Zhang Yun hadn't even settled into his seat when Dong Hua and Zhang Ke, seated before him, began to fidget.
Dong Hua spoke first. "We are delighted that President Zhang is willing to join us, but we wonder what sincerity you have, and of course, what your demands will be after success!"
While Dong Hua's words seemed to focus on demands, his true intention was sincerity.
Zhang Yun smiled, his voice clear and bright, "Sincerity? Brother Zhang Ke and I are old friends. What? Can't you see my sincerity this time?"
Dong Hua realized his direct question might be unwelcome and quickly shook his head. "President Zhang, that's not what I meant."
However, before he could finish, Zhang Yun continued, "As for demands, I don't have any excessively high expectations. As you know, even though I hold the top position at Taitung Group, I'm constrained everywhere. If you two can achieve your goals perfectly, then I'll ask for just one thing: full executive authority over Taitung Group."
This demand was not high at all. Neither Dong Hua nor Zhang Ke had much interest in Taitung Group. Upon hearing this, they both smiled in unison. "Brother Zhang, that's easy. As long as Lü Feng leaves the Lin family, I guarantee not only Taitung but also one or two more major groups from the Lin family for you."
"That rascal Zhang Ke really intends to dismember the Lin family." Zhang Yun remained impassive, but inwardly, he was already impressed with Zhang Ke. "This person is truly insidious." "It seems Lü Feng's approach of uprooting them was correct." If these ill-intentioned individuals are not completely eradicated, who knows what trouble they might cause in the future.
A voice interrupted Zhang Yun's thoughts. "President Zhang, do you have anything else to say?"
"Yes, we've all clarified our positions. Let's speak freely from now on. Of course, if you think of any good ideas, brother, feel free to share them. We need to get this right in one go!"
Zhang Yun understood that Zhang Ke had invited him here today ostensibly to create an impression of trust, but the ultimate goal was to extract information from him about dealing with the Lin family and even Lü Feng. However, Zhang Yun was no fool. Since the other party refused to show their true faces, he wouldn't reveal everything; like fishing, the bait had to be presented bit by bit.
With this in mind, Zhang Yun glanced at Dong Hua. "As for that, it's hard to come up with something on the spot. Honestly, I can't think of anything right now. How about I go back, and if I discover anything, I'll tell you?"
"Of course, that's fine," Dong Hua quickly amended, "Why don't you tell Zhang Ke directly? You two have a good relationship anyway."
"As expected, they are still deliberately hiding." Zhang Yun wished he could tear off the disguise of the man shrouded in darkness before him the next second, but remembering Lü Feng's words, he decided to wait.
Zhang Ke said, "Alright, alright, let's end it here for today. We're mainly here to celebrate." He then skillfully pressed a button on the wall. Seeing the waiter rush over, Zhang Ke immediately instructed, "Go, call the ladies in." After the waiter left, he turned to Dong Hua.
Dong Hua immediately stood up. "President Zhang, I'll be leaving then. You two enjoy yourselves."
Zhang Yun wasn't uninterested in women, but with matters weighing on his mind, his desire had vanished. When the time was right, he left immediately and headed straight for the Lin family villa.
At the Lin family villa, knowing Zhang Yun had been invited by Zhang Ke today, Lü Feng had not returned to his own place but had stayed with Lin Feng, waiting. Seeing Zhang Yun return in a disheveled state, Lin Feng immediately stepped forward. "How was it?"
"Give me a glass of water." After taking a glass of cold water and drinking it, Zhang Yun recounted the situation at the bar in meticulous detail.
"So, you still couldn't find out who that person is?" Seeing Zhang Yun nod, a flicker of anxiety appeared on Lin Feng's usually calm face. "Sigh." Although he said nothing, his sigh conveyed all his attitude and feelings.
Understanding that Lin Feng was distressed by the massive investment, Lü Feng's lips curled up. "If you ask me, this time was not only fruitless but also a huge gain!"
Hearing Lü Feng contradict him, and already agitated, Lin Feng became even more irritable. Before he could speak, Lü Feng continued, "Everyone, think about it, what is most important right now?" Lü Feng was employing a wedge strategy. "Of course, gaining the opponent's trust is most important."
Wasn't that obvious? "Well then, can we consider ourselves to have broken through at least half the way?" Lin Feng neither nodded nor shook his head. To say half the way was indeed enough, but he worried about when this huge investment would end. A large group was like a machine, one that would fall apart if it stopped running. Although the stock had fallen, the machine could still operate. What did operation require? Of course, funds. The inflow of funds was constantly narrowing, but the outflow was still consuming non-stop. Who could withstand this? If these incoming funds plus the initial capital were not enough to sustain it, then even if those represented by Zhang Ke remained indifferent, the Lin family would not survive.
Seeing Lin Feng like this, Lü Feng paused for a moment before speaking again. "Since everyone thinks so, then it's easy. Next, as long as Zhang Yun offers another strategy, this wedge will be completely solidified!"
"What?" Before Lü Feng could finish, Lin Feng's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. The current situation alone had resulted in an enormous loss, and if it continued, the already fragile cash flow might break. However, Lü Feng's expression was incredibly calm. To deal with Zhang Ke, especially the people behind him, it would be almost impossible without a significant investment. Zhang Ke alone was a master strategist, and behind him, in the dark, unseen corners, there were undoubtedly many more master strategists. And even this was not enough. "Not only will I lose again, but I also have to find a way to exit!"
"What? President Lü!" This time, even Zhang Yun couldn't help but exclaim, echoing Lin Feng's sentiment from moments before. "President Lü, how can this be? Wouldn't that play into the hands of those people?" "Lü Feng, tell us honestly, do you have any confidence in this matter!" Lin Feng wasn't doubting, but faced with Lü Feng's mind-shattering statement, he had to question it.
The two pairs of astonished eyes fell on him like daggers. Lü Feng remained unfazed and chuckled. "If I didn't have confidence, why would I make such a huge investment?" In a high-stakes game, one dances on a tightrope. If not pushed to the brink of death, how can one be reborn?