Chapter 1285 - 1285: Dong Min's Plan

Du Ziqiang placed the thermos on the desk and said warmly, "I heard you didn't go home last night and didn't sleep at all?"

"Latest news from Jiangcheng indicates Bai Huanyu might be targeting Xiao Feng. This is an opportunity. If handled properly, it could completely settle the situation!"

Dong Min took a sip of the long-cold coffee and said, "Families like the Ma Family, Wang Family, Shi Family, and others that have been secretly supporting businesses in Jiangcheng are now mostly leaning towards our side.

We must act quickly while they're too busy to react, not giving them a chance to respond."

Du Ziqiang's eyes shifted as he said, "Speaking of which, don't you find it strange?"

"What specifically do you mean by strange?"

"It's about the Ma Family, Wang Family, and other families you just mentioned. How did they inexplicably end up getting investigated by the Demon Suppression Action Team?" Du Ziqiang said worriedly:

"Moreover, among these families being investigated, apart from a few like the Wei Family, Pei Family, most have involved themselves in Jiangcheng's affairs.

I suspect, could this be some sort of signal or... a warning?"

Dong Min frowned slightly, pondering, "Are you saying that the Demon Suppression Action Team did this intentionally through Qi Guanghe's case to caution the families dabbling in Jiangcheng's affairs?"

"It's not impossible." Du Ziqiang opened the thermos and pushed it towards Dong Min: "One wrong step, and there's no return.

You must not only focus on profit and overlook the hidden traps of crisis!"

After a moment of silence, Dong Min spoke, "I have had the same concerns, but the problem is, if we back out now, all our prior investments will have been in vain.

This investigation by the Demon Suppression Action Team against those families indeed feels suspicious at every turn.

The families being investigated might not even completely understand what went wrong.

But the problem is, are you willing to retreat without understanding the true intentions of the Demon Suppression Action Team?"

"How could I be?" Du Ziqiang said with a bitter smile, "The fear is that if the Demon Suppression Action Team is setting an example with one to warn others, and if we step out as a lead, we're too conspicuous."

"I don't think so!" Dong Min said decisively, "Firstly, the Demon Suppression Action Team wasn't established to meddle in our families' business operations.

Secondly, if they truly wanted to target us, which family could withstand thorough scrutiny?"

"This..." Du Ziqiang was momentarily speechless.

He knew very well that his daughter was speaking the truth.

Not only could the Dong family not withstand a thorough investigation, even if you were as clean as a white sheet, if someone wants to take you down, can't problems be fabricated?

It sounds absurd to find bones within an egg, how could an egg contain bones?

But when something needs to be found inside, not only bones, but even stones can be picked out!

So, ultimately, one must go with the flow; pushing against the wind is akin to courting disaster.

"Drink the porridge while it's hot; after you finish, rest for the day. I'll keep watch here." Du Ziqiang pushed the thermos forward again.

Dong Min frowned, opened her mouth as if to refuse, but eventually nodded.

During this time, as if inadvertently, Du Ziqiang casually asked, "By the way, any word from Xiao Bajia's side?"

Dong Min shook her head, "No, he might also be worried about the reasons behind the Demon Suppression Action Team's actions this time."

"So, does this mean the five million was just given to him for nothing?"

"Not for nothing. I have already had people in the circle spread the news that Xiao Bajia is coming to our group.

Xiao Bajia's reputation is booming, and people are breaking their heads trying to connect with him.

Under such circumstances, Xiao Bajia coming to our Dong Group voluntarily says a lot, at least to the outside world that doesn't know the facts."

After a pause, Dong Min continued, "Besides, we can also spread some harmless but beneficial words for us.

As the saying goes, when you take someone's hand, you're soft-hearted.

Since Xiao Bajia took the money, naturally, he won't easily expose us, as long as it doesn't involve his significant interests.

From this perspective, the five million can be understood as hush money."

Du Ziqiang's eyes brightened, a hint of admiration appeared in his gaze as he looked at his daughter.

"So, your decision?"

"Advance the plan!" Dong Min smiled confidently, "While Bai Huanyu and Xiao Feng are fighting each other, we'll make our move at the right opportunity!"

...

After lunch, Hui Yi and the others stood in two rows, front and back.

Xue Nuofu walked out of the villa, with his long hair combed back, leaving a strand by his cheek, adding a touch of martial spirit to his appearance, making him at least not so androgynous.

"From now on, you no longer need to do those meaningless, purely time-wasting jobs," Xue Nuofu said sternly, "A man should look like a man!"

Everyone turned their heads to look at each other, their faces all a bit strange.

A man should look like a man?

Presently, besides you, who else doesn't look like a man?

Xiao Feng couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted, "Old Xue, we're all familiar here, let's skip the repetitive talk and get to the point."

Xue Nuofu didn't reply directly but went straight to the point, "From now on, you'll undergo combat training again. I'll lead by example and train with you!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces showed helplessness and displeasure.

When the Original Heart Pill was being made, they thought training would be great.

But now that training is really starting, sitting together working and chatting seems much more appealing.

"If someone doesn't qualify, will there be any punishment?" Hui Shiba raised his hand to ask.

Xue Nuofu smiled, "That's a good question. Punishments could exist, but don't worry, it's not physical punishment..."

Everyone sighed in relief as long as it's not physical punishment.

Then Xue Nuofu continued, "If you don't qualify, you'll have your salary docked, including me!"

Upon hearing this, Hui Yi and others' faces changed, glaring angrily at Hui Shiba.

Their expressions seemed to say: Just you wait, always having to speak up?

At this moment, a somewhat husky female voice came from the direction of the gate.

"What are you all up to?"

Everyone looked over and it was Jia Luo.

Xiao Feng and Du Qingyue exchanged glances, curious about what scene would unfold with Xue Nuofu and Jia Luo meeting again.

Xue Nuofu walked towards Jia Luo with a smile, "Have you eaten?"

"Yes," Jia Luo nodded, looked Xue Nuofu up and down, smiled, "Very handsome, nice hairstyle!"

Xue Nuofu seemed a bit embarrassed to reply, "As long as you like it!"

Seeing this scene, Xiao Feng breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed things between them weren't too tense yet.

But, strangely felt a bit disappointed, why is that?

After a brief chat, Jia Luo walked up to Xiao Feng and asked, "Where's the patient? Can I talk to him directly now?"

"Of course, no problem," Xiao Feng nodded in agreement, standing up, "Come with me!"