Chapter 929 Cooperation
Chen Shu was still digesting the elixirs in his body and did not appear. Only Zhou Zeyao and Hu Feng accompanied Chen Yang.
Zhou Zeyao, Hu Feng, and Wei Zhenru were all experiencing the immortal wine for the first time. As soon as they smelled its aroma, they were captivated.
Chen Yang naturally introduced the origin of the immortal wine to the three of them.
Since all three were martial artists, Chen Yang spoke the truth.
Most martial artists might not be familiar with the name Xue Lin.
However, the Wei family, to which Wei Zhenru belonged, was a martial arts family with thousands of years of history.
Although they had moved abroad many years ago, they had always kept abreast of matters concerning martial artists.
Let alone someone like Xue Lin.
Meanwhile, Zhou Zeyao's mind raced with many thoughts, but he dared not speculate randomly, as his memories were too distant.
"A winery? Chen Yang, do you mean you plan to mass-produce this wine and sell it?"
Wei Zhenru looked at Chen Yang with disbelief, truly wondering what business idea he had conceived.
Seeing Chen Yang nod solemnly, as if he wasn't joking.
Wei Zhenru then gave a wry smile, "If this were turned into a business, it could indeed earn a lot of money."
"But there are many ways to make money, why would you think of selling this?"
In Wei Zhenru's mind, this kind of immortal wine was something that true martial artists would highly value.
It would attract countless powerful figures.
Treating it as a trump card, a legacy to be passed down through generations, was of utmost importance!
"I can't help it, many avenues have already been blocked by the Zhou family."
"Yangyangyang Company has many projects that require cash. If we don't find other ways quickly, it won't be just one or two people who starve to death."
As Chen Yang spoke, he revealed the current situation of Yangyangyang Company.
From the establishment of Yangyangyang Company, the constant attacks it faced, coupled with the layout in the southwestern region.
Including the children from the football team.
Although Chen Yang's tone was not agitated, it conveyed immense pressure.
After listening, Wei Zhenru looked at Zhou Zeyao in surprise, "If that's the case, then the Zhou family is completely taking advantage of your predicament!"
Zhou Zeyao wondered why Wei Zhenru was looking at him, was it just because of his name?
Wei Zhenru had been in Shandong for so long, and he didn't know his identity yet?
However, Zhou Zeyao merely nodded and remained silent.
Seeing this, Wei Zhenru immediately understood.
This Zhou Zeyao... was a traitor!
"Ahem, it seems the one hundred billion I gave earlier was merely a drop in the bucket!"
Wei Zhenru now roughly understood Chen Yang's intentions.
"Chen Yang, I have a question. Before we met, how much did you know about the Wei family?" Wei Zhenru's mind began to race after drinking a few cups of immortal wine.
As expected, a smile appeared on Chen Yang's face.
"Although the Wei family is a martial arts family, it is also a vast financial conglomerate with a deep presence overseas. Moreover, they have considerable dealings with some sects. If I remember correctly, the Wei family has even sponsored the Dao Sect."
The information Chen Yang obtained was not solely from the Heavenly Doctor Hall's investigation.
Entities like the Dao Sect were difficult to thoroughly investigate with just a few martial artists from the Heavenly Doctor Hall.
Chen Yang had also consulted the God of War of Dong Cang for information about the Wei family.
Wei Zhenru was surprised that Chen Yang knew so much detail.
He couldn't help but nod and take over the conversation, saying, "Indeed, although the Wei family is no longer purely a martial arts family, in this world, strength often speaks louder than words."
"Therefore, my family forced me to the peak of the Grandmaster realm. Otherwise, given my talent, reaching Grandmaster would have been extremely difficult!"
"The reason I ask this question is to clarify something for you. While the Wei family and the Zhou family do have a cooperative relationship, it is far from as close as you might think."
"The two sides only cooperate on certain matters of mutual interest. We do not rely on them, nor do they rely on us."
As Wei Zhenru spoke, a smile filled his eyes.
Chen Yang and Wei Zhenru exchanged glances like two cunning foxes.
They raised their cups together and said, "Cheers."
Hu Feng was a bit bewildered by what had transpired at the table. She awkwardly went to raise her cup, only to be stopped by her master.
"Don't get too close to these two foxes. You won't even know when they'll eat you!"
Zhou Zeyao, having lived two lives, understood the subtext of their conversation, even without having been involved in business.
Chen Yang sought cooperation with the Wei family.
And Wei Zhenru, not only revealed his family's affairs but also directly excluded the Zhou family.
Hearing Zhou Zeyao's words, Chen Yang was not angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "Old Zhou, you've almost gathered all the intelligence on the Zhou family, haven't you?"
"Are you considering withdrawing?"
"Hu Feng is about to undergo body tempering. With you by my side, I can relax a little."
Zhou Zeyao rolled his eyes directly, "You brat still remember this? I thought you had forgotten!"
"The Zhou family... I won't be able to withdraw from it in a short time. The Zhou family has already begun to interact with the Xuan Tian Cave Mansion, and they might even make a move against you. If I leave, who will transmit intelligence to you?"
"You need to speed up your actions. The Zhou family is such a massive enterprise. No matter how much you nibble away at it, it will take time. Although Haoneng Construction Group has been successfully acquired, I believe that even if Zhou Lihao doesn't spread the word, other members of the Zhou family will eventually find out about this matter."
"By then, it won't be so easy to continue making a move!"
Zhou Zeyao was displeased with Chen Yang's pace.
In response, Chen Yang could only say helplessly, "As you said, the Zhou family is too large to be swallowed by Yangyangyang Company in one bite."
"Don't think this is easy. Even a peak Grandmaster is not omnipotent. You need to consider the repercussions."
"I am waiting for news. Once I have it, the Zhou family... will be nothing more than a lamb waiting to be slaughtered."
Chen Yang had asked the Heavenly Doctor Hall to collect information on the Zhou family long ago. However, as time went on, Chen Yang realized that directly destroying a family involved in various industries would cause many chain reactions.
He needed a net, a net that could encompass the Zhou family in one fell swoop.
And the acquisition of Haoneng Construction Group, which shook the Zhou family, was also part of this plan.
Chen Yang also wanted to use this opportunity to see how much influence the Zhou family could exert.
Wei Zhenru, listening to their exchange, nearly choked on the immortal wine.
Chen Yang intended to destroy the entire Zhou family?
Haoneng Construction Group already belonged to Chen Yang?
Wei Zhenru had thought Chen Yang only wanted cooperation... Now he realized, Chen Yang might not be seeking mere cooperation!
While the Wei family's development did not rely on the Zhou family, that did not signify the Zhou family's weakness!
Because Wei Zhenru, as a former partner of the Zhou family, understood them better than others!