Jian Zhou nodded. "Yes, no one else seeking revenge on Shen Ming Jue would inflict a greater critical blow than you."
He paused, then asked, "I just don't understand. You were always on the path of enduring hardship and humiliation. Now that you're engaged to the daughter of the Mei family, everything is proceeding according to your original plan. Why did you suddenly change your mind and ask for my help? Don't tell me you've simply lost patience; that might fool a three-year-old, but not me."
Shen Minghuang sighed softly and recounted how he unexpectedly discovered his true parentage.
Jian Zhou listened, astonished. "So, the eldest son and his wife who died in the car accident were your biological parents?"
Shen Minghuang nodded gravely. "Exactly. Although many years have passed and evidence has faded, the deaths of my biological parents are undeniably linked to the swapping of me and Shen Ming Jue with our adoptive parents. This is a debt of blood that can never be repaid. Whether for my parents or for myself, I will make them pay. I cannot wait for the old man to pass away; I want to control the Shen family now."
"I understand. If I were you, I'd do the same," Jian Zhou sighed. A sharp glint appeared in his eyes. "By cooperating with me, aren't you afraid of playing with fire and getting burned?"
Shen Minghuang frowned, staring at Jian Zhou for a moment before scoffing softly. "Afraid? What is there to be afraid of? The Jian family is wealthy and powerful, and you, young master Jian, are a new financial prodigy. With your Midas touch, why would you covy a mere Shen Group? If I were afraid, I wouldn't have arranged to meet you tonight."
Jian Zhou nodded with a smile. "Smart people do smart things. Shen Ming Jue has wronged my darling, and An Qiuyan, leveraging his influence, is incessantly bothersome. Without the backing of the Shen Group, I'd like to see how arrogant they can be."
Saying this, Jian Zhou extended his hand to Shen Minghuang and gave him a business card. "This is my assistant, Lai Qing. He manages all my personal wealth. If you need anything, contact him. He will assist you!"
"Alright, thank you, young master!"
Shen Minghuang was overjoyed and quickly pocketed the card.
Jian Zhou added, "Just go ahead with this. I don't want to see Shen Ming Jue and An Qiuyan causing trouble anymore. I'll take care of any repercussions!"
"Understood!"
Having successfully forged the partnership, Jian Zhou left the Hengmao Hotel. After turning a corner, he made a phone call.
After two rings, the call was answered by a clear, feminine voice.
"Young master, did the fish take the bait?"
"It took the bait. With such a large piece of meat, how could he not?" Jian Zhou's demeanor suddenly changed, his voice turning ice-cold.
"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. This pair of Shen cousins would never imagine you've arranged for me."
The woman on the other end of the line chuckled alluringly, her laughter laced with intricate calculations and a chilling undertone.
Jian Zhou smiled. "If they could imagine it, this play wouldn't be as interesting. I originally wanted to create an opportunity to make Shen Minghuang feel a sense of crisis and fall into my plan. I didn't expect the argument between An Qiuyan and Shen Ming Jue to reveal such a huge secret. Oh well, it saves me a lot of scheming."
The woman also laughed. "Even fate is helping us. It's clear the Shen family's luck has run out. This family, seeing that I have no brothers, wanted to seize my inheritance. They didn't realize that the truly cunning hunter often appears as the prey."