CHAPTER 502: CHAPTER 361: FRAUD_1

Ever since the discovery of the underground base on Griffon Island, Feng Tingyue had been investigating the Zhao Family’s connection to the incident.

However, there was no concrete evidence to prove anything.

Now, Zhao Hongchang had inadvertently exposed herself, and Chui Chui, who was extremely sensitive to information, detected the clue.

After Chui Chui’s reminder, both Yan Xing and Feng Tingyue realized something.

Meeting Yan Xing’s gaze, Zhao Hongchang immediately broke into a cold sweat.

She had not expected Yan Xing to be so tough in the face of Western sanctions, especially considering their location in the heart of the Pacific, close to Hawaii. This was a traditional U.S. sphere of influence.

According to the promises made to her, if their plan succeeded, the Zhao Family’s U.S. branch would gain more than half the profits from Griffon Island, as well as a state senator’s seat.

If this endeavor failed... the family’s interests would suffer greatly.

Zhao Hongchang couldn’t help but look to Zhao Guotai for help, hoping the main family branch could assist in this situation.

But Zhao Guotai remained silent.

With his connections, he could always obtain some confidential information. At this moment, for the sake of the family’s interests, he had to observe the situation quietly.

If the branch family could save itself, it should. If not, the main family could only sacrifice the rook to save the king.

Without support, Zhao Hongchang could only continue to feign a tough stance. "I don’t need to tell you my source of information."

"All you need to know is that only if Renlun Investment Bank withdraws its capital from Griffon Island can we protect our assets."

Feng Tingyue retorted angrily, "If we leave, then there will be truly no one to protect your assets!"

"Don’t get angry with people like her," Yan Xing calmed Feng Tingyue, then said to Zhao Hongchang, "Who stays and who leaves should, according to the rules, be decided by the board of directors."

"I think anyone with a bit of sense knows what Old M intends to do. You’re worried about nothing more than sanctions, or perhaps a military attack."

"Sanctions? The number of Griffons we currently have is small, and Griffon Island itself is only so large, so its daily guest capacity is limited."

"If Westerners don’t come, we’ll welcome Eastern guests. The loss won’t be significant."

"As for military force? If their intelligence gathering is strong, they’re likely just bluffing us. If it’s weak, then as Miss Feng just promised, it’s useless even if they bring all their aircraft carriers."

"Don’t worry. All reactionaries are paper tigers."

After reassuring the shareholders, Yan Xing said to Zhao Hongchang, "This meeting is about the opening of Griffon Island. As for other matters, we have plenty of time to discuss them. I think you also need some time to prepare and consider what you want to discuss with me..."

"I have nothing to discuss with you!" Zhao Hongchang responded loudly, but her tone was very unconvincing.

Yan Xing didn’t waste time on matters outside the current agenda. After all, this was an island; she couldn’t run away.

Besides, Yan Xing had no intention of personally getting involved in such matters. Renlun Investment Bank would handle it more professionally.

No more dissenting voices were heard in the meeting. Everyone was very much looking forward to the opening of Griffon Island.

Chen Shi took on all the promotional work, preparing to create a huge news story that would shake the entire world.

After the meeting, Yan Xing focused all his attention on the island’s hospital.

Griffon Island entertainment was marketed as high-end. Given its remote location, far from the mainland, the island needed robust medical capabilities to handle various conditions.

To this end, Griffon Island Hospital had purchased many advanced medical devices from around the world and hired professional doctors to work there.

Considering the life science experts at the Griffon Research Institute, Griffon Island’s medical capabilities were actually quite strong.

If these capabilities could be organically combined with the specialized medicines developed from the Nine-Headed Dragon Database, it would undoubtedly add medical tourism to Griffon Island’s attractions.

Chui Chui carefully documented the internal situation of Griffon Island Hospital, planning how to arrange Heart Demon’s entry and what position she would assume.

Since Chui Chui was always by Yan Xing’s side, even sharing his room at night, Tong Yitong began to feel neglected.

One night, as Tong Yitong was strolling on the beach, Max appeared before her. "Men are creatures who tire of the old and crave the new," he began with a gentlemanly bow, then walked beside her. "And for someone of Yan Xing’s status, love is merely a seasoning for life."

Tong Yitong was very wary of Max. Having seen him transform into his demonic form, she couldn’t be deceived by his current appearance.

But listening to Max talk about Yan Xing, Tong Yitong still responded with a hint of curiosity, "My relationship with President Yan is one of repaying his kindness. Without him, I might have remained a minor employee my entire life. I certainly wouldn’t have gained such great power."

As she spoke, Tong Yitong stretched out her hand towards the sea, instantly freezing a large expanse of the water.

Seeing Tong Yitong demonstrate her supernatural ability, Max clapped his hands in praise. "Not bad, very impressive. But... still not enough."

"That level of power won’t extend your lifespan. In another ten years, your youth will desert you. In a few more decades, your life will also reach its end. Yet, Yan Xing has countless years ahead of him."

"You can’t accompany him for a lifetime, so to him... you’re merely a temporary comfort. He won’t invest emotionally in you, and eventually, more and more women will enter his life."

Although Tong Yitong felt a pang of discomfort, she replied stubbornly, "As I said, my relationship with President Yan is simply one of repaying his kindness."

"Just repaying his kindness?" Max smiled meaningfully. "There are many ways to do that. Why did you choose this particular way?"