Chapter 260: Chapter 167: Snaring the White Wolf

The records indicated Gao Yuan was just an ordinary man who had become a successful entrepreneur.

’He’d be damned if he believed an ordinary person could smoke a cigar with such artistry.’

"Young Master Li, why did you ask to see me?"

Gao Yuan didn’t care about the Li Family’s situation; it had nothing to do with him. He was, however, curious why Li Mengqing’s brother would seek him out now.

Li Lin didn’t immediately bring up a potential partnership with Yuanfang Company. Instead, he smiled, put down his cigar, and looked at Gao Yuan. "Let’s talk about Technology City."

"Oh?"

"Didn’t your family separate from the Li Group?"

"I can’t afford it right now."

Gao Yuan stated bluntly that he didn’t have the money.

’No matter what you want to talk about, Li Lin, my answer is simple: I’m broke. I’m not falling into your trap. What can you do about it?’

"I’m not asking you to buy it."

Li Lin let out a loud laugh.

"Besides, although our Li Family no longer has the Li Group, we still have some assets in the country."

"This time, we only shed our assets in the mining and construction sectors. We kept Technology City and a property in Hainan."

Hearing Li Lin’s words, Gao Yuan sighed to himself.

’A starved camel is still bigger than a horse, after all.’

That was true for the Wang Family, and it was also true for the Li Family, who were nowhere near as powerful.

’But Gao Yuan caught the hidden meaning in Li Lin’s words. He said he wasn’t asking me to buy it... does that mean he wants to trade?’

’It all depends on what he wants in return.’

’Right now, all I have is Yuanfang Company. The implication is obvious.’

"I’m not currently considering investments in physical industries."

Gao Yuan spoke up and refused again.

’Yuanfang Company will not cooperate with the Li Family, that’s for sure. It’ll take more than just Technology City to sway me.’

"Gao Yuan, don’t be in such a rush. Listen to what I have to say next."

Li Lin couldn’t help but smile bitterly when he heard Gao Yuan’s immediate refusal.

’Why does the Li Family have to be like this? After treating Xiaoqing so poorly, now they want to profit from her man. This is going to be tough!’

"The patriarch has transferred Technology City to Xiaoqing’s name. Consider it compensation and an apology to her."

"If I’m not mistaken, someone is already contacting Xiaoqing to sign the papers."

"So, that’s why I said you don’t need to buy Technology City."

This time, Gao Yuan fell silent.

’I never expected the Li Family to pull a move like this.’

He looked up at Li Lin, who was beaming at him.

’Judging by Li Lin’s expression, this couldn’t have been his idea. It must have come from Li Tianqi, the man I’ve yet to meet.’

Gao Yuan had to admit that he had underestimated the Li Family.

From what Lin Hongnian and Li Mengqing had told him, he’d always pictured the Li Family as utterly ruthless, willing to sacrifice their own kin for profit.

But he never expected Li Tianqi, a man from a humble background, to be so bold.

’By contrast, I feel like Lin Hongnian would never be capable of such a move.’

’I guess that’s the difference. Some people are born with a ruthless streak that defines their every action. Sometimes it’s chilling, but other times, you can’t help but feel a grudging admiration.’

Now, Li Tianqi had directly transferred ownership of Technology City to Li Mengqing. On the surface, it had nothing to do with Gao Yuan, but it indirectly tied him down.

Just then,

Gao Yuan’s phone rang.

He picked up his phone and saw it was a call from Li Mengqing.

"Brother Yuan, the Li Family left me an asset. It’s Technology City."

"Should I sign?"

As soon as the call connected, Li Mengqing got straight to the reason for her call.

Gao Yuan didn’t answer immediately.

It was a difficult decision to make.

’This is an asset Li Tianqi is leaving to Li Mengqing. Logically, I have no right to influence her decision, and she probably should accept it.’

He didn’t speak, and on the other end of the line, Li Mengqing didn’t press him. Across from Gao Yuan, Li Lin also remained quiet, smoking his cigar.

But his eyes remained fixed on Gao Yuan. He also wanted to see what Gao Yuan would decide.

"If you want it, keep it. If you don’t, refuse it."

"We’re not short on money, and we’re not afraid of trouble."

This was Gao Yuan’s answer to Li Mengqing. In the end, he left the decision to her.

After hanging up, Gao Yuan casually went back to smoking his cigar and drinking his coffee. It was Li Lin, however, who was starting to get nervous.

He was genuinely afraid Li Mengqing would refuse the asset. The Li Family would be in a very passive position if she did.

「Meanwhile, at No.1 Courtyard.」

Li Mengqing and Lin Wanyu sat on one side of the dining table, while Ling Yao and another young woman sat on the other.

They were the ones entrusted by Li Tianqi to handle the asset transfer procedures.

Li Mengqing stared at the documents on the table, already open to the final page.

All she had to do was sign her name, and these assets, worth one billion, would be hers.

In an instant, she’d go from having nothing to being a wealthy woman.

’Initially, she had wanted to ask Gao Yuan for help, for him to make the decision for her. She would have given it all up without a second thought if he’d asked her to.’

But Gao Yuan had told her to decide for herself.

Faced with such a huge temptation, even Li Mengqing hesitated.

’All I can think is that Lin Wanyu, with Lin Hongnian’s backing, can offer Gao Yuan a great deal of help.’

’But what about me?’

’Even though I came from the incredibly wealthy Li Family, I wouldn’t get any support from them. In fact, I might just cause trouble for Gao Yuan.’

Now, to suddenly have the family’s backing... The surprise delighted Li Mengqing, but her heart was filled more with fear than joy.

’I know the Li Family all too well!’

’How could the Li Family ever let themselves lose out on a deal?’

’Forget a billion. Even if the Li Family spent a single dollar, they’d find a way to squeeze two or even three dollars out of you in return.’

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