Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 849: Chapter 847: Dog-Eat-Dog

Apart from these people studying the situation, there’s another person paying attention to this matter.

And that person is Lin Feng.

”Great tactics.” Lin Feng glanced at the intelligence report, a faint smirk forming on his lips.

Lu Xiaobu’s methods are simply superb!

You could even say it’s a work of art!

He silently causes the opponent to lose their footing!

And potentially even triggers a scenario of dog-eat-dog among them!

As for whether Lu Xiaobu really has the means to make twenty billion in a month?!

That’s already irrelevant!

What’s important is that Lu Xiaobu’s hundred thousand Iron Cavalry, who unconditionally believe in him, are already raring to go!

Neither Xia Jie nor Zhan Longyan, or Black Rose for that matter, dare to gamble, especially not at this crucial moment!

So, they have only one outcome, to proceed along the path Lu Xiaobu has designed for them!

There’s no other way!

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The moment Xia Jie and Zhan Longyan made their decision, Black Rose’s company made the same decision as them—to stop the gambling from happening! Minimize the variables as much as possible!

Black Rose’s decision coincided with Xia Jie and their decision; they all decided to target Meng Fanwei to stop the gambling from happening!

As for why not target Lu Xiaobu.

The reason is simple: pick the softer target!

Moreover, Lu Xiaobu’s stubbornness might turn things against them if they’re not careful!

So, choosing the lesser of two evils, targeting Meng Fanwei is the best option!

At this moment, Meng Fanwei is still unaware of these matters.

He’s still torn, hesitating whether to gamble or not!

To be honest, he has always quite liked gambling!

Much of his foundation is the result of gambling in various aspects!

Now, with such a big gamble laid out by Lu Xiaobu, he’s really tempted!

After all, from the current perspective, Lu Xiaobu seems to be on a sure losing streak!

So finally, a flash of madness appeared in his eyes—bet!

Live like a bird soaring to the skies, for once you die, you’ll never perish during endless years!

Anyway, his current retreat isn’t looking good!

Not gambling means admitting defeat, and he’ll be condemned by everyone!

So why not gamble on this a sure bet?!

However, just then.

”Knock, knock, knock!”

The door to Meng Fanwei’s office was tapped.

”Who is it?”

Meng Fanwei frowned, wondering what the secretary was up to.

”It’s me, Xia Jie!”

Xia Jie’s voice rang out.

Hearing this voice, Meng Fanwei’s heart skipped a beat.

Why is Xia Jie here?!

There’s no conflict of interest between them, and Xia is at the top of the seasonal billionaire list, having no reason to come find him personally!

Therefore, upon hearing Xia Jie’s name, Meng Fanwei’s eyebrows knitted tighter.

But this was only the beginning!

”It’s me, Zhan Longyan!”

Zhan Longyan’s voice also came through.

This time, Meng Fanwei’s heart really started racing!

The first and second ranked both came?!

What do they want?!

Could it be about Lu Xiaobu’s matter?!

While he was contemplating.

”It’s me, Xue Lin of the Imperial Xue Family!”

Black Rose’s voice also came through.

This time, she didn’t hesitate to use the Xue Family’s name!

She absolutely wouldn’t allow Meng Fanwei to interfere in her search for answers!

”Thud!”

Meng Fanwei’s heart could almost leap out of his chest!

My goodness, each one more influential than the last?!

Xia Jie and Zhan Longyan were enough; even if they didn’t interact, they knew each other!

But the Imperial Xue Family, what the heck is this?!

When did he ever cross the Imperial Xue Family?!

However, he didn’t have time to think too much. He rushed to open the door, extended his hand, ready for a handshake: ”What brings the three of you here?”

Nevertheless, Black Rose and the other two completely ignored Meng Fanwei’s hand and walked straight into the office.

They were about to tear off their masks, and nothing he did now would matter!

Seeing himself ignored, Meng Fanwei’s face alternated between pale and flushed!

Yet he dared not express his anger!

If it were only Xia Jie and Zhan Longyan, he’d argue with them no matter what!

But Xue Lin’s status, as steady as Mount Tai, forced him to suppress his feelings deep inside!

Better see what they intend to do!

”Mr. Meng, let’s cut to the chase. We came to talk about just one thing: abandon the gamble with Lu Xiaobu and apologize to Lu Xiaobu!”

Xia Jie said straightforwardly.

They needed someone to play the bad guy, and it fell on him!

”What?! That’s impossible!”

Meng Fanwei refused without a second thought!

He had just decided to gamble against Lu Xiaobu, and now Xia Jie wanted him to back out!

That would be like slapping his own face!

And what’s worse?!

Apologize to Lu Xiaobu?!

Why should he?!

He’s currently holding the upper hand, perched over the decisive edge!

Backing down would mean complete and utter disaster!

Yet Xia Jie expected him to jump?!

In his dreams!

However.

”That’s my point too.”

Black Rose spoke slowly.

”You!” Meng Fanwei’s heart skipped.

He scanned the three people before him!

Only then did he realize they shared the same goal!

Even prepared to leverage the Xue Family against him!

”You might suspect my identity, that’s natural, you can use your connections to verify it now, I’ll wait.”

Black Rose said casually.

This statement struck a chord with Meng Fanwei; indeed, he was questioning Black Rose’s true identity!

Since Black Rose had spoken, he had no inclination to be polite!

The checking process was tough, but eventually, he confirmed it!

The person before him, Black Rose, indeed was Xue Lin from the Xue Family!

In that instant!

Meng Fanwei felt as though he was struck by lightning, his mind went blank!

It’s actually true!

But!

”Why?!” Meng Fanwei shouted out in frustration: ”Aren’t you all Lu Xiaobu’s enemies?! Why are you targeting me?!”

He really didn’t understand!

Isn’t the enemy of one’s enemy supposed to be a friend?!

But why then have my enemy’s enemies become enemies too?!

Moreover, they want him to apologize to their mutual enemy, Lu Xiaobu?!

”You don’t need to know why, only that if you continue betting against Lu Xiaobu without apologizing, representing the Xue Family, I, alongside Xia Jie and Zhan Longyan, will deal with you. You won’t make it a month!”

Black Rose said coldly: ”Conversely, if you agree to our terms, we will offer you some compensation!”

Upon hearing this, Meng Fanwei’s knees buckled; he slumped to the ground!

Having said all this, he realized that they were serious!

He was unwilling! Really unwilling!

He had been prepared for a grand gamble with Lu Xiaobu!

Yet he never expected to be stabbed in the back!

He was aggrieved! Truly aggrieved!

But what else could he do?!

As for the compensation they mentioned!

He just wanted to say, screw it!

Compensation?!

What kind of compensation could possibly compensate him?!

He’s about to become the target of universal condemnation!