"How about this, I'll host a dinner for the brothers we've invited. If there's any impropriety during the meal, I'll apologize to you all."
"I have offended General Ye, and I wish to punish myself with three cups as a token of my apology. Regarding compensation, as long as you sign, everything can be discussed."
Chu Wudao produced a check and handed it to Lin Tian'ai.
After all, this matter was initiated by Lin Tian'ai, so it was only natural to hand it over to her.
Furthermore, one does not strike a smiling face. He had already lowered his stance so much; there was no reason for the other party to cause trouble anymore, right?
Who could have imagined that such a great figure would appear for a mere small company?
Besides, he had already shown enough respect to the other party, so the other party would at least return some respect, wouldn't they?
"Father, why adopt such a posture? This project has not yet been finalized, and the contract has not been signed. We can consider the transaction a failure. Since General Ye is unwilling, our side will withdraw from the project.
Moreover, this project is exceptionally large, and there are many who wish to get a piece of the pie. Don't come begging us for help later!"
Chu Feng's sudden assertiveness made Chu Wudao curse inwardly. Was this a situation that could be stabilized by simply giving up? Didn't he know who the other party was?
Who would have thought that Ye Longlin would suddenly reach out, sit below the tea table, and Xuan Niao directly took out the pistol holstered on his person and slapped it onto the tea table with a click.
Chu Feng recoiled in fear, his voice laced with terror, "What do you want? Even soldiers cannot kill people casually; you'll be court-martialed!"
A drop of sweat slowly trickled down Chu Wudao's forehead.
Xuan Niao handed over a silencer, and Ye Longlin picked up the pistol and screwed it on himself.
"I have a few words I wish to say to your son in private. Do you have any objections?"
Chu Wudao's face changed drastically. What... what was he trying to do... could it be...
A terrifying thought flashed through his mind. After much deliberation, he couldn't figure out where his son had so gravely offended this great Buddha before him.
Chu Feng's face turned pale with fear, and he stammered, "You... you are a soldier... I hope Your Excellency will... conduct yourself with dignity..."
The other party's actions were truly too frightening.
Furthermore, the implication of these words was that this was a society governed by law, and he hoped Ye Longlin would restrain himself.
But Ye Longlin's next words revealed his killing intent!
"It is precisely because I am a soldier that I have always been quick to kill those who disgrace the military and its heroes."
"My father guarded a region for decades, holding a four-star rank. Not to mention that he has already sacrificed his life for the country, but to insult him is enough for me to send you to the King of Hell."
After speaking, he paused and continued, "If you have any last words to convey, I will give you five minutes to state them clearly. After five minutes, you will be sent off on schedule."
Chu Wudao: "..."
"Gulp—"
There was still a great Buddha to deal with, and now it involved insulting a four-star general. They had truly... courted disaster!
Chu Feng looked at his father for help, his hands still trembling as he clutched Chu Wudao's clothes. "Fa... Father..."
Having navigated the business world for decades, he had never experienced such a dire situation.
"General Ye, could you grant this old man some face? Even if you want the Star Investment Capital, with just a word from you, I will use Star Investment Capital to buy my son's life. What do you say to that?"
Gritting his teeth, Chu Wudao finally uttered these words.
He only had this one son. Even if he were to have another child now, he would no longer have the capability. Even with IVF, he would be eighty by the time his son was twenty.
If he could save him, he would do his utmost to do so.
Ye Longlin paid no heed, glanced at his watch, and said, "Four minutes remaining."
Their faces turned pale once more, and Chu Feng's legs trembled.
"Ever since I joined the military, I've rarely seen my father. He guarded a region, while I campaigned overseas. We met only a few times. Moreover, he sacrificed his life more than a month ago. To say I lacked my father's guidance is, indeed, true."
"My father always said that a man of three feet should guard the frontier and protect the homes of thousands of families."
"If you say I lack proper upbringing, aren't you saying my father was wrong?"
Ye Longlin placed the assembled pistol on the table and looked at Chu Feng with a calm demeanor.
Time ticked by, and Chu Wudao slumped onto his chair, covered in a cold sweat.
No one could have imagined that such an event would occur during a normal business merger plan.
Now, not only did they not get the project, but they had also offended such a figure. They gained no profit and had sacrificed their son instead.
Chu Wudao had truly lost both the battle and the war this time.
At this thought, the sixty-year-old man lost his former spirit and was filled with a sense of vicissitude.
Qi Sheng sighed deeply. This figure before him was not simple at all. If he were truly angered, even just the military, a powerful institution, could raze Cloud Top Heavenly Palace. Afterward, any affected corporate enterprises, relevant departments, and so on, would have nothing to say.
For such a powerful institution, a single statement could quell all discontent!
"Our military high command suffered a threat to their lives within Cloud Top Heavenly Palace. If there is any dissatisfaction, a high-ranking official will personally explain and compensate."
Once this was said, who would dare to seek compensation from them?
No one would dare.
"Time's up."
Ye Longlin reminded them, stood up, and held the pistol, pointing it at Chu Feng's head.
"Bang!"
Before the other party could speak, Ye Longlin pulled the trigger.
The future successor of Star Investment Capital was executed on the spot!
Qi Sheng also witnessed Ye Longlin in such a manner for the first time and couldn't help but lament inwardly.
In peacetime, high military ranks are not bestowed.
In other words, Ye Longlin's military achievements were likely to be recorded in history!
"Such an unparalleled legend, not an incompetent individual. Why haven't I heard any relevant reports about him before?"
Suddenly, Qi Sheng's eyes widened, and he gasped for air.
"Mysterious troop? Yes! Mysterious troop, only this explanation fits. However, such a young high-ranking official will undoubtedly be one of the top figures in the future. In a few decades, such a person will be one of the strongmen of the military!"
Although Qi Sheng was already guessing wildly, he subconsciously forgot that Ye Longlin had once spoken of amassing a hundred thousand troops to enter the capital.
He didn't know that he was already a strongman in the military!
The military, it was not a gradually developing violent institution.
"Have the field armies return to their posts. Also, Chu Wudao, I hope that what happened today remains confidential. If it gets out and causes unnecessary disruption to my plans, I will kill your entire family."
"Do you understand what I mean?"