Chapter 396: Attending the Banquet

Time flew by in a blink.

Lin Yang's beauty cream has already been launched into the market, competing with the Duàn jiā.

Moreover, with the promotion of wealthy ladies from Jinling high society, the beauty cream quickly won the favor of many affluent women.

Wang Lin stood in his office, reporting to Lin Yang about the work of this period.

"Mr. Lin, the beauty cream's launch into the market has truly been met with rave reviews."

"However, our production can't quite keep up."

Saying that, he glanced at Lin Yang.

Hearing that, Lin Yang gave a slight smile and said.

"Rarity makes things valuable; we can set the product price higher, and we must absolutely not mass-produce."

"You understand what I mean, right?"

"If this thing goes into mass production, I'll wear myself out."

"The work of alchemy, no one can replace me."

Wang Lin nodded upon hearing that and said.

"That's right, we're taking the high-end route, it's a luxury product!"

Seeing Lin Yang's satisfied nod, Wang Lin said.

"Mr. Lin, the Duàn jiā has invited me to dinner at their home tonight; do you think I should go?"

Lin Yang gave a slight smile and said: "I didn't expect the Duàn jiā to lose their composure so quickly."

"This is a Hongmen banquet; I'll go with you."

Hearing Lin Yang's words, Wang Lin nodded excitedly and said.

"That's really great."

With Lin Yang going along, he believes that no matter who is present from the Duàn jiā, Lin Yang can guarantee his safety.

That evening, Wang Lin, dressed in a suit, arrived at the villa where the Duàn jiā resided.

Just as the two arrived at the gate, a tall, thin middle-aged man walked up smiling to Wang Lin.

"Boss Wang, I've finally been waiting for you."

Seeing the smile on the middle-aged man's face, Wang Lin also smiled and said.

"The Duàn jiā giving me this face, inviting me over—how could I not come?"

Duan Chengpeng smiled, then turned his gaze toward Lin Yang.

"This person is..."

Before Wang Lin could introduce him, Lin Yang spoke up.

"My name is Lin Yang, I'm a friend of Boss Wang; may I come in?"

Duan Chengpeng's face changed, then he forced a smile and said.

"Since you're a friend of Boss Wang, you're naturally welcome; please come in, both of you."

After they entered the house, Duan Chengpeng narrowed his eyes and said to the nearby guard.

"Go tell the Heavenly Martial Hall people that there's a kid with unknown background; have them keep an eye on him."

"Make sure nothing goes wrong."

"Yes!"

Seeing the guard disappear, Duan Chengpeng let out a cold snort.

"A real-estate upstart actually dares to meddle in the Duàn jiā's business—he's practically asking for death!"

He adjusted his suit and said coldly.

"If we can't reach an agreement tonight, Boss Wang, you'd better not go back."

He walked into the house, and Wang Lin and Lin Yang had already taken their seats.

Now, Duàn jiā patriarch Duan Fei, smiling, said to Wang Lin.

"Boss Wang, your business now spans many fields; you're likely to become a second Feng Family."

"Moreover, Boss Wang's foundation is far deeper than the Feng Family's; who knows, the Wang clan might become a first-rate family."

Looking at Duan Fei's chubby face, a smile appeared.

Wang Lin pretended not to notice the hidden sharpness in those words, and he chuckled.

"It's just a blessing from heaven to earn a living; whether first-rate or not, it's merely about making some money."

Seeing Wang Lin not respond to his remark, Duan Fei continued.

"Yeah, it's just about earning a meal."

"I don't know—may I share a meal with Boss Wang?"

Wang Lin's smile stiffened; he hadn't expected Duan Fei to be so impatient.

"Right from the start, it's swords drawn and bows bent."

"However, tonight with Lin Yang by my side, I'm not afraid of the Duàn jiā."

He gave a slight smile and said: "The Duàn jiā is big and prosperous; why would they need to eat with me?"

"Let's just each eat our own."

"Nobody affects anyone else."

Duan Fei gave a hehe laugh, looking at Wang Lin and said.

"But Boss Wang, you've already affected me."

"Do you know, our Duàn jiā's market share has been continuously taken over by your company?"

Wang Lin picked up a bite of vegetables, chuckled and said.

Is that so? If you don't tell me, I wouldn't know; my own company is this formidable.

The smile on Duan Fei's face disappeared; he narrowed his eyes and spoke.

Boss Wang, what if I want to cooperate with you?

Wang Lin countered: 'Then what if I refuse?'

Refuse?

Duan Fei said: 'Between us, either we cooperate, or you die; there is no such thing as refusal.'

Recently, their Duan family industry chain has been continually suppressed; this has made Duan Fei very angry.

So, he has lost patience and directly revealed his intentions to Wang Lin.

Upon hearing this, Wang Lin looked at Duan Fei and said.

Then I still refuse to cooperate.

Duan Fei also didn't waste words; he clapped his hands, and eight martial artists walked out from the darkness.

These martial artists are all raised by the Duan family.

He looked at Wang Lin and asked again.

Now, do you want to cooperate or not?

This time, Wang Lin didn't speak; he turned his gaze toward Lin Yang.

Lin Yang chuckled softly and said: 'The Duan family's conduct is really unsightly.'

What a first-rate family; I see it's just a small-minded little family.

Duan Fei glanced at Lin Yang, let out a cold snort, and said.

Wang Lin dares to come, it's because of you, right?

You must be the hired thug he paid a lot of money for.

Do you know? The last person who dared to evaluate our Duan family like this has already been thrown into the Qinhuai River to feed the fish.

Lin Yang heard this and laughed heartily.

Is that so? But I think tonight someone from your Duan family will die at my hands.

Duan Fei also didn't waste words; he waved his hand and said.

Kill him, let Boss Wang know our Duan family's strength!

As his words fell, the eight men, weapons in hand, rushed straight at Lin Yang.

Lin Yang smiled slightly, picked up the chopsticks, and broke them.

He flicked his finger, sending all the chopsticks flying.

The broken chopsticks, like arrows, shot straight at the eight people.

They hadn't even reacted when their throats were pierced.

When their bodies fell to the ground, Lin Yang, as if nothing had happened, took a sip of wine.

He looked at Duan Fei and said.

Looks like your Duan family's strength isn't that great either.

Wang Lin also laughed heartily.

Head of the Duan family, are your people all drunk? They arrived after just two steps!

Duan Fei's face darkened; he glanced at Lin Yang, let out a cold snort, and said.

No wonder you two dared to come to my Duan family; it turns out you're quite capable!

Unfortunately, this time I also have a backup plan!

In order to prevent accidents, I also invited people from the Heavenly Martial Hall!

He clapped his hands and said.

Everyone, come out!

As long as you can kill this person, I'll double the reward I previously promised you!

Heavenly Martial Hall?

Lin Yang smiled slightly and said: 'I didn't expect you to have invited people from the Heavenly Martial Hall.'

Duan Fei's face showed a hint of pride as he said.

Just in case.

Looks like I did something very right.

But after he said that, still no one appeared.