Chapter 880: 876. The Lion's Share (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)

"But if that's the case, we won't have gained anything, and our businesses in other areas will still suffer suppression. So why would our Hanjing Group turn against them?" Han Minxiu wasn't angry, but his attitude had become slightly firmer.

His attitude had been soft before because he wanted Zhang Ran to show mercy, but now that Zhang Ran didn't want to let them off, he wouldn't be polite either.

It sounds very realistic, but that is the fact of the matter.

Moreover, there were other implications in this, such as the things Han Minxiu had mentioned to Zhang Ran while they were eating earlier.

Afterward, they would certainly retaliate against the arrangements Zhang Ran had made in South Korea.

Zhang Ran laughed, "Chairman Han, I think you haven't understood one thing: it's not me begging you right now, but you begging me."

Han Minxiu nodded and said, "Indeed, but we begged you because we wanted you to agree. Now that you won't agree, there's no need for us to beg."

Zhang Ran was actually a bit stunned by his words. After a long while, he said, "I have to say, when it comes to being shameless, I am still far behind you."

There was absolutely nothing wrong with that statement.

Hearing Zhang Ran's words, Han Minxiu didn't have the slightest expression on his face.

"How about this: you go back, we continue, and we'll see who can't hold on first," Zhang Ran said with a smile, looking as if he wasn't in a hurry at all.

Han Minxiu frowned slightly, "Mr. Zhang, is this useless attrition really meaningful?"

"Because of this matter, we have both suffered heavy losses. Why can't we reconcile? And we are willing to provide some compensation."

Of course, Han Minxiu didn't want to continue. If this really went on, they would have to face external pressure, and things wouldn't be easy internally either.

"Reconcile? Of course I am willing to reconcile, but it's just that you, Chairman Han, feel like you can't accept it."

"It is impossible for me to stop Hanjing Express; I believe you can understand this point."

"As for the entertainment industry, there is even less need to talk about it. This is simply not something I can decide."

"So, I have no way to fulfill the two conditions you proposed," Zhang Ran said, spreading his hands.

Sun Liren, who had come along, was sighing inwardly. He knew that what Zhang Ran said was the truth.

Right now, Hanjing Express was not something Zhang Ran could just stop at will.

He had come this time holding a glimmer of hope, but clearly, Zhang Ran hadn't given him that hope at all.

Han Minxiu took a deep breath, "Then there is nothing left for us to talk about?"

He had come this time hoping to reach some kind of reconciliation. Although Zhang Ran's words weren't that overbearing, the things he did were exceptionally overbearing.

He didn't need to compromise on anything, yet he made the Hanjing Group back down.

Zhang Ran said with an unchanging expression, "In any case, that is my position. If Chairman Han feels there is nothing to talk about, then let's not talk."

Han Minxiu really wanted to just walk away, but he couldn't bring himself to stand up.

He knew that once he left, Zhang Ran would continue to target their Hanjing Group.

And although he could vent his anger by targeting some of Zhang Ran's businesses in South Korea, it was clear that Zhang Ran didn't care, and this wouldn't hurt Zhang Ran's foundation.

However, the things Zhang Ran was doing could hurt the very foundation of their Hanjing Group.

They could barely hold on once or twice, but if Zhang Ran really made a big scene, then even they—even in a country like South Korea—would find it hard to hold on.

In the end, Han Minxiu didn't leave, only saying, "Mr. Zhang is indeed this overbearing."

Zhang Ran laughed, "I'm not being overbearing; I'm being realistic. You've mentioned things I can't satisfy, so what do you want me to do?"

He spoke as if he were very innocent, which made Han Minxiu really want to land a punch on his face.

Finally, Han Minxiu sighed, "Mr. Zhang, we admit defeat."

Seeing that he had truly compromised, Zhang Ran also smiled, but then immediately said, "Chairman Han, actually, it's not necessarily impossible for us to cooperate."

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Han Minxiu suddenly perked up.

But he soon realized something: this was entirely Zhang Ran's scheme. Zhang Ran had waited until he had completely admitted defeat and fallen into a disadvantageous position before saying such things.

This meant one thing: the subsequent cooperation would be entirely led by Zhang Ran, and they would only be able to listen to him.

This was also the reason why Zhang Ran's attitude had been so tough earlier.

He had to beat them into submission first, and only then would it be easy to talk about cooperation, so that Zhang Ran would occupy the complete initiative.

Clearly, Zhang Ran had succeeded!

Zhang Ran said, "I have heard about your affairs in Australia, Europe and America. In fact, we could completely cooperate."

"Didn't those people just want to use you as a vanguard? You've already played that role, and with the situation as it is now, no one can say you didn't put in the effort."

"Of course, the compensation you owe me later cannot be less, including from them."

Zhang Ran's gaze gradually sharpened. He had seen everything these people had done, and he wouldn't just let it go.

Han Minxiu didn't say anything, just listening quietly to Zhang Ran.

"I can act as a middleman to make them fulfill their previous promises," Zhang Ran said.

Han Minxiu took a deep breath and asked, "Then what does Mr. Zhang want us to do?"

"I heard that your South Korean Dajing Bank also acquired some of the Rhode Family's Oil Bond?" Zhang Ran changed his tone and said with a chuckle.

Once the topic reached this point, how could Han Minxiu not understand?

"Mr. Zhang, although our Hanjing Group has shares in Dajing Bank, they are only small shares. We cannot influence Dajing Bank's decisions at all; we don't even have a seat on the board," Han Minxiu said earnestly.

"I don't care about that; I only need the result," Zhang Ran said.

"At the same time, I also want to acquire shares in some of your company businesses in Australia, Europe and America," Zhang Ran continued to make demands.

How could Zhang Ran miss such a good opportunity to beat a dog that had fallen into the water?

One must know that many of the Hanjing Group's businesses were actually very promising; it was just that they had taken steps too large before, making them unable to bear the weight.

Now that there was such an opportunity, Zhang Ran would certainly not let it go.

Once these words were out, Han Minxiu's expression truly changed. This was truly sucking the blood of their Hanjing Group.

One must know that they had already completed most of their layout; as long as they survived the current difficulties, the subsequent returns would be huge.

Now that Zhang Ran wanted to come and pick the peaches, what was that if not sucking their blood?

Before he could speak, Zhang Ran said indifferently, "Chairman Han, you need to understand one thing: you are still in a crisis. If you don't resolve this crisis, you can only watch from the sidelines no matter how many benefits there are."