The Rogue Villager Chen Erbao

Lin Zhiqing sat beside Chen Erbao, thoughtfully putting food on his plate and peeling shrimp for him. The sight made the corners of Lin Cheng's and Lin Zhiyuan's mouths twitch.

It was a good thing Lin Cheng was only her second uncle. If Lin Zhiqing's parents had seen this, they probably would have thrown a fit on the spot.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Lin Cheng began to steer the conversation toward the company's development.

"Er Bao, your facial mask company's business is booming, and the construction on Bailong Mountain is complete. I was wondering what you plan to focus on next?"

He had his own agenda in asking this.

Chen Erbao looked up at Lin Cheng and chuckled. "Uncle Lin, they are both key projects for me right now. I've poured an equal amount of sweat into them, so naturally, I plan to advance them both simultaneously."

Lin Cheng nodded at his answer, though he looked slightly concerned.

"If you develop them both at once, won't you be spread too thin?"

"Don't worry, Uncle Lin. I've already made arrangements to establish the branch factories. With Mr. Zhao Feng's help, we can start production immediately—within three days—once the equipment and personnel are moved over."

Chen Erbao was full of confidence.

"Zhao Feng!"

Lin Cheng was startled to hear the name.

Of course he knew Zhao Feng. He was even more familiar with Zhao Gang, the second son of the Zhao Family. With one brother in politics and the other in business, it was safe to say they held immense power in Jiangnan Province, like local emperors.

Aside from a very small number of "red" families, almost no one could stand against them.

He never would have imagined that Chen Erbao had, without anyone realizing it, established a connection with the Zhao Family.

"The richest man in Jiangnan Province!"

Upon hearing Zhao Feng's name, Lin Zhiyuan was also stunned for a moment, his heart pounding in his chest.

"Yes, that's him. By a fortunate coincidence, I did Mr. Zhao Feng a favor, and he promised to help me expand my company by setting up branch factories in Jiangnan Province. With his assistance, three days should be plenty of time, don't you think?"

Chen Erbao said slowly.

Lin Cheng pondered for a moment, looking deeply at Chen Erbao as if seeing him for the very first time. "You won't even need three days. His Zhao Group is in every sector. In two days, he could have your factories covering all of Jiangnan Province. With him backing you, you won't have to worry about attacks from competitors. It's like ascending to the heavens in a single step!"

Chen Erbao just smiled. "It was just a fortunate coincidence."

Lin Cheng watched Chen Erbao thoughtfully. "Er Bao, level with me. Just how far are you planning to take this?"

He wanted to invest with all his might while Chen Erbao still needed his help.

In Chen Erbao, he saw something that could only be called a miracle.

Or perhaps, it was something called destiny!

When a person's destiny reaches its absolute peak, it means that whatever they undertake will go smoothly. As long as they act, they are bound to succeed.

His Lin Family was the leading name in China's medicinal materials industry, and he had seen his share of geniuses in the business world. But what he feared most were people like this—the chosen ones, blessed by incredible destiny!

Their fortune reaches the heavens, and their path is always clear.

No matter what they do, powerful benefactors will appear to help. In the end, they can soar to the heavens in an astonishingly short time!

Chen Erbao was taken aback by Lin Cheng's words. 'The Lin Family really is something else,' he thought. 'Their sharp intuition has become second nature!'

"I'm preparing to establish a group. For now, it will focus on cosmetics, a security company, and medicinal herb cultivation."

Lin Cheng had anticipated most of what Chen Erbao said, but he was surprised to hear that he also planned to get into the security industry.

But then he remembered Chen Erbao was an Ancient Martial Artist, and it all made sense.

"Such ambition! I knew my judgment was sound! These three industries are all within your expertise. With the help of my Lin Family and the Jiangnan Zhao Family, you, a hidden dragon, are poised to take flight!"

Lin Cheng sighed in admiration, his eyes suddenly brightening.

"There's an office building in the east of the city, on a plot of nearly 2,000 mu, that's almost complete. If you're interested, I can help you secure it as the headquarters for your group. What do you think?"

"How much!"

Chen Erbao's heart leaped with joy as he immediately asked the question.

Lin Cheng waved his hand dismissively. "With our relationship, do we even need to discuss such things? If you're short on cash, I can lend you some. Just consider it an investment. When your group is officially established, my only hope is that you'll let me have a small stake. Don't worry, I'll pay for the shares. I believe in you. Your group is destined to become one of the top conglomerates in all of China!"

Chen Erbao's pupils constricted at Lin Cheng's words.

He hadn't expected Lin Cheng to actually want shares in his group.

He couldn't sell off too much, however, especially with what he planned to do in the future...

"Uncle Lin, I only have two businesses to my name right now. Even if you include the security company, that's just three. You have that much faith in me already?"

Chen Erbao chuckled and leaned back in his chair.

Lin Cheng's brow furrowed slightly as he asked tentatively, "What other industry do you plan on entering in the future?"

Chen Erbao looked at him and uttered a single word: "Medicine."

"What!!!"

Lin Cheng shot to his feet, staring at Chen Erbao in disbelief.

But Chen Erbao simply wore a faint smile, shrugging to indicate that he wasn't joking.

"Er Bao, have you lost your mind? The pharmaceutical industry? Is that something you dare to touch? Even our Medicine King Hall only trades in medicinal ingredients. Pharmaceuticals... that industry is under the direct watch of the highest authorities... one wrong move and you could bring disaster upon yourself!"

A man of his stature naturally knew the real channels within the pharmaceutical industry. The profits were so high they were staggering.

But a business so fundamental to the nation's well-being had always been firmly in the hands of those at the very top. For Chen Erbao, a mere commoner, to harbor such a massive ambition was unthinkable!

Chen Erbao had fully anticipated Lin Cheng's shock and agitation. A cold smile touched his lips.

"My mother died because she couldn't afford medicine. The whole reason I studied pharmaceuticals in college was so I could one day upend this system. Everything I've done, I've done for this purpose. So, Uncle Lin, do you still want to invest in my group?"

The moment he said this, Lin Cheng froze.

He frowned, lost in thought for a long while. Finally, he looked at Chen Erbao and heaved a deep sigh.

"Young people are far too bold. Do you have any idea what the consequences of doing this will be?"

"Heh. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it, Uncle Lin. Don't forget, I am an Ancient Martial Grandmaster, and I don't intend to stop here. One day, I won't just upend the rules—I'll stand at the very pinnacle of humanity!"

"So what if you practice Ancient Martial Arts? So what if you're stronger than a Grandmaster? During the great wars, Grandmasters were a dime a dozen, and more than a few powerhouses above the Grandmaster level fell. You... you need to think this through! Before the might of the state, everyone is insignificant! Even a Martial Arts Saint!"

In the end, Lin Cheng backed down. But he didn't want to shut the door completely, so after a long hesitation, he said:

"You've probably had this planned for a long time... If you're short on money, just let me know. I can help. However, the Lin Family has worked hard to get where it is today. We can't afford to take such a reckless risk. I hope you understand."

Chen Erbao smiled. "Rest assured, Uncle Lin. I never planned on tying the Lin Family or Medicine King Hall to my destiny. This is something I must do on my own. No matter what dangers lie ahead, I only feel excitement. When adversaries meet on a narrow path, the courageous one is victorious!"

His eyes shone with an intense light as he looked at Lin Cheng and spoke from the heart.

At that moment, Lin Cheng felt, with absolute certainty, that he had grown old.

He had lost the ambition of his youth and no longer dared to fight for a greater prize.

A once-fierce tiger, now grown old, could only gaze at the vast ocean and sigh at his own inadequacy.

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