115: 115. A max-level boss comes to the Novice Village?

Lu Feng walked out of the auditorium entrance and waited for a while on the nearby path. Soon after, Yu Tianxiong also emerged.

"Sir, your performance just now was truly splendid," Yu Tianxiong said respectfully, bowing slightly.

Lu Feng smiled and said casually, "Just a small interlude. We need to speed up the progress of the lab. Qin Tian needs to get up to speed as soon as possible. You handle the funding and equipment. If there's any resistance, deal with it directly."

"Yes, sir, I understand," Yu Tianxiong responded respectfully.

The two then conversed in low voices about the initial preparations for the lab... Almost at the same time Yu Tianxiong exited the private room, Zhang Zhanpeng and Liu Yuxi also slipped out from another backstage door, looking around for Lu Feng.

"That kid sure ran fast! I think I saw him head this way earlier..." Zhang Zhanpeng grumbled impatiently.

Liu Yuxi shook his head and chuckled, "He must have a guilty conscience, afraid you'll settle accounts with him!"

"Heh heh... Being afraid won't help. He almost caused a major performance accident. As the vice-director, I naturally have the right to educate him on obeying discipline, not being so undisciplined!"

Before he could finish speaking, the corner of his eye suddenly caught sight of two figures on the dim path not far away. One of them looked like Lu Feng.

They assumed the posture of student council officers and walked over casually, about to speak, when they suddenly witnessed a scene they would never forget.

Standing beside Lu Feng was none other than Yu Tianxiong, the CEO of Tingfeng Capital, a man with a powerful aura whom even the principal treated with respect!

He was currently bowing slightly, speaking to the troublesome freshman they had been looking for!

This posture... was clearly the respect and humility one would show when a subordinate faces a superior!

And Lu Feng, on the other hand, accepted it with an air of composure!

"Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!"

Zhang Zhanpeng and Liu Yuxi abruptly stopped in their tracks, looking at each other. They both saw immense fear and shock in each other's eyes!

"Th-that... that's President Yu?! No... impossible... I must be seeing things... Can you slap me?!" Zhang Zhanpeng's lips trembled as he unconsciously mumbled, even rubbing his eyes.

Liu Yuxi wasn't much better; cold sweat instantly broke out, and his voice trembled, "N-not seeing things... It is President Yu! H-he... he... what's going on with him and that freshman?"

Because of the distance, the two couldn't hear what the others were saying, but the more they couldn't hear, the more terrified they became.

A person of Yu Tianxiong's caliber showing such respectful behavior could only mean one thing: Lu Feng's identity and influence far exceeded their imagination! Perhaps even far beyond Yu Tianxiong's!

"It's over... It's over... I... I treated him like that before... and even wanted to withhold his credits... I..."

Thinking about how they had just planned to use the student council's power to mess with this freshman and teach him a lesson... their past actions, in the eyes of the other party, were probably the true clown show!

"Students, have you seen enough?"

Just as the two were at a loss, a deep, hoarse voice sounded very close behind them.

Zhang Zhanpeng and Liu Yuxi's hair stood on end, and they spun around.

They saw that the burly bodyguard who had been following President Yu earlier had silently appeared behind them at some point, like a ghost, looking at them with cold eyes.

"We... we... nothing... you... you..."

The two were so intimidated by his presence that their legs trembled. Their minds raced, and tears welled up in their eyes.

Tian Peng glanced at their student council ID badges on their chests, his voice flat but carrying a heavy pressure, "I'm a rough man and not good with words, but don't say I didn't warn you. Some thoughts, if directed the wrong way, might bring unnecessary trouble to yourselves... and those around you. Be careful with your words and actions; it's good for both you and me."

Every word struck Zhang Zhanpeng and Liu Yuxi's hearts like a hammer.

This was no longer a hint; it was an almost blatant warning!

"Un-understand! We understand!"

Liu Yuxi reacted quickly, immediately forcing a fawning smile and saying tremblingly, "We... we... saw nothing! We... we were just passing by... We'll leave right away! Right away!"

Zhang Zhanpeng also nodded frantically, unable to speak coherently, "Yes... yes, yes! We... we'll leave now! We promise not to spread rumors! Pro... promise!"

Tian Peng said nothing more, only gesturing with his chin towards the distance.

The two, as if granted a great pardon, practically scrambled, stumbling, and crawling away from the path... "Sir, regarding your request for me to investigate Xu Hanlin, we've looked into it. There's nothing unusual. Hospital records, doctor's diagnoses, and all the statements and testimonies point to death by illness."

Lu Feng wasn't surprised. If it were that easy to investigate, Xu Ting wouldn't have asked him for help.

"By the way, there's a charity gala tomorrow night at the Zhimu Art Museum. I received an invitation, and it's said that... Xu Jianfang will also be attending," Yu Tianxiong whispered.

Lu Feng raised an eyebrow. This was indeed a good opportunity. He smiled, "Then let's go together. Tomorrow night, I'll be your attendant."

"I wouldn't dare," Yu Tianxiong said, full of trepidation.

"Lighten up, Old Yu," Lu Feng said, patting his shoulder and smiling.

A few minutes later, Yu Tianxiong and Lu Feng's conversation ended, and Yu Tianxiong left first.

Lu Feng stood for a while, pondering, then walked out of the path. Just then, he saw Zhang Zhanpeng and Liu Yuxi standing stiffly, trembling, by the main road not far away, their faces pale and foreheads covered in cold sweat.

Seeing Lu Feng emerge, the two immediately scurried forward, bowing almost ninety degrees, their forced smiles looking worse than a cry.

"Do you have something to say?" Lu Feng asked with a faint smile.

"Student... Student Lu Feng!"

Liu Yuxi spoke first, his tone filled with unprecedented flattery and nervousness, "Just now... just now your performance was truly spectacular! You saved the day! It was absolutely master-level!"

Zhang Zhanpeng quickly followed suit, bowing and nodding, "Yes, yes, yes! Student Lu, please don't misunderstand! Before... everything I said in the auditorium before was nonsense! My mouth is cheap! Hahahaha... My skill is low! I simply don't understand appreciation! Your piano playing is absolutely flawless! We... we in the student council need to learn a lot from you!"

Lu Feng looked at the two faces before him, once arrogant, now fawning, and found it somewhat amusing. He said, "What? You two seniors chased me out just to tell me this?"

The two nodded frantically, "Of... of course, Student Lu."

"You two seniors are too kind. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

"Hey, hey! Alright, take your time! Take your time!"

The two quickly made way, fawning, "If you ever need anything at school in the future, just say the word! Our student council will serve you with all our might!"

Watching Lu Feng's figure slowly disappear, Zhang Zhanpeng and Liu Yuxi finally let out long sighs of relief, both leaning against a nearby tree, their backs soaked with cold sweat.

The two exchanged glances, seeing in each other's eyes the relief of having survived a disaster and profound fear.

"Sigh, it feels like a max-level boss came to the newbie village... From now on... never provoke him again..." Zhang Zhanpeng said, his voice hoarse, all his previous sense of superiority gone.

"It's more than just not provoking him..." Liu Yuxi glanced at the depths of the path with lingering fear, "It's best to walk around him if you see him."

This night taught these two student council officers an unforgettable lesson: true powerhouses are often unbelievably low-key.

And the small amount of power they had once been obsessed with was ridiculously insignificant in the face of true strength.