Xu Mengting was at a loss for what to do, but when she noticed Xu Mo's warning look, she left the private room before she even had a chance to promote her cosmetics.
Xu Moping lay on the sofa, calmly looking at Liu Tianyu: "So, the reason you came to me wasn't because I won first place in the city, but because you thought I was Uncle Jin's illegitimate son, right?"
Liu Tianyu nodded: "Yes!"
Xu Mo laughed upon hearing this result: "Indeed! If I am Uncle Jin's illegitimate son, then I am very likely to inherit the empire he once built! In other words, I will be his successor! You chose to befriend me, presumably for this reason?"
Liu Tianyu's eyes were firm: "Yes!"
Xu Mo's expression remained calm: "So, what you value is the influence, connections, or wealth left behind by Uncle Jin? Not genuine gratitude towards him! Is that right?"
Liu Tianyu calmly sipped his tea: "Senior Jin did indeed help me in the past. It's true that I said he was my benefactor! Of course, if I can get his support in the future, Yuanhang Company will definitely become stronger! It might even go international!"
Xu Mo saw ambition in Liu Tianyu's eyes: "Why do you want to take Yuanhang Company to the international stage? You need to know that even if some industries go international, without the support of other countries, it's basically difficult to make a splash! They might even die faster!"
Liu Tianyu grinned: "Without a foreign backer, I would certainly die even faster. But if I run something else, I can live longer!"
Xu Mo stroked his chin: "What is the other thing you mentioned?"
Liu Tianyu smiled without saying a word.
Xu Mo had a vague idea of what was going on, and immediately frowned, saying unhappily, "If that's the kind of thing you want to run, then are you looking for death?"
Liu Tianyu shrugged: "Our Yuanhang Company's current market value has already reached tens of billions. If I want to go further, I can only venture into some prohibited areas. Although it's a cross-industry move, when money speaks, power will fall silent! So, if I just bribe some officials in other countries, do you think I won't succeed?"
Xu Mo chuckled: "If you want to get into the arms industry, then I'd like to ask you, where do you plan to build your arms manufacturing factory? Secondly, how do you ensure that you won't be discovered while using Far East Shipping Company to transport the arms? And thirdly, have you recruited enough people to work for you?"
Liu Tianyu said casually, "Little friend, I've thought about these issues you're worried about a long time ago. Our team behind us has thought about them even more than you have. Right now, what I need is someone who can help me build connections and transport all my current funds and the ships I have overseas!"
Xu Mo remained silent for a moment before refusing, "I'm sorry, I'm not Uncle Jin's son, so I can't help you with anything."
Liu Tianyu narrowed his eyes: "What did you say? You can't help me in any way? But you're clearly so familiar with Senior Jin! And now you're telling me you can't help me?"
Xu Mo was not intimidated by his imposing manner: "Since you are so sincere to me, I will naturally be honest with you and tell you the truth, just to avoid you wasting more energy on me!"
Even after learning that Xu Mo was a good-for-nothing, Liu Tianyu still asked, somewhat unwilling to give up, "Young friend, you're not joking with me, are you?"
Xu Mo replied seriously, "Are you kidding me? Do you think I'm that free to joke with you? Besides, even if I become the top student in the city and win the college entrance examination, what does that mean in the eyes of a big shot like you?"
Liu Tianyu stared intently at Xu Mo, trying to find a trace of lying on his face: "As far as I know, you were the closest to Senior Jin in that orphanage. Are you really not lying to me? Don't hide anything from me this time!"
Xu Mo said helplessly, "I can tell you clearly right now that I am not Uncle Jin's illegitimate son. I am just an orphan who was thrown into the trash can by the Xu family and then picked up by Dean Liu! That's my background!"
After confirming that Xu Mo's relationship with Senior Jin wasn't as close as he had thought, Liu Tianyu looked at Xu Mo with utter disrespect and bluntly belittled him: "What orphan? You're overestimating yourself! In my opinion, you're clearly just a good-for-nothing!"
Xu Mo's lips twitched. As expected of a coal mine owner who had been in business for many years, his ability to change his expression was ridiculously fast: "Alright, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, there's no need for me to say anything more! Also, thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Coal Mine Owner! I hope that next time we meet, your wishes will be fulfilled!"
Upon seeing Xu Mo's attitude, Liu Tianyu slammed his fist on the table in anger: "Stop!"
Xu Mo ignored him and pushed open the door to the private room.
As he was about to leave, two men in suits blocked his way.
One of them said coldly, "The boss told you to stop, so just stop. Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Another person pointed towards the private room and ordered, "Go back. Don't keep the boss waiting, or he'll dock our pay!"
Xu Mo ignored their conversation and asked them, "Where is my fourth sister? I can't find her. Where did you take her?"
The two men in suits looked at each other, but did not answer Xu Mo's question.
They stepped forward, each grabbing one of Xu Mo's arms, and escorted him into the private room.
Xu Mo reluctantly entered the private room again, and immediately saw Liu Tianyu's dead fish-like face.
Liu Tianyu took out a cigar from his pocket and began to puff away.
He didn't speak.
Xu Mo sat back down on the sofa, also without saying a word.
After a while.
Liu Tianyu raised his head, a smoking cigar between his fingers: "Since your relationship with Senior Jin isn't as close as I thought, and you're not his illegitimate son, then I'm going to give you a choice!"
Xu Mo was utterly speechless: "Sorry, I'm not interested in your questions. Besides, if you don't let me leave, I'll have to call the police and let them handle things here!"
Liu Tianyu finally looked Xu Mo in the eye: "Are you threatening me?"
Xu Mo took out his phone, dialed the emergency number, and showed the screen to Liu Tianyu: "If you don't believe me, you can try and see if I call the police!"
A rare murderous glint appeared in Liu Tianyu's eyes as he pointed at Xu Mo with his cigar-holding finger and said, "Heh heh heh, you're something else! But do you think the police can protect you if I want to kill someone?"
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