Under Liu Rufeng's gaze, I felt an intangible pressure. His presence was like an iceberg, concealing unfathomable secrets and peril. Those profound eyes pierced through my façade, as if they could see straight through the deepest lies in my heart.
Yet, I remained composed, still smiling. "I’ve heard of your reputation in the business world. Your insight and wisdom might guide me down an unconventional path."
Liu Rufeng fell silent for a moment, his gaze softening slightly. He seemed in no hurry to unravel my mysteries; instead, a faintly mocking smile curled at his lips. "Aren’t you afraid of this city’s darkness and treachery?" he asked, a hint of challenge in his tone.
I lowered my eyes, masking the turmoil within. "Since I chose to come here, I’ve already resolved to face everything." My voice was calm, but the resolve beneath was unmistakable.
Liu Rufeng gave a slight nod, clearly intrigued. "Very well. In that case, let’s see your determination." He turned and led me into the grand estate.
As I stepped into the opulent mansion, calculations began to stir in my mind. This was not just an opportunity to touch power—it could be the key to my true rise. The forces behind Liu Rufeng’s commercial empire far exceeded anything I could have imagined.
In the days that followed, I spent nearly every waking hour in Liu Rufeng’s study. His words were spare, yet each carried boundless depth. He taught me not only how to maneuver in the business world but also unveiled a reality far removed from the sheltered halls of academia. Here, wealth and power were the most direct languages, and eloquence was the key to control.
"Remember, if you wish to survive in this city, you must learn to make others believe you are the one they need." Liu Rufeng’s words planted a deeper scheme in my heart.
He seemed to sense my thoughts and abruptly remarked, "But to become truly formidable, beyond wisdom, you will need strength."
In that instant, I understood his intent. Liu Rufeng was no mere merchant—the forces behind him defied comprehension. Every move he made was designed to lead me down a darker, more perilous path.
"I will give you a chance," he murmured, "but the choice is yours."
I lifted my gaze, meeting his icy eyes, a surge of unease and exhilaration intertwining within me. This was the source of power I craved—the beginning of my ascent.
Yet, what would be the price?
As time passed, under Liu Rufeng’s guidance, I gradually rose to prominence in the city’s business circles. But with it came a growing clarity of the city’s underbelly. Behind every transaction lay countless schemes and lies. And I—I was but a pawn in this game.
But I had long prepared myself for this. No matter what the future held, there was no turning back.
"Are you willing," Liu Rufeng asked me once more, "to walk this path of blood and deceit for greater power?"
I smiled faintly. "I’ve already chosen."
In that moment, I understood—in this city of enigmas, only by endlessly concealing the truth could one find their own light within the darkness.
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