Chapter 105: Her Surname is Tang (1/2)
Chapter 105: Her Surname is Tang
Hearing the emotion in Chen Libo’s speech, Wang Chao remained motionless and expressionless. He didn’t speak a word and seemed like he was attending an opera.
“What, you don’t believe me?” When Chen Libo saw how Wang Chao was reacting, his eyebrows creased together. “Don’t think that this is outrageous. As a man in checkmate, I have no other choice but to gamble my faith. If you still don’t believe, then we can draft up a contract and have a lawyer oversee it?”
“Youngster, I can see through you; you are the emotional type. You came to Singapore with a female companion, did you not?” Chen Libo’s eyebrows remained knitted together, “I know that you have interest in Bin Bin. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have come to fight a deathmatch on her behalf. Although there is a strong power behind you, you are a knowledgeable person. For the sake of doing things with all your might, you will try to resist anything as much as you can. This time you came here for the sake of Bin Bin, that is mostly because you like her, do you not?”
“Youngster, money and power are both needed, but affection is also a must. This is something I understand. I have a special consideration for you, otherwise, I would not dare make such a bet.”
Hearing the elder’s words grow more and more irregular, Wang Chao could handle it no longer. Gently tapping a finger onto the sofa, he spoke, “Chen Bin and I are just friends, I have no feelings for her like you say I do. I came here purely for the sake of helping, and nor do I wish to be involved in your family’s internal struggle. Whether you believe it or not, I also have no connections with the western powers as you say I do. The power I have most in my business is with my friends within the Chinese government. The friend I brought over this time is a high ranking member of the government. As for what you were saying to me beforehand, I will take this as some sort of joke, the ones that the elderly love to play around with.”
Wang Chao had absolutely no worries over refusing Chen Libo’s words. When it came to his proposal, Wang Chao would even turn his nose up at it.
What type of person was Chen Libo? A wily old fox with ambition. Although he was an elderly man on the verge of death, the more he aged, the crazier he became.
The trustworthiness in his words should first not be mentioned.
Even if what the elder said was true, he would have to marry Chen Bin and stay within Singapore for two years for the Chenshi Corporation to be willed to him after the elder’s death.
In two years worth of time, the elder would be able to concoct all sorts of diabolical plots.
Wang Chao could almost say with 80% certainty that this old man’s plan was to thoroughly bind him to the war chariot that was the Chenshi Corporation.
Wang Chao by nature was not suited for any of this secret machination plots. He was not lacking in power or money and had joined with an organization to hold a seat in the government on his path of cultivation. Just where would he have the time to fight with or against Chen Libo in any of his plots?
“Youngster, even if you don’t believe in this old man’s words, you can still think it over. You can even divulge this to your patrons. I can’t say for certain that they will be pleased with such a proposal however.”
Chen Libo’s topic had changed almost as if he had planned for this and didn’t care to be afraid of Wang Chao’s patrons. Furthermore, it seemed as if he was trying to pull the snake from the hole to see if he could get to the head from the tail.
“How about this, I will give you some time to think about it. If you agree, then I will not change my conditions. Furthermore, you can let your backers know of this. However, do not tell them that I told you this. Otherwise, they will doubt this deal and that would make your life much harder. Ah, humanity. It is always smart to give yourself several roads to chose from instead of hanging yourself off a single tree. As an elderly man, I’ve experienced many things, just like how you’ve seen many things as a youth. The things I’ve seen, one of them involves the path to darkness. There is never one that walks that path and exits from that life gracefully. To have your own affairs worked out, that is the only way!”
Needless to say, the old man Chen Libo’s ability to manipulate a man’s life was far too terrifying!
If these words were spoken to anyone else, then no matter if it was fake or true, they would consider this deal carefully.
But Wang Chao had no desires such as this.
“The words this old man has spoken, I should keep this a secret from the organization for now. The Chenshi Corporation is an important chess piece in the Southeastern Asian region. If the organization sees that there is benefit to be gained, then I would be forced to marry. Sacrifice the individual for the sake of the collective, such a result would be disastrous. If I were to play with this old man every day and his machinations, then how would I continue to practice my martial arts? In two years, I probably wouldn’t even be able to defeat Zhao Jun.”
However, Chen Libo’s words had also reminded him of something.
Thus, Wang Chao had decided that he would treat the man’s words as if he hadn’t heard them.
Just at that moment, the sound of the uncle could be heard.
“Elder, young master Aiyang has arrived.”
“Ah, call him in.”
Pushing open the doors, when Chen Aiyang saw Wang Chao, his face had a startled look to it, “Master Wang, how did you come about here?”
“I was called here by your sister Chen Bin to act as your substitute.” Wang Chao gave a look to Chen Aiyang.
“Well, I’ll give you two youngsters time to talk. An elder like me shouldn’t speak up in such a case. I’ve grown old, I need a nap.” Chen Libo rose from his chair and gave a meaningful look to Wang Chao.
“Great uncle, please be careful.” Chen Aiyang hurriedly helped him leave the room.
After Chen Libo had left and was helped into a wheelchair by the uncle, he spoke, “Aiyang, do not go neglecting the guest now.”
As soon as Chen Libo exited the room, the uncle had asked, “Elder, where do you wish to go now?”
“A’Ming, you have been with me for many years now. On the surface, our Chenshi Corporation looks to be tranquil, but underneath, trouble is brewing. I truly do worry. After I die, everyone will scramble to divide up the company.” Chen Libo sighed. “But that youngster I just saw isn’t too bad. Even in the face of death, he would remain calm even if its Mount Tai itself crashing down onto him. With such a character, if we were to make him one of our own, what more would I have to worry?”
“What does the elder wish to do then?” Uncle Ming asked.
“I plan to have Chen Bin married to him as well as giving 30% of the Chenshi Corporation stocks to him. Within two years, he will have this. With him and Chen Aiyang, I will be able to rest in peace.”
“Elder!’ When the uncle heard this, he had been stunned almost as if he couldn’t believe his ears, “Elder…this is…you are inviting the wolf into your home. That youngster clearly has some sort of hidden agenda.”
“Pah, inviting the wolf into my home! I want to to invite him! If the wolf dithers on the outside and watches its prey, then it would bring forth anxiety! If I fear not the thief doing the stealing, then I fear the thief thinking about doing the stealing.”
Chen Libo let out a breath as a dangerous glint appeared in his eyes. Almost as if he had returned to his youth with all of its dominating power, his elderly body began to exude a powerful air.