228: Chapter 228 My Cousin Takes Action

Lu Jinhong's words seemed to be considering the Liu Family at every turn.

Yet, they also seemed like an attempt to hold the Liu Family hostage.

Liu Lu smiled. 50 billion? For him, it was a lot, but then again, not really.

But to just hand over money like this? Unless he had lost his mind.

And this group of people from Shanghai were calculating things very shrewdly.

Especially Ouyang Yunzheng, who was best at shifting the blame onto others.

It was clearly he who wanted to target Global Asia, but he had failed miserably.

After the Japanese were beaten by Su Nange and Liu Yuan, they instead directed their anger toward the Ouyang Family.

But Ouyang Yunzheng found another way, pulling a group of allies from the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce into the fray, turning it into Shanghai versus the Japanese devils.

After a few rounds, these people from the Shanghai business circles realized just how powerful these devils were. If this continued, their losses would be significant.

So, just as they were about to turn their spearheads toward the Ouyang Family...

The clever Ouyang Yunzheng came up with another brilliant plan, falsely claiming that all of this was caused by a live-in son-in-law of the Liu Family.

With the Liu Family's massive business and wealth, shouldn't they bleed a little?

If they took out tens of billions and split it among themselves, everyone would be happy. Not only would it compensate for the losses from the war with the Japanese, but they might even turn a profit.

Moreover, by doing this, they could force the Liu Family to abandon this live-in son-in-law, giving Ouyang Yunzheng another chance.

However, these people all overlooked one point: Su Nange was no live-in son-in-law.

He was someone personally assigned to the Liu Family by the top leader of Zhijiang.

Liu Lu showed no fear in front of Lu Jinhong, the boss of Shanghai.

You are a boss, and so am I.

Liu Lu spoke up, "Boss Lu, I understand your losses. But shouldn't there be an explanation for my daughter's losses as well?"

"Although I don't like her running some bar, the fact remains that her hard work was smashed and looted by the Japanese this time."

"Boss Lu, let's keep things separate. Have the Ouyang Family cover my daughter's losses first, and I will hand over the 50 billion you mentioned with both hands."

This...

Liu Lu truly lived up to his reputation as the leader of the business world in Qiantang and even the entire Zhijiang.

When it came to this kind of back-and-forth in negotiations, he didn't fear anyone.

He turned back and asked, "Sweetheart, roughly how much were the losses at your bar?"

Liu Yuan was clever too. She quickly replied, "Dad, mine is the number one nightlife venue in all of Zhijiang Province. But this time, almost everything needs to be renovated, and adding the losses from being closed, it's at least over 10 billion."

"Over 10 billion? Why don't you just rob us?" The one speaking was Ouyang Yunzheng's mother.

Liu Yuan put her hands on her hips. "Then where did your 50 billion come from?"

The scene began to spiral out of control again. Both sides traded barbs back and forth.

Liu Yuan was like the reincarnation of Chancellor Zhuge Liang, showing no fear as she verbally sparred with the big shots of Shanghai.

"Your nightclub being smashed by the devils has nothing to do with us."

"Then what does you being threatened by the devils have to do with our Liu Family?"

"Oh, you couldn't possibly be unable to handle those devils, could you? You aren't scared, are you?"

"You girl, why is your tongue so sharp?"

"All of this was clearly caused by this little punk you found."

"Heh, my husband dares to fight the devils; what about you?"

"You cowards! If you're so capable, go deal with the devils! Why come to Qiantang to hide from the heat?"

After spending so much time with Su Nange, Miss Liu's physical skills weren't the only thing that had improved; her verbal sparring skills were now almost unrivaled.

However, this kind of bickering was ultimately damaging to the image of both parties.

This time, Su Nange stepped forward before Liu Lu could.

Heh, such a small matter—wouldn't it be simple to resolve?

"Yuan, that's enough. There's no need to waste your breath on them."

Liu Lu, standing to the side, was quite interested to see how this kid would handle it.

Su Nange faced the group from Shanghai and said, "Whether it's 50 billion or 10 billion, in the end, isn't it all because of a bunch of devils? That's easy to fix!"

"Ouyang Yunzheng, you keep saying it's because I offended the devils, causing them to vent the anger they should have had for me on you. Is that right?"

Ouyang Yunzheng thought for a moment before replying, "Is it not?"

Su Nange: "Fine, since that's the case, why don't we confront those devils face-to-face? What do you think?"

"Why did those Japanese people only try to kill you in River, yet didn't lift a finger against Yuan, who was also in River? I'm sure you understand this better than anyone else."

Hearing this, everyone thought it made sense. If they had a conflict with Liu Yuan, why didn't they touch her?

"So, right now, let's confront the Japanese. How about it?"

Ouyang Yunzheng didn't respond. He thought to himself that if they really confronted the Japanese, his secret would definitely be exposed.

However, Su Nange had clearly captured Sato from Japan and caused such a huge scene in that Katana Building.

Was he bluffing? Did the Japanese really not want to kill him?

Su Nange chuckled inwardly. It wasn't that the Japanese didn't want to kill him; of course, they dreamed of it.

But did they dare?

Would that Himura Ryusai still dare to raise a hand against him now?

Su Nange: "Young Master Ouyang, you were so glib just now. Why are you silent now?"

"Could it be that you're afraid?"

Ouyang Yunzheng: "Heh, who says I'm afraid? But what credibility do the words of the Japanese have?"

Su Nange: "Haha, whether they're credible or not is beside the point. Since you dare..."

"Big Boss Lu, you are a pillar of Shanghai. Do you think my method is acceptable?"

"If the Japanese personally admit that this matter started because of me, then I will pay you the 50 billion myself. The Liu Family won't have to contribute a single cent!"

"But if the facts are not as Ouyang Yunzheng claims, I won't even ask the Ouyang Family to pay Yuan the 10 billion."

"Just 5 billion. How about Ouyang Yunzheng and I make a bet at a 1:10 ratio? Boss Lu, you can be the witness."

Lu Jinhong thought to himself, Could there really be some inside story here?

However, no matter how this turned out, it wouldn't be a loss for him.

Besides, he couldn't afford to offend the Japanese too much either.

Just a while ago, the Japanese had placed trade orders worth tens of billions with the Huaxia government as a gesture of goodwill.

This was what prompted the Huaxia government to release an executive from the Saionji Family.

If they kept fighting with the Japanese at this time, it wasn't something the government would want to see.

Thus, under the surprised gazes of the three members of the Ouyang Family, Lu Jinhong nodded.

"Very well. Young man, I admire your courage. I just wonder how you plan to find those Japanese to confront them now?"

"Do you happen to know them?"

Su Nange smiled. "How could I know them? Though, I suppose you could say I do, since my fists have 'communicated' with them."

Lu Jinhong also chuckled. "Then do you need me to help you contact them?"

Su Nange shook his head. "They're just Japanese devils. How hard could it be?"

With that, Su Nange took out his phone, dialed a number, and turned on the speakerphone.

It was dinner time, yet the call was answered quickly.

The person on the other end sounded surprised, but also somewhat delighted. "Cousin? Why are you calling me all of a sudden? Do you need something?"

Who else could call Su Nange "cousin" but Zhou Shuyan, the brother of his "cousin" and the Deputy Chief Procurator of the Shenhai City Procuratorate?

Although Zhou Shuyan hadn't been in Shanghai for long, which of the big shots present didn't know the name of this high-ranking official?

Everyone looked astonished. Who on earth had been spreading rumors that this young man was just a live-in son-in-law of the Liu Family?

Zhou Shuyan's cousin? Wouldn't that make him a relative of the Zhou Family from Zhijiang Province?

"When are you coming to Shanghai? I'll treat you to dinner."

Zhou Shuyan on the other end of the phone continued to express his closeness, proving that this cousin relationship wasn't just for show.

In truth, Su Nange hadn't expected Zhou Shuyan to call him "cousin" so directly either.

This address made him feel a bit embarrassed. After all, he and Zhou Wanqing were just having a bit of fun calling each other "cousin."

If this were actually taken as fact, Su Nange would feel a bit guilty.

"Haha, Co... Cousin. Sorry about this. I didn't want to bother you, but I was hoping you could do me a small favor—nothing that violates any regulations."

"Cousin, you're being too formal. If there's anything, just say it."

Su Nange: "It's a long story; I'll find an opportunity to tell you the details in person. On the phone, I just wanted to ask if you could help me get in touch with the head of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai?"

"There might be some misunderstandings between me and many of the bosses here in Shanghai."

As a government official, Zhou Shuyan wouldn't involve himself in these under-the-table business wars in Shanghai.

But he had heard some rumors about the recent turbulence.

"So that is what it is. I didn't realize you were involved. I can help you contact a lady from Japan named Saionji Sawa."

At this point, Liu Yuan chimed in, "Brother Shuyan, those Japanese people bullied me, and I didn't expect the people from your Shanghai to bully me too. Nange is standing up for me!"

"Oh, it's Little Sister Liu. Alright, I'll help you guys get in touch. You can discuss the specifics, but do be mindful of the impact. After all, relations between our two countries are still somewhat sensitive."

Su Nange: "Don't worry, Cousin. I just want the Japanese to clarify things. I'll be careful."

"Alright, wait for my word."