Of course, if Cao Zhongfa and Wu Quanen stayed, they wouldn't have posed much of a threat to Ye Xiao. Yet, they would have been a significant threat to Guo Pincheng, so the fate of these two could pretty much be determined already.

"Brother Xiao, I have an idea!"

After Ye Xiao and Tang Xuewen stepped out of Hengyuan Department Store, Tang Xuewen suddenly said this to Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao looked at Tang Xuewen and said, "Speak."

"Brother Xiao, what do you think about setting up a company?"

"Oh? What kind of company?" Ye Xiao was already quite surprised when he heard Tang Xuewen's words because Tang Xuewen actually had the same idea as him. However, since he had just made Tang Xuewen sign an agreement, saying that they should set up a company right away might seem like he didn't trust Tang Xuewen enough.

But now, Tang Xuewen had brought it up.

Tang Xuewen said, "Establish an investment company, also a holding company. The sole purpose of this company will be to make investments, like those international financial giants."

Ye Xiao said, "Hmm, not bad. You take care of it."

"In the future, our investment company may grow big and could even go public, which would make it even more powerful," Tang Xuewen earnestly said.

Ye Xiao, however, shook his head and smiled, "My company doesn't need to go public."

"Ah?" Tang Xuewen was quite astonished when he heard Ye Xiao's words and said, "Brother Xiao, once we go public, the company will have much more money. Why not go public?"

Ye Xiao said, "Once you go public, the company becomes transparent. To run a company, it's better to be one that doesn't need to go public, keeping everyone in the dark about just how much money our company has. Mystery is the most terrifying—do you understand? Besides, I don't need money now, nor will I in the future. Even if I did need money, I wouldn't necessarily have to take the public company route. As long as the companies we hold are public, that's enough."

"A holding public company?" Tang Xuewen felt it was incredible again. Public companies were worth several billions; to take control of one seemed almost impossible.

But Ye Xiao didn't think so. Instead, he chuckled and said, "We both don't know how broad the future road is, but what I do know is that my path will only get broader!"

Confidence!

Indeed, it was confidence.

Ye Xiao was filled with an unrivaled confidence that utterly disbelieved Tang Xuewen. Before, all these ideas had only been hidden deep in his mind, and he dared not speak of them; because once voiced, there would surely be someone to mock him.

However, when these words came from Ye Xiao, there was no ridicule in Tang Xuewen. Instead, he was deeply shocked.

"Brother Xiao!"

"What's up?" Ye Xiao saw that Tang Xuewen's eyes were somewhat red.

Tang Xuewen looked earnestly at Ye Xiao and said, "Brother Xiao, I believe that the best decision I've made in my life is to follow you."

Ye Xiao let out a laugh and didn't say anything. Instead, he went straight to where the bike was parked.

"Brother Xiao, let me take you instead," Tang Xuewen felt slightly uncomfortable at the thought of Ye Xiao riding the bike with him, after all, Ye Xiao was the boss.

Ye Xiao laughed and said, "Mr. Tang, before long, you'll have a chauffeur yourself. Enjoy this electric bike ride for now."

Clearly, Ye Xiao intended to take Tang Xuewen anyway. Tang Xuewen, feeling somewhat reluctant, eventually agreed.

However, although Tang Xuewen had agreed to the bike ride, just at that moment, Ye Xiao's phone rang.

Ye Xiao looked puzzled and immediately took out his phone; the display showed Zhang Jincheng's number!

Why was this guy calling all of a sudden?

Ye Xiao picked up the call immediately.

"Brother Xiao!" Zhang Jincheng on the phone showed great respect towards Ye Xiao.

Now, the term "Brother Xiao" was no longer a simple 'bro', it had become a title, an address for Ye Xiao.

"Mr. Zhang, what's the matter?" Although Ye Xiao could guess that Zhang Jincheng was contacting him about something related to the Zhang family, he still asked.

Zhang Jincheng said right away, "Brother Xiao, I heard from Boss Zhao that you're quite familiar with the people from the Guard Bureau, right?"

"You have business with someone from the Guard Bureau?"

Zhang Jincheng said, "Here's the deal, aren't we trying to take down Zhang Zhongkang? I have irrefutable proof that Zhang Zhongkang, under the guise of running a guarantee company, has been privately lending money at high interest rates. I'm confident this will be enough to put Zhang Zhongkang in prison."

"Oh?" Ye Xiao became very intrigued and said to Zhang Jincheng, "Zhang Zhongkang, as the chairman of the Zhang Group, how could he be involved in high-interest loans? That doesn't make sense."

"Brother Xiao, I haven't told you before that the Zhang's side business is exactly this kind of thing, and they do it quite majorly. If you were to rank those lending money at high interest rates in Minghai City, the Zhang family could definitely be in the top three," said Zhang Jincheng.

Ye Xiao said, "I see. Well then, go find Yang Ming, the head of the Guard Bureau. He's from Heavenly Gate Security Company. If you and Zhao Dapeng go there together, Yang Ming will help you unconditionally."

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Zhang Jincheng was immediately thrilled. If he could get help from the head of the Guard Bureau, then Zhang Zhongkang would certainly not escape his fate.

Zhang Jincheng was no longer afraid of Zhang Zhongkang's connections in the city government.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao!" said Zhang Jincheng.

"No need to thank me. Anything else?" Ye Xiao replied.

Ye Xiao's question was just a casual inquiry; after all, what more could there possibly be?

However, Zhang Jincheng said, "Brother Xiao, there is still something."

"Really? An actual matter?" Ye Xiao asked with a wry smile. "Well then, what is it?"

Ye Xiao thought Zhang Jincheng was again seeking support, but when he heard what Zhang Jincheng had to say next, his expression somewhat changed.

"Brother Xiao, I've used some unscrupulous means to force Zhang Zilong to obey me. Through Zhang Zilong, I've come to know about a matter related to Brother Xiao. It also involves a girl named Qin Yulu."

Upon hearing Zhang Jincheng's words, Ye Xiao was very puzzled. What could this matter be that not only had to do with Ye Xiao but also involved Qin Yulu? Did the Zhang family know Qin Yulu as well? It seemed that Qin Yulu had quite the reputation, Ye Xiao thought to himself.

Yet, the truth was somewhat different from what Ye Xiao expected.

Zhang Jincheng said, "Brother Xiao, some time ago, a man named Li Dachong threatened you using Qin Yulu. You remember that, don't you?"

"Of course I remember, but what does that have to do with Zhang Zilong?" Ye Xiao was very perplexed. He couldn't imagine how this issue could be related to Zhang Zilong!

Zhang Jincheng spoke: "Zhang Zilong and Chen Ming are somewhat like fair-weather friends. The matter of Zhang Zihao has drawn Zhang Zilong and Chen Ming even closer. Qin Yulu's capture was a conspiracy by Li Dachong, Zhang Zilong, Chen Ming, and Han Fei. However, at the time of Li Dachong's death, Brother Xiao did not investigate further."

Zhang Jincheng was right in saying that after Li Dachong died, Ye Xiao did not delve further into the matter because he always thought it was solely Li Dachong's doing. Later, knowing that the mastermind behind the scenes was Xiong Daoliang, he subconsciously believed the incident to be the work solely of Xiong Daoliang and Li Dachong.

But now, it seemed Ye Xiao had misunderstood.

It wasn't just Zhang Zilong; there were two others, Chen Ming and Han Fei, whom Ye Xiao had almost forgotten.

The trial for Han Fei's father was nearing its end, and it was becoming very difficult for him to be exonerated. That was clearly Han Fei's last struggle, while Chen Ming had always held a grudge against Ye Xiao.

"I understand," Ye Xiao said indifferently.

Zhang Jincheng continued, "Brother Xiao, I still want to make use of Zhang Zilong. What do you think?"

"Tell Zhang Zilong to keep his head on his shoulders for now, but if he even dares to step out of line again, I will immediately take his head," Ye Xiao said with an icy tone.

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Zhang Jincheng shivered.

Zhang Jincheng quickly addressed Ye Xiao, "Yes, Brother Xiao."

Ye Xiao then said, "Mr. Zhang, I will remember what you've done today. Go on with your business now."

"Yes!"

Zhang Jincheng ended the call, tremblingly, with Zhang Zilong standing by his side.

"Uncle, how did it go?" Zhang Zilong asked with a fearful expression. Zhang Jincheng had employed despicable means to make Zhang Zilong submit to him, and now Zhang Zilong's greatest fear was retribution from Ye Xiao.

Looking at Zhang Zilong, Zhang Jincheng said, "Zilong, if it weren't for the fact that you are my cousin's son, I would not spare you."

"Yes, yes, uncle. You're right," replied Zhang Zilong, who wasn't from the mainline of the Zhang family and therefore didn't hold a high status within it.

"I want you to be completely loyal to me from now on, and of course, to Brother Xiao as well. That way, you will have your place in the Zhang family in the future," Zhang Jincheng stated.

"Thank you, Uncle." Zhang Zilong quickly responded.

Meanwhile, after hanging up the call, Ye Xiao gave a cold smile, murmuring indifferently, "If people don't seek their own death, they won't die, but if they do, can they really avoid it?"

Tang Xuewen, upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, was somewhat puzzled, not understanding their meaning.

Ye Xiao looked at Tang Xuewen and asked, "Are you heading to the Snow Shadow Company now?"

Tang Xuewen nodded, saying, "It's already working hours, I need to hurry over. After all, I am the assistant general manager of the company."

Ye Xiao nodded and said, "Learn well; you should understand the hopes I have for you."

"Yes, Brother Xiao. I will not let you down. Aren't you coming with me?" Tang Xuewen strangely inquired, as Ye Xiao's words seemed to indicate that he wasn't planning to leave together with him.

Ye Xiao immediately replied with a smile, "I got a call, didn't I? It seems there's something I need to deal with. You go ahead."

"Yes, Brother Xiao. I'll make sure everything at the company is taken care of swiftly. I'm heading to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau tomorrow," Tang Xuewen said.

Hearing 'Industrial and Commercial Bureau,' Ye Xiao immediately responded, "There is someone named Peng Dehao in the Dragon Head Team at the Heavenly Gate Security Company, who is now an officer in the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. Find him, let him assist you, and I think the company procedures will go a bit smoother."

"Yes, Brother Xiao, I'll remember that," Tang Xuewen quickly said.

After Tang Xuewen left, Ye Xiao took out his phone and found a number, then dialed it.

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