Chapter 299: Song Qing's Threat

Seeing the middle‑aged man at the doorway, Ma Jian's complexion changed instantly, and he hurried over to Jiang Feng's side, lowering his voice to warn him.

"Young Master Jiang, this man's name is Song Qing, the head of the Song Family in the Provincial Capital!"

"His wife is Xia Minjun of the Xia Family; this guy leans on being the Xia family's son‑in‑law, and these years he's been arrogant and overbearing in Jiangnan, swallowing up the shares of many regional chambers of commerce. He probably heard today that the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce is changing leadership, and came especially to reap benefits!"

Duanmu Hongjie frowned at this moment, and quietly added from beside.

"Yeah, Young Master Jiang, this Song Qing is really despicable, always targeting weak chambers, using a pretense of cooperation to snatch resources; the neighboring city's chamber was almost dissolved after he swindled it!"

Jiang Feng, upon hearing this, stepped forward a half step without showing any emotion, positioning himself beside Su Xueyan.

He also roughly saw that Song Qing was not coming in good faith.

Song Qing, accompanied by several black‑clad bodyguards, swaggered into the Banquet Hall.

He scanned the room, finally landing on Ma Jian and Duanmu Hongjie, a disdainful cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"You two little guys are actually here as well; it seems the new president of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce has some ability, managing to get the Ma Family and the Duanmu Family to come and support."

After all, everyone belongs to the Provincial Capital Nine Great Families, so Song Qing naturally had to greet the two.

However, his tone was arrogant, and he gave no regard to these two young masters of the top provincial elite families.

After a brief greeting, Song Qing ignored them and walked straight to the center of the Banquet Hall, looking around and shouting loudly.

"Who is the newly appointed president of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce? Step forward so I can see."

Su Xueyan inhaled deeply; although she felt his momentum was fierce and his aura imposing, she still stepped forward voluntarily.

"I am Su Xueyan, the newly appointed president of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce. I wonder what guidance Mr. Song has for today's visit?"

Song Qing sized up Su Xueyan from head to toe, seeing how young she was and how she could not possibly manage a chamber, and immediately burst into a loud laugh.

"Your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce really has no one left, letting a weak woman become president?"

He shook his head, his tone growing more contemptuous.

"Think back to that old fellow Su Ruiqing; although his mind was a bit backward, he was still a face of the Jiangcheng business world, and could say a few words in the Jiangnan business circle. You're so young and have no experience; can you command the crowd? Hahaha!"

The surrounding merchants bowed their heads; no one dared speak.

Song Qing's faction was too powerful; they simply couldn't provoke him and could only watch helplessly as the new president was mocked.

Su Ruiqing trembled with anger; just as he was about to step forward to rebut, Su Xueyan blocked him.

Su Xueyan looked at Song Qing, her face showing no panic at all, and said calmly without deference or arrogance.

"Mr. Song, youth does not mean lack of ability, and gender cannot determine a person's skill. Since everyone is willing to trust me and elect me president, I will certainly do my utmost to run the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce well and not disappoint anyone."

"I wonder what Mr. Song's sudden visit today is really about; please state it plainly."

"She is a sharp‑tongued little girl, with a bit of daring."

Song Qing restrained his smile, his complexion darkening.

"Since you're so direct, I won't beat around the bush either."

He took a step forward, his face full of disdain.

"Your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce's development over the years has been rather mediocre; its projects lack highlights, profits are average, and this has seriously affected the overall reputation of our Jiangnan business world."

"So I'm here for one purpose: to give your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce a chance to develop. Starting today, my Song Family will establish a trust fund in Jiangcheng."

At this point, Song Qing's mouth curled into a calculating smile.

"If your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce puts up 20 billion in capital to our trust fund, I guarantee that no matter how the market changes, everyone in your chamber will have a mouthful of food. How about it, President Su? Does this count as a great gift from me to your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce?"

"Bah! Song Qing, stop putting on airs here!"

Ma Jian was the first who couldn't hold back, stepping forward to retort, pointing at Song Qing's nose and scolding.

"Scamming money is still scamming, and you talk about it all high‑falutin; what a big face you have! Miss Su, don't believe this guy's nonsense; 20 billion in his hands is like throwing meat buns at a dog. It goes in and never comes back, just wasted, better to feed a dog!"

"Exactly! Miss Su, Song Qing's trust fund is a scam; previously a chamber believed his nonsense, invested money, and not only got no returns, even the principal couldn't be recovered, and they could only consider themselves unlucky!"

Song Qing's complexion turned iron‑blue instantly, his eyes glaring at Ma Jian and Duanmu Hongjie.

"You two still‑wet‑with‑mother's‑milk boys, do you even have the right to speak here?"

The Ma family and the Duanmu family may be extraordinary, but his status compared to Ma Jian and Duanmu Hongjie is worlds apart.

These two, in his eyes, are just juniors, not yet qualified to speak directly with him.

He turned his head toward Su Xueyan, his tone carrying naked threat.

"Miss Su, behind me stand the Xia and Song families of the Provincial Capital; could you still be deceived?"

"20 billion may not be a small sum for you, but if you let me manage it, within three years I guarantee to double the return, and then your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce will leap to become a top Jiangnan chamber—a huge boon!"

Song Qing paused, showing no concealment of his threatening intent.

"Of course, you may also refuse. But let me be clear: if you don't know your place and obstruct the development of the Jiangnan business world… then even the Provincial Capital Nine Great Families won't agree…"

These words instantly made the atmosphere turn heavy.

"Mr. Song, this is not cooperation at all, it's forced buying and selling!"

Su Xueyan's face turned icy, showing no retreat.

"20 billion is the foundation of our Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce; it cannot be handed to an unknown trust fund to manage. If you come to discuss cooperation, we welcome it; but if you come to force a donation, then you should leave!"

"Leave?"

Song Qing let out a cold laugh, his tone bearing a hint of ferocity.

"Miss Su, you do have backbone, but backbone can't be eaten. I'll give you one more chance: agree or not?"

His bodyguards also stepped forward, exuding a dangerous aura, clearly threatening.

Su Ruiqing at this moment walked to Su Xueyan's side, his cloudy eyes filled with anger.

"Xue Yan, grandpa supports you! Though our Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce is not as strong as the Xia and Song families, we cannot let anyone bully us; at worst, we die and the net breaks!"

Song Qing watched this scene, his smile completely vanished, his gaze filled with murderous intent.

"Good! Very good! Looks like your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce refuses the offered wine and drinks the penalty wine; then don't blame me for being unkind! Bring them!"

He raised his hand and gave a signal to the bodyguards behind him.

"Surround this Here for me; if we don't settle the 200 billion matter today, no one may think of leaving!"

The black-clad bodyguards immediately responded with a sound, drew the gear at their waists, and were about to move forward to block the crowd.

Slow!

Jiang Feng suddenly opened his mouth, instantly making the bodyguards stop their actions.

He slowly walked to Su Xueyan's side, his gaze coldly fixed on Song Qing.

"Mr. Song, you want to snatch money in Jiangcheng; did you come to the wrong place?"

Song Qing squinted his eyes, scanning Jiang Feng up and down.

"Who are you? This Here has nothing to do with you; those who are sensible, hurry and roll to the side, don't delay my business!"

"Who I am is not important."

Jiang Feng's mouth corner lifted a trace of Cold Smile.

"What matters is, the 200 billion you want, not even a Minute can be taken, and if you dare make any move here today, I guarantee you won't get out of Jiangcheng."