"You're not just here for a casual look around, are you!"
Zhou Mao walked towards Jiang Yi, a grin on his face. "Sun Shicai founded the Dasheng Group and set up shop directly opposite Tiansheng Group. It's obvious he's targeting Tiansheng. You're here, so you must have a purpose."
"Why are you here too?" Jiang Yi shifted the topic.
"Sun Shicai invited my father to the opening ceremony. My father didn't want to deal with him, but to save face for Sun Shicai, he sent me in his stead," Zhou Mao replied.
"This Sun Shicai is no ordinary man! Even your father and Bai Zhen give him face, especially Bai Zhen, who actually came in person!" Jiang Yi remarked.
"Sun Shicai isn't actually that impressive. My father and Bai Zhen are both doing it out of respect for the third young master of the Xiao family, Xiao Wenbin. The Xiao family has immense influence, and this connection with Xiao family might be of great use in the future!" Zhou Mao said.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi finally understood.
So, Bai Zhen and Zhou Wentian were hoping to get acquainted with Xiao Wenbin.
Upon reflection, it wasn't strange at all!
The Xiao family's influence was vast, especially Xiao Wenbin. Sun Shicai was Xiao Wenbin's most trusted subordinate. By maintaining a good relationship with Sun Shicai, there was a high chance of connecting with Xiao Wenbin.
Today was the auspicious day of Dasheng Group's opening, which was naturally a good opportunity for Bai Zhen and the others. As long as Sun Shicai extended an invitation, they would naturally attend.
Jiang Yi's brows furrowed slightly.
Bai Zhen, as the chairman of the Jiang Province Chamber of Commerce, and Zhou Wentian, as the governor of Jiang Province, both held considerable power. If they were to side with Sun Shicai, it wouldn't be a good thing for him.
Dealing with Sun Shicai in the future would likely be fraught with trouble.
"Are you alright?" Zhou Mao asked Jiang Yi.
Hearing Zhou Mao's voice, Jiang Yi snapped back to reality.
"I'm fine!"
Jiang Yi smiled.
In truth, this matter was trivial. Perhaps it would make the game more exciting.
If Sun Shicai wanted to play, he would accompany him to the end.
Jiang Yi didn't want to linger any longer. He bid farewell to Zhou Mao and prepared to leave.
"Oh, isn't this Mr. Jiang? I didn't expect you to be here too. It's quite lively today!" A voice suddenly sounded behind him.
Jiang Yi turned around and saw Sun Shicai.
At some point, Sun Shicai had descended from the stage.
"What? Can I not come?" Jiang Yi asked indifferently.
"Mr. Jiang, you misunderstand!"
Sun Shicai looked at Jiang Yi and said with a forced smile, "Today is the opening ceremony of my Dasheng Group. Anyone from the business community is welcome to attend."
Jiang Yi didn't want to engage with Sun Shicai and prepared to leave.
Sun Shicai, with his face full of smiles, was likely grinding his teeth in hatred, wishing he could kill Jiang Yi on the spot.
Earlier, Sun Shicai had lured Jiang Yi to the north of the city, wanting to take one of his hands. Instead, he had fallen into Jiang Yi's trap and fled in disarray.
Sun Shicai, who had always carried himself with great authority, had never been so humiliated.
"Mr. Jiang, since you're here, why the hurry to leave? You might just be our honored guest at Dasheng Group today!" Sun Shicai said.
The crowd on the plaza, hearing about another honored guest of Dasheng Group, all turned their attention to Jiang Yi, eager to see what kind of big shot he was!
Jiang Yi rarely made public appearances and was quite low-key, so not many people recognized him.
"Everyone, allow me to introduce Mr. Jiang Yi, the good-for-nothing son-in-law of the Ye family. He was later kicked out by the Ye family and ran to Lidu City. It's no wonder you don't recognize him!" Sun Shicai announced.
Upon hearing this, many people burst into laughter.
Sun Shicai wasn't introducing Jiang Yi to the crowd; he was seizing this opportunity to humiliate him.
Many influential figures from Lidu City's business community had attended the opening ceremony of Dasheng Group, along with numerous reporters. Almost all of Lidu City's media outlets had sent representatives. For Sun Shicai, this was a perfect chance to shame Jiang Yi.
"If I'm a good-for-nothing, then what are you?"
Jiang Yi's gaze fell on Sun Shicai, and he sneered, "You're just a dog raised by the Xiao family. Without the Xiao family as your backing, do you think you could still be so arrogant? Being someone's dog is nothing to boast about."
Sun Shicai's face turned green with anger upon hearing this.
Sun Shicai had been running errands for the Xiao family for many years, and this was the first time anyone had dared to call him a dog of the Xiao family.
"Calling you a dog is flattering you!"
Jiang Yi smiled slightly. "A dog knows to be loyal to its master, but you, you only know how to use the Xiao family's name to enrich yourself."
"You're talking nonsense! I am absolutely loyal to the Xiao family!" Sun Shicai exclaimed angrily.
"Alright! I was mistaken. You are indeed very loyal, a very loyal dog," Jiang Yi said with a slight smile.
Sun Shicai realized he had fallen into Jiang Yi's trap upon hearing this.
Sun Shicai's mouth twitched with rage.
The crowd on the plaza couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Jiang Yi, I'm not done with you!"
Sun Shicai glared fiercely at Jiang Yi and said, "Today is the opening ceremony of Dasheng Group. I don't want to argue with a riffraff like you. Listen carefully, I will never let you go. Before long, I will make you kneel before me in front of everyone and kowtow to apologize." Su Dan Novel Network.
Sun Shicai directly declared war on Jiang Yi.
"Fine, I'll see it through to the end!"
Jiang Yi raised his eyebrows and smiled slightly. "We'll see then who ends up kneeling and kowtowing to whom. You're just a dog of the Xiao family, do you think I'd be afraid of you?"
Sun Shicai's eyes were filled with murderous intent as he stared at Jiang Yi, wishing he could kill him on the spot.
"You have quite an arrogant tone. I'd like to see what you're capable of!" Sun Shicai said coldly.
Sun Shicai was no stranger to the world.
In situations like this, it was crucial to remain rational and control one's emotions, as it was easy to make mistakes.
Those who achieve great things are never controlled by emotions; they control their emotions.
This was Sun Shicai's motto.
"Farewell!"
Jiang Yi smiled slightly and walked towards the exit of the plaza.
Sun Shicai stared intently at Jiang Yi's retreating figure, a look of disdain on his face.
Upon arriving in Jiang Province, Sun Shicai's first task was to investigate Jiang Yi. He believed Jiang Yi's arrogance stemmed from his good relationship with Bai Zhen and Zhou Wentian.
Now that Bai Zhen and Zhou Wentian were on Sun Shicai's side, he no longer took Jiang Yi seriously.
At this moment, the people on the plaza began to whisper as they watched Jiang Yi's retreating back.
"That kid Jiang Yi is too arrogant, daring to go against Sun Shicai. Isn't that courting death?"
"Exactly. For Sun Shicai, killing Jiang Yi is easier than crushing an ant."
"Having offended Sun Shicai, Jiang Yi is doomed this time. Tiansheng Group will also be finished within a month."
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