Chapter 344: 340. Inviting a Wolf into the House (Please subscribe, monthly tickets!)

At this moment, Zhao Lifeng suddenly thought that if their Fengli Group truly became part of the Zhang Ran System, it might actually be a pretty good choice.

At the very least, based on everything he had seen, the operational and integrative capabilities of the Zhang Ran System were simply not on the same level as their Fengli Group.

Dahe Express had already completed its layout, and its operational efficiency from top to bottom was astonishing!

Although Biaoxue Company was small in scale, what they brought to the table was absolutely not small, and they had also quickly reached a consensus.

Yet they were still bickering, which left a bitter taste in Zhao Lifeng's heart!

"Perhaps this is also an opportunity?" Zhao Lifeng thought to himself.

"Mr. Zhang, give me a little more time; we are still meeting to discuss it," Zhao Lifeng said in a low voice.

"I am giving you three more days. If you haven't reached a consensus in three days, I don't mind switching to another partner.

Or, if Chairman Zhao finds it inconvenient, I can do the work for you," Zhang Ran said calmly.

Zhao Lifeng's eyes narrowed; although he had just been thinking that being part of the Zhang Ran System might be quite good, that did not mean he actually wanted to become a member of the Zhang Ran System.

"Mr. Zhang, what do you mean by that?" Zhao Lifeng asked.

"It means nothing. If you haven't reached a consensus after three days, or if you are still discussing it, then I can help Chairman Zhao ask the other shareholders for their opinions. If they don't agree, then this matter is over," Zhang Ran said.

Zhao Lifeng understood what Zhang Ran meant; he was going to come over in person to force the issue. When that time came, there would truly be no more capital left to drag things out.

"I won't trouble Mr. Zhang," Zhao Lifeng said, and then he hung up the phone.

At this moment, he also realized a problem: Zhang Ran was a bit too overbearing, so overbearing that he would even come over to force a company that wasn't even a member of the Zhang Ran System.

However, at the same time, Zhao Lifeng's mind was also considering other matters.

If Zhang Ran really came over to negotiate in person, it would certainly intensify the emotions within their company, but this might not necessarily be a bad thing.

Zhao Lifeng was truly fed up with the current situation; not to mention the various constraints, many things could not even reach a consensus.

If things continued like this, their Fengli Group might really be unable to reap any benefits in the coming tide.

Thinking of this, Zhao Lifeng secretly made a decision in his heart, then pushed open the door to the conference room and walked in.

When he received Zhang Ran's call just now, he had been in a meeting with people from the company, and the content of the meeting was precisely about the cooperation with Dahe Express.

Seeing the situation inside where they were still arguing endlessly, Zhao Lifeng frowned slightly, then sat back in his seat and watched everyone bickering.

"Chairman, I do not agree..." one of them said hurriedly upon seeing Zhao Lifeng return.

However, Zhao Lifeng did not let him finish his sentence, instead saying directly: "Zhang Ran just called. Aren't you curious about what Zhang Ran said?"

Someone's eyes flickered as they asked: "What did Zhang Ran say?"

"He is questioning our efficiency and doesn't really want to cooperate with us anymore. To put it bluntly, he's looking down on us," Zhao Lifeng said mockingly.

Hearing this, someone slapped the table and said: "We haven't even said anything yet, and he's looking down on us? Does he really think he's something special?"

Once these words were out, the others nearby looked at him as if he were a fool. If they had said this yesterday, it might have been fine, but today, didn't he look at the news?

There was a hint of mockery in Zhao Lifeng's eyes; these were the words spoken by their company's shareholders!

"Ahem, everyone, let me say a word," Wen Jing, the representative of Galaxy Capital, spoke up.

Everyone's gaze turned toward him.

Wen Jing began: "It's like this. I have some understanding of this Zhang Ran System. Everyone, or perhaps Chairman Zhao, might not yet fully grasp the meaning of Li Yiting's statement that Zhang Ran has a certain level of control over all enterprises in the Zhang Ran System."

"What do you mean by that?"

"I mean, let's not fall into Zhang Ran's trap. Is Zhang Ran really that impatient? A decision for a large company cannot be completed in such a short time, right?

Could he, Zhang Ran, not know that? Then what is the significance of him making this call now? Is it really just to get everyone to cooperate?"

"Indeed, although on the surface it looks like our Fengli Group is in the dominant position in this cooperation, and one could even say we are gaining great benefits, is Zhang Ran really that kind-hearted? Or does everyone think he is a great philanthropist?"

Once these words were out, everyone's expressions became strange.

They really couldn't understand Galaxy Capital's tactics; they were clearly the biggest beneficiaries of this cooperation, yet now they had become the biggest opponents.

"Chairman Zhao, I don't want to say anything else about other matters, as it has no meaning. I just want to point out one thing: Zhang Ran's purpose is absolutely not that simple. He might be starting with Dahe Express to achieve the goal of controlling our Fengli Group."

"Perhaps everyone is guessing why we at Galaxy Capital are doing this. Yes, we have investments in Dahe Express, but we have no say there at all; the entire Dahe Express is under Meng He's control.

Or, one could say it's under Zhang Ran's control. Even if such a Dahe Express were merged into our Fengli Group, could we really intervene?

Let's not end up in a situation where we can't control Dahe Express, but instead get swallowed by them, the Fengli Group."

"Wen Jing, aren't you being a bit alarmist? Any person with a clear eye can see that this cooperation is a huge leap forward for us. Even if we bear some risks, it's not as mysterious as you make it sound, right?"

"Also, do you really think we are just here to freeload? Even if he, Zhang Ran, has great ability, could he really turn the world upside down?"

"I don't know what grudges or conflicts of interest your Galaxy Capital has with this Zhang Ran, but I hope you stay in your place."

"Don't put it so harshly. I feel that what Wen Jing said is correct; this Zhang Ran is no pushover..."

Zhao Lifeng watched as the two sides started arguing again, and the decision in his heart became even firmer.

He could not let Fengli Group continue like this; otherwise, it would truly become a pile of loose sand. Forget about rising in the coming tide; even maintaining the current situation might be difficult.

"Zhang Ran? I hope I'm making the right choice by following you this time," Zhao Lifeng murmured to himself.

He had no other way at this moment; he could only invite Zhang Ran in. Although this meant inviting a wolf into the house, it was indeed the best way forward right now.