Chapter 8

Listening to Lichuanhe's suggestion, Jiang Shihao and Jiang Shiping could not refuse him, both casting a lingering glance at the water glass still placed on the fish tank. The group filed in and entered the elevator.

The new branch of the Jiang family group was a thirty-three-story building. Floors thirty and above were reserved for presidential suites and business suites to receive distinguished guests, while floors below thirty were for office space. The entire floor was divided into numerous functional departments, and it also included a restaurant, amusement park, table tennis court, and more, making it a well-rounded facility. Of course, this building was not a small one; using a thirty-story building as the group's office space, it was undoubtedly a large-scale group company on a national scale.

The Jiang family in Shangjiang City was indeed a major household, capable of dividing the city into three parts with two other families. It was naturally not simple, and on a national scale, it could be considered one of the top 500 companies.

The entire group building, with over thirty floors, had its core areas in the office space and Jiang Shihao's office, which were naturally the most meticulously designed.

The layout of the entire branch could be said to be the work of Gufenglin. Lichuanhe also knew that Gufenglin had some skills, and while the layout could not be said to be flawless, it was certainly well-organized. Therefore, they did not bother to go to the office area and directly went up to the 28th floor, where Jiang Shihao's office was located.

The 28th floor, an entire floor, included Jiang Shihao's CEO office, the office areas of several senior executives, and a spacious meeting room. This floor was precisely where Gufenglin was setting up this morning.

Ning Yuan and his group of six people stepped out of the elevator, and many staff members were still busy. Seeing Jiang Shihao, they all greeted him, clearly indicating that this floor was not yet fully set up.

Exiting the elevator, Jiang Shihao seemed to have forgotten the lotus cup downstairs and warmly invited Ning Yuan and Lichuanhe to the front, smiling and saying, "Mr. Ning, Master Li, this floor is still being set up. You two can take a look around and offer some suggestions."

Technically, the layout of this floor was still handled by Gufenglin. For Jiang Shihao to warmly invite Ning Yuan and Lichuanhe in front of Gufenglin was somewhat ungracious, with a hint of treating people differently based on their status.

However, Ning Yuan was not an outsider; he was Gufenglin's junior uncle, and although young, he was still an elder. In front of Ning Yuan, Jiang Shihao's words were not out of line.

Who doesn't like a bright future and a steady flow of wealth? Inviting Gufenglin was because Jiang Shihao couldn't invite Lichuanhe. If he could have invited Lichuanhe, Gufenglin would have had no place here.

If Ning Yuan were not present and only Lichuanhe was here, even if Jiang Shihao really wanted Lichuanhe to help, he wouldn't have done so, as it would have been a slap in the face to Gufenglin, and thus to himself. Lichuanhe didn't come here for his sake.

But with Ning Yuan present, the situation was different. Ning Yuan's seniority was even higher than Lichuanhe's, and the two were clearly competing. In this case, Jiang Shihao would not be polite. If Ning Yuan lost face, it would be Ning Yuan's problem, and it would be more acceptable than Gufenglin losing face.

If Ning Yuan happened to gain the upper hand, wouldn't Jiang Shihao be even more honored? Most importantly, with the two competing, wouldn't the feng shui layout of the place be even more perfect, ultimately benefiting Jiang Shihao?

With this thought, Jiang Shihao naturally lowered his stance, addressing Ning Yuan as "Mr. Ning" and Lichuanhe as "Master Li," a scene that almost made Jiang Shiping, who was standing beside him, want to vomit blood.

At this moment, Jiang Shiping was extremely frustrated. He had brought Lichuanhe here to embarrass the third brother, hoping that Lichuanhe would point out a bunch of flaws, and they would all leave in a huff. As for how to solve the problems, that was not his concern.

Who knew that Ning Yuan would suddenly appear, and now, with Lichuanhe pointing out flaws and Ning Yuan correcting them, and vice versa, the entire group's layout would become even more perfect. This was not what Jiang Shiping had come for.

However, Lichuanhe and Ning Yuan were clearly competing, and Jiang Shiping couldn't go up and ruin Lichuanhe's face. Although he could invite Lichuanhe, he didn't dare to offend him too much. Lichuanhe had the capital to be arrogant in Shangjiang City.

The three major households in Shangjiang City all had deep ties with Lichuanhe, and they were all competing with each other. Who would be foolish enough to offend Lichuanhe and let him help the other two families?

Feng shui, when it comes to its mystique, is indeed very mysterious. Most wealthy people believe in feng shui, but for the most part, it's about buying peace of mind. As for whether it really works, that's unclear.

However, Lichuanhe had been in Shangjiang City for over twenty years and had his own methods. Some things were indeed mysterious, and you couldn't help but believe. Although no one could confirm that certain events were due to Lichuanhe's feng shui layout, no one dared to doubt or question it. It was better to believe it was true than to believe it was false.

For example, five years ago, the Qin family in Shangjiang City faced a financial crisis and was almost on the brink of bankruptcy. Later, they spent a great deal to invite Lichuanhe, and within half a month, a large group from outside the city came to negotiate cooperation, injecting a large sum of money, which saved the Qin family from the crisis.

Three years ago, the Xu family in Shangjiang City was at the height of its power, even overshadowing the Jiang and Qin families. The Xu family was so arrogant that they didn't take Lichuanhe seriously and even offended him. Within a month, the Xu family faced a huge crisis, with the patriarch critically ill, and the entire family fell from grace, almost being erased from Shangjiang City. It took them two years to recover.

Although there was no direct evidence that these two events were due to Lichuanhe, who dared to take them lightly? It's better to be safe than sorry. If Lichuanhe really had that ability, who would dare to offend him, risking their own ruin?

Some things in this world are like that. Even if they are coincidences, no one dares to ignore them. The more inexplicable something is, the more it commands respect.

For example, some feng shui masters are indeed frauds, but without direct evidence, most people wouldn't dare to question them. At most, they would keep their distance to avoid sudden misfortune.

Lichuanhe had been firmly established in Shangjiang City for twenty years, and he was not comparable to those charlatans. Otherwise, he would have been exposed long ago. Therefore, anyone with status in Shangjiang City would give him some face.

Jiang Shiping, following behind, watched Ning Yuan and Lichuanhe walk ahead, pointing and discussing, and his regret was indescribable. He had come to make things difficult for the third brother, but now he was helping instead.

The entire floor was very spacious. Ning Yuan and Lichuanhe led the way, followed by Gufenglin, Jiang Shihao, and others. After touring the entire floor, it was already a few hours later.

This floor was just starting to be set up by Gufenglin, so the style had not yet formed, and the overall layout was just beginning, not as intricate as the first floor.

Ning Yuan and Lichuanhe occasionally exchanged words, and by the time they finished the tour, the layout of the entire floor was basically set.

It had to be said that Lichuanhe indeed had a set of skills in feng shui layout, with a lot of knowledge and a sharp eye, which made Gufenglin, who was following behind, sincerely admire him.

However, the one who was most shocked was Lichuanhe. As he walked with Ning Yuan, Ning Yuan rarely spoke, mostly letting Lichuanhe challenge him. However, Ning Yuan always hit the nail on the head with just a few words, revealing the essence. This ability both surprised and worried Lichuanhe.

He was surprised that Ning Yuan, at such a young age, was so capable, no wonder Qingping Daoist had passed on his legacy to such a young disciple. He was worried that with Ning Yuan in Shangjiang City, he, Lichuanhe, would have a rival in the future.

Of course, at this moment, Lichuanhe still considered himself a junior and could not show any dissatisfaction. On one hand, Ning Yuan's seniority was there, and on the other hand, the depth of the Jiuxuan Sect could not be ignored. Therefore, even if Lichuanhe was dissatisfied, he could only temporarily hold his breath and think of another plan.

After touring the entire floor, it was already four in the afternoon. Ning Yuan looked at the time and said to Jiang Shihao, "Mr. Jiang, it's getting late. I've been on the train for a long time and am quite tired. I'll take my leave."

"Mr. Ning, I've disturbed you." Jiang Shihao could see that Ning Yuan was not simple, not inferior to Lichuanhe in any way, and politely said, "I've already booked a hotel. I'll send you there to rest."

"No need, my accommodation has already been arranged by Xiaofeng. I won't trouble Mr. Jiang." Ning Yuan waved his hand, smiled, and looked at Lichuanhe, "Master Li, I'll take my leave first. We can talk another day?"

"No, I'll see you off, Senior Ning." Lichuanhe's face was somewhat unnatural, but he still put on a polite front, smiling. He and Jiang Shihao and the others entered the elevator, which slowly descended and stopped at the first floor.

"Mr. Ning, please." The elevator door opened, and Jiang Shihao politely invited Ning Yuan to step out first, followed by the others. As soon as they stepped out of the elevator, Jiang Shiping, who was standing beside them, exclaimed, pointing at the fish tank, "That cup, the water in the fish tank..."

Hearing the exclamation, everyone looked at the fish tank. They saw that the water glass on the fish tank was still steadily placed, but the clear water in the glass had turned dark brown. The water in the fish tank below... it seemed to have gained a hint of vitality, as if... as if it had come to life.

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