Chapter 876: Everything Seems Harmonious on the Surface

One week later.

It was still the same golf course where the three first met.

“Xu, you have to teach me how to hit the ball as smoothly as you do.”

Jim placed his hand on Xu Shaochen’s shoulder, a gentle smile on his face, and his tone was very casual.

From the outside, the two seemed like old friends who had known each other for years.

Some things, everyone understood without speaking.

“Hahaha, Jim, I can’t teach you that because you’ll never be like me.”

Xu Shaochen laughed heartily, casually tossing his golf club to the caddie beside him while taking a towel to wipe off his sweat.

Jim felt there might be a deeper meaning to Xu Shaochen’s words, but he quickly shook his head in disdain.

The formula for the new drug was in the hands of the Johnson Family, and during this past week, their pharmaceutical factory had already produced drugs worth billions of USDs.

The release date for Xu Corporation’s new drug was fast approaching, a date that could not be changed.

Xu Corporation had hyped the new drug too much. The entire public was eagerly watching.

If Xu Corporation were to announce a delay or halt the release at this point, it would have a major impact on its stock price.

Thus, Xu Corporation had no choice but to move forward with the release, even if it meant suffering the upcoming losses.

To Jim, their tactic was flawless. Xu Shaochen’s sarcastic tone likely reflected his helplessness.

On the same day as Xu Corporation’s new drug launch, the Johnson Family’s drugs would hit the market at a low price through various channels.

Once they earned their first pot of gold, they would immediately make the drug formula public, causing a frenzy among pharmaceutical companies.

This would be a significant blow to Xu Corporation.

Thinking of this, the smile on Jim’s face changed from mockery to confidence and amusement.

Tony and Mike exchanged glances, a hint of ridicule flashing in their eyes.

This poor, self-important fool had no idea his Johnson Family had been digging their own grave in a trap set by Xu Shaochen all along.

As soon as their drugs hit the market, they would be burying themselves.

“Tony, Mike, you two seem unusually quiet today. That’s not like you.”

Jim glanced at Tony and Mike as he took a sip of water.

“Maybe so.”

Tony and Mike responded indifferently, having no interest in conversing with this pitiful fool.

During this past week, not only had the Johnson Family been frantically producing drugs in an attempt to deal a heavy blow to Xu Corporation,

But the Nick and Karen Families had also reached an agreement with Xu Shaochen regarding the Johnson Family’s situation.

Once the drugs made from the fake formula entered the market, causing a disaster and public outcry, the Nick and Karen Families would fan the flames while attacking the Johnson Family.

After success, the spoils would be split: Xu Shaochen would receive 40%, with the Nick and Karen Families getting 30% each.

Sensing Tony and Mike’s indifference, a shadow of gloom crossed Jim’s eyes.

Hmph! I was planning to toss you two some scraps.

But it seems you’ve given up that chance yourselves.

Fine, then watch as the Johnson Family feasts alone.

But in the blink of an eye, the gloom in his eyes disappeared, replaced by his usual full-faced smile.

“Xu, I…”

“Ring ring ring…”

Before Jim could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the sudden ring of Xu Shaochen’s phone.

“Excuse me.”

Xu Shaochen gave him an apologetic smile, then answered the call: “Master Situ, what advice do you have for me this time?”

That’s right. The call was from Situ Wen, the master of Hongmen.

“Mr. Xu, I’m just outside the club.”

Xu Shaochen was surprised to hear this. He didn’t expect Situ Wen to come looking for him: “Master Situ, please hand your phone to the guard nearby.”

“Mr. Xu.”

A moment later, a respectful voice came from the phone.

“Situ is my friend. Let him in.”

Xu Shaochen said calmly. This was a members-only club. Normally, without a member to bring you in, entry was impossible.

“Understood, Mr. Xu.”

“Mm.”

Xu Shaochen responded lightly and then ended the call.

“Was it Situ Wen?”

After Xu Shaochen ended the call, Tony asked.

Xu Shaochen nodded. He could somewhat guess why Situ Wen was in a hurry to see him.

Guo Zhenting’s death was not the end of the matter; rather, it had been seen by many as a sign.

A sign that Tony was dissatisfied with Hongmen.

If the heir of the Nick Family wasn’t dissatisfied with Hongmen, why would he deal with the vice master of Hongmen?

So, to curry favor with Tony, people had started teaching Hongmen a lesson.

This week must have been incredibly tough for Situ Wen.

“Can someone tell me what happened?”

Jim looked utterly confused. He had been busy overseeing the drug production and wasn’t paying attention to the outside world.

“Just a trivial matter. It doesn’t concern you.”

Xu Shaochen said calmly.

Soon, Situ Wen arrived.

This was Xu Shaochen’s first time seeing Situ Wen, the police chief of Hongmen.

He was about fifty years old, dressed in a black robe, and his hair was graying. But at this moment, the police chief of Hongmen wore a deeply troubled expression.

After Guo Zhenting’s death, there was a huge outcry within Hongmen. Many had loudly vowed to avenge him.

But later, Hongmen faced intense pressure and attacks from all sides. Those who had been vowing revenge quickly fell silent.

After a week of this, Situ Wen could no longer sit still. If this continued, the outside businesses of Hongmen would be thoroughly ruined.

If those businesses were gone, what would he, as the police chief, use to support the many people of Hongmen?

So, no matter what, he had to resolve this matter and cut his losses quickly.

“Mr. Xu, I apologize for the intrusion. I hope you don’t mind.”

Upon seeing Xu Shaochen, Situ Wen was the first to speak, greeting him.

“No need to apologize, Master Situ. It is an honor for me, a Junior, to be visited by someone of your stature.”

Xu Shaochen replied politely and then gestured towards Mike and the others: “Master Situ, allow me to introduce you. This is Mike from the Karen Family. This is Tony from the Nick Family. And this is Jim from the Johnson Family.”

When Xu Shaochen introduced Tony, Situ Wen’s gaze lingered on him for a few seconds.