"Knock knock."
While the three were chatting, someone knocked on the lounge door.
"Come in."
A slender secretary entered and said, "Mr. Yu, Mr. Guo, the board's discussion result is out. They want to cooperate with Run Teng Group."
"Okay, you can go back to work." Yu Fei waved his hand, his eyebrows slightly furrowing.
The secretary nodded, glanced curiously at Lin Mo, then turned and left the lounge.
"These bastards, they're all fence-sitters," Guo Hu angrily said.
"What's going on?"
Lin Mo asked.
Yu Fei sighed, "Our Die Mo Group has been rising too fast these past three years, attracting the attention of big groups who want to join in, buying 51% of our shares at only three times the price. This is plain robbery!"
Having been with Xia Mengdie, Lin Mo occasionally heard her talk about business matters. Given the potential and strength of Die Mo Pharmaceutical, even at twenty times the stock price, it might not be easy to buy it. The other party trying to buy 51% at three times the price is nothing short of robbery.
"If Run Teng Group buys our company's shares, they'll control the majority of the company's power. Then our core technology won't be a secret. Once they get the core technology, they'll likely kick us out. These bastards have really calculated well."
Guo Hu clenched his fist and smashed it hard on the coffee table, the orange tea splashing onto the table surface.
"What's the background of this Run Teng Group?"
Lin Mo calmly asked.
Given Lin Mo's current worldly strength, families from several provinces would give him face, including the strength of the Bai Family in Dian Province. Counting those in Huaxia who would want to oppose Die Mo Pharmaceutical, you'd struggle to find more than ten.
"Run Teng Group is an industry under the Luo Family of Ancient Capital. A guy named Luo Shaoshou talked with me a few days ago. He was arrogant, almost making me want to hit him," Yu Fei sneered.
"Luo Shaoshou?"
Lin Mo's sword eyebrows raised; isn't this the guy who pressured Zhang Huan?
"The Luo Family has developed for centuries, with deep roots, and even has significant influence across the entire Asia-Pacific region! Despite Die Mo Pharmaceutical's rapid growth, it lacks longtime foundations, and many relationships are still immature. This Luo Family recently launched an attack on us, causing numerous issues in shipping, production, and sales."
Yu Fei angrily stated.
Clearly, something that stresses Yu Fei and Guo Hu like this shows how difficult the Luo Family is to deal with.
"I was just about to settle scores with the Luo Family, but with the holiday around the corner, I'll wait until after the Spring Festival. Then, have him come meet me personally." Lin Mo said calmly.
Guo Hu and Yu Fei exchanged a glance and nodded.
Given the opponent is a descendant of the first family in Ancient Capital, only Lin Mo stepping in might resolve this issue.
Lin Mo knew in his heart that Guo Hu and Yu Fei didn't want to trouble him, so they never told him about this matter. If he hadn't come to Extraordinary Company today, maybe they still wouldn't have told him.
Rejecting Yu Fei and Guo Hu's invitation to dine together, Lin Mo remembered his promise to Sima Zining yesterday to have dinner together, and he'd heard Mr. Sima had returned, so he had to oblige.
The speed of sword flight meant he could return to Imperial City in less than half an hour, perfectly timing with dinner.
At this moment.
Thirty kilometers outside of Imperial City, two shadows swiftly dashed through the clouds, leaving a white trail behind.
"We're almost in Imperial City's territory. Let's spread our Divine Thought and sweep the entire city. I want to see where Lin Mo can hide," Hongmen Ancestor coldly snorted, speeding like a meteor piercing through the clouds.
At such high speeds, normal speaking couldn't be heard, so Hongmen Ancestor used Divine Thought transmission with Yuri.
Yuri nodded, his eyes emitting a fierce look. Lin Mo had taken all the treasures within the Ancient Battlefield Ruins, including tens of thousands of Energy Crystal Stones. If Yuri could seize them, he'd never have to worry about energy crystals again during cultivation.
They immediately expanded their Divine Thought, sweeping a ten-kilometer radius around them.
...
Imperial City.
Purple Bamboo Forest themed restaurant club.
The restaurant was predominantly classical style, with bamboo planted around and colorful flowers arranged in every corner. Somehow, these flowers, which shouldn't bloom in winter, were all in full bloom.
In this small courtyard was a carved pearwood table with intricately patterned wooden chairs.
The Sima Family's family banquet was held here.
Mr. Sima, Sima Weimin and his wife, Sima Weiguo, Zhang Lan, Sima Zining, Sima Qing, Sima Mang, and Huang Mo were present, but the third member of the Sima Family couldn't make it back from France temporarily.
Besides the Sima Family members, there were two young men and a young woman, all sharp like swords. Despite trying to restrain it, the sharp aura emanating from them could still be felt.
"Mr. Qi, are these two also Martial Artists from the Vermilion Bird Martial Arts Hall?" Sima Weimin asked with a smile.
Qi Min nodded and replied, "These two are my friends, also elite members of the Vermilion Bird Martial Arts Hall, Senior Yun Wu, and Junior Li Du."
Wu Yun and Du Li nodded slightly, and even facing people like Sima Aotian, they remained confident and composed, exuding powerful self-assurance.
Sima Aotian looked at the three youths and nodded slightly.
"You three are elite martial artists from the Vermilion Bird Martial Arts Hall. Soon, you'll become national treasures with limitless futures," Sima Aotian praised.
"Mr. Sima, you're too kind. We are just learning under our instructors for now," Qi Min humbly replied, but the confidence on his face was undeniable.
"The Vermilion Bird Martial Arts Hall's plan will begin after the Spring Festival and might shock the nation," Sima Aotian murmured.
Sima Aotian, knowing some things about the Vermilion Bird Martial Arts Hall through ancient connections, understood its significance.
"This matter is led by the Master himself, but I don't know much about the specifics. Moreover, the Master's presence is elusive. We've been in the martial arts hall for ten years and haven't seen his true appearance," Qi Min said regretfully.
Sima Weimin, Sima Weiguo, and Zhang Lan all paused.
The Vermilion Bird Martial Arts Hall was very mysterious, but even Qi Min and others hadn't seen the Master's true form, which showed just how enigmatic this Master was.
Wu Yun and Du Li showed a hint of admiration and reverence upon hearing the mention of the Master.
The Master's strength is godlike among apprentices at the Vermilion Bird Martial Arts Hall, being the only Divine Force in Huaxia.
"Alright, let's not discuss secrets and enjoy the meal," Sima Aotian laughed, turning his head to ask Sima Zining, "Zining, did you call Xiao Mo?"