"Don't get any funny ideas, and don't try to use someone else to do your dirty work or sabotage me in secret," Ye Xingchen said. "I know what you're thinking."
"No." Chen Liang smiled. "I didn't have any ulterior motives. Congratulations to them."
"Is that what you're thinking in your heart?" Ye Xingchen said with a smile. "If these two major groups in Yanjing join forces, many people will have sleepless nights. After all, the scales will tip to one side."
"The two families will directly threaten some powerful financial groups operating in the shadows, but the Chen family will be the most affected."
"So what? I can't stop these things from happening." Chen Liang shook his head: "Even my grandfather couldn't stop it, let alone me."
“But Chen Liang, based on what I know about you, you will secretly incite some people to take action,” Ye Xingchen said.
"Don't make things up without evidence, okay?" Chen Liang said with a smile. "I didn't intend to do that."
"But you will definitely do it." Ye Xingchen smiled: "At crucial moments, don't create trouble for yourself, otherwise you won't be able to hold onto your position as the head of the family."
Chen Liang's expression changed: "What do you want?"
“You’re a smart man. A smart man doesn’t dig a pit for himself to fall into.” Ye Xingchen smiled slightly. “Chen Liang, let’s make a deal.”
"What kind of deal?" Chen Liang asked.
"I'll get rid of your thorn in the side, and you, persuade those wealthy tycoons not to target Qiming and Yuansheng," Ye Xingchen said.
“I can’t persuade them. If the two companies join forces, it will definitely cause the balance to be disrupted,” Chen Liang said. “After all, these two companies are the leaders in Yanjing’s economy. Once they join forces, their power will be terrifying, and they can almost swallow up everyone.”
"You just need to convince your grandfather," Ye Xingchen said. "If he doesn't make a move, no one else will either, and I guarantee that even if Qiming and Yuansheng join forces, they won't harm anyone."
"It's not impossible." Chen Liang pondered for a while, then nodded slightly: "What benefits can you offer me?"
"I'll take care of Chen Jinhao for you," Ye Xingchen said with a slight smile.
"You really can handle him?" Chen Liang was taken aback. He scrutinized Ye Xingchen, suspecting that Ye Xingchen had some kind of conspiracy.
However, the other person had a genuine smile on their face, and you couldn't see any flaws in their deception.
"Of course, you can see this as a transaction. I know you've just taken charge of the Chen family, and there are many people who are not convinced." Ye Xingchen said leisurely, "Among the collateral branches, the most troublesome one is Chen Jinhao. Although he is from a collateral branch, you should call him your uncle."
"But his wife's family is quite powerful. If we don't deal with them soon, they will inevitably become a threat."
“You said it yourself, he’s from a collateral branch of the family. Since he’s from a collateral branch, he can’t compete with me.” Chen Liang stared directly at Ye Xingchen.
“His grandfather was also Chen Wuliang, though from a collateral branch, but he is your biggest threat,” Ye Xingchen said. “Don’t forget, in your lineage, your father’s generation is gone.”
"Although the Chen family has been handed over to you by the next generation, Chen Jinhao is not someone who cannot compete for it. If nothing unexpected happens, Chen Jinhao is already planning it now."
"You've almost eliminated the most competitive, disobedient, or powerful members of the Chen family's collateral branches, except for Chen Jinhao, who is still alive and well."
"Hehe, he was going to die anyway, but I never did anything to him. Do you know why?" Chen Liang asked.
"Of course you have your reservations," Ye Xingchen said with a smile. "His father-in-law is not someone to be trifled with; you wouldn't dare."
"Yes, I admit I'm wary of his wife's family, but aren't you wary of them too?" Chen Liang asked.
"What do I have to be afraid of?" Ye Xingchen spread his hands: "Chen Jinhao is no good either, so I don't feel any psychological pressure dealing with him."
"Besides, if I wanted him to die, there are countless ways to make it look like an accident."
Chen Liang stared at Ye Xingchen for a long time before slowly nodding: "Alright, then I'll leave this matter to you."
"No problem," Ye Xingchen said. "Then I'll take it as a yes."
"I will keep my promise." Chen Liang added after saying that, "Besides, your strength is frightening, and I won't be foolish enough to go against you."
"That's good. It's a pleasure working with you." Ye Xingchen smiled.
After Ye Xingchen left, the smile on Chen Liang's face slowly disappeared. He poured himself a glass of wine and swirled it around.
Staring at the crimson liquid in the glass, he murmured, "Ye Xingchen, you are truly frightening. I won't be foolish enough to oppose you before my foundation is solid."
"But... the existence of the Chen family is a threat to you in itself. Sooner or later, we will become enemies."
“I need to find a way to eliminate this threat before we become enemies.”
Chen Liang picked up his wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and his expression became somewhat ferocious.
In the suburbs, at a dogfighting ring.
Every night, a competition is held here, where fierce dogs of various breeds are grouped by size and then fight one-on-one.
Every night, this place attracts many dogfighting enthusiasts. They either come to watch the spectacle or bring their own fierce dogs to join the dogfights. If they win, they can earn a hefty commission; if they lose, they can only drag their beloved dogs' corpses away.
Chen Jinhao is a passionate dog fighter. His dog is not a famous breed, just a German Shepherd, but it is extremely large and can knock a person down when it stands up.
If he really goes berserk, even several strong men won't be able to hold him down.
Chen Jinhao is currently stroking his beloved dog's head, looking forward to the next battle.
"Big Tiger, are you confident?" Chen Jinhao loved his dog very much, and he named it Big Tiger.
Its dog was also very intelligent; it understood Chen Jinhao's words and barked at him a few times, full of fighting spirit, as if telling Chen Jinhao that it was very confident.
"Great, haha." Chen Jinhao said excitedly, "Just like last time, we'll tear them to shreds. I'll give you a good reward later."
Just then, several people dragged a man covered in blood over.
They threw the man to the ground with a thud, and one of them whispered, "Mr. Chen, this kid has lost over a million in our casino and can't pay it back now."
"Out of money?" Chen Jinhao stroked his beloved dog, looking at the man in front of him with interest.
He ran a casino, and he knew the man lying on the ground. This guy was a notorious gambler who used to own several companies and houses and was worth tens of millions.
But he lost everything in the casino. Last time, he borrowed hundreds of thousands from the casino in an attempt to win back his losses, but ended up losing everything.
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