"He must have come with Shen Yiman, the general manager of Heilong Capital!"
Tang Shimin explained nonchalantly.
"I see. But he's useless even if he's here. He only knows how to eat and has no idea what this party is for. Look at how all these tycoons are expanding their networks and connections, while your useless husband is the only one constantly eating. It's like he's a ghost reborn hungry!"
Song Chenyang said with disdain.
Hearing this, Tang Shimin's expression also showed a bit of disappointment. The man she liked didn't need to be knowledgeable about everything, but at least he should be able to command respect and influence in the business world, not like Lu Yang, who was like a rat crossing the street, with everyone shouting to strike him down.
Soon, Bai Hao from Hesheng Group, Kong Hexuan from the Kong family of Jiangbei City, and the genius Ji Xueshuang from the traditional Chinese medicine family also walked in. Standing among them was the host of the party held at Yun Ding Villa, Xiao Wuji, the eldest son of the Xiao family from Yanjing.
Upon seeing Xiao Wuji leading Bai Hao, Kong Hexuan, Ji Xueshuang, and others, everyone stopped talking and turned their gaze towards them.
"I didn't expect Young Master Xiao to really come. This time, Hailong Group is probably finished!"
"Yeah, Young Master Xiao has joined forces with so many prominent families and influential figures from Jiangbei City to deal with Hailong Group. Although Hailong Group has a market value of hundreds of billions, it can't withstand the siege of so many enemies. I think it won't be long before Hailong Group gets a new chairman!"
"The Xiao family of Yanjing truly lives up to its reputation. It's said that this Yun Ding Villa is worth two to three billion yuan, and its owner is very mysterious. I didn't expect the Xiao family of Yanjing to be able to borrow it for a party, which shows how powerful the Xiao family of Yanjing is!"
"..."
The tycoons whispered amongst themselves upon seeing Xiao Wuji.
"Shimin, that's Young Master Xiao from the Xiao family of Yanjing. If I can get close to him, I'll be able to soar to the heavens!"
Seeing Xiao Wuji, Song Chenyang's eyes were full of stars. A young master from such a prestigious family was the prince charming Song Chenyang truly sought, and the real reason she came to this party.
"Chenyang, people like Young Master Xiao are not someone we can afford to associate with. Don't you know that entering a wealthy family is like plunging into the deep sea? Being a rich wife isn't that easy!"
Upon hearing Song Chenyang's words, Tang Shimin quickly advised her.
"What's so unaffordable about it? I'm so beautiful, perhaps Young Master Xiao will fall for me!"
Song Chenyang was only slightly above average in appearance, far from comparing to Tang Shimin, but she lacked self-awareness and had an overly good opinion of herself, which left Tang Shimin speechless.
After walking in, Xiao Wuji directly walked towards Lin Guoxiong and Shen Yiman.
"Director Lin, it's been a long time!"
Xiao Wuji smiled as he looked at Lin Guoxiong, completely ignoring Shen Yiman.
"Young Master Xiao, it has indeed been a long time!"
Lin Guoxiong also smiled slightly.
"How do you find this place?"
Xiao Wuji continued.
"Hmm, it's good. It soars into the clouds, giving one a wondrous illusion of being able to pluck the stars!"
Lin Guoxiong nodded and praised.
"This villa is the premier mansion in Jiangbei City, Yun Ding Villa, worth over two billion yuan. Its owner is named Dark Night冥王 (Míng Wáng), a very powerful expert. Even our Xiao family respects him greatly!"
"This time, the Xiao family pulled some strings and contacted Dark Night冥王 to borrow this Yun Ding Villa!"
As soon as Xiao Wuji spoke, he brought up Dark Night冥王, clearly intending to threaten Lin Guoxiong. After all, someone of Lin Guoxiong's status would have heard of Dark Night冥王, a decisive figure who acted entirely on impulse, with a nature that was neither strictly righteous nor evil and was difficult to fathom. Ordinary corporate executives dared not offend such a person.
"Oh? Does Young Master Xiao mean that you have already allied with Dark Night冥王 and are preparing to deal with Hailong Group together?"
Lin Guoxiong feigned ignorance as he looked at Xiao Wuji and asked.
"Naturally!"
"Director Lin, I'll treat you as a senior. As long as you leave Hailong Group, this matter will have nothing to do with you!"
Xiao Wuji sneered at Lin Guoxiong. The party hadn't even begun, and Xiao Wuji was already starting to exert pressure.
"Me leave?"
"Based on you and these Jiangbei City tycoons behind you?"
Lin Guoxiong smiled dismissively, not taking Xiao Wuji and the tycoons behind him seriously at all.
"Lin Guoxiong, our Young Master Xiao asking you to leave Hailong Group is already giving you ample face. Don't act like an old man clinging to his past glory, or you'll be swept out when Hailong Group changes hands!"
Upon hearing Lin Guoxiong's words, Bai Hao immediately stepped forward and roared at Lin Guoxiong.
"That's right. This time, we have made ample preparations. Not only us Jiangbei City tycoons, but we have also enlisted Mr. Hu Ruoquan, the richest man in Jiangbei City, as our ally. And Mr. Liu Hui, the head of the Jiangbei branch of the Hongmen, with the support of these two, even Hailong Group's solid defenses will be riddled with holes!"
Ji Xueshuang also stepped forward and said coldly to Lin Guoxiong.
"Oh? Is that so? It seems you are confident of victory and have set your sights on Hailong Group!"
Lin Guoxiong smiled slightly and said dismissively.
"Of course. With so many influential figures supporting us, we can raise funds far exceeding a hundred billion. Dealing with your Hailong Group will be a matter of minutes!"
Ji Xueshuang continued.
"Very well, I hope you get your wish!"
Lin Guoxiong did not retort, but spoke with a smile. This caused everyone to show grave expressions, as if Lin Guoxiong held a secret weapon, and they dared not act rashly.
"Hmph, putting on a show!"
Ji Xueshuang immediately snorted disdainfully.
"Alright, let's not discuss this anymore. Today is primarily a party. As for the business war, we'll discuss it after today!"
Xiao Wuji smiled slightly, picked up a glass of wine, and took a sip.
"Young Master Xiao is right!"
Lin Guoxiong also picked up a glass of wine and lightly clinked glasses with those around him.
The surrounding tycoons, however, heard the underlying undercurrent of conflict in the conversation between Xiao Wuji and Lin Guoxiong, and they immediately began to choose sides.
However, nearly ninety percent of them sided with Xiao Wuji, with some even expressing their intention to join Xiao Wuji's camp on the spot, preparing to get a share of the spoils once Xiao Wuji and his group defeated Hailong Group.
In just half an hour, Xiao Wuji's side had secured over ten billion yuan in investment funds.
On Lin Guoxiong's side, apart from two or three close associates, everyone else had moved to the other side, making him appear quite isolated.
Among those two were Wang Kexin and Shen Yiman.
However, Lin Guoxiong looked relaxed, showing no concern about the matter.
Everything Lu Yang had told him was vivid in his mind. Today's party was merely a trap set by Lu Yang.