Chapter 32: Chapter 32 The Unrivaled Li Changhong
Every inch of this place is worth its weight in gold, teeming with traffic every day. Anyone who can establish a company on this street is a significant force within Central Plains.
Despite it being noon, the entrance to Tianba Group was still bustling with luxury cars following one after another.
In recent years, the cosmetics industry had skyrocketed, making a lot of money for many people, and Tianba Group was one of the industry's leaders.
Now, Tianba Group wasn't just a leader in the cosmetics industry but also one of the top domestic players and even wielded considerable influence in Asia.
A month ago, Tianba Group broke into the European market, causing quite a stir, attracting countless people wanting to collaborate with them every day.
Before long, the door to Tianba Group's reception room opened, and a middle-aged man walked in.
Dressed simply in a suit, wearing black-framed glasses, his wrist adorned with a valuable Patek Philippe watch.
His seemingly simple attire radiated an oppressive aura wherever he stood; this man was none other than Li Changhong, the chairman of Tianba Group.
Upon seeing Ye Fan, Li Changhong politely smiled and said, "I've heard from my staff that the young sir has some pressing matters to discuss with me!"
"That's right," Ye Fan looked at Li Changhong.
Li Changhong, all smiles, said, "Is the young sir here to discuss business with me? May I ask which prominent clan you hail from?"
With Tianba Group currently in a phase of expansion and needing strong allies for support, Li Changhong rushed over immediately after lunch upon learning someone had urgent matters to discuss with him.
"The Su Family," Ye Fan stated indifferently.
"The Su Family?"
Li Changhong paused, thinking for a moment, "The foremost Su Family from East Sea?"
"No, the Central Plains Su Family," Ye Fan murmured.
"The Central Plains Su Family?"
Upon hearing Ye Fan's response, Li Changhong's smile vanished instantly, and the look in his eyes turned much colder as he faced Ye Fan.
Being in the same cosmetics industry, Li Changhong naturally knew of the Central Plains Su Family, a minor second-rate clan that couldn't catch his interest.
"Yes, the Central Plains Su Family!" Ye Fan nodded.
Li Changhong scoffed, asking, "What does the Su Family want with me? Seeking a partnership? I don't see the need, do you?"
"You have to understand, any one project initiated by Tianba Group involves capital in the tens of billions. Your Su Family isn't even a first-rate clan; you simply can't manage it! Please, leave!"
His words were icy, repelling others like the harsh winds and snow of February.
"Seeking a partnership?"
Ye Fan shook his head, casually tossing a contract onto the table, "No! I'm just here for your signature!"
"Also, Li Shihao is your son, isn't he? Your son Li Shihao has been coveting the beauty of my wife, Su Ruoxue, and has repeatedly shown disrespect. I'm here to tell you to have your son personally apologize to my wife tomorrow!"
Seeing that Ye Fan didn't take him seriously at all, Li Changhong was taken aback; he had not expected Ye Fan from a second-tier family to talk to him with such an attitude.
Surprised, Li Changhong glanced over the contract briefly, only to find that it was an offer for partnership. All it required was his signature and seal to be effective.
"Kid, you're very arrogant! Are you ordering me?" Li Changhong's face was filled with anger.
As the chairman of Tianba Group, he held a lofty status, and in his eyes, Ye Fan was just a nobody not worth his time.
Tearing sound!
In the next moment, Li Changhong tore the contract forcefully, looking dismissive as he said, "You want my signature? Who do you think you are!"
Continuing, Li Changhong spoke with scorn, "Also, indeed, Li Shihao is my son, but for my son to apologize to your wife, are you dreaming?"
"Let me tell you, there are countless women who want to sleep with my son. It's your honor that he took a liking to your wife, do you understand that? An apology? Not a chance!"
Knowing that Ye Fan came from the Su Family, Li Changhong had no scruples.
If Ye Fan dared to disrespect him again, a single phone call would be enough to completely blockade the Su Family's market presence.
"Oh? It's an honor for your son to fancy my wife? Are you so sure about that?"
Seeing Li Changhong's grandiose claim, Ye Fan's face gradually turned colder.
Indeed, when the beam is crooked, the rafters will be aslant; with a father like Li Changhong, no wonder he had a son like Li Shihao.
His mere presence at Tianba Group was already a significant concession to Li Changhong, who would probably wet himself if Ye Fan revealed his identity.
"That's exactly what I'm certain of!" Li Changhong scoffed disdainfully.
Ye Fan laughed, his smile was brilliant, laced with heavy irony.
Immediately after, Ye Fan said, "Very well! Now I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself, apologize to me immediately, then reprint the partnership agreement, and have your son obtain my wife's forgiveness tomorrow!"
"I'll give you five seconds. If you take more than three seconds, you'll face the consequences!"
"Three!"
As he spoke, Ye Fan held up three fingers.
Hearing Ye Fan's words, Li Changhong couldn't help but laugh. Since he had made his fortune, this was indeed the first time someone dared to talk to him like this.
"Impressive, kid, you really have guts. I'll also give you five seconds to get the hell out of here, and if it takes more than three seconds, you're done for!" Li Changhong threatened.
"Two!"
Ye Fan ignored Li Changhong, slowly putting down one finger.
"Sick in the head!" Li Changhong mocked.
At this moment, in his eyes, Ye Fan was nothing but a complete lunatic.
How dare he threaten him? Did he have a death wish?
"One!"
Under Li Changhong's gaze, Ye Fan put down his last finger.
After putting down his finger, Ye Fan said, "It seems that you don't plan to make a good ending of this. Very well, I'll oblige you!"
The next moment, Ye Fan took out his cell phone, found a number, and dialed it.
"Oblige me? I think it's rather that I will oblige you!"
Li Changhong completely disregarded Ye Fan, barking angrily, "Someone, throw this brat out!"
"Young Pavilion Master, is... is that you?"
Just then, a trembling voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Uncle Fu, it's me!" Ye Fan smiled.
Hearing Ye Fan's voice, the person on the line became even more agitated, "Is it really you, Young Pavilion Master? Where have you been these six years? You have no idea, ever since you disappeared six years ago, the entire Medicine God Pavilion has been in chaos, and the Old Pavilion Master personally came down the mountain to look for you!"
"It's a long story. Uncle Fu, tell my master that I'm still alive and doing well," Ye Fan said with a sigh.
"Good, very good!" Uncle Fu exclaimed excitedly.
Ye Fan continued, "Uncle Fu, now I need you to do something for me."
"Young Pavilion Master, what is it?" Uncle Fu asked in surprise.
Ye Fan's expression turned grim, "Make the Central Plains Tianba Group go bankrupt immediately!"
"Done!" Uncle Fu responded directly.
Hearing Ye Fan's conversation with Uncle Fu, Li Changhong snorted sarcastically, "Make Tianba Group go bankrupt? Ha ha ha ha! Do you think you're The King of Heaven or something?"
"Chairman!"
Suddenly, the Security Captain of the Tianba Group rushed in with a group of men.
"Somebody, throw this lunatic out!" Li Changhong pointed at Ye Fan and said with a cold laugh.
It seemed to him that Ye Fan was a schizophrenic, a madman, talking about making Tianba Group go bankrupt was just nonsensical.
Whoosh—
Just as the security guards were about to lay hands on Ye Fan, Li Changhong's secretary frantically burst in.
"Chairman, something terrible has happened. Just now, a large number of domestic clans and numerous world-class financial tycoons abroad have caused chaos in the stock market. Our Tianba Group has lost at least ten billion yuan!"
What! Numerous domestic clans and world-class financial tycoons abroad have caused chaos in the stock market?
Tianba Group has lost at least ten billion yuan?
As these words came out, Li Changhong's face, full of scorn, was as if struck by a thunderbolt, and he instantly became dumbfounded.