Faced with Lü Feng's words, Zhang Ke was speechless. Seeing that his objective had been largely achieved, he realized that pushing further might be counterproductive. Lü Feng quickly steered the conversation back, "Alright, since Chairman Zhang is unwilling to show himself, I can understand. After all, you are at an age to enjoy your twilight years. But rest assured, as long as you help our Lin family, and as long as Lin and I are with the Lin family, we will never misunderstand you. This is precisely why I invited you here today as a guest."
Relieved by this reprieve, Zhang Ke finally let out a sigh of relief.
Just then, it was time for the dishes to be served. After a simple meal, Lü Feng left Zhang Ke with a task.
"Chairman Zhang, you have quite the network in Southeast City. Didn't you just say you wanted to help our Lin family? If there's any wind of change on your end, I hope you can report it to me promptly!"
Could Zhang Ke refuse now? Lü Feng might even exaggerate their private meeting and leak it. Besides, wasn't he himself worried about finding a fallback plan?
With this thought, Zhang Ke nodded slightly.
Lin Feng was somewhat uncertain. Although he knew Lü Feng's intention was to win over or perhaps subtly threaten Zhang Ke, turning him into a wedge within the vast organization that intended to restrain, and even strangle, the Lin family, he wondered if Zhang Ke would truly be as compliant as he claimed.
Therefore, after Zhang Ke left, Lin Feng couldn't help but look at Lü Feng and then ask in a deep voice, "Is this Zhang Ke truly honest?"
"Whether he's honest or not, I don't know. However, after this incident, do you think those people will continue to trust Zhang Ke one hundred percent?"
Regardless of whether those people wanted to or not, a crack had already appeared. Otherwise, Zhang Ke wouldn't have agreed to come here and chat with him for so long.
And once there was a crack, Zhang Ke wouldn't have to worry about being treated differently.
Zhang Ke was also a smart man. If he realized that he couldn't obtain the benefits he had imagined from those people, he would definitely weigh the pros and cons and inevitably shift from a neutral stance to one side with a clear purpose.
Speaking of this, a triumphant smile gradually appeared on Lü Feng's face.
Liu He, on Liao Heyun's side, was not so fortunate.
Trapped by this person for an entire day, he had almost torn his scalp apart. Fortunately, by combining it with the upcoming plan, he had finally devised a method that could barely salvage the situation and prevent the entire plan from collapsing midway.
Letting out a long sigh, Liu He immediately turned to the person who had been guarding him, acting as Liao Heyun's eyes and ears, "Hey, come here."
The person snapped back to attention at the sound, "Is there something you need?"
When Liao Heyun left, he had instructed Liu He to find him once he had a solution. Now was the time to let Liao Heyun know.
Liu He said calmly, "Tell President Yun that I have a method!"
The person didn't want to keep guarding here. Although his expression was impassive, his heart was already filled with excitement, "Yes."
Not long after, Liao Heyun arrived before Liu He, guided by the other person.
After dismissing the subordinate, Liao Heyun sized up Liu He, a layer of suspicion floating on his face.
"You thought of it so quickly?"
Liu He nodded vigorously, "Of course. President Yun, don't you think that although I, Liu He, don't have many other skills, my brain isn't broken? Otherwise, why would I have chosen to fight Lü Feng myself?"
Sensing the hint of arrogance on Liu He's face, Liao Heyun didn't refute, merely nodding slightly.
He wanted to see what kind of remedial measure this young man could come up with.
Understanding Liao Heyun's attitude, the words that had been stuck in Liu He's throat poured out like a flood from an opened dam.
"President Yun, we indeed failed to get a hold of Lü Feng's throat this time. I believe the core of the problem lies with Zhang Ke. This fellow was used by Lü Feng, indirectly becoming a tool for Lü Feng's deception. Therefore, currently, in Lü Feng's view, we have suffered a setback with Zhang Ke, and he should not use him as a breakthrough point again in the short term. However, President Yun, if we continue, Lü Feng's vigilance will surely be multiplied."
Although Liao Heyun remained silent, he had to admit that Liu He's words held some truth.
After all, no matter how foolish a person is, they should learn from their mistakes. According to Liu He's reasoning, using this as a breakthrough point could indeed catch Lü Feng off guard, but how exactly should they proceed?
Sensing Liao Heyun's thoughts, Liu He secretly exhaled and then began to explain methodically.
His words flowed like a babbling stream, pouring into Liao Heyun's ears, supported by his already clear logic.
Before long, in his eyes, the tightly furrowed brow of the other man gradually relaxed, and the pale gray on his face unconsciously faded a bit, replaced by a touch of brightness.
Liao Heyun finally opened his mouth, "Alright, the method sounds decent, but whether it can succeed, you must be diligent this time!"
"Yes, yes!" Liu He nodded vigorously. It was his oversight last time, trusting Zhang Ke too much, that led to such an awkward situation. He wouldn't repeat the same mistake this time. "President Yun, this time, I will personally oversee the details."
Hearing Liu He say this, Liao Heyun no longer pursued the matter.
Slowly rising from the sofa, he looked at Liu He and his voice gradually softened, "Alright, you haven't eaten yet, have you?" He then turned and called out towards the door, "Someone, bring some good food!"
Liu He had been in a state of extreme mental tension all day. Now that his nerves were relaxed, his stomach couldn't help but rumble.
"Thank you, President Yun!"
However, Liao Heyun was not impressed. He didn't want to hear these words from Liu He's mouth. Instead, he wished Liu He would arrogantly tell him that the matter was done and Lü Feng had fallen.
A trace of coldness stirred deep within his eyes, and Liao Heyun said in a low voice, "Save your thanks for later. When Lü Feng is gone, and I give you shares in Southeast City's Lin family, then you can say it!"
Without waiting for Liu He to speak, Liao Heyun had already disappeared before him.
Liu He couldn't worry about that anymore. Looking at the delicacies brought in by the person outside, he quickly grabbed a chicken leg and started devouring it.
After a whirlwind meal, he quickly left the place. It wasn't because the place was unsuitable for lingering, but because this was the last chance President Yun had given him. This opportunity, naturally, could not be missed. If it failed, his future would be cut off.
Therefore, he had to first stabilize the key elements, and in his eyes, the first and most important of these was Zhang Ke.