NOVEL NEXT Chapter 14: The Next Move
The Tianlong Family banquet had ended, but its impact lingered long after the guests departed. Though many elders still held reservations, none dared to openly challenge Su Chen anymore. His words, his power, and his sheer presence had crushed all opposition in the room.
Now, with the family fully under his control, it was time for the next step.
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The Core Meeting
The morning after the banquet, a private meeting was held in the Tianlong estate's conference hall. Only the most important figures were present—Su Chen, Wang Jun, Ye Meng, and a select few from the Tianlong Family's leadership.
Wang Jun, dressed in a refined dark suit, tapped the screen of his tablet, bringing up a detailed projection of Huaxia's current power structure.
"The banquet was a success," he began. "The elders are still cautious, but none of them will act against you for now. However, while we've secured control over the Tianlong Family, we are still being watched closely by both the government and international forces."
Ye Meng leaned back in her chair, her lips curling into a slight smirk. "They fear us."
"Of course they do," Wang Jun replied. "The question is—what's our next move?"
Su Chen rested his chin on his hand, deep in thought. He had no interest in simply maintaining power—his goal was absolute dominance. The Tianlong Family was just the foundation. Now, it was time to expand.
He tapped his fingers on the table. "First, tell me about the threats."
Wang Jun's expression turned serious. "There are three main ones."
He gestured to the projection, and three names appeared:
The Shen Family – A powerful old-money family with deep government ties.
The Yan Consortium – A financial giant with influence over Huaxia's economy.
The Black Dragon Group – A mysterious underworld organization with connections to international forces.
Su Chen's eyes narrowed as he examined the names.
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The Shen Family's Challenge
"The Shen Family is our most immediate concern," Wang Jun continued. "They control political influence and are trying to isolate us from key government figures. They've already pressured a few officials to block our recent business acquisitions."
Su Chen smirked. "They think politics can stop me?"
Ye Meng chuckled. "They don't know who they're dealing with."
Su Chen leaned forward. "Then let's give them a wake-up call. I want every business under the Shen Family to suffer—financially, legally, and socially. Find weak points, expose their corruption, and force them into a corner."
Wang Jun nodded. "I'll begin immediately."
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The Yan Consortium's Watchful Eyes
"The Yan Consortium hasn't acted against us yet," Wang Jun continued, "but they're watching carefully. They've been reaching out to our business partners, testing their loyalty. If they find an opening, they'll move against us."
Su Chen's expression remained calm. "Then we'll deal with them before they get the chance."
Ye Meng raised an eyebrow. "How?"
Su Chen smirked. "Simple. We buy them out."
Wang Jun's eyes widened. "You want to take over the Yan Consortium?"
"If they're watching us, we might as well own them before they decide to fight," Su Chen said casually. "Start identifying their weakest assets. Once we destabilize their foundations, the rest will follow."
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The Black Dragon Group – The Hidden Threat
Finally, Wang Jun shifted the screen to the last name—the Black Dragon Group. Unlike the other two, this was an underworld force, operating in both legal and illegal businesses.
"They control the underground world," Wang Jun explained. "Casinos, smuggling, mercenaries—you name it, they have a hand in it. And they don't play by the rules."
Su Chen's gaze turned cold. "Have they made a move yet?"
"Not yet," Wang Jun admitted. "But they've sent people to investigate you. It's only a matter of time before they decide if they should ally with us or eliminate us."
Ye Meng smirked. "Let them come. They won't live long enough to regret it."
Su Chen nodded. "If they want a fight, we'll give them one. But first, let's send them a message."
He turned to Wang Jun. "Find out who their top lieutenants are. We'll eliminate a few of them quietly. Let them know what happens when they step out of line."
Wang Jun grinned. "Understood."
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The Plan Begins
With the meeting concluded, everyone had their orders.
Wang Jun would begin an economic attack on the Shen Family.
Su Chen would prepare a strategic takeover of the Yan Consortium.
Ye Meng would handle the Black Dragon Group, sending a brutal message to keep them in check.
As the room emptied, Su Chen stood by the window, gazing at the city below.
The Tianlong Family's banquet had settled internal conflicts. Now, it was time to crush external threats.
This was just the beginning.
Huaxia belonged to him.
And soon, the world would too.
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Chapter Summary & Key Takeaways
Su Chen solidifies control over the Tianlong Family.
The next phase begins—expanding influence beyond Huaxia.
Three major threats emerge:
The Shen Family (Political power)
The Yan Consortium (Financial power)
The Black Dragon Group (Underworld power)
Plans are set in motion to take control of the situation.
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The Shen Family believes they can block Su Chen's influence through politics, but they don't realize who they're dealing with. A storm is coming—and they won't survive it.