Campus Cultivation Master-Chapter 732 - 0734: Cao Gang [Middle]

Cui Jingyan had no choice but to follow what Chu Feng had said.

After hanging up the phone, Old Master An said to Chu Feng, "Do you really want to negotiate with the Cao Gang over at Sky Port?"

Chu Feng shook his head and replied, "We are all family here, I understand that. However, even between family, conflicts of interest can lead to estrangement. I believe they understand this as well. So I will wait, wait for them to come to me for talks. But during this period, all my goods will pass through Sky Port."

Old Master An thought for a moment and replied, "It’s a bit risky, but it’s also a good strategy."

Chu Feng said, "Such matters need to be resolved sooner or later. After all, they are the native roots of East River, the most intricate root system there. If I can’t get through to them, the big tree that is East River will still perish."

Old Master An replied, "That’s the logic, and you’re right to do so. But the Cao Gang’s presence in East River has a history even longer than our three families combined. The Cao Gang isn’t just widespread across East River; wherever there is water transport, there is the Cao Gang. Their influence in Huaxia is too vast. Don’t rush it, otherwise, it might end up harming you instead."

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Grandpa, don’t worry. I assure you I won’t take too big a step at once, to avoid reaching too far."

Old Master An cursed with a smile, "You’re completely lacking in decorum; it’s a miracle you’re a boss."

Chu Feng replied, "Grandpa, I’ve always been a miracle worker, so there’s nothing surprising about that."

Old Master An, glancing around the room, asked, "Are you planning to use their status?"

Chu Feng shook his head and said, "I really hadn’t thought about that, but since he bumped into it himself, it’s just his bad luck. These matters, even if I don’t leverage them, those behind them likely won’t sit idly by."

Old Master An repeated his usual advice, ’Do it in moderation,’ and Chu Feng agreeably accepted.

That night, Li Xiaoran and Huang Zixuan stayed at the An Family home, while Chu Feng was sent back to his own place by them.

"The Cao Gang over there doesn’t want to see you." Back at home, Cui Jingyan said to Chu Feng.

Chu Feng nodded and replied, "That was expected; it would be strange if they did want to see me. But did they accept our goods?"

Cui Jingyan nodded and said, "They accepted the goods, but they charged fifty percent more."

Chu Feng replied, "As long as they accepted, it doesn’t matter how much they charged. That money, they will eventually have to cough it up."

Cui Jingyan asked, "Do I need to continue trying to arrange a meeting with them?"

Chu Feng answered, "No need, I never really wanted to meet them. Since they’ve already received the goods, let’s just wait for others to come to us proactively."

The school term sped by, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

A cargo ship of Fengjing International had been detained at the port of East River for half a month, but Chu Feng was not worried at all. After all, it was only an empty container, and it could be detained as long as needed. Moreover, Chu Feng had his own plans.

Zhang Peng’s condition had been fully diagnosed—facial bone fractures throughout, which meant that even if he healed, he wouldn’t look the same as before, not even in Korea—after all, it involved his entire face, not just a single bone.

Of course, Chu Feng didn’t know that Black Bear had been so heavy-handed. If he had known, he would have instructed to use his whole body to smash into the car, causing a full-body comminuted fracture, which would be more thorough.

"The boss has detained it for half a month now and Chu Feng’s side is not anxious at all. Moreover, their other goods are now shipped via ocean freight through Sky Port after raising the price by fifty percent," the secretary relayed the intelligence to Zhang Peng’s father.

Zhang Peng’s father frowned upon hearing his secretary’s words.

"What else? Say it all," Zhang Peng’s father prompted.

The secretary responded, "Boss, our volume of business this month has decreased by twenty percent. Chu Feng’s departure represented not only himself, but also took many of our old clients who now collaborate with Fengjing International. If this trend continues, by the end of the year, we could be left with less than fifty percent of our business, especially since the Fengjing Group is currently in the spotlight and more people will need them in the future."

Zhang Peng’s father said, "So they’ve all accepted it over there?"

The secretary replied, "Yes, boss, Sky Port has fully accepted it. And because it generated revenue, they even increased the overall company’s benefits."

After hearing this, Zhang Peng’s father sneered coldly, "It seems some people are getting restless and want to take over. But they’re naïve, thinking they can replace Eagle without even fully grown feathers."

The secretary remained silent, just standing there quietly.

The secretary then said, "Oh yes, boss, there’s one more thing—the owner of this ship is an American. Because we’ve held his ship for so long, he’s thinking of going to the embassy."

Zhang Peng’s father casually said, "Let him go then. It’s nothing more than a routine inspection; if he wants to go, let him."

The secretary expressed concern, "Boss, that American seems quite influential there, and to them, even the embassy isn’t a big deal, so I’m worried..."

Before the secretary could finish, Zhang Peng’s father interrupted, "All your worries are unnecessary. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened, nor will it be the last. Such issues will always recur."

"Ding Ling Ling!" While Zhang Peng’s father was there contemplating revenge, Zhang Peng’s phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID, Zhang Peng hurriedly picked up the phone.

"Boss," Zhang Peng’s father stood up, speaking with utmost respect, as if the person on the other end could see him.

However, the person on the other end clearly didn’t appreciate it.

Yet Zhang Peng’s father’s politeness and demeanor did not bring any good news.

Without even hearing the full matter, Zhang Peng’s father’s face had already completely changed. After finishing the call, his face turned ashen, completely devoid of color.

"What’s wrong, boss?" After Zhang Peng’s father hung up the phone, the secretary asked with concern.

Zhang Peng’s father, without saying a word, gestured with his hand, saying, "Release the ship and also prepare a million dollars for the ship owner."

"But boss, how come..."

The secretary couldn’t fathom why his boss had such a drastic change of heart—it was truly unimaginable.

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