"Ye is somewhat bewildered. I'd appreciate it if Chairman Chu could clarify whether I've lost a billion and also a business division? Two point five million for ten billion and a business division – the Chu family's calculation is indeed quite precise!"
"Moreover, in future projects, I'll have to bear half the financial pressure. Impressive, truly impressive. They say that with 300% profit, businessmen will trample on the law. Ye has indeed witnessed it."
Ye Longlin added with a chuckle, elaborating on their implied meaning, and then applauded.
Chu Wudao looked up and calmly appraised Ye Longlin. "You are the one behind them? I thought as much; two young girls definitely couldn't handle such a massive undertaking. I had imagined a more seasoned expert behind the scenes, but to find someone of similar age, it seems there's no pressure then."
Lin Tian'ai chimed in, "So, you're saying we're definitely going to be swallowed?"
Chu Feng, speaking from Chu Wudao's perspective, continued to supplement, "Father, they don't intend to cooperate."
Ye Longlin stood up and lit a cigarette. The cigarette had no discernible brand, making it impossible to identify. However, its white and red coloring suggested that only specific individuals could afford such a brand.
It was a special supply for high-ranking military officials.
The nicotine hit hard.
"Let's set aside business matters for now."
"The residents of Cloud Top Palace are all wealthy and influential. Each villa represents a financial conglomerate, with the exception of the Qi family. After all, the Qi family brought honor to the country this time, and the CEO of Cloud Top Group, a military man himself, gifted it to them.
Apart from that, everyone residing within Cloud Top Palace holds immense influence in Southern Province and has deep connections with the ten great families. Haven't any of you heard my name, Ye Longlin, from the mouths of the ten great families?"
Ye Longlin gazed at a distant mountain peak, a cigarette held between his fingers, and exhaled a plume of smoke.
Chu Wudao sneered, "I've been in Southern Province for so many years, and never has a young man dared to speak to me this way. Of course, youngsters rarely enter my vision; our levels are too different. To me, they hold little practical value.
Since we've spoken frankly, I'll be direct: I want this project. No matter how significant your background, no matter what your identity, as long as it's within Southern Province, no one dares to defy my words, Chu Wudao!"
His demeanor was arrogant, his tone as if he were superior to all beings.
Qi Sheng patiently advised, "Chairman Chu, this matter is not as simple as you think. His identity, you really..."
Before he could finish, Chu Feng interrupted him directly.
"Patriarch Qi, who in Southern Province doesn't know of your talent for smoothing things over? Since you're here with us, you don't need to say anything else. Regarding this matter, it's not just you; even Li Yuankui would have to show my grandfather some respect. Wouldn't you agree?
I want their business division and project, and I want Lin Tian'ai!"
Ye Longlin suddenly snapped his fingers and smiled, "Many rumors say Xing Tou Capital has a solid backing. Ye wishes to test that today."
Almost simultaneously, the butler hurried over, his expression a mixture of panic and fear, along with a hint of bewilderment.
"Chairman, there's been a slight incident."
Chu Wudao subconsciously looked at Ye Longlin, his brow furrowed. "What is it?"
"There's an entire field army downstairs."
Chu Wudao: "..."
Chu Feng: "..."
Ye Longlin turned and, with a smile, sat back on the sofa, a cigarette held between his fingers. "My men are few, just one company. If Chairman Chu feels that's insufficient, the forces stationed nearby will surround the entire Cloud Top Palace within half an hour, equipped with thirty attack helicopters and fifty main battle tanks.
If Chairman Chu still feels it's not enough, I can have the entire Southern Province military present, and we can even conduct a decapitation strike under the guise of an exercise. After all, an exercise should be conducted by year-end."
At that moment, everyone present was stunned into silence.
Chu Wudao, losing his composure, asked in disbelief, "You, who exactly are you?!"
Ye Longlin's expression turned stern. He walked up to Chu Wudao, his eyes cold as he looked at him, his voice icy.
"You dare to swallow my business, General? Do you feel your neck is a little uncomfortable?"
The implication was clear: if it felt uncomfortable, he would sever it!
Chu Wudao looked at Ye Longlin in disbelief. A single sentence resonated powerfully.
"Are you f**king treating us all like idiots?"
Chu Feng was enraged, speaking without restraint. "To put it bluntly, your age is considered junior to mine. At less than thirty, how can you be a General?
Moreover, Second Master Zhang, Third Master Zhang, Second Master Li, and Third Master Li are all in Southern Province. Both military families hold positions within the army, yet they are all merely Brigadier Generals. Even if you were a Brigadier General, what right would you have to command military units of the same rank? Are you f**king kidding me?"
"No one has ever dared to boast in my Chu family. Who do you think you are, you pathetic excuse for a person? You have no upbringing. Didn't your father teach you? Or did your father die early, leaving you without a father to guide you?"
Ye Longlin remained silent, self-consciously lighting another cigarette and taking a deep drag.
Beneath the smoke, his eyes gradually turned colder. The reasonable doubts raised by Chu Feng received no cohesive response.
The more he remained silent, the more uneasy the Chu father and son became.
Qi Sheng shook his head slightly. Since they wouldn't listen to his advice, they would have to pay the price.
He hadn't forgotten what Ye Longlin had said just an hour ago.
"Ten thousand troops gather in the capital; next year, the sea of blood will dictate destiny!"
This was a declaration of marching on the capital!
This small, insignificant place of Southern Province could not suppress Ye Longlin!
Stomp, stomp, stomp!
At this moment, Xuan Niao, clad in military uniform, strode forward, a three-star insignia on his shoulder. "Sir, arrangements have been made."
Upon seeing Xuan Niao, Chu Wudao's eyes were filled with unconcealed shock.
A three-star General serving as his subordinate... this...
Xuan Niao glanced indifferently and impassively at Chu Wudao.
That single glance made Chu Wudao feel a sense of impending doom!
He had initially believed that with the influence of Xing Tou Capital in Southern Province, forcibly acquiring this project would not be difficult. However, it now seemed to be spiraling out of control!
"The field army has been notified and is expected to arrive at the designated location within ten minutes. The sniper team is already in position and ready to eliminate them."
As the words fell, red dots began to appear on Chu Wudao and Chu Feng, not to mention their appraisers; red dots appeared on their foreheads and hearts!
This was infrared targeting!
Xuan Niao looked at the two of them again. "I've seen many who engage in forced buying and selling, but this is my first time seeing someone plot against high-ranking military officials."
"Do you take our cannons and guns for decoration?"
"Or do you think our military has no men?"
Chu Wudao felt his tongue tied. After a long period of silence, he finally stammered, "This... this... there must be some misunderstanding..."