Chapter 571: 567. A New Year's Gift for Mr. Zhang (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)

Seeing Wang Chen and the others arrive, Mu Jinyuan narrowed his eyes and said, "Old Mister Wang, do you really have to get involved in this?"

Not only had he gotten involved himself, but he had also helped Zhang Ran recruit more people once again.

Wang Chen laughed and said, "What does Boss Mu mean by that? Are you implying that I'm too old and should just stay home and wait to die in peace?"

Mu Jinyuan chuckled lightly: "I didn't mean that; it's just that I truly cannot fathom why Old Mister Wang would make such a decision. Wouldn't it be better to just watch the battle from the sidelines?"

A while back, Wang Chen's choice to side with Zhang Ran was understandable; after all, Zhang Ran had come to help in advance at that time, and Wang Chen also wanted to earn more favors from Zhang Ran.

But Wang Chen didn't need to get involved in this matter at all, and no one would make things difficult for him, even if he just stood by as a spectator. Once Zhang Ran won, if Wang Chen used up the favor from last time, he would still gain some benefits.

But now, Wang Chen still chose to side with Zhang Ran—does he really think that highly of Zhang Ran?

Moreover, looking at the people around Zhang Ran at this moment, Mu Jinyuan felt a bit dazed for a moment.

One must know that this is Hong Kong, and they are the local powerhouses, while Zhang Ran is considered a dragon crossing the river.

But what is the result now?

So many local Hong Kong tycoons are supporting Zhang Ran; although it is still quite a bit less than their side, this is already astonishing enough.

If this were on the mainland, Mu Jinyuan believes the number of people supporting Zhang Ran would be even greater.

He could think of this, and others could naturally think of it too; for a moment, their hearts all felt a bit heavy.

Hearing Mu Jinyuan's question, Wang Chen sighed and said, "I also want to honestly stay at home and enjoy my retirement, not wanting to come out and be a nuisance, but who told my descendants to be so incapable? I have no choice but to do this."

It seemed like he didn't answer Mu Jinyuan's question, but in reality, it had already made it completely clear: he, Wang Chen, thinks highly of Zhang Ran and does not think highly of you, Mu Jinyuan.

"Chairman Wang, it seems we are going to face off again; this can be considered fulfilling one of my wishes." At this moment, Qiu Qianyang spoke up.

Wang Chen smiled and said, "The waves of the Yangtze River push the waves ahead; we, the waves ahead, can't always block the path, can we?"

"Chairman Wang is joking. Whether the waves behind can push over the waves ahead still depends on the ability of the waves behind, and Chairman Wang's wave ahead is quite large," Qiu Qianyang said seriously.

Both sides were at daggers drawn for a long time, but there was no movement, and Mu Yuan being hit was just hit in vain.

Unless Mu Yuan fought back right now, but he looked at the people standing beside Zhang Sicheng at this moment as well as the people beside himself, and silently swallowed this anger.

This time was just a small farce, and everyone dispersed soon after; Zhang Ran and the others continued their own conversations.

"Mr. Zhang, aren't you going to chat more with those people and try to win them over?" Wang Chen said with a smile.

Zhang Ran knew he was talking about those neutral people, and he smiled: "Win them over for what? Is this something that can be won over in a word or two?"

I believe they also have the mindset of waiting for a better price right now. If I go to win them over now, I estimate the price paid won't be small, and in my view, they aren't worth that price yet."

Zhang Ran spoke without any politeness; how could he not understand the thoughts of these people? Neutrality is not completely neutral either.

It can be said that most of these people are actually preparing to wait for a better price, but what does that have to do with Zhang Ran?

He has already made preparations; even if these people eventually join Mu Jinyuan and the others, and even if it is the kind that supports them with all their might, he wouldn't take it to heart otherwise.

Perhaps he could even take the opportunity to...

"Mr. Zhang is imposing; it seems I made the right choice again this time," Wang Chen said with a smile.

The more Zhang Ran was like this, the more settled his heart became, which also showed that Zhang Ran was full of confidence at this moment.

Others also spoke up one after another, and for a time, the atmosphere on Zhang Ran's side also began to liven up.

At the same time, Zhang Sicheng's side also began to gradually liven up, as some younger generation tycoons of the neutral faction began to make contact with them.

Of course, Mu Yuan had people on his side too, and quite a few of them.

This was also a private confrontation, only it was a confrontation between the younger generation.

And don't underestimate these younger people; to a certain extent, they can already influence the choices of their elders.

Those who could come here today were basically people who were highly regarded, so they naturally had some say.

Take Zhang Sicheng for example; if Zhang Sicheng insisted on winning over a certain tycoon, then as long as he could lay out his reasons, Zhang Ran's side would consider it carefully.

This was also a form of respect and cultivation for Zhang Sicheng, cultivating his ability and confidence.

The banquet lasted for about three hours, and during this time, everyone also had some exchanges.

By the end, they had almost divided their respective camps.

Of course, there would definitely be secret exchanges later on; these were hard to avoid.

When it was almost time to leave, Zhang Ran also spoke with Wang Chen, Fang Chengfeng, and these people about the next steps, not even hiding it from this group from Galaxy Capital.

"Next, we will take this Fang Da as the first target. I hope we can have a good start, and I also hope everyone can work together. Rest assured, I, Zhang Ran, will never treat you all unfairly," Zhang Ran said in a relaxed tone.

Fang Chengfeng and the others all nodded silently. Since they had already made their decision, they would just do whatever Zhang Ran said.

As long as Zhang Ran's distribution was reasonable, they had nothing to complain about.

In fact, they had come today well-prepared; just like Wang Chen, his main purpose was not to give Zhang Ran a lot of money, or even a lot of support.

His main job was to keep Qiu Qianyang entangled so he wouldn't have it too easy.

"This is also our New Year's gift to Mr. Zhang," Fang Chengfeng said with a smile.

"Thank you, cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Just as Zhang Ran and the others were attending the banquet, Gu Panpan felt her head grow a size larger.

Not one of the four little ones was easy to deal with; from time to time, they would stir up some trouble, and their constant chattering was very annoying.

"Liu Kai, how about we don't have children in the future?" Gu Panpan said with a longing look.

In just a few hours, she felt she had developed a fear of children; it was too terrifying, simply annoying to death.

Liu Kai also felt his head was incredibly large at this moment; these children couldn't be hit or scolded—at the very least, he didn't dare to.

Each one was very mischievous, and since his sister and brother-in-law had entrusted them to him, it meant they trusted him, so he couldn't let anything happen to them.

Hearing his wife's words, Liu Kai nodded in agreement, "Children are the most annoying things; I..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw Zhang Xiaotao run away quickly. He couldn't even care about talking and hurriedly got up to chase after him; Gu Panpan sighed helplessly.