"Zeng Hongliang is ambitious, as we all know. This time, although he proposed to cooperate with me, I also privately found out some information and made two preparations. I just didn't expect you to give me a surprise."

A network of wrinkles etched across Lao Dan's face, and a cryptic smile played upon his lips, indicating that he hadn't come unarmed.

"Is that so? I'm the same way. As early as when Zeng Hongliang wanted to take all the credit for himself and betray me, I made preparations. If he had even a shred of respect for the eight years we worked together, I wouldn't have gone this far."

The ripples swept around Lao Dan's boat, revealing that the three of them were surrounded. It was clear that Lao Dan would resolve things by force if the two sides failed to reach an agreement.

At this moment, the sounds of the road came through the miniature earphones of Lian Ri, Shi Zi, and Gong Fan:

I have locked onto your positions, Xuansi can provide remote support. Tell me the target.

"Lao Dan"

Liàn Yī directly said those two words, and intentionally paused for a moment before continuing:

"Now Zeng Hongliang is no longer an obstacle between us, and I'm not as greedy as him. We can all make money together."

I've heard plenty of sweet talk before. What about the Jian family and the Zhou family?

They are also on their way and will join us shortly before heading to the real trading location.

I've got you now. Once I get the real deal location out of you, whether or not you show up doesn't matter.

Dan Lao said in a tone that was half threat and half probe.

Ripple smiled, then looked at the man beside her who had been staring coldly at her this whole time. She nodded and said,

"This is your son, Xiaodan?"

"I'm still just a kid, only helping out with the grunt work. I'm not even close to being the boss!"

"Young people, you should know how to fight for your opportunities."

Ripple spoke with veiled meaning, then snapped her fingers. In an instant, Lao Dan was sent flying backward, his screams echoing across the ship. The next moment, every gun was trained on Ripple and her companions.

Ripples remained steadily seated in her chair. Lion couldn't, and had to pull open his shirt. A brand new model of explosives was resting on his chest, instantly stunning the people across from him.

"Watch your own guns, and don't fire them accidentally, or we'll all end up dead."

Daning rushed over in a single stride, lifting his father who was lying in a pool of blood. He realized the other's shoulder had been pierced and only then did he turn back to look at Ripples, who smiled and said:

"I've created the opportunity, now it's up to you whether you can rise to the top. After all, according to the rules, you are Dan Lao's only heir."

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"Don't act rashly, she's crazy!"

Dan Lao's men, upon seeing the bomb on the lion's body, had already begun to feel apprehensive. If they had fired their guns just now, the consequences could have been unimaginable.

"Little Captain, I'm a person who doesn't like being threatened. I dared to board your ship, naturally, I have a way to get out unscathed. So it's better for us to be polite to each other. Besides, in the upcoming transaction, even if you meet European suppliers, they won't sell to you."

R ripples played with her nails, saying softly.

"My father is getting older, and sometimes his words can be a bit forceful. I hope Sister Yunyi doesn't mind. Our two families will have many opportunities to cooperate in the future, so please don't let this incident affect our future transactions."

Shan Ming signaled his men to carry the injured Dan Lao away. Then, he pulled out a handkerchief from his suit pocket and slowly wiped the blood from his hands.

"That's why I say, it's easier to communicate with young people, we have common ground."

The rippling smile remained unchanged.

"This batch of goods is a must-have for the single family. What about the Jian family and Zhou family, what should Sister Yunyi do?"

After wiping the blood off his hands, Dan Ming slowly sat down in the place where Lao Dan had been before and asked in a low voice.

"I will divide that batch of goods into three parts, and each of your three companies will get one share. It's not that I'm stingy or trying to cause discord. That batch of goods is too much for any single company to handle, which is also why Zeng Hongliang is willing to find you all to share in the profits."

If you can't finish it, why not have less?

Before Daning could finish his words, he was interrupted by Lianyi waving her hand.

"For the first transaction, European suppliers are also testing our capabilities. Without them, they are unwilling to trade."

"If we always need to cooperate as the four of us?"

"Do you want a monopoly?"

Ripple raised an eyebrow in question.

Dàn Míng lowered her eyes and did not answer Lí Yī's question.

"Once you've seen this shipment, you'll know. I doubt anything I say now will convince you."

At this time, the people around Dān Míng came over and whispered two words in his ear. The other party glanced at Lián Yī and said directly:

"We found Jian's boat and he met up with us half an hour later."

"Well, I'd better be going. Just follow my yacht."

Ripples got up and spoke.

"Good!"

Only after Shìng had watched Lián's ripples return to their yacht did he turn and ask the person beside him:

How is your father doing?

The elderly gentleman has been taking medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol for a long time. His coagulation function is weakened, it took a lot of effort to stop the bleeding, he's now fainted. Should we return him immediately?

"No need! This time, Father is personally involved. Besides this batch of goods, he's also aiming for the European market. We're not just buying weapons; we want our products to enter the European market as well. This deal is crucial for that."

The father might be overconfident. He could threaten Zeng Hongliang, but not Yun Yi. If our information is accurate, this European supply line was found single-handedly by Yun Yi. This kind of person is hard to deal with.

The sniper who just shot my father proved she still has backup, otherwise, why would she so boldly board our ship? My father is such a fool.

A determined glint shone in Daning's eyes, fueled by ambition and a thirst for victory.

He knew very well that as long as this deal went smoothly, his father could finally settle down. People had created opportunities for him, and he naturally wanted to seize them. He had been waiting for this day for a very long time.

Ripple smoothly returned to the yacht and, for now, didn't contact Jian's family. She believed Danming would communicate with them, and she planned to contact them after both families had finished communicating.

When they got back to the small bar inside the yacht, Gong Fan finally spoke:

"Why did you attack Zeng Hongliang? The original plan wasn't like this! Do you know what you're doing?"

"Of course I know what I'm doing!"

But you can't kill people!

This is what makes Gong Fan angry.

"If my life is threatened, I can defend myself. I have asked the Director of Wanke!"

"He"

Gong Fan still wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Lian Yi waving her hand.

"You're saying he won't kill me now, but if I don't make the first move, with just the two of you, I'm afraid you'll both be in danger. As soon as the deal is finished, he'll act. The best outcome is that we all end up thrown into the sea to feed the fish."

(Editor in charge：the couple next door a novel)