After his mother and Zhou Qing's people left, Lin Chen and Qiao Shan returned to the hotel with Qiu Han Ying, and another private room was booked.
After some casual dishes were served, Lin Chen looked at Qiao Shan.
"You said before you were what, a know-it-all in Zhejiang's business circles, right?"
Lin Chen asked Qiao Shan while eating.
"Yes, Mr. Lin. There's nothing in Zhejiang's business world that I don't know."
"However, I don't know much about the major families."
At this moment, Qiao Shan chuckled and said to Lin Chen.
His so-called know-it-all was merely about general companies. For families like the He family or the Long family, the information he had was very superficial.
It was impossible to know anything deeper.
"It's fine, I don't need you to investigate the families. But from now on, I want your logistics department to gather information on all companies, big and small, in the entire Zhejiang province."
Lin Chen smiled slightly and stated his purpose.
He had discovered that no matter how advanced the cultivation world became, it could not be separated from the support of the mortal world.
Whether it was any sect or the current influential families, they all shared prosperity and shared downfall.
No matter how high one's cultivation, without the support of the mortal world, one could not receive the support of cultivation resources.
Take himself for example. He had already become a cultivator in the Core Formation stage. In terms of combat power, even a cultivator in the late Core Formation stage could fight him.
But he had very few cultivation resources at hand. If he hadn't destroyed the Ghost God Sect and robbed some items from Xiao Kui and others, he might not have been able to break through to the Core Formation stage.
Regardless, even with the Nine Dragon Ring and a medicinal field that could increase the age of herbs,
he still needed to obtain seedlings and other precious herbs from the secular world.
He couldn't just resort to robbery every time he saw something good.
"Okay, Mr. Lin, I can absolutely do this!"
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Qiao Shan immediately agreed.
For those in the logistics business, gathering this kind of information was very simple.
"Alright, in three days, Han Ying, in three days, we will take over the He family and incorporate all their industries into Ru Shuang Group, which you will manage.
"You need to be prepared to seize market share."
Then, Lin Chen looked at Qiu Han Ying beside him and gave instructions.
Since Qiu Han Ying would help him manage his secular industries, he could devote more energy to the cultivation world.
More importantly, he had witnessed Qiu Han Ying's business acumen firsthand. Having her manage the companies for him would be much more convenient than if he did it himself.
"Uh, Lin Chen, the He family is one of the old influential families in Zhejiang, and it's not that easy to take over."
Hearing Lin Chen's confident words, Qiu Han Ying also seemed troubled.
With the current network and financial resources of Ru Shuang Group, acquiring a company like Shan Ling Group was indeed not a problem; it would only take a few words.
But the He family's assets were dozens of times that of Ru Shuang Group.
Even if the entire He family were to perish, it wouldn't be her turn to acquire it.
"Don't worry, if I say we can take it over, we definitely can."
Lin Chen said with certainty.
According to Long Yu Ling, the He family currently only had three cultivators in the Core Formation stage, and the highest cultivation was only in the middle Core Formation stage.
With his Golden Dragon Nine Transformations and Spirit Sword Art, it wouldn't be difficult to defeat them.
Since the relationship had already deteriorated, killing He Hong Hui was equivalent to destroying the future of the entire He family.
Given the He family's vengeful nature, they would likely not spare him even if he knelt and begged for mercy.
In that case, it was best to resolve the issue permanently.
"Fine, you'll come with me then."
Lin Chen then seemed to recall something and said to Qiu Han Ying.
Given their current relationship, even though the unspoken understanding hadn't been explicitly stated, he knew in his heart that unrequited kindness was the hardest to bear. Qiu Han Ying would eventually become his woman.
He couldn't keep his secret as a cultivator from her forever.
Now was the perfect opportunity to reveal his identity to her, so she wouldn't have any doubts in the future.
"Okay."
Hearing that Lin Chen wanted to take her, Qiu Han Ying readily agreed without thinking.
For her, the current Lin Chen was indeed like a mystery.
The He family was a truly established influential family in Zhejiang. Even the Liu family would find it difficult to absorb them.
Yet, Lin Chen seemed to view taking over the He family as a simple matter. This made her very curious about what gave Lin Chen such confidence.
"Um, Mr. Lin, may I... come along?"
Qiao Shan, standing nearby, swallowed and asked Lin Chen.
Like Qiu Han Ying, he was very eager to know what methods Lin Chen intended to use to confidently declare that he would take over the entire He family.
"Not yet. After you handle the matters of Shan Ling Group, we'll consider it."
"I always believe in those I use and don't use those I doubt. You are still in the evaluation period."
"When you pass the evaluation period, I will bring you along."
Lin Chen directly refused Qiao Shan's inquiry.
At present, their relationship was still superficial. The reason he was using Qiao Shan now was simply because the man was adaptable.
Whether to let him interact with the cultivation world was still something worth considering.
"Understood, Mr. Lin. Don't worry, I will not disappoint you!"
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Qiao Shan did not show any signs of unhappiness.
After all, he knew very well that he had just pledged allegiance to Lin Chen and would need a period of adjustment.
Taking over the He family was undoubtedly a matter involving great secrets, so it was reasonable that he was not allowed to know them now.
"Good, then it's settled for now. Please put more effort into the matters of Shan Ling Group."
"Don't worry, you will feel honored to work for me for a lifetime."
Lin Chen assured Qiao Shan.
"Alright, Mr. Lin. I'll go back and prepare now."
Qiao Shan understood that to gain Lin Chen's trust now, he could only prove himself by successfully acquiring Shan Ling Group.
This matter must be handled properly, no matter what!