Chapter 95

The scene before them,

left Cheng Daqiang stunned and speechless,

He hadn't expected that Cheng Tianci had such a master by his side.

A strong unease rose in his heart, and cold sweat seeped from his forehead.

Cheng Tianci coldly stared at Zhang Banxian lying on the ground, with not a hint of sympathy in his eyes.

"With such meager skill, you still dare to show off in front of me?"

"Truly overreaching!"

Zhang Banxian struggled to get up from the ground, his eyes filled with fear.

He finally understood that he had struck a steel plate today.

The old man before him was certainly not someone he could provoke.

"You... who exactly are you?"

Cheng Tianci gave no answer, merely waving his hand.

The Black-clothed Men immediately stepped forward, grabbed Zhang Banxian by the collar, and lifted him up.

Zhang Banxian seemed to sense something, struggled desperately, but to no avail.

"Let go of me! You can't treat me like this!"

His voice was hoarse, carrying a hint of pleading,

The Black-clothed Men ignored him and dragged Zhang Banxian out of the office.

In the office, at this moment, only Cheng Tianci and Cheng Daqiang remained.

Cheng Daqiang stood there, his whole body rigid, daring not even to gasp.

He looked at Cheng Tianci, his eyes full of fear.

Cheng Tianci, however, sat on the sofa as if nothing had happened,

legs crossed, his gaze sharp as a hawk, staring intently at the trembling Cheng Daqiang before him.

The office atmosphere was heavy, the air seemed to solidify, oppressive enough to make breathing difficult.

Sweat beads, fine and numerous, seeped from Cheng Daqiang's forehead, each pea-sized droplet sliding down his cheek,

his hands clenched, knuckles turning white, his body trembling slightly, like a small bird shivering in a storm.

"Second Uncle, what exactly are you planning to do?"

Cheng Tianci's gaze burned like a torch as he looked at Cheng Daqiang. After a brief pause, he spoke slowly, his voice low and authoritative.

"If I don't come again, are you going to disgrace the Cheng Family ancestors' faces?"

Cheng Daqiang's complexion turned pale, and he hurried to defend himself.

"Second Uncle, I didn't, I just..."

"Just what?"

Cheng Tianci cut him off, his voice rising a few notches, tinged with anger.

"Just using some underhanded, shady methods to seize the Xingchen Plaza Project, right?"

Cheng Daqiang's lips trembled, but he couldn't speak.

He could only lower his head, daring not to look Cheng Tianci in the eye.

Cheng Tianci let out a cold snort, a flash of disappointment crossing his eyes.

"Daqiang, you have greatly disappointed me."

His voice was not loud, yet it struck Cheng Daqiang's heart like a heavy hammer.

Cheng Daqiang's body shivered, his complexion turning even paler.

"I've taught you since you were young that one must be upright and act with integrity. You may strategize, but you cannot use vile, poisonous methods."

Cheng Tianci's voice was deep, his tone carrying a hint of painful regret that iron fails to become steel,

"Look again at what you've done now. You actually intend to use such despicable means against a competitor; you are utterly foolish!"

He was so angry he could not speak, his chest heaving violently, as if a blaze burned within.

A strong guilt surged in Cheng Daqiang's heart; he knew he had truly erred this time.

"Second Uncle, I was wrong, I truly understand my mistake."

His voice choked, tinged with a hint of sobbing.

"I will never do this again."

Cheng Tianci let out a deep sigh, looking at Cheng Daqiang, a flash of complex emotion crossing his eyes.

"Daqiang, remember, the Cheng Family cannot rise through conspiracies and tricks."

His voice rang out powerfully, striking the ground with authority.

"The Xingchen Plaza Project, we must secure it, but only by bright and upright means, competing honorably."

Cheng Daqiang nodded vigorously,

"Second Uncle, I understand, I will definitely act as you say."

Cheng Tianci nodded, a hint of a satisfied smile appearing on his face, his expression considerably softened.

He pulled a document from his coat and handed it to Cheng Daqiang.

"What is this?"

Cheng Daqiang took the document puzzledly, opened it, and was instantly stunned.

The document boldly bore the words "Share Transfer Agreement," and the transferor was none other than Yongxing Engineering Group.

"This... this is..."

Cheng Daqiang's voice trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Yongxing Engineering Group is now already our Cheng Family's asset."

Cheng Tianci spoke lightly, his tone calm, yet like a heavyweight bomb exploding in Cheng Daqiang's mind.

Cheng Daqiang was completely stunned; he never expected that Cheng Tianci had, without realizing it, already put Yongxing Engineering Group into his pocket.

Yongxing Engineering Group, after all, is the contractor for the Xingchen Plaza Project!

That means whether the Xingchen Plaza Project can proceed depends entirely on the Cheng Family's will.

"Second Uncle, how… how did you do it?"

Cheng Daqiang's voice trembled, carrying a hint of admiration and awe.

Cheng Tianci gave a faint smile, a flash of shrewdness passing through his eyes.

"The marketplace is like a battlefield; soldiers never tire of deceit."

"Do you think I was really out sightseeing during this period?"

Cheng Daqiang shook his head; now he utterly revered Cheng Tianci.

"Alright, you don't need to worry about this matter."

Cheng Tianci waved his hand, his voice returning to calm.

"Your next task is to properly prepare to take over the Xingchen Plaza Project, and then use the opportunity to hand it over to Di Jiang Group."

"As long as our Cheng Family can latch onto Di Jiang Group's line, we can leap out of Jinghai's framework. Do you understand?"

Cheng Daqiang nodded vigorously, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"Second Uncle, rest assured, I will certainly not disappoint you."

Cheng Tianci stood up, walked to the window, gazed at the bustling city outside, a trace of depth flashing in his eyes.

"Daqiang, remember, our Cheng Family's goal is not just a single Xingchen Square."

"Second Uncle's strategic planning, little nephew admires immensely!"

Cheng Daqiang's face was full of admiration as he respectfully poured a cup of hot tea for Cheng Tianci.

"Just…"

"Just what?"

Cheng Tianci lifted the teacup, gently blowing the floating tea leaves, and asked lightly.

"Just that I'm worried about Murong Wan's side…"

Cheng Daqiang lowered his voice, his tone also a bit insecure,

"Murong Wan has poured countless effort into the Xingchen Plaza Project, so she probably won't easily comply."

"You also know that woman is no pushover."

Cheng Daqiang's tone was full of worry,

"Moreover…"

"Even if we control Yongxing Engineering Group, Murong Wan could still replace the contractor."

"Although this would cause her huge losses and delay the schedule, with her resolve, she might still do it."

Cheng Tianci listened quietly, his face showing no ripple at all.

He set down the teacup, emitting a soft sound.

"Your consideration of these matters isn't wrong."

Cheng Tianci finally spoke, his tone still calm,

"But you're still too young. Many times, when you want to achieve a certain purpose, you don't necessarily have to act personally. Got it?"

Cheng Daqiang scratched his head, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

"Little nephew is foolish; I still ask Second Uncle for guidance."