"Brother Ye, just say what's on your mind." Meng Hu was taken aback. He had originally planned to take Ye Xingchen to the venue to have some fun, but judging from his expression, it seemed that something was wrong.
"Do you know what caused Zhou Ming's actions yesterday?" Ye Xingchen asked.
“I know, that kid’s restless, always thinking about ousting his older brother and taking his place,” Meng Hu said. “I heard that people from Jinluo City came yesterday, wanting to cooperate with him?”
"That's true." Ye Xingchen nodded. "You know why the people from Jinluo City came here, right?"
"I know." Meng Hu nodded. "They just want to cross the border here, sell their specialties back home, and make a fortune."
"Haha, although you're a bit of a tomboy, you're actually quite insightful about many things." Ye Xingchen laughed heartily.
"I may be a bit strong, but I'm not stupid," Meng Hu chuckled. "I also heard that the person who came this time is called Huang Tai. This guy is Jin Xiang's capable subordinate."
"Jin Xiang is the son of the city lord of Jinluo City. This kid is here to expand the market for Jinluo City."
"Since you've managed this line of work so smoothly, I can save myself a lot of trouble," Ye Xingchen said with a slight smile. "But now that Huang Tai has failed and Zhou Minggan has been subdued, what do you think his next move will be?"
"Next step?" Meng Hu poured two glasses of wine and pushed one to Ye Xingchen: "It's nothing more than finding a new breakthrough."
“Yun City has a superior geographical location. If they want to sell their goods in China, Yun City is the best choice. Even the surrounding Xuan City and Li City are not as good as us.”
Meng Hu muttered to himself, "Zhou Minggan is no longer capable, so they will naturally find new partners. And in Yun City, besides the Zhou family, only our Meng family is suitable..."
At this point, his movements suddenly froze. He pondered for a moment, then abruptly stood up: "That brat Huang Tai, is he eyeing the Meng family?"
“That’s right.” Ye Xingchen nodded. “Now your second uncle is in charge of the Meng family. You know what kind of person your second uncle is, right?”
“It’s clear, it couldn’t be clearer.” Meng Hu slapped his thigh: “His abilities are average, but his ambitions are huge. Moreover, he has been trying to touch these taboos all these years. If it weren’t for the old man keeping him in check, the Meng family would have been ruined by him by now.”
“Since Huang Tai is looking for a new partner, it’s most likely my second uncle.” Meng Hu scratched his head and paced back and forth in the room. “Damn it, I can swallow my anger and give in to him on other things.”
“But I don’t agree with my second uncle’s way of doing things. He’s ruining the Meng family and destroying the old man’s reputation.”
"That's right, what do you plan to do?" Ye Xingchen asked with a smile.
"No, this matter needs to be considered more carefully." Meng Hu paced back and forth in the room.
"Let me talk to your father," Ye Xingchen said.
“Brother Ye.” Meng Hu suddenly stopped and turned around. “Let’s talk about this with me. The old man can certainly keep my second uncle in check.”
“But he’s old, and my second uncle has already decided to kill him. If the people from Jinluo City come again, I’m worried that they might harm my grandfather.”
"If that's the case, then I'll have to shoulder the responsibility for the future of the Meng family. I'm not a child anymore, and I can't expect my grandfather to do everything for me, can I?"
"Is that really what you think?" Ye Xingchen took a sip of wine. "Have you thought this through? Your second uncle has been in charge of the Meng family for so many years, and his influence is very deep."
"Your current strength is insufficient to fight against him."
"Of course I know," Meng Hu said through gritted teeth, "but I consider myself a man, and I can handle anything that happens."
"I can't let my grandfather protect me forever, can I? Some things, you have to fight for them yourself to get results."
"Good, you're a real man." Ye Xingchen patted him on the shoulder. "Alright then, let's make a plan and see what to do next."
“Alright.” Meng Hu sat down, downed a glass of wine, and sorted out his thoughts: “Then we’ll have to start with this playboy from Meng Guo.”
Although Meng Hu seemed a bit reckless, he could analyze things very logically once he got serious. He was determined to solve this matter himself and try not to disturb Old Master Meng.
The situation in the Meng family is almost exactly the same as that in the Zhou family, and Huang Tai still went to the Meng family as soon as possible after leaving the Zhou family.
Meng Guo was a spoiled brat who did nothing but eat, drink, gamble, and whore. He was so dissolute that he could barely walk straight.
However, he was still very pleasantly surprised by Huang Tai's arrival.
He believed that even if Huang Tai came, the first family he would look for would definitely be the Zhou family, since the Zhou family was the family of Yun City, regardless of whether Huang Tai acknowledged it or not.
But now that Huang Tai has approached him, he is convinced that the Zhou family must have rejected Huang Tai.
"Young Master Huang, we've known each other for a long time, but this is our first time meeting in person. It's truly an honor." Meng Guo laughed heartily and poured a full glass of wine. "My father will be here soon. Let me entertain Young Master Huang first. We can talk about the cooperation now."
"Haha, I've long heard that Young Master Meng is a hospitable person, and seeing him today, it's certainly true." Huang Tai laughed heartily and toasted with Meng Guo.
He put down his wine glass, his expression becoming slightly serious: "Young Master Meng, let's get back to the main topic. I think Young Master Huang knows why I've come to Yun City this time."
“I know, Jinluo City wants to open a road in Yun City to facilitate the transport of goods to the country.” Meng Guo chuckled and said, “To be honest, Young Master Huang, my dad has had this idea for a long time, but my old man is a stubborn old man and he keeps him from doing it.”
"But now, he's old, and my dad has pretty much taken over the Meng family, so the future of the Meng family is up to my dad, you can rest assured about that."
"Hearing what Young Master Meng says, I am indeed relieved." Huang Tai laughed heartily and leaned closer to Meng Guo: "Young Master Meng, this time our Young Master Jin is seriously expanding his business."
“Yun City has a uniquely advantageous location. If we can reach a cooperation agreement, you and your son, Meng Shao, can bring all three border cities of Yun City under your control and become true local emperors.”
Huang Tai knew how to manipulate people's emotions, and sure enough, his words moved Meng Guo.
"Is what Young Master Huang said true?" Meng Guo's eyes were a little red.
He was well aware of what it meant for the three surrounding cities to be centered on Yun City.
If they could truly bring all three surrounding cities under their control, then the Meng family would truly become local tyrants.
Most importantly, he can get Jin Luocheng's support. In the future, he will really dare to walk sideways and not care about the big families in Shanghai or the young masters in Beijing. They will all have to give him, Meng Guo, some face.
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