It could be seen.
There was some resentment between Zhou Yu and Shi Lifeng.
Therefore, Old Master Xie guessed that Zhou Yu would also not wish to see Shi Lifeng have a backer!
As expected.
Upon hearing Old Master Xie's words, Zhou Yu was indeed moved.
After some deliberation, Zhou Yu raised his eyes and said, "Old Master is truly vigorous for his age."
Having said that, Zhou Yu sat down on a chair in the room, waiting for Old Master Xie to speak further.
Seeing that he had successfully retained Zhou Yu, Old Master Xie suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
He then sat down beside Zhou Yu.
And said, "The Shi family is coming on strong, as Divine Physician Zhou has seen."
"Although I appear optimistic, I know clearly in my heart that the Xie family is no match for the Shi family!"
"I implore Divine Physician Zhou to lend a hand. The Xie family is willing to offer thirty percent of its shares as repayment!"
The Xie family was a giant in the pharmaceutical industry of Jiangnan City!
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Xie family occupied seventy percent of the market share in the pharmaceutical industry.
They owned numerous companies with terrifying profitability.
Let alone thirty percent of the shares.
Even one percent of the shares would be enough for an ordinary person to live a life of ease without worry.
This thirty percent…
was truly too much!
Zhou Yu looked at Old Master Xie with suspicion, not believing that this old fox would give up such a large portion of profit solely for repayment.
Facing Zhou Yu's gaze, Old Master Xie gave a wry smile.
He felt a thousand emotions within his heart!
If the Xie family had descendants like Zhou Yu, why would they fear the Shi family?
Zhou Yu's vigilance and business acumen were simply too sharp!
"To be frank, Divine Physician Zhou, the reason for offering so many shares is partly for thanks, and partly in hope that Divine Physician Zhou can offer some protection to the Xie family in the future."
Old Master Xie knew that trying to play tricks on Zhou Yu was futile, so he directly stated his intentions.
From their interactions.
Despite Zhou Yu's unassuming demeanor.
Old Master Xie realized that Zhou Yu had an extraordinary background!
While investigating Shi Lifeng, Old Master Xie had also casually looked into Zhou Yu's background.
What he found astonished him.
Second-in-command of the Desolate Sea Prison…
And a disciple of that person!
Old Master Xie immediately had the thought of building a good relationship with Zhou Yu.
These thirty percent of shares, exchanged for Zhou Yu's friendship towards the Xie family, was a profit with no loss.
At the very least, Zhou Yu would protect the Xie family during Old Master Xie's lifetime!
"Old Master is indeed an honest man," Zhou Yu said with a slight smile, not giving an immediate answer.
In his opinion, it was always better to avoid trouble if possible.
However, Shi Lifeng was indeed a troublemaker.
If the Shi family were to rise, and exceed expectations, exerting pressure on the Dragon Group.
Then, wouldn't Zhang Deshuang and Zhang Shaohua be released?
It was better to be safe than sorry!
Zhou Yu's help to the Xie family at this time was also a form of self-help.
After much consideration.
Zhou Yu finally gave Old Master Xie his reply.
"I accept your request, Old Master."
"However, let's make one thing clear first: I will only take the thirty percent of shares as passive income."
This meant that Zhou Yu would not participate in the management of the Xie family's companies, but would only receive dividends.
Although Zhou Yu was not short of money.
This did not mean he would refuse what was being offered.
He also did not want to give the impression of helping without receiving anything!
"Good, good!"
"This old man thanks Divine Physician Zhou here."
Old Master Xie laughed heartily. The more he looked at Zhou Yu, the happier he became.
He also felt a sense of regret.
It was a pity that Xie Shishi was not beautiful enough, otherwise, he could have offered her to Zhou Yu.
Even if Zhou Yu was already married, so what?
Which capable man had only one woman by his side?
Whether as a primary or secondary partner, if Xie Shishi could be with Zhou Yu, she would have no regrets in this life.
Alas, what a pity!
After a brief conversation.
Zhou Yu left Old Master Xie's room.
And returned to his small room.
Zhou Yu closed his eyes and pondered how to break the Shi family's scheme.
While the Xie family's overall strength was indeed inferior to the Shi family's.
It was not without a breakthrough point…
The three great families of Jiangnan City presented a tripartite confrontation.
If any one family were to go against another, it would result in mutual destruction!
Therefore, for the Xie family to completely absorb the Shi family, they had to seek external aid.
The Zhu family, the foremost of the three great families, was undoubtedly the best choice.
Of course.
It was not only the Xie family who would think this way. It was likely that the Shi family had the same plan.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yu couldn't help but recall Zhu Ling'er's smiling face.
It gave him a headache!
At this moment.
At the Zhu family's residence.
After attending the banquet, Zhu Ling'er sat in the back seat of her family's van, resting her eyes.
The bodyguards beside her dared not even breathe loudly.
"Ling'er, what do you think of what happened just now?" The Zhu family patriarch suddenly asked.
Zhu Ling'er slightly opened her eyes.
A curve formed on her lips, and she smiled, "This Divine Physician Zhou is quite interesting."
Zhu Ling'er had sat very close to Zhou Yu, and they had also had a conversation earlier.
Therefore, she had been closely observing Zhou Yu's actions.
Seeing Zhou Yu remain calm in the face of danger, and not only identify the poison by smell but also produce an antidote to save everyone, it demonstrated that Zhou Yu's medical skills were of a very high caliber!
"Indeed interesting, but I'm not talking about Zhou Yu himself." The Zhu family patriarch raised an eyebrow.
He knew his daughter well.
Zhu Ling'er was the type who enjoyed watching a good show and stirring up trouble.
She likely took a liking to Zhou Yu.
Normally, the Zhu family patriarch would indulge Zhu Ling'er's temperament. After all, she was his late-born daughter, and his only child.
He doted on her as much as possible!
But today was different.
The conflict between the Xie family and the Shi family had become irreconcilable.
After this banquet, events would occur that would drastically alter the landscape of Jiangnan City.
With the Zhu family caught in the vortex, they naturally had to make plans early.
"Dad, I'm not interested in other matters."
"Anyway, if the Xie family and the Shi family fight, our Zhu family can just sit back and watch."
"When they are both defeated, hehe, won't we be able to pick up the spoils?"
Zhu Ling'er blinked her limpid eyes, but her words sent a shiver down one's spine!
The Zhu family patriarch chuckled in amusement.
He truly didn't know whose temperament his daughter had inherited!
But perhaps this was for the best.
"Ling'er, your thoughts are still a bit too superficial."
"If we stand by and do nothing, once either side emerges victorious, our Zhu family will be in a precarious position!" The Zhu family patriarch said sternly.
Regardless of who won, they would undoubtedly seize the market share and influence of the other party.
For the Zhu family to seize an opportunity, they needed a legitimate excuse!
But such an excuse was not easy to find.
He feared that the Zhu family might not find an opportunity to act.
They would have to watch helplessly as the winner devoured all of the loser's assets and grew stronger.
At that point, the tripartite structure of Jiangnan City would be broken.
And once the victor recovered, the crisis for the Zhu family would arrive!