After being reborn, I refused to be a sucker, and my whole family was dumbfounded.

Chapter 575

Even if Shi Gandang combined all his connections in Myanmar, he might not be able to accomplish this.

Moreover, even if he really had the ability to do it, why should he help Lin Ling?

Shi Gandang's heart was in turmoil, but as a seasoned veteran, he remained outwardly calm.

He chuckled dryly a few times and said, "Mr. Lin certainly has grand ambitions. However, the situation in Myanmar is quite complex; mining is no easy task and requires careful consideration..."

He gave vague and perfunctory answers, trying to dodge the question.

Lin Ling chuckled inwardly as he watched Shi Gandang's stubborn, self-important manner.

He could clearly see that Shi Gandang was putting on a brave face and didn't actually have the ability.

But Lin Ling didn't give up. Instead, she pressed on, "Does President Shi mean... that you can't handle it?"

Shi Gandang's expression turned somewhat ugly; he hadn't expected Lin Ling to be so aggressive.

They really don't understand any social etiquette at all!

He suppressed his anger and gave a cold laugh.

"President Lin, some things can't be accomplished with money alone."

Mining? Hah, Myanmar is a very dangerous place; not just anyone can get involved.

After saying that, Shi Gandang changed the subject: "I advise you to figure out what's going on in the country first, instead of thinking about unrealistic things and being overly ambitious!"

His words were clearly sarcastic.

Lin Ling naturally understood the sarcasm in Shi Gandang's words.

He smiled slightly and did not immediately refute.

Seeing that Lin Ling remained silent, Shi Gandang assumed that he had hit a nerve and felt that he had finally won back some ground.

"What? Mr. Lin isn't saying anything, does that mean I hit the nail on the head?"

“Young people, it’s good to be energetic, but you also need to be down-to-earth. Take Nanfeng Xiaokang for example, it’s not an easy nut to crack.”

"Do you think you can manipulate things in Nanzhou with just a little bit of cleverness?"

"I advise you to save your breath. Otherwise, you might end up with nothing and a ruined reputation!"

"Taking too big a step can easily lead to trouble!"

Shi Gandang unleashed a barrage of taunts and threats at Lin Ling like a machine gun.

He was so confident because he possessed a secret weapon.

Lu Yi's wife, Song Luoling.

This woman, who appears virtuous, gentle, and considerate to outsiders, is actually the female dog of her younger brother, Shi Ganxian.

A dog that obeys his younger brother's every word and is completely submissive to him.

Shi Gandang knew very well that if he wanted, he could manipulate Song Luoling through Shi Gandian, then control Lu Yi, and finally bring Nanfeng Xiaokang under his control.

That's why he dared to be so arrogant in front of Lin Ling!

If he doesn't agree, Lin Ling will never get Nanfeng Xiaokang. As long as Lin Ling wants to advance his career, he has no choice but to bow down to him. There is no other way.

Thinking of this, Shi Gandang's lips curled into a smug sneer.

He walked up to Lin Ling, looked down at him, and spoke in a condescending tone.

"President Lin, actually, it's not that there's no possibility of cooperation between us."

Shi Gandang paused deliberately, observing Lin Ling's reaction.

Seeing that Lin Ling remained expressionless, he continued, "If you're willing to beg me, I might consider helping you and getting Nanfeng Xiaokang on your way."

When Shi Gandang said this, his expression was a half-smile, and his sense of superiority was almost impossible to hide.

Lin Ling? Just a greenhorn fresh out of school.

He was looking forward to Lin Ling bowing down and begging for mercy, so that he could completely trample Lin Ling under his feet and let everyone in Nanzhou know who the boss was.

However, Lin Ling's reaction was beyond his expectations.

Lin Ling did not panic as he had imagined. Instead, he slowly raised his head, a half-smile on his face.

"Please?"

Lin Ling repeated those two words indifferently, with utter disdain.

"Mr. Shi, you're bragging again. Have you forgotten that you can't handle the mines in Myanmar? If the wind is too strong, you might accidentally hurt your tongue."

Shi Gandang frowned immediately; he hadn't expected Lin Ling to speak to him like that.

"Lin Ling, you're really quick-witted!"

His face darkened: "In Nanzhou, without my help, Shi Gandang, you have no chance of taking over Nanfeng Xiaokang!"

"Really? I don't believe it."

Lin Ling smiled warmly: "Then let's give it a try."