Fu Hengzhou chuckled softly. "You're quite shrewd."
"Of course I knew. I had to wait until their first negotiation fell apart. That would be the wisest time to make a move." Xue Chen smiled. He clearly remembered that Bald Eagle's crackdown would last five months, only stopping after the heads of those two companies could no longer hold out. That would force both sides to reach an agreement, though only on resolving this matter peacefully. As for anything else, there was still no chance.
"I believe you can do it," Fu Hengzhou said.
"You trust me that much?" Xue Chen was somewhat surprised by the other man's unreserved faith in him.
Fu Hengzhou gave a light laugh. "Because you're Xue Chen! After watching so many of your fights, do you think I'd pass up a chance to make money? Besides, given the relationship between us, no matter what you do, I'll support you unconditionally."
Xue Chen fell silent for a moment, then smiled. "Thank you."
"You should know I'm not just being polite," Fu Hengzhou said.
"I know." Xue Chen nodded, his gaze falling on the building across the street bearing the SL logo. "What do you think they'll do today?"
"They'll be the first to approach Bald Eagle for negotiations, or perhaps make a statement. Unfortunately, they'll outsmart themselves. Bald Eagle's appetite can't be satisfied with a few minor concessions." Fu Hengzhou spoke calmly, as though discussing what to eat that day.
Xue Chen looked up at the building opposite them, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
Fu Hengzhou continued, "Bald Eagle's goal isn't simply commercial competition."
Xue Chen froze at that. "A technological monopoly. On the surface, they're supporting their own companies, but in truth, they want the semiconductor chip research data." The pie was simply too big, tempting