The next morning, Yi Zhonghai, with a darkened old face, found his way to Liu Kai Xuan's residence.
Some time prior, Yi Zhonghai had helped Liu Kai Xuan manage a warehouse for a period.
During that time, Yi Zhonghai would frequently come to report to Liu Kai Xuan.
By that count, he had become a familiar face to Liu Kai Xuan and the security guards.
Naturally, it wasn't as difficult for Yi Zhonghai to gain entry to Liu Kai Xuan's home.
"Old Yi, do you need something from me?"
Liu Kai Xuan showed no pleasant expression when he saw Yi Zhonghai arrive.
Yi Zhonghai, also with a stern face, replied, "Liu Kai Xuan, you don't need to hold onto our past grievances, do you?"
"It's been so many years, and I'm already this old!"
"I beg you, can you leave me a way to live?"
Liu Kai Xuan couldn't help but frown deeply. "Old Yi, what you're saying is quite profound!"
"There haven't been any conflicts between us recently, have there?"
"The way you're speaking now, have I done something wrong?"
Yi Zhonghai said in a deep voice, "Lately, Liu Haizhong and his ilk have been constantly causing trouble for me!"
"I'm truly perplexed!"
Liu Kai Xuan asked, puzzled, "What does Liu Haizhong and his group causing you trouble have to do with me?"
"If others are causing you trouble, and you come to my house to make a scene, that doesn't seem right, does it?"
"Or are you implying that I'm weak and easy to bully?"
Yi Zhonghai declared loudly, "Liu Kai Xuan, don't think I don't know!"
"You told Liu Haizhong and the others that I reported their business behind their backs!"
"It's precisely because of this that Liu Haizhong and his group are directing all their malice towards me!"
"You could say that the escalation of this matter to this point is entirely your doing!"
"Bang!" Liu Kai Xuan slammed his hand on the table.
He pointed directly at Yi Zhonghai's nose and berated him, "Yi Zhonghai, you old fool, do you have too much time on your hands and nothing better to do?"
"Are you deliberately coming here to make trouble for yourself?"
In the past, after Liu Kai Xuan got angry, Yi Zhonghai would certainly become cautious immediately.
But this time, Yi Zhonghai was behaving unusually!
Even though Liu Kai Xuan was furious at this moment, Yi Zhonghai remained defiant.
"Liu Kai Xuan, don't think I'm afraid of you. My life is worthless now!"
"I've been pushed to a dead end anyway. If you have the ability, go ahead and kill me now!"
"Hehehe..."
Liu Kai Xuan replied with a cold laugh, "Old man, you're trying to play this game with me, aren't you?"
"Guards, escort this lawless old man out!"
As soon as Liu Kai Xuan gave the order, the two guards standing by the door immediately stepped forward, grabbed Yi Zhonghai's arms, and escorted him out.
"Yi Zhonghai, listen up. I'm very busy every day and don't have the time to waste here yapping with you!"
"Go and bring Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui here to confront me. Let's see if it was really me who named you, Yi Zhonghai, behind your back!"
"Figure things out clearly before coming to me. Don't run around like a madman!"
"Such behavior will only make people dislike you even more!"
"I..."
Yi Zhonghai stomped his feet in frustration, but by then he had already been forcefully removed by the guards.
With no other choice, he could only let out a cold snort and leave in anger.
In reality, Yi Zhonghai's current living situation was extremely dire.
His own life was problematic, and he still had to support his entire family's expenses.
The tuition fees for Xiao Dang and Xiao Huai Hua's next semester were still uncertain.
To earn more money, he had to secretly report You Fengxia.
He originally thought he could profit quietly, without anyone knowing.
Who would have thought that Liu Haizhong and his group would eventually focus their suspicions on him?
It was under Liu Kai Xuan's subtle guidance that Liu Haizhong and his group had pinpointed Yi Zhonghai as the source of their problems.
Now that Yi Zhonghai was in despair, it was natural for him to direct his resentment towards Liu Kai Xuan.
But it was evident that Liu Kai Xuan was not to be trifled with.
His attempt to act recklessly in front of Liu Kai Xuan by giving up all hope was not going to work.
However, given his personality, he would absolutely not let this matter go.
...
That afternoon, Ouyang Xue brought a business partner to Liu Kai Xuan.
According to Ouyang Xue's introduction, this person was named Qian Dahao, a boss from the South.
Qian Dahao was interested in discussing a collaboration on an automobile factory with Liu Kai Xuan.
Moreover, Qian Dahao had an excellent channel; he had a close working relationship with a car manufacturer in the Island Nation.
The car manufacturer from the Island Nation was willing to partner with Qian Dahao to establish a joint venture automotive company.
However, Qian Dahao felt that the investment in the automotive industry was too substantial, and the pressure of bearing the investment alone was too great.
Qian Dahao's proposal was for Longfeng Group to invest a sum of money in him through shareholding.
Once the automobile factory was built, Liu Kai Xuan would also have a stake in it.
Liu Kai Xuan and Qian Dahao had a very pleasant discussion regarding this business collaboration.
In fact, they even felt a sense of regret at not having met sooner.
To maximize the chances of reaching an agreement, Ouyang Xue suggested that they have dinner together at a hotel that evening!
They would discuss while eating, aiming to finalize the general terms of the collaboration that day!
Liu Kai Xuan immediately made arrangements. "In that case, let's go to the Flying Swallow Grand Hotel!"
"Xue'er, please make arrangements immediately. Invite several of our company's senior executives!"
"Tonight, I want to drink with Boss Qian until we can't drink anymore!"
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!"
"No, no, no!"
Qian Dahao repeatedly shook his head and smiled. "Boss Liu, you're too kind!"
"Our collaboration is just beginning!"
"It would be too improper for you to incur such expenses now!"
"My suggestion is... let's not go for anything too grand. Let's just find a small restaurant and chat!"
"I can see that Boss Liu has a strong intention to cooperate, and I believe there won't be any significant variables in our collaboration!"
"Just the four of us will be fine!"
"This..." Liu Kai Xuan couldn't help but frown.
Qian Dahao, however, said sincerely, "The decision-makers for this collaboration are actually just you and me!"
"It will be less constrained for the two of us to discuss the collaboration face-to-face!"