Chapter 91: The Truth Revealed—This Kid Wants to Set Me Up

"This is a punishment of your own making; if the Qin family had exercised a little caution these past years, would things have ever come to this?"
"Even Qin Lang, who’s been pursued up to now, is likely still swaggering and arrogant outside."
"Though I’ve heard he’s curbed much of his former nature lately. He’s not nearly as overbearing as before, probably thanks in large part to Brother Lin."

Even Qin Guosheng couldn’t keep Qin Lang in line, but Lin Li now had him firmly under control.
It was clear that Lin Li’s methods were far more formidable than anyone had imagined.
Perhaps it was precisely for this reason that Xiao Meier’s heart had been stirred.
Lin Li’s confidence in his own products was evident—he could bring them directly, without fear that Xiao Meier would refuse over doubts about their quality.
If that were the case, Xiao Meier could relax and feel at ease.

"Qin Lang, though he’s done quite a few bad things, is not a bad person at heart. With proper guidance, I believe he’ll soon realize what he ought to do."
Lin Li wasn’t merely jesting; Qin Lang’s transformation was closely tied to his upbringing.
Even with Su Lan guiding him, Qin Guosheng’s approach to his son was fundamentally flawed from the start.
Those methods not only failed to correct him, but instead drove Qin Lang to further extremes.
So Lin Li saw nothing surprising about the current situation.

"If you want me to cooperate with you, then tell me—what kind of cooperation do you have in mind?"
Lin Li grew serious.
"Afterwards, Yixuan Beauty Salon will open a chain of stores throughout the city. I hope these salons can establish partnerships with your nearby lingerie shops."
Lin Li was certain that Xiao Meier possessed extensive connections.
What he needed now was to turn Xiao Meier’s network into a part of his own power.
"Any customers referred by you will earn you a share of the commission, and they’ll also enjoy certain discounts at my salons."

This was Lin Li’s way of drawing more people to Yixuan Beauty Salon.
He wasn’t worried that these new customers would leave dissatisfied.
On the contrary, Lin Li believed that once someone stepped into Yixuan Beauty Salon, they’d never truly escape its allure.
After all, Yixuan’s innovative treatments far surpassed anything Western technology could offer.
"Brother Lin, your proposal is certainly tempting, but such decisions can't be made on mere words."

"So I’ll find time to visit your salon myself."
"If it truly proves effective, I’ll naturally agree to help you resolve this matter."
Upon hearing Xiao Meier say this, Lin Li finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Xiao Meier had expected Lin Li to discuss the matter at length, but to her surprise, after only a brief exchange, Lin Li took a call and left in haste.
She was stunned.
She rose and stood before the mirror, scrutinizing herself.
Her outfit today was undeniably beautiful—no man could resist her charm.
Yet what was the matter with that young man?
Xiao Meier was utterly perplexed.

Meanwhile, Lin Li had barely stepped out of the teahouse when he received a call from Fang Tai.
"How’s the situation?"
Fang Tai said, "I’ve found out—the formal bidding starts tomorrow."
"But Brother Lin, are we really going to make a move this time? If something goes wrong with this project, it’ll be a real headache."
Lin Li smiled faintly. "Don’t worry. We have Ye Aotian."

Lake New District.
It was, indeed, a smoke screen Lin Li had thrown out.
But he knew that if he could invest in Lake New District, everything else would soon fall into place.
Yet, the cost of securing Lake New District was steep, to say the least.
...
"I’ve checked—they’re ready for the bidding."
Chen Along relayed the latest intelligence to Ye Aotian.
"Young master, the old master wanted me to remind you: always be cautious, don’t fall into the enemy’s trap."
"Our organization is invincible on the battlefield, but business is not our strength."

Ye Aotian had originally been sent here to win over the young ladies of the Four Great Families; if he could bring them under his banner, many issues would be solved.
No one had expected Ye Aotian, instead of gathering these women into his harem, to start doing business instead.
It was almost comical.

You claim to be the God of War at the frontier, your strength is beyond question, and everyone believes it.
But now you’re trying your hand at business?
It’s like an illiterate trying to play the stock market—are you really cut out for this?
So, once the organization learned what was happening, they immediately sent Chen Along to remind Ye Aotian.
One must know their place and not act rashly, lest endless trouble ensue.

"Hmph."
"Don’t worry. It’s just a small project—if I can’t secure it, wouldn’t that be a disgrace?"
"Besides, I don’t care how much Lin Li has prepared. If the Leng family is really behind his investment, Lin Li’s current state can’t possibly produce enough funds."
"So this project is mine to win."

Before acting, Ye Aotian had investigated every aspect of the project.
He had to admit, Lin Li was a man of deep scheming.
On the surface, it seemed he was targeting the mess in Tianxin District.
But in truth, his real objective was the project in Lake New District.
This was one of the reasons Ye Aotian was so determined to compete for it.

Meanwhile, Lin Li had already anticipated every step Ye Aotian would take.
The bidding for Lake New District would occur before Tianxin District, and Lin Li’s plan was to use the Lake New District project to tie up Ye Aotian’s funds.
Long-term, Lake New District’s returns weren’t very promising.
But Tianxin District—if Lin Li could secure it, with continuous support from Leng Ningxue—
he would stand invincible.
This was why he had to get involved.

To battle an opponent like Ye Aotian, one needed not only formidable strength, but also a vast financial backing.
Whether Ye Aotian believed it or not, this time, Lin Li would ensure he lost completely!