NOVEL NEXT Chapter 66 Another Collaboration
Tan Long completely ignored Zhou Tianhao. In his eyes, Zhou Tianhao was nothing more than a jumping clown!
He just looked at He Lei with a cold gaze and said indifferently, "What do you want to do?"
"I don't want to do anything. I just heard that you and Doctor Wang were here, so I came over to talk!" He Lei spoke arrogantly, and while he was speaking, he seated himself opposite Wang Ye and Tan Long.
Yang Junsheng and Zhou Tianhao also sat down following his lead.
"We don't have anything to discuss with you!" Tan Long didn't give He Lei a pleasant face.
"Who says there's nothing to discuss? We have plenty to talk about," Yang Junsheng interjected.
Wang Ye just watched them, his expression calm, saying nothing.
He wanted to see what kind of tricks He Lei and Yang Junsheng were really up to.
"Oh? Then I'd like to hear what you want to talk to me about," Tan Long said with a playful look directed at Yang Junsheng.
However, at that moment, Yang Junsheng didn't speak. Instead, he turned his gaze to He Lei.
He Lei then slowly began to speak, "Tan Long, I know who you are! You have some strength in Yun City, but in the end, you're all alone! Listen to me, cooperate with me!"
Cooperate?
Tan Long was somewhat shocked. What was the deal with these people? Just now, it was Fang Cunshan wanting to work with him. And now here was He Lei, wanting to collaborate as well.
How come all of a sudden, he had become such a sought-after commodity?
But after giving it some thought, Tan Long understood! Their target was actually Wang Ye.
Everyone knew that Wang Ye was powerful. Not only was he highly skilled in appraising treasures, but his medical skills were also unmatched. To reach a partnership with such a person would certainly make everything go smoothly in the future.
"Hahaha! A partnership, there's no need! I'm not interested."
Tan Long laughed heartily and then refused He Lei.
He had already reached an agreement with Fang Cunshan; how could he possibly collaborate with He Lei as well?
The strength of the He family definitely couldn't compare to that of Fang Cunshan. Even the He Family's clout wasn't much different from the Fang Family's. But in the end, He Lei was just a grandson, while Fang Cunshan represented the grandfathers' generation!
"Tan Long, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit! Offering you a partnership is giving you an opportunity, giving you face. Don't think too highly of yourself!"
Before He Lei and Yang Junsheng could say anything, Zhou Tianhao burst out cursing.
His behavior perfectly exemplified the idiom 'a dog taking advantage of its master's power.'
On hearing this, Tan Long just sneered at Zhou Tianhao and disdainfully said, "The person who thinks too highly of himself is probably you! Zhou Tianhao, you're nothing but a lackey, is it your place to speak?"
Tan Long had dared to slap Zhou Tianhao in public before. Now, he still didn't take him seriously. Even with Yang Junsheng there, Tan Long didn't care in the slightest.
"Damn it, Tan Long, you're too arrogant! I haven't settled the score with you for hitting me last time!" Zhou Tianhao was instantly enraged by Tan Long and looked as if he was about to start a fight.
Seeing this, Tan Long was unafraid. "Oh, you want to fight? Come on, I can play with you."
"You think I wouldn't dare? Tan Long, I will kill you right now!" Zhou Tianhao spoke and was about to act.
But seeing that He Lei and Yang Junsheng had no intention of helping him, he became afraid.
He had thought that his cousin Yang Junsheng would back him up, but Yang Junsheng just sat there calm and composed.
After all, now, He Lei was the true commander. Yang Junsheng and Zhou Tianhao were nothing more than pawns to be used by others.
"Enough, we're here to talk business, what are you ranting and raving for? Get out!"
He Lei finally could not bear Zhou Tianhao any longer and let out a low growl.
"Young Master He, I..." Zhou Tianhao looked at He Lei with a wronged face, not wanting to leave.
"Hmm?" He Lei swept him with an icy glance.
"Yes!" Zhou Tianhao dared not argue and agreed to leave.
Before leaving, he looked towards Yang Junsheng, hoping Yang Junsheng would plead for him.
But Yang Junsheng showed no intention of helping him and even glared at him.
After all, Zhou Tianhao's behavior just now was too foolish, and even Yang Junsheng couldn't stand it.
After Zhou Tianhao left, the private room quieted down.
Only then did He Lei continue, "Tan Long, I'm advising you, working with me is good for you!"
"No need for nonsense, I won't agree!" Tan Long flatly refused.
"Tan Long, have you thought it through? Young Master He is giving you a chance. I advise you to cherish it," Yang Junsheng urged again.
Tan Long didn't even pay attention to him, just looked at He Lei with an indifferent face.
He Lei knew Tan Long had made up his mind and didn't press further.
"Fine, if you won't cooperate, so be it! From now on, we'll go our separate ways. Don't blame me for not being polite later on!" He Lei's tone was full of threats.
"Young Master He doesn't need to be polite! Because I won't be either," Tan Long was not the least bit cowed.
Now, he had Fang Cunshan backing him. And even without Fang Cunshan, he wouldn't be afraid of He Lei.
"Good, then you can leave! Wang Ye and I still have things to discuss," He Lei shifted his gaze to Wang Ye.
"Ha, you've got it wrong, Young Master He. This private room was booked by me! Why should I leave?" Tan Long refused to leave.
He felt that He Lei and Yang Junsheng might harm Wang Ye. If he left, Wang Ye would be in danger.
"Not leaving? That's alright. After all, the things I have to say are not secrets to you," He Lei didn't insist on forcing Tan Long to leave.
Tan Long also didn't say much else, simply watched quietly, curious about what He Lei really wanted to do.
"Wang Ye, at this herbal medicine conference, you really showcased impressive skills! So, I'm giving you a chance to work with me, how about it?" He Lei said to Wang Ye.
Another proposition for collaboration?
Tan Long felt disgusted just listening from the side.
He had no idea what He Lei really wanted to do.
Given the past situation, He Lei should have had a problem with Wang Ye. Therefore, he couldn't possibly be sincere about cooperating.
"He Lei, do you think I would work with you?" Wang Ye retorted.
"Why not? The He Family has vast resources and considerable influence. Working with me, you would soar to great heights!" He Lei said, a hint of sinister intent in his gaze.
But Wang Ye responded with disdain, "I'm not interested!"
"Wang Ye, don't be arrogant!" Yang Junsheng had always disliked Wang Ye, so hearing such a response from him, he felt very angry.
"Arrogant? That's something you should say to yourselves. I'm very clear about what you want to do. I'm also aware of the tricks played at the herbal medicine conference," Wang Ye said calmly.