"What a thing to happen, if I had known it was something like this, I'd never have come."
As soon as Duan Rui finished speaking, many people in the conference room slightly changed their expressions, even biting their teeth in regret.
If they had known, they would have found a way to avoid it and not be sitting here. Duan Rui's words essentially cornered everyone present.
Agree.
But the target isn't just anyone; it's Li Feng, nicknamed Hidden Dragon. Out of the ten people here, eight or nine have dealt with Li Feng.
Naturally, they know how difficult he is, and some even have fear deeply ingrained, given the many past lessons.
And at the end of last year, the once-mighty Sihai Group of the Qi Family in Huacheng collapsed, leaving many here gnawing on the bones, their mouths dripping with oil.
The once brash father and son of the Qi Family are now missing.
Ha, even a fool knows what "missing" means.
But refusing isn't easy either; Duan Rui isn't someone they can casually reject, considering he's not only the boss of the Heavenly Dragon Group but also backed by the Longevity Sect.
The Heavenly Master from the Longevity Sect isn't easy to deal with either, with wide-reaching connections and influences, many family forces having ties with them. Even among those present, many have had dealings with the Longevity Sect.
The Heavenly Master isn't anything like those so-called Qi masters; his cards are equally solid.
It's tough to offend either side, and naturally, everyone present feels stuck.
At this moment, someone looked at Duan Rui: "Mr. Duan, let's speak frankly, since you're pulling us along to deal with Li Feng, there has to be a reason. We can't just get dragged into this haphazardly."
"After all, Li Feng has a special position in Huacheng and isn't someone you can easily handle."
Upon speaking, others chimed in.
"Indeed, Mr. Duan, you might not fully understand Feng Shao as a person; it's not about disrespecting you but offending Feng Shao is too risky for us."
"If there are any misunderstandings between us, we're willing to mediate."
An older boss smoothly offered.
"Indeed, harmony brings wealth. What grudges can't be discussed? As I know, your Heavenly Dragon Group is mainly in the middle region, while Feng Shao operates mostly in Huacheng and Sea City, neither interfering with the other."
"Why seek a life-and-death struggle?"
Others also spoke, nodding; choosing sides is impossible, and it's best to reconcile if possible.
Listening to everyone in the conference room speaking one after another, Duan Rui began feeling impatient and slapped the table.
Suddenly, the room fell silent.
Duan Rui's gaze swept over the room, coldly smiling: "At such a time, are you still holding onto luck?"
"Don't you want to know the reason? Fine, I'll tell you the reason."
"Li Feng kidnapped the only son of the Heavenly Master, Lin Wanzhou, leaving a message for the Master to come to Huacheng to ransom him. The principle that a man can be killed but not humiliated should be understood by everyone present."
"This isn't me stirring trouble, but Li Feng declaring war first."
"The Heavenly Master is very angry, and I've spent so much time here just asking for a word from you. Will you stand with the Longevity Sect on my side, or with Li Feng on the other?"
As Duan Rui spoke, everyone present was shocked.
"Feng Shao captured the son of the Heavenly Master?"
"Isn't this trouble?" some gloomily remarked.
With Duan Rui laying it out, they had nowhere to retreat. Li Feng had captured Lin Wanzhou; although the reason is unknown, he evidently touched the reversed scale of the Heavenly Master.
After all, that's the Master's only son.
No wonder this Mr. Duan is aggressive, directly saying he'll take down Li Feng.
If it were them, anyone who took their child would drive them crazy too.
But...
They really didn't want to get involved.
Duan Rui casually glanced at the crowd, surprised at Li Feng's presence in Huacheng that intimidated such prominent figures.
"Mr. Duan, since it's laid out, I won't hold back either. Li Feng is not easy. Those who opposed him before are all bankrupt and broken now."
"You want us to choose sides; this is trouble for us."
People around nodded.
"If you want us to choose sides, it's possible, but Mr. Duan, it depends on what chips you offer for us to take this risk."
"Don't say that after taking down Li Feng, you'll share his benefits with us."
"Li Feng isn't like us; he has no industrial ties or family burdens. All his money is in the four major banks, not something easily accessed."
"And many present owe him money. If things go south, everyone here might face ruin."
"What guarantee can you offer us?"
Duan Rui didn't get angry, coldly looking at the speaker: "My word is the guarantee, and the Longevity Sect is the guarantee."
"I don't know Li Feng's capabilities, but I know the power of the Longevity Sect very well. Ten years ago, I was a failed entrepreneur, and now I'm the chairman of the Heavenly Dragon Group."
"Moreover, you all are business leaders and should know risks and benefits coexist. To gain benefits, you must pay a significant price."
"I've laid out the terms; I won't say more. You decide."
"If you don't want to cooperate with the Longevity Sect and still have fantasies about Li Feng, you can leave, report back, or try to flatter him."
"No problem, because crushing Li Feng is like crushing an ant for the Longevity Sect."
"I'm just worried that everyone here doesn't get fooled by Li Feng and end up as sacrifices at the forefront."
"Because this time, he touched the Master's reversed scale, so someone has to pay the price."
Duan Rui said coldly.
"Our Wei Family doesn't want to be involved, so I'll just say sorry."
Screech.
The sound of a chair scraping the floor, followed by Wei Lan standing, directly rejecting Duan Rui's invitation.
Duan Rui's eyes narrowed.
"President Wei, you represent the Wei Family of Huacheng."
Wei Lan lifted his eyes to Duan Rui: "I can't represent the Wei Family; I can only represent Qingcheng Group. Oh, forgot to mention, Qingcheng Group belongs to Li Feng."
"And I'm just a manager."
"What? Didn't the Wei Family take over Qingcheng Group? Could it be..."
"Qingcheng Group is the property of Li Feng's ex-wife's family, the Zhang Family that had to flee Yan Country and move abroad. I thought Qingcheng was acquired by the Wei Family, but he always held on to it."
It's known that Feng Shao never meddles in industry; all his gains are converted into cash flow, which is why Li Feng is so difficult.
Because they can't grasp Li Feng's weakness, whereas Li Feng controls their vital points.
If Wei Lan is Li Feng's person, if he walks out of this office, Li Feng will know everything that happened here in the next second.
At that time...
People present almost dared not imagine the consequences.