Chapter 265 Raising a Tiger

"So I'm back."

Christian looked out the window: "I'm just his adopted son. Things you find inconvenient to do, I can."

"And what difference does that make, Christian?"

Margaret disagreed: "He knows you're on our side. Any hostile move you make against Andrei now could lead to unpredictable consequences. We still need to think of other ways, Christian. You did well with Jennifer before. Why not continue?"

"That woman, though a pig, isn't completely brainless."

Christian rubbed his temples: "I can't force her to move against Andrei now. Since the Council of Elders raised her inheritance rank and Diamond supported several of her proposals at the board meeting, Jennifer has been consciously distancing herself from me. That bastard Andrei is very powerful now; she won't go against her brother for a promise from me."

"Not necessarily. Jennifer's financial situation is very tight; it could collapse at any moment."

Margaret laughed: "There's no harm in trying, right, Christian? All you have to do is wait patiently for her to come begging you."

"Is that all?"

"Of course not. You know about Jennifer having the bank provide a loan to her brother, don't you?"

"I know. That's why I think the woman is incredibly stupid."

Christian's expression was cold: "I had professionals from a business investigation company thoroughly examine the stores of Rising Sun Company. They unanimously said there's great profit potential. With sufficient funds, Rising Sun can establish first-mover advantages and a chain network in the shortest time."

"Don't be so harsh, Christian. Jennifer's thinking at the time was right. That bastard's business was booming; it was bound to step on someone's toes sooner or later. She just didn't expect Andrei's combat talent or Dwight Payton's regard for him, which allowed her brother to build a strong armed force capable of suppressing the situation in a very short time. So, Chris, we need to add fuel to the fire beneath his feet. The Dragon Witch Cult alone isn't enough—"

Margaret paused: "You've heard of the Holy Blood Hunters and the Cadia Hunters, right?"

"Li Chunchu's allies on the continent of Antolia."

Christian said expressionlessly: "Li Chunchu once formed alliances and built a powerful joint fleet, securing a sizable commercial share on Antolia. But I heard that after Li Chunchu's death, the joint fleet changed its leader, and Li Chunchu's five ten-thousand-ton armed cargo ships were divided up."

"Your information is outdated, Chris. The latest news is that the joint fleet has fallen into infighting and disintegrated. And recently, due to the war on Antolia, the logistics systems of the Holy Blood Hunters and the Cadia Hunters have suffered a heavy blow. So they thought of our nephew, hoping he would carry on his father's business."

"Wow, that sounds absurd, Margaret. These are two top-tier hunter groups, with strength comparable to a small country of five or six million people. Are you sure they want our nephew as a supplier? I'd say even with Li Chunchu's goodwill as a premise, it's hard to believe."

"It is absurd, but if you've been following the situation on Antolia, you'd know these mercenary groups are in a state of desperation, grasping at straws. And Andrei has already shown his strength, hasn't he? Not many can kill Antonio and repel the Dragon Witch Cult."

Margaret's voice was cold: "Chris, we just need to watch for now. If possible, we might help him go further down the path of arms supplier."

Christian fell silent this time, and only spoke again after a long while: "Margaret, are you sure this isn't raising a tiger? You know, if Andrei gains enough strength, the family council of elders won't hesitate to let him take over Wiltonshire Group. Even our ancestor would be happy to see a stronger descendant inherit the family; it doesn't have to be you three. I know you three siblings have had unpleasant disputes over company management, but my sister, please don't forget why our father used various means to secure that bastard's inheritance rights. Andrei Li Wiltonshire is your most dangerous enemy."

"Of course!"

Margaret's voice didn't sound perfunctory: "But we can't do it ourselves, can we? So we must make him face enemies beyond his abilities. Whether it's his electronics chain stores, the Dragon Witch Cult, or arms dealers, they can all drag him into the abyss. Dwight Payton is powerful, powerful enough to even help that bastard prevent the rebirth of the Blazing Fire Dragon Girl. But in American business circles and the outer seas of Antolia, there are plenty of enemies he can't handle or doesn't want to offend. Sooner or later, there will come a day when he can't hold it together."

...

At 5:30 PM, Li Mochen finished his class on time. Amid the dissatisfied complaints of the students, he quickly walked out of the classroom.

But when he changed clothes and headed to the underground parking lot, he saw Lina Adric at a corner not far from the elevator.

"Lina, where's your young lady?"

Li Mochen stopped and looked at her curiously: "What are you doing here?"

He thought since they met, they might as well go back together, as they both lived in Unicorn Apartments.

Lina didn't speak. She put her finger to her lips, signaling Li Mochen to be quiet, then pointed toward the corridor beside them.

At that moment, Li Mochen also heard Belinda Harris's voice. She spoke rapidly, full of anxiety: "Angela, listen to me! Please stop getting close to that Andrei, okay? It's dangerous."

"But why?"

"I'm afraid you'll be charmed by him. That guy is indeed good-looking, but Angela, you can't just look at his appearance. I can tell from his person that he's a bad seed, a scoundrel!"

Belinda rambled, trying to convince Angela: "Angie, you're still young and easily deceived."

"But A-Mo is a good person, not like you say."

Angela's voice and tone were full of innocence: "You know, Belinda, I feel like you're saying that on purpose, trying to make me give up so you can have A-Mo all to yourself."

"Have him all to myself?"

Belinda was both exasperated and amused: "Angie, I'm not interested in him at all! Even if every man in the world died, I wouldn't look at him. And Angie, you're too naive. How long have you known him to say he's a good person? Men are always two-faced in front of women they like; it takes time to understand their true nature."

"Really? But I doubt your words—"

Angela seemed hesitant, then spoke again after a long pause: "How about this, Belinda? You confessed to me before, saying you really like me, right? Now, if you still love me, kiss me. If you're not repulsed, then I'll believe you."

"Kiss? R-really?"

Belinda seemed overjoyed, unable to speak clearly.

But just ten seconds later, a scream rang out in the corridor. Belinda Harris ran out as if her butt was on fire. When she saw Li Mochen looking at her with a bewildered expression, she became even more ashamed and furious, running off in another direction with tears in her eyes.

"See, Lina? In Eastern parlance, this is called 'thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river'—"

When Angela walked out of the corridor with her hands on her hips, her face was also flushed red.