against!

"Xiaobu, say something."

Wu Qianmin, this girl, was also frantically worried.

Lu Xiaobu put down his phone, frowned, and said, "How come the novels written by these guys are getting worse and worse? Did something happen? I’ll have to find time to ask!"

"Ah, Xiaobu, what are you even thinking about at a time like this!"

Little Chili fumed with her fiery temper.

"What’s wrong?" Lu Xiaobu looked up and asked, "Why the long faces?"

"Didn’t you just hear? Lin Family’s Shimen branch is opening today, they are blatantly making a move! Aren’t you worried at all?"

Little Chili said anxiously.

"Oh, that thing." Lu Xiaobu waved his hand dismissively, then turned to Liang Lan, "Sister Lan, how’s that hundred Hope Primary Schools we donated doing? Are they finished yet?"

"Almost! Classes will start very soon!"

Liang Lan was anxious as well, not knowing what the Young Master was thinking, but still, she answered diligently.

"Alright then, let’s go take a look."

Lu Xiaobu stood up and stretched, "By the way, since they’re having their opening ceremony! After all, I am the richest man in Shimen, it wouldn’t be right not to send a couple of banners!"

"Yes! I’ll arrange it!"

Though puzzled, Liang Lan still went to make arrangements.

Following orders was her first duty!

Everyone from the Lu Family present was baffled. What do Hope Primary Schools have anything to do with an opening ceremony?!

What on earth was Xiaobu thinking?!

They couldn’t understand it at all!

But, since Xiaobu said it would work, then it should be fine!

Yes, believe in Xiaobu!