This Wang Er Zhu actually knew Elder Chen!
And it seemed Elder Chen also held him in high regard!
Mu Tian Lin, who was standing beside Er Zhu, waiting to watch the show, was also startled. He stared dumbfoundedly as Er Zhu and Elder Chen shook hands.
"Haha, yes, I've been very busy lately. How is our traditional Chinese medicine factory doing?"
Elder Chen chuckled, waved his hand, and all the bodyguards retreated. But the Mu brothers were too preoccupied to notice them. The latter half of Elder Chen's sentence echoed in their ears.
Our traditional Chinese medicine factory?
So Elder Chen and this Wang Er Zhu were partners!
Mu Tian Qi swallowed with shock, his eyes darting around. He never expected things to turn out this way!
Meanwhile, at the entrance, the Zheng family members stared dumbfounded at the two men exchanging pleasantries.
They had expected a fierce battle today, but they never imagined the two knew each other!
As expected of the richest man in three cities, Elder Chen, a big shot like him, was connected to Er Zhu!
Zheng Cheng Lin's eyes lit up, and his confidence surged. He was now more certain than ever that entrusting the Zheng family to Er Zhu was the wisest decision he had ever made in his life!
Under Er Zhu's leadership, the Zheng family would undoubtedly achieve a brilliance far beyond his imagination!
"Mu Tian Qi, you're quite bold. Er Zhu is my benefactor, and you dared to come and seize his property!"
After catching up, Elder Chen suddenly remembered something. His face darkened, and his eagle-like eyes fixed intensely on Mu Tian Qi.
"Elder Chen, spare my life! I didn't know he was your benefactor. Elder Chen, please spare me!"
This statement pierced Mu Tian Qi's heart like a steel blade. He immediately fell to his knees, begging for mercy in terror.
"Furthermore, I told you to acquire declining wealthy families to strengthen your own power. Who told you to seize others' families, and moreover, to use my name? Mu Tian Qi, are you tired of living?"
Seeing Mu Tian Qi trembling, Elder Chen showed no sympathy. Instead, his anger intensified!
If it weren't for the dying wish of an old friend entrusting his family to him, he wouldn't bother with the Mu family's affairs. But this Mu Tian Qi, ungrateful as he was, had the audacity to act recklessly, relying on his name!
"Elder Chen, I... he... we..." Hearing this, Mu Tian Qi became even more flustered. He wanted to explain, but for a moment, he didn't know what to say.
He had thought Elder Chen, residing in the capital, wouldn't be aware of these matters, but he never expected this to happen!
Had he known this would be the outcome, he would never have brought Elder Chen here, even if it meant death!
Mu Tian Qi suddenly felt like an idiot, having ruined a hand of good cards!
"From now on, I will no longer help you. You brothers must fend for yourselves!"
Elder Chen glanced disdainfully at Mu Tian Qi, his face now extremely grim!
"Er Zhu, for my sake, please spare Mu Tian Lin. He cannot die before my eyes."
Before Mu Tian Qi could plead further, Elder Chen turned to look at Mu Tian Lin, who was barely clinging to life, and then turned back to negotiate with Er Zhu tentatively.
"Alright." Er Zhu nodded slightly. Since Elder Chen had spoken, he naturally wouldn't refuse him.
As soon as Er Zhu released his grip, Mu Tian Lin collapsed to the ground. He didn't even bother with his injuries, merely staring blankly at Er Zhu and Elder Chen.
This so-called country bumpkin was Elder Chen's benefactor!
And because of him, Elder Chen would no longer protect their Mu family!
Without Elder Chen's protection, the Mu family would be a mere third-rate prominent family, quickly devoured by others!
"I'm sorry, Elder Chen. It's all our fault. Please, for my grandfather's sake, spare us this time."
With that thought, Mu Tian Lin crawled on his knees to Elder Chen's feet, grabbing his thigh and pleading desperately.
"Yes, this Mu family is the culmination of my grandfather's life's work. Can you bear to see it annexed like this?"
Mu Tian Qi also came to his senses and knelt before Elder Chen, hugging his other thigh.
They would never let go of this powerful connection to Elder Chen, no matter the cost!
The brothers exchanged a glance, nodded heavily, and tightened their grip on Elder Chen.
Speaking of the elder Mr. Mu, a hint of difficulty flashed in Elder Chen's eyes. He had wanted to agree several times, but recalling the tragic fate of the elder Mr. Mu before his death, he couldn't bring himself to do it.
"Elder Chen, my grandfather died for you back then. You can't abandon us!"
Seeing Elder Chen remain silent, the brothers' lips curved slightly, and they continued their plea.
Their grandfather had been doing business with Elder Chen when they were tracked by Elder Chen's enemies. To protect Elder Chen, their grandfather was killed by the pursuers. Since then, the Chen family had become the Mu family's backing!
"Er Zhu, will you take over the Mu family for me?" Just as the Mu brothers were about to speak again, Elder Chen bowed respectfully to Er Zhu, asking almost pleadingly.
He would not protect the Mu family, but he couldn't bear to see his brother's family legacy fall into someone else's hands. Entrusting it to Er Zhu was his best option!
"No, our Mu family will never submit to any family!" Just as Er Zhu was about to nod, Mu Tian Qi shouted furiously.
He had intended to conquer the Zheng family, but now Elder Chen was giving the Mu family to Wang Er Zhu. This was a complete humiliation to him!
The Mu family could be acquired by any major family, but not by Wang Er Zhu!
"That's right! Our Mu family is a prestigious lineage; we cannot be acquired by a mere country bumpkin!"
As soon as Mu Tian Qi finished speaking, Mu Tian Lin glanced at his injuries and glared at Er Zhu with a ferocious expression.
"Silence! You have no choice. You can only follow Er Zhu!"
Before Mu Tian Qi could speak, Elder Chen waved his sleeves in anger, his eyes filled with fury!
"Following is unnecessary. I only want the Mu family's assets; I don't want any of the people!"
As Elder Chen was about to speak, Er Zhu suddenly interjected. He swept his gaze over the bodyguards lying on the ground, finally resting on the Mu brothers.
He could take the Mu family's assets, but he wouldn't take the people. It wasn't out of fear, but rather because he had no time for such vengeful affairs.
He had no intention of trying to reform the Mu brothers and have them willingly surrender, nor did he have the time.
"Very well, then only the property, not the people!" Elder Chen was taken aback. Although he found it ruthless, seeing the resentful and unwilling expressions on the Mu brothers' faces, he nodded.
"Someone, handle this immediately. Within a day, all of the Mu family's assets must be transferred to Er Zhu."
Elder Chen waved his hand, and a bodyguard stepped forward. Before the Mu brothers could react, the bodyguard was already heading for the exit.
The Mu brothers wanted to stop him, but remembering the disparity between themselves and the Chen family, they could only endure it!