Chapter 1140: I’m Not a Junk Collector

Meanwhile.

Xu Shaochen from Tianyu Game Company received a call from Liao Zhou.

“Chairman Xu, yesterday’s incident was just a misunderstanding…”

Before Liao Zhou could finish, Xu Shaochen interrupted him bluntly “Misunderstanding? You think just two words can brush me off? Are you stupid, or do you think I’m a fool?”

“Chairman Xu, regardless of the truth, it’s already happened, so discussing it further is meaningless. Let’s focus on finding a solution.”

Liao Zhou sensed Xu Shaochen’s anger and chose not to argue further as it was pointless.

“Liao Zhou, discussing solutions over the phone seems insincere, doesn’t it?”

Xu Shaochen addressed him directly with a stern tone, making Liao Zhou shiver.

“Chairman Xu, it’s not that I refuse to meet in person. Frankly, I’m afraid you’ll literally tear me apart if we meet.”

Liao Zhou joked lightly to ease the tense atmosphere.

“…………”

However, Xu Shaochen ignored him.

Liao Zhou coughed awkwardly and continued “Chairman Xu, listen to my proposal, and you’ll see my sincerity. How about Tianyu acquires our company Penguin? I’d work for you then.”

He had considered it carefully, knowing Penguin Corporation lacked virtual reality technology and would eventually be overtaken by Tianyu.

If you can’t beat them, join them.

This way, Penguin could transform and continue, resolving the ‘misunderstanding’ with Xu Shaochen. Everyone wins.

Would Xu Shaochen agree?

He didn’t see it as a problem.

After all, Penguin remains dominant in the domestic gaming industry, valuable indeed.

He felt confident that Penguin would appeal to the corporation now.

“Sell Penguin to me?” Xu Shaochen sneered, “Liao Zhou, I’m a businessman, not a junk collector, understood?”

Penguin’s value is still high, but compared to the Xu Corporation, it’s insignificant.

Moreover, Tianyu is destined to dominate the industry and eliminate Penguin eventually. Why would Xu Shaochen spend a fortune acquiring Penguin now?

Besides, he didn’t plan to focus on the gaming industry in the future, and he didn’t need Penguin’s money.

“You…”

Hearing Xu Shaochen call his hard-built Penguin company junk, Liao Zhou was furious, almost spitting blood.

“Liao Zhou, I don’t make empty threats. I said I’d hold those responsible for smearing Tianyu accountable. Expect a letter from Tianyu’s lawyers.”

Xu Shaochen stated firmly, meaning exactly what he said.

“Chairman Xu, aren’t you too confident?” Liao Zhou’s anger surged “Sue me? Chairman Xu, you’re too young and overconfident. Do you really think you can win against me? What evidence do you have to prove I orchestrated yesterday’s events?”

“Let’s wait and see then. By the way, my mother always said those who shout the loudest are usually the most guilty.”

Xu Shaochen ended the call without giving Liao Zhou a chance to retaliate.

After hanging up, Xu Shaochen’s confident smile faded.

He really didn’t have the concrete evidence needed to sue Penguin Corporation.

Such cases are usually murky without strong evidence.

“Knock knock…”

Someone knocked on the office door.

“Come in.”

Xu Shaochen said.

“Boss, those people from yesterday are back.” Ye Ling entered and said.

Xu Shaochen raised an eyebrow “Liao Zhou?”

“No Liao Zhou, but the others are all here.” Ye Ling shook her head.

“Interesting.”

Xu Shaochen showed a curious expression “Let them in.”

Soon, the same group from yesterday entered his office again.

“Hello everyone, long time no see.”

As he looked at these familiar faces, Xu Shaochen’s eyes showed amusement and mockery.

Hearing this, everyone felt awkward as the comment was meant to mock them.

Nonsense, long time no see.

They had clearly just met yesterday.

“So, what brings you all here this time?”

Xu Shaochen didn’t keep mocking them and returned to the main topic.

“Chairman Xu, we’re here to admit our mistakes and hope to gain your forgiveness.”

The young man who suggested this earlier naturally became the spokesperson for the group.

“Mistakes? What mistakes have you made?”

Xu Shaochen asked knowingly, realizing they were bringing him the evidence he lacked.

It seemed they had fallen out with Liao Zhou. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be here.

“Chairman Xu, the news smearing Tianyu Game Company and you was orchestrated by us at Liao Zhou’s suggestion from Penguin.”

“Chairman Xu, we are willing to turn ourselves in and testify in court during the Tianyu and Penguin lawsuit. We kept the evidence too.”

The young man confessed everything at once.

“Can I ask why?”

Xu Shaochen was genuinely curious why the group split after forming an alliance just yesterday. The young man showed a bitter smile “Honestly, after your rejection yesterday, we were upset, and Liao Zhou easily manipulated us. But now, he’s turned his back on us, leaving us no choice but to save ourselves.”

Xu Shaochen smiled warmly, speaking calmly

“I appreciate those who admit their mistakes. I’m always forgiving towards them.”

Liao Zhou, you asked what evidence I had against you? Now it’s been delivered by your own hands.

I should thank you.

You’ve practically handed me the evidence personally.

“If you testify, I promise to forgive everything that happened yesterday.”

Xu Shaochen stated boldly, focusing on Liao Zhou — no need to trouble with small fry.

Concentrating firepower on Liao Zhou is enough.

“Thank you, Chairman Xu.” The young man expressed gratitude and continued “However, Chairman Xu, we have a humble request and hope you can agree.”