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    “Oh? Tell me more.”

    Xu Shaochen looked at the young man doubtfully. He already said he wouldn’t pursue the matter, was the other party still not satisfied?

    “We want to sell our company to Tianyu and hope Director Xu will accept.”

    The young man revealed the second purpose of their visit.

    “Are you all the same way?”

    Xu Shaochen looked at the others.

    “Director Xu, we all mean this sincerely and hope you’ll consent.”

    “Yes, Director Xu. Merging with Tianyu is better than letting our company waste away with us.”

    “We hope you’ll agree, Director Xu…”

    The others quickly echoed.

    They had discussed this on the way here.

    After all, the virtual reality tech Xu Shaochen controlled couldn’t be sold or shared.

    In time, their companies would be crushed.

    It’s better to take the chance and sell while the companies still have value.

    Otherwise, when Jianghu launches, the value of their companies might plummet.

    “The price might be a bit lower.”

    Xu Shaochen said, not because he wanted to buy them but because they asked him for help. This naturally gave him an advantage.

    “We understand, and we can accept a lower price.”

    Everyone was psychologically prepared, so this wasn’t an issue.

    Xu Shaochen nodded: “In that case, please return for now. I’ll send someone to discuss the acquisition with each company.”

    “Then, Director Xu, we’ll take our leave.”

    The group finally dispersed. Though about to lose their businesses, they all felt a sense of relief inside.

    Watching them leave, Xu Shaochen directly informed Chenyu’s legal team to prepare to sue Penguin Corporation.

    Chenyu and Tianyu share a legal team; Tianyu doesn’t have its own.

    “Liao Zhou, you’re doomed.”

    A cold gleam flashed in Xu Shaochen’s eyes.

    If they win the case, Liao Zhou won’t go bankrupt, but Penguin’s reputation will be ruined.

    With Tianyu Game Company eyeing them, Penguin’s stock price might plummet.

    Most importantly, it would be satisfying.

    “Ring ring ring…”

    The phone rang. Xu Shaochen looked at it and saw it was Wang Kun calling.

    “Hello.”

    Xu Shaochen answered.

    Since Wang Kun successfully brought Wang Sheng back last time, he regained Wang Lan’s trust.

    “Didn’t you say you wanted to deal with Wang Zhanhang? Now there’s a chance.”

    Xu Shaochen’s eyes lit up: “What opportunity?”

    He never expected good news so soon after telling Wang Kun to pay more attention to Wang Zhanhang.

    “Wang Zhanhang is accompanying an important Tianqing member to Dragon Country. That’s your territory. Isn’t this a chance?”

    “Do you have any news about that important member you mentioned?”

    Xu Shaochen suddenly focused less on Wang Zhanhang, more on the important Tianqing member Wang Kun mentioned.

    Tianqing’s members are diverse, and someone Wang Zhanhang would accompany must have an extraordinary identity.

    “Not clear. If I knew, you wouldn’t have to ask.”

    “Find out more if you can. By the way, when is Wang Zhanhang coming to Dragon Country? Where does the plane land?”

    Xu Shaochen shifted the topic back to Wang Zhanhang.

    “He flies from America to Yunzhou in Dragon Country, arriving next Wednesday at 6 a.m. Check the flight schedule for landing details.”

    “Yunzhou?” Xu Shaochen raised an eyebrow. Why Yunzhou again?

    Wang Sheng’s crony Li Daoyu is in Yunzhou, and now Wang Zhanhang too. Is Yunzhou so attractive to Tianqing people? “Yes, Yunzhou. That’s all I know. After all, I’m just an illegitimate son.”

    Wang Kun emphasized “illegitimate son,” hinting for Xu Shaochen to think of ways to help him rise.

    Xu Shaochen understood, chuckling softly: “Don’t worry. If nothing goes wrong, Wang Zhanhang will be buried in Dragon Country. Then take care of Wang Sheng, and Wang Lan will only have you.”

    “I hope so.”

    Wang Kun’s voice was calm with those four words, then he hung up.

    His mood wasn’t as calm as his tone suggested, or he wouldn’t have ended the call so quickly to hide his breathing changes.

    “Beep… beep… beep…”

    Listening to the busy tone from the phone, Xu Shaochen smiled: “Wang Zhanhang, I’ll arrange to welcome you as soon as you land. Having this treatment, you’ll laugh even in death.”

    Xu Shaochen felt exceptionally good today, everything going in a positive direction.

    After work.

    Xu Shaochen left the company and drove to Huo Xiao’s school gate.

    “Daddy Xu!”

    Ten minutes later, Huo Xiao came running joyfully to hug Xu Shaochen.

    Onlookers envied Xu Shaochen’s charm and bemoaned their beloved goddess being taken.

    No one thought Huo Xiao was Xu Shaochen’s goddaughter.

    “Let’s go, I’ll take you shopping.”

    Xu Shaochen ruffled her hair affectionately.

    Today, Huo Xiao wore a pink dress, like a lively butterfly full of youthful energy.

    “Okay.”

    Huo Xiao sweetly responded and got into the car.

    Not far away, her best friend Bai Ya pouted, thinking Huo Xiao was ignoring her friends for a crush!

    In the car, Huo Xiao clung to Xu Shaochen playfully; they were just one step away from crossing the line.

    “Stop it. Do you want to go shopping or eat first?”

    Xu Shaochen moved her hand away and stopped her with a look.

    Huo Xiao leaned close, whispering alluringly, “I want to eat you, is that okay?”

    “You temptress.”

    Xu Shaochen whispered, tightening his hold on her waist.

    “You left me alone in a hotel last time, that was mean.”

    Huo Xiao pouted, her charming voice and misty eyes almost enchanting enough to capture a soul.

    “Long Yi, to the hotel.”

    Xu Shaochen instructed Long Yi.

    “Hee hee.”

    Huo Xiao blushed and laughed, feeling anxious, excited, expectant, and slightly scared.

    “Let’s eat at the hotel first, then shop. Walking after eating aids digestion.”

    Xu Shaochen smiled, thinking she must be satisfied with his plan.

    Huo Xiao’s smile froze, and she bit his arm, annoyed.

    This jerk! Taking a woman to a hotel just to eat?!

    Chapter Summary

    Xu Shaochen meets with business leaders wanting to sell their companies to Tianyu to avoid collapse. He gains advantage in negotiations and plans to sue Penguin Corporation. Xu shifts focus to an opportunity involving Wang Zhanhang traveling with an important Tianqing member to Dragon Country. Meanwhile, Xu picks up his goddaughter, Huo Xiao, intending to treat her, despite playful advances. Liao Zhou faces impending legal trouble, and Xu arranges an 'eventful' welcome for Wang Zhanhang.

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