"Boss Yu! I'm warning you."
"All the distributors in the food and beverage sector in Jiangbei have connections with us. If you insist on ignoring our advice, don't blame us for being unreasonable."
"Even if you don't want to sell all your shares, you should at least show some commitment and enter the Jiangbei food and beverage circle, right?"
Boss Zhang, unable to hold back any longer, turned ashen. They actually had backup plans. Before coming, these people didn't expect Yu Zhou to so resolutely reject their proposal. They had even left some room, expecting Yu Zhou to negotiate. However, Yu Zhou didn't even consider negotiating and flatly rejected their offer of cooperation, acting as if he had a strong backup. This left the owners of these food and beverage factories extremely frustrated, especially Boss Zhang, the leader. This was a clear refusal to give him any face. Didn't he know the importance of the entire Jiangbei circle? Even with a powerful background, could he truly wield influence in this small corner of Jiangbei?
"Does everyone who wants to enter this industry get treated like this, being visited one by one?"
"It seems my reputation isn't bad after all, to be sought out by you."
Yu Zhou calmly sipped his tea. Perhaps a confrontation with these people was inevitable, but Yu Zhou wasn't afraid of any business competition, even if they had some influential figures behind them, as long as they didn't cross the line. Why must one share profits and join the circle to make money in an industry? If they had spoken politely from the start and weren't so greedy, Yu Zhou wouldn't have refused so curtly. Even giving up a few shares wouldn't have been something he couldn't accept. However, their forceful demand to acquire his shares from the outset, to kick him out, while acting like they were doing him a favor, was rather disgusting. He didn't object to everyone sharing a meal, but their attitude of wanting to devour the meat on his plate without leaving him any was too overbearing. If he had agreed today, even if they compromised, let him manage the factory, and kept some shares for him, they would likely still find ways to force him out. How could he compromise? These people's appetites were too large; he couldn't satisfy them.
"We weren't paying attention to you initially; after all, you came from a factory restructuring."
"But who could have guessed that you would make so many big moves as soon as you took office? It's impossible for us not to notice."
"How about this: you give up thirty percent of your shares. You can still manage the factory yourself, and we'll buy those thirty percent shares at a price higher than the market value. You won't refuse this, will you?"
Even then, Boss Zhang was still unwilling to give up. After all, whether these sunflower seeds would be a hit hadn't been tested by time. However, they were very covetous of the power behind Yu Zhou. Everyone knew that Yu Zhou was just an ordinary laid-off worker before. He might have some abilities and means, but without someone behind him, it would be impossible to take over a restructured, profitable factory in one go. In such a situation, their covetousness and desire to seize it directly were understandable. It was just that their methods were a bit crude, to the point that they had blocked their own path.
"Sorry, I still refuse."
"If you have nothing else, please leave my home. If you want to stir up trouble in the business world, then let's meet there."
Yu Zhou stood up and made a gesture of departure. The exasperated Boss Zhang wished he could throw his mobile phone at Yu Zhou's face. Angry, Boss Zhang finally lost his temper.
"Who the hell do you think you are? We're being courteous to you by talking nicely. Since you refuse a toast and insist on a penalty, don't blame us for abandoning our principles!"
Indeed, another boss behind him couldn't hold back and stepped forward, reaching to grab Yu Zhou's collar. However, his actions were entirely within Qin Feng's expectations. He immediately stepped in front of Yu Zhou and grabbed the boss's wrist. He said coldly, "What? You want to fight? If you want to fight, I'll accompany you..." Back in the countryside, this man was a genuine brawler. He had always worked as an assistant and bodyguard for his elder sister. While he might not be as impulsive as Wu Dabiao, if a fight broke out, his ferocity was definitely something these so-called bosses couldn't contend with.
"Wo..."
The boss dressed in a suit was about to make a move when Qin Feng shoved him back. The man staggered back several steps before regaining his balance. Meanwhile, Qin Feng had produced a dagger from somewhere. His expression was cold as he looked at the bosses, his gaze firm and unwavering. If they dared to step forward, Yu Zhou knew he would absolutely stab them with this dagger.
"Good, good, good!"
"You're awesome!"
"Yu Zhou, we admit defeat this time. If your factory can continue to operate, I'll follow you in the future..."
The exasperated Boss Zhang's face finally turned red. After uttering a harsh threat, he led his group and hastily left the courtyard. They hadn't anticipated that Yu Zhou would give them absolutely no face. Now, they had lost face completely. If there were no repercussions later, it was hard to imagine what the outcome would be. Naturally, in such a situation, they would surely take action, even impatiently.
"Do you really not need to worry?"
Seeing Yu Zhou like this, Qin Feng was still somewhat concerned. He wasn't worried about physical fights; if it came to that, there were still Yu Zhou's former colleagues. After all, having been in Jiangbei for so many years, it was unbelievable that Yu Zhou wouldn't have his own circle. A local would suffer greatly in a brawl, no one would believe that. However, dealing with schemes and business wars couldn't be accomplished with sheer passion alone. Qin Feng wasn't worried about them coming at him openly, but if the factory was ruined by them, that would be a huge loss. Therefore, before seeing Yu Zhou's reply, Qin Feng continued, "Should I tell my sister? I believe if she steps in, these people wouldn't dare to do anything further."