God-Level All-rounder Expert
Chapter 519 - 557: I Just Want to Keep a Low Profile

Chapter 519: Chapter 557: I Just Want to Keep a Low Profile

Rong Quan’s heart had already decided that the proposal Fang Yi gave him could definitely allow him to firmly snatch up all his father’s wealth, which is why he was so generous with his money.

Fifty million, for a wastrel like him, getting a top-notch woman like Hua Huiyue was certainly a good deal.

Yet at this moment, this prodigal son had no idea that he, like a little lamb, had caught the eye of a wicked wolf like Fang Yi.

"Master Rong, look, you’re about to inherit the family business. In the future, the Rong Group will be under your control. At that time, you’ll be above thousands, just think about how splendid that will be, the admiration of thousands!"

Fang Yi offered his flattery.

Rong Quan showed a satisfied expression, indeed pondering for a moment before revealing an enjoyable smile. Seeing Rong Quan’s reaction, Fang Yi realized his flattery was working.

Blowing smoke didn’t cost a penny, so Fang Yi went ahead with more flattery and bootlicking, making Rong Quan delighted as if he had truly become the emperor himself.

Eventually, Fang Yi slowly revealed his sharp fangs and said, "Master Rong, look, you eat meat, and I, as your partner, should be able to sip some soup, right?"

Rong Quan nodded, "Brother Fang has offered me strategies, of course, you can sip some soup."

Fang Yi said with a smile, "Master Rong, to be honest, I’m currently starting a business, but as you know, it’s exceedingly difficult for an entrepreneur to succeed. So, I’d like to ask Master Rong to squeeze a little soup through your fingers for me."

Rong Quan said, "Brother Fang, just get to the point."

Fang Yi replied, "Well, it’s like this, I want to ask you for some shares. Of course, if you’re not happy, Master Rong, then pretend you didn’t hear me, and we’ll act like this conversation never happened."

This was Fang Yi’s strategy: to advance by retreating. Rong Quan was extremely eager for Hua Huiyue, so how could he pretend it never happened? He immediately said, "Brother Fang, what are you talking about? Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll give you a thirty percent stake, how about that?"

Damn, what a spender, handing over thirty percent of the Rong Group’s shares just like that. Who else would do such a dumb thing, just for a top-notch woman?

Well, of course, his mother-in-law is indeed the cream of the crop!

"Fair enough," Fang Yi said with a grin, "I’ll remember what you’ve said, Master Rong."

"So, we have an agreement, then. Alright, you may leave now," Rong Quan began to shoo him away, clearly a bit impatient, glancing towards the restroom entrance with a besotted look in his eyes.

"Master Rong, perhaps you didn’t fully understand my intent. It’s like this... we haven’t officially signed a contract yet, and I still need to have a good talk with her. Master Rong, haste won’t get you any hot tofu, you know."

"Indeed..." Rong Quan pondered.

By now, Rong Quan was completely engulfed in Fang Yi’s words. Coincidentally, as if having timed it perfectly, Hua Huiyue came out of the restroom just then. Fang Yi was surprised when Hua Huiyue walked up to Rong Quan and coyly said, "Goodbye, Master Rong."

"Goodbye!" Rong Quan squinted his eyes, making a waving gesture.

Hua Huiyue walked towards Fang Yi, with a smile that was not quite a smile. Fang Yi, puzzled, could only suppress his confusion and leave with Hua Huiyue. In the elevator, before Fang Yi could speak, Hua Huiyue suddenly said, "Good son-in-law, how does it feel to play the matchmaker?"

"Not bad... wait, you, you, you... how did you know?!" Fang Yi exclaimed in shock.

"Don’t forget, I am after all the Sect Leader of Sky Sword Sect, a Heavenly Level master. I’m capable of discerning positions by sounds. The conversation you just had with that Rong Quan, I heard every word of it, verbatim."

Hua Huiyue’s red lips curled into a triumphant smile as if she had caught Fang Yi in her grasp, and she was extremely pleased about it.

Fang Yi immediately felt deflated. He had thought that Hua Huiyue knew nothing, but it seemed she knew everything.

"You must be thinking of how to deal with me right now," Hua Huiyue said.

"Uh... How could I dare, Mother-in-law, you’re overthinking it," Fang Yi responded with sweat on his back. Matching wits with this fairy-like mother-in-law was truly more than he could handle.

It wasn’t that Fang Yi didn’t want to fight; he simply couldn’t outmatch her!

With a ding, the elevator doors opened. Hua Huiyue stepped out, and Fang Yi hastily followed.

Arriving outside the Crystal Night Club, the night enveloped the earth with dazzling lights and flowing wine. The streets were bustling with vehicles coming and going.

"I want seventy percent of the Rong Group!" Hua Huiyue suddenly declared.

"What?" Fang Yi was stunned at first, then protested, "Mother-in-law, what do you mean? I’ve worked hard to get thirty percent from Rong Quan, and now you’re telling me you want seventy percent of the Rong Group. That’s... That’s not reasonable!"

Hua Huiyue gave a cold smile and said, "Don’t give me that. Don’t think I don’t know that you’re using Rong Quan to take over the Rong Group. Once Rong Quan has secured the Rong Group for himself, you’ll definitely make your move and kick him out, seizing control of the Rong Group for yourself."

Her words were confident, sharp as a knife, and deeply insightful—as if she had seen right through Fang Yi’s heart.

However, Fang Yi just shook his head and said calmly and indifferently, "No, you’re wrong."

Hua Huiyue was taken aback, "I’m wrong?"

Fang Yi nodded, "I have to say, your thoughts are sharp and your guesses are usually accurate, but unfortunately, you’ve really got it wrong this time."

Hua Huiyue scoffed, "I don’t believe it! You’re just speaking in jest now!"

Fang Yi sighed and said, "Mother-in-law, as I said, your mind is indeed sharp, but you’ve overlooked one thing—that is, while I sometimes cut the grass to its roots, at other times, I do leave a bit of leeway."

Hua Huyue remained silent with a hint of derision in her beautiful eyes.

"Do you know why I only wanted that thirty percent stake? It’s simple. I just wanted to further manipulate Rong Quan. I provide him with plans and strategies—even the plot I offered him earlier was to make him betray his own father, and I would use that to blackmail him, to keep him under my control!"

"That is the Rong Group. I am but an outsider. If I were to kick Rong Quan out, then I would face all sorts of scrutiny. Standing too tall would make others wonder why, as an outsider, I could get into the Rong Group, and why couldn’t they? Consequently, many people would take risks to try to kill me. That’s certain! Mother-in-law, if you were in my position, would you want to live surrounded by venomous snakes?"

Gah!

After Fang Yi’s words, Hua Huiyue was completely dumbfounded. She looked oddly at this man before her—his thoughts were quite extensive.

However, Hua Huiyue had to admit that what Fang Yi said was true. If she were in his shoes, she certainly wouldn’t wish for it either.

"So, what exactly are you planning?" Hua Huiyue asked.

Fang Yi lit a cigarette, chuckled with a laugh full of meaning, "Keep a low profile, I just want to keep a low profile."