Chapter 5: The Press Conference

“Otherwise, I will not step forward to claim the money from above.”
Feng Xu’s instructions could not have been clearer.
With the new leader’s arrival, everyone wanted to curry favor. After all, the subsidies from above had to be distributed through Feng Xu.
Who wouldn’t want a larger share?
As a result, overnight, the Qi family received withdrawal notices from more than a dozen shareholders…
In an instant, the entire Qi family was thrown into chaos.
By then, it was already the following day. Feng Xu woke up in his hotel room.
Gazing at his surroundings, he felt a sense of discomfort.
Years ago, when the Qi family took over the Feng family’s assets, they also acquired the Feng family’s ancestral home.
Within that ancestral home lay everything he was familiar with. Feng Xu clenched his fists.
He was determined to bring his daughter back to their ancestral home!
As for the matter of being forced to return to Ye Country in a month, he would deal with it when the time came!
After washing up, he opened the door to find the corridor outside packed with reporters. The entire hallway was a sea of people.
First, because today was Feng Xu’s first press conference since returning to the country.
Second, because…
The internet was already in an uproar.
Somehow, the video of Feng Xu taking over the chamber of commerce and confronting Shi Muhai had gone viral online.
Overnight, it shot to the top of the trending topics…
Just below were posts about Shi Muhai’s resume and his betrayal—changing his citizenship.
Netizens unanimously praised Feng Xu for standing up to Shi Muhai!
At the very least, Feng Xu still held the nationality of Dragon Country.
Shi Muhai had even switched his citizenship.
This significantly dampened the outcry from those who had previously attacked Feng Xu.
“Mr. Feng, after you take charge of Ye Country’s chamber of commerce in Dragon Country, will you pose a threat to local enterprises here, perhaps by squeezing their living space?”
The reporter’s question was sharp, immediately placing Feng Xu in opposition to the people of Dragon Country with just a few words.
But Feng Xu was already accustomed to such tactics.
He was waiting…
Waiting for an opportunity to clear his name, a chance to return home with honor.
Until that day came, he could not abandon his undercover role.
“Yes. As long as my chamber of commerce thrives, the survival of others is not our concern.”
“In business, strength is what matters.”
Feng Xu went along with the reporter’s implication, setting himself against the people of Dragon Country.
At the same time, elsewhere, Principal Li sat alone before the television, witnessing the entire broadcast live.
His heart ached unbearably.
Looking at his student’s mature face, tears streamed down his aged cheeks.
“Feng Xu, oh Feng Xu.”
“It’s your teacher who has wronged you! If only I hadn’t arranged for you to visit Ye Country back then, would you be free from this burden now…”
“So young, just like those days…”
Memories of past wars flashed through Principal Li’s mind, leaving him in tears.
No matter the era, there are always those who carry the weight for their country and people.
Like those soldiers crossing the iron chain bridge, pressing forward without fear of death!
They place themselves in the greatest danger, all for the future, the rise, the strength of their nation!
“Grandpa, it’s time for the press conference.”

Just then, a beautifully dressed girl burst in.
Seeing her grandfather lost in thought, gazing at the man on the television, Li Yunan was deeply moved.
“Someone like Brother Feng shouldn’t have to endure others’ scorn.”
“Oh, my heart aches for Brother Feng.”
Li, the head of the family, had told only his granddaughter the truth—that Feng Xu had become a citizen of Ye Country out of necessity.
“Yunan, I really wish I could support Feng Xu.”
“I owe him so much.”
At these words, Principal Li looked meaningfully at his granddaughter.
Li Yunan’s face flushed. “But Brother Feng would have to like me first…”
Wiping away his tears, Principal Li stood up.
“Yesterday, my student told me Feng Xu’s wife, Pang Shuyi, is going to the civil office with him today to divorce him because she’s materialistic and greedy.”
“You… must seize this opportunity.”
With that, Principal Li gently patted his granddaughter’s head and walked away with his hands behind his back.
Preparations for the press conference were complete.
Supported by members of the research institute, Principal Li slowly ascended the stage.
Feng Xu strode onto the stage as well, exuding a sense of impatience.
Of course, this was all an act for the leaders of Ye Country.
The leaders of Ye Country were notorious for their suspicion. Such a trait guaranteed their attention to this press conference.
Therefore, neither Feng Xu nor Principal Li could reveal the slightest hint of a scheme.
“Principal Li, Feng Xu was once your student. What are your thoughts on his choices?” a reporter asked, rising to his feet.
Principal Li acted as if he couldn’t be bothered to look at Feng Xu, giving a cold snort before declaring, “He is not fit to be called a man!”
A wave of shock swept through the audience!
This was a public personal attack!
The onlookers burst into applause, and crude remarks echoed throughout the press conference.
“I have little to say at today’s conference.”
“In short: he is not my student, nor does he deserve to be!”
“From this day forth, Feng Xu and I have nothing to do with each other!”
Uproar!
The crowd was amazed!
Publicly severing ties with his own student—so decisive and absolute!
So forceful! So domineering!
People cheered that this was exactly how traitors should be dealt with!
Principal Li’s charisma left everyone at a loss for words.
With the teacher taking such a hard line, Feng Xu certainly could not react stubbornly, lest he seem too contrived and give himself away!
Feng Xu took the microphone and began with a cold sneer.
Immediately, a rotten egg flew onto the table.
“Traitor! Get out! Get out of our country!”
“Yes, traitor! Leave!”
One thing after another was thrown onto the stage, turning it into a veritable garbage heap.
Feng Xu was unfazed by the insults and spoke: “In life, everything revolves around money.”
“Whether I am his student or not makes no difference to me.”
With that, Feng Xu tossed aside the microphone and left the press conference.

Principal Li glared at him furiously, but inside he was full of emotion.
“You’re deliberately crafting a greedy persona to deal with those Ye Country leaders, aren’t you?”
“Don’t worry, your teacher will see you through this.”
But no matter what he thought, Principal Li had to continue the performance. He stood abruptly and slammed his hand on the table.
“I am deeply disappointed!”
The live feed cut off at that moment.
At the same time, the entire nation of Ye Country watched the brief press conference live, erupting in excitement!
The world’s greatest genius—now working for them!
The whole country was in an uproar!
“Give him more money!”
“Raise Feng’s salary!”
Everyone caught the implication in Feng Xu’s words and immediately began chanting for more money.
The waves of shouting outside the building prompted Ye Country’s leaders to call the bank at once.
Transfer one hundred million US dollars to Feng Xu!
Soon, Feng Xu received the funds.
He smiled.
These Ye Country people were truly foolish. They thought they held all the cards when, in fact, they were being manipulated.
How could a nation with just a few hundred years of history outwit the five-thousand-year-old arts of intrigue and strategy?
In the game of wits, Dragon Country had never lost.
Leaving the press conference, Feng Xu headed straight for the civil affairs bureau.
He saw that Pang Shuyi was already there. Many bystanders lingered around, watching like hungry wolves.
As expected, those bystanders must have been thugs sent by Qi Jie.
It seemed that after handling the divorce, it would be necessary to gather all the shareholders and deal a fatal blow to the Qi family.
“Are you sure you want a divorce?”
Inside the civil office, neither of them spoke a word. The clerk glanced at Feng Xu with disdain.
How could such a traitor be allowed to divorce so easily, only to further harm the women of Dragon Country?
As a result, the process was stalled.
“Don’t you have a child?”
“Let the child decide where she wants to go, and then come back.”
Dismissed.
Outside, Feng Xu went straight to Pang Shuyi.
“Where is Xiaoxiao?”
Pang Shuyi stared at Feng Xu with wide, angry eyes.
“Xiaoxiao is fine. She doesn’t need you!”
“I can’t believe I can’t divorce garbage like you! Heaven must be blind!”
Hardly had she finished when the thugs lurking around the civil office rushed at Feng Xu, wielding clubs.
At the same time…
With her supporters, Li Yunan was making her way to the civil office…
This was one of her few chances to see Feng Xu.
She had to seize it!