Chapter 1716 - 1657: A Cheap Mouth Deserves a Beating

Chapter 1716 -1657: A Cheap Mouth Deserves a Beating

“Young Master Zhou!” Wu Baoxin pulled Zhou Xiyun aside by two steps and, lowering his voice, said, “His invitation card was given by Director Chen, and it was specially made for them at the last minute. You should know Director Chen to some extent. If he wasn’t closely related to them, he wouldn’t do such a thing.”

Zhou Xiyun frowned and said, “Director Chen? Director Chen of the Wanlong Group?”

“Exactly, so I feel he’s not simple, Young Master Zhou…” Wu Baoxin hesitated for a moment and didn’t continue.

“What about Director Chen? He’s just a manager at the Wanlong Group. Basically, isn’t he just an employee? If their chairman, Cao Tianfeng, were here, I’d reconsider. But Director Chen… I don’t really care.”

Wu Baoxin said, “But what if this was arranged by Cao Tianfeng, Chairman Cao himself? Director Chen might be acting according to his instructions.”

Zhou Xiyun’s brows furrowed even more. Although Cao Jianlong acted low-profile in Kun City, the Cao Family’s business was indeed enormous, rivaling those of large families. Even though they didn’t regard themselves as a clan, every family within the family systems already viewed them as such.

Moreover, the Cao Family’s power was completely on par with the Zhou Family. If this was arranged by people of the Cao Family, then Zhou Xiyun, as a dissolute offspring of the Zhou Family, really wouldn’t have any advantage at all.

Seeing Zhou Xiyun hesitating, Wu Baoxin continued quickly, “Young Master Zhou, and I observed those three people, particularly that young man who seemed calm and composed, obviously relying on some support. He’s definitely not an ignorant person. If it’s not something very serious, why not let it go for now?”

Zhou Xiyun snorted and said, “That kid was extremely disrespectful to me, and I should just let him off like that?”

“Young Master Zhou, honestly speaking, if that guy really offended you, and you find out later that he has nothing to do with the Cao Family, you’d have many ways to deal with him. Why rush to act now?”

Wu Baoxin’s words were quite on point. If he were a wise person, he’d choose to calm down and investigate clearly before making decisions.

But who is Zhou Xiyun? He’s a typical dissolute offspring, used to speaking first. After such a stalemate with Song Xiaodong just now, he couldn’t just pretend nothing happened and walk away.

“Director Wu, if they were direct members of the Cao Family, I’d consider it. But since he’s not from the Cao Family, even if I deal with them, what could the people of the Cao Family do?”

“This… this really isn’t appropriate, is it?” Wu Baoxin frowned.

Zhou Xiyun’s face darkened, and he said, “Are you saying, Director Wu, that you don’t regard our Zhou Family highly?”

Wu Baoxin was startled. His business was closely tied to the Zhou Family, with most ventures relying on their support. Without it, his company would struggle to operate.

Although Zhou Xiyun was just a dissolute son of the Zhou Family, you couldn’t negotiate serious business with him easily. But if he said something bad about you, that would be much easier.

“Young Master Zhou, you’ve misunderstood. I’ve always had pleasant cooperation with the Zhou Family. How could I not regard the Zhou Family highly?”

With a stern face, Zhou Xiyun said, “But now, you’re speaking for outsiders, disregarding the face of our Zhou Family.”

Wu Baoxin’s mouth twitched slightly, and he said, “Young Master Zhou, but we have to inform Director Chen about this. Otherwise, it’s hard to explain.”

“Humph, what’s there to say. Just say those people were driven out by me. I’d like to see who dares to trouble me.”

While Zhou Xiyun was talking to Wu Baoxin, Wang Cong, Liu Caiyou, and Zhao Xiaofei quietly approached.

Zhao Xiaofei asked Qi Lanqin softly, “What’s happening?”

Qi Lanqin said, “That guy wants to kick us out.”

Lowering her voice immediately, Zhao Xiaofei said, “Then let’s leave. We just found out that this Young Master Zhou is quite formidable, the son of the Zhou Family, with significant influence here in Kun City, both in legitimate and underground circles. Even the CEOs of major companies can’t compare. That President Meng, he’s no match.”

Liu Caiyou also worriedly said, “Yes, the strong dragon can’t suppress the local snake. Especially when their power is so vast, Song Xiaodong, even if you know some people, you can’t compete with them.”

Wang Cong glanced over at Zhou Xiyun and said, “Forget it. If we can’t do business here, we can expand into other cities. You can’t offend such people because of us. Lanqin, Song Xiaodong, we truly appreciate you. Let’s just stop here.”

The three hadn’t gone around in vain; at least, they learned some things about Zhou Xiyun.

The more they understood, the more they realized how extensive Zhou Xiyun’s background was. The more they felt they couldn’t provoke him. They weren’t even thinking of setting up a company here anymore; leaving unscathed would already be good.

Seeing the worried looks on their faces, Qi Lanqin quickly said, “Don’t worry, my brother will handle this.”

Zhao Xiaofei hurriedly said, “Lanqin, we really appreciate your kindness. We’re not suffering great losses by retreating now, so please don’t help us anymore.”