Chapter 1402 - 1402: Two Strategies

Changing his mind to take a bullet for the Dong Family, such a foolish and lacking sense thing, Xiao Feng naturally wouldn't do.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "Actually, from my perspective, at least for now, there's still a chance to remedy the situation."

"You, what did you say?" Dong Min turned abruptly, tears still streaking her face, her eyes still red.

But at this moment, she couldn't care less about her personal image, and reconfirmed, "Mr. Xiao, do you have a way to save the Dong Family?"

"I wouldn't call it a solution, just some thoughts and opinions."

"Can you elaborate?" Dong Min sat back down, took out a tissue, wiped her face, her expression rather serious.

Xiao Feng nodded gently and said, "I don't have a habit of leaving things unsaid. Since I've started talking, naturally I will continue.

Of course, this is just my personal view.

Take it as idle talk, listen as idle talk."

"Mr. Xiao, please go on!"

Xiao Feng smiled and said, "The general trend is irreversible; small matters are determined by people.

Miss Dong feels pessimistic, even despairing, about the fate of the Dong Family.

She likely believes that the Dong Family has already been pushed onto the guillotine, unable to extricate itself.

No way back, moving forward is a dead end.

Is that right?"

Dong Min opened her mouth, seemed like she wanted to say something, but ultimately sighed and nodded in acknowledgment, "That's right..."

After speaking, she stood up, bowed deeply to Xiao Feng, "Mr. Xiao, if you have insights, please tell me frankly, if applicable, on behalf of the Dong Family, I promise to reward generously!"

Xiao Feng raised his arm, pressing down to signal her to sit, speaking slowly, "I just said the general trend is irreversible.

What happened in Jiangcheng will bring 'thunder', this is foreseeable.

That is to say, this is the irreversible 'general trend'.

But this general trend, does it really want to end the Dong Family?

This 'thunder' that's about to strike, is it really locked on the Dong Family, determined to hit them?"

Dong Min frowned slightly, thought for a long time, forcibly suppressed the urge to have Xiao Feng speak his mind directly, patiently asked, "And then... the second half of 'small matters are determined by people'?"

"It's very simple, just the literal meaning." Xiao Feng explained, "Since you've come to find me, I assume the Dong Family has heard something through some channel.

Since the Dong Family can catch the wind, then families of the same level like the Wang Family and Chen Family have likely heard it too.

So, expecting them to intervene in Jiangcheng's affair, is nearly impossible."

Hearing this, a thoughtful look appeared in Dong Min's eyes, vaguely understanding Xiao Feng's meaning, but she didn't rush to speak.

Xiao Feng also deliberately paused for a moment, giving her time to think.

After a moment, he continued, "There are countless enterprises large and small in Kyoto. As far as I know, besides your Dong Family, there are others going to the arena.

It's just that the Dong Family's lineup this time is too big, and doesn't give anyone a chance to exploit gaps, leading those enterprises to not have noticeable results.

This part of the population clearly hasn't obtained 'firsthand information' channels and qualifications.

Next, if the Dong Family intentionally leaves some flaws, there will naturally be no shortage of fish biting the hook..."

As they say, those who hear the sound of the string will know the elegance.

Having finished listening to this, a light shone in Dong Min's eyes, she immediately understood Xiao Feng's meaning.

She pursed her lips, her thoughts flowing along this line...

Frankly, Dong Min didn't think Xiao Feng's idea was so brilliant, even believing given some time, she could have thought of it too.

But she still felt grateful.

Because 'inspiration' is really hard to explain.

Sometimes, a flash of inspiration, and the problem is solved effortlessly, but without it, the problem remains unsolved.

After a while, Dong Min furrowed her brow, gave a bitter smile, "Mr. Xiao, doing this is probably still far from enough."

Xiao Feng smiled blandly, "It's certainly not enough, the Dong Family has long planned and managed extensively, almost successful at the last step.

If the issue could be resolved so easily, would it still be a difficult problem?"

"Please advise, Mr. Xiao, what else does the Dong Family need to do?" Dong Min asked solemnly.

Xiao Feng replied, "While intentionally leaving flaws, attracting those enterprises or families ignorant of the stakes.

Meanwhile, you might as well actively contact channels, go all out, help members of the business alliance to grow their business.

Then gradually relax the previously set conditions.

To create an impression that the Dong Family does not act for self-interest but is selflessly helping the Jiangcheng market."

"Makes sense!" Dong Min agreed deeply.

Although the phrase 'selflessly helping the Jiangcheng market' sounds naive and self-deceptive, and nobody would believe it.

Yet, that's irrelevant.

Even if it's a facade, it's necessary to do!

At this time, Xiao Feng added, "When relaxing the previously set conditions for the business alliance members, make sure to manage the middle point.

If relaxed too much, leading everyone to become blindly devoted to the business alliance, then intentionally leaving flaws becomes a complete joke."

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for the reminder. I probably know what to do." Dong Min looked gratefully at Xiao Feng, standing up, took a deep breath, about to bow again in thanks.

But before she could bow, Xiao Feng stopped her, "No need for that. I was just speaking off the cuff, if it can help, that's great."

Dong Min didn't insist, looked down and thought for a moment, her lips lightly pressed, "Mr. Xiao, if I may inquire, are the two strategies you just mentioned already planned, or are they impromptu?"

However, as soon as she asked, she realized whether this question was improper or not is beside the point, it's truly unnecessary.

The reason is simple, if Xiao Feng had this plan beforehand, it shows an extremely terrifying power of observation and insight!

Dong Min even thought if this assumption were true, then Xiao Feng might have anticipated she'd come to Jiangcheng to seek his help.

As for impromptu, it speaks for itself.

In such a short time, he came up with strategies that troubled her for several days, till her head ached without resolution.

Such agile thinking, doesn't that clearly demonstrate the point?

Xiao Feng pulled a tissue from the box, wiped his mouth, and said, "Didn't Miss Dong notice, I actually only provided the second strategy?"

Dong Min was taken aback, then realized Xiao Feng referred to the second strategy of 'creating the image of Dong Family not acting for self-interest'.

She couldn't help but ask curiously, "May I ask who provided the first strategy?"

"Why, it's you." Xiao Feng laughed.

Dong Min slightly frowned, "Me?"

Xiao Feng nodded, counter-questioned, "Didn't you notice that the result of the first strategy in essence is the same as me standing up to create a counterweight to the business alliance?"

"So that's it." Dong Min shook her head with a smile, the smile gave a sense of self-deprecation.

Same essence, but completely different effects!

Compared to Xiao Feng stepping out forcefully, several Kyoto Enterprises doing the same under the lure of interests.

Which effect is better, the answer is self-evident.

Upon thinking this, Dong Min solemnly said, "I don't plan to promise anything empty-handed, if the Dong Family can withstand the storm this time, I will repay Mr. Xiao with tangible actions."

Tangible actions?

Xiao Feng's eyelids twitched, hoping it won't be something like pledging herself...

While thinking, he suddenly heard the person opposite smiling, "It seems today I'm the one to misspeak; previously I said I'd make sure Mr. Xiao would not regret coming, but it turns out the one who feels the trip worthwhile is me."

"You shouldn't say that, I actually also feel the trip was worthwhile."

Having said that, Xiao Feng patted his pocket, inside was the bank card Dong Min had given earlier.