"I think we should just delay it. We can stop supplying raw materials without saying a word and catch Brilliant Years off guard! It will be very advantageous for us!" Li Yang said with a sinister smile.
"Hmph! How despicable!" Prince Yu scoffed, immediately understanding the crux of the matter.
This not only caught Brilliant Years completely off guard, throwing them into chaos, but also caused huge losses to the group's business. Even if Brilliant Years pressed for answers, they could still delay and evade responsibility, ultimately harming Brilliant Years' profits.
Especially those contracts that require raw jadeite to be fulfilled—the saying goes, "when the wall falls, everyone pushes it down." When they see Brilliant Years in such a predicament, those who dislike them, creditors, and especially enemies will definitely take action and attack Brilliant Years together.
The most significant impact was on its stock price, which plummeted. The once-glorious financial giant, valued at tens of billions, saw its fortunes shrink instantly, with losses of several billion being a minor matter.
When the time comes, it'll be that Brilliant Years will be furious and want to sue Prince Jade. Won't that mean there will still be a lawsuit? Then let's keep taking off clothes and keep arguing.
Anyway, the lawsuit will be handled by the court in the defendant's region. When the time comes, Prince Yu won't be afraid to fight this lawsuit with his own connections, money, and brilliant years.
In China, lawsuits are less about evidence and more about connections. Take, for example, the lawsuits all Chinese writers, whether from traditional print or online sources, have faced with Baidu. The piracy is blatant, the facts are clear, yet they still can't win. Why?
They can handle the courts!
This is like adding insult to injury for a woman of brilliant years; it would be a miracle if it didn't drag her to death!
"Hehe, the victor is king and the loser is villain! This is the Thirty-Six Stratagems, okay? We're about to fight, are we supposed to learn from some idiots and yell 'Where am I going to hit you?' when we make our move? How are sneak attacks and schemes supposed to work then?" Li Yang chuckled sinisterly, naturally not daring to accept the Jade Prince's evaluation.
"That's right. Li Yang's approach is correct. Why bother with pleasantries when you're already at each other's throats? The business world is like a battlefield; everyone follows the wolf's law, the law of the jungle, the survival of the fittest. No means are too ruthless in achieving one's goals! Everything should be based on reality! I think Li Yang did the right thing!" Yu Tihu strongly supported Li Yang's suggestion.
Song Tian'er originally wanted to agree and support Li Yang, but Yu Tihu beat her to it, so she just pursed her lips and remained silent.
Chapter 427: Little Jiangnan Meets a Beauty
Song Tian'er originally wanted to agree and support Li Yang, but Yu Tihu beat her to it, so she just pursed her lips and remained silent.
Prince Yu smiled bitterly. He had never said he wouldn't agree; he was just venting his dissatisfaction. This guy was too despicable. He was going to do the same thing anyway, but the guy had to say it out loud, making it seem like he was an idiot. Did he think he was so smart? Did he think he knew all thirty-six stratagems?
Looking at the Jade Prince's expression, Yu Zhuo could understand his feelings to some extent. After all, as a member of a collateral branch, he had gained the Jade Prince's trust and attention so much that his understanding of the Jade Prince's temperament and mentality was definitely better than that of ordinary people.
“Miss, the Prince didn’t disagree with Li Yang’s opinion. He just said that Li Yang’s plan was a bit despicable!” Yu Zhuo stood up and cheered for the Prince.
The Jade Prince felt a warm glow of gratitude, thinking to himself, "I was right! This nephew with the jade bracelet truly understands me. Even now, he's so loyal and stands by my side. Not bad."
He then glanced at the jade bracelet with admiration, and the jade bracelet immediately became even more respectful, bowing deeply.
"Hmph! Of course I know what to do! You don't need to tell me what to do!" Prince Yu snorted and raised his head.
"Hehe..." Li Yang chuckled dryly.
Li Yang stayed at the villa for a few more days, while Yu Tihu flew to England with tears in her eyes to handle the matter of withdrawing from school and transferring schools.
The Jade Prince also began the grand prelude to mining. He himself had a mining license, but naturally, there were many things to prepare for mining a new vein.
He was incredibly busy, but he was in a great mood, feeling quite pleased with himself. However, the thought of Li Yang and Yu Tihu made him a little annoyed; this was probably the only thing bothering him lately.
This time, Yu Zhuo was highly valued by the Jade King and was practically the chief steward of the new Tihu Mine, wielding power second only to the king!
Li Yang and Song Tian'er didn't stay long before taking a plane and leaving Xinjiang, returning to Jiangdong City.
As soon as they got off the plane and walked out of the airport, they saw the luxurious RV. The two of them had just appeared when they saw the dazzling RV. The window rolled down, revealing Xue Tao, who had a noble and queen-like demeanor.
It immediately attracted many passengers coming out of the airport, and many of those who came to pick up passengers stared with amazement.
Many men who had been drooling and staring at Song Tian'er felt like they didn't have enough eyes to see her. Unfortunately, they didn't have the eyes of a chameleon that could turn 360 degrees; they could only focus on one direction.
One is aloof and empress-like, commanding respect; the other is bright and alluring, truly captivating. Both possess top-tier qualities, each with its own strengths, and neither is superior.
It's such a difficult choice.
Li Yang, who walked alongside Song Tian'er, became the target of everyone's envy, jealousy, and hatred. They all wished they could punch Li Yang and become his new protector.
"Congratulations on successfully completing your mission! I'll throw you a celebration banquet tonight, it's on me!" Xue Tao got out of the car, his back straight and his arrogant demeanor making the men who were watching him feel ashamed.
"Mr. Xue, you're so great! I love you to death!" Li Yang teased without any restraint.
Song Tian'er glanced at Li Yang sideways and snorted, "Mind your behavior!"
Xue Tao glared at Li Yang, thinking to herself, "You little devil, don't you care about your image? Give me some face in front of my subordinates! Even if she's your woman, you should still be mindful of your image, okay?"
Li Yang chuckled and shrugged, saying, "I'm sorry, I got a little too excited and didn't know how to express myself. Please don't mind, Mr. Xue!"
Xue Tao, naturally possessing unparalleled composure and having seen many grand occasions, remained calm and composed, offering a serene smile with the air of a CEO. "I understand how you feel! I don't mind. I admire your unpretentious and genuine nature!"
"President Xue, please don't spoil him too much. He's easily carried away by his pride!" Song Tian'er, of course, didn't know about his relationship with Xue Tao, so she spoke up for Li Yang as if he were one of her own.
Li Yang suppressed a laugh and remained composed, while Xue Tao smiled slightly: "Tian'er, there's no need to be so reserved. Get in the car!"
"Oh my! Why did you come to pick me up in person, boss? I'm so flattered!" Li Yang exclaimed as if he had just noticed.
Just as Xue Tao was about to say something like, "You've done a great job this time, and I couldn't express my excitement by not coming in person," Li Yang had already bent down and climbed into the car, silencing Xue Tao's words. This left her slightly annoyed; this guy was too hypocritical.
Song Tian'er shrugged and said, "President Xue, now you know, right? That's just how people are; they easily get carried away!"
"Hehe, it's nothing. Talented people all have their own personalities!" Xue Tao said magnanimously, not minding at all. Otherwise, why would he have gone to such lengths to invite him on this business trip?
"President Xue really has an eye for talent. If it weren't for Li Yang, this wouldn't have been possible to complete it so smoothly! I was just accompanying him this time. I didn't contribute much. He did it all by himself!" Song Tian'er didn't take credit for herself, but instead praised Li Yang to Xue Tao.
Xue Tao chuckled inwardly. If he hadn't been so confident all along, why would he have sent him?
"The boss has recognized Li Yang's abilities; it seems the trip to Pingzhou was quite successful! I wonder how to reward Li Yang. President Xue isn't a stingy person. Besides, there's his niece Zhao Lihua." Song Tian'er couldn't help but think sourly.
"Get in the car. Tonight we're going to Little Jiangnan to treat you all well!" Xue Tao climbed into the driver's seat, Song Tian'er took the passenger seat, while Li Yang sat casually in the back, acting as if he were the boss.
Song Tian'er was somewhat dissatisfied and embarrassed, but Xue Tao didn't show any impatience, which made Song Tian'er sigh once again that the boss was indeed the boss, with extraordinary demeanor.