"Are you trying to meddle in my business?"
Li Feng glanced at Qin Wannian, catching sight of Cao Ran and Wei Tao from the corner of his eye: "I'm afraid you don't have the appetite for it."
With these words, the atmosphere at the dining table instantly grew tense.
With a taut face, Cao Ran's eyes flickered, and he looked at Li Feng with ridicule: "Heh, that's quite the bold statement."
"There's no business in Yan Country we don't dare to touch, unless we're talking about murder and arson, that's different."
This guy really looks down on people.
Does he know who they are? The families behind them are at the pinnacle in Yan Country; perhaps in Jin City, they're not the top, but locally, they're the overlords.
The reason they're interested in Li Feng is his ability to make money and his low-key nature, making him perfect to serve as their frontman.
After all, the people they have might be capable, but compared to Li Feng's actions over the past year, they simply don't measure up.
The Century Group, with its multi-billion operation, just this piece alone is enough to let them profit handsomely, saving a decade's worth of effort.
Wei Tao also put down his chopsticks and coldly looked at Li Feng: "Buddy, you seem to not understand our strength very well."
"We don't just represent ourselves, we have a whole team behind us, and since you've been in Sea City, you should know the strength of Sister Mingyue."
"Not to mention, my brother Wannian, with the Qin Family behind him, is a top-tier family in Yan Country, although you might not be too clear about the central region's situation from Sea City."
"When my brother Wannian speaks, it's like gold; no one dares to say otherwise."
"Refusing us, huh!"
Wei Tao laughed coldly, they were being quite generous to Li Feng, yet this guy still refuses to acknowledge it and dares to act up in front of them, simply clueless.
"Finished talking?"
Li Feng looked at the smug Wei Tao: "You don't even know New Century Group's business scope, yet you want to meddle?"
Li Feng chuckled lightly: "Let me spell it out, New Century Group's focus isn't in Yan Country, but in international development."
"International development?"
Their faces turned to Li Feng in shock.
"That's correct; New Century Group plans to build a maritime shipping fleet, focusing on overseas mining development. Are you sure you want to get involved?"
"You're venturing into overseas mining?"
Xiao Mingyue also looked shocked; she initially thought Li Feng would be active in Yan Country. Despite Li Feng dismantling Century Group, she believed Li Feng certainly retained some essential parts.
He still had backup plans.
And this newly established New Century Group is clearly a company integrated with these vital components; Li Feng will definitely make some major moves going forward.
Otherwise, why would someone like him, who operates behind the scenes managing money, reveal himself — surely for greater benefits and advantages.
But she never expected Li Feng would want to enter overseas mining.
Qin Wannian and the others also took a deep breath, venturing into foreign markets was truly unexpected.
Doing business in Yan Country, they had connections and backgrounds; as long as there is a way, it's essentially easy money, even if issues arise, they could resolve them.
But overseas...
Their current resources wouldn't be applicable.
Especially in mining.
Even if they haven't touched this industry, they know foreign business faces many more troubles than in Yan Country; even Federation-backed companies have paid significant dues.
Especially mining, it's a bigger pit, with high investments and risks, competing with Federation titans, mishaps are common.
Not to mention, Yan Country's lack of iron ore pricing power has been a consistent issue.
As the world's largest importer and user of iron ore, Yan Country surprisingly doesn't own its pricing rights, costing billions of Federation Coins annually just on iron ore.
As for coal, oil, they're also at a disadvantage.
"Have you really invested in mining?"
Qin Wannian raised his eyes to Li Feng.
Li Feng smiled lightly: "Why would I lie to you? Besides, you only need to inquire slightly to know."
"If you really want to get involved, I won't refuse, as long as you dare to play."
Li Feng's gaze swept over those at the table.
Zhu Jun and the others dared to participate because they knew Li Feng's strength, and Li Feng gave them certain assurances.
Besides, Zhu Jun's already involved in a few mines over in Lijia State; however, Zhu Jun's actions are minor, and even so, those mines have been in operation for a year without taking off.
With Lijia State's instability, plus the involvement of various developed nations, mining development is unusually complex and risky, one wrong move, and it's ruin.
Businessmen from Yan Country, when venturing out, mostly engage in light industries; except for top-tier companies daring in mining, regular companies wouldn't even touch it.
Simply put, without strong martial support, attempting to open mines abroad is akin to throwing meat buns at dogs.
Li Feng finished, disregarding the chaos in the hearts of the three, picked up his chopsticks, and joyfully indulged; the chefs they hired prepared exquisite dishes.
After enjoying his meal and drink.
Qin Wannian watched Li Feng put down his chopsticks and spoke: "The scenery at this mountain villa is quite nice, since you're here, why rush to leave? Wei Tao, take Li Feng around, make arrangements."
Li Feng was indifferent, considering you wouldn't meet Lin Changsheng in Wanjin Hotel, and to meet Lin Changsheng, he'd have to approach it through Xiao Mingyue.
"Then I shall accept your offer."
Wei Tao exchanged glances with Qin Wannian, understanding each other's intent, stood up: "Li Feng, let's go, I'll show you around; the scenery at our Summer Villa is quite lovely."
As they left, Qin Wannian turned to Cao Ran: "Cao Ran, have someone investigate New Century Group's recent activities; I need to know if what Li Feng said is true or false."
Cao Ran nodded, got up, and went outside to make some calls.
Qin Wannian's gaze landed on Xiao Mingyue: "Mingyue, you've dealt with Li Feng before, is he always this arrogant?"
Xiao Mingyue nodded: "This Li Feng is quite enigmatic."
"You say he's arrogant, yet he could be a live-in son-in-law, blending into the crowd. But if you claim he's low-key, his actions always unexpectedly shock people."
"Do you think what he said about developing overseas mining is true?"