Chapter 606: Win-Win Cooperation!

"Impossible!"

"Here, besides you Chen Xiao and Guo Zhengchang, who else dares to oppose our Qi Family!"

Qi Li instinctively thought Chen Xiao was talking nonsense.

Seeing his shocked expression, Chen Xiao sat back:

"Second Uncle Qi, your mood seems quite turbulent right now. How about I give you a minute to calm down and think?"

Qi Li snorted coldly but still furrowed his brow in thought.

And when Chen Xiao said he’d give a minute, he truly gave a minute.

When time passed, Chen Xiao began, "Speaking of which, if it weren’t for the land at Yang Lake and then the incident with Zuo Shu, Dragon Cauldron wouldn’t have come to Shencheng City."

"But ever since Dragon Cauldron and Li Hai got intertwined with Zuo Shu, and with Zuo Shu being killed, and your Qi Family doing unrighteous things to Dragon Cauldron, only then did we take interest in Li Hai."

"But Second Uncle Qi, you should seriously consider how Dragon Cauldron managed to enter Li Hai’s inner circle successfully. Was it because of my friendship with Qi Wei, or perhaps my friend’s special relationship with Qi Wei?"

"None of those. The real reason is that besides you and me, there’s a third force interested in Li Hai! What that force is, I’ve made it clear enough; surely you’ve realized by now?"

When Chen Xiao nearly flat-out mentioned Sacred Heart Church, Qi Li finally had a look of sudden realization.

"Sacred Heart Church!"

"Yes, your Qi Family has always kept your eyes on Dragon Cauldron, all because you haven’t taken Sacred Heart Church seriously. But in reality, Sacred Heart Church poses more danger to your Qi Family than Dragon Cauldron."

"Moreover, from our conversation, I can tell you disdain Jin Peng. Your disdain comes from his ability, but also his status, right? I think there’s no need for us to be at odds."

"The main worry I have is that our rivalry leaves Sacred Heart Church the only beneficiary."

After saying this, Chen Xiao didn’t speak further to Qi Li.

Because he had spoken clearly enough, Qi Li would certainly understand.

The reason Chen Xiao sought Qi Li first was because Qi Li was truly the one in charge of the Qi Family.

All decisions in the Qi Family needed Qi Li’s approval to be executed.

His influence in the Qi Family compelled Chen Xiao to come first.

Only by sorting things out with Qi Li could he move on to negotiate with Jin Peng better!

He hoped Qi Li was a wise man.

More importantly, he hoped Qi Li understood that in this battle, the Qi Family had already lost the advantage.

They could no longer strike against Chen Xiao in the Zhu Nianying case to weaken Dragon Cauldron.

Since the Qi Family had no winning odds, as its leader, Qi Li had to think about how to recoup losses.

Because Chen Xiao’s repeated words were actually hinting to Qi Li.

The people he relied on were abandoning the Qi Family.

The reason those people abandoned the Qi Family was due to Guo Zhengchang’s involvement.

As a smart businessman well-weathered by numerous storms, he knew it was decision time.

After all, Jin Peng was just Jin Peng, not worth mentioning for Qi Li.

When Chen Xiao’s gaze calmly met his, Qi Li smiled and spoke:

"Chen Xiao, before you get my stance, may I ask you a few questions?"

"Go ahead."

Listening to the tone, discerning the mindset.

So Chen Xiao readily agreed without hesitation.

"How old are you this year?"

Qi Li’s first question startled Chen Xiao, who then smiled and replied:

"Turning twenty-four soon."

"So young, yet viewing things with maturity and shrewdness. It’s unimaginable how exciting your life must be to nurture such rare qualities."

"Just consider me someone who has lived two lifetimes," Chen Xiao replied with a sly smile.

Qi Li laughed heartily, "I’ve never heard of you being in life-or-death situations, but it doesn’t matter. Many inexplicable people exist in the world."

With that, Qi Li asked his second question, "Does Guo Zhengchang also think it’s Sacred Heart Church meddling in this matter?"

"He didn’t say, but Grandpa Guo clearly thinks something’s amiss, and I feel the same. If your plan succeeds, coupled with Grandpa Guo being constrained abroad, Dragon Cauldron indeed would be headless."

Qi Li furrowed brows, "Perhaps it’s a coincidence, his health failing at the wrong time."

"Who knows."

Qi Li didn’t continue this topic, but moved on to the final matter, "Alright, you want my stance; likewise, I want yours. After this incident, how do we proceed?"

"From a business perspective, what I advocate is encapsulated in four words—mutual cooperation for mutual benefit!"

Wealth is always limitless.

No single entity can seize all the world’s riches.

Cooperation is eternally the method strong people use for maximizing interests.

"Good. With those four words, it’s enough. I trust you’re not one to speak carelessly."

Chen Xiao smiled, and Qi Li said, "Go find my lawyer; he’ll provide you everything you desire."

"Thank you. From today on... our conflicts are settled, and the road ahead is smooth!"

Qi Li said no more, and Chen Xiao asked nothing further.

After leaving the inquiry room, Chen Xiao went to find Qi Li’s lawyer.

Taking a laptop from the lawyer’s hands, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but marvel; those who’ve made a name in the business world indeed are never simple.

That laptop contained all the evidence of Jin Peng pledging loyalty for profit!

After a quick glance, Chen Xiao didn’t delay, directly pushing open Jin Peng’s interrogation room.

Upon seeing Chen Xiao, Jin Peng’s vicious gaze instantly erupted with a surge of madness.

"President Chen, you’re truly something; I’m curious on what grounds you brought me to this interrogation room!"

There’s only a one-word slip between interrogation room and inquiry room.

But the gap between the two is like heaven and earth.

Being called to the inquiry room by police just means relevance to the case.

But interrogation room implies serious involvement, even being a suspect in the criminal case.

Chen Xiao coldly glanced at Jin Peng and said in a stern voice, "Jin Peng, I advise you not to squawk at me, got it?"

"I don’t get it, what can you do? If you don’t give me a perfect explanation, I’ll have my lawyer notify the embassy. You’re seriously violating my personal freedom, even insulting my dignity!"

"Violating your freedom? Insulting your dignity? Jin Peng, if you’re going to talk like that, we have a lot to discuss today."

Chen Xiao wasn’t bothered by Jin Peng’s rebuke, then proceeded to play a recording.

"Heh... The Zhu Nianying case, I saw it with my own eyes when she had the incident in ’00."

"Are you certain?"

"Of course. I witnessed her disappearance and the entire process of her body being disposed of, plus I recorded some details at the time! Just in case someone comes looking for her next time, then I’d be prepared for the investigation."

"Professor Jin is indeed a professor, able to conduct such actions! Aren’t you detectives supposed to have righteous hearts?"

"I’m not some detective, just a scholar, and scholarship never distinguishes between justice and evil!"