Just then, Tang Qingqing stood up and exclaimed excitedly, "Brother Lei, what are you doing here?" She hurried over and pulled Chen Yang aside, saying, "Smelly Chen Yang, get out of the way, this is my cousin."
Chen Yang felt extremely gloomy but could only obediently step aside.
This "Brother Lei" was named Huo Lei, the grandson of Huo Tianzhong.
Huo Lei was kind and affable towards Tang Qingqing, giving her a slight smile with an elegant demeanor. He said, "I'm here on some business, so I stopped by to see you."
Huo Lei's voice had a magnetic quality, deep and stable, truly the model leading man from an idol drama.
Tang Qingqing couldn't help but give a small complaint, "Brother Lei, you really should have let me know in advance so I could have gone to pick you up."
Huo Lei gave a faint smile and said, "There's no need for such trouble."
Lin Qingxue had also tidied up her makeup and walked over. With a slight smile towards Huo Lei, she extended her hand and said, "Mr. Huo, hello."
Huo Lei looked at Lin Qingxue, and a hint of adoration flashed in his eyes.
To be honest, Lin Qingxue was indeed very beautiful. And she somewhat resembled Liu Yifei, with a gentle and pure demeanor. Dressed in a white dress, she was like a celestial snow fairy descending to the mortal realm.
Huo Lei shook Lin Qingxue's hand briefly and withdrew it, maintaining a respectful distance.
"Qingxue, we've met before," Huo Lei said with a smile.
Lin Qingxue also smiled and said, "Mr. Lei, you haven't had a meal yet, have you? Let me be the host today."
Huo Lei smiled faintly and said, "Modesty isn't necessary." He paused, then said, "Qingxue, you and Qingqing are good friends, so it feels strange for you to call me Mr. Huo. Why don't you just call me Brother as well?"
Lin Qingxue didn't insist and said, "Brother Lei!"
Huo Lei laughed heartily and said, "Having gained a new sister today, I'm truly delighted."
Chen Yang, watching from the side, thought to himself, "Dang, you're clearly trying to hit on Qingxue!"
However, he didn't have any major objections or opinions on the matter. After all, Qingxue would eventually get married, and he still needed to properly assess Huo Lei's character.
Chen Yang treated Qingxue like his own sister, so he was very invested in her well-being.
After that, Chen Yang had no further reason to stay in the CEO's office, so he quietly left and went to the writing room to tease the other female colleagues. Everyone joked around with him in a half-serious, half-playful manner.
Chen Yang lived a rather carefree life.
Later, Huo Lei went out for a meal with Lin Qingxue and Tang Qingqing.
Lin Qingxue specifically told Chen Yang over the phone that he didn't need to pick them up or drop them off, and he could do as he pleased.
Chen Yang knew that Huo Lei was a skilled martial artist, so he wasn't too worried. He had no other plans, so he decided to stay and play at the company until it was time to get off work, and then he would go pick up Su Qing after her shift.
At the Jinhu Building.
As Huo Lei, Lin Qingxue, and the others were just leaving the building and about to get into the car, an Audi suddenly pulled up outside.
The Audi screeched to a halt.
Then, the car door opened.
Lin Qingxue's heart skipped a beat, sensing that something ominous was happening.
The first person to get out of the car was One-Eye.
One-Eye respectfully went to open the rear door.
A man in his thirties quickly emerged from the back door.
This man wore a white tunic, canvas shoes, and had a string of blue Buddhist prayer beads in his hand.
He was not particularly tall but had an exceptionally sturdy and muscular build.
Sturdy, but not overweight.
One-Eye seemed to have great reverence for this man, leading the way with utmost attentiveness.
The man didn't say much, coldly and indifferently walking towards Lin Qingxue's group.
Huo Lei's eyes gleamed as he could tell this man walked with a steady, grounded presence and an aura as profound as a vast valley.
This man was undoubtedly a highly skilled martial artist.
Huo Lei couldn't help but wonder what this man's purpose was in coming here.
Lin Qingxue and Tang Qingqing turned deathly pale, unaware these two had come for them. Tang Qingqing and Lin Qingxue had no martial arts skills, yet they could sense the terrifying aura of this man. How could they not be afraid at that moment?
Huo Lei sensed Lin Qingxue and Tang Qingqing's fear and immediately exuded a masculine confidence. He stepped forward, blocking the way, and said to the two women, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
After saying that, he turned coldly towards the man and One-Eye, asking, "Who are you people? What are you doing here?"
The man was, of course, One-Eye's senior martial brother, the Immovable Arhat.
This group of brothers were all secular disciples from the Shaolin Temple.
The Immovable Arhat's name was Luo Ren.
Luo Ren looked at Huo Lei with indifference, not saying a word.
One-Eye, however, spoke directly, "Get out of the way, we're here for that bastard Chen Yang. Tell him to come out right now."
Anger flashed in Huo Lei's eyes. He was a proud man who couldn't tolerate such insults. Of course, he didn't know who Chen Yang was, but One-Eye's words were an offense worthy of death for a martial artist.
Martial artists cannot bear even the slightest insult, and in a moment of rage, blood can be spilled.
So at that moment, Huo Lei glared coldly at One-Eye and said sternly, "Watch your foul mouth, or you're asking for a beating!" As soon as he finished speaking, he attacked.
Huo Lei practiced Xing Yi Quan, and the legendary Guo Yunshen had taken the Half-Step Crumbling Fist to unparalleled heights.
In that instant, Huo Lei suddenly lurched forward like a snake emerging from its den, accompanied by a hissing sound. His hands formed eagle claws, like a snake flicking its tongue, flickering unpredictably, ghostly and venomous, abruptly striking towards One-Eye's throat.
The piercing wind was bone-chilling!
One-Eye was taken aback, but being a skilled martial artist himself, he reacted swiftly in the face of danger, retreating a step in a flash and thrusting his index finger like a blade in a bolt of lightning, aiming for Huo Lei's meridian points with the Sealing Meridian Hand technique.
Huo Lei let out a cold laugh, and his eagle claw hand suddenly retracted, causing his entire arm to go limp.
Immediately after, he unleashed the Snake Coiling Tiger technique.
His entire arm coiled like a python towards One-Eye's wrist.
At that moment, Huo Lei was like a thousand-year-old spirit snake, intricate and mysterious.
Xing Yi Quan required combining form and spirit!
One-Eye was horrified and hastily retreated.
In a clash between experts, retreating meant losing the advantage. As soon as One-Eye retreated, Huo Lei instantly followed up. He clenched his fist and unleashed the ferocious Half-Step Crumbling Fist!
With a loud bang, his fist was like a heavy bow drawn to its fullest, and then the bowstring suddenly snapped, releasing a burst of explosive force.
One-Eye couldn't avoid it in time and was struck in the chest, sent flying backwards as he violently coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood, unable to get back up.
Huo Lei let out a cold laugh and turned his gaze towards Luo Ren.
The conflict had already escalated, so there was no need to hold back any longer. Looking at Luo Ren, he cupped his fists in salute and said, "Please."
Luo Ren remained indifferent, showing no reaction as he looked at Huo Lei.