Chapter 581: The Overbearing Kong Biao

“I am Tan Siming. I wonder what brings Mr. Kong to visit us from so far away? Is there something our Tan Family can assist you with?”

Tan Siming looked at Kong Biao as he signaled for someone to bring tea.

Facing Kong Biao, even if the Tan Family was extremely reluctant, they couldn’t show it on their faces.

The Kong Family from Jingcheng was too formidable for them to offend, even if given thousands of chances.

“Mr. Tan, I’m a straightforward person, so I’ll get right to the point. I heard that your Tan Family developed a special AIDS medicine, is that correct?”

Kong Tianjing’s eyes gleamed as he looked at Tan Siming. He wasn’t one for shady tricks.

That’s because he was the second master of the Kong Family. With this status, he didn’t need to resort to schemes or underhanded methods.

Simple and direct. If someone dared defy him, they would be slapped to death on the spot.

Tan Siming and his brother Tan Silong’s faces changed. It was clear that Kong Biao had come specifically for the special medicine.

“Mr. Kong, it’s true that our Tan Family developed the special medicine, but it’s no longer in our possession. So, you might be looking for the wrong person.”

Tan Siming, without any hesitation, shifted the responsibility onto Xu Shaochen, leaving him to bear the wrath of the Kong Family.

Kong Biao said, “I know. The reason I’m here is for the 20% shares still in your Tan Family’s hands. Name your price.”

The contract between the Tan Family and Xu Shaochen wasn’t a secret within the Tan Family. Therefore, Kong Tianjing had someone find out about it last night.

“Mr. Kong, I’m sorry. If that’s what you’re after, there’s nothing we can do to help.” Tan Siming said stiffly.

That 20% of the shares would bring the Kong Family an endless stream of income. There’s no way Tan Siming would sell it.

Kong Biao’s expression remained unchanged as he indifferently said, “Mr. Tan, think carefully about this. When our Kong Family sets its eyes on something, it’s not just you, even Xu Shaochen couldn’t hold out.”

“Mr. Kong, you’re a big shot from Jingcheng. Is it really meaningful to threaten small fry like us?”

Tan Siming suppressed his inner rage, gritted his teeth, and spoke.

“I won’t treat you unfairly. Twenty billion. Sell the shares to our Kong Family, or I’ll be forced to use some underhanded methods.”

Kong Biao’s attitude was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

“You’re pushing us too far!” Tan Silong’s eyes were bloodshot. Just earlier, he had been criticizing Xu Shaochen for being ruthless.

But now, in comparison, Xu Shaochen seemed so much more kind and generous.

Twenty billion?

It seemed like a lot, even more than their Tan Family’s savings over many years.

But once the special medicine hit the market, that 20% share would bring them far more than twenty billion, two hundred billion wouldn’t even be the limit.

“Pushing too far? If I were really pushing too far, I wouldn’t even give you twenty cents, let alone twenty billion.”

Kong Biao snorted coldly. He felt these people weren’t showing proper respect for their status. Since they were weak, they should be prepared to be trampled by the strong, shouldn’t they?

Moreover, his real goal wasn’t just the 20% share, but the entire 100%.

Taking the Tan Family’s 20% shares first was merely a step to create an excuse to challenge Xu Shaochen in Jiangzhou.

“Phew~”

Tan Siming let out a long breath and squeezed out a word through his teeth: “Fine.”

Even though there were a thousand grudges in his heart, he had no choice but to concede.

He wasn’t just thinking of himself; he had to consider all the people in the Tan Family.

“Mr. Tan, a wise man submits to circumstances. Besides the twenty billion, you’ll also have a personal favor from me.”

Kong Biao smiled brightly as he extended his hand to Tan Siming.

Tan Siming didn’t want to shake his hand, but he didn’t dare to refuse.

………………

Jiangzhou.

Xu Shaochen had no knowledge of what had happened in Yijing.

At that moment, he had just gotten out of bed not long ago.

Liu Rushuang and her sister Liu Ruxu had together prepared a sumptuous breakfast.

“Hire a headhunting company to find a CEO for the company. You should hand over your work and focus on resting at home during your pregnancy.”

During breakfast, Xu Shaochen said this to Liu Rushuang.

This was something they had already discussed in Yijing, so Liu Rushuang naturally didn’t refuse.

After finishing breakfast, Xu Shaochen left.

He arrived at the compound’s entrance.

Long Yi had already driven the Rolls-Royce over and was waiting for him.

“Boss, are we heading home?”

After Xu Shaochen got in the car, Long Yi asked.

Xu Shaochen thought for a moment and then said, “Not yet. Head to Qianyin Entertainment. On the way, make sure to buy a bouquet of roses from a flower shop.”

Since he knew that Mei Liangying had probably sensed he had no other woman, he should confess to her directly.

Otherwise, the longer he kept it hidden, the worse it would explode when their issues eventually surfaced. It would be hard to explain to Mei Liangxin.

Besides, confessing right after returning would show his sincerity, right? Xu Shaochen took out his phone and called Sun Hai.

“Mr. Xu, what brings you to call me? Weren’t you just in Yijing?”

After a moment, the phone connected, and Sun Hai’s cheerful voice came through.

“Chairman Sun, your info is outdated. I’m already back in Jiangzhou. I’m actually calling to ask you for a favor.”

Xu Shaochen laughed heartily. Jiangzhou was still better; everywhere he went, there were always old friends.

“Oh? What’s it about? If it’s something I can handle, I’ll take care of it for you,” Sun Hai asked.

“Here’s the thing, Chairman Sun. Could you help me find out if there are any large houses for sale in Jiangzhou? The bigger, the better. Money is not an issue.”

Liu Rushuang and Liu Ruxu were both pregnant. Running around between different places would make it hard to take care of them, so he decided to buy a big house and bring everyone together.

As for the promise to Liu Rushuang about building a park, that would surely take time. It couldn’t be completed in less than a year or two.

“Alright, Mr. Xu, don’t worry. I’ll look into it for you. If I get any news, I’ll inform you right away. By the way, Mr. Xu, how about we have dinner together tonight?”

Sun Hai agreed readily, and Xu Shaochen naturally didn’t want to refuse: “If Chairman Sun is inviting me, I’d be honored. Just send me the address, and I’ll be there.”

“Great, it’s settled then. I’ll introduce you to a few friends tonight. My big brother’s son is around your age, the two of you should have a lot to talk about.”

After agreeing on the details, Sun Hai hung up the phone.

Xu Shaochen saw Mei Liangxin’s number and hesitated for a moment before calling him.

After they had parted ways in Hong Kong, Mei Liangxin had gone silent, not even calling to check in.

Could it be that he found the one during his matchmaking and is now so happy that he’s forgotten everything else?