Chapter 545: Ross Family!
"Fine then, who made me so highly cultivated?" Lin Xiaotian accepted the mission with a sudden resolution, looking into Xia Liu's piercing gaze.
"Haha!" Xia Liu laughed with youthful insolence. There was no one better than Lin Xiaotian.
"Remember to call me if you encounter any thorny issues."
Listening to that caring voice behind him, Xia Liu waved his hand in dismissal.
After arriving in the county town, Xia Liu gathered Tie Shan and Mark.
Both of their injuries had long since healed, and strangely, after Xia Liu's treatment, their cultivation levels even showed some fluctuations.
This excited them tremendously.
However, with Xia Liu present, they dared not reveal too much.
"I will be out for a few days this time, the house is in your hands."
"Don't worry, Boss!"
Tie Shan and Mark never asked why Xia Liu did what he did.
They just did as he said.
"Thanks for your hard work."
After giving a few reminders, Xia Liu told them to go out and relax. Staying in the company every day could get tiresome.
After some thought, Xia Liu called Glasses over with a phone call.
"Boss, I've discovered some traces." Entering the meeting room, Glasses's eyes widened with a hint of excitement.
"Oh? Tell me."
"The Ross Family from America." Glasses adjusted his glasses as his deep gaze suddenly expanded a sliver.
The Ross Family!
Upon hearing this name, Xia Liu's complexion subtly changed.
There was good reason for this; the family was fairly well-known in America and even in various European and American countries.
This fame wasn't because everyone knew them.
But rather because the Underground World was deeply impressed by this family.
As the top of the Blood List, Xia Liu had once encountered someone from the Ross Family.
Therefore, he had some understanding of them.
The most horrifying aspect of this family was their wealth!
As for how much wealth they had.
No one could calculate it.
There were those in the Underground World who joked that if the wealth of the Ross Family were to be exposed one day.
The whole world would tremble.
Some people sensitive to data had once stumbled upon traces of it.
That the Ross Family was secretly controlling several banks in Europe and America, and they were all famous ones at that.
As for companies, the list was simply too long.
Too long for three A4 sheets to list all the company names.
The Ross Family also had many forces in the open.
And, Xia Liu had even come across some private information about the Ross Family.
Whichever way one analyzed it, this family would be a terrifying opponent.
"Any more information?" Xia Liu continued after a moment's thought.
"No more. My skills ultimately don't compare to the Ross Family; to have traced them at all is already the limit," Glasses admitted, not daring to boast.
In the realm of world affairs, the Ross Family's presence was peak level.
Trying to infiltrate such a terrifying family's data bank.
It was not just difficult, it was even harder than reaching the sky.
"That's odd, how could Wanqing Real Estate Group with its meager capital draw the attention of the Ross Family?"
Xia Liu couldn't understand. One was a noble figure high above.
The other was a young girl struggling in the slums. How could these two unrelated types of people come into contact with each other?
"I'm not sure of the specific reason, but I have a guess." Glasses shook his head, debating whether or not to share his speculation.
"The Ross Family is trying to start operations in Huaxia?" Xia Liu asked softly, looking at Glasses.
"Yes, that's what I'm thinking too. The Ross Family has industries all over the globe, but not in Huaxia. They wouldn't pass up such a prime piece of territory."
"If this assumption holds true, Wanqing Group will be the first step for the Ross Family to penetrate Huaxia!" Xia Liu drew in a sharp breath.
The hypothesis had already become a reality.
For a family of that stature, how could it be possible for them to intrude into Huaxia?
Although it's unclear why they hadn't made engagements before, using these means to do so now, it's certain that they harbor ill intentions!
Perhaps it's that sort of lofty, unbeatable mindset they have that leaves them idle.
It's also possible they're after Huaxia's resources.
Or maybe there's a young member of the Ross Family who wants to make a name for themselves.
To prove their strength.
Huaxia, never successfully entered before, would definitely be their target for challenge.
"Boss, what should we do now? If they really succeed, Wanqing Group will be finished."
"I'll handle this. You just stay at home."
"This... okay, I hope everything goes smoothly for you, boss!" Glasses didn't know what else to say, offering only his well-wishes.
After Glasses had left, Xia Liu walked over to the window.
Ah, the Ross Family, wealthy and powerful, and guarded by a host of incredibly strong bodyguards.
Those bodyguards are no ordinary people.
"After being in the game for so long, it's time to meet the Ross Family, in the name of Red Dragon Shadow," he murmured to himself before turning to walk back to his office.
Because Xia Liu had a lot of work with Rose before.
In the following few days, there wasn't much to be busy with in the office.
Fang Fei and Gu Fangxia were just flipping through some documents.
Seeing Xia Liu enter and lock the door behind him, they exchanged glances, sensing a shift in nature.
So for the next few hours, Xia Liu, Fang Fei, and Gu Fangxia engaged in a tumultuous tug-of-war.
Even though the two women were at the first level of Qi Cultivation, even nearly breaking through to the second level,
in these matters, they had no choice but to surrender, simply unable to withstand any more.
Fang Fei and Gu Fangxia both knew Xia Liu was preparing to go out on business, and even though they couldn't endure,
there were other ways they could help Xia Liu.
Eventually, Xia Liu stopped everything.
Stroking their silky hair, Xia Liu spoke tenderly, "I have to leave now. You two stay at home and take care. If you're in danger, don't try to be tough. Run if you have to."
"We know, who would just stay and wait for death?"
"Exactly, we're not stupid."
"And you, be safe out there. If you find a cute little girl you like, remember to bring her back; I'll help you train her." Fang Fei teased with a laugh.
"Aiyah, Sister Fang, you scare me."
"Scare you my foot. Hurry up, come back once you're done, your draft isn't finished yet." Fang Fei rolled her eyes at Xia Liu, who was still putting on an act with her.
"At your command, my dear wife!"
After indulging a while longer, Xia Liu didn't leave Osmanthus Group until past three in the afternoon.
He didn't head anywhere in particular.
Upon returning home, Rose had already packed her things and was waiting for him in the living room.
A large suitcase and a shoulder bag.
"These are your change of clothes; Lan Xin helped sorted these out," Rose said with a smile as she handed the shoulder bag to Xia Liu.
Xia Liu looked at Rose for a while and didn't speak until she lowered her head, "Really? I feel like you were the one who packed these for me."
"Oh, come on, let's not worry about that and focus on the business. Once we're done, I'll take a trip to America. " Rose's face flushed with redness as she hung her head low.
This was the first time she had packed clothes for Xia Liu, especially when folding those boxers; her hands always lingered a little too long...