Chapter 438: Fully Seated

Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

Ye Mo took the camera. Although he really wanted to spend one night with Ning Qingxue, she understood it was better to solve the problem first.

Before Ye Mo left, Xu Yuehua had brought her men to Flowing Snake. Ye Mo wasn't rushed about Flowing Snake's development; money wasn't a problem. He knew Xu Yuehua's capabilities; under her leadership, Flowing Snake would improve daily.

His biggest concern was Flowing Snake's territory. Expansion might require buying land in China. This wasn't the cultivation realm; while power mattered, other factors existed. Even the United States, when invading Iraq, needed a justification.

In the cultivation realm, power ruled; annihilation of a sect would be met with congratulations, not aid. There was only kicking someone when they were down.

Though from the cultivation realm, Ye Mo's principle was to avoid conflict unless provoked. He couldn't kill people who refused to sell land.

He knew that if Lu Se and Vietnam refused to sell land to his factories, it wouldn't be due to land value, but insufficient benefits for them.

Ye Mo shook his head, deciding to postpone the issue. As he dismissed these thoughts, he arrived at He Feng. Besides visiting the Yuan family for evidence, he planned to see his friend Shi Xiu in Xi Tong Town.

The Yuan family, though not among China's Great Families, were He Feng's most powerful family, effectively controlling the city.

Upon arriving, Ye Mo didn't contact Li Chunsheng, the Vice-Mayor, preferring to check his own progress first.

Yuan Bei Corporation was near Wu He Lake. Unlike other companies, the Yuan family resided in a large mansion behind their building.

Ye Mo went to their 38-story office building, finding it crowded with executives supporting Yuan Bei Corporation, Yuan family members, and He Feng dignitaries. He didn't know them all, but many likely cooperated with Luo Yue.

Ye Mo turned invisible, entering Yuan Zhirong's office. Knowing such individuals often conducted confidential discussions in their offices, Ye Mo marked it and several meeting rooms with his spirit sense before leaving the mansion. He knew this would be Yuan Zhirong's moment; despite his contempt for Luo Yue Corporation, he wouldn't reveal his plans here.

"President Yuan, without Yuan Bei Corporation's support, the Luo Yue incident would have disgraced China," a fat man said, raising his glass.

Yuan Zhirong laughed, "Let's not discuss other companies. Yuan Bei Corporation's success stems from credibility. These scandals were inevitable. Unfortunately, the citizens suffer. Mayor Niu has consistently supported Yuan Bei Pharmaceuticals and our people. Cheers, Mayor Niu!" He raised his cup to a middle-aged man.

The man sighed, "President Yuan, you're too kind. He Feng's financial growth is due to Yuan Bei Corporation. A large pharmaceutical company takes years to establish. Many officials focus on short-term gains, neglecting long-term development and public safety."

"I agree. Vice-Mayor Li Chunsheng's eagerness to work with Luo Yue, while seemingly beneficial financially, is concerning. Luo Yue's untrustworthiness is already evident," a righteous-looking man stated.

Mayor Niu raised his cup, "Old Liu, let's avoid politics tonight. This is President Yuan's gathering. Drink up!"

Everyone drank. The atmosphere became lively.

...

Ye Mo found a bar, keeping his spirit sense on his markers. Any contact would alert him. He believed Yuan Zhirong's gathering wasn't coincidental; these were loyalists. After drinking, they'd discuss important matters.

"Sir, what would you like?" a bar girl asked seductively.

"Anything," Ye Mo waved his hand.

The girl was confused. Hundreds of wines existed, with varying prices.

"Two cups of Blue Flower Blue Leaf Wine, my treat," a woman in her thirties said, sitting beside Ye Mo.

"Blue Flower Blue Leaf Wine?" Ye Mo was surprised.