Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1203 - 1251: Strike a Hard Bargain

Family feuds have persisted for so many years in Huaxia, and naturally, friction between them is inevitable unless they are in a state of complete hostility with no reservations. General friction is carefully considered, especially concerning status and seniority.

If a junior simply disrespects their elder, it can be overlooked, but for a junior to actively seek trouble with an elder, and that elder is a clan chief, it’s considered highly inappropriate.

Even if Li Yifei were to severely deal with Sunx Kangping now, as long as he spares enough face for the Sunx family, they could either start a war with Li Yifei or they would have to accept it.

Now, Li Yifei hasn’t done that, and instead he’s negotiating with Sunx Fugui, which is already giving face to the Sunx family.

Although the Li family is a new family, Sunx Fugui might not think they qualify to be on equal standing with his family, but Li Yifei is ultimately right. If they go too far, they will certainly be criticized by other families.

"So what does Clan Leader Li request?" Sunx Fugui cut straight to the point without wasting words.

Li Yifei gave a light smile and said, "Clan Leader Sunx, I’m just a newly established small family, and cannot compare to your grand Sunx family."

These words made Sunx Fugui feel good, showing a sense of junior’s propriety which prompted him to gladly say, "Clan Leader Li, since you’ve established a family, there must be something extraordinary about it. It’s not impossible for your Li family to become a great family like ours. Tell me your demands."

A faint smile curled the corners of Li Yifei’s mouth, which made Sunx Kangping feel a bit uneasy. Li Yifei’s tone was polite, but his expression looked like a cat playing with a mouse.

"Clan Leader Sunx speaks frankly, so I won’t be shy. I know your Sunx family is big and prosperous, and whatever you can spare is something our Li family could only wish for."

Listening to Li Yifei compliment him, Sunx Fugui felt even more pleased and said, "There’s no need for such talk, just say it." ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

"Alright, then I want one of your iron mines in Liao City."

"What?" Sunx Fugui suddenly roared. He had expected that with all the compliments from Li Yifei, the demands wouldn’t be too high, but to his surprise, Li Yifei boldly asked for one of their iron mines.

The mine is a high-quality deposit, worth hundreds of millions considering the current price of iron ore and the reserves explored. Such a demand for a minor friction is too high.

After a furious roar, Sunx Fugui quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "Clan Leader Li, it seems I’ve underestimated you, your appetite really isn’t small, is it?"

Li Yifei immediately responded, "Clan Leader Sunx, you put it as if an iron mine is nothing to your family."

Sunx Fugui snorted coldly and said, "Then you should know the value of the ores in that mine are worth hundreds of millions, right?"

"The value can’t be calculated like that. Although there’s so much value in that iron ore, it’s impossible to mine and sell all at once. It takes several years of mining. On average, it’s just tens of millions per year, and after deducting various mining costs, the yearly profit is about a million, roughly it totals no more than ten million. Clan Leader Sunx, if someone from my Li family tried to scheme against you, and we offered you ten million, would you be pleased? If so, I could talk to other families about this."

"Are you threatening me?" Sunx Fugui’s voice was low, filled with anger.

Li Yifei’s tone remained calm as he replied, "Clan Leader Sunx, I’m just reasoning with you." His tone then became sharp as he continued, "As the Patriarch of the Li family, even if my family isn’t as powerful as yours now, the dignity of a clan chief cannot be violated. A junior coming here to show off and disrespect me, is this how the Sunx family teaches their descendants?"

Without waiting for Sunx Fugui to speak, Li Yifei went on, "I intended to keep the peace and not embarrass your family, but if Clan Leader Sunx insists on not seeking reconciliation, I wouldn’t mind making another trip to the provincial city to discuss this matter with all the major families and let them judge."

Suddenly, Sunx Fugui laughed heartily, "Clan Leader Li, you really are skilled. It seems in our province among the great families, your Li family truly has a place."

"Clan Leader, what you say is not right. I, Li Yifei, only wish to secure a good life for my family and not compete for anything. As long as no one provokes me, I won’t provoke others. Being able to lead a comfortable small life in Mile City is already enough for me."

Li Yifei wouldn’t fall into that trap. If Sunx Fugui wanted other major families to guard against him, he would keep a low profile. We’re just discussing the facts; if you don’t provoke me, I have no such great ambitions."

Sunx Fugui snorted coldly, "Fine, I agree."

Li Yifei gave a slight smile, "Clan Leader Sunx really speaks quickly and decisively. I certainly won’t make things difficult for Sunx Kangping."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yifei squinted at Sunx Kangping and said, "You can go now."

Sunx Kangping, knowing that Li Yifei wouldn’t do anything to him at this moment, glared at him hatefully and said, "You’re ruthless, but I won’t just let this go."

"Hmm, I welcome you to come again next time." Li Yifei answered with a smile.

Sunx Kangping’s face darkened. If he comes again next time, wouldn’t that mean handing over money to Li Yifei again? Moreover, he still doesn’t know how his grandfather will deal with him this time. He hates Li Yifei the most, but now it was Li Yifei who told his grandfather about this matter.

"Then get lost already!" Li Yifei suddenly snorted coldly.

Sunx Kangping shivered and hurriedly scurried away. If he caused any trouble at this time, and let Li Yifei catch any faults again to tell his grandfather, his situation would be even worse.

"You’ve earned another iron mine this time, you really know how to drive a hard bargain," Su Yiyi chuckled at this moment. That iron mine wasn’t as worthless as Li Yifei had calculated it to be. It wasn’t an ordinary mine; the ordinary iron mines produce ore with an iron content of just over thirty percent, but an ore-rich mine like this has an iron content of over sixty percent. Without preliminary sorting, it can directly be ground and used for steelmaking, the costs aren’t that high at all. With proper management, making two or three hundred million a year is no problem.

Li Yifei wrapped his arm around Su Yiyi’s waist and gently kissed her face, saying, "Only a fool wouldn’t drive a hard bargain when he can."

Su Yiyi blushed and giggled, saying: "Stop it, there are others here."

Li Yifei laughed heartily and said, "They didn’t see anything."

At the doorway, the two men immediately chuckled and turned their heads away. They were experts recruited by Li Yifei. Although they genuinely respected Li Yifei, they weren’t completely afraid of him. This incident could also add some gossip to share back with their mates.

Although this deal was only agreed verbally, Li Yifei wasn’t worried at all. Clan leaders like Sunx Fugui, when they said something, it was as firm as nails on a board; they absolutely wouldn’t renege on their word, otherwise, the prestige of a clan leader of a major family would be gone.

Li Yifei and Su Yiyi immediately returned to their company and called Xu Yingying and He Fangqing over to recount the event.

The tax officials had left, and He Fangqing also breathed a sigh of relief. These few days, being scrutinized by these people really upset her. It would have been one thing if the company’s finances had issues, like tax evasion or fraud, but there was no problem at all, yet they still insisted on finding something wrong. For her, the financial director, that was the most annoying thing.

But because of this incident, getting an iron mine for nothing made He Fangqing finally feel relieved, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Li Yifei held He Fangqing around her waist and said, "My dear Fangqing, you feel better now, don’t you?"

He Fangqing nodded again and again and said, "Yes, I feel better, thank you, hubby." Then she kissed Li Yifei on the face.

Because of being blackmailed by her ex-husband last time, He Fangqing still had this knot in her heart, and even though she still appeared very normal on the surface, Li Yifei could still feel her hidden insecurity.

Previously, He Fangqing didn’t have such feelings of inferiority, but now it’s difficult to get rid of them quickly. Li Yifei understood, so he never brought it up again. Such psychological knots couldn’t be untied just by persuasions; it had to be resolved gradually through practical actions and time.

This time, He Fangqing’s smile was completely genuine because she had been focusing all her attention on the finance issue these days. Now relaxing, she naturally became like her old self again.

Li Yifei chuckled hehe, holding He Fangqing and said jokingly, "Don’t tempt me, I might not be able to hold back."

"You aren’t that weak-willed, are you?" Xu Yingying immediately joked with Li Yifei.

Su Yiyi also laughed and said: "Right, you can’t even handle a kiss from Sister Fangqing?"

All of a sudden, Li Yifei lifted He Fangqing onto his lap, his hand starting to misbehave, and said, "You really got it right, I’m indeed a bit overwhelmed."

"You’re not seriously thinking of straightening things out with Fangqing right here in the office, are you?" Xu Yingying winked at Li Yifei.

Li Yifei laughed heartily and said, "Fangqing is the typical office beauty, doing it in the office just adds more flavor."

He Fangqing said somewhat flustered, "Stop it, someone might come soon."

"Who’s coming? It’s noon now, the perfect time for a break," Li Yifei declared, lifting He Fangqing up and heading towards the suite, which indeed had a bed.

Just then, Li Yifei’s phone rang, He Fangqing suddenly chuckled and said, "See, I told you someone would come."

Li Yifei smiled and said, "It’s fine, I’ll just take the call and then continue."

But as soon as the phone call connected, hearing the words spoken from the other side, Li Yifei’s face immediately fell.