Chapter 565: The Trade_2
"Mr. Chu, we are both people of status, and we must be willing to take responsibility for our actions. I will keep the matter regarding Yang Duoer confidential, but I have two conditions: one is that whatever you do, you cannot harm our Yang family, and the other is that I want a Longevity Pill.
Mr. Chu, let's not talk about rules here, one small Longevity Pill is a simple matter for you with just a word, and moreover, if you agree, I can even secretly lend a hand and help you out.
After all, Yang Duoer is my daughter, and as long as it doesn't risk the family's interests, I wish for Duoer to improve herself!"
As Yang Tianxia's words fell, Chu Mo didn't immediately agree but started to seriously consider.
Chu Mo believed that what Yang Tianxia just said was true; his collaboration with Yang Duoer simply couldn't be made public, as it would be a massive blow to the entire Yang family. Yang Tianxia would not only gain no benefit but would also be isolated by the other seven major families, and he would lose his only daughter.
Yang Tianxia had no reason to do something detrimental both to others and to himself.
Moreover, for the collaboration with Yang Duoer, Chu Mo had already invested over four hundred billion and even built a relationship with the Danish royal family, and to earn the friendship of the royal family, he even used the personal connections of the Queen of Britain.
The relationships here were intricate and complicated. If the matter were to be blown up because of Chu Mo, neither the Danish royal family nor the Queen of Britain, could be satisfactorily explained by Chu Mo.
However, if he agreed to Yang Tianxia and refrained from targeting the Yang family in the future, other seven major families still had assets exceeding a trillion, which were entirely worth his effort.
If he could take this opportunity to tie the Yang family to his battleship, it would also be a good chance to divide the eight major families.
Additionally, Chu Mo knew that Liu Peng, the Family Head of the Zhongzhou Liu family, seemed to be very interested in the number one Longevity Pill, but due to the alliance of the eight major families, he hadn't taken action.
Picking up the coffee in front of him and savoring it seriously, after a moment, Chu Mo finally nodded slowly:
"Mr. Yang's conditions are not impossible to agree to, but there still needs to be rules. This way, the third son of the Yang family and I also have a connection, and we have come to know each other through a fight at the race track in Modu, so I'll make an exception and give the third young master of the Yang family a spot, allowing him to join our Longevity Club.
The third son, Shulin, is not the Yang family heir, so his involvement isn't as sensitive, and his joining our Longevity Club can be considered a sign of personal friendship between us two, which won't upset the other eight major families. Similarly, I will prepare a Longevity Pill for the young master Yang.
How does Mr. Yang feel about such an arrangement?"
Yang Tianxia's expression slightly tightened; after a brief consideration, he nodded seriously:
"Then let's proceed according to Mr. Chu's plan. I will instruct Shulin to behave appropriately. Moreover, our family's old patriarch indeed doesn't have much longer to live, the private doctor has given the final notice, at most half a month, the old patriarch will pass away, which means, within a maximum of half a month, Mr. Chu, you must give me an answer."
Chu Mo slightly curved the corners of his mouth; the Longevity Club now had seventy formal members, and there were people applying to join every day. Chu Mo estimated that within a week at most, the club's membership would exceed a hundred people.
Once the number reached a hundred, Chu Mo planned to organize the first group event.
At that time, over a hundred top wealthy individuals from all over the world would gather, and it was at that time that Chu Mo would distribute the number one Longevity Pill to those who had made contributions.
So, without any hesitation, Chu Mo nodded directly:
"Then everything will be done according to Mr. Yang's wishes, but regarding Miss Duoer's issue..."
"Mr. Chu, rest assured, as long as I can obtain the number one Longevity Pill, I will not interfere in my daughter's affairs ever again, and I will instruct my family that no one is to disturb her."
Both of them got the answers they wanted, and it wasn't until this moment that a trace of a smile finally appeared on Yang Tianxia's face, which had been taut throughout.
He lightly picked up the coffee to taste, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, he spoke casually:
"Mr. Chu, I'm a bit curious. Our Duoer may be somewhat clever, but after all, she's just a woman with no resources at her disposal. I wonder what you saw in her to trust her with such a massive project?"
After business matters had been settled, it was time to relax; Chu Mo casually leaned back on the sofa and smiled as he replied,
"Mr. Yang, you speak as if you don't understand your own daughter very well. Miss Duoer is the most resolute woman I have ever met. Even the spokespersons around me are no match for her, which is precisely why I feel confident about entrusting her."
Chu Mo's words didn't reveal any specific information; he always spoke with reservations, as if afraid that the other party might seize any evidence from what he said.
Mr. Yang across from him merely furrowed his brow slightly. Yang Duoer was his daughter, and he was especially fond of his youngest daughter. Logically, no one in the world should understand Yang Duoer better than him.
However, when he slowly became aware of Yang Duoer's vast and complex plan, he felt a shock, but also a sense of helplessness deep down.
Another reason why Mr. Yang agreed to Chu Mo's request not to inquire into their plans was that Yang Duoer was a member of the Yang family after all. If, in the future, she could indeed control the other seven major families in secret, it would be a matter of pride for him as a father.
The Yang family ranked third among the eight major families, below the Hong Kong Long family with an asset of 3.7 trillion and the northern Ma family with an asset of 2 trillion. Both these families had more substantial assets and heritage than theirs. If his daughter could gain influence over these two families, just the thought was enough to make Mr. Yang's heart swell with pleasure.
The two men, each harboring their own thoughts, quietly sipped their coffee. Just then, amidst this rare tranquility, a din suddenly rose from downstairs, sounding like a scuffle and a commotion.
Chu Mo and Mr. Yang simultaneously turned their gazes toward the staircase. Moments later, a tall figure strode towards them.
The person arriving was none other than the Great Grandmaster Lei Ting. It was natural for Chu Mo to have brought this strongest combatant with him for the meeting with Mr. Yang.
Under Chu Mo's faint gaze, Lei Ting didn't hide anything and directly said,
"Mr. Chu, there's a TV crew downstairs wishing to come up. They are from a local food program, and it's all being broadcast live. If we were to take action, I'm afraid it might have a negative impact...!"
After Lei Ting finished speaking, Chu Mo turned his attention to Mr. Yang opposite him.
This was Capital City, Yang family's territory. When facing trouble here, this local figure naturally had to take charge.
If it were in Britain, Chu Mo would handle the situation with a flick of a wrist. But being in someone else's territory, he still needed to abide by their rules.
Beside Mr. Yang stood a man in his early forties, standing respectfully.
Chu Mo deliberately glanced at the man with a respectful face. Judging by the aura he emitted, this person must undoubtedly be a half-step Grandmaster.
The middle-aged man whispered a few words into Mr. Yang's ear. After a moment, Mr. Yang, with a slight frown, slowly said,
"Seeing as it's the Liu family's influence... Since they are broadcasting live on the scene, it's better not to start a conflict. It wouldn't look good if the public saw it. Let the TV crew come up, since Mr. Chu and I have finished our discussion anyway. What do you think, Mr. Chu?"
Watching Mr. Yang's gaze, his mind pondered the spoken words; the TV crew downstairs was under the Liu family's influence. Chu Mo had a good relationship with Liu Wei, the eldest son of the Liu family, which was attached to the Yang family -- indeed, a complex relationship. Since even Mr. Yang was inclined to keep the peace, Chu Mo naturally didn't want to offend a family worth hundreds of billions over such a trivial matter.
Moreover, the Capital City Liu family had applied to join the Longevity Club. As members of the club, they were practically one of their own, and Chu Mo felt obliged to show them this courtesy.
Following Chu Mo's nod, Mr. Yang's middle-aged aide immediately went downstairs to relay the message.
Moments later, a sunny and handsome young man, followed by a group of cameras, slowly ascended the stairs.