As the words fell, Mike couldn't help but smile.
He had long wanted to get rid of Huda and James and annex their businesses!
Unfortunately, he had no backing and dared not act rashly.
He could only bide his time, circling them and waiting for an opportunity.
This time, when the two clashed with Qin Xuan, Mike had naturally prepared a foolproof plan.
If the news of their deaths hadn't arrived so slowly, he would likely have already started taking over Huda and James' remnants.
"But even if you can integrate their industries in the shortest time, with Chris and Boris around, you can't possibly swallow it all by yourself."
"When they make their move, coupled with the forces behind Huda and James, won't you become a target for everyone?"
Hearing Mike's plan, Qin Xuan couldn't help but ask in confusion.
Just as he said.
The nail that sticks out gets hammered.
No matter how others viewed the distribution of Huda and James' industries, as soon as Mike made a move, all eyes would inevitably be on him.
What would be the outcome if someone without background dared to snatch a piece of the capitalists' pie?
Yet, judging by Mike's demeanor, he seemed full of confidence.
He looked as if this move was all profit and no loss.
This left Qin Xuan completely bewildered.
Mike chuckled upon hearing this and slowly revealed his thoughts to Qin Xuan.
"Boss, you are right. As long as I dare to make a move, I will inevitably become the focus of everyone's attention."
"When the big capital behind these people makes a move, I will easily be cleared out as cannon fodder."
"But do you remember what I said before?"
"It's very complicated for major forces to take action."
"It's a case of 'a single move affecting the whole situation'."
"Even if I really touch their cake, they have to weigh the pros and cons and analyze the actions of other forces."
"So, as long as I don't go too far, their sanctions won't come too quickly."
"Then, there's a lot of room for me to operate."
Saying this, Mike took a sip of his drink and said with immense pride, "From my rise to the present, countless forces have approached me."
"From the United States, from the British Empire, and even from your Dragon Country."
"But without exception, I rejected them all."
"Some people think I'm foolish, believing that if I don't join a force, I'll eventually be buried by them."
"But they never thought that having no backing means I can join any force at any time."
"Having no backing means I can join any force at any time?"
Repeating Mike Jones' words, Qin Xuan slapped his thigh, "So that's how it is!"
"As your influence grows and becomes something these forces can no longer ignore, the more they fear that if they act rashly, they will push you into the arms of other forces."
"So, rather than let another force gain a powerful ally, they would prefer to let you remain a solitary neutral."
"As long as you don't help others make money, they can accept that!"
"This idea is brilliant, truly brilliant!"
"Thank you for the compliment, boss."
With an elegant smile, Mike's expression softened, which was rare.
To prevent others from knowing his thoughts, he had always presented himself with an exaggerated persona.
The fact that he could show such an expression meant that Qin Xuan's words had truly struck a chord with him.
"It's exactly as you said."
"So, in my previous plan, as soon as I learned the outcome of your conflict, I could immediately take action."
"If you lost, I wouldn't have to lose any assets. If you won, I could integrate their forces. It was a win-win situation no matter what."
"As for any subsequent repercussions from Chris and the others, I could then defect to the Rothschild consortium behind Huda and Prince Abimelech behind James."
"After all, for them, as long as they can get a piece of this pie, it doesn't matter who is in charge."
After finishing, Mike refilled Qin Xuan's glass and poured himself some brandy. "However, now that you are here."
"And have become my wise and mighty boss."
"Then this plan needs to be changed."
"I'm all ears." Qin Xuan raised his glass and gestured to Mike.
Mike saw this and gently clinked glasses with Qin Xuan, saying, "As Sun Tzu's Art of War states, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you shall win a hundred battles'."
"First, I need to know some things about you."
Qin Xuan nodded, "Ask me whatever you need to know."
"First, your identity," Mike said.
"After you left the casino last time, I had people investigate your identity."
"From the information they gave me, I only know that you are a distinguished guest from the Dragon Country participating in a martial arts competition in the United States."
"As for what kind of martial arts competition it is, and what your identity is, I have no way of knowing."
"It was precisely because of this that I dared to let James's men attack you."
"However, judging by the fact that you could casually produce thirty million US dollars and then single-handedly eliminate Huda and James, your strength and identity are definitely not simple."
"If it reaches the level I imagine, then our subsequent actions will definitely become much easier."
"I understand what you mean." Qin Xuan swirled the wine in his glass, then shook his head slightly, "Unfortunately, I have to disappoint you."
"Let me tell you my true identity first."
"I am the eldest grandson of the Qin family, the foremost family in the Dragon Country, and also the youngest Grand General in the history of the Dragon Country."
"But unfortunately, I did not grow up in the Qin family since childhood. I will need to deal with matters outside before I return to contend for the Qin family's assets."
"As for the title of Grand General, it was a conferred honor due to my considerable strength, and I do not possess any actual military authority."
"So that's how it is..."
Muttering, Mike was not overly disappointed by Qin Xuan's claim of not being that strong.
Instead, he was diligently extracting keywords and phrases from the other party's description.
The keywords such as "eldest grandson of the Qin family patriarch" and "conferred honor due to considerable strength" kept replaying in Mike's mind.
Being the eldest grandson of a prominent family meant a great chance of controlling the family in the future, and being conferred the title of Grand General for his strength indicated that Qin Xuan's abilities were far beyond his imagination.
After clarifying these points, Mike quickly formulated a preliminary plan in his mind and then spoke again, confirming the details with Qin Xuan.
After a series of questions and answers, Mike was greatly shaken.
Shaking his head with a wry smile, he couldn't help but sigh that Huda and James had died without injustice.
However, after his sigh, Mike quickly regained his composure.
Qin Xuan's identity was not as dire as he himself had described.
With proper maneuvering, it could still have the effect of deterring the powerful.
Moreover, Qin Xuan had also mentioned that he would be participating in the World Superhuman Martial Arts Tournament.
Such an international top-tier event would undoubtedly attract international consortiums, royal families, and nobles.
At that time, as long as Qin Xuan performed exceptionally well, those so-called major forces would also have reservations.
Thus, with this thought, Mike's mind gradually formed a relatively clear plan.
At the same time, he picked up his phone and dialed the number of one of his subordinates.