Chapter 1856: A New Path

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“You guys actually still…”

Fan Jiayi was surprised to learn of their ident.i.ties.

This was because any one of these three companies was more famous than her uncle’s Hercules Group.

Especially Lingyun Group. Not only was it the overlord of the semiconductor industry, but it was also a super unicorn with endless potential.

Once it was listed, their chairman might even become the richest man in

Huaxia.

Now, this person was sitting in front of her.

It was unbelievable just thinking about it.

“I’m telling you all this because I want to prove to you that I didn’t come looking for you with any ill intentions. Now that your cousin brother is gone and their family doesn’t have any other children, we have to take care of the Zhou family,” Qiu Yuluo said.

“If Hercules Group’s operations are going well, then that’s great, and we don t need to worry. But if there are other issues, you can tell us, and we’ll do our best to help,” Ning Che said.

“Well…”

Fan Jiayi hesitated. She was just a deputy general manager, and discussing such matters without consulting her uncle didn’t feel right.

“Don’t hesitate. Just speak openly,” Ning Che encouraged.

“We called you over because we overheard you mentioning to your uncle that there were some issues with a project. We’re curious and want to understand what’s going on. We have no ill intentions and hope you can be open with us.”

Fan Jiayi’s gaze swept over the three of them.

She saw that their expressions and tone were sincere.

Additionally, since they were comrades of her cousin, their character was undoubtedly trustworthy.

Moreover, given the current state of her aunt and uncle, they were not in the right mind to manage the company’s affairs. If this issue dragged on too long, it could indeed become a problem.

“Before this, Zhou Yuan and I both worked in my uncle’s company. He was the general manager, and I was the deputy. But after my cousin’s pa.s.sing, my uncle handed the company over to him,” Fan Jiayi began slowly.

“Then I discovered that a while back, he secretly registered a company. Recently, the company signed three major projects, but he transferred them over to his own company. I felt something was off and wanted to discuss it with my uncle. But today, he wasn’t in the right state, so I didn’t mention it.”

“It seems like he’s moving a.s.sets,” Lin Yi said.

“Indeed.” Qiu Yuluo nodded.

It was very common for companies to sign projects and then outsource them.

To put it more plainly, it was like putting up a sign.

However, the outsourced company was Zhou Yuan’s own.

The three big projects signed were completed in just a few days. This was very suspicious.

Ning Che looked at Fan Jiayi. “What’s the name of the company that Zhou Yuan secretly registered? Also, which company signed the project with your company?”

“Zhou Yuan’s company is called Lino Manufacturing.” Fan Jiayi said.

“One of the parties who signed the project with our company is Fengneng Group, and the other is Keyang Group. They’re both relatively large companies in Chuansheng, but they’re not as big as my uncle’s company.”

“Fengneng Group? Keyang Group?”

Lin Yi muttered and the three of them looked at each other.

They had some impression of these two companies.

Because these two companies were Wei Yulong and Zhu Junchi’s family s companies.

Both of them were members of Team 4!

’’They’re really heartless. They’ve already set their sights on the Zhou family after what just happened.”

Hearing Qiu Yuluo’s words, Fan Jiayi felt that something was wrong.

She felt that there was something she did not know.

“Do you know about these two companies?”

“I know a little, but don’t worry, we will handle this matter well. Although Zhou Liang is gone, as long as we are around, the Zhou family’s business will not be touched.”

Lin Yi gently cut a piece of beef and said indifferently,

“Whether it’s now or in the future, I won’t let anyone who dares to have designs on the Zhou family off.”

Lin Yi said these words for Fan Jiayi to hear.

Given Zhou Xicheng’s current condition, it’s unlikely he would return to the company in the future. The only option was to find a professional manager.

That person, Zhou Yuan, had ill intentions and must be dealt with.

The only trustworthy person right now is this woman, Fan Jiayi.

However, one can never be sure of someone’s true intentions. While she seemed reliable now, no one can predict what might happen in the future.

So Lin Yi’s words were a warning to her: don’t cause any trouble in the future, or he won’t let her off.

“Thank you all very much.”

Fan Jiayi said, raising her gla.s.s to toast the three of them.

Because they weren’t very familiar with each other, the meal ended in less than two hours.

The three of them returned to the hotel and went to soak in the hot springs together.

“One thing is certain, the Wei and Zhu families are planning to use this opportunity to swallow up the Zhou family. We should act quickly, or they 11 succeed,” Qiu Yuluo said.

“But I’m a bit puzzled. Money shouldn’t be that important to them. Why are they in such a hurry?” Ning Che asked.

Her question echoed Qiu Yuluo’s own doubts.

Although the Zhou family was a prestigious family, they were not considered top-notch.

However, they were so anxious to succeed that it felt like they had gone crazy. Other than that, families like theirs valued power the most. But now, they felt like capitalists who had lost their minds.

“Because they saw the situation clearly,” Lin Yi said.

“What do you mean?”

“Elder Lu transferred everyone from Team 4 back. On the surface, they re under investigation, but in reality, he wants to replace them and give the Central Guards Brigade a huge overhault. From now on, there won’t be a second voice.” Lin Yi said calmly.

“But such actions undoubtedly disrupted the long-standing plans of the major families within the Central Guards Brigade. For years, their goal was simple: to have their children gather achievements in the Central Guards Brigade, then make significant strides into the circles of power. Now, their plans have been destroyed by Lu Beichen. In the future, pursuing this path will no longer be possible, leaving them with only one direction to develop: capital. That’s why they are in such a hurry. If they delay, someone else might seize the opportunity.”

After Lin Yi’s explanation, the two of them understood the situation.

Having lost their qualifications to pursue power, they naturally sought new development directions.

And the only remaining path was the capital market!

After a brief pause, Ning Che splashed some water on herself.

“According to what you said, not only is the Zhou family in danger, but your Lingyun Group is also at risk. As a unicorn in the semiconductor industry, Lingyun Group is a prime target, and many will likely covet it..”