Saying goodbye to Luo Jiaying, Zhao Wei found it difficult to move his feet.
However, as a prominent figure in the Zhao family, he naturally understood the gravity of the situation.
Therefore, despite his reluctance, he managed to control himself and followed Tang Haoran into the Tang family villa.
In the living room,
Han Lang, Han Kang, Ma Long, Tang Qin, and Tang Geng were all seated with solemn expressions.
Seeing so many people, Zhao Wei was initially taken aback.
He stammered, looking at Tang Haoran, and asked, "Uncle Tang! Aren't we just here to discuss the Wang family issue today? Is such a grand assembly necessary?"
Tang Haoran chuckled, continued to warmly invite Zhao Wei to sit, and replied.
"Nephew, there's no need to be surprised! Everyone you see here has the authority to voice their opinions on the Wang family matter. Therefore, our discussion naturally requires their consent! Come, let me introduce you!"
Just as Tang Haoran was about to speak, Tang Geng stepped forward and said with a displeased tone.
"Zhao Gongzi and I are old acquaintances, so there's no need for introductions, right?"
Zhao Wei also gave a cold smile. "Of course! Tang Geng, the eldest young master of the Tang family, who pays no heed to family business and only focuses on cultivation and improvement, is already famous throughout Star City. Naturally, no introduction is needed!"
Seeing the two immediately clash, the others could almost guess that their relationship was likely like fire and water on a daily basis.
At that moment, Tang Qin also stood up and said, "I don't need an introduction, do I? It won't affect your negotiation anyway. In my opinion, Father, you should properly introduce Han Lang and the others!"
Tang Haoran understood Tang Qin's intention.
Since Zhao Wei was here to plead for Wang Shan, Tang Haoran and the others would naturally consider the opinions of the Han family, who had a deep-seated feud with Wang Shan, as a key factor.
"Yes, yes!" Tang Haoran quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Nephew Zhao, this is the eldest young master of the Han family, Han Lang, whom we just discussed. This is the second young master, Han Kang, and their good brother, Ma Long."
Upon hearing this, the three of them nodded slightly at Zhao Wei with vigilance and politeness.
Before they could exchange pleasantries, Tang Geng, as if he couldn't wait another moment, followed up by saying, "Alright, alright! Let's get rid of the unnecessary parts quickly. Zhao Wei, just say what you have to say! Don't waste everyone's time!"
Zhao Wei felt a bit displeased, but since he was here to seek peace for Wang Shan today, he had to endure it and said indignantly.
"We all know what's going on in our hearts! Wang Shan is somewhat considered one of my Zhao family's people, so my purpose in coming here is to request that you, for the sake of my Zhao family's reputation, spare his life."
"Of course, as compensation! The Wang family will immediately cease competition with you and hand over their existing competitive industries. We only ask that you allow him to continue living in Le City as an ordinary family member; and at the same time, my Zhao family can also promise to completely withdraw from the Le City competition in the future! That's all!"
If Tang Haoran had not shown much hesitation when communicating with Zhao Wei earlier, then upon hearing Zhao Wei's words, his face was already filled with difficulty.
Among the conditions Zhao Wei proposed, apart from immediately ending the competition with Wang Shan and reducing losses, the others held no allure for the group.
Seeing that no one responded, Zhao Wei, knowing the situation clearly, said again.
"I know what you are thinking! However, I also advise you to think carefully. Since Wang Shan is my Zhao family's person, my Zhao family will definitely not stand by and watch you hunt him down to the death. You have the right to refuse my conditions, but I hope you will be mentally prepared for the consequences!"
Tang Geng sneered dismissively and retorted, "Hmph! Are you threatening us? Do you think we will be afraid because of this?"
Zhao Wei's expression remained unchanged, and he replied calmly, "You, Tang Geng, might not be afraid. However, if our two families truly turn this into a fuse and make Le City their battlefield, do the so-called Han family, Cao family, or even Uncle Tang, have the strength to withstand it?"
Tang Geng's body trembled.
He had been more angry than rational from the moment he saw Zhao Wei.
At this moment, he had indeed overlooked the feelings of Le City's Han and Cao families.
If the Zhao family were to intervene in Le City's competition regardless of the cost, then to preserve their strength, the Tang family of Star City would not sit idly by. At that time, if the two supreme wealthy families clashed in Le City, the small wealthy families of Le City would naturally be insufficient.
Just as he didn't know how to retort, Tang Qin followed up by questioning, "Although the three major wealthy families of Le City are not enough to match you, the struggle with the Tang family of Star City will at least result in you losing one thousand to defeat the enemy's eight hundred, right? In that case, how can we be sure that we must accept your conditions?"
Zhao Wei replied unhurriedly, "Competition is about win-win. If it leads to mutual destruction, then it is certainly unnecessary. We do not want to see such a situation, which is why I personally came forward, willing to withdraw from the Le City competition as a condition to exchange for Wang Shan's chance to survive!"
Zhao Wei's calm response left Tang Qin and the others speechless.
Although the other party's conditions were not enticing enough, the other party's threat was indeed significant!
If the person negotiating today were someone else from the Zhao family, they might not have paid so much attention.
But Zhao Wei held real power in the Zhao family!
He could mobilize resources to support the Wang family, and he could start immediately after the negotiation failed!
Instantly,
The group exchanged glances.
Just as everyone was at a loss and speechless, Han Lang, who had been sitting in a corner, suddenly said softly.
"Mr. Zhao's words, in terms of emotion, reason, interest, and cost, are the most optimal strategy. From this perspective, I strongly agree with Mr. Zhao's ideas!"
Upon hearing Han Lang's words, everyone was astonished.
Zhao Wei couldn't help but smile smugly, his gaze towards Han Lang filled with disdain.
With just a few words, he had easily changed the stance of this so-called eldest young master of the Han family. If he were to use a little trick in the future when competing for Luo Jiaying, wouldn't this eldest young master of the Han family willingly hand over Luo Jiaying?
Thinking of this, he almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.
However, what Han Lang said next completely shocked him.
"However, I would like to ask Young Master Zhao, were all of Wang Shan's actions in Le City instigated by the Zhao family?"
Zhao Wei replied with suspicion and caution, "You could say so! It's human nature, and I believe the Tang family should understand this!"
Han Lang smiled slightly and said with confidence.
"So, Wang Shan building the mutant human modification base in Le City was also instigated by the Zhao family? Can the Tang family understand this too?"
Tang Geng subconsciously shook his head quickly. But he quickly reacted.
"What? Mutant human base? My Tang family wouldn't dare to overstep. And if it were discovered, let alone mutual destruction, even complete annihilation, we would definitely have to eliminate it!"
Zhao Wei was also frightened, and he involuntarily stood up, glaring at Han Lang and shouting, "You are slandering! It's true that Wang Shan was supported by my Zhao family, but regarding the matter of mutants, even if my Zhao family had the guts, we would never dare to get involved! You must have evidence for what you say! Otherwise, my Zhao family will be at odds with you until death!"