Chapter 257: Tang Xingyu's Parachute Arrival

"Xiao Xinhao, who is outside?"

Vice President Qi Chunqing's voice came from inside the room.

"President Zhang, please come in, Vice President Qi is inside."

The two entered the room.

"President Zhang, let me introduce you. This is the Vice President of Xingyao Group, Vice President Qi Chunqing."

"Hello, Vice President Qi, I am Zhang Lekang, Chairman of Kangming Shipping. I have long heard of your great reputation in Qilu."

"Seeing you in person is better than hearing your name. Seeing you up close, you are truly extraordinary!"

This was Zhang Lekang's first time meeting Vice President Qi Chunqing. He flattered him loudly, just to lower the other party's guard.

Vice President Qi Chunqing naturally disdained this.

He had just been saying that the allies of Yuehua Shipping were nothing but a rabble, and he didn't expect them to show up in the blink of an eye—faster than Cao Cao.

"President Zhang, this is our Xingyao Group's young master, Young Master Tang Xingyu. He flew here specifically this time to oversee the handling of matters here."

Young... young master?

Tang Chuanyan's son?

Zhang Lekang had noticed the spirited, extraordinary-looking young man standing to the side early on.

He had previously speculated about this person's identity, but he didn't expect it to actually be Tang Chuanyan's son!

"Young Master Tang... hello, hello."

Zhang Lekang bowed at a 45-degree angle and took the initiative to reach out his hand to Tang Xingyu.

Tang Xingyu shook his hand politely.

"Kangming Shipping and our Xingyao Group's subsidiary, Yuehua Shipping, are both allies. President Zhang, there is no need to be so polite. Please, have a seat."

Xiao Xinhao was shocked to discover that Tang Xingyu was extremely terrifying; his mind was actually so meticulous.

He had just been cursing the allies as a rabble and useless trash, yet now he was smiling, shaking hands, and sitting at the same table to chat.

Xiao Xinhao suddenly felt that Tang Xingyu would definitely achieve great things in the future. At the same time, he was secretly shocked—this was the truly terrifying aspect of Tang Xingyu.

Compared to Tang Xingyu, Vice President Qi Chunqing seemed quite immature, with a very disdainful expression on his face; anyone could see that he was unhappy with Zhang Lekang.

Tang Xingyu was the one who had truly mastered the art of not showing his joy or anger, nor expressing his likes or dislikes on his face.

"I wonder what brings President Zhang here today?" Tang Xingyu asked first after Zhang Lekang sat down.

"Oh, Young Master Tang, you're being too much of a stranger. We are all allies. When President Hua Yunfeng was here, he was the leader of the Qijinyi Alliance. I came this time just to pay my respects."

Zhang Lekang used a very polite line.

He was here today just to test the waters.

Xingyao Group had parachuted in two high-ranking officials, and even the young master had been sent. They must be carrying some trump cards and wouldn't have come to Jiangnan to clean up the mess left by Hua Yunfeng without any preparation.

Although everyone spoke intimately, everyone knew that after the accidental death of Hua Yunfeng, the Qijinyi Alliance was already crumbling and on the verge of collapse.

Even the other party believed that Zhang Lekang had come to ask them whether they would continue the alliance, and they did not harbor any suspicion toward him.

Vice President Qi Chunqing and Tang Xingyu didn't know that Zhang Lekang had actually already secretly befriended Zheng Qian and was ready to defect at any time.

"Hehe, President Zhang, there's no need for pleasantries. You came here today because you're afraid that Qianhe Group will swallow up you few small shipping companies, right?"

Vice President Qi Chunqing did not like playing mind games.

He had a fiery temper and was straightforward, liking to speak his mind.

With Xingyao Group backing Yuehua Shipping, it certainly wouldn't collapse.

Kangming Shipping, Changsong Shipping, as well as the retail investors from Shanghu, Qilu, and Dongyi, would be in trouble.

Right now, Qianhe Group's momentum was strong, and they had successively secured grain export orders as well as two cruise ships.

Within half a year, they might have even bigger moves.

In his eyes, this was exactly why Zhang Lekang was on edge and had taken the initiative to come over.

"Hehe, isn't it just a Qianhe Group? Look at how scared you all are."

"Do you know how much money Old Tang allocated to me this time to handle this mess?"

"Five billion!"

"Are we still afraid of a mere Qianhe Group?"

Five billion?

He didn't expect Vice President Qi Chunqing to have such a loose mouth, revealing his trump card directly!

Immediately, Zhang Lekang feigned great joy: "That is truly wonderful. With you and the young master presiding over the Qijinyi Alliance, those of us can finally rest easy."

Seeing that the situation was wrong, Tang Xingyu immediately spoke up to smooth things over.

"President Zhang, you may have misunderstood. We are still in the stage of formulating our business plan. How we will handle the next steps will have to be decided after discussions."

"You should also know the strength of our Xingyao Group. Five billion is not our limit. If the situation becomes clear, is easy to revitalize, and offers huge profits, taking out another two or three billion is not a problem."

Tang Xingyu was a bit anxious.

His dad sent him to Jiangnan not to learn things, but clearly to urge him to oversee the handling of matters.

People's hearts are unfathomable; who knew if Zhang Lekang would turn around and leak this news?

Regardless of the other party's intentions, he could not reveal his own trump cards.

Hearing Tang Xingyu say this, Vice President Qi Chunqing finally realized it.

"Right, right, right. You should know the strength of our Xingyao Group. Not to mention five billion, what about ten billion? We aren't afraid of Qianhe Group at all; they are just a brat who hasn't even grown all his hair yet!"

Tang Xingyu finally understood why Vice President Qi Chunqing had worked by his father's side for so many years and had made great contributions, yet was still only in the position of Vice President.

He had the ability, but his mouth leaked like a sieve!

Sending him to Jiangnan to take over Yuehua Shipping was probably his father's way of keeping Vice President Qi Chunqing away from the management layer, excluding him from the core industries, and letting him be a small person in charge here, dismissing him with some dividends from The Group every year.

This was his father's way of employing people.

Tang Xingyu had finally learned.

"Alright... then since Vice President Qi and the young master are still busy, I will take my leave."

Zhang Lekang exited the hotel.

He didn't leave empty-handed this time; he had at least obtained two pieces of information.

One: The parachuted Vice President Qi Chunqing held five billion in cash!

Two: Vice President Qi Chunqing did not intend to continue building and maintaining the relationships of the Qijinyi Alliance!

Zhang Lekang secretly rejoiced in his heart. It was fortunate that he had seen the situation clearly in advance and stood on Zheng Qian's side, otherwise he would have become cannon fodder for these two people!

After leaving the hotel, Zhang Lekang immediately sent a text message to Zheng Qian, informing him of this news.

Inside the room.

"Uncle Qi, you cannot tell this to outsiders."

Tang Xingyu reminded him solemnly.

At the same time, he glanced at Xiao Xinhao beside him.

He felt that even Xiao Xinhao did not yet have the authorization to know the news of their trump cards.

It was very easy for them to be targeted.

Didn't Hua Yunfeng suffer because of this?

Vice President Qi Chunqing felt a bit embarrassed; being lectured by a junior, he felt somewhat ashamed.

"It's fine, Little Tang. Even if Qianhe Group knows, so what?"