Chapter 441: Forced Launch!

Since “Tianxia” was removed from the lineup and its trailer was released, it has been the subject of constant discussion, occupying the top spot in internet trending news for several days.

Many people were waiting for the official launch of “Tianxia.”

The main reason for the hype was “Tianjue.”

The rise of “Tianjue” led to “Tianxia” immediately receiving a lot of attention as soon as it was announced.

These people were particularly eager to see the confrontation between “Tianjue” and Tencent Corporation.

If “Tianxia” was an original game from Tencent, then its controversial and hotly debated status was exactly what the head of the gaming department wanted. These controversies had pushed the yet-to-be-released “Tianxia” to the forefront of the mobile game industry, guaranteeing that once it launched, it would be favored by countless mobile game enthusiasts.

However, the reality was different.

“Tianxia” wasn’t an original game, and it couldn’t even be considered a proper copy.

The similarities with “Tianjue” were immense, and just from watching the trailer, it was clear that “Tianxia” had plagiarized “Tianjue.” Once launched, it was certain to spark massive controversy.

In this situation, the head of the gaming department didn’t have the confidence to win any legal battles.

It was likely that even Mr. Ma, far away in the capital, had foreseen this, which was why he had tried everything to acquire “Tianjue.”

But now, knowing that the acquisition path was closed, they still planned to push out this plagiarized game. As the head of the gaming department, he was truly afraid to proceed with this.

“You know all of this, but do you have a better solution given the current situation?” Pan Shi said solemnly. “If we delay the launch of ‘Tianxia,’ can we develop a better game than ‘Tianjue’ in that time? As the head of the gaming department, you should know that if we let users continue to be immersed in this game, it will become even more difficult to win them back later!”

The department head, Cai, was silent after hearing this, unsure of how to respond.

Did he have a solution?

Of course not.

Otherwise, their department wouldn’t have been in such a hurry to release the “Tianxia” trailer.

The sole purpose of the trailer was to put pressure on Longguang Media!

“Yes, that’s true…” Cai hesitated.

“We have no choice!” Pan Shi continued. “In the past few days, our user numbers for several of our games have drastically dropped. Each night, we lose tens of thousands to millions of users. Just these losses have dealt a significant blow to us! If we don’t solve these problems perfectly, the user numbers will continue to drop, and user retention will decrease drastically! Tencent’s position as the gaming industry leader will likely be lost!”

Pan Shi furrowed his brow, his mood very heavy.

“But President Pan, ‘Tianxia’ is extremely similar to ‘Tianjue’! If they find out, they definitely won’t let us off!” Cai said.

“Hmph, Cai, are you still overreacting to this?” Pan Shi snorted. “No matter what, our legal department is not a pushover. Haven’t we won similar cases in the past? Besides, lawsuits aren’t resolved overnight. With time, our legal department will surely find the most favorable evidence! During this time, we’ll continue to try to acquire Longguang Media and ‘Tianjue.’ Even if the acquisition fails, we can still improve ‘Tianxia!'”

Pan Shi thought for a moment, his heavy mood unchanged.

But no matter what strategies he suggested, Shen Fei had already anticipated everything.

The head of the gaming department, Cai, didn’t fully agree with what Pan Shi was saying.

Although Tencent had copied games in the past, they didn’t have as many patents as “Tianjue,” so it was easier to deal with.

The strategy Pan Shi proposed was essentially a gamble.

They were putting all their hopes on Tencent’s legal department. If it succeeded, they could develop “Tianxia” as their own game.

If they lost the lawsuit, it would deal a fatal blow to Tencent, and all the efforts they had invested would be wasted.

However, not taking any action and letting “Tianjue” continue to thrive in the market would also cause Tencent to lose a significant number of users and market share.

“President Pan, is there really no way to delay the launch of ‘Tianxia’?” Cai asked, struggling.

“No! ‘Tianxia’ must launch on time! We will still continue negotiations with Longguang Media. For now, forget that Shen Fei is one of the shareholders. We need to lower our stance and increase the acquisition offer! If we can acquire them, we’ll pay any price!” Pan Shi said.

“Alright! I’ll do as you say!”

Seeing that Pan Shi remained adamant, Cai could only nod, despite his lingering doubts.

Pan Shi lowered his head and thought for a while before speaking again.

“If we can’t acquire Longguang Media, then we’ll focus on the team that developed ‘Tianjue.’ We’ll offer them a generous salary and bring them to our company! We must keep the talented people at Tencent!”

“Okay!” Cai said in a low voice.

But thinking back to his first negotiations with Longguang Media and his initial contact with Ji Jiaming, he had no confidence at all.

…

On the internet, all the users were secretly looking forward to the release of “Tianxia.”

Of course, there were also many who were waiting to see Tencent’s downfall.

Inside Tencent Corporation, the atmosphere was extremely heavy. For half a month, the gaming department’s building was lit up all night long.

But when it came to “Tianxia,” they were all pessimistic.

They knew better than anyone that “Tianxia” was a plagiarized game.

If they forced it to launch, they would definitely face heavy criticism.

The game had many patents that they couldn’t easily bypass, and even if they borrowed ideas, they were anxious and uncertain about it.

Shen Fei, however, was completely unaware of this.

Even if he did know, he didn’t care.

Neither Longguang Media nor Ji Jiaming’s team knew about these concerns.

The company continued as usual, with no particular attention given to the plagiarized game, nor any impact from the external discussions.

However, despite the calm on the inside, the connection between “Tianxia,” Tencent Corporation, and “Tianjue” caught the attention of many, making Longguang Media the subject of much scrutiny.

In an instant, Longguang Media was under the spotlight.

But what no one expected was what happened next…

—————- END —————-

Chapter 442: Only Shen Fei!

The big boss behind “Tianjue” at Longguang Media is Shen Fei!

Even though this news only broke half a month after the launch of “Tianjue,” once Shen Fei’s name was attached, it immediately caught everyone’s attention.

More than the game itself, people were more interested in Shen Fei.

“Shit, I can’t believe it! That game is actually Shen Fei’s business?”

“What’s up with that rich guy? Doesn’t he fear that his big moves might backfire?”

“Impressive! In just six months, he’s dabbled in several industries! The crazy thing is, these fields have absolutely no connection to each other!”

“I gotta say, this rich guy has unbelievable luck! Longguang Media was almost bankrupt before, but once he took over, the ‘Tianjue’ mobile game was developed and it’s been a huge success!”

“I think you guys should stop being so bitter! Shen Fei is able to do all this because he has the ability!”

“Tsk, tsk, things are starting to get interesting! Look at ‘Tianxia’ from Tencent Corporation. Isn’t it the game they developed to rival Longguang Media’s ‘Tianjue’? Looks like Shen Fei is really going head-to-head with Tencent!”

“I think the person above is talking nonsense! What kind of company is Tencent? And who the hell is Shen Fei to think he can compete with them? That’s just a pipe dream!”

“Anyone praising Shen Fei must be a hired shill! Making a scene. I’ll wait to see Shen Fei go bankrupt, and then I’ll throw him a couple of silver coins!”

In no time, the online debates intensified, and Shen Fei’s name once again became a topic of great discussion.

Despite being the center of this public debate, Shen Fei was completely unaware—or rather, he simply didn’t care.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

At the Jiang family’s estate.

The Jiang family had received several guests.

In addition to the current head of the Shenzhen government, Yu Guotu, there were also Wu Hongyi, a leader from the Supervision Office, and other staff members.

“Old Master Jiang, look who’s here?”

As soon as Yu Guotu entered, he immediately greeted the elder with a smile.

At that moment, Jiang Anbang was in the garden tending to his flowers and plants.

Hearing the voice, he quickly looked up, squinted his eyes, and smiled.

“Ah, Yu, why didn’t you say you were coming earlier?”

“It was a bit sudden! Old Master, look behind me, our guests are here!”

Yu Guotu didn’t elaborate on any other matters and moved aside to make way for the people standing behind him.

Only then did Jiang Anbang notice the guests.

Wasn’t that Wu Hongyi, the leader from the Supervision Office?

“Captain Wu Hongyi?” Jiang Anbang murmured.

“Old Master Jiang, you still remember me? Hahaha, it’s been a long time!” Wu Hongyi, with his square face, said loudly.

Upon hearing this, he quickly stepped forward and shook Jiang Anbang’s hand as a sign of respect.

“Old Master, as soon as Captain Wu arrived in Shenzhen, he mentioned several times how much he wanted to meet you! It shows how much he’s missed you!” Yu Guotu said.

When he heard this, Jiang Anbang smiled kindly.

“Captain Wu, you’re being too polite! It’s an honor for me to have you remember an old man like me despite your busy schedule in Shenzhen!”

“Old Master, you’re too humble! You’re highly respected in Shenzhen! Who doesn’t speak of your integrity and selflessness during your tenure? When you retired, people even hung banners outside your door, not wanting you to leave! To this day, you’re still a model for many people in the industry! I’ve wanted to visit you for a long time, but due to the heavy workload back in the capital, I only managed to find time today!” Wu Hongyi quickly waved his hand and spoke sincerely.

“That’s all in the past! I’m just an old man with self-awareness… Alright, enough about the past! Come, let’s go inside and have some tea!” Jiang Anbang said seriously.

He then turned to Yu Guotu.

“Yu, you go ahead and lead them inside. I’ll go wash up and change.”

“Okay!” Yu Guotu said cheerfully.

After Yu Guotu led everyone inside and had them sit down, Jiang Anbang arrived after a short while.

After a round of polite greetings, Jiang Anbang got straight to the point.

“Captain Wu, just speak plainly. What’s the real reason you’re here?”

“Old Master, you’re really straightforward! Yes, one of the reasons I’m here is to visit you!” Wu Hongyi shook his head with a bitter smile.

“And the other reasons? Come on, Captain Wu, just say it!” Jiang Anbang said lightly.

“Old Master, as you know, the Supervision Office in Huaguo is tasked with jobs that often make people unhappy! The higher-ups sent us to Shenzhen, and I’m sure they didn’t expect us to return empty-handed!” Wu Hongyi said.

“And then?” Jiang Anbang raised his eyebrows, looking at him.

“Then? I came to ask about the general situation in Shenzhen!” Wu Hongyi replied.

“Isn’t Yu here the one who knows better than me?” Jiang Anbang said, confused.

After all, the current head of Shenzhen was Yu Guotu.

He was just a retired person now!

Even if he knew something, it was from his time in office, which didn’t really apply to the current situation.

So, Wu Hongyi’s words seemed to carry some hidden meaning.

Before Jiang Anbang could process it, Yu Guotu immediately spoke up.

“Alright, Captain Wu, stop beating around the bush!”

He then turned to Jiang Anbang.

“Old Master, Captain Wu came here to inquire about the relationship between Shen Fei and us! Before the Supervision Office even arrived in Shenzhen, they already received complaints about our connections with Shen Fei! They say we’re involved in a collusion between government and business, claiming that Tiancheng and Shengcai owe their success in Shenzhen to your influence! In short, they’re accusing us of corruption!”

—————- END —————-

Chapter 443: Someone Reported Me?

“Hmm? Someone reported me?”

After hearing what Yu Guotu said, Jiang Anbang laughed.

He wasn’t laughing out of anger, though.

His laughter stemmed from the absurdity of the situation.

With his glorious track record, if he really wanted to be corrupt or embezzle, why would he wait until now? Wouldn’t it be easier to do so while in office? Why wait until he’s nearing the end of his life after living a clean and upright life?

The more he thought about it, the more ridiculous it seemed.

“Old Master, aside from you, I’ve also been reported!” Yu Guotu chuckled.

“Captain Wu, someone reporting us is actually a good thing! You should just investigate thoroughly! Whatever you want to ask, feel free! I, Jiang Anbang, will definitely not hide anything from you!” Jiang Anbang’s smile faded, and he spoke seriously.

Upon hearing Jiang Anbang’s words, Wu Hongyi couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

“Old Master Jiang, are you making fun of me? If you were really corrupt, would you still be here enjoying your retirement? If you’re corrupt, then there wouldn’t be a clean person in politics anymore!” Wu Hongyi said with righteous indignation.

“Captain Wu, don’t say that! As the head of the Supervision Office, you’re supposed to do your job properly, right? If someone really reported me, then investigate it thoroughly! Not just me, but also my son Jiang Shengcai and my grandson Jiang Tiancheng. Investigate them thoroughly as well! This is for the Jiang family’s integrity, and it’s also supporting your work! I’m just an old man, but I’ll support you!” Jiang Anbang said straightforwardly.

Hearing this, Wu Hongyi and Yu Guotu exchanged a knowing glance.

“Captain Wu, wasn’t I right? This is exactly how the Old Master is!”

Yu Guotu gave a thumbs up with clear admiration.

“I know! Old Master, I understand you and Secretary Yu better than anyone! If you were really bad people, how could Shenzhen be as prosperous as it is today? And the Supervision Office’s visit to Shenzhen also required Secretary Yu’s help! We’re working together to turn Shenzhen upside down! The higher-ups have already given the green light! If Secretary Yu were as corrupt as the reports say, then the higher-ups would have no choice but to reclaim their face!” Wu Hongyi said with a bitter laugh.

“I understand!” Jiang Anbang replied calmly, not elaborating.

“We actually have great faith in both Secretary Yu and you, but we’ve received so many complaints! So this is a routine investigation. After looking into it, we found no evidence of any improper behavior from you, Secretary Yu, or Jiang Shengcai and Jiang Tiancheng! Even if you helped someone with the scar-healing ointment issue, everything was within legal boundaries!” Wu Hongyi said in a loud voice.

“If that’s the case, Captain Wu, then what exactly do you want to know?” Jiang Anbang asked, frowning.

Jiang Anbang didn’t take the report issue to heart at all.

Having been in politics for so long, how could he not understand the twists and turns behind it?

He knew that no matter what Wu Hongyi said, he wouldn’t reveal who wrote the complaint or its content, even though he and Yu Guotu were once the top officials in Shenzhen.

“This question is simple! You and Secretary Yu have been in power in Shenzhen for so long, yet you’re being reported during our inspection. What’s the reason behind it?” Wu Hongyi still didn’t understand.

“What else could it be? It’s because of Shen Fei. That kid is so impressive that he directly occupies 60% of the market share in Shenzhen and even the entire country, making others jealous! And the reason he grew so quickly is because Secretary Yu and I helped him before, and Jiang Tiancheng and Jiang Shengcai may have also offended people in their business dealings. So, they’ve turned their sights on me! Just when the higher-ups sent people to inspect, the reports came in! Since the complaint is anonymous, who knows who’s behind it?”

Jiang Anbang was very familiar with how things worked.

After saying this, he self-deprecatingly shook his head.

“Well, this is normal! Although I worked diligently during my tenure, I did make some biased decisions in handling certain matters, which may have caused some harm to certain people. It’s normal for people to bear grudges. Over the years, it’s not just this one time. There have been plenty of complaints! This is just the way human nature works!”

“Old Master, you’ve been retired for so long, and yet people still hold grudges against you… It seems like the relationships in Shenzhen are really complicated!” Wu Hongyi sighed.

However, Jiang Anbang didn’t respond to Wu Hongyi’s words.

Yu Guotu, who was standing nearby, gently shook his head.

Jiang Anbang’s attitude was essentially a silent refusal to engage with Wu Hongyi’s remarks.

It was clear that Jiang Anbang didn’t want to get too involved in the Supervision Office’s activities this time.

Wu Hongyi picked up on the unspoken meaning in Jiang Anbang’s words and didn’t push the matter further. He directly said:

“Old Master, let’s stop discussing other matters. I came to the Jiang family for another purpose. Most of the complaints have to do with your relationship with Secretary Yu and Shen Fei! Of course, there are many reports on Shen Fei, but I won’t talk about those. I’m really curious about this person! I asked Secretary Yu before, but he said you know him the best! So, I came to ask you!”

As soon as Shen Fei was mentioned, Jiang Anbang suddenly had a lot more to say.

He talked at length about Shen Fei’s situation.

Even though there were a couple of minutes of omission, the details left Wu Hongyi and the others stunned.

By the end, they all wondered if what Jiang Anbang said was true.

It wasn’t until two or three hours later that Wu Hongyi and the others left, completely shocked and in disbelief.

After they left, Yu Guotu stayed at the Jiang family’s estate.

“Yu, what do you think the Supervision Office’s visit means for Shenzhen?” Jiang Anbang frowned.

“Old Master, the Supervision Office’s visit probably means that big changes are coming to Shenzhen! Some people think the visit is just for show, but that kind of thinking is truly dangerous!” Yu Guotu said with a wry smile.

Jiang Anbang nodded in agreement.

“I’m not concerned about others, just about you! You’re the one I trust the most! So, for this inspection, don’t rush ahead, but don’t fall behind either. Find the right balance! If you push too hard, you might offend some behind-the-scenes figures, but since the higher-ups have specifically asked you to assist, you need to show your stance to avoid appearing irresponsible!”

“Understood! Old Master, I get it!”

Yu Guotu was deeply moved by Jiang Anbang’s words.

After a brief pause, Jiang Anbang continued:

“Another thing is…”

—————- END —————-

Chapter 444: Are You Sure Shen Fei Can Win?

“This time, the assistance you’re providing is definitely a test from above! If you don’t do well, you may not be able to hold onto your position! But if you do well, your career may be even smoother in the future! They want to see your performance, and I’m sure you understand this better than I do! So, no matter what, you need to handle this with care!”

Jiang Anbang spoke earnestly.

“Mm, Old Master, I understand!” Yu Guotu replied seriously.

After giving Yu Guotu his advice, Jiang Anbang sighed in relief.

He paused for a while, then suddenly changed the subject.

“Have you been paying attention to Zhou Zhenguo recently?”

“Old Master, isn’t Zhou Zhenguo working on the Silver Mountain Resort project?” Yu Guotu was surprised and asked.

“Yes, I know. So tell me about this Silver Mountain project in detail,” Jiang Anbang said, frowning.

“Alright, let me explain the Silver Mountain Resort.”

Yu Guotu thought for a moment before continuing.

“This project is something Zhou Zhenguo attaches great importance to. From bringing in Silver Mountain Company as an investor to negotiating with the local villagers for land use, and even distributing profits from the resort project to the villagers, it’s all been managed by Zhou Zhenguo! I haven’t been too involved in this project because I know that if it succeeds, it will be a great achievement for him, and I didn’t want to compete with him for credit, to avoid making him suspicious.”

“But Old Master, why did you bring up this project?”

Jiang Anbang didn’t immediately answer Yu Guotu’s question.

After a long pause, he spoke solemnly.

“Actually, I’ve seen a lot of news about this project, and for some reason, I always feel uneasy about it. But if you ask me what exactly feels wrong, I can’t pinpoint it! Has Zhou Zhenguo really figured out everything about Silver Mountain Company? This is a major issue related to people’s livelihoods. If it’s not handled well, it won’t just be an achievement—it could backfire! Zhou Zhenguo is on the same side as you, and if this project falls apart, you’ll be implicated too!”

“Old Master, you’re overthinking it. Zhou Zhenguo values this project more than anyone else. How could he let it go wrong?” Yu Guotu said uncertainly.

“Who can say for sure? I’m just afraid that his eagerness to handle it perfectly may lead to mistakes. But if you say so, we can only hope it doesn’t go wrong!”

Seeing Yu Guotu’s response, Jiang Anbang didn’t say anything more.

After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice.

“Yu, if this Silver Mountain project goes wrong, the first thing you need to do is sever ties with Zhou Zhenguo! Otherwise, your career could be affected! With your abilities, I obviously hope you rise higher! That way, you’ll have a bigger impact! I’m saying this out of selfishness, because I know you’re better than him!”

“Old Master, I’ve taken your words to heart!” Yu Guotu nodded.

“Good! You handle it as you see fit!”

Once this topic was over, Jiang Anbang breathed a sigh of relief, then shifted the conversation.

“Forget about that! By the way, have you had any contact with Shen Fei lately?”

“It’s been a long time!” Yu Guotu seemed surprised.

“Shen Fei’s business is growing broader every day! I heard he acquired a gaming company a few months ago and has since developed a game called ‘Tianjue,’ which has become incredibly popular! I even heard that it caught the attention of Tencent Company. They even released a mobile game called ‘Tianxia’ overnight…”

Jiang Anbang chuckled.

“That’s true! But I also heard that Tencent’s mobile game is a direct copy of Shen Fei’s! Old Master, you’re quite the news buff!” Yu Guotu smiled lightly, his tone relaxed.

“Heh, I’ve got nothing to do in retirement, so I enjoy reading the news! Who would’ve thought that this kid would dare to go head-to-head with Tencent! I didn’t see that coming!” Jiang Anbang said helplessly.

“Old Master, when you say that, it’s clear you have high hopes for Shen Fei!” Yu Guotu said with certainty.

“Naturally! From what I know of Shen Fei, he always has a winning strategy! When I found out about this, I became even more excited to see how his rivalry with Tencent will play out! Even if it’s just a game, Tencent’s dominance in the gaming world will definitely be shaken up! I really underestimated Shen Fei. I used to say he’d be famous in five years, but now I think, in less than three years, his name will be known all across China!”

Jiang Anbang was extremely pleased, his words full of admiration for Shen Fei. After finishing this topic, he continued.

“Besides the game, I also heard that this kid plans to acquire a film company. He’s looking to enter the entertainment industry! Incredible!”

At this point, Yu Guotu’s expression suddenly became strange.

He hesitated for a moment, then bit his lip and said in a deep voice.

“Old Master, there’s actually something I should’ve told you earlier, but I’ve been too busy until now…”

“What’s that?” Jiang Anbang asked, puzzled.

“Isn’t Zhengwei working at the Shenzhen Research Institute? He connected Shen Fei with the institute to collaborate and set up the XY chip research company! The initial investment was fifty billion, all to expedite the chip development.”

“This…”

Jiang Anbang was momentarily at a loss for words.

Before Jiang Anbang could react, Yu Guotu continued.

“Also, before the collaboration was finalized, I heard Zhengwei say that the institute had asked him to hand over the chip project proposal to Shen Fei. Not long after, the proposal was returned with some brief annotations! The annotated proposal then drew significant attention from engineers, who all thought the contents were extraordinary and profitable! They wanted to meet the person who made those annotations, but the collaborating company refused to help in any way!”

Seeing the shock in Jiang Anbang’s eyes, Yu Guotu smiled helplessly.

“Old Master, now that we’ve come this far, who do you think could have made those annotations, someone even the academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences want to meet?”

Hearing this, Jiang Anbang swallowed hard.

“This kid! Really…”

He sighed with helpless laughter and didn’t say anything more.

Yu Guotu didn’t directly state it, but when he first guessed who had made those annotations, he, like Jiang Anbang, was astounded. However, after considering Shen Fei’s past actions, he began to understand!

—————- END —————-

Chapter 445: Agreement to Acquire!

Shen Fei had no idea what was happening at the Jiang family mansion or how Jiang Anbang and Yu Guotu were praising and optimistic about him.

After meeting with Bai Runqi and making a promise, Shen Fei once again went from the revered Mr. Shen to the family cook at Yunhe Villa.

Aside from that, Shen Fei’s primary activity was immersing himself in the game Tianjue.

He was spending money like crazy in the game, which caused his game ID to rise on the leaderboard.

Many players who highly praised Tianjue and got immersed in it soon heard about this game nickname.

For a time, the buzz in the game soared, and people began to speculate about the person behind the nickname, keeping the discussion hot.

Even Longguang Media couldn’t figure out who this person really was.

At the same time, news about Shen Fei being the big boss of Longguang Media became a hot topic too.

While Shen Fei was lost in the game, spending money and leveling up, Jiang Tiancheng, Hu Yuantai, and Duan Guxiang were busy preparing the necessary procedures and documents for the upcoming acquisition of Jiexing Media.

In just two days, time passed in the blink of an eye.

At Yunhe Villa, Shen Fei was pondering what to make for lunch when his phone, which was lying nearby, suddenly started vibrating.

When he saw the name on the caller ID, he slightly smiled.

“Hello, Mr. Huang, good afternoon!” Shen Fei said playfully.

The caller was Huang Xiujie, the owner of Jiexing Media.

“Mr. Shen, good, good!” Huang Xiujie greeted politely.

“Mr. Huang, two days have passed. How did your shareholders decide?” Shen Fei didn’t waste time with pleasantries and got straight to the point.

“Mr. Shen, as you wished, all the shareholders have agreed to your acquisition! We need to arrange a time to discuss the acquisition price and conditions in detail. When would be a good time for you?” Huang Xiujie asked.

“Good! Since they agreed to the acquisition, my acquisition team will go to Jiexing Media to conduct a detailed assessment. You can negotiate directly with them when the time comes. They will represent me and make the final decision!” Shen Fei said solemnly.

After hearing this, Huang Xiujie was a bit stunned.

“Wait, Mr. Shen, are you giving your team full control over this? You’re not going to oversee it personally?” He was surprised by Shen Fei’s delegation of authority.

It was rare for someone to trust a team this much. Shen Fei was the first to do so.

If Shen Fei were a business magnate worth hundreds of billions, his decision would be understandable, since the big bosses are often too busy to handle everything themselves.

But Shen Fei wasn’t there yet—he was just providing the funds and wasn’t concerned about other matters…

It felt like the style of a local tycoon!

“Mr. Huang, my acquisition team is professional. They don’t need me! Just prepare the relevant documents, and they’ll be there tomorrow. How does that sound?”

Seemingly unaware of Huang Xiujie’s surprise, Shen Fei continued with a calm smile.

Although Huang Xiujie didn’t understand Shen Fei’s behavior, he didn’t ask more questions.

He didn’t care about the details; he was only concerned with the acquisition conditions and price!

“Alright!” Huang Xiujie nodded.

The two didn’t continue with small talk.

After hanging up the phone, Shen Fei shook his head and chuckled to himself.

Another person now thought he was a local tycoon!

With a slight smile, Shen Fei didn’t immediately call Duan Guxiang. Instead, he leisurely prepared his meal, ate, and then picked up his phone.

Before he could open the call interface, his phone vibrated again.

It was Jiang Tiancheng.

“Boss Fei!”

“Speak.” Shen Fei responded.

“Boss Fei, today is Zhou Zhengji’s birthday! The dinner gathering is today!” Jiang Tiancheng said weakly.

“I know! So, you’re calling just to tell me that?” Shen Fei teased.

“No, no, no! Boss Fei, I’m calling to tell you the dinner is at the Tianhao room in Huaxi Yue Hall! Also, Boss Fei, how are you getting there? Should I pick you up or will you drive yourself?” Jiang Tiancheng asked hurriedly.

“I’ll go by myself.” Shen Fei rolled his eyes.

“Alright!” Jiang Tiancheng quickly agreed.

Shen Fei fell silent for a moment and then spoke directly.

“Just now, I received word from Jiexing Media. All the shareholders there have agreed to the acquisition! I originally wanted you guys to go there today with the team for a tour and a systematic assessment of the company, but since there’s a dinner tonight, we’ll push it to tomorrow! If you hadn’t called, I was going to tell Duan Guxiang. Since you called, you can tell him and the others, so they can be prepared!”

He didn’t hide anything. Given that he and the three others were the most excited about the deal, there was no reason for them to be unhappy about it.

After all, when there’s money to be made, who wouldn’t be happy?

Jiang Tiancheng quickly nodded in response.

After that, Shen Fei continued to play the game for a bit. When he checked the time, he started to get busy again.

Since he had an appointment for the evening, he made sure to prepare dinner for his wife and daughter ahead of time.

Once the meal was ready, it was time to leave for the appointment. He quickly informed Han Xinyan.

Shen Fei grabbed his car keys and drove to Huaxi Yue Hall.

When he arrived at the parking lot outside Huaxi Yue Hall, Shen Fei couldn’t help but feel a bit sentimental.

The first time he came here after his rebirth, he had nothing.

Now, with his wife and daughter by his side, and his own successful career, things had changed…

After parking the car, he walked to the entrance of Huaxi Yue Hall, where Jiang Tiancheng, Zhou Zhengji, and Jin Liyao were already waiting.

“Boss Fei!!!”

As soon as they saw Shen Fei, they all gathered around.

“What are you all standing here for?” Shen Fei asked, amused.

“Boss Fei, we just arrived and didn’t go in. We’re waiting here for you!” Jiang Tiancheng laughed.

Shen Fei ignored him and looked at Zhou Zhengji.

“Young Master Zhou, happy birthday!”

“Boss Fei, calling me that is too much! Honestly, I can only be called this because of my father!” Zhou Zhengji quickly waved his hand, then smiled and said, “If you respect me, just call me Zhengji!”

“No matter what I call you, I must wish you a happy birthday! I came in a hurry, so I didn’t prepare a gift. But I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me before!” Shen Fei said.

“Boss Fei, gifts? That would be too formal! Your presence here is already an honor for me! I should be thanking you!” Zhou Zhengji hurriedly waved his hand.

“Boss Fei, yeah, now this kid worships you like crazy! If you’re going to give him a gift, it’s better to tell his fortune and play with him! Maybe you can predict his future disasters. This guy likes to flirt with people, and who knows what trouble he’ll get into!” Jiang Tiancheng joked with a playful tone.

Shen Fei and Zhou Zhengji both heard the comment differently.

Zhou Zhengji blushed in embarrassment, but Shen Fei naturally picked up on the conversation and responded.

“Sure!”

As soon as he said that, Zhou Zhengji was stunned.

“Boss Fei, you really will tell me my fortune?”