1279: Chapter 1280: The Boss’s Strength, Unrivaled!

1279: Chapter 1280: The Boss’s Strength, Unrivaled!

“It’s time to teach those Six Meridians a lesson, including Zhou Yin’s lineage!”

A chilling intent to kill emanated from Zhou Shangren’s eyes.

They have been continuously suppressed and facing troubles during this period, and his heart was filled with pent-up fury.

The rebellion of the Five Meridians finally pushed him over the edge.

The Zhou Clan began to take action.

The industries of the Six Meridians began to suffer tremendous hits, and some companies even had no choice but to declare bankruptcy and cease operations.

The attack of the Zhou Clan was as terrifying as a thunderbolt.

For now, the attack was focused on corporate industries.

It was estimated that after this phase, the people of the Zhou Clan’s Six Meridians would be targeted.

Within the factory, Zhou Wei and others gathered together with extremely ugly expressions on their faces.

Initially, they harbored some hopes and did not plan to fully side with Xiao Chen or completely obey his words.

But now, they were driven into a corner without any escape.

If they did not fully turn to Xiao Chen, their fate would be dire.

Very dire.

Not only were they targeted by the Zhou Clan, but some of the small family clans that used to be loyal to them also began to make their moves, hoping to get a share of the pie.

“Boss, we can’t go on like this.

Let’s just follow Mr.

Xiao’s instructions.

Even if the five of us end up in Yama Hall, at least a portion of the Five Meridians’ industries can be preserved, and our family members won’t be harmed,” said one of the Family Heads.

“Yeah, Boss, the situation now doesn’t allow us room for bargaining.

Whatever Mr.

Xiao says, we should just agree,” another added.

Xiao Chen’s terms were nothing if not harsh.

He demanded the dissolution of the Five Meridians, with all five Family Heads personally confessing their crimes in Yama Hall.

Furthermore, all industries of the Five Meridians must be halted, except for those legitimate ones.

Although they feared Xiao Chen deeply, such terms were still very difficult for them to accept.

So they had not agreed to them temporarily.

They did not expect such a situation to arise.

If they continued at this rate and did not agree to Xiao Chen’s conditions, not a single bit of their families’ industries could be retained, and even their family members might all be killed by the Zhou Clan.

The consequences of that were simply too terrifying to contemplate.

They absolutely could not accept such an outcome.

“Sigh, we have no choice but to agree,” Zhou Wei exhaled deeply, his spirit deflating like a punctured ball, thoroughly disheartened.

The five of them found Xiao Chen.

“Mr.

Xiao, we agree to all the conditions you proposed earlier, and we hope you will keep your promise to ensure the safety of our families,” Zhou Wei reluctantly said in front of Xiao Chen.

“It seems that you are not very willing.

I am someone who never forces others; I prefer to convince with reason,” Xiao Chen said with a laugh, enjoying a delicious meal that had just been served.

“No, I’m truly willing,” Zhou Wei was on the verge of tears.

Convince with reason?

Nobody would believe that.

“Alright, since that’s the case, let me see your actions then,” Xiao Chen smiled and responded.

“Yes, we’ll go handle it right away,” the Family Heads of the Five Meridians agreed.

After meeting with Zhou Yin, the six people together went to Yama Hall, confessed all their committed crimes, including the Zhou Clan’s fraudulent acquisition of wealth and even the heinous deeds of taking lives to seize industries, which were also revealed.

They also provided detailed evidence.

With this, Xiao Chen now had concrete evidence and reasons to eradicate the Zhou Family.

Most of the industries of the Six Meridians were sold off cheaply, and some parts were transferred to the Huang Family of the Glazed Glass City and to the Xinmeng Group.

They only retained some minor industries, probably as a way for the Six Meridians’ family members to earn a living with legitimate businesses, just on a smaller scale.

This was also something Xiao Chen had agreed to.

Without the industries, naturally, they would no longer be suppressed by the Zhou Clan.

The people from the Six Meridians also gathered together and came to Glazed Glass City.

Here, with Xiao Chen, they would be even safer.

Afterwards, Zhou Wei and the other five Family Heads were locked up in Yama Hall.

What awaited them was a life of redemption inside.

Zhou Yin alone was not sent in.

Because he had defected to the Huang Family of Glazed Glass City a bit earlier.

Xiao Chen gave him the chance to redeem his sins through meritorious deeds.

Once the news was released, the north was even more shocked.

Xinmeng Group won over half of Zhou Clan’s Six Meridians’ industries and market share without spilling any blood, capitalizing on the infighting within the Zhou Clan.

When Zhou Shangren received this news, he spat out a mouthful of old blood into his teacup, almost dying from anger.

“Damn it, we’ve helped Xinmeng Group again.”

He knew well that if they hadn’t pressured them so much, the Five Meridians would have never betrayed.

Now it was as if they had helped the Five Meridians make their decision.

The Five Meridians were willing to go to jail just to drag their own main family into the mire.

“Father, it’s bad.”

At this moment, Zhou Bin ran in from outside: “People from Yama Hall have come, along with the police and economic authorities.

They say they have amassed a lot of criminal evidence against us and have sealed off our Zhou Group headquarters.”

“What!”

Zhou Shangren stood up fiercely, spurting out another mouthful of blood in anger.

This was going to be the downfall of the Zhou Family.

Without Zhou Group, the Zhou Family would lose its source of wealth; how would they compete with the other Aristocratic Clans in the future?

“It’s all over, everything is finished!”

Zhou Shangkun held his head, unable to think of any solution.

As powerful as they were, they dared not be enemies of the authorities.

Moreover, this was a joint investigation team; they were completely out of their depth.

Meanwhile, in the Capital City.

Xiao Enze and Ye Jianguo were playing a game of chess.

Upon hearing the news, both elderly men couldn’t help but laugh.

“Truly worthy of being my son, Xiao Enze.

I thought the kid was impressive enough last time dealing with Xifeng Group.

I never expected that this time he would push the Zhou Group to such an extent.”

Xiao Enze was extremely happy as he laughed.

“However, I am worried the Zhou Family might make a desperate move out of urgency!”

Ye Jianguo frowned and said: “The Zhou Family is backed by the Huang Family, and I’ve heard they have recently grown close to Pan Family Garden, plus with the involvement of the Bai Family.

This involves three of the top Aristocratic Clans, along with Pan Family Garden.

Each one is a colossal force; you need to remind Xiao Chen to be extremely cautious.”

“Boss’s strength is unparalleled!”

Tong Guan, standing to the side, spoke out: “Even here in the north, I doubt there’s anyone who could harm him, and besides, Boss has many capable people by his side.”

Tong Guan was from Xiao Family Security, so he also referred to Xiao Chen as Boss.

“Don’t be complacent!”

Xiao Enze shook his head and said: “How many things have you guys actually experienced?

Last time, I warned that kid – the world isn’t as simple as you see it on the surface.

Some people are far more terrifying than you could imagine.

If you remain so arrogant, sooner or later, you’ll meet misfortune.”

Tong Guan shuddered at these words; it seemed he had also heard Xiao Chen say something similar before.

Xiao Chen had also warned him that there are always people better than oneself, and heavens beyond heavens; one must never be careless.

“Master, I understand!”

Tong Guan nodded and said.

“By the way, Jianguo, your Ye Family’s intelligence network is formidable, what exactly is the situation now?

It feels a bit chaotic to me.”

Xiao Enze then looked toward Ye Jianguo.