The surroundings were completely silent. Jiang Kun glanced at Zhao Bo and the others at the door, then at the shareholders who were hanging their heads and dared not speak, and finally focused his gaze on the documents on the table.
Gu Chen's astonishing killing intent made him feel as if he were in an ice cellar, his body trembling uncontrollably.
At that moment, Jiang Kun knew he had no other choice.
He stepped down from the table, enduring the humiliation, and signed his name on the document Gu Chen had given him. When he saw the red handprint on the signature, he felt as if he had collapsed completely, utterly limp.
"Patriarch Jiang Family, thank you for your cooperation."
Gu Chen took it and handed it to Qi Ming, saying, "Brother Ming, I'll have to trouble you."
Qi Ming grinned and said, "It's no trouble at all, it's nothing. I'd be happy to Young Master Gu."
Watching them sing in unison, Jiang Kun's heart bled!
Seventy percent of the shares, just like that, gone. What can he do with the remaining less than twenty percent? It's like the Jiang Family has been practically stripped of everything by Gu Chen in one fell swoop!
Goodbye, everyone.
Gu Chen nodded to him, but just as he was about to leave, he suddenly paused, looked at the group of shareholders, and said calmly, "Now, you're all my people. Aren't you going to say goodbye to your boss?"
The shareholders exchanged bewildered glances. They finally understood why Gu Chen had asked them to witness this earlier—it was this! A bloodless victory, devouring most of the Jiang Family!
But now, with the Black Wind Hall siding with Gu Chen, and Jiang Kun having already signed the agreement, they could only manage a forced smile and say, "Goodbye, boss."
Gu Chen nodded, then turned and left the conference room without looking back, going downstairs.
Zhao Bo and the Ma Gang three immediately followed Gu Chen and disappeared down the corridor.
"Well, we're leaving too, Patriarch Jiang Family. Thank you for your trouble!"
"Yes, I remember now, I have something to do!"
"President, Chairman, my wife is giving birth in the hospital, I have to go!"
After a period of silence, led by one person, the shareholders stood up and began to take their leave. They were clearly preparing to leave, completely disregarding Jiang Kun's wishes. In no time, the meeting room, which had been quite full, was completely empty.
Only Qi Ming remained standing there, looking at the half-dead Jiang Kun, a cold smile appearing on his lips. He said, "Patriarch Jiang Family, sometimes I really admire you. The Jiang Family started out in the underworld, and you're a martial artist yourself. How can you lack even the slightest sense of propriety, yet still dare to dream of dealing with Young Master Gu? Utterly foolish!"
"What exactly happened to Gu Chen? Wasn't he expelled from the Gu Family family?" Jiang Kun asked, distraught. Hearing Qi Ming's words, he suddenly looked up, his voice trembling, "Why... why can they still control you?"
"Driven?" Qi Ming said coldly, "This isn't driving, it's mutual respect, we each get what we need. However, even if it is driving, the Black Wind Hall is willing!"
"Gu Chen and Gu Beichi are both expendable pawns. What do you need from them?" Jiang Kun paused here, remembering the strength Gu Chen had just displayed. That young man's cultivation was actually higher than his own!
"Patriarch Jiang Family, I must say, you still haven't woken up to reality." Qi Ming spat at Jiang Kun and said coldly, "Originally Young Master Gu had no grudge against your Jiang Family, but you insisted on offending them because of the Zhou Family. Isn't that just asking for trouble? Besides, everyone knows perfectly well which families in your Zhou City have sect backing. Your words might scare others, but can they scare Young Master Gu? Among the three major families, only the Xiang Family has sect support, and in recent months, the Zhou Family seems to have also climbed up to a sect. Apart from that, there's only our Young Master Gu left."
"Gu Chen... has a sect background?!"
Jiang Kun couldn't believe it.
Qi Ming sneered, "We're all in Zhou City, and as friends, I'll teach you a lesson. When you run into Young Master Gu again, kneel down and beg for forgiveness. Maybe then your Jiang Group can escape this calamity!"
"You've narrowly escaped disaster?" Jiang Kun exclaimed. "Could it be that they want my shares and then try to get back at me?"
"Young Master Gu's temper is hard to predict." Qi Ming snorted a few times and said, "Let me put it this way, you know my older brother Zhao Haiqing, he used to be in the army, and he learned his martial arts from his instructor."
"I know, I've heard about it." Jiang Kun nodded, swallowed, and said, "But what does that have to do with Gu Chen?"
"That day, Zhao's instructor brought Young Master Gu to see us. Young Master Gu healed Zhao's injuries that very day. And then Instructor Wang Hu was extremely respectful in front of Young Master Gu! Do you know who Zhao's instructor is working for? The old master of the Hua family in Beijing!" Qi Ming said, "If even Wang Hu treated him like that, you can imagine how capable Young Master Gu must be. Moreover, Young Master Gu's medical skills are extraordinary. He not only healed Zhao, but he also cured Old Master Hua's chronic illness. Furthermore, he has an inextricable relationship with Old Master Hua's granddaughter, Hua Yumo!"
"The Hua family of Shangjing?" At this moment, Jiang Kun finally couldn't contain his shock. He trembled violently, his mouth going dry!
How could he not know that the Hua Family in the Shangjing was an even more terrifying force than the Gu Family!
It is one of the Five Great Families in the Shangjing with a history of over a hundred years! They themselves have a sect background!
No matter how prominent the Gu Family is, it is not as prominent as the Five Great Families!
"Could it be... could it be that Gu Beichi wasn't expelled from the Gu Family?" Jiang Kun's mind was nearly blank, his chest heaving as he stammered, "Or rather, could it be that Gu Chen wasn't expelled from the Gu Family? Otherwise, how could Elder Hua's granddaughter have any contact with him?"
"I don't know about that. I'm just a simpleton; I can't see through the intricacies of those wealthy families."
Since bragging is free, Qi Ming got more and more carried away and continued, "However, since you know who Elder Hua, and that Young Master Gu can befriend him, do you think someone like that, even if he really leaves the Gu Family, can't deal with you? Just look at Zhao Bo, who's always by his side—I heard he's been planting his informant in Zhou City's black market for years! And you're hiring someone? Let me tell you, if Young Master Gu really gets angry, don't even mention your mere Jiang Family, he'll wipe out Wuji Manor too!"
Jiang Kun was utterly shocked. Although Qi Ming seemed truthful, he still refused to believe it and asked, "Then why didn't Gu Chen take action against the Zhou Family?"
Qi Ming said impatiently, "Didn't I just say? Who is Young Master Gu? How could I possibly understand his thoughts! Alright, that's enough. I'm going to get it notarized. You'd better be prepared and cooperate with me!"
"Brother Ming, Brother Ming! I'll definitely cooperate, but you just said... you can save me?"
Jiang Kun has now woken up from his dream, his face covered in cold sweat. Even if Qi Ming's words were not entirely true, the Hua Family alone was enough to be his final resting place. Qi Ming would never dare to speak carelessly about Instructor Wang Hu's matter!
At that moment, Jiang Kun grabbed Qi Ming's hand and said earnestly and excitedly, "Please teach me, what should I do?!"