Chapter 1

Quanzhou, anciently known as Wenling, and also called Licheng, is named after the many flamboyant trees in the city, and is also known as Flamboyant City.

As the world's largest port during the Song and Yuan dynasties, and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, Quanzhou has a rich history and culture, numerous scenic spots and historical sites, and is known as the "Seaside Zoulu" and the "City of Light."

To this day, Quanzhou has become a well-known international garden city both at home and abroad. It was once named the first East Asian Cultural Capital by the Ministry of Culture, and is also an important commercial and trade port city along the southeastern coast, with a highly developed economy.

However, it is well known that in this magical land of China, the standard for measuring whether a city's economy is developed often cannot be separated from real estate.

Without a doubt, Quanzhou is filled with high-rise buildings, especially in areas near the bay. Due to the elegant environment and the direct view of the sea, one can hear the beautiful sounds of the tides rising and falling, so the prices are naturally sky-high.

"…Since that's the case, we'll be on our way."

"Please don't be so formal. Customer satisfaction is our greatest pursuit!"

At this moment, in a luxurious residential complex near the sea, two young men slowly walked out.

"Phew…"

It was early February, and the weather was still chilly. A sea breeze blew, carrying the leaves of the greenery in the complex, creating a pleasant string-like sound.

"Damn, it's really cold."

Among the two young men, the taller and slightly fatter one couldn't help but pull up his collar, then looked around at the luxurious buildings, his eyes filled with longing: "If I could buy a place here, my life would be worth it. Yuanfang, what do you think?"

"Sir, I think you should give up this unrealistic dream and consider what to have for dinner instead."

At the same time, the other young man shook his head slightly, a helpless smile on his face: "Also, I've told you hundreds of times, my name is Fangyuan, not Yuanfang. Besides, you're Bao Longtu, not Detective Di."

"More or less, more or less."

The slightly fat young man chuckled, then argued: "What do you mean by unrealistic dream? This is ambition. I'm putting it out there: give me ten years, and if I can't establish myself here, I'll quit and go back home to lay bricks."

"Hmm?"

Fangyuan was taken aback: "Are you serious?"

"Of course, when Bao Longtu speaks, it's a promise. When have I ever broken my word?"

It turns out this slightly fat young man's name is Bao Longtu. From this, it can be seen that his parents were definitely fans of the Bao Qingtian TV series, otherwise they wouldn't have given their son such a grand name.

"Or do you not believe in my ability?"

As he spoke, Bao Longtu huffed: "Isn't that a bit disrespectful to your brother?"

"Of course I believe you."

Fangyuan smiled, his clear eyes showing a hint of seriousness: "Who would doubt Bao Sir? Maybe it won't even take ten years; perhaps in three to five years, you'll achieve your goal."

"That's right."

Bao Longtu laughed heartily, then suddenly put his arm around Fangyuan's shoulder, looking a bit humble: "But that's for the future. For now, let's discuss dinner. It's been a long time since we had a big meal. Since we successfully completed a business deal today, shouldn't we find a place to celebrate?"

"Celebrate? How do you plan to celebrate?"

For a moment, Fangyuan was at a loss, reminding him: "Don't forget, we had a seafood feast in the middle of the month. Are you doing it again? This month's food expenses will definitely exceed the budget."

"Exceed the budget again?"

Bao Longtu's face turned uncertain, weighing the pros and cons, and finally made up his mind: "No problem, no worries. If it comes to it, we'll eat instant noodles at the end of the month."

Fangyuan was speechless. Sometimes he really couldn't understand Bao Longtu's thinking. If he was a foodie, he could eat instant noodles for a whole week. If he wasn't a foodie, he would spend all his savings on big meals, justifying it as a reward for his frugality...

"Let's go, let's go, for a big meal."

At this moment, Bao Longtu ignored Fangyuan's disdain, perhaps thinking of some delicious food, and immediately dragged Fangyuan out.

"Bang!"

At this instant, something suddenly fell from the sky, accompanied by a whistling sound, and instantly hit the hard concrete floor.

"Ah!"

With a loud thud, the object shattered, and coincidentally, it fell right next to the two of them.

If someone had been there to observe from a third-person perspective, they would have seen that the object fell directly from above their heads. If Bao Longtu hadn't been in a hurry to drag Fangyuan, it might have hit one of their heads.

At that moment,

Hearing the loud noise behind them, the two were startled and instinctively turned to look. At that moment, the object shattered, and fragments flew up due to the impact.

"Phew!"

As Fangyuan turned, before he could figure out what was happening, a fragment flew directly toward his forehead. Caught off guard, he couldn't dodge in time and was hit as expected.

"Ouch..."

Only after the impact did Fangyuan realize the danger. He felt a sharp pain on his forehead, as if someone had hit him with a heavy finger, and he couldn't help but cry out, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Fangyuan, what happened? Are you okay?"

Realizing what had happened, Bao Longtu quickly pulled Fangyuan a few steps away and hurriedly checked his condition.

Fortunately, the fragment didn't hit his eyes but grazed his forehead. Although it scratched the skin and caused some redness and swelling, it wasn't serious.

"Thank goodness, thank goodness."

After a careful examination, Bao Longtu also breathed a sigh of relief and immediately turned to look up, shouting angrily: "Who did this? How can you be so irresponsible? This is attempted murder, do you know that..."

The building was very tall, at least over a hundred meters. From the shattered fragments on the ground, it was clear that the object was made of metal. A heavy metal object falling from such a height could have caused severe injury if it had hit one of them.

Thinking of the potential consequences, Bao Longtu was shaken with fear and became even angrier.

"What happened, what happened?"

Hearing Bao Longtu's shouts, the Chinese people's love for spectating quickly came into play. In no time, a crowd gathered from all directions.

"How despicable..."

The situation was simple and clear. Seeing Fangyuan's forehead wound and the metal fragments on the ground, the crowd quickly understood what had happened.

Even if it didn't affect them directly, as residents of the complex, they were worried and angry. Throwing objects from above was a serious offense. If it could happen to Fangyuan, it could happen to anyone.

Understanding this, the crowd stood firmly on the side of the two, urging the security guards to investigate and catch the culprit to ensure everyone's safety...

"He must come out and apologize." Bao Longtu looked furious, his fists clenched, indicating that he wanted more than just an apology.

Amidst the commotion, no one noticed that the wound on Fangyuan's forehead, under the sunlight, suddenly emitted a strange golden light. The light, filled with a sense of vitality, slowly disappeared into the wound.

A moment later, the golden light vanished, and a thin scab formed on Fangyuan's forehead.

At the same time, a group of people suddenly emerged from the building. They had a grand entourage, with a dozen burly, uniformly dressed bodyguards surrounding two middle-aged men.

Such a grand entourage suggested either a high-ranking official or a wealthy tycoon. Seeing these people, the onlookers were surprised and gradually quieted down.

"Oh, it's him..."

"Who?"

"Gu Chang, the Land King!"

"Gu Chang? The boss of Land King Group, what is he doing here?"

"Stupid, this complex is his property, it's normal for him to come for an inspection!"

In the whispers, Gu Chang and his entourage stopped. He waved his hand, and a security guard eagerly ran to report the situation to the boss.

After a short while, the security guard ran back, his face excited, and shouted: "The boss says not to worry. Our complex has been operating for three years, and nothing like this has ever happened. This incident is purely coincidental, and there's no need to doubt our safety measures..."

"I apologize for the scare."

At the same time, Gu Chang dismissed his bodyguards and walked over, his face friendly and kind: "Ultimately, it's our fault for not being thorough enough. I'll have them conduct a strict inspection of all the buildings to ensure this doesn't happen again..."

"...This month's water and electricity bills will be waived as a gesture of goodwill."

This practical statement brought smiles to many faces, and with Gu Chang's assurance, the crowd's concerns were completely alleviated, and they stopped complaining.

With a few words, Gu Chang dispersed the crowd and then walked over to Fangyuan and Bao Longtu, his eyes flashing, his face full of warmth: "Young friends, are you okay?"

"...He's injured."

Even though they knew Gu Chang was a big boss and one of the wealthiest people in Quanzhou, the two didn't grovel. Bao Longtu, still angry, said stiffly: "Regardless of whether it was a coincidence, the person who did this needs to take responsibility."