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"If you can cooperate with me, and we join forces, combining the strengths of both our families, we might have a chance to break out of Nancheng and reach a wider horizon!"

"Otherwise, we'll be stuck in this small corner of the world, running rampant here forever. Aren't you going to give it a second thought?"

Lin Fan smiled noncommittally.

Haven't you ever seen a bigger sky?

It must be admitted that Liu Qi's words made some sense, but unfortunately, Lin Fan had not only seen a bigger sky, but was also one of the weavers of that sky, so he believed in his own abilities.

Perhaps in Liu Qi's eyes, if he doesn't make any changes and doesn't cooperate with others, then his life is over. But for Lin Fan, these are not problems. He doesn't need to cooperate with others.

"No need, Mr. Liu. I may not understand what you're saying, but I do know that my will will not change. I'll come to you again when I change my mind."

Hearing Lin Fan reject him again, Liu Qi gave him a deep look, said nothing, and turned to leave.

However, having suffered a setback this time, he clearly wouldn't give up easily.

After returning, Liu Qi immediately began to use his resources to deal with Lin Fan, trying to make things difficult for him both in the business world and elsewhere.

Lin Fan's business in Nancheng suffered a severe blow as soon as it officially started, and he found it quite difficult to cope for a while.

Fortunately, with the help of Boss Ning and some others, Lin Fan successfully pulled through and launched a counterattack, after all, he was never one to accept defeat passively.

In just six months, he began a comprehensive campaign to promote his clothing and luxury fur business in Nancheng, and almost monopolized the clothing market there, further expanding his assets!

Six months later, Lin Fan and Liu Qi met again. Lin Fan's status had changed once more. He was now on par with Liu Qi, and even showed signs of surpassing him.

After a long struggle, the two sat down at the negotiating table again, a palpable tension emanating from them.

"Mr. Lin, I never expected you to have such skills. In just six months, you've expanded your business several times over. You're truly remarkable, which proves that my initial judgment was correct. If you were willing to become my subordinate, I would be the one who owns all of this now!"

Liu Qi looked at Lin Fan and spoke, sounding somewhat tired.

He had been running around trying to keep up with Lin Fan's business competition lately, but thankfully everything was going to come to a conclusion today.

"Thank you for your kind words, but for me, these things are not the end. I spent half a year completing all of this, which also proves that my initial choice was not wrong. I don't need you!"

"Going against me will be the stupidest decision you've ever made!"

Looking at the confident Lin Fan, Liu Qi smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, you are indeed very capable, but I think young people should not be too arrogant, because some things may be beyond your understanding!"

Lin Fan remained noncommittal and did not press the matter further.

There are always some self-righteous people in this world who think their own experience and knowledge surpass those of others, but how can they possibly know what's in other people's hearts?

Just like Liu Qi now, he thinks he has seen a wider sky, but he doesn't know that Lin Fan has seen, heard and known more in his two lifetimes than he imagined!

"I called you here today to understand our grievances. We've been fighting amongst ourselves for a while now, and I'm sure you've noticed that our progress has been restricted."

"So I came to see you, hoping to turn hostility into friendship. I'll say it again, but this time I'm representing someone else!"

"If you're willing to hand over your assets and join us, we'll increase the previous offers tenfold!"

"But this time I'm not representing myself, but a certain family in the capital!"

Upon hearing the words "capital" and hearing such conditions, Lin Fan's brows furrowed involuntarily!

Are they from the capital?

Lin Fan didn't expect that he would be targeted by those people so quickly. In fact, there are always some unknown truths hidden behind the scenes in this world.

For example, ordinary people often believe that they can defy fate through their own efforts, unaware that they are always living under the vast net of the powerful and influential, a net that monitors everything in this world.

When you are not enough to attract their attention, no one will interfere with you. But when you cross a certain line and become prey that can trigger that net, then someone will come knocking on your door.

You either give them everything, join them, and become one of them, or you are destroyed by them!

Lin Fan had long since seen through this truth, and he had even been one of the people in this network before. However, as a human being, Lin Fan wanted to make some changes, so this time he did not intend to join!

"No need. Like I said, I have no interest in these things. I just want to work hard on my own. I believe I can develop very well on my own without having to contact anyone."

Upon hearing Lin Fan's words, Liu Qi suddenly laughed.

"Hahaha, Mr. Lin, do you know? You are just like me back then. It's a pity you'll never know the identities and backgrounds of those who offered you these terms!"

"You have no idea what the consequences will be if you refuse them. These words from me are a personal gift to you, Mr. Lin. You are very much like I used to be. Remember my words: if you want to go further in this world, you must learn to compromise."

"Especially when facing things you can't even imagine, being overconfident will only backfire!"

Lin Fan noticed a meaningful smile appear on Liu Qi's face and said, "What you call something unimaginable is nothing more than the chambers of commerce that unite the top business circles in the entire China, isn't it?"

"They are like a vast, all-encompassing net, monitoring everything under the flowers. Any promising business or businessman, once it reaches a certain level, will be absorbed by them. Those who are unwilling to join them and serve them will be destroyed by them."

“I know you’re here on their behalf, but aren’t you all far too arrogant? You think you’re so high and mighty, but have you ever considered that perhaps, just like those people you’re looking up to, there are others above them who look up to them, and could I be one of them?”

Upon hearing Lin Fan's words, Liu Qi froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.