Yang Situ, captivated by Chen Fan's capabilities, orchestrated this entire scheme.
After Yang Sen and Yang Qing departed, the Second Master Yang belatedly remarked, "Eldest Brother, you aided Chen Fan without him realizing, but in truth, you had already devised a counter-strategy, hadn't you!"
Yang Situ offered a faint smile, "It’s all thanks to you!"
The Second Master Yang shook his head, not giving Yang Situ a pleasant look. "If I hadn't remained vigilant, I might have been fooled by you too!" Kuaishuge.com
"You, my friend, are too inscrutable!"
Yang Situ stated, "It's not that I am inscrutable, but rather that for our Yang family to have reached this point, without employing some stratagems, it would be difficult to advance even half a step!"
"Since the Bai family from Donghai has arrived in Jiangnan, why not use the Bai family as a stepping stone? To pave the way for our Yang family?"
The Second Master Yang expressed a degree of astonishment. "You are truly audacious to have even included the Bai family in your plans!"
"Aren't you worried about adverse repercussions if things go too far?"
Yang Situ shrugged, "Our Yang family is inherently inferior to the Bai family. If we lose, we can simply apologize!"
"You..." The Second Master Yang was momentarily speechless, clicking his tongue in disbelief. "You are gambling!"
Yang Situ countered, "If we win this gamble, naturally, the Yang family will be able to stand on equal footing with the Bai family in the future, and they will no longer have the right to lecture us from a position of superiority. What do you say?"
"Truly a madman!" The Second Master Yang sighed.
Yang Situ continued, "Currently, the only factor I am concerned about is Chen Fan... because in terms of commercial competition, the two families are essentially evenly matched, with no significant disparity. However, the gap in military strength is quite substantial!"
This was a fact, not an understatement, and thus had to be faced!
The Second Master Yang chimed in, "The Bai family's consistent style is to apply both soft and hard tactics, so they will definitely resort to force. You are truly reckless to gamble again!"
"Is it worth it?"
"If the Yang family wishes to advance further, then it is worth it!" Yang Situ's gaze was profound, his brows furrowed, giving the appearance of facing a formidable enemy.
Yang Situ, usually composed, was somewhat impulsive this time.
"I hope that fellow plays by the rules!"
Yang Situ sighed.
...
Meanwhile, Yang Qing had driven to Bingqing Cosmetics.
He didn't look for Chen Fan, but rather for Xia Bingqing.
In his estimation, Xia Bingqing was more approachable...
Coincidentally, as he arrived in the lobby, he encountered Chen Fan.
Chen Fan also did not expect to see Yang Qing again. He said with a half-smile, "Yo... what breeze has blown Young Master Yang here?"
Yang Qing stated calmly, "I've come to Bingqing Cosmetics to see Xia Bingqing!"
"Is that so?" Chen Fan replied, then dialed Xia Bingqing's number. He deliberately asked in front of Yang Qing whether she wanted to meet Yang Qing. Yang Qing was quite exasperated by this, thinking this fellow truly gave him no face at all!
Upon learning of Yang Qing's arrival, Xia Bingqing quickly said, "Chen Fan, don't cause trouble downstairs. Quickly invite Young Master Yang up!"
"Understood?"
Chen Fan scoffed, hung up the phone, and then said to Yang Qing, "Alright, you can go up. But I must remind you, don't try any tricks, or I won't be polite!"
Yang Qing ignored Chen Fan and headed upstairs.
Chen Fan returned to his office and sat down.
Soon, Yang Qing arrived at Xia Bingqing's office. Xia Bingqing, with a pleasant expression, stood up to greet Yang Qing, "Hello, Young Master Yang!"
"May I ask what breeze has blown you over!"