Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 225: Utterly Pale

Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Utterly Pale

Since Li Ming failed to curry favor with him, Guo Wenyu and these three other big shots became his obvious targets for building alliances.

It was also an essential move for paving the way to find new commercial partners after leaving the Yang Group.

However, Li Ming was still young, so while he entertained their attention, he was detached about it.

But Guo Wenyu, Chen Hao, and Jia Yu were all seasoned veterans from years of survival in the business world.

The moment Yang Tian called them, they instantly guessed something must have gone wrong with the original shareholders of the Yang Group, or that they had angered Yang Tian in some way.

So as soon as they arrived, the three of them completely ignored Chairman Hee and walked directly over to Yang Tian, respectfully greeting in unison, "Mr. Yang, good day to you!"

"Mr. Yang, the Guo Family is prepared to invest five billion into the Yang Group, claiming one percent of its shares!"

"Mr. Yang, the Chen Family is also prepared to invest five billion, claiming one percent of its shares!"

"The Jia Family as well!"

Almost simultaneously, Guo Wenyu, Chen Hao, and Jia Yu started presenting their pre-planned proposals.

Chairman Hee and the other shareholders turned pale at the sight of this sudden development.

At this moment, Yang Tian calmly shifted his gaze toward them and said indifferently, "Have you prepared the divestment contracts?"

Divestment contracts?

Upon hearing Yang Tian’s words, Chairman Hee instantly reacted, and his mind began spinning with doubt.

Divestment?

Previously, the decision to divest was driven by the Yang Group’s refusal to allow the Akita Family to buy in, which had prompted them to apply pressure!

The Akita Family had made it clear that if the Yang Group didn’t accept their offer, they would retaliate against it with all their might.

In such a scenario, the vast assets of the Yang Group could be obliterated overnight!

Thus, defying Yang Zhigang’s firm opposition, they chose to divest as a protective measure then.

But circumstances have drastically changed!

With just the involvement of the Li Family, it’s already enough to counter the Akita Family, to say nothing of having the support of the three most influential figures in Su Province.

In an instant, the Yang Group’s unfavorable position against the Akita Family was completely reversed, and the future looked enormously promising!

At this juncture, pulling out would make them nothing short of fools.

Chairman Hee immediately said, "When did we ever say we were divesting? Young Yang, you’ve misheard, haven’t you? Don’t you all agree?"

With that, Chairman Hee turned to the other shareholders.

The other shareholders, being no less shrewd, quickly backtracked as well.

"Exactly, when did we say anything about divestment?"

"There’s no evidence for such a claim. What basis do you have for saying we planned to divest? That’s sheer nonsense!"

"In any case, I have no intention of giving up my Yang Group shares!"

Hearing this, Yang Tian chuckled lightly and said, "So, it seems you’re refusing to divest?"

"Refusing? That’s not it; we never had the intention in the first place!" Chairman Hee shamelessly declared.

"Is that so?"

Yang Tian remained expressionless and said flatly, "The truth is, I really don’t care about your intentions. Draft the divestment contracts immediately, and you can all get out!"

"Get out?"

Chairman Hee treated Yang Tian’s words like the most preposterous jest.

Though he hadn’t expected Yang Tian would secure the involvement of the Li and Guo Families,

That hardly intimidated him.

In his eyes, Yang Tian was merely a naïve novice, with no real understanding of the business world. Sneering, he retorted, "Who do you think you are? Divesting or not is our right and freedom. What gives an inexperienced young brat like you the authority to interfere?"

"I actually do have that authority,"

Yang Tian said mildly, "As the prevailing leader of Su Province, my patience is limited!"

"Leader... of Su Province? You?"

Chairman Hee found Yang Tian’s words laughable.

Yet, noticing the grim expressions on the faces of Guo Wenyu, Chen Hao, and Jia Yu—three of Su Province’s paramount figures—his confidence wavered.

Could Yang Tian truly be the leader of Su Province?

But even if that were true, so what?

Stock contracts were legally binding, black and white on paper!

So he immediately retorted, "Trying to scare me, huh? Kid, let me tell you, this world is much vaster than your imagination! Don’t overreach!"

"Overreach?"

Yang Tian let out a cold laugh, his voice low yet audible as he remarked, "People who’ve spoken to me like that generally don’t end well. The last one, I believe, was called Du Yuntao, and the one before that was Ma Wenhua."

Du Yuntao? Ma Wenhua?

At the mention of these infamous names, Chairman Hee trembled.

Were those not the heads of the Du and Ma Families from the Southern Province?

Even he knew that Du Yuntao and his eldest daughter had gone insane, leading to the Du Family’s utter collapse!

As for the Ma Family, it had been entirely wiped out, erased from the Southern Province!

Could their fates have been orchestrated by Yang Tian?

How could that be possible?

At this moment, Li Ming let out a mocking laugh and said, "Before I left, my grandfather instructed me to treat Mr. Yang with the deference owed to a senior. What do you think that says about Mr. Yang’s status?"

"Deference owed to a senior?"

Chairman Hee felt as though a hammer had struck his chest.

What was the Li Family?

The ruling power of Binjiang!

Stronger not only than him but stronger even than all the shareholders behind him combined!

And yet, Elder Li, the patriarch of such a family, instructed Li Ming to treat Yang Tian with such deference?

Li Ming, smirking more at Chairman Hee’s silence, continued, "So, Chairman Hee, you’re familiar with the Li Family’s methods. Making someone disappear quietly from Binjiang is a trivial matter for us. And if Mr. Yang intends to act, not only will you face repercussions, but the families backing you will be doomed as well."

"Disrespecting Mr. Yang means opposing our Guo Family!" Guo Wenyu immediately echoed.

"Exactly! The same goes for our Chen Family!" Chen Hao agreed with a slight nod.

Jia Yu didn’t hold back, declaring outright, "To offend the overlord of Su Province is to declare war on the major figures of all thirteen cities under Su Province!"

Swish!

Hearing these statements from Li Ming, Guo Wenyu, and the others, Chairman Hee turned pale, cold sweat streaming down his face. All the arrogance vanished in an instant.

Meanwhile, Yang Tian remained unbothered and said casually, "Chairman Hee, and all the shareholders, the decision is now yours. Withdraw or not?"

"We..."

The words drained whatever resolve they had left, leaving them hollow.

After prolonged hesitation, Chairman Hee slumped and said weakly, "We... we’ll divest!"

...

Soon enough, under Yang Zhigang’s arrangements, Chairman Hee and the other shareholders formally signed the divestment contracts.

Yang Tian skimmed over the agreements briefly and placed them nonchalantly on the table.

Thus, the Li, Guo, Chen, and Jia Families became the Yang Group’s new investors, collectively holding just four percent of the shares.

This meant that the Yang Family not only gained immense financial support of twenty billion but also reclaimed most of its stock, solidifying complete control over the Yang Group!

As for Chairman Hee and his cohorts, they slunk toward the exit in disgrace.

Just as Chairman Hee was about to step out, Yang Tian’s voice rang out, "Chairman Hee, wait!"

"You... is there something else?" Chairman Hee asked, trembling.

"Nothing of particular importance,"

Yang Tian smiled faintly. "I’m just rather intrigued by this Akita Family. Could you perhaps enlighten me about the relationship between your former group of shareholders and the Akita Family, as well as their reasons for wanting to buy into the Yang Group?"