10% of ByteDance's shares

"Of course, no problem. I'll call Xiao Yi in a bit and have the company change their previous strategy for you. You two sleep a bit longer, and I'll have someone bring breakfast up later."

After saying that, he kissed both of them on the forehead and got dressed, leaving the warmth of the bed.

The Villa's main hall!

After Wang Shaojun finished his breakfast, he summoned Butler Wei!

"What's the current situation in Singapore?"

He actually wanted to station the aircraft carrier battle group in Singapore. Uprooting the various factions' plants had surely attracted a lot of attention; placing the carrier group there could deter any low-level troublemakers and protect Tiangong Real Estate.

However, there were downsides. Doing so would likely cause quite a stir, which might eventually affect Tiangong Real Estate.

Furthermore, the sudden appearance of an aircraft carrier battle group would affect the global landscape. The United States certainly wouldn't just sit idly by, which would lead to a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"Young Master, S.H.I.E.L.D. still needs some time in Singapore. I'm afraid they won't be able to wrap things up until next March. Of course, it's not impossible to speed it up, but that would leave behind a lot of trouble and wouldn't be very beneficial for S.H.I.E.L.D."

Butler Wei was somewhat puzzled. He didn't know why Wang Shaojun was suddenly asking about this, as he had never cared about such matters before.

Upon hearing this, Wang Shaojun decisively abandoned the idea of stationing the carrier group in Singapore. After thinking it over, it seemed the only suitable place now was Myanmar.

Firstly, it was close to the Eastern Great Nation. Even if the U.S. wanted to cause trouble, they would have to think twice.

Secondly, he could sign an alliance agreement with them. He believed his own country would be more than happy to do so, as it would provide someone to help share the pressure brought by the U.S.

Although having a time bomb nearby wasn't ideal, it was a different story if it was a stable one.

Thinking of this, only Myanmar seemed suitable for now. "How is the infiltration in Myanmar going? I remember Hydra took over Southeast Asia's underworld a while ago. S.H.I.E.L.D. shouldn't be far behind, right?"

"Young Master, Hydra has indeed taken over Southeast Asia, but S.H.I.E.L.D. is different from them. It's definitely impossible for S.H.I.E.L.D. to take over all of Southeast Asia in a short time.

However, if it's just Myanmar, it shouldn't be much of a problem now. Young Master, do you mean... to turn Myanmar upside down?"

"I have that idea. Notify them that I'll be making a trip to Myanmar after the New Year. Oh, and have them renovate the military port first. That shouldn't be difficult."

After all, with someone offering to pay out of pocket to renovate the port, the other side would surely be very willing.

"Yes, Young Master. I will notify the person in charge at S.H.I.E.L.D. immediately."

"Also, have Hydra clean up the Mexican underworld. I want a stable underground order there. Then, have someone build a more discreet research base. It doesn't need to be large, just enough to accommodate a research team of fifty."

"Yes, Young Master!"

After giving his instructions, Wang Shaojun couldn't help but wonder if he should establish a biological group. Or rather, a pharmaceutical group.

He planned to have the Super Doctor lead a team to research various difficult and complicated diseases first, especially terminal ones like cancer.

Making money was secondary; the main goal was to be prepared. Otherwise, if someone close to him contracted such a disease, he'd have to search the globe for specialized medicine.

Since the Super Doctor was an all-rounder anyway, such research should be a walk in the park for him.

But there was no rush. The research base would take some time, and it wouldn't be too late to establish the group then.

While he was planning for the future, at the ByteDance headquarters!

President Zhang looked at Wang Shaojun's profile, his expression turning solemn. He couldn't understand how the other party had acquired a ten percent stake in ByteDance. With such a massive move, why hadn't there been any word of it beforehand?

One must realize that for ByteDance, ten percent was no small amount.

With a ten percent stake, one could already become the second-largest shareholder of ByteDance.

Just then, there was a knock on the office door.

After receiving his response, the secretary walked in quickly with a file.

"President Zhang, we've found out. It's Sequoia Capital. They sold their ten percent stake in ByteDance, but not to Heavenly Palace Group. It was to a mysterious billionaire whose identity cannot be verified at the moment.

The other party is very likely an intermediary, or perhaps this so-called mysterious billionaire is actually Heavenly Palace Group's... Wang Shaojun!"

President Zhang took the file, gave it a cursory glance, and looked away. "I see. Announce the news of the equity change. Also, notify our new shareholder that if possible, he should come over for a meeting tomorrow.

We've welcomed a powerful shareholder. I hope this isn't a bad thing."

"Yes, President Zhang. I'll get back to work then."

After the secretary left, President Zhang walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. Looking at the heavy traffic outside, he murmured, "The business world calls you the Lord of Tiangong. I hope you can live up to that name here with me."

The Lord of Tiangong wasn't just a simple name. Anyone associated with Heavenly Palace Group, whether an individual or a listed company, would have an opportunity for a qualitative leap.

This was especially true for listed companies and groups, as everyone could see.

He actually welcomed Wang Shaojun becoming ByteDance's second-largest shareholder. At least for now, Heavenly Palace Group was very powerful.

There were faint signs of it surpassing ByteDance. Of course, that was before. Now that the other party held a ten percent stake in ByteDance, there was likely no one left in the country who could contend with him.

Thinking of this, his lips curled up slightly. "A fish swimming upstream may leap over the dragon gate, but a dragon whose tendons have been pulled... is it really still a dragon? When the blade from above falls, Lord of Tiangong... what will your choice be?"

He was now exceptionally looking forward to the answer to that question.

"I hope you have the strength to resist and don't follow in our footsteps... Lord of Tiangong!"

No one knew the meaning behind President Zhang's words. Even if Wang Shaojun heard them, he wouldn't dwell on their significance. For him, the moment Heavenly Palace Group was established, he already had the capital to resist—it was just that others didn't know it.

Heavenly Palace Group was merely the tip of the iceberg. His original intention for establishing Heavenly Palace Group was simply to have a public identity; otherwise, things would be hard to explain.

Colossus Group was the true priority!