Chapter 1 Nie Yan's Decision

Nie Yan chatted with his parents for a while. His father and mother asked about his studies and life at school, and they were relieved to know that everything was going well. His mother had to sort out financial matters and went to the office downstairs, leaving only Nie Yan and his father in the spacious office.

Nie's father looked at Nie Yan, as if wanting to say something but hesitating.

Seeing his father's expression, Nie Yan immediately guessed what his father wanted to say.

"The company's performance in the second quarter has climbed by 50%, and significant progress has been made in business expansion. We have also started cooperation with several well-known companies in the industry, such as Dongyan and Yin Su. However, what puzzles me is that, given the energy and scale of those companies, they shouldn't have taken us seriously. But recently, they have all taken the initiative to show goodwill, and the cooperation is progressing very smoothly," Nie's father said, breaking the silence.

Nie Yan quickly thought of the members of the Tianwang Organization (God's Domain Organization). Sure enough, Mo Yuntian's words carried a lot of weight. With more and more partners for the Tianxia Group, it wouldn't be easily defeated like it was in his previous life when facing a crisis. This was a gratifying phenomenon.

"Have people from the Tianwang Organization been in contact with you recently?" Nie's father asked, looking at Nie Yan. In his opinion, even being absorbed into the Tianwang Organization as a peripheral member would be a remarkable achievement.

Nie Yan's heart skipped a beat. His father had already guessed it. He nodded and said, "Some time ago, one of them named Lei Su took the initiative to invite me to join the Tianwang Organization..."

"Lei Su? It's him!" Nie's father couldn't help but be moved, a hint of excitement on his face. He asked, "Did you agree?"

Nie Yan nodded and said, "I have already joined the Tianwang Organization."

"A core member?" Nie's father stood up abruptly, his voice trembling slightly.

Since Nie Yan could remember, his father had always been a very serious and steady person. He had rarely seen him so out of control.

"Do you think your son can only be a peripheral member?" Nie Yan joked with a smile.

"You brat, how dare you talk to your old man in this tone? You're only telling me about such big news now? Your wings have gotten hard, haven't they?" Nie's father patted Nie Yan's head, but a smile couldn't help but appear on the corner of his mouth. With the financial resources of the Tianxia Group, it was far from enough to support Nie Yan in entering the Tianwang Organization. Nie Yan had entered based on his own strength. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel proud of Nie Yan. Being recognized by the Tianwang Organization was a huge honor for ordinary people.

Nie Yan chuckled. From childhood to adulthood, it was the first time he had spoken to his father in such a tone. In the past, he had always had a sense of awe for his father, but after being reborn, he gradually discovered that although his father was strict and serious on the surface, he was actually kind and approachable.

Nie Yan hadn't told his father that General Mo Yuntian of the Tianwang Organization had once instructed everyone to strongly support the Tianxia Group. He didn't want to show off such things. In the future, the influence of the Tianwang Organization on the Tianxia Group would gradually become apparent, and the Tianxia Group would become stronger and stronger. Sooner or later, it would surpass Cao Xu's Century Conglomerate!

"There's a banquet tonight. Come with me," Nie's father said.

"What banquet?"

"It's organized by high-level officials in the Huahai political circles, and the invitees are all celebrities from the political and business circles of Huahai. The Tianxia Group was not qualified to participate in the past, but now, they have begun to take the initiative to invite us." Nie's father said with some pride. He could feel that the Tianxia Group was becoming more and more valued.

"I'm not going," Nie Yan said. He had no interest in such occasions.

"It's up to you whether you go or not. I heard that Yao Yao will also be there. It's time for me to meet my future daughter-in-law," Nie's father said with a smile.

Nie Yan rolled his eyes. When did his father start to become so cunning? Since Xie Yao would be there, he had to go.

Nie Yan helped his father and mother manage the affairs of the Tianxia Group, busying himself for an afternoon. As evening approached, the father and son took a car together and sped towards the city center. Nie's father wore a smart suit, looking particularly energetic, while Nie Yan was still dressed in very casual sportswear. Young people wouldn't attract attention even if they dressed casually, anyway, he wasn't going there to talk business. It was just that his attire was very out of place with Nie's father.

The car drove for about twenty minutes and stopped in front of a very luxurious hotel. The building, with more than a hundred floors, went straight into the sky, making people look up in awe. Each floor rotated freely, and the lights were bright, making it look magnificent.

It was the Moluo River Hotel of the Longyue Conglomerate!

Nie Yan had been here once before. That time, because of Xie Yi's appearance, it had been a little unpleasant.

Holding such a high-end banquet in a hotel under the Longyue Conglomerate indirectly proved the strength behind the Longyue Conglomerate.

Nie Yan didn't really like this place, but since he had come here, he decided to go up. Retreating at the last minute wasn't his style.

"Let's go up," Nie's father said, looking at Nie Yan.

The two of them took the elevator to the banquet hall on the top floor. The 167-story building was truly spectacular and magnificent. The top of the banquet hall was entirely made of tempered glass, and the glittering stars were right above their heads, giving people a feeling that the sky was within reach. Looking into the distance, the lights were bright, looming, and quietly scattered on the vast land.

The banquet hall was brightly lit, with guests coming and going, making it very lively. Most of the people inside were dressed very formally, mostly in evening gowns. Nie Yan's sportswear was somewhat out of place.

Nie's father saw several acquaintances, told Nie Yan, and went to talk to them about business matters.

Nie Yan was bored and wandered around alone, sitting down by a window and leisurely drinking a beverage.

Looking around, the people from the Longyue Conglomerate and Zhengrong Conglomerate had not yet appeared. Some of the heavyweight figures at this banquet had also not yet arrived.

After more than ten minutes, some people gradually entered the entrance of the banquet hall. Nie Yan saw many people stand up and greet the newcomers with respectful expressions. Although he didn't know where those people came from, it was certain that those who had just entered were of high status.

Nie Yan saw his father holding a glass and chatting with some people in suits, probably about some business matters.

After a while, Nie Yan saw Xie Yao's figure. Xie Yao was wearing a pure white knee-length dress that softly enveloped her exquisite figure like moonlight. She looked cute and charming, making it hard to take one's eyes off her. Compared to those young women wearing low-cut evening gowns and flaunting their sexiness, she seemed a little reserved, gentle and elegant. Without a doubt, she became the focus of the audience as soon as she appeared. Xie Yao was so eye-catching wherever she went.

Xie Yao was accompanied by some people from the Zhengrong Conglomerate, one of whom was Xie Yi, whom Nie Yan had met once before. The others were also Xie Yao's uncles.

Seeing Xie Yi, Nie Yan showed a look of disgust. After thinking about it, he decided not to go over and say hello to Xie Yao for the time being, and wait until Xie Yao was alone.

The banquet hall was gradually becoming more crowded. Xie Jun, the heads of the Zhengrong Conglomerate and the Longyue Conglomerate, as well as some senior government officials, had all appeared.

Nie Yan looked towards where his father was. His father was chatting with several high-ranking officials from Huahai. Those officials looked indifferent, while his father seemed cautious. Nie Yan had heard his father mention before that these officials were in charge of export matters, and the Tianxia Group was closely related to import and export. In other words, those few people controlled the lifeline of the Tianxia Group. If they coughed, the Tianxia Group would catch a cold.

Nie Yan stood up and walked towards that side, pretending to stroll through the crowd. He vaguely heard his father's conversation with those officials.

"President Nie, it's not that we don't want to help, but your company is too small to apply for quotas at the moment," said a somewhat obese official with an arrogant attitude.

Nie Yan glanced at the guy. The guy had a fat head and a big belly, and was covered in fat. He trembled when he spoke, making people uncomfortable.

"Director Hong, we have sorted out the relevant information and submitted the application as early as a month ago, but we have not received a response. Can you help me see which link has gone wrong?" Nie's father lowered his posture and said very politely and euphemistically.

"I don't know about that. You have to ask the competent department." The fat man said indifferently, looking at a person next to him, "Little Xie, have you received the application materials submitted by the Tianxia Group?"

"It seems that we have received them and should have been submitted. Recently, we have received as many as thirty applications. According to the order of review by the higher authorities, you are ranked very late. It is estimated that it will take at least half a year for the approval to come down. Please wait patiently."

"President Nie, there is no way. I am not in charge of qualification review. I can't do anything about it."

"Thank you for your trouble. I will ask the competent department again." Nie's father was angry in his heart, but he still suppressed it and stepped back.

Seeing his father coming over, Nie Yan greeted him.

"Father, did you encounter any trouble?" Nie Yan asked.

"It's nothing, a small matter." Nie's father smiled, but the smile contained some loneliness and helplessness.

Although Nie Yan didn't know what had happened, it was certain that the problem must have been with that guy surnamed Hong just now.

Nie's father saw that Nie Yan was thinking about something. After thinking about it, Nie Yan had grown up and he couldn't treat Nie Yan as a child anymore. He sighed and said, "Some application materials were submitted some time ago, and that guy surnamed Hong held them up. It's actually nothing, he just wants money. If you don't give money, he won't do anything. If you don't give him something, it is estimated that the materials will not reach the higher-level competent department at all."

Nie Yan also understood. That kind of thing happens often. Looking at those guys in the distance, he couldn't help but want to go up and beat those people, but he understood that doing so would not help and would only ruin things.