Return of the King, Dominating the City

Chapter 1255 - 1240: Seeing Off a Guest

"Brother White Tiger, this seems like our first meeting, doesn’t it?"

A slightly overweight man sat about three or four meters away from Brother White Tiger, who was wearing gold-rimmed glasses, with a slight smile on his face.

Brother White Tiger adjusted his glasses and looked at the man before him, saying, "Indeed, it is our first meeting, though I’ve heard about you quite often."

"Haha, it’s my honor that Brother White Tiger has heard of me."

The overweight man chuckled and said, "Ever since Brother White Tiger returned to Pudong, the entire atmosphere here has been completely different. Some people used to act quite arrogantly around here; now they’re all hiding like turtles."

"You can’t say it like that."

Brother White Tiger chuckled and said, "Our Green Sect and your sect could actually be considered one family, just separated for the time being."

The overweight man raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh? What do you mean by that, Brother White Tiger?"

"I mean nothing at all." Brother White Tiger shook his head and said.

Zhu Yeqing brought a cup from the side and placed it in Brother White Tiger’s hand. Brother White Tiger smiled and said, "Thank you."

Zhu Yeqing flashed a smile that could enchant mortals but said nothing.

Brother White Tiger slowly took a sip, looked at the man across, and said, "Zhou Guang, I’m curious, why did you come? Where’s Zhao Wangquan?"

"Brother Zhao?"

Zhou Guang chuckled and said, "Brother Zhao is in Beijing."

"I recall you’ve always followed Zhao Wangquan’s lead. But today, that doesn’t seem to be the case, does it?" Brother White Tiger said, "Did Zhao Wangquan send you here today?"

"No."

Zhou Guang said, "I told you, Brother Zhao is in Beijing; this is a matter for the Zhou Family, and naturally, it’s also Wen Commerce Association’s concern."

"Wen Commerce Association?"

Brother White Tiger’s eyebrows twitched as he said, "Our Green Sect doesn’t have quite good relations with Wen Commerce Association."

"Haha, Brother White Tiger, you’re speaking as if we’re at odds. Our Wen Commerce Association is merely a collection of merchants. We’re all here to do business, not to conflict with you. Why would we have a bad relationship?" Zhou Guang said mysteriously, "Besides, Wen Commerce Association poses no threat to your Green Sect. Wanting bad relations with you would require some qualification."

"Oh?"

Brother White Tiger placed the cup aside, leaned slightly forward, and looked at Zhou Guang, saying, "We are fully aware of Wen Commerce Association’s strength. In terms of financial power, perhaps only the Li Family in XG outmatches you. And with almost one-third of import and export trade in both Southern China and East China, even our Green Sect can hardly compete with Wen Commerce Association commercially. So, you’re being a bit too humble in downplaying Wen Commerce Association."

"Haha, isn’t money something we all earn together?" Zhou Guang chuckled and said, "Wen Commerce Association is very willing to collaborate with Brother White Tiger to develop larger markets."

"Oh?"

Brother White Tiger smiled mysteriously.

"Brother White Tiger, I imagine you haven’t had the easiest time recently, right?"

Zhou Guang said slowly.

"Keep talking."

Brother White Tiger smiled and said.

"Song Yun has successfully taken over that prime area in GZ, linking Sunan and GZ. Now he’s a king in the Southeast’s shadowy zone, with growing ambition and sharp edges. The Green Sect of Brother White Tiger may soon find itself exposed to his blade."

Zhou Guang chuckled and said.

"So what?"

Brother White Tiger held his chin with one hand and asked.

"There’s no ’so what.’" Zhou Guang suddenly laughed and said, "Song Yun’s ambition is now as clear as Sima Zhao’s heart is to everyone. Moreover, Song Yun has never cared about principles. I heard that when Song Yun first went to Guangdong, he made a deal with the Tripartite Corporation that if he could secure the market, he’d withdraw from the Pearl River Delta, only taking a share of the profits, not seeking territory. But now? You surely see their end; the Tripartite Corporation fought hard alongside Song Yun only to be swallowed up in the end. This shows Song Yun is a treacherous man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. I heard Brother White Tiger once had a relationship with Song Yun, so I made a special trip to offer you a warning."

"Do I... need your warning?"

Brother White Tiger looked calmly at Zhou Guang.

Zhou Guang’s smile faltered, and Brother White Tiger’s aura completely changed in that instant. Previously, Brother White Tiger’s presence was immense but perfectly concealed; now, it spread fully like an enraged tiger’s. Zhou Guang felt he might be shredded at any moment by this tiger.

Gulp.

Zhou Guang swallowed, then plastered a slightly sycophantic smile and said, "Of course not, of course not; what kind of person is Brother White Tiger? How could you not see such things? I’m being a bit redundant here."

"Haha, but still, thank you."

Brother White Tiger suddenly smiled again, and the aura enveloping Zhou Guang vanished in an instant as if it were never there.

This release and tightening left Zhou Guang slightly pale.

Whew.

Zhou Guang took a deep breath and looked at Brother White Tiger with caution, saying, "Brother White Tiger, please don’t tease me."

"Hahaha, tell me why you came to find me." Brother White Tiger laughed and said.

"Well... actually, there’s no specific purpose, just wanted to meet Brother White Tiger."

Being from Family Head Zhou’s line, Zhou Guang quickly composed himself and said seriously, "Brother White Tiger, it’s not that I’m being nosy. Song Yun has recently become the East South King, gaining momentum, and it’s well known that Song Yun and Prince of Northeast, Song Kunlun, are at odds. Currently, Song Yun is no match for Song Kunlun, so he must continue to expand. The Xuanwu in the Southwest has ambiguous ties with Song Yun, and there’s not much to gain in the Southwest, making Song Yun’s expansion direction clear; he will definitely go north. By then, Brother White Tiger’s Green Sect will be the first in line."

Zhou Guang chuckled and said, "But I think Brother White Tiger knows all this well. I’m not here to warn you but rather as a friend, sharing my thoughts."

"I understand your intentions."

Brother White Tiger’s smile slowly faded, and he said indifferently, "I’ll keep Song Yun’s situation in mind; thank you for the warning."

Zhou Guang is a smart man, and hearing Brother White Tiger’s words, he naturally understood it was a polite dismissal.

"It’s getting late; Brother White Tiger, Xiao Zhou will be leaving now."

Zhou Guang said, standing up and bowing slightly.

"Qing’er, see the guest out."

Brother White Tiger leaned back in his chair and said.