Chapter 96: Wu Long's Scheme

It dawned on Xiaowang. 'So this is what you were waiting for, huh? In the end, you just want to use me to crush the Li Group, don't you? Half a month ago, I might have fallen for it, but not anymore.'

But he couldn't say that out loud. He replied obediently,

"Of course. It's time to put the pressure on. The Li Group has been playing tricks lately, sneaking away with extra construction materials. I've already warned them several times."

When Wu Long heard there was bad blood between them, his eyes narrowed.

"Haha, let me tell you, the Li Group's cash reserves are completely dry. If you go demand payment now, I guarantee that girl Li Xue will get on her knees and beg you. It's not even out of the question that she'd spend the night with you."

Xiaowang frowned again. 'Why do they all sing the same tune? Wasn't the beating Yang Jian got enough?'

But openly defying Wu Long was out of the question, so he quickly agreed.

"Is that so? Thank you for the tip, Chairman Wu. Haha, I'm off to enjoy myself, then."

After hanging up, Xiaowang didn't even bother with his skewers. He immediately dialed the number for the Li Group's Special Project Team.

Hearing the phone ring, Chen Xi couldn't be bothered to answer it. He said to Mu Lin, "Brother Lin, it must be for you. You get it."

Mu Lin had already reached for the phone. He picked it up and answered, "Hello, Special Project Team. How can I help you?"

"I'm looking for Vice Team Leader Mu!" Xiaowang was very polite, afraid that any improper remark might provoke Mu Lin.

"Speaking!"

"Vice Team Leader Mu, how is your group's business doing recently? What about your financial situation?"

"Business is smooth, funds are ample, everything is fine. Who is this?"

"It's Xiaowang! I'm the Li Group's biggest construction material supplier!" Xiaowang said.

Mu Lin remembered him. The one who had angrily cut off their supply because his brother got beaten, only to end up kneeling and apologizing.

"Why are you asking me about the group's business situation?"

Xiaowang said hurriedly, "Wu Long told me the Li Group's funds have dried up and that I should demand payment for the materials. It looks like he's trying to drive the Li Group into the ground! But you're saying everything is fine?"

The corners of Mu Lin's mouth lifted. 'This is what's so pathetic about Wu Long. He's being led around by the nose.'

'He has no idea the group has already received a massive investment. Our financial situation couldn't be healthier.'

"Don't you worry about that," Mu Lin said with a smile. "You want your accounts receivable, right? I'll have a word with the finance department and get you paid right away."

"No, no, no! I'll just go through the official channels to ask finance for the money. No need to trouble you!"

Mu Lin narrowed his eyes. 'This kid knows how to handle things.'

After hanging up, Mu Lin stroked his chin. 'Wu Long thinks he's succeeded. He'll definitely come here to gloat and cause trouble.'

'I should give Li Xue a heads-up.'

'The Lu Family's dogs will probably coordinate with him to stir up trouble too.'

They were short-staffed everywhere right now. To keep the project moving forward, Li Xue hadn't fired the troublemakers, only withheld their so-called bonuses.

When Wu Long showed up, they were certain to act up again.

Mu Lin sent Li Xue a text message to warn her.

"Wu Long thinks the group's capital chain is broken. He's on his way to cause trouble."

When Li Xue received the text, her mind was in turmoil.

'Where does Mu Lin get so much inside information? I'm the general manager of this group, so why can't I get this kind of news?'

'Whatever. I need to get ready.'

Wu Long took a shower and even had an intimate moment with Xiaomimi.

Now, he was swaggering up to the front of the Li Group's building.

The large, gilded characters spelling out the company name were infuriating to look at.

'I'll have them replaced later!'

Wu Long approached unhurriedly, watched intently by Captain Meng, who had already been notified.

"Is there a flower on my face?" Wu Long sneered, glaring at Captain Meng.

Captain Meng said coldly, "You're not welcome here! Please leave!"

Wu Long burst out laughing. "Not welcome? What right do you have to not welcome me? Without me, bankruptcy is your only option!"

"I'm your savior, you know that?"

"Now have Li Yinhe come out and kneel before me!"

As soon as he said this, the entire lobby erupted into chaos.

'Wu Long is here! He's probably going to cause a huge scene again.'

The employees who were in the middle of their work hurried upstairs, and the front desk, as planned, immediately notified Li Xue.

Just as Wu Long was about to walk further in, Captain Meng blocked his path.

"No appointment or access pass, unauthorized personnel are prohibited!"

This was said so seriously that it made Wu Long laugh.

"And what if I insist on going in? What can you do about it?"

With that, Wu Long prepared to force his way in.

The thugs behind him looked menacing, and the aura they exuded made Captain Meng gulp.

He wasn't Mu Lin; he couldn't just dominate a trained fighter like Wu Long.

He couldn't help but retreat step by step, clearing a path for Wu Long.

Wu Long shot him a contemptuous glance and walked past with a cold smirk.

Humiliation. He wished the ground would swallow him whole.

Captain Meng hated himself. 'Why couldn't I have held out just a little longer? Maybe he would have given up!'

But the mistake had been made. Nothing could be said to change it.

Li Xue stood at the entrance to the lobby, watching Wu Long with cold eyes.

"Where's Li Yinhe? Doesn't he dare to come out and see me?"

Li Xue said flatly, "A meeting with you doesn't require the Chairman's presence."

"Still talking tough!" Wu Long thought the Li Group was clearly out of money. 'How can she still be so calm and composed? She must be putting on an act to confuse me.'

'But I have intel from Young Master Yang, and his power backing me up. How could I be wrong?'

'Can a puny little company like the Li Group really stand against one of the three great families of Anhua City?'

As soon as Li Xue heard this, she knew what Wu Long was going to say and looked at him as if he were a joke.

"The books are empty, aren't they? Without outside help, you won't last another day, right?"

Li Xue patiently played along. "Yes."

Wu Long puffed out his chest and roared, "If that's the case, then stop acting so tough! You really won't give up until you're staring at your own coffin!"

"In all of Anhua City, only the Yuelong Group can save you!"

"I know," Li Xue said slowly.

"If you know, then hurry up and kneel! I might still be able to think of something for you!"

But Li Xue remained standing, straight as a board, showing no sign of submission.

"And what solution could you possibly come up with?" Li Xue asked nonchalantly.

In this world, the only one who truly coveted the Li Group and plotted to swallow it whole was the Yuelong Group.

She had long suspected that this sudden disaster was deliberately orchestrated by Wu Long.

It was just that the Li Family had always been blessed with good fortune, and with incredible courage, they had turned the crisis into an opportunity.

Their dedication to their clients had finally moved Zhu Qiyu, securing his investment.

Now, Wu Long stood before her, posturing like a victor.

The culprit was now clear as day.

'It was definitely him.'

"Thank you, Chairman Wu, for going to such great lengths to create so many problems for the Li Group. I've never seen such elaborate schemes in my entire life," Li Xue said. "However, the Li Group doesn't need saving by the Yuelong Group."

"Please leave immediately and don't disrupt our work. Otherwise, I'll have to call security."

Wu Long sneered. "If you don't sign this transfer agreement, the nine-thirty financial news program will feature a blockbuster story about the Li Group's absurd business strategy leading to catastrophic losses."

"By then, Elder Li's lifelong reputation will be utterly ruined!"

Li Xue smiled. "Why don't you check the official website of the Nanjiang Province Economic Daily? Is there any particularly big news about our company?"

"What the fuck?"

Wu Long's mouth twitched, his eyes widening.

A special report: "Genius Zhu Qiyu Focuses on New-Era Living Environments, Enters the Construction Industry."

The woman in the photo signing a contract face-to-face with Zhu Qiyu was none other than Li Xue.

He, Wu Long, had gotten up bright and early just to laugh at the Li Group's misfortune.

Now, he had become the joke instead.

'No, no, no! I can't let you get off so easily!'

Driven into a frenzy, Wu Long formed his hands into claws and lunged straight at Li Xue.

His killing intent was overwhelming.

Li Xue had never seen anything like this. Before she could react, she fell to the ground.

"Help!"

A blurry figure flashed out from the hallway, stopping right in front of Li Xue.

BANG!

The figure took the blow and shuddered.

But a moment later, he unleashed an infinitely powerful force, blasting it toward Wu Long.

Wu Long was sent flying like a rubber ball. He tumbled several times before slamming into a large boulder at the entrance.

The boulder was knocked askew.

Still in shock, Li Xue looked up at the tall, familiar figure who had saved her.

Drops of blood fell from his body.

Li Xue's heart pounded violently.

'Mu Lin!!!!!'