Chapter 331 330: Don't Be Impulsive

The Yang Family was a clan worth hundreds of billions; if they fell into chaos, it could trigger an economic tsunami in minutes.

That was why Zhou Qianfan had thoughtfully advised Mu Lin not to act impulsively.

And the same logic applied now.

"Uncle Zhou, I understand. I know what I'm doing."

But Zhou Qianfan said, "Mu Lin, Wang Zuguang has the powerful forces of Di Yang backing him. We're talking several of them. If you come at this head-on, you'll probably anger them."

"I know you're not afraid of them, but I have to remind you—this situation probably isn't that simple!"

"If you're just going after Wang Zuguang as an individual, then I won't stop you. But if you plan to topple the entire Wang Family, then I absolutely advise against it."

Mu Lin chuckled. "So what you're saying is, as long as I find someone to replace Wang Zuguang, everything will be fine, right?"

"That's the logic of it, yes," Zhou Qianfan said. "But that's easier said than done. Do you think someone capable of managing an enterprise of that scale would simply do your bidding?"

Mu Lin said slowly, "Isn't Chu Chaoxiong a rather good candidate?"

Zhou Qianfan was astounded. "Chu Chaoxiong has offended you so much. Why choose him?"

Mu Lin said, "Uncle Zhou, just tell me what you think of him as a candidate."

Zhou Qianfan laughed. "As a candidate, he's absolutely fine. In terms of ability and prestige, Chu Chaoxiong is a considerable figure in Anhua."

"Then that's settled."

"But isn't your conflict with him rather significant?"

Mu Lin smiled. "As long as your fist is hard enough, there's always a way to bury the hatchet!"

Zhou Qianfan's mind was reeling. Heaven only knew what Mu Lin was planning. Though he was nervous, it was confined to his expression; his voice remained steady as he spoke.

Zhou Qianfan said his goodbyes to Mu Lin and hung up.

A moment later, Zhu Qiyu called.

"Zhou Sheng! The short-selling on our heavily-held stocks has ended! President Chu Chaoxiong just called to apologize and even offered to compensate for the losses!"

Zhou Qianfan felt a shiver run down his spine. He suddenly recalled Mu Lin's words.

'It actually worked!'

"And?"

"Also, Chu Chaoxiong apologizes to you. He says he will never make a move against any of your subsidiary companies again."

"Hmph," Zhou Qianfan grunted coolly.

Zhu Qiyu reported cautiously. In his heart, he likely already understood what was going on.

'Chu Chaoxiong has been tamed by Mu Lin. How bizarre!'

"Relay this message: as long as he doesn't make an enemy of Mr. Mu, everything is fine. We can even collaborate more."

With that, Zhou Qianfan put away his phone, a complex mix of emotions swirling in his eyes, making them look deep and distant.

'How can a small place like Anhua possibly contain a powerhouse like Mu Lin?'

「At the Liu Family's estate.」

A luxury car pulled into the Liu Family's grand courtyard.

Hearing the commotion, Liu Yiming quickly summoned a subordinate and asked, "Who is that outside?"

"It's Mr. Chu Chaoxiong!"

Liu Qizhou thought grimly, 'What's he doing here? Looking for trouble?'

Liu Yiming's expression darkened. The matter of Chu Chaoxiong having someone poison Liu Yifang was far from over.

In a contest of funds or influence, the Liu Family might not win, but it was a different story when it came to martial prowess.

You couldn't find another family in all of Anhua that was better at fighting than the Liu Family.

"Dad, I'll go send him away..."

"Don't," Liu Yiming said, gripping his son's shoulder. "Amiability breeds wealth. Let him in."

A servant went to open the door, but the father and son remained on edge.

They couldn't possibly guess what was about to happen.

Liu Yifang also asked, "Grandpa, should we notify Mr. Mu?"

Liu Yiming waved his hand dismissively. "No. That would make the Liu Family look completely useless. How could we possibly work with him then, you see?"

Liu Yifang let out a long sigh, truly uncertain of what would happen next.

"One must eventually stand on their own feet, understand?" Liu Yiming said earnestly.

Liu Yifang felt extremely uneasy. What if things escalated, and Chu Chaoxiong had come to tear their family home apart?

She had no idea what kind of precautions to take against that possibility.

A few moments later, Chu Chaoxiong walked into the main hall alone.

Liu Yiming was tense and about to lash out, but to his surprise, Chu Chaoxiong bowed deeply and earnestly to Liu Yifang.

"Miss Liu, all the suffering you endured from the cold poison was my responsibility! I was the one who had my men act against you!"

Everyone was stunned. They had expected Chu Chaoxiong to cause trouble, but they never imagined he would arrive and immediately apologize.

This was completely beyond their expectations.

A muscle in Liu Yiming's cheek twitched. This was completely out of left field. Chu Chaoxiong's direct confession of guilt immediately put him off balance.

"President Chu, what is the meaning of this?"

Chu Chaoxiong straightened up, only to bow again. "Elder Liu, please don't misunderstand. I know I was wrong! I am here to apologize! Please believe in my sincerity!"

He pulled a bank card from his pocket and offered it to Liu Yiming.

"There is one billion in here. I implore you to accept it!"

It wasn't that Liu Yiming didn't believe Chu Chaoxiong, but the change in his behavior was too drastic. It was like night and day. Who knew what he was really planning?

He took the bank card first, then asked in a polite tone,

"President Chu, why are you doing this?"

"This is all Mr. Mu's doing..." Chu Chaoxiong briefly explained how Mu Lin had intervened, and understanding dawned on Liu Yiming.

So this was the result of Mu Lin's work behind the scenes. Liu Yiming was overjoyed. If Mu Lin was still helping them, it meant he was no longer angry with the Liu Family.

The relationship between them was instantly restored to its previous harmony. Having suffered a loss, the Liu Family was not likely to make the same mistake again.

After finishing his explanation, Chu Chaoxiong turned and left in a hurry.

Liu Yiming waited for him to leave, then urged his men to shut the doors at once. Once he confirmed the main gate was securely closed, he threw his head back and roared with laughter.

HAHAHAHA, HAHAHAHA.

"To think that Mr. Mu would personally make a move for Yifang's sake, even subduing Chu Chaoxiong in one fell swoop! This is just wonderful!"

Liu Yifang was also beaming. If she could get on good terms with Mu Lin, she wouldn't have to feel so awkward all the time.

She wasn't sure how Mu Lin had made Chu Chaoxiong submit, but the results were clearly excellent.

Most importantly, it meant that Mu Lin still cared about the Liu Family.

The things he had said the last time he stayed over were not just empty words.

"Yifang, you must find a way to get close to Mr. Mu. Use any means necessary. Your grandpa supports you!"

As he spoke, Liu Yiming gave Liu Yifang a meaningful look. Liu Yifang was taken aback for a moment, her face flushing red.

"Grandpa, I know."

When Mu Lin returned to the company, everyone he saw had a smile on their face. Although they were all busy, there was a light in their eyes.

Mu Lin saw Xue Yang and said, "Manager Xue, why didn't you take a few more days off? Didn't President Li give you a long vacation?"

Xue Yang replied, "You can blame Divine Doctor Zhao's incredible medical skills. He gave me two acupuncture treatments, and I'm completely fine now. What choice did I have but to come back to work? Pretend I'm still sick and slack off? The company has a whole new energy now; I don't want to get left behind."

Mu Lin frowned. "What new energy?"

Xue Yang said, "The company's cash flow crisis is over. We didn't have to sell a single project, and our capital chain is completely intact. Everyone's saying it was the last cold snap before spring—the final hurdle before the company's success. Now that we're past it, the company is really going to start booming."

Mu Lin smiled slightly. 'That's certainly good to hear.'

It seemed Zhu Qiyu had already injected the funds into the Li Group. Now all the projects were entering a phase of rapid development. Things were looking up.

"This is really great. Everyone has a sparkle in their eyes!"

Xue Yang chuckled. "You bet! When the company does well, the employees do well. Everyone knows the Li Group is incredibly generous. We're already making good money, and our future income can only go up from here."

"When you think about it like that, how can you not give your all for the company?"

Back in his office, Mu Lin's phone vibrated. He took it out and saw a message from Ye Chunshui.

She was thanking him for saving her and said she hoped for a chance to repay his kindness properly.

Mu Lin ignored it. He had no interest in juggling a wife and mistresses. One Li Xue was already a handful. Why bother with more trouble?