Gou Feng interrupted Gou Tuizhi without hesitation, then said indifferently.
"I know what you're worried about."
"The Cao family is one of the four major influential families. Even if we join forces with the Wang family, we might not be able to shake them."
"However, the Cao family and the Han family only have dealings in the pharmaceutical sector. Based on my previous experience cooperating with the Cao family, they would never divert funds from other projects to support this one."
"Besides, as you said, the Han family is subservient to the Cao family. To the Cao family, the Han family is merely a dependent. Why would the Cao family go all out for a dependent?"
"Moreover, the Cao family has backing, and so do we."
"The Wang family, one of the four major influential families, slightly surpasses the Cao family in all aspects. Furthermore, the head of the Wang family, Wang Shan, has always thought highly of our Gou family. As long as I ask him, he will definitely assist us in restricting the Cao family. With that, what further worries would we have?"
Hearing that Gou Feng had such a detailed plan for the Cao family, Gou Tuizhi completely dispelled his doubts and his admiration for his father grew even more.
"Dad, you've considered everything so thoroughly. With the Wang family's assistance, coupled with the Wang family, we will surely bring the Han family to utter ruin this time."
"Yes, yes! Once the Han family is brought down, the Tianyi Pavilion will naturally collapse as well. Then my Qingtian Hospital can regain its former prosperity. Haha..."
Gou Xingzhi was also overjoyed. Ever since Han Lang opened the Tianyi Pavilion opposite Qingtian Hospital, he hadn't felt this relaxed and happy for a long time.
At this moment, he could even imagine Han Lang groveling before him after the Han family collapsed.
Gou Feng was also in a good mood, but seeing Gou Xingzhi's delighted expression, a sense of helplessness arose in his heart: "You, you. You don't do your part in assisting me in managing the Gou family, but you insist on being devoted to such a small hospital. What can I say about you!"
Gou Xingzhi chuckled sheepishly: "Brother, you know it's my only hobby. Look, Tuizhi has grown up now, can't you just have him do things for you?"
Gou Feng looked at Gou Tuizhi affectionately: "That's right! I'm also getting old, it's time to properly hone this young man."
"Not at all, Dad! You're not old at all. With you around, I'll still rely on you for a couple more years."
"Useless!"
...
The next day.
Gou Feng went to see Wang Zizai, the head of the Wang family, as planned. With his eloquent persuasion, he successfully brainwashed Wang Zizai, a business magnate. He even negotiated the investment ratio for this cosmetic product's marketing to 8:2.
The unsuspecting Wang Zizai was still smugly thinking he had gotten a great deal after Gou Feng left, completely unaware that he was being used as a pawn.
Afterward, Gou Feng went to the Wang family alone.
He happened to see Wang Shan, the head of the Wang family, leisurely watering flowers, so he eagerly stepped forward to greet him.
"Brother Wang! Watering flowers?"
Wang Shan turned around and saw Gou Feng, and said politely, "Ah Feng is here! Go sit over there and have some tea. I'll come over after I finish watering these two plants."
From the tone of their conversation, their relationship seemed to be quite good.
"It's alright! You water yours, and I'll learn how to take care of these flowers and plants from you."
Wang Shan pretended to be angry upon hearing this.
"Look at you, what's there to learn from watering flowers. Your flattery is getting more and more nonsensical. Haha..."
Gou Feng also accompanied him with a laugh and replied.
"Haha, what can I do? Who told you, Brother Wang, that you're full of shining points? My praise is better to say it wrong than to miss it. Who told you I'm so clumsy with my words!"
Gou Feng's torrent of compliments blew Wang Shan's mood to an exceptionally pleasant state.
After a period of casual chat, Wang Shan had almost finished watering his flowers. He happily led Gou Feng to the coffee table, washed the tea set, and said.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
Gou Feng chuckled.
"Nothing much! I just came to see you. I missed you after a few days. Hehe..."
Wang Shan looked unconvinced.
"Come on! I know you too well. You're so good at putting on a show. Just say what you need, I can't handle too much flattery at once!"
Since Wang Shan had put it that way, Gou Feng knew there was no need to hide it any longer, so he spoke.
"Then I won't be polite."
"It's like this, Brother Wang. Recently, a new family has risen in Le City. Like my family, they are also primarily in the pharmaceutical business. Moreover, they seem to have independently developed a new drug. Recently, they have been aggressively compressing my Gou family's market share. I have no choice but to come to you for help."
Wang Shan was somewhat confused.
"That's not right! Your Gou family is one of the eight major families in Le City. What kind of family has risen so quickly to challenge you?"
Having piqued Wang Shan's interest, Gou Feng had achieved his first objective. Seizing this opportunity, he quickly pretended to be helpless and explained.
"No, Brother Wang, you don't know! This family's surname is Han, and they were originally just an ordinary second-rate family. Although my Gou family's abilities are limited, we are confident in competing with such a family. But the key issue is that for some reason, they have recently connected with the Cao family. I really have no other choice, so I came to you for advice."
"The Cao family?" Wang Shan was somewhat surprised. "You mean, the Cao family is intentionally supporting this Han family?"
Gou Feng quickly denied: "Not exactly. It's just that this family has reached a cooperation with the Cao family on new drugs, so in terms of market promotion, they are all using the Cao family's Monde Group as a guise."
"Oh!" Hearing this, Wang Shan finally understood the whole story, but he still asked with confusion, "So, you mean..."
Gou Feng quickly continued: "What I mean is, can you, Brother Wang, come forward to help me restrain the Cao family? As long as it's fair competition, I'm not afraid of the Han family, but if they keep using the Cao family's name, I can only watch them take over this market. After all, I don't dare to offend the Cao family."
Understanding Gou Feng's request, Wang Shan immediately made a decision: "No problem, this is simple! I'll find time to have a drink with Cao Jian and talk to him. However, you also have to promise me to be mindful of the boundaries. Since this Han family is the Cao family's partner, you should still give them some leeway!"
Gou Feng nodded repeatedly: "Of course, the market is so big, we can all make money together! Then I'll trouble you with this, Brother Wang!"
Seeing Gou Feng being so formal, Wang Shan pretended to be displeased.
"What are you saying, we're all family. Why be so polite? In the future, I might need your help with something!"
As Wang Shan said this, a hint of slyness flashed in the corner of his eye, but Gou Feng did not notice. He still replied respectfully.
"As long as Brother Wang needs it, my Gou family will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
"You said it yourself, hahaha."
"I said it, hahaha..."