Chapter 423: Each Having Their Own Calculations
Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter
As Luo Yue grew bigger, almost all pharmaceutical companies could buy the company’s shares. Even if they weren’t subcontractors, they could benefit from their relationships with Luo Yue’s subcontractors. Except Yuan Bei Corporation.
Not only had their young CEO failed to be selected, he was also ridiculed and expelled. He had become a joke—not only in the pharmaceutical industry, but also among civilians.
Even if Yuan Bei’s problems were solvable, they wouldn’t remain the number one pharmaceutical corporation in Asia. Furthermore, even if Yuan Bei could solve them, their young CEO couldn’t.
But Yuan Bei no longer needed to resist, because Luo Yue had attacked them first. They seemed to have a great enmity with Yuan Bei. Not only did they expel Yuan Qibing from the conference before the whole world, they also declared that those collaborating with Yuan Bei Corporation would be rejected by Luo Yue.
Bam—Yuan Qibing slammed the table. Before their corporation could act, this newcomer dared to set them up. It was outrageous.
What angered him further was that the men his father had sent to capture Ning Qingxue were on the missing plane.
“Luo Yue, okay, okay… Since I can’t have Ning Qingxue, I’ll use Yu Miaodan instead. Although you’re a bit old, it’ll make you dirtier in bed…” Yuan Qibing’s tone was cold; the veins in his head throbbed.
A man in his 50s walked in calmly, “Bing, you’re too impetuous.” Behind him was a middle-aged man of medium build in his 40s.
Yuan Qibing quickly stood, “Dad, Uncle Ping, you’re here.”
The man in his 50s was the CEO of Yuan Bei Corporation, Yuan Zhirong. Uncle Ping was Yuan Zhirong’s right-hand man. Many years ago, Yuan Zhirong had saved Che Weiping’s life. To repay this debt, Che Weiping essentially gave his life to Yuan Zhirong and changed his name to Yuan Weiping.
Yuan Zhirong sat down and said, “It’s said people plan, and heaven decides. This failure is just bad luck, not a miscalculation on our part. But I’m surprised that a mere company like Luo Yue dares to attack us. They are just newcomers; how dare they!”
“Dad, do they have strong backing?” Yuan Qibing calmed down. His annoyance stemmed from the loss of Ning Qingxue.
Yuan Zhirong shook his head, “I had Weiping investigate; he found no strong governmental support. Luo Yue has two CEOs: Zang Jiayan, a retired soldier, and Yu Miaodan, whose origins are mysterious. I still haven’t discovered where she comes from. My only concern is Ye Ling of the Ye family, who recently appeared in Flowing Snake. She might be connected to Luo Yue’s higher-ups. Perhaps Fei Yu’s selection was due to Ye Ling.”
Yuan Qibing was dazed, “Beijing’s Ye family? If they’re supporting Luo Yue, doesn’t that mean we can’t get revenge?”
He considered that if the Ye family protected Luo Yue, it would be difficult to obtain Yu Miaodan. Although the Ye family wasn’t as powerful as before, it remained significant.
Yuan Zhirong shook his head, “Ye Ling is nothing to worry about; she doesn’t represent the Ye family. She’s acting independently. Furthermore, the Ye family can barely manage themselves, much less support Luo Yue. If the Ye family were involved in pharmaceuticals, we’d need to be careful, but they aren’t.”
Yuan Qibing nodded. He understood his father’s meaning. There was reportedly internal conflict within the Ye family. Ye Weiqi and Ye Weijin, both high-ranking officials in Beijing, had been expelled. Ye Wenqi died within half a year. Furthermore, the patriarch, Ye Beirong, had retired, and the Ye family lacked a successful younger generation. They’d been forced to promote Ye Zifeng, in his 20s, as the new family leader. So, although the Ye family still held the name of one of China’s five great families, it was declining. Even so, they were still beyond the Yuan family’s reach.
“Luo Yue is acting like a child, saying those who cooperate with us will be excluded. Hmm, do they think they can win like this?” Yuan Zhirong sneered.
Yuan Qibing opened his mouth to suggest that Yuan Bei would also reject those collaborating with Luo Yue. His father’s words, however, revealed a more mature approach.
But then, Yuan Zhirong seemed to ignore his son’s expression and continued, “Bing, you can also announce that those who collaborate with Luo Yue will never be considered by Yuan Bei.”
“Dad, won’t that make us as immature as Luo Yue? You just said…” Although he wanted to object, he felt his father was right. They couldn’t act immaturely.
“Immature? I’ll show them we can be just as immature. I want to see who’s more immature.” Yuan Zhirong sneered.
He continued, “Weiping, immediately spread rumors denigrating the beauty pill, and rumors that the healthy pill causes organ failure. We need expert testimony. I’ll contact the Department of Hygiene and Medicine. If I can’t destroy them completely, I’ll quit business. At the same time, I’ll use journalists to promote Luo Yue. Weiping, remember, we must make victims believe it’s due to the pills; we can’t buy this favor.”
“Dad, you mean we pretend to be immature and fight openly, while secretly attacking from behind?” Yuan Qibing looked surprised. Though he wanted to do this, he found it harsh. His father would use the government, media, and victims to crush Luo Yue. This was much easier.
Then, Yuan Qibing suddenly remembered the Ye family. Although declining, they were still a force the Yuan family shouldn't antagonize. He said, “Dad, if the Ye family…”
Yuan Zhirong waved his hand, “Bing’er, do as I say. The Ye family won’t help Luo Yue. Even if they do, they’ll be dealt with. Furthermore, the current Ye family leader, Ye Zifeng, is very conservative. It’s highly unlikely they’ll intervene, but I actually hope they do.”
Yuan Zhirong sneered. Yuan Qibing saw his father’s mastermind’s face, boosting his confidence. He felt he still had much to learn from his father.
“Dad, last time you sent men to Flowing Snake, then…” Yuan Qibing recalled his father’s previous words and realized he’d planned this all along.
Yuan Zhirong waved his hand, “Your Uncle Ping will handle it; you don’t need to worry.”
…
Compared to Yuan Bei Corporation’s schemes, Yu Miaodan remained calm. Even if Ye Mo didn’t call, she planned to attack Yuan Bei Corporation—even more so if Ye Mo ordered it.
So when Ye Mo called, Yu Miaodan immediately held a high-level meeting.
Yang Jiu, having recently accomplished much, was allowed to attend. As soon as he arrived, he suggested something shocking: that he and Han Zai would kill the Yuan father and son.
Although Zang Jiayan and others disliked Yang Jiu’s suggestion, Yu Miaodan was moved. It would be a clean solution. Coming from the mafia, she didn’t mind. But Zang Jiayan, from the military, strongly rejected it.
“I’ve noticed many anonymous people in Flowing Snake investigating our corporate secrets. Attacking Yuan Bei Corporation is important, but protecting our secrets is also crucial,” Xu Ping said cautiously.
He wasn’t Earth level yet, only Black level middle stage. Although he had a Chi-increasing pill, he needed to reach Black level peak before using it. His caution stemmed from discovering many ancient martial artists among those who’d come to Flowing Snake. He didn’t mention this to avoid panic.
“Brother Xu feels the same? I’ve felt this for a while. We need to establish a system in Flowing Snake. It’s too chaotic; people come and go casually,” Yu Miaodan frowned.
Zang Jiayan sighed, “Establish a system? Flowing Snake borders three countries. 80% of our land belongs to Lu Se and 20% to Vietnam. Overt rule is a declaration of independence. Neither Lu Se nor Vietnam would allow that. Can we fight two countries?”
Mo Hai sighed, “I fear we’ve already attracted their attention. Flowing Snake was barren before, but now it’s prosperous. Lu Se seems ready to act. However, Ye Qianbei hasn’t returned. I wanted to mention it, but I didn’t know what to do.”