Upon learning that Lin Fan was Wei Qingxueâs ex-husband, Chen Qiang trembled uncontrollably.
He had previously wondered why he had gotten involved with this richest man in Yun City, and now he realized that Lin Fan had actually been married to Wei Qingxue. No wonder, Lin Fan probably still had feelings for Wei Qingxue; otherwise, he wouldnât have stepped in to help her.
Chen Qiang would never have dreamed that because of a small Wei Corporation, heâd provoke Lin Fan and then get dealt with by Feng Ruolan! Who wouldâve thought that this small Wei Corporation had Lin Fan as a major backer!
"Mr. Chen, have some food, no need to be so restrained. I heard that Mr. Chen and the old man are as close as father and son, which makes us practically family." Lin Fan said with a smile.
Chen Qiang laughed awkwardly: "Indeed, if it werenât for the old manâs support back in the day, I wouldnât be where I am today."
While speaking, Chen Qiang reached out to pick up some food.
"Since weâre family, Mr. Chen, itâs quite unprincipled of you to harm the old man like that." Lin Fan remarked.
Chen Qiangâs hand trembled, almost dropping the chopsticks, feeling very embarrassed.
"Mr. Lin, to tell the truth, I have my reasons. When Wei Jiansheng approached me, I resolutely refused him. The old man has been incredibly kind to me, how could I betray him! But then that scoundrel Wei Jiansheng threatened me; he said if I didnât cooperate with him, my company wouldnât survive. He could make that happen since Iâm a small-time boss; how could I compete with the Jiangnan Wei Family!" Chen Qiang said with a bitter smile.
Lin Fan asked: "Is it that you cannot fight, or that you donât dare to fight?"
Chen Qiang replied: "Itâs both donât dare and cannot."
Lin Fan smiled: "But now you have no choice but to fight, because if you donât resist Wei Jiansheng, your company might die even faster."
"Hmm."
Chen Qiang broke out in a cold sweat again. Indeed, provoking the financial witch Feng Ruolan; once she cuts off his companyâs funding chain, the company will immediately become inoperable, leading to sudden demise.
Feng Ruolanâs intervention forced him to directly face the formidable enemy Wei Jiansheng.
Lin Fan said: "I heard Wei Jiansheng plans to take your major clients away, is that right?"
Mr. Lin knows everything.
Chen Qiang wiped his cold sweat: "Yes, these major clients make up 70% of our companyâs business. Losing them would cut our performance in half, which would be catastrophic."
Lin Fan smiled: "This is why I invited you here today. Donât worry too much, Wei Jiansheng is just trying to scare you. Your value to him is just for dealing with the old man this once. Once he fails, I believe he wonât have much energy left to go after you. Even if heâs dead set on destroying you, I assure you heâll fail. This is my promise to you."
Mr. Linâs promise!
Mr. Lin means that heâd align himself with Chen Qiang to counter Wei Jiansheng!
Chen Qiang couldnât contend with Wei Jiansheng by himself, but with Mr. Linâs support, does he need to fear Wei Jiansheng!
Chen Qiang had heard that the Wei familyâs community group buying project was eventually disrupted by Mr. Lin, and when choosing to battle against him, the Wei Family didnât stand a chance!
Mortal Groupâs current valuation is already nearing 300 billion, and at this terrifying rate, surpassing the 350 billion Wangu Group and taking Wei Tianshengâs title as the richest man in Jiangnan is only a matter of time!
With Mr. Lin backing him, Chen Qiang suddenly felt a sense of calm.
When he came, he was under immense pressure; on one side was the threat from the Wei Family, on the other was the pressure from Feng Ruolan. Offending either side meant death, let alone facing Lin Fan, the mysterious Lin Fan!
Choosing the lesser of two evils, he could only opt to stand up against Wei Jiansheng.
Initially quite frustrated, now with Lin Fanâs words, it felt like he was being handed a reassurance pill.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin, Iâve made up my mind. I firmly support the old man; he has been incredibly kind to me. I canât let him down; otherwise, Iâd be no better than a beast!" Chen Qiang declared, righteously.
Lin Fan found it amusing. This Chen Qiang indeed appeared loyal and filial now, but ultimately, itâs all about interest.
With such people, you canât discuss feelings; talk about interests, and heâll know how to choose wisely, doing whatâs most beneficial for him.
Lin Fan nodded and said: "The old manâs current health isnât great. I believe hearing Mr. Chenâs words would surely make him very happy."
Chen Qiang said guiltily: "I truly worry about the old man; wouldnât it be best if I go and visit him soon?"
Lin Fan said: "If you go unexpectedly, the old man doesnât know your intentions, and I fear it would anger him. The old man canât afford to be disturbed; why donât you wait a couple of days and give him a pleasant surprise?"
Chen Qiang quickly said: "Mr. Lin is right."
Lin Fan said: "Moreover, you should play along with Wei Jiansheng for now, make him happy for a few days. Understand what I mean?"
Chen Qiang replied: "Hmm, Mr. Lin intends to give Wei Jiansheng a surprise too."
Wei Jiansheng thought he had secured Chen Qiang, but when the time comes to realize Chen Qiang has switched sides, itâll surely be spectacular.
Chen Qiang secretly sighed to himself, itâs fine to be enemies with anyone, but never with Mr. Lin, for with Mr. Lin, youâd never know how heâd put you through the grind.
Lin Fan chuckled: "Mr. Chen, I heard you cherish your daughter very much, a real daughter-fanatic. Itâs getting late, so I wonât waste your time any longer. Head home early and be with your daughter."
Lin Fan was asking him to leave.
Chen Qiang sensibly put down his chopsticks, stood up, and said: "Indeed, I should head back. Iâll take my leave then."
Chen Qiang respectfully bowed to Lin Fan, then nodded to Li Xueyan and Wei Qingxue beside him before leaving.
After Chen Qiang left.
Lin Fan picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and praised: "Really delicious! Mom, your sweet and sour pork ribs are simply outstanding."
At this, Li Xueyan and Wei Qingxue were both in a daze. Just now, while Lin Fan and Chen Qiang talked, they were amazed by the revelations.
The entire process gave them a surreal feeling, this surrealness stemmed from Lin Fan; in their view, such a scenario should never occur with Lin Fan!
Did Lin Fan really persuade Chen Qiang just like that? Did this really happen? Whatâs going on?
"Wait!" Wei Qingxue grabbed Lin Fanâs sleeve and said, "Donât just focus on eating. What was that all about just now? No, actually, whatâs going on with the whole situation?"
Lin Fan said, "Whatâs wrong? Isnât it simple? Chen Qiang betrayed the old man, and I convinced him to support the old man."
Wei Qingxue was stunned, indeed that was the situation, but something seemed off.
She thought for a moment before realizing what to ask, "Why you, Lin Fan? Why were you able to persuade Chen Qiang?"
Li Xueyan also asked: "Yes, why did Chen Qiang come for dinner today? Did you invite him over?"
Lin Fan nodded: "Yes, I invited him."
Wei Qingxue said, "Why could you invite him? Why would he listen to you?"
Such a puzzling situation.
Lin Fan laughed, the answer was simple because he was Lin Fan.
Lin Fan said, "It seems I must reveal my true identity to you all."