Chapter 480: Important Matters

Xiao Shitou hurriedly stood up and grabbed Ru Meng's hand,

"Sister, let's go. A new bubble tea shop opened near our company, and they have a very tasty milk tea. I want to treat you."

Upon hearing about the milk tea, Ru Meng exclaimed happily, "Brother, that's great, this tea leaf is basically undrinkable, too bitter."

After saying that, she stood up and followed Xiao Shitou.

I saw the brother and sister happily walk away.

I was also very happy.

Zhao Xiaohua then took out a cigarette and handed it to me,

"Brother, speak up. What should we do next? I'll follow whatever you say."

Right now, Zaocheng's real estate market is excellent. We still have three projects that haven't launched yet. Jinhege said they should be completed by the second half of the year.

As soon as those three projects launch, they'll sell out, and then we'll have liquid capital in hand.

We can acquire more land in Zaocheng.

Tian Shi, newly arrived in Zaocheng, is preparing to list two plots of Xin Cheng for sale, and both plots are good,

close to the hospital and the high‑speed rail station.

They have very high investment value.

"Brother, we could try to bid."

Zhao Xiaohua excitedly talked to me about the company's matters.

I took the cigarette,

lit it and took a drag,

"I haven't dealt with Tian Shi of Zaocheng yet. Let's discuss that later."

Xiao Hua, I'm here; I want to tell you that you should keep the chairmanship of Da Heng Group.

I will no longer take part in the company's management."

"Brother, what does that mean? I don't have that much ability. Moreover, I've made so many mistakes before; can you trust me?" Zhao Xiaohua asked softly.

"Of course I believe you. Not only that, next I'll introduce you to Wen Han of the Wen Family in Sijiucheng. Our victory over them this time relies entirely on the Wen Family's support.

Xiao Hua, regarding future company matters, you should consult Wen Han more."

"Brother, I've heard about the Wen Family from Kong Shi; they're very formidable.

Honestly, I don't want to be involved in this; it's too frightening. They're all extremely scheming. Kong Shi says one thing and does another; he almost caused my death.

Brother, only you can face these people.

Seeing them gives me a chill deep inside," Zhao Xiaohua said.

Hearing Zhao Xiaohua say that, I smiled,

"Why be afraid? They're human too. You, once bitten by a snake, fear the well rope for ten years."

I'll no longer be involved in Da Heng Group affairs. Handing the company over to you puts me at ease; Xiao Shitou, you've also been promoted to Vice President,

I have no concerns either; just nurture Xiao Shitou well."

"Xiao Shitou certainly needs nurturing, as does Ru Meng. Brother, I understand your meaning.

You step back behind the scenes, then hand the company to me,

I'll stay at the front; the next focus is to cultivate Xiao Shitou, Ru Meng, and the others, then pass the company into their hands.

Brother, is that what you mean?

"I'll be negotiating with the Wen Family," Zhao Xiaohua asked.

I took a drag, without answering Zhao Xiaohua directly,

but instead stood up,

looking out the window,

after a while, I said, "Xiao Hua, what you said is partly right, but not entirely."

"Brother, what do you mean? You must explain clearly, otherwise I'll get confused, and when I'm confused I'll make mistakes," Zhao Xiaohua hurriedly said.

"The Wen Family has contributed a lot to help us topple the Zhou Family; there's no such thing as a free dinner.

They don't want to exert effort for nothing.

It's not only the Wen Family here, but also the Wang Family,

Xiao Hua, you know, this time to deal with them,

Da Heng Group has already put out all of its assets."

"Putting out all the assets—Brother, what does that mean? I don't understand; isn't Da Heng Group already in our hands?"

"Don't worry, brother. If anyone now has designs on Da Heng Group, I'll defend it to the death."

"This is the Zhao Family's property," Zhao Xiaohua said generously.

I shook my head,

"It's too late, Xiao Hua. You know, because of a few minor conflicts between us, we've doomed the entire Da Heng Group.

Let me be clear with you.

This Da Heng Group no longer belongs to us,

In name it's ours, but in reality it's everyone else's.

The Wang Family wants 400 million in options,

Director Qi's side will come to claim 400 million in old accounts.

The remainder belongs to the Wen Family.

Xiao Hua, this is the reality.

From now on we'll just be the White Glove for them. Do you understand? Regarding Da Heng Group, we have nothing left.

"Is this the ending you wanted?"

After you hear me finish,

Zhao Xiaohua stayed silent for a long while, his two hands clenched into fists,

After a long pause, he suddenly roared,

"Brother, I was wrong, I really was wrong.

They are damn ruthless. I can't accept this outcome. On what authority do they just split our Da Heng Group like this?

No matter which family comes, I'm not afraid.

Brother, I made the mistake, so let them come looking for me.

I'll be tough with them."

I walked up to Xiaohua and gently patted his shoulder,

"What do we have to fight them with? The Zhou Family plus Kong Shi almost took my life. Your sister‑in‑law is still a vegetative patient.

Xiaohua, this is a lesson.

A profound lesson for us.

Sigh, we can only accept it.

This is reality.

Regardless of which family we enlist, whether we win or lose against any family, the loss is ours.

Do you know?"

Zhao Xiaohua was at this moment with tears streaming down his face, sobbing uncontrollably.

I believe Zhao Xiaohua's cries come from the bottom of his heart.

It is his genuine repentance.

What I'm saying is the truth; the two of us brothers have been fighting each other, what have we gained?

Da Heng Group has already become someone else's.

Even if we defeat Kong Shi and the Zhou Family, what then?

Brothers united are as sharp as steel.

Brothers divided will see the family ruined.

I came today to explain this principle to Zhao Xiaohua.

After a while, once Zhao Xiaohua's emotions steadied,

Zhao Xiaohua said, "Brother, I have an idea. While they haven't taken over Da Heng Group yet, we should quickly auction off the assets.

Put all the money from Da Heng Group into our own pockets, then we set up a new stage and play a new act. As for Da Heng Group, we will completely walk away from it."

"Xiaohua, is this possible?

Do you think that once Kong Shi is gone, we can act at will? This Tian Shi belongs to the Wen Family.

They have already made arrangements long ago. If we move even a little, the outcome is unimaginable.

With the Zhou Family, we still have some leeway,

With the Wen Family, we have no leeway at all.

We can only be at their mercy.

Brother, I came here to meet you to explain the situation.

From now on, you will be the chairman at the front desk.

Be their White Glove,

Xiao Shitou, give him more training.

Ru Meng will never come here again."

"Brother, Ru Meng won't come here; didn't you want to hand the group over to her in the end?

My role as chairman is only temporary. Ru Meng should have joined the company earlier. Brother, leave it to me; I will personally cultivate her," Zhao Xiaohua said.

"Xiaohua, why don't you get it yet? What does Ru Meng come here for, to follow you as a White Glove?

Your brain's a bit off, huh." I was somewhat angry.

Zhao Xiaohua, after my criticism,

lowered his head and dared not speak.

"Xiaohua, you are now taking my place here; from now on I will no longer be involved in any company operations. They need someone at the front desk. I don't want to be their White Glove.

I can only push you into this role.

You, on the other hand, are hesitant to make big decisions, suitable for the front.

From now on, I will introduce you to Wen Han; for any matters you should communicate more with him, obey his commands, and I guarantee you will be safe."