"Hey, what's Zhang Ke up to lately? First, he put a patch on his son's face, and now he's actually had Dong Hua from the Dong family recognize him as a godson."
The other person was clearly also puzzled.
After a moment of thought, this person couldn't help but start guessing wildly.
"If you ask me, this old guy probably thinks his own son is hopeless, so he decided to go for the sure thing and get a godson."
Although this statement carried a hint of disdain, after saying it, this person couldn't help but add.
"However, to be honest, Zhang Ke is quite capable to even get involved with the Dong family."
What was said on the surface was not important; the heart was the most truthful.
Currently, not only this person but also more than half of the people present had the same mindset as the person who had just spoken.
However, the murmurs of these people were quickly interrupted by Zhang Ke's voice.
"Today, I've invited everyone primarily because there's an important matter I wish to discuss with all of you."
An important matter.
Naturally, everyone eagerly awaited.
All attention converged on a single point at this moment.
Seeing the surroundings quiet down, Zhang Ke glanced at Dong Hua beside him.
Understanding Zhang Ke's intention, Dong Hua concisely reiterated what he had told Zhang Ke yesterday.
Not only that, but he also supplemented the plan that followed.
Using the name of the entire business community of Southeast City to curb the development of the Lin family.
The deadline would be until Lü Feng was completely driven out of the Lin family.
Although the words were spoken softly, to these people, nothing could be more resounding.
If the silence just now was brief, then now, the surroundings were deathly still.
Everyone, except for Zhang Ke and Dong Hua, wore an expression as if facing a formidable enemy.
This was the first time in so many years that the entire business community of Southeast City had done something like this, breaking new ground.
Among these people, there were quite a few who had substantial economic dealings with the Lin family.
The example Zhang Ke cited, even if it was not without reason, was still valid.
This Lü Feng indeed had wolfish ambitions.
But after doing this, how would he face the Lin family in the future, and how would he continue to do business with the Lin family?
However, since Dong Hua dared to have Zhang Ke gather everyone here to discuss important matters, he must have considered this point beforehand.
They were all doing business in Southeast City.
Business, indeed, involved competition.
But it also emphasized complementary advantages and cooperation.
After all, the strength of one person or one group was limited.
To do business well, there were bound to be interconnections.
Even without listening to the discussions of the people seated here, Dong Hua understood that this was a major issue.
However, this was also a good thing, especially at this moment, as his gaze swept across the faces of these people, combined with the scattered words reaching his ears.
He understood that this matter might not be as difficult as imagined.
The vast majority of the people in front of him were still quite concerned about their own immediate interests.
As for their feelings and relationships with the Lin family, those were also based on the entanglement of interests, ultimately forming relatively formal and pleasing-sounding statements.
As long as the losses caused by the entanglement of these people with the Lin family could be compensated for.
Then, wouldn't these people become like stones in a latrine, neither good to step on nor to leave?
With this thought, Dong Hua slowly stood up.
Then, his voice was like the ringing of a bell.
"Everyone, everyone please be quiet, please be quiet. I understand your thoughts to some extent. Aren't you worried about how to handle your relationship with the Lin family? I promise, this period will not be long. My goal is only one: to remove the scoundrel hidden within the Lin family for the Lin family. Once this scoundrel leaves the Lin family, or if someone from the Lin family has a change of heart and severs ties with Lü Feng, then in the future, in Southeast City, business will be conducted as it always has been. I will not interfere in the slightest."
"Secondly, during this period, which can be described as severing ties with a broken wrist, if any of you encounter difficulties in your business or need financial assistance, just contact me, and our Dong family will definitely make things convenient for you."
Dong Hua's move was the epitome of winning people over.
Although he couldn't move money himself at the moment, doing so would easily arouse suspicion from Dong Ye.
This was also why he had asked Lin Hai to prepare funds.
When someone came to him, Lin Hai could quietly arrange it through several transfers.
After saying this, Dong Hua, like a victorious general, held his head high, waiting for the response from the crowd below.
Dong Hua's guess was not wrong at all.
As expected, between profit and sentiment, the majority of these people ultimately leaned towards profit.
As a result, one person immediately stood up.
"Director Zhang, I think this matter is settled. Anyway, I will stand with you, Director Zhang. Since Lü Feng entered the Lin family, the status of the Lin family's second young master has been declining day by day. This has caused my business to be in a precarious state, like a withered lotus, it's better to not have this business at all."
This statement was not requested by Zhang Ke.
Precisely because of this, this statement stirred up a thousand waves.
The people who were still observing all rushed to stand with this person.
If this person is not afraid, why should they be afraid?
This was the mindset of this person.
The law does not punish the masses, let alone the Lin family, which was merely a family with some capital.
What could they do to them?
As a result, the number of people standing up increased like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
Seeing this, the worry on Zhang Ke's face instantly vanished.
At this moment, to prevent these people from leaking this information and affecting the progress of the entire plan, he couldn't help but glance at his secretary.
The secretary understood, and soon, a piece of paper appeared on the table in front of all the guests.
This was no ordinary piece of paper.
"Everyone, everyone," Zhang Ke walked out from behind Dong Hua and stood in the center.
"Today, it is entirely voluntary. If anyone is willing, then sign their name on the paper. If not, I will not force you. However, I hope you will not reveal this information, especially to Lü Feng, alright?"
Zhang Ke tried his best to remain calm.
But just because he could, it didn't mean everyone could.
Among these people, although many were opportunistic, there were still some who possessed inherent rebellious spirit.
Before Zhang Ke finished speaking, a cold snort, extremely icy, came from a corner.
In the extremely quiet surroundings, this snort was exceptionally clear.