Chapter 1178: Make Foreigners Earn Money for You

The next day.

“Congratulations, congratulations! Should I now call you Wang Kun or respectfully refer to you as Mr. Wang?”

In the Tianyu office, Xu Shaochen reclined comfortably, speaking with Wang Kun on the phone.

“Hahaha, Mr. Xu, stop joking with me. I know my own worth. Without you, how could I possibly become the leader of Tianqing?”

Wang Kun laughed heartily, expressing to Xu Shaochen that he understood his place.

“That’s good. I was concerned you’d become arrogant with your sudden rise in power. A person must stay grounded to walk steadily.”

Xu Shaochen warned Wang Kun, then said, “Next, isn’t it time to deal with those other six old guys?”

“Does Mr. Xu have any ideas?” Wang Kun was inclined towards this since he preferred a weaker Tianqing over having to share power with six others who could potentially overshadow him.

Moreover, while he wouldn’t fight the Xu Corporation, those six would. So elimination was necessary.

However, from his perspective, he didn’t want to deal with the six now, but he had no choice.

Xu Shaochen also wanted to get rid of the six, whether they were involved in Grandfather’s death or not.

With suspicion present, he might as well kill them all.

Wang Kun now acted as Tianqing’s chairman. When a company’s chairman wants to conspire with outsiders against his own shareholders, it’s easily done.

“Ideas?” Xu Shaochen chuckled slightly, “Smart people often complicate simple matters, overthinking. Why not simply get rid of those six cleanly?”

“Your father was constrained by them because he needed their substantial annual financial support, so he couldn’t break away.”

“But now with my support, do you still need to bow to those six?”

“…” Wang Kun remained silent for a moment before saying, “It could take some time, as I don’t yet have as much influence within Tianqing as my father.”

“You’re overthinking. Your influence may be limited, but your father’s isn’t, and you are his son.”

“In contrast, the six have even less influence in Tianqing, which is pitifully small. What’s there to worry about?”

Xu Shaochen calmly analyzed the situation for Wang Kun, yet every word was meant to provoke him to turn against the six.

Once they turned against each other, Tianqing would lose its regular financial support and rely solely on Xu Shaochen to fill the gap.

Xu Shaochen effectively held the economic power over Tianqing.

Wang Kun knew this, but he couldn’t refuse.

From the moment he surrendered to Xu Shaochen on Paradise Island, he was destined to be under Xu Shaochen’s control.

He gained a lot from Xu Shaochen’s help but was bound to lose something too.

Gain something, lose something; that’s how it’s always been.

“Fine. I’ve just taken over as Tianqing’s leader and will hold an internal meeting soon to take action.”

Wang Kun agreed because he had no choice.

If he disagreed, Xu Shaochen wouldn’t trust him.

Without Xu Shaochen’s trust, trouble would follow.

Coincidentally, Xu Shaochen held many incriminating details about him.

Like the video of his surrender on Paradise Island.

Or the matter of betraying Wang Zhanhang.

Even conspiring with Xu Shaochen to kill Wang Lan.

Thus, trying to manipulate the other six shareholders and Xu Shaochen for his benefit was impossible.

“Decisive action shows a true hero’s character. Wang Kun, I’m awaiting your good news. I know you won’t disappoint me.”

Xu Shaochen smiled contentedly and ended the call.

“Knock, knock, knock…”

Someone knocked on the office door.

“Come in,” Xu Shaochen said.

As his words fell, Yuxiu pushed open the door, “Boss, those people have been waiting outside for a long time. Shouldn’t you see them?”

The people she referred to were a group of foreign game company executives.

They had come in the morning, but Xu Shaochen had not met them until now.

Partly due to being busy, and partly to leave them out, hoping they’d leave.

Their purpose was nothing new, akin to what domestic game companies had done before.

Yet, they hadn’t expected to still be waiting after a full morning.

“Bring them in.”

Xu Shaochen instructed.

“Yes.”

Yuxiu responded, swaying her slender hips as she exited the office.

A few minutes later, over a dozen foreigners filed in.

“Mr. Xu…”

A portly foreigner began to speak, but Xu Shaochen interrupted, “I can guess why you’re here. You must know a group of your domestic peers approached me before. My answer to you is the same as to them.”

“No, no, no, respected Mr. Xu, you misunderstand. We are different from them,” the portly middle-aged man shook his head.

Xu Shaochen chuckled slightly, “How so? Referring to skin color or nationality?”

The implication was clear.

If he denied his compatriots, why would he agree to their request?

“Respected Mr. Xu, we’re different because we aren’t seeking virtual reality technology but the overseas rights to distribute Tianyu’s upcoming games.”

Xu Shaochen was surprised. This was indeed different. The foreigners had learned from the previous group’s mistake.

Understanding obtaining virtual reality technology was impossible, they settled for overseas game distribution rights.

“Our Xu Corporation is vast, and I am capable. ‘Jianghu’ is an excellent example. Why should I let you handle our distribution? Convince me.”

Xu Shaochen addressed the portly man, aware he represented the others.

“Respected Mr. Xu, besides a substantial one-time royalty fee, we’re willing to split future profits 30-70, Tianyu getting 70, us 30.”

The middle-aged man smiled confidently.

“Hiss—”

Xu Shaochen gasped. The offer was indeed generous.

By agreeing, Tianyu could avoid handling overseas issues, gaining royalties and passive income.

Though potentially earning less, it eliminated many troubles.

“I must admit, you’ve intrigued me.”

Xu Shaochen looked at the middle-aged man, thinking using foreigners to earn from foreigners was powerful.