In an era of peace and prosperity, there has never been a shortage of masters, but those with a bloody aura are very few. After all, in these times, anyone can practice martial arts, but not everyone can kill!

The bloody aura on Lu Yu signifies that he carries the weight of human lives. A skilled master with such a burden in these times is truly rare, so Lu Yu's appearance quickly caught Uncle Tong's attention.

"Should I personally probe him?"

Upon hearing Zhou Jiming's words, Uncle Tong's expression slightly changed, and he immediately said, "Young Master, this Lu Yu seems unusual. Wouldn't it be too dangerous to test him like this?"

In his words, a hint of concern was evident. This time, he was Zhou Jiming's assistant, but also his bodyguard, so he was always very worried about Zhou Jiming's safety.

"Don't worry, Uncle Tong."

Hearing Uncle Tong's words, Zhou Jiming said with a slight smile, "After all, I am the host of this banquet. In such a public setting, I absolutely don't believe that this Lu Yu would dare to make a move against me!"

At this, Zhou Jiming picked up a glass of red wine again, took a shallow sip, and said, "Besides, don't forget, I'm not a weakling like Zhou Xingyun!"

As the son of Zhou Fengming, Zhou Jiming had been practicing martial arts since childhood and was quite skilled, so he was very confident about this matter.

"Alright then."

Hearing Zhou Jiming's words, Uncle Tong nodded and said, "In that case, Young Master, please do take care of your safety."

"Don't worry."

Hearing this, Zhou Jiming smiled slightly and said, "We'll soon find out what kind of person this Lu Yu really is!"

Saying this, Zhou Jiming picked up his glass and looked at the increasingly lively banquet hall with a smile on his face.

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Entering the banquet hall, Lu Yu and Leng Qingqiu each took a glass of amber martini and walked among the various elites from Lin'an City's circles, appearing very distinguished.

Watching Lu Yu and Leng Qingqiu walk by, many of the big shots stepped forward, greeting Leng Qingqiu with a respectful attitude, as if they were subordinates meeting a leader, appearing very constrained.

The reason these big shots acted this way was not because they sought something from Leng Qingqiu, but because of Lu Yu beside her.

In previous banquets, Lu Yu's actions had been witnessed by these big shots. His temperament of resorting to action at the slightest disagreement genuinely made them feel waves of fear.

So, when they saw Lu Yu and Leng Qingqiu appear at the banquet, everyone stepped forward respectfully, greeting them without daring to make any inappropriate moves.

After all, everyone present was a prominent figure in Lin'an City, and being knocked down by Lu Yu on such an occasion would be utterly disgraceful!

Having exchanged greetings with the surrounding big shots of Lin'an City, Leng Qingqiu and Lu Yu arrived at the edge of the observation deck. At this moment, Leng Qingqiu looked at the splendid night scene of Lin'an City in the distance and said to Lu Yu, "Because of your previous behavior at the banquet, it seems these people are very afraid of you now."

In his words, Leng Qingqiu's tone was very calm, carrying no additional meaning, merely engaging in a straightforward conversation with Lu Yu.

"Isn't that a good thing?"

Upon hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu took a shallow sip of martini, glanced at all the big shots present, and said, "You know, making everyone respect and maintain a certain distance is a good thing."

Leng Qingqiu deeply understood the value of distance in friendships. Five years ago, Lu Yu had countless fair-weather friends, known by everyone in Lin'an City, and wherever he went, throngs followed, reaching the pinnacle of popularity.

But later, when the Lu Family suffered a great calamity, disbanding overnight, all those so-called friends of Lu Yu vanished completely.

From then on, Lu Yu experienced the cold and warmth of human relationships and the harsh realities of life. It was then that he learned the value of maintaining a gentlemanly distance in friendships, understanding that maintaining a certain distance between people is absolutely beneficial!

Moreover, the business world is like a battlefield. These so-called big shots each seem to be amiable, but the moment interests are involved, they quickly become enemies. Therefore, allowing them to hold some respect and awe is indeed very wise.

"You make a good point,"

Hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu nodded, then said, "In friendships, excessive closeness is never a good thing."

Having navigated the business world for a long time, Leng Qingqiu knew that these so-called big shots were far less benign internally than they appeared. So, she fully understood and agreed with Lu Yu's words.

Hearing Leng Qingqiu's response, Lu Yu smiled slightly, ready to say something.

However, at this moment, Zhou Jiming, dressed in a white suit, slowly approached Leng Qingqiu with a smile and said, "Hello, I am Zhou Jiming. It's a pleasure to have President Leng attend the banquet today."

Hearing this, Leng Qingqiu turned around, gently shook hands with Zhou Jiming, and said, "So, it's President Zhou. Thank you very much for inviting us. We are also honored to attend this banquet."

In her speech, Leng Qingqiu's words were icy and official, giving a feeling of keeping others at a distance.

Hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Zhou Jiming smiled and nodded. Then, his gaze turned, giving Lu Yu a thorough look before extending his hand with a probing inquiry, "Hello, may I know your name, sir?"

Hearing Zhou Jiming's words, Lu Yu slightly raised an eyebrow, then gently shook hands with Zhou Jiming and said, "Lu Yu."

Upon hearing Lu Yu's response, a sharp gleam flashed in Zhou Jiming's eyes. He looked at Lu Yu and said, "Lu Yu? That's a very unique name that reminds me of something."

At this remark, Lu Yu was initially taken aback, then he smiled slightly, looked at Zhou Jiming, and said, "Oh? I wonder what my name reminds President Zhou of?"

In his speech, Lu Yu's voice was low, naturally carrying a hint of depth.

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