Yu Zhou did not waste time there, engaging in a lengthy discussion with Su Muyun.
After she presented her proposal and he offered a simple counter, both parties reached their objectives and parted ways.
The first reason was his unfamiliarity with Su Muyun, and the potential for limited future interaction with the Su family. While there might not be significant future dealings, this incident would still be remembered by them.
Under these circumstances, Yu Zhou could only offer superficial politeness. He found it difficult to feign sincerity.
On the way back, Song Qing drove him. During the journey, Wu Dabiao displayed a level of indignation he hadn't shown before.
His expression suggested that failing to have Su Tongchuan incarcerated felt like a significant loss.
This made Yu Zhou chuckle helplessly.
Wu Dabiao had always approached problems with a code of honor from the martial world. He and Yu Zhou were childhood friends, having grown up together.
Even though Wu Dabiao had always been the one to charge forward in their scuffles over the years, it was undeniable that both Wu Dabiao and Yu Zhou had their thinking guided by Yu Zhou.
Indeed, this wasn't just limited to them; even their parents followed this pattern. Yu Zhou had always been insightful and cunning, even when not outwardly mature.
"I heard you made quite a bit of money in Wanghai this time, at least over a million, right? Why didn't you consider buying a car?"
"Not having a car for transportation must be inconvenient, right?"
Song Qing couldn't quite stomach Wu Dabiao's crude remarks and tried to change the subject while driving.
"A million needs to be reserved. Even if the current factory's issues are resolved and stabilized, other problems might still arise."
"There are many eyes on my melon seeds in the food market. Without some reserves, a sudden incident could jeopardize my entire operation. I don't want to experience situations like today again."
Yu Zhou said with a wry smile.
This was why he felt he was still weak.
Even though he was now collaborating with Qin Siyue and could be considered to have some backing.
However, collaboration and managing his business were distinct.
If he didn't want to be completely absorbed by Qin Siyue later, Yu Zhou would absolutely refrain from leveraging her connections until it was absolutely necessary.
Of course, the reason for the collaboration was to secure a safety net. Without Qin Siyue's reputation, would the Su family have spoken to him in such a manner?
Su Tongchuan might be foolish and unable to read the situation, but the Su family was not. After all, he had a colossal power backing him. Whether it was cooperation or something else, as long as this colossal power did not fall out with Yu Zhou.
If the Su family were to relentlessly pursue Yu Zhou, Qin Siyue would not stand idly by. It was even possible that they would offend Qin Siyue directly.
In that case, what would be the point of defeating Yu Zhou? It would be a lose-lose situation.
Su Tongchuan did not understand these intricacies and had no such complex thoughts, which was why he rashly attacked Yu Zhou. Otherwise, even setting aside other matters, once he learned that Yu Zhou had obtained evidence, he would have conceded.
"I told you before, it would have been best to include me as well. My demands aren't high, about 15% would be enough."
"If I were involved, something like what happened today would never have occurred."
Song Qing said with a light smile, a hint of regret in her tone.
When Yu Zhou first started his factory, she had actually wanted to get in on it.
After all, no matter how powerful Tai Long Light Industry was, it wasn't solely hers.
It belonged to the Song family, and she was merely a manager.
However, if she invested in Yu Zhou's factory, those shares would be her personal assets.
Song Qing understood this distinction clearly, but unfortunately, Yu Zhou had refused at the time.
She held him in high regard.
"For at least two to three years, I need to maintain absolute control. Therefore, I won't be seeking other funding within this timeframe."
"A 51% stake is sufficient for my absolute authority."
"However, if you propose to invest again in about two years, I won't have any objections."
Yu Zhou smiled, speaking his true thoughts.
Neither the dried fruit factory nor the beverage factory was Yu Zhou's ultimate business goal.
What he currently aimed to do was accumulate initial capital, at least to a level unimaginable to others, before slowly withdrawing to pursue his electronic product ventures.
At that point, whether it was Song Qing or those coveting the dried fruit factory, Yu Zhou would not object to people joining.
"Investing two years from now won't be at the current price. Even I might not be able to afford the investment price then."
Song Qing said with a light smile. She had great confidence in Yu Zhou's business acumen.
This was especially true after he had given up a lucrative job offer and forged his own path.
For her, a missed opportunity was just that. Unless the dried fruit factory still possessed boundless potential two years later, by then its scale might require her to carefully consider any investment.
"Don't worry, I'll give you a friendly price then!"
Yu Zhou chuckled. Today's incident didn't create a debt of gratitude between them.
However, it was undeniable that without Song Qing acting as a bridge, Yu Zhou wouldn't have received such favorable compensation. There were many subtle nuances involved.
Even though Yu Zhou understood that in many situations, compromise was impossible, he still couldn't entirely refuse.
"You've made a small fortune this time, aren't you going to treat us?"
"An entire dried melon seed production line, given for free. Even I am envious of such a benefit!"
"So, are you satisfied?"
Song Qing said with a light laugh. It wasn't entirely incorrect to say Yu Zhou had made a compromise.
But to say he gained nothing and that the Su family's compensation was worthless would be impossible.
Su Muyun, despite being a member of the Su family and a distinguished disciple, did not underestimate Yu Zhou or act overly arrogant.
The terms she offered even surprised Yu Zhou.
The entire production line had just been renovated by Su Tongchuan and was worth hundreds of thousands without a doubt.
It was given to him without any cost on Yu Zhou's part. This kind of magnanimity was far superior to Su Tongchuan's.
With such terms offered, what reason did Yu Zhou have to be dissatisfied?