NOVEL NEXT Chapter 278: Breakup!
However, Mao Jinxi was no fool.
His mind was like a clear mirror, knowing full well that Xu Hao was definitely trying to set him up.
But with a slight smile, he said, "As a social figure like myself, charity generally requires hosting a charity gala or something of the sort. If I were to donate money without saying a word, what would be the point?"
Xu Hao chuckled lightly, "You're just fishing for fame and compliments."
At this moment, Sun Jianwei knew he should follow Mao Jinxi because unlike his own Young Master, Sun Han Ren, Mao Jinxi was clearly more willing to help him. Moreover, Sun Jianwei keenly noticed that Mao Jinxi held a grudge against Xu Hao from before.
Thus, he snorted coldly, "I don't know why you like to talk nonsense. As the son of The Richest Person in Jiangnan, the title alone is enough for Young Master Mao, does he need any other reputation? His actions aim to inspire more people to participate in charitable activities, to raise more donations for those in need!"
Xu Hao glanced at Sun Han Ren, then at Sun Jianwei, and smiled lightly, "Sun Jianwei, are you preparing to become one of Mao Jinxi's people now?"
Mao Jinxi slightly raised his hand, and Sun Jianwei immediately closed his mouth, which was about to speak.
Mao Jinxi smiled faintly, "Why bother? The Sun Family is currently negotiating business with our Mao Family. Before long, our two families will form a powerful alliance, and by then, the business circles of Tiannan and Jiangnan will surely see tremendous growth. And our two families will become the number one business clans in our respective provinces."
The Mao Family was actually already the number one business clan in Jiangnan Province, but Mao Jinxi said this to save face for Sun Han Ren; otherwise, he wouldn't have said that both families would become the top business clans in their respective provinces.
After making his point, Mao Jinxi turned his gaze towards Sun Han Ren.
Xu Hao simply looked up at the sky, his eyes drifting, leaving no one to know what he was thinking.
But Sun Han Ren had already informed his father about the situation here. When he heard Mao Jinxi's words, his face immediately showed an 'I knew it' expression.
He knew that Mao Jinxi had a previous score to settle with Xu Hao from that auction and that Mao Jinxi was the petty sort, so he was absolutely going to retaliate.
Now, the Sun Family was like a third party caught between the two, so Mao Jinxi would definitely force Sun Han Ren to take a stand, to choose a side!
Fortunately, Sun Han Ren had already received instructions from his father—no matter what, they must stand with Xu Hao!
Therefore, when Sun Han Ren heard Mao Jinxi's words, he immediately said, "Brother Mao Jinxi, forgive my bluntness, but there's really no need for us to fall out over a trivial disagreement. Sun Jianwei was being too arrogant. If he's punished or killed, he has nobody else to blame."
Mao Jinxi immediately scoffed, "Sun Han Ren, Sun Jianwei is considered a member of your Sun Family, isn't he? Is this how your Sun Family treats its friends? It seems that you no longer wish to cooperate with our Mao Family?"
Sun Han Ren retorted coldly, "Exactly! My father has directed that at any time, our Sun Family will unconditionally stand on Young Master Xu's side!"
Mao Jinxi laughed coldly, "Good! Good! Good! How courageous of your Sun Family! From the start, our Mao Family didn't want to join with you. It was your Sun Family that begged us on your knees for a union. Now that you are backing out unilaterally, don't blame us for being rude! Just wait and see, I will go to the Wu Family right now. When the Wu Family takes all of your business away, you can wait and cry!"
Being publicly refuted by Sun Han Ren left Mao Jinxi extremely displeased. He didn't expect that both of his clashes with Xu Hao would end with him being defeated!
Mao Jinxi walked away with anger in his heart, which he found hard to swallow, secretly vowing that he would surely make Xu Hao pay!
Sun Jianwei followed him, trembling and not daring to say more. It was his first encounter with Mao Jinxi, but he already understood that his master's temper wasn't very good. However, anyone who encountered such a frustrating situation would probably feel bad, right?
As Mao Jinxi was about to leave, Xu Hao suddenly said, "Mao Jinxi, don't forget about the charity dinner!"
Mao Jinxi turned his head and scoffed, "A charity dinner? The day I drive your Xu Liu Group and Sun Group to ruin, I'll host a charity dinner! Then, I'll donate one-tenth of you two families' assets!"
Xu Hao smiled, "Don't worry, when I have all the assets of your Mao Family in my hands, I will also host a charity dinner. By then, Mao Jinxi, make sure you come to support it!"
"Hmph! Wishful thinking, go have your foolish dreams!" Mao Jinxi hummed coldly and quickened his steps, disappearing quickly at the entrance of the alley.
Sun Han Ren, watching the departing figure of Mao Jinxi, was deeply worried. At this moment, he only knew that Xu Hao was the true power behind the Xu Liu Group, but the Xu Liu Group alone was not enough to withstand the Mao Family, not even close to one-tenth of the Mao Family's assets!