Chapter 1483 - 1482
Hang City, Wangu Group.
Wei Tiansheng sat in his office, chatting with a client, while Wei Jiansheng stood by his side.
"I think it’s decided then. If there’s no issue, we can sign the contract, and then start preparing for the launch. This project, I want it to be as high-profile as possible," Wei Tiansheng said.
"Okay, Mr. Wei!" the client said with a smile, standing up and shaking hands with Wei Tiansheng.
The client then bid farewell and left.
Wei Tiansheng showed a satisfied expression.
"I am very confident about this project. This will be the starting point for our Wangu Group to reach a new level," said Wei Tiansheng.
Wei Jiansheng smiled, "Father is brilliant! It has to be your intervention."
Wei Tiansheng said, "I will not allow that kid Lin Fan to surpass my Wangu Group. This time, our market value must distance itself from Mortal, making it impossible for Mortal to overtake us!"
The Mortal Group was like a nightmare hanging over Wei Tiansheng’s head. Ever since Mortal Group’s market value broke 300 billion, Wei Tiansheng had been having trouble sleeping well.
He dreamt of tripping up the Mortal Group to bring their market value down. But after multiple confrontations with Lin Fan, all of which ended in failure, Wei Tiansheng reflected on himself.
Instead of trying in vain to trouble the Mortal Group, he decided to improve his company.
So recently, Wei Tiansheng had made several moves, including today’s upcoming new project, with a singular focus on raising Wangu Group’s market value.
Wei Tiansheng couldn’t believe that Wangu Group would lose to Mortal. He was determined to hold onto his position as the richest man in Jiangnan!
Wei Jiansheng said, "With father here, that kid Lin Fan absolutely cannot become the richest man in Jiangnan. That position belongs to our Wei Family."
Wei Tiansheng said, "Speaking of Mortal, the matter I asked you to handle, how did it go?"
Though Wei Tiansheng focused solely on production, it didn’t stop him from having his son create trouble for the Mortal Group. Intelligence work was continually being done.
Recently, things were quite calm on Mortal Group’s side, with no major moves. However, they had found out that Ruofan Capital intended to acquire a computer technology company, Golden Jade Group. This acquisition was managed by Feng Ruolan. Ruofan Capital was a joint venture between Lin Fan and Feng Ruolan, and even the company’s name "Ruofan" took a character each from their names.
Therefore, the acquisition of Golden Jade Group by Ruofan Capital was likely directed by Lin Fan.
This transaction drew Wei Tiansheng’s attention because Golden Jade Group was located in Hang City.
Wei Tiansheng investigated Golden Jade Group and found the company was a complete mess. He couldn’t understand why Ruofan Capital was interested in Golden Jade Group.
Thinking it through, Wei Tiansheng concluded that Ruofan Capital’s acquisition of Golden Jade Group must have a purpose. Moreover, this failing company was in Hang City, making it highly likely that Lin Fan intended to further develop in Hang City.
Hang City was Wangu Group’s territory; how could Wei Tiansheng watch Lin Fan gradually encroach on Hang City’s market!
Last time, when Extraordinary Chip came to Hang City to set up a factory, Wei Tiansheng couldn’t stop it. This time, he would not let Lin Fan succeed.
No matter what Lin Fan’s plans were, he wanted Lin Fan’s plans to fail!
Wei Jiansheng said, "I’ve already talked to Golden Jade Group’s CEO Li Jianshui. Li Jianshui knew we were interested in acquiring his company, and he had no objections. I believe he also doesn’t dare to have any objections!"
Wei Tiansheng asked, "Any movements from that kid Lin Fan’s side?"
Wei Jiansheng said, "It seems not. The acquisition of Golden Jade Group appears to be handled by Feng Ruolan. Lin Fan hasn’t shown up. Speaking of which, it’s been a while since anyone’s seen that kid Lin Fan. Who knows where he’s gone off to."
Wei Tiansheng frowned and said, "Lin Fan disappearing isn’t necessarily a good thing. This rascal might be brewing some big move."
Wei Tiansheng was most afraid of Lin Fan pulling off another big move. Previously, Lin Fan had pulled off several world-shaking actions, like chips and new energy vehicles, all of which significantly boosted Mortal Group’s market value.
If Lin Fan pulled off another big news, how could they withstand it?
Thinking about this, Wei Tiansheng felt a bit depressed.
Wei Jiansheng said, "I had people inquire about that kid Lin Fan, but no one knows where he’s gone. They say he’s not in Yun City anymore."
Wei Tiansheng made a sound, "Not in Yun City, could he be off doing business?"
Wei Jiansheng said, "Who knows. If anyone knows where Lin Fan is, it’s only one person, and that’s Aunt. Father, should we try to inquire from Aunt?"
Wei Tiansheng thought for a moment and said, "No need. Your aunt is now completely devoted to Lin Fan. After what happened last time, she definitely won’t easily divulge Lin Fan’s whereabouts to us again."
Last time, when Wei Tiansheng learned from Wei Yue’er about Lin Fan’s intention to hire Wu Yili as an architect, it was because of Wei Tiansheng competing with Lin Fan over Wu Yili.
Since then, Wei Yue’er had been angry.
Wei Tiansheng still needed Wei Yue’er to stay at Mortal for future potential use.
Wei Jiansheng said, "Okay."
Wei Tiansheng frowned and said, "However, that kid Lin Fan wouldn’t just disappear for nothing. If something had happened to him, Mortal wouldn’t be so calm. So he’s very likely off doing business, and his actions are very secretive. It’s likely he’s up to something."
Wei Jiansheng couldn’t help sighing, "That kid Lin Fan really knows how to stir things up, this guy!"
Wei Tiansheng gave him a look, "If you could be like him, I wouldn’t be worrying now!"
Although Wei Tiansheng was displeased with Lin Fan, doing everything he could to take Lin Fan down, he had to admit, that kid Lin Fan was truly a business prodigy. He was only 21, bursting onto the scene, and in less than half a year, the market value of Mortal Group was approaching Wangu Group.
A talent like this is one in a million!
So sometimes Wei Tiansheng couldn’t help but sigh; if only his sons could be as accomplished as Lin Fan. But unfortunately, his three sons combined weren’t as good as one Lin Fan. He’s aged, and he still doesn’t feel comfortable handing over the family’s large estate to his sons.
Fighting with Lin Fan still needed him to personally take the lead.
Wei Jiansheng blushed, feeling even more resentful towards Lin Fan. If it weren’t for the kid Lin Fan as a comparison, he wouldn’t seem so lacking. Before, he was also his father’s pride, you know. It was only after the kid Lin Fan appeared that they suddenly seemed so ordinary.
Since that kid Lin Fan appeared, father hadn’t praised him and his brothers much, and instead, they were frequently scolded for repeatedly losing to Lin Fan.
If only Lin Fan had never appeared, how much better it would be!
Wei Tiansheng felt similarly. Before seeing the kid Lin Fan, he thought his three sons were quite good; they were once his pride, making him feel proud and were excellent successors.
But ever since seeing Lin Fan’s achievements, he felt that his three sons were simply useless. Really, people can’t stand comparisons!
"Enough talk, go handle the Golden Jade Group affair properly. Buying Golden Jade Group doesn’t cost much. You can’t mess this up, understand?" Wei Tiansheng said.
Wei Jiansheng immediately patted his chest, "Rest assured, Father, I won’t let you down!"
He just couldn’t believe that he couldn’t handle such a small affair; he wasn’t that incompetent!