Chapter 683: 679. Bluffing Online (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)

The next morning, while Zhang Ran was still watching the four little ones scramble for food, He Qing walked in.

"Uncle Zhang, there was a call from Tom's side, saying there are some matters he wants to discuss with you. This time, Mr. Weimusi is coming over in person," He Qing said.

Zhang Ran nodded and said, "Then let's set it for the evening. I will meet with Weimusi tonight."

After saying this, Zhang Ran thought of what Zhang Sicheng had said last night and said to He Qing, "You should prepare to find some medical equipment companies and compile their information into a table. Xiao Lu is expected to arrive tomorrow; she will come to inspect the situation here."

He Qing indicated that she understood and immediately went out to get to work.

Of course, she didn't need to intervene in the specific work; after all, the workload was quite large, and she had her own subordinates now.

Or rather, she had always had people, but she hadn't had the authority to direct them directly before.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Zhang Ran stood at the entrance in person to welcome Weimusi. After all, given his age, Zhang Ran would still show him some respect.

Furthermore, Weimusi must have known what Zhang Ran needed by coming this time; otherwise, he wouldn't have come, as that would only be asking for humiliation.

When Zhang Ran truly didn't give someone face, it didn't matter who came.

Seeing Zhang Ran's face, which remained the same as ever, Weimusi was slightly dazed for a moment and sighed inwardly, though he wore a gentle smile on his face.

"Weimusi, long time no see," Zhang Ran greeted with a smile.

Weimusi nodded and said, "Long time no see. I really didn't expect to be able to see you again."

"What? You didn't want to see me?" Zhang Ran laughed.

"If I had a choice, of course I wouldn't want to see you," Weimusi replied very bluntly.

Zhang Ran chuckled and said, "But things didn't go as planned, and I returned after all."

Then the two walked inside, while those who followed, like Tom, could only trail behind.

Liao Wei had also come along today; this was something Tom had strongly requested, but at this moment, Liao Wei and Tom no longer had the intimacy they once had.

Regardless, from today until Liao Wei and Wang Chao divorced, they would absolutely not dare to act too close in front of Zhang Ran, lest they provoke Zhang Ran's disgust.

Watching Zhang Ran chatting and laughing with Weimusi, Liao Wei felt an indescribable sensation in her heart once again.

Even Tom hadn't dared to bring her directly before a figure like Weimusi previously, which meant she wasn't qualified to converse with Weimusi.

Yet such a person had taken the initiative to find Zhang Ran, and his attitude was very amicable. Moreover, Liao Wei could see that Weimusi actually held a deep dread of Zhang Ran.

This dread had seeped into his very bones, and it wasn't just Weimusi who had it; the other family members did as well.

Only a few young people lacked this dread; instead, they felt more curiosity or even hatred.

Perhaps one of their relatives had died under Zhang Ran's retaliation back then; that was also possible.

However, no one cared about this; Weimusi had intentionally brought these people along this time, as this was a screening process.

If anyone displayed this hatred or couldn't control it, they would be eliminated.

Zhang Ran didn't pay any mind to this; if these people dared to provoke him, then he would have an excuse at that time.

Zhang Ran and Weimusi took their seats separately. As for the others, having Yin Long to accompany them was enough; they were not yet qualified to sit at the same table as Zhang Ran and the others.

"Zhang Ran, I roughly know the conditions you have here, but you also know the importance of the South Africa Development Bank shares to our family, so..." Weimusi didn't reminisce with Zhang Ran and went straight to the point.

Of course, he and Zhang Ran had no past to reminisce about; if anything, there was plenty of hatred.

However, when facing family interests, these things could be abandoned at any time.

Zhang Ran interrupted Weimusi, and while pouring him wine, said, "Weimusi, these words of yours are a bit fake. The South Africa Development Bank shares are very important, but it depends on whose hands they are in."

"If you still had the influence, financial power, and resources of the past, then pretend I didn't say anything, but now, the role these shares play in your hands is not very significant."

"Especially since these shares actually don't provide you with much capital every year."

Zhang Ran would not give Weimusi a chance to ask for an exorbitant price.

Weimusi wasn't angry either, and with a very calm expression, he said, "Even if it is as you say, it doesn't mean these shares aren't important; it's just that we currently cannot utilize their potential."

"But when our family rises again, these shares will be able to help us a great deal."

"But haven't you already been slowly declining?" Zhang Ran said softly.

This was a fact. While it was said that they had recovered a lot of strength over these years, in reality, in terms of influence and some other aspects, their family had indeed declined.

And the South Africa Development Bank shares played the biggest role in this regard.

"Furthermore, I won't say much about other matters regarding Fengli Finance, but its potential is absolutely huge, perhaps not even weaker than the South Africa Development Bank. Such a deal is actually quite worthwhile," Zhang Ran said, raising his glass.

Weimusi clinked glasses with Zhang Ran, sighed, and said, "This line might work to fool others, but don't try to fool me with it."

"You don't believe it?" Zhang Ran said with a half-smile.

"I don't!" Weimusi replied decisively.

"Since that's the case, we don't need to talk anymore, because there is a huge gap between our two sides regarding the value of Fengli Finance. Continuing to talk would just be a waste of time," Zhang Ran said.

He then began to invite Weimusi to eat, truly showing no intention of discussing it further.

It wasn't until half an hour later that Weimusi sighed again, "Why are you always so aggressive? What exactly gives you such sufficient confidence?"

"I just have that much confidence in Fengli Finance!" Zhang Ran said with a smile, his expression full of self-assurance.

Anyway, regardless of whether others believed it or not, he believed it!

These things actually rely on bluffing; if you bluff until others believe you, then it becomes real.

Weimusi stopped talking. Fengli Finance was good, but in his heart, it absolutely did not hold as much weight as the South Africa Development Bank shares.

But the current situation was that Fengli Finance could provide them with a lot of help—resources, capital, and so on.

These were things their family urgently needed. Of course, there was also the matter of resolving the conflicts of the past with Zhang Ran—a thorough resolution, not just a superficial one.

Weimusi was truly afraid that Zhang Ran would suddenly launch an attack on their family.

"Plus, completely settling the matters of the past!" Weimusi said, taking a deep breath.

Zhang Ran nodded and said, "That can be done!"

"It seems it really is the Rhode Family." Seeing Zhang Ran agree so readily, Weimusi's gaze became sharp.