"That's very likely, otherwise how would they dare? But no matter how much money they raise, it's useless. If they're only interested in the Li Group building, how much is it worth?"

Although housing prices are indeed ridiculously high now, buying one still requires a considerable sum of money.

Given the current funds available to the Jing family, it would be difficult for them to make a purchase.

Besides, I never intended to sell in the first place, as for their desire to enter other industries.

That requires sufficient funds. Investing is easy, but becoming a major shareholder with influence requires substantial capital.

"Were members of the Jing family involved?"

"Yes, I had someone investigate carefully, and I must say, all the projects I've invested in over the past five years have involved the Jing family or people related to them to some extent."

"What are they doing here?"

"Don't worry about it. Although I've invested in a lot of projects over the past five years, there are only a few industries that can actually generate profits in the short term. Maybe only three or five!"

"What percentage of these three to five families are from the Jing family?"

"No more, no less, exactly the same as the shares I own!"

"What are they doing here?"

"Either increase investment, or win over other people."

However, neither of these two tasks can be accomplished without substantial funding, whether in the short or long term.

"I think the Jing family doesn't want the company to develop well; instead, they've turned it into a place for power struggles and profiteering."

"That's right, the Jing family's goal is probably power and profit, otherwise why would they do this?"

However, while power is undeniably desirable, it's uncertain whether one can hold onto it indefinitely.

"But once they've successfully won you over and gained control of the narrative, their next move will probably be to kick you out as a director."

“That’s right, but it’s nothing. It’s not impossible for me to leave the board of directors, but I’m not stupid enough to give my shares to the Jing family or anyone related to the Jing family.”

"So what you mean is?"

"It's very simple! Who in the business world doesn't have three or five friends?"

Even handing it over to a former rival would be better than giving it to the Jing family.

"But can you guarantee that your opponent will be able to deal with the Jing family?"

After all, the Jing family has been around for many years, both in Shanghai and in the business world.

"Why not? Just hand it over to someone more capable than the Jing family."

"There are probably very few people more powerful than the Jing family."

"There aren't many, but that doesn't mean there aren't any. Besides, the Jing family might not be able to win over others to their side."

And don't forget what projects I've invested in over the past five years.

Who are my partners, and what would be the consequences if I withdrew my investment? I don't need to elaborate.

"Oh right? How could I forget that? Even if other people were standing in front of the Jing family, I doubt the person in charge of choosing this project would be on the Jing family's side."

After all, once you make that choice, you probably don't even want to think about the consequences.

Even if we lose this time, you were the one who started everything.

Even if you don't work in business in the future, no one will dare to be an ungrateful person.

That's true, but whether they're willing to do it or not is their business.

If the other party really wants to be ungrateful, then I'll just withdraw my investment; it's not a big deal.

Besides, whether a good project is profitable depends on the person in charge.

If the person in charge of "entering the tiger's den" lacks capability, even the best project will likely fail to take off.

"That's right. If the Jing family is successfully won over, they will completely become the dominant force."

By then, I think even if it's a good project, and even if the person in charge is capable, I'll be able to say it's done.

It seems the project's development will be slower than initially anticipated.

"That's right, but so what? I haven't lost anything."

It's simply that a good project was monopolized by the Jing family.

But I'm involved in more than one project, and I refuse to believe that the Jing family can take it all away from me.

"That's true. If you really want to rob someone, you'll need a lot of money."

"That's right, that's why I said the Jing family must have three times more funds than me."

It's a pity they didn't; they actually dared to do that. I really don't know where they got the guts.

"So what do you plan to do? We can't just stand by and watch, can we?"

"Why not? I want to do things the way the Jing family wants, and also let me see the project manager to see if we are suitable to continue the cooperation."

If possible, I wouldn't mind investing more, or if there are any good projects, I wouldn't mind introducing them to him.

If it doesn't work out, then I'm sorry, I'm a businessman, and I'll definitely stick to business principles.

They won't consider much else; even bringing up the bonds of the previous generation probably won't work.

"That's true. So, what level do you think the Jing family is capable of?"

"Given the Jing family's current funds, one-third of it, but even this one-third, is probably all secured by their real estate."

"You mean they've staked the entire Jing family's money!"

"It's pretty close to the truth!"

"Isn't this bet too high?"

"It's not small, but that's their business, it has nothing to do with us."

"That's true. In that case, are you just going to wait and see what the Jing family's next move is?"

"That's right, I just need to follow the steps of the Jing family, and I can get them trapped."

If they get caught up in it and there are no returns in the short term, both the banks and the real estate they've invested in will need money.

What do you think they'll do then?

"At that point, no matter what you do, it won't be a wise choice."

"That's right, by then, it will have nothing to do with us anymore."

"If the Jing family ultimately fails, it will only be because of their own actions."

"That's true, but I'm afraid they won't admit it later."

"So what? That's the fact. You have to admit it whether you want to or not."

"That's true. If they had enough funds, they could certainly invest in other projects."

The only thing to do is not to be too greedy and to think that you can have everything you want. If they don't get trapped, who will?

One shouldn't be too greedy in life or in business. Wanting to make money is understandable, but there has to be a limit.

"That's true. But the Jing family's grievances really aren't anyone else's fault. This hasn't even officially started yet."

The Jing family has already lost almost everything; if things were to officially begin, it would only be a matter of time before they lose again.