Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Shimen.

Lu Group.

The usually bustling area here has come to a complete halt.

Because everyone has gathered on the huge square.

However, it’s not exactly quiet.

This bunch never follows rules, except in front of Lu Xiaobu.

Security guard Wang Shuo slipped over, grabbed Dawa’s shoulder, and said with a cheeky grin, "Leader, Dawa, tell me, what celebration do we have today?"

"Didn’t you get the notice? Young Master Bu has entered the Divine List." Dawa took out a pack of cigarettes, tapped it, and motioned Wang Shuo to take one.

Wang Shuo didn’t hold back and picked one up to smoke.

It was quite a sight—the security guard and CEO with their arms around each other. In any other company, people would think they’re relatives.

But here, it’s a common occurrence.

This is also related to why the Iron Cavalry refuses to leave Lu Group.

Think about it—in this place, as long as it’s not a matter of principle, you can casually chat with the CEO. They’ve long gotten used to mutual respect and equality.

If they go to another company, any leader would have them bow and scrape, how could they stand that?

"I know it’s the Divine List, but what is the Divine List? I checked the First Level Rich List, and Young Master Bu’s ranking hasn’t budged." Wang Shuo asked while lighting a cigarette.

"It’s... a secret." Dawa tossed the pack of cigarettes behind him and stopped caring.

He didn’t even need to look; a bunch of little wolves were definitely eyeing his cigarettes.

No matter the brand, they just love this feeling.

"Come on! I bet you don’t know either." Wang Shuo said mercilessly, "If you knew, wouldn’t you tell me?"

"What are you talking about?! Careful, I’ll dock your pay!" Dawa threatened with a smile.

"Bring it on! Hurt each other, huh? You dock my pay, I’ll deflate your tires!" Wang Shuo said cheekily, unafraid.

"Get outta here." Dawa laughed and cursed, "The Young Master is coming soon, better behave."

"Alright." Wang Shuo turned back with a cigarette in his mouth.

After he left, the remaining Huluwas gathered around.

Erwa took out cigarettes and distributed them, then tossed the rest away.

They’re used to it. Others smoke one by one.

Whenever they smoke, a pack is gone with just a few words.

Yeah, that’s why they don’t smoke cigars.

After all, a pack of cigarettes costs how much? A box of cigars starts to hurt!

"What’s the Divine List?" Erwa asked while lighting the remaining Huluwas’ cigarettes.

"I seem to have heard of it, but I can’t quite remember." Sanwa pursed his lips in thanks.

"I remember a bit, the Imperial Four Families are part of the Divine List Ten Families." Wu-wa joined in the conversation.

"Like the Lin Family? And the Xue Family? They’re not that impressive! Didn’t they lose to us?" Qi-wa shrugged and shoved the lighter into his pocket!

"Damn it! Hand it over, you’ve taken eight of my lighters this month!" Erwa angrily said as he looked at Qi-wa.

"Lies! When did I take your lighters?" Qi-wa blatantly lied.

"Damn it! Guys, frisk him!" Erwa angrily grabbed Qi-wa, while the other Huluwas started searching him.

"Damn it, isn’t this the one I lost?" Wu-wa took out a doll-shaped lighter.

"This one’s mine! Damn it, I was looking for this windproof lighter last night!" Dawa said holding a windproof lighter.

"The rest are mine!" Erwa grumbled, "I’ve been buying lighters more than cigarettes lately. The shop owner knows whenever I go there, I buy cigarettes and lighters. Ever seen anyone buy ’em in bundles like that?"

"Cough cough! Hey, since when did I have so many lighters?" Qi-wa said earnestly, lying through his teeth!

"Alright, stop messing around, the Young Master’s here." Liang Lan walked over and shook her head at them.

"Yes, Manager Liang!" The Huluwas straightened their expressions immediately.

Honestly, they respect Young Master Bu, but they fear Liang Lan.

The imposing female CEO seems mild now, but when she gets angry, it’s terrifying!

Not just them, but Liang Lan’s presence quieted the place like a teacher spotting trouble in class.

Suddenly, it was silent.

"Sister Lan, look at how you scared everyone." Lu Xiaobu walked over with a brisk pace, smiling.

"I did not." Liang Lan retorted coyly.

"Cough cough!"

The Huluwas lowered their heads and coughed.

The Iron Cavalry echoed with coughs.

"What’s the meaning of this?!" Liang Lan glanced with a threatening face.

"Nothing, just itchy throat! Yeah, itchy throat!" Dawa hastily lied, "Right, guys?"

"Right, right! Itchy throat, itchy throat!"

Everyone echoed.

"So you all have contagious throat disease, huh?!" Liang Lan squinted.

"No, no." The Iron Cavalry shook their heads frantically.

"Alright, alright, enough horsing around." Lu Xiaobu found an excuse, sat down on a platform, "I called everyone for good news. Uh, I mean, we’re joining the Divine List!"

"What’s the Divine List?" Erwa asked the key question for everyone.

"Um... let me think about how to explain it." Lu Xiaobu scratched his head, took out a pack of cigarettes, pulled one out, and tossed it away.

From top to bottom, everyone’s got the same habit, haha!

"The Divine List is above the First Level Rich List, but isn’t solely an economic ranking." Lu Xiaobu thought aloud as he spoke.

Everyone was puzzled, their attention completely drawn to the pack of cigarettes.

Hehe, Young Master Bu’s cigarettes—not a matter of quality, it’s a chance to show off!

"Seems you don’t get it, truth be told, I’m not quite sure either, I don’t know yet what’s good about it." Lu Xiaobu leaned back and stared at the sky, pondering how to explain.

If it’s too complicated, these guys won’t get it, nor will they listen.

"Let’s put it this way, you all know the Imperial Four Families, right?" Lu Xiaobu asked after a while.

"Yes."

A chaotic response, "But we don’t know which exact four families."

"Then okay, if our Lu Group goes to the Imperial region, it’ll be the Imperial Five Families." Lu Xiaobu announced.

"Oh."

Everyone nodded, feeling a bit excited.

Yet, they still didn’t fully understand.

The gap’s just too big, honestly hard to grasp!

"Uh..." Lu Xiaobu scratched his head, needing to think of an explanation everyone could understand.

Because if they can’t get pumped, they can’t have fun later!

Ah! Lu Xiaobu suddenly had a clever idea, this idea—absolutely hype-inducing!

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