Chapter 688: 684. The Final Choice (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

From Zhang Ran's perspective, Zhao Lifeng's behavior is naturally a betrayal and a mistake, but from Zhao Lifeng's perspective, this is the most correct course of action.

This is because Zhang Ran's control over Fengli Group is truly too strong, especially as Fengli Group's online shopping business cooperates more and more closely with some of the companies under Zhang Ran.

At this time, the smartest thing for Zhao Lifeng to do is to introduce some external capital, preferably capital that has conflicts with Zhang Ran, so as to be able to contend with Zhang Ran.

And the Rhode Family is the best choice.

If one considers this factor, then the Rhode Family is Zhao Lifeng's best choice, bar none.

Zhao Lifeng looked at the angry Yin Long and the somewhat dangerous-looking He Yong, remaining very calm himself.

He does not care about the opinions of these two; he only needs to get a definitive answer from Zhang Ran's mouth today.

Zhang Ran looked at Zhao Lifeng and said, "I really won't give you a guarantee that I will keep leaving Fengli Group for you to manage."

This single sentence from Zhang Ran made Zhao Lifeng's eyes change.

However, he was not in a hurry; he could still keep his composure on this point.

But just at this moment, Zhang Ran instead stopped talking about this and said to Zhao Lifeng, "When did the Luode Xiongmei contact you?"

"Just last night," Zhao Lifeng said.

"You didn't know?" Zhao Lifeng couldn't help but say.

He thought Zhang Ran knew; after all, he himself didn't know beforehand, and the Luode Xiongmei hadn't hidden it on their end either.

As long as Zhang Ran casually arranged for someone to be by his side, it would be impossible to hide it from Zhang Ran.

And if Zhang Ran wanted to bribe someone, even if it were Zhao Lifeng's closest team, Zhao Lifeng wouldn't dare guarantee that no one would agree.

Zhang Ran smiled and said, "You, oh you. I am a person who trusts those I employ and employs those I trust. Even after the incidents with people like Tian Yaohui, I still hold to this idea."

Zhao Lifeng's eyes flickered; Zhang Ran's words made him somewhat uncomfortable. He had always assumed that Zhang Ran must have arranged for people to be by his side, but...

Are Zhang Ran's words actually credible?

Zhao Lifeng himself does not know.

Zhang Ran thought for a moment and said, "Alright, don't overthink it. Now I can give you a definitive answer."

Zhao Lifeng's expression became serious; he needed Zhang Ran's answer.

"Fengli Group was founded by you. As long as you don't commit an absolutely intolerable mistake, I will not interfere with the management and operations of Fengli Group. This is the promise and guarantee I, Zhang Ran, give you. As for whether you believe it or not, that is for you to judge yourself," Zhang Ran said.

Zhao Lifeng took a deep breath and said, "Then what if I introduce the Rhode Family? Does that count as an intolerable mistake?"

Zhang Ran said easily, "That doesn't count."

Once these words were out, Zhao Lifeng was completely stunned. This doesn't count?

And Yin Long was even more stunned; in his view, this was absolutely an intolerable betrayal.

As for He Yong, it was much simpler. Since Brother Zhang said it didn't count, then it didn't count. His way of thinking is actually very simple.

Zhang Ran looked at their expressions and said with a smile, "What? You don't believe it?"

"No, I..." Zhao Lifeng didn't know what to say.

Zhang Ran said, "Don't be in a rush to defend yourself, listen to me finish."

"Introducing the Rhode Family to oppose me, this certainly doesn't count. This is just what you should do as the company founder and Chairman; no one can say anything about it. On this point, you did nothing wrong." Contrary to Zhao Lifeng's expectations, Zhang Ran actually praised him on this matter.

But Zhao Lifeng knew there must be a "but" following this.

Sure enough, Zhang Ran continued, "But, at that time, you will just be my business partner, and everything will be based on interests. And by that time, the promise I gave you will naturally no longer be in effect.

If you fall into a disadvantage in future internal company strife, then I will kick you out without hesitation, even if your ability is very strong, I will still do so.

I believe you can understand this point."

Zhao Lifeng nodded; he could understand this.

"Mr. Zhang, I'm speaking hypothetically, if Mr. Yin made the same choice as me, what would you do?" Zhao Lifeng suddenly asked.

Yin Long was instantly enraged; he stood up, ready to berate him.

But he was stopped by Zhang Ran. "If Yin Long were to make the choice you did, I would give him a beating. If one time isn't enough, then two times; if two times aren't enough, then three. If that still doesn't work, then so be it."

While Zhang Ran was speaking, He Yong subconsciously began to clench his fists and roll up his sleeves. Yin Long hurriedly said, "Yong Ge, don't be like this, I didn't do that."

Zhao Lifeng understood Zhang Ran's meaning: Yin Long is Zhang Ran's friend and brother; only secondarily is he a business partner.

And he, Zhao Lifeng, is just a business partner.

After a long silence, just as Zhao Lifeng was about to speak, he was interrupted by Zhang Ran.

"Alright, don't state your decision now, and don't do things you'll regret. I won't participate in the upcoming financing for Fengli Finance; everything is up to you. No matter what choice you make, I won't oppose it this time," Zhang Ran said, waving his hand.

Of course, this was not to let Zhao Lifeng do whatever he wanted without limit, but within the rules. The financing situation this time had long been set; even if Zhao Lifeng did more, it would only dilute some of Zhang Ran's power, rather than being able to kick Zhang Ran out.

Zhao Lifeng watched Zhang Ran's departing back, silent and speechless. At this moment, he didn't know what choice he should make.

Introducing the Rhode Family had too many benefits for him, making him unable to bear refusing.

But that would mean directly breaking with Zhang Ran, and from then on, he would have to put most of his energy into internal company strife.

Moreover, the one he was facing this time was Zhang Ran. Let alone himself, even if their whole team added together, they had no confidence they could definitely win against Zhang Ran.

There was also the fact that Zhang Ran's personality actually made him somewhat indecisive, because a boss like Zhang Ran is truly good.

If you work hard and have no other intentions, then Zhang Ran will absolutely not let you down.

At the very least, that is the situation Zhao Lifeng sees now.

But when Zhang Ran is ruthless, he is also absolutely cold-blooded and merciless.

"Sigh, Mr. Zhang, oh Mr. Zhang, how can you be such an inscrutable person," Zhao Lifeng sighed.

Immediately, he slowly stood up, having already made his decision in his heart.

Actually, this decision was not hard to make, or rather, he had a decision from the beginning, otherwise he wouldn't have brought such a matter out into the open.

After all, even if Zhang Ran hadn't just handed everything over to him to handle, he still had a great deal of power.

"Help me set up an appointment with Zhanfu Investment..." Zhao Lifeng had his secretary start taking action.

Since the decision had already been made, there was no need to hesitate.

In fact, there was one more reason that prompted Zhao Lifeng to make this decision, which was that he did not want the Fengli Group he had built with his own hands to be ruined by internal strife.