Chapter 118: Good News from Starry Corporation
Star Group, President’s Office.
Leng Ningxue looked at Lin Li, feeling a bit puzzled now.
Normally, if she were in such a situation, she would be anxious to the point of desperation.
After all the effort, now being ridiculed and distrusted from all sides—it would be impossible for anyone to accept.
Yet Lin Li’s demeanor was truly astonishing.
Even at this critical moment, he remained calm and composed, as if none of it concerned him.
“Aren’t you at all worried? Judging by how these people are acting, who knows what kind of schemes they’ll come up with next against you,” Leng Ningxue said, glaring at Lin Li.
“Besides, I heard that the four major families in Jiang City are discussing how to deal with you. Ning Yurou has also passed on information; apparently, this all ties back to Ye Aotian.”
Lin Li didn’t even need to actively investigate.
If he had the slightest inkling, Leng Ningxue would immediately relay every piece of intelligence to him.
Though Lin Li had long anticipated such an outcome, receiving confirmation from her at this moment still brought him a quiet satisfaction.
“From what I see, the situation isn’t much different from what we guessed before,” Lin Li said.
“The four families want to use this opportunity to crush me completely, but ultimately, they’ve underestimated the complexity of things.”
A faint smile curved Lin Li’s lips, his eyes revealing no trace of fear.
He finally settled beside Leng Ningxue.
“The Tianxin District project has already begun, and it cannot be stopped.”
“Even if the four families unite to pressure me, it won’t shake this endeavor in the slightest.”
Lin Li looked at Leng Ningxue as he spoke, pouring himself a cup of tea.
“No matter what outsiders say, for me, it’s just a matter of proceeding step by step through every phase of the Tianxin District project.”
“But there is one matter I hope will compel the four families to cooperate as well.”
Lin Li fell silent, and Leng Ningxue took the initiative to speak.
“I heard that the initial funding alone has severely drained both you and the Qin family’s resources.”
“You’ve been accelerating the work nonstop, and the capital consumed during this period is astronomical.”
“At this rate, you certainly won’t be able to keep up later on.”
Lin Li still held shares in Sanhe Group, which he could sell to alleviate immediate pressures, but clearly, matters had not yet reached such a critical point.
“If it ever comes to that day, I have other ways to resolve the issue.”
“But for now, the key is how to handle the four families.”
Though Lin Li did not care much about these people personally, the four families were indeed a troublesome obstacle that needed addressing.
They posed no immediate threat to him in the short term.
But in the long run, if they weren’t taught a lesson, the consequences would be dire.
Moreover, Lin Li never intended to develop the Tianxin District project alone.
The financial demands of successfully developing the entire district were far too great; no matter how capable Lin Li was, he couldn’t do it single-handedly.
Thus, collaboration with the four families was always part of the plan.
“I thought you were fully prepared, but it seems you don’t know much about what’s coming next,” Leng Ningxue said, unsure of what else to say.
“You can rest assured about the Leng family. With me around, they won’t do anything to you. As for the Ning family, although Ning Rusheng has some designs on you, he won’t be able to gather enough power anytime soon.”
Leng Ningxue was interrupted mid-sentence by Lin Li.
“If the four families truly want to move against me now, they won’t expose all their methods openly.”
“The Tianxin District project benefits the people, after all. If they acted overtly against me at this time, it would inevitably attract public attention.”
Leng Ningxue assumed the four families would deal with Lin Li through covert means, but Lin Li had already seen through their intentions.
If they wanted to stop the Tianxin District project, the only way was to sever Lin Li’s business connections with the outside world.
With such a move, the problem would immediately dissipate.
In their minds, if Lin Li could no longer obtain materials and support, the project would be postponed indefinitely.
For Lin Li now, the early stages meant losses.
Originally, the four families intended to jointly invest in the Tianxin District project.
But after inquiring with the project leads, they learned that Lin Li had signed agreements long ago, and the project was now closed to any interference.
They were naturally dissatisfied but found themselves powerless.
This was a testament to Lin Li’s foresight—he had anticipated this possibility and taken precautions early on, rendering all their tactics useless.
Hearing Lin Li’s explanation, Leng Ningxue only partially understood but knew one thing clearly: Lin Li’s situation was far from ideal.
“So what are your plans going forward?” she asked.
Lin Li turned his gaze to her.
“My goal is to force them into the game. The best way is to expose all their schemes against me to the public in detail. Only then will the four families bear enormous public pressure.”
A slight smile appeared on Lin Li’s lips. Though the method was cunning, it was undeniably appropriate.
Leng Ningxue was momentarily stunned, unsure what Lin Li intended, but soon understood how he planned to handle the matter.
To be honest, many would not grasp the magnitude of Lin Li’s determination.
“So you need me to help you obtain some critical information.”
Now that the Leng family was entirely under Leng Ningxue’s control, even if Leng Tianyi wished to conceal something, it was impossible.
Leng Tianyi only knew of the cooperation between Lin Li and Leng Ningxue and that their relationship was fairly good.
He never imagined Leng Ningxue would be willing to target her own family for Lin Li’s sake.
“For the sake of the Tianxin District project, this is the only way. Sorry for putting you through this.”
Lin Li looked at Leng Ningxue with profound tenderness.
But she merely shook her head, unwavering.