Chapter 551: The Fatal Blow!

The tug-of-war between reason and emotion had made the lawsuit increasingly dramatic.

Both parties’ lawyers stood firm in their arguments, citing various authorities and debating fiercely, making the court battle full of twists and turns, and intensely captivating.

Tengke’s legal team went to great lengths to set traps for Liang Shuang, hoping she would make a mistake and step into one of their pre-prepared pitfalls.

If Liang Shuang were to slip, it would mean that Tengke could seize the opportunity, turn the tables, and potentially achieve another legendary victory for their legal department.

However, Tengke’s legal team was overestimating their position. No matter what they said or the traps they set, everything had already been anticipated by Yunhe Law Firm’s lawyers.

As the proceedings went on, Liang Shuang not only avoided falling into their trap, but also cornered Tengke’s lawyers, leaving them speechless.

This left not only Tengke’s legal team shocked, but also the judges and the audience in disbelief at Liang Shuang’s performance.

The legendary status of Tengke’s legal department was well-known.

Many law firms would try everything to avoid direct confrontation with Tengke, but all of Yunhe Law Firm’s members not only stood their ground, but faced Tengke’s tactics head-on.

Against Tengke’s lawyers’ sophistry, Yunhe’s team didn’t follow their line of thinking. Instead, several times, they managed to leave Tengke’s lawyers speechless.

Such skill was beyond what an ordinary law firm could achieve.

Who were these people?

With such formidable capabilities, how could they be content staying in this small city?

Even more baffling, they seemed too humble to publicize their name!

The audience was confused, and no one offered any explanations.

After another hour and a half of verbal sparring, Tengke had not gained the upper hand. In fact, they had unknowingly walked straight into a trap set by Yunhe Law Firm.

At that moment, seeing the smug expressions of the opposing side, Liang Shuang suddenly smiled faintly.

“Presiding judge, rather than dragging this out, it would be better to give a decisive ruling. Here’s the thing, aside from the materials already submitted, we also have records of patent applications!”

The mention of patent applications caused the faces of all Tengke’s lawyers to go pale.

Does ‘Tianjue’ have any related patents?

They had no knowledge of this.

From what they knew, when ‘Tianjue’ was being developed, Longguang Media had been struggling to secure investment. Yet, before the game was even launched or tested in the market, they had already applied for a patent?

How bold could they be to take such a step?

Even more confusing, the patent application process was far more complicated than they had imagined. How had Longguang Media managed to secure it so quickly?

Moreover, after ‘Tianjue’ was released, when they developed the game ‘Tianxia’, they had already patented many of the game’s details.

Logically, Tengke, as a major taxpayer, should have a faster patent process. How could this small company be ahead of them?

But no matter how much they had hoped to be calm, they were now in a state of panic.

Before, they had been so confident because they believed the other side hadn’t filed patents and were doing everything they could to trap them.

Had they known about the patents earlier, they wouldn’t have been so overconfident. They would have taken the lawsuit more seriously, and even if the other side presented patent materials, they would have tried their best to escape, even if they lost the case. But now, they were completely unprepared and out of their depth.

With these patent documents, the chances of the other side winning the lawsuit had effectively reached 100%. If the opposing party didn’t have the backing of powerful figures in the capital, and if the court hadn’t tilted in Tengke’s favor, they would have no chance.

This was a completely unforeseen development for Tengke’s legal team.

In other words, this was a fatal blow!

The atmosphere grew extremely quiet.

The presiding judge glanced at Tengke’s legal team, then said, “Please submit the relevant patents for review.”

“Yes, Your Honor. Once the materials are presented, I hope they will be made public so that the opposing lawyer can give up!”

Liang Shuang nodded slightly to her assistant, who quickly handed over a thick stack of documents.

Soon, the materials were displayed on the screen for everyone to see.

The screen was filled with a list of patents.

These patents were all approved either before the launch of ‘Tianxia’ or even earlier.

No matter how Tengke tried to distance these patents from the ‘Tianjue’ PC game, it was clear that they were meant to counter Tengke’s potential plagiarism. To their surprise, the patents had been presented so early.

Nevertheless, these patents had always been aimed at defending against Tengke from the start.

Tengke was still struggling to process this new development.

They were shocked because they had walked right into the trap, and now they couldn’t get out.

“Opposing lawyer, we’ve already provided the patent materials and application procedures. If you doubt their authenticity, you can search the relevant information online. Just type in the keywords, and you’ll find it!” Liang Shuang said calmly.

Tengke’s legal team was already on the case, searching the materials as soon as they appeared on the screen to verify their authenticity.

Seeing the opposing lawyer remain silent, Liang Shuang continued directly:

“Now, is there a difference between plagiarism and borrowing? Of course, there is! Even though the current laws don’t explicitly state that ‘Tianxia’ plagiarized ‘Tianjue,’ we’ve provided all the necessary evidence. What more does the opposing lawyer have to argue?”

The faces of Tengke’s lawyers turned red.

In light of the current situation, they were clearly in the wrong.

Seeing their reaction, Liang Shuang firmly said:

“Your Honor, members of the panel, we have now provided all the necessary conditions and materials. We can definitively say that ‘Tianxia’ is a plagiarism of our ‘Tianjue.’ Therefore, we request that the presiding judge and the panel make a ruling to have ‘Tianxia’ removed from the market, that the opposing side issue an apology, and that we receive monetary compensation!”

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Chapter 552: Yunhe Wins the Lawsuit!

As soon as Liang Shuang finished speaking, Tengke’s legal team remained silent, not offering any counterarguments.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to fight back, but under these circumstances, responding would have been pointless.

Especially after the other side presented the already-filed patent materials, they knew they had lost the case.

Or perhaps, once they learned that this lawsuit had the backing of high-ranking officials from the capital, the involvement of Longguang Media had already led to a clear outcome.

Even though they had complex and unclear connections with some people at the Pearl City Court, they didn’t know that no matter how they tried to argue, they would fall into the trap set by Yunhe Law Firm.

The lawyers at Yunhe had already figured out their usual tactics.

To put it more dramatically, every word Tengke’s legal team spoke was anticipated by Yunhe, even predicting their every move and glance.

At the moment Tengke’s legal team resigned themselves to defeat, the presiding judge brought down the gavel.

The members of the judgment team entered the deliberation room and gathered to discuss, even though there was no need for it. The outcome of the case was already clear, but they still followed the procedure.

Meanwhile, from the audience, a voice rang out loudly:

“Yunhe is amazing!”

“Liang Shuang is incredible!”

“Fei Ge is awesome!”

Perhaps too excited, Jiang Tiancheng raised his arms and cheered loudly.

If they were outside, it might not have been so embarrassing. But here, in the courtroom, it was highly inappropriate.

Shen Fei and Han Xinyan looked on with exasperated expressions, and even Liang Shuang shot Jiang Tiancheng a disapproving glare.

“Enough! Stop embarrassing yourself! The trial isn’t over yet, be careful or I’ll report you for disturbing the order!”

Shen Fei couldn’t stand it anymore and sharply reprimanded him.

Just as his words finished, the door to the deliberation room opened, and the result was handed to the presiding judge, who was sitting with great formality.

“Everyone, please rise—”

As the voice echoed, everyone’s face immediately turned serious, and all eyes were on the presiding judge.

The judge cleared his throat and directly announced:

“In the case of Longguang Media suing Tengke Company, the court hereby delivers the following verdict!”

“According to the evidence… it is ruled that Tengke Company must immediately take down the online game ‘Tianxia,’ issue an apology, and compensate Longguang Media one cent!”

“If there are objections, they may appeal within three days!”

This result seemed to be both expected and unexpected by everyone.

Even Jiang Tiancheng, Hu Yuantai, Duan Guxiang, and others who were close to Shen Fei were somewhat shocked by this sudden outcome.

They didn’t expect that, after this lawsuit, Tengke Company would gradually start to decline.

Once the judgment was announced, Han Xinyan sighed in relief.

Apart from Han Xinyan, all the lawyers at Yunhe Law Firm, including Liang Shuang, also relaxed.

Although they had previously told Shen Fei that the chance of winning was 99%, and although they knew there were high-ranking officials involved behind the scenes, they still couldn’t guarantee they would win.

That uncertainty had kept them anxious throughout the process.

Winning meant they would be famous, but losing would make their future difficult, especially for a small firm like theirs, which couldn’t afford to take a loss.

Thankfully, they had won.

In the audience, after hearing the verdict, Shen Fei stood up.

Zhang Sicu quickly followed and stood beside Shen Fei.

“Mr. Shen, this result is good! After all, Tengke’s legal team is known for its undefeated record! Once the news of this judgment gets out, your name will cause a sensation across China! Many capital investors will start reassessing you!” Zhang Sicu said with a smile.

“Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Zhang! As for how others think of me, I really don’t care at all. If I, Shen Fei, am strong, it’s just good luck! I’m clear about my own abilities,” Shen Fei replied.

“Mr. Shen, you’re being too humble! If it were just luck, achieving this success within half a year would require peak luck! Even the undefeated legal team couldn’t avoid defeat, right?” Zhang Sicu said with a hint of meaning.

As he spoke, his gaze briefly flicked to Hu Yuantai, who shot him a stern look. Zhang Sicu smirked and turned his attention back to Shen Fei.

However, both Zhang Sicu and Hu Yuantai didn’t realize that this subtle interaction had been noticed by Shen Fei.

Though he was slightly surprised inside, his expression remained unchanged.

“You flatter me, Mr. Zhang!” Shen Fei smiled slightly.

“But Mr. Zhang, I didn’t expect you to show up today! I appreciate your support in person, and on Weibo as well!”

“Mr. Shen, if you put it that way, you’re being too polite! If you really want to thank me, treat me to a meal! That way, we can have a chance to talk!” Zhang Sicu said directly.

This…

When these words were said, the audience was shocked.

Is this the legendary “national husband” Zhang Sicu, the rebellious rich second generation who doesn’t care to socialize with billionaires?

This behavior was completely unexpected!

How could someone who usually acts so arrogantly suddenly be so humble in front of Shen Fei?

However, Hu Yuantai wasn’t surprised at all.

He didn’t even need to think hard to know that Zhang Sicu must have gotten some information from his sister, Hu Feier, otherwise how could he be so humble?

“Since Mr. Zhang insists, then I must treat you! Otherwise, wouldn’t that be a wasted trip for you?” Shen Fei said helplessly.

“Great! Then Mr. Shen, how about we exchange contact information and set a time for dinner? What do you think?” Zhang Sicu asked, pushing further.

“Fine, let’s do it your way, Mr. Zhang!”

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhang Sicu and Shen Fei exchanged contact information.

Afterwards, Shen Fei and Han Xinyan left the courtroom.

However, Han Xinyan took note of everything. No one understood Shen Fei better than she did.

From every action and gesture, she could tell that Shen Fei was rejecting Zhang Sicu’s overtures.

This rejection was so obvious that even though Shen Fei didn’t show it openly, Han Xinyan could sense it.

And that was the strange part. After all, Shen Fei and Zhang Sicu didn’t have much of a relationship. How could Shen Fei be so opposed to Zhang Sicu’s attempts at flattery?

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Chapter 553: Get Out of the Way!

As Han Xinyan frowned in confusion, Shen Fei also left the circle of spectators gathered around.

On the other side, Liang Shuang, accompanied by the lawyers from Yunhe Law Firm, approached Shen Fei.

Though their hearts were filled with excitement, Liang Shuang and the others maintained calm expressions.

She looked at Shen Fei and softly said,

“Mr. Shen, we won the case!”

“Mm, thank you all!”

Shen Fei smiled faintly, continuing to speak to the lawyers,

“You all worked tirelessly for this case, sacrificing your time and effort. Without your dedication, our chances of winning wouldn’t have been so great! I really appreciate all your hard work!”

“Mr. Shen, you’re too kind! This is what we should have done. In any case, our victory proves that all our hard work paid off. You’ve given us so much, and saying thank you is not enough!”

With that, Liang Shuang gave Shen Fei a deep bow.

As Liang Shuang finished speaking, the other members of the law firm also expressed their gratitude toward Shen Fei.

“Yes, Mr. Shen, it’s all thanks to you! If you hadn’t believed in us and given us this opportunity, how could we have achieved what we have today? We will forever be grateful for your support!”

The head of the lawyer team, Old He, sincerely expressed his thanks.

At that moment, a round of applause was heard from behind.

Clap! Clap! Clap!!!

Zhang Sicu didn’t know when he had walked over, but after hearing Liang Shuang and the Yunhe Law Firm members express their gratitude, his expression turned serious.

He then looked at Liang Shuang with admiration.

Just now, Liang Shuang had argued with the head of Tengke’s legal team. Not only did she not let the other side gain the upper hand, but she also cleverly trapped them time after time, forcing them to make concessions that favored their side. It was the first time Zhang Sicu had seen such a thing among the lawyers he knew.

He was equally surprised and bewildered by Yunhe Law Firm.

He had just heard about Yunhe Law Firm and had someone look into it. The firm had no reputation, and they hadn’t handled any major cases. Yet, every member of the firm was an elite.

For both Zhang Sicu and the public, this was a very unexpected development!

Even though Zhang Sicu understood that Yunhe’s victory in this case must have involved some influential figures, the capabilities displayed by Liang Shuang and Yunhe Law Firm were enough to surpass 90% of all lawyer teams.

Even without the intervention of powerful figures from Kyoto, even if Yunhe lost in this case, with Shen Fei’s persistent appeals, it was only a matter of time before Yunhe Law Firm won.

Understanding this, Zhang Sicu put away his thoughts and directly said,

“How about we exchange contact information? In the future, if I run into any trouble, I can call on you for help!”

This statement stunned everyone present.

Zhang Sicu!

His father was a real estate tycoon!

Yet here was this rich second generation, actively asking them to exchange contact information…

However, everyone quickly understood that Zhang Sicu’s gesture was likely due to Shen Fei.

The next second, their eyes shifted toward Shen Fei.

Seeing this, Zhang Sicu laughed.

“Alright, we’re just exchanging contact information! Why is everyone looking at Mr. Shen? Does this need Mr. Shen’s approval? I’m not that impressive, but I’m not some lowly person either! You all are acting like you look down on me!”

“No, no, Mr. Zhang, we didn’t mean it that way!” Old He from Yunhe Law Firm quickly responded.

At this moment, Shen Fei also stepped forward and smiled, saying,

“What are you all waiting for? Just follow Mr. Zhang’s suggestion and exchange contact information. If you end up taking on Mr. Zhang’s cases in the future, that’ll be a big step forward for you!”

“Of course! Apologies, Mr. Zhang, we just didn’t react in time! We are honored that you think so highly of us!” Hearing Shen Fei’s approval, Liang Shuang quickly took out a business card and handed it over.

Zhang Sicu took the business card, glanced at it briefly, and smiled,

“Liang Shuang? That’s a nice name! If I’m not mistaken, after today, both Yunhe Law Firm and your name, Liang Shuang, will be well-known! To defeat the ‘Invincible General’ of Tengke’s legal team, it’s not just about gaining fame in one battle!”

“Mr. Zhang is too kind! If we really achieve what Mr. Zhang says, it’s all thanks to Mr. Shen’s support!” Liang Shuang said aloud.

“Hahaha, well said! You’re a grateful person!” Zhang Sicu laughed heartily, complimenting her again.

However, just as his words ended, Shen Fei’s voice grew cold.

“Mr. Zhang, this is not the place to chat. Let’s not waste any more time here.”

Shen Fei had no intention of entertaining Zhang Sicu.

While the conversation was happening in the courthouse, the members of Tengke’s legal team, who had already exited, were surrounded by reporters and media outside.

This time, the scene was even bigger than before.

“Lawyer Ding, did you win the case?”

“Lawyer Zhang, did the ‘Invincible Generals’ of Tengke’s legal team win again?”

“Lawyer Wang, did you feel the lawyers from Yunhe Law Firm were too weak and wasted your time?”

“Lawyer Chen, do you think the opposing side will appeal after their defeat?”

“What does Tengke’s legal team have to say after the case?”

One question after another was thrown, and the faces of Tengke’s legal team grew darker with each passing moment.

Judging by their expressions, it was clear to anyone what the outcome of the case was.

However, because Tengke’s legal team was always grim and indifferent after every victory, they treated winning a case as just part of their duty.

In their minds, defeat was not even an option.

So, the reporters, seeing the cold expressions on Tengke’s team, didn’t sense anything amiss and couldn’t even imagine that Tengke, who was so proud of its track record, had lost!

“Get out of the way!”

With just two words, the lawyers from Tengke pushed through the crowd, their faces filled with displeasure as they walked toward their car.

This left the reporters and media completely stunned.

Could this mean… Tengke had lost?

That’s impossible! Tengke’s legal team was known as the “Invincible Generals”!

Their reputation wasn’t just because of their excellent debate skills, but also due to the biased judgments of the Zhu City courts. How could they have lost?

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Chapter 554: Always Ready to Accompany!

Seeing that all the lawyers from Tengke Company’s legal department looked grim, even though they didn’t say anything, the sharp-eyed media reporters immediately sensed the result of the lawsuit. However, because of the Tengke Company legal department’s impressive track record, they were unwilling to believe that Tengke had lost.

As the members of Tengke Company’s legal department left, everyone’s attention turned back to the courthouse doors.

After a while, the doors slowly opened.

“They’re here! They’re here!”

Someone in the crowd shouted, and the people at the stairs immediately looked up.

In an instant, cameras and microphones pointed toward the door, where Shen Fei was about to step out.

The reporters surged forward, raising their microphones.

“Mr. Shen, who won the lawsuit between you and Tengke Company?”

“Mr. Shen, do you have anything to say about Tengke Company?”

“Mr. Shen…”

The reporters’ voices immediately drowned out Shen Fei.

At this moment, it seemed the reporters had forgotten that Zhang Siku, the second-generation rich heir, had also arrived at the scene. They were completely confused about the result of the lawsuit.

Seeing this, Liang Shuang didn’t say anything.

After hearing the reporters’ questions, Shen Fei gave a playful smile.

“You’re asking me? Didn’t anyone from Tengke Company speak about the outcome of the lawsuit?”

Seeing how calm and collected Shen Fei was, and comparing his demeanor to the grim expressions of the Tengke legal team, even someone with poor judgment would understand the implied meaning behind his words.

“Mr. Shen, are you saying that Tengke Company lost the lawsuit?” one reporter asked with a frown.

“Of course!”

Shen Fei turned his gaze toward the reporter and smiled faintly.

“Are you saying you wanted to hear that we lost? Anyone with eyes can see that Tengke Company’s ‘Tianxia’ clearly plagiarized our ‘Tianjue’ game. It’s not surprising at all that they lost. Or do you think Tengke Company shouldn’t have lost, and they should have won instead?”

After hearing Shen Fei’s series of questions, the reporter showed a hint of awkwardness and quickly shook his head.

“No, Mr. Shen, you’ve misunderstood!”

Seeing that Shen Fei wasn’t easily provoked, the reporters shifted their focus to Liang Shuang.

“Miss, you should be the lawyer representing Mr. Shen’s side. Could you share the details of this lawsuit with us? How did you and your team deal with Tengke Company’s legal team? How does it feel to directly defeat the famous ‘Victory General’ Tengke legal department?”

Liang Shuang paused for a moment and then reacted, responding politely but seriously.

“This lawsuit’s victory was inevitable, as it’s clear to everyone that Tengke Company genuinely plagiarized our ‘Tianjue’ game. If we had lost, we would have no face to continue practicing law! As Mr. Shen said, it was certain that Tengke Company would lose. When we were gathering evidence, we almost expected a 100% win rate! So for us, if we had lost, we would have had no place left in the legal field!”

Her words were logical and convincing, delivered with grace, and even Jiang Tiancheng, who stood by, looked at her with admiration.

No wonder she was the woman he admired; even her responses were so commanding.

The reporters, after hearing Liang Shuang’s words, were taken aback.

In the past, they had witnessed the power of Tengke Company’s legal department. Many game companies had accused Tengke of plagiarism, and those companies’ lawsuits were always countered by Tengke’s legal team, with the outcome always in favor of Tengke.

It was because of this track record that Tengke’s legal team had earned the title of “Victory General.”

This created a legend for Tengke’s legal team and made everyone unconsciously believe that Tengke Company would win the lawsuit today.

However, today, the other side casually claimed that their win rate had been 100% before the lawsuit even began…

This seemed somewhat boastful.

But regardless of whether it was boasting or not, based on the current situation, Liang Shuang clearly had the ability to boast.

“Miss, may I ask…”

A reporter started to speak but was immediately interrupted by Liang Shuang.

“Hello, I have a name. Liang Shuang, lawyer at Yunhe Law Firm.”

“Lawyer Liang, you, as a lawyer, should be aware that in many previous cases where Tengke Company was accused of plagiarism, they almost never lost. They are known as the ‘Victory General’…”

“Hmm, I know all too well! But the reason Tengke didn’t lose in the past was because they never encountered me or Yunhe Law Firm!” Liang Shuang smiled faintly.

As soon as her words were spoken, the surrounding atmosphere became tense.

Even Jiang Tiancheng, who usually loved showing off, was momentarily stunned. This was even more audacious than he was!

But while he was taken aback, he was truly impressed.

Among the group, only Shen Fei maintained his usual calm expression.

This was the Liang Shuang he knew.

When she was being modest and humble privately, she was confident and domineering in front of the cameras.

In his past life, Shen Fei had never understood this and once asked Liang Shuang about it.

Her answer had left Shen Fei speechless.

She said that as a lawyer, she needed to project a powerful aura in front of the camera. No matter how others criticized her, she had to create an image of being tough and unapproachable, which would solidify her image as a lawyer.

Liang Shuang had always adhered to this principle.

“Lawyer Liang, are you implying that the ‘Victory General’ title of Tengke Company’s legal team is undeserved? Or do you think that Tengke Company’s legal team isn’t even a match for your firm?” A reporter deliberately asked.

“Don’t try to trap me! As I said, Tengke Company’s legal department was indeed powerful, otherwise they wouldn’t have earned the ‘Victory General’ title! But the reason they never lost is that they never met me or Yunhe Law Firm. Now, after they lost today, doesn’t that prove my point?” Liang Shuang smiled lightly.

“Lawyer Liang, Yunhe Law Firm was only established two years ago, and according to online sources, your firm hasn’t handled many large cases. Even in this lawsuit, most people were skeptical of you. What do you have to say about this?”

“You’re right. Yunhe Law Firm was established only two years ago, but the age of a firm doesn’t determine its ability! As for whether outsiders believe in us, it doesn’t matter. After all, we won this case, didn’t we?” Liang Shuang said with a playful smile.

“Lawyer Liang, after this victory, you will certainly become very famous. If other law firms try to poach you with a high salary, would you consider switching firms?”

“Switch firms? Don’t you know that I’m also one of the shareholders of Yunhe Law Firm? Besides, Yunhe may be young, but every member of our firm is an elite in the industry! One day, Yunhe will rise to the top of the legal field!” Liang Shuang said confidently, which made everyone gasp.

Reaching the top of the legal field? No one would dare make such a statement, yet Liang Shuang said it so casually.

Even though they wanted to retort, they couldn’t find the right words, especially since Yunhe was the winning side in this lawsuit!

“Lawyer Liang, after today, Tengke Company’s legal department may not accept the outcome of the case. If they continue to appeal, would you continue to fight alongside them?”

Hearing this, Liang Shuang slightly curled her lips.

“Of course, always ready to accompany!”

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Chapter 555: Are You Rejected by Him?

After the lawsuit with Tengke Company, Liang Shuang undoubtedly became the most noticed figure at the courthouse entrance at that moment.

This situation was exactly what Shen Fei wanted.

Now that Tengke had lost the case, once the media picked up on it, it would surely become a trending topic.

As for the interviews with Liang Shuang by the reporters, it would immediately make Liang Shuang and the entire Yunhe Law Firm famous in Huaguo.

However, becoming famous comes with consequences. Liang Shuang’s bold words would certainly be regarded as arrogant by many netizens, and this would likely create a wave of public criticism toward Yunhe Law Firm.

But compared to becoming famous and recognized all over the country, such criticism wasn’t that significant.

At the courthouse, inside the Maybach car.

Shen Fei and Han Xinyan were sitting in the back, while Xu Nana was driving.

Since they got into the car, or rather, since leaving the courthouse, Han Xinyan had stopped thinking about the lawsuit.

Her mind was preoccupied with something else, and she hesitated for a while before directly asking,

“Shen Fei, I do have a question. What exactly happened between you and Zhang Sicong, the young master of Yida Group?”

“Nothing much! It’s our first time meeting today. What could have happened? When our official account tagged Tengke Company, didn’t Zhang Sicong repost it and support us? That’s all. I didn’t ask anyone to respond or anything!” Shen Fei replied calmly.

“Alright, you’ve told me about this, but that’s not what I meant to ask!”

After spending a long time with Xu Nana, Han Xinyan had come to trust her completely.

So even though Xu Nana was driving, Han Xinyan didn’t hold back and directly asked Shen Fei.

“Huh? What do you mean?” Shen Fei asked, confused.

He really couldn’t understand what Han Xinyan meant.

Seeing this, Han Xinyan understood that Shen Fei truly didn’t know what she was asking.

She sighed and said directly,

“I can sense that you’re somewhat rejecting Zhang Sicong when you’re around him! If it were anyone else, they might not notice, but I can feel it! So I find it strange, and I just want to ask!”

“Tsk, how are you so sharp? You can tell that I’m rejecting Zhang Sicong?” Shen Fei chuckled.

“Go away! This is obvious! After all, I’ve been in a relationship with you for seven years. I can guess what you’re thinking just from a few words! And I’ve also noticed, Zhang Sicong’s attitude toward you is different from how he treats others. To put it bluntly, he’s trying to please you! But you seem to reject his attempts to flatter you!” Han Xinyan frowned and expressed her guess.

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Fei laughed loudly.

“Forget it, as for why Zhang Sicong wants to please me, I really don’t know the reason. Maybe he doesn’t have that intention at all, and you just misunderstood!” Shen Fei said confidently.

He spoke with ease, but deep down, he knew why Zhang Sicong was trying to please him. It was undoubtedly related to Hu Yuantai.

After all, in the courtroom, Zhang Sicong had looked at Hu Yuantai several times.

But as much as he guessed, he wouldn’t share these thoughts with Han Xinyan, and he didn’t want to spend too much energy trying to verify whether his guesses were correct.

He cleared his throat and continued,

“However, your sixth sense is pretty accurate. I do feel some rejection toward him! But this rejection has nothing much to do with Zhang Sicong himself!”

“Huh? It has nothing to do with Zhang Sicong himself? Then why do you reject him?” Han Xinyan asked, puzzled.

“Of course, it’s because of his background—he’s the young master of Yida Group!”

Shen Fei paused for a moment and continued,

“Do you still remember Xinyue Real Estate? My plans for our real estate business aren’t just limited to high-end villa areas! Or to put it another way, Yida Group’s real estate is a good template, and Xinyue Real Estate will follow Yida’s successful model! Given this, how can I continue to get close to him? What if we became friends, and then my actions ended up betraying my own interests? If word gets out, I’d be condemned by public opinion!”

“Wait… So you really see Yida Real Estate as a model for your own real estate development plans?” Han Xinyan furrowed her brows.

They had just resolved the lawsuit with Tengke Company, and now Shen Fei was focusing on Yida Real Estate, one of the giants in the real estate industry. What exactly was he planning?

“That’s not entirely accurate! When I decided to build Xinyue Real Estate, I already had plans for its future development! The top villa project in Luohushan is just my first step to open up the market and build a reputation. In the future, Xinyue Real Estate will still follow the high-end real estate route, but if it’s limited to just high-end residential construction, its future development will definitely be restricted. So, it’s inevitable that we’ll diversify our plans. Once we transition, we’ll have to focus on commercial real estate. And this approach, not to say anything else, coincidentally overlaps with Yida Real Estate. But this is how society works—if you meet someone like me, I’ll lead the way in commercial real estate!”

Shen Fei slightly raised his lips and raised an eyebrow.

“There’s no way around it; that’s how social development works. Survival of the fittest! If Xinyue Real Estate wants to continue growing and become a big player in the real estate field, it will inevitably clash with those big players! Commercial real estate is just too lucrative. Just like Yida Real Estate, every year, they make billions in rent without doing much. Who wouldn’t want a slice of that pie?”

Han Xinyan knew about Xinyue Real Estate, but she had never looked into it in detail. Hearing Shen Fei say all this now left her completely shocked.

The Luohushan project was already underway, and Shen Fei was already planning the future of Xinyue Real Estate?

Not only that, but he even wanted to push Yida Group, the leader in the real estate industry, out?

But this was not as simple as it seemed. When it came to fame, Xinyue Real Estate could not compare to Yida Group.

“Shen Fei, isn’t it a bit too early to plan for the future development of Xinyue Real Estate?” Han Xinyan said.

“No, it’s better to plan things early!”

Shen Fei smiled faintly and continued,

“But talking about this now is indeed a bit premature! For now, all we need to do is continue raising Xinyue Real Estate’s profile and establish it in the high-end real estate market. Only then will it be easier to transition. For now, we just need to focus on the Luohushan project!”

Hearing Shen Fei’s words, Han Xinyan was stunned.

With her abilities, even if she wanted to help, it seemed that she could only offer moral support!

“Alright, I understand! I’m just worried that we might follow in the footsteps of Qiankun Group…” Han Xinyan gave a wry smile.

“That won’t happen! You should trust me! I’m very confident! Besides, we’re young. If we don’t experience a few challenges now, should we wait until we’re older?” Shen Fei laughed.