After learning about the feud between the two parties from Su Jiaming, I sat in the car and started to think. I felt that Su Jialiang had called me over here for no reason.

Although Su Jiaming repeatedly claimed that all the conflicts were caused by the Qing family, Su Jialiang was definitely not unrelated either.

He's a smart man, so naturally he wouldn't give up half of his shares for nothing. He probably had this in mind when he chose to cooperate with the Qing family, besides valuing their background.

The Qing family's cash flow shortage and their eagerness to expand their business and make money is a good thing for Su Jialiang. This way, he can use the Qing family to express his desired goals and also make the Qing family take the blame when things go wrong, since they are the ones who said it.

Ultimately, regardless of whether the Qing family and the Su family are of one mind or not, they are the two driving forces behind this business, and also a large family with influence throughout the country and connected to the world.

In contrast, I, Duan Shenxing, am merely a pawnshop owner who was accidentally dragged into this mess. All my assets combined are not even a drop in the ocean compared to theirs.

Could it be that Su Jialiang summoned me here for internal strife?

After all, I am also one of the shareholders in this business. If the two sides disagree, I, as a third party, still have a certain say.

But I wasn't the only shareholder in this fraudulent business. In a flash, I asked Su Jiaming, "Did Song Laosan come to negotiate with the people from the south this time?"

Su Jiaming shook his head: "I haven't heard that he's coming. My older brother only asked me to pick you up."

When I heard that Song Laosan hadn't come, I didn't say anything more. Perhaps he knew he had wronged me and was deliberately avoiding this opportunity to meet.

With a host of worries on my mind, Su Jiaming took me to a private estate in the suburbs, which was the same place where Qinghuai had stayed when he first hosted us.

As I walked through the courtyard with the monkey, I was filled with mixed emotions.

The last time we came here, it was because Song Laosan was our friend, and he introduced us to the Qing family.

Time has passed, and Song Laosan and I are now on opposite sides, as if he had never existed in my life.

As soon as I got out of the car, Su Jialiang and Qinghuai rushed out of the room, acting very enthusiastically.

This left me somewhat at a loss.

Su Jialiang patted my arm and stepped aside, saying, "Xiao Duan, you must be tired from your journey! We've already brewed some of the finest tribute tea for you, just waiting to welcome you home!"

Qinghuai chuckled as he looked at me, "Young Master Duan, you haven't called me once since you left Luoyang last time. That's so unfriendly of you! I've already booked a private banquet tonight, and we must drink until we drop!"

"Both of you are very busy people, unlike me, a carefree person. How could I dare to trouble you?"

Looking at the two smiling faces, I was filled with doubt.

Originally, I thought Su Jialiang and Qinghuai should have been arguing heatedly about business matters, so how come they became so harmonious?

The two men led me into the living room. Before we could even exchange pleasantries, Su Jialiang's phone rang. While he was out answering the call, Qinghuai pretended to pour me tea and leaned closer to me, saying, "Xiao Duan, we've always been on the same side. You were the one who helped me get this Su family back, so you have to stand by my side at this meeting!"

When I heard Qinghuai's words, I frowned slightly: "What's wrong? Is there a conflict between your ideas and Master Liang's?"

"It's not really a conflict, but I just feel a little unsure about myself."

Qinghuai didn't hide anything from me and said bluntly, "As you know, Su Jialiang is a very cautious person. He thinks things through carefully before acting. I had to persuade him for a long time before he reluctantly agreed to expand his territory! But after the conflict broke out, Su Jialiang acted out of character and took the initiative to say that he would never reconcile with the other party, and even advocated to fight to the end. This is completely out of character for him. It is precisely because of his actions this time that I feel uneasy."

Looking at Qing Huai's worried face, I forced a smile and said, "Young Master Qing, you're putting me in a difficult position. In this business, you and Master Liang are both major shareholders, while I'm just a marginal person with no say. Even if I speak, it won't make a difference."

“Xiao Duan, I know what you’re thinking. You’re unwilling to speak up for me because you feel that the benefits you’ve received are limited and you don’t want to offend Su Jialiang and put yourself in danger.”

Qing Huai licked his lips: "I admit that the profits you are getting now are not much compared to ours, but the advantage is that you can be a hands-off manager without any responsibility each year, just collect your dividends! But don't forget, your shares were also given out by our Qing family. Once we are ousted, your profits will also disappear."

I sensed a subtle threat in Qinghuai's tone, picked up my teacup, smiled without saying a word, and it seemed he was still unaware that Su Jialiang had given me a 10% stake in an effort to win me over.

Seeing that I didn't respond, Qing Huai continued with a combination of soft and hard tactics: "I don't know if Su Jialiang tried to win you over before you came, but do you think you could be his match if he could kick our Qing family out of the game? Your idea of ​​sitting on the sidelines and watching the tigers fight is not wrong, but first we have to let the two tigers fight! Only when we are evenly matched with the Su family will you be the biggest beneficiary. Stability is in the best interest of all of us, right?"

Faced with Qing Huai's attempt to win me over, I pondered for a moment but still did not agree. However, I gave an ambiguous answer: "Young Master Qing, you really misunderstand me. I'm afraid I really can't get involved in the struggle between the Qing family and the Su family. If there is anything I can do to help, I will try my best."

Just as Qinghuai was about to say something, Su Jialiang returned to the living room, walked towards me with a smile on his face, clasped his hands in a fist and bow, and said, "Xiao Duan, I'm so sorry. You just came in and I left before I could even say anything. It was really against the proper way to treat a guest. I apologize for any neglect!"

Looking at the two people who were clearly trying to win me over, I was a little confused: "Master Liang, you are joking. In terms of status in the martial arts world, I am just a junior and cannot accept your apology."

Su Jialiang laughed and sat down on the sofa opposite him: "To be honest, the person who just called me was that group from the south. They've been urging me to negotiate these past few days, but I've rejected them all. It seems they're getting impatient."

I then asked, "What are your concerns about not negotiating with them, Mr. Liang? Or do you want to stall them and put psychological pressure on them?"

"No, I was waiting for you."

Su Jialiang chuckled: "Now that you're here, the negotiations can proceed smoothly. I've set the time for the negotiations tonight."