Wang Chang'an was stunned by the statements from both men. He could understand Zhang Xuming speaking that way; after all, as one of the top ten wealthiest men in the country, Zhang Qingshan’s intentions in coming here were clear. They had their eyes on his daughter, hoping to arrange a marriage alliance. Seeing Wang Qiutong walk in with Lin Yi, he understood why they would want to drive Lin Yi away.
However, Liu Pengfei’s outburst was unexpected. Could there be some bad blood between them? Still, thinking of Lin Yi’s incredible strength, driving him away was impossible. Wang Chang'an attempted to smooth things over: "Lin Yi is a friend of my son and daughter. His presence is fine, and we can proceed with discussing the acquisition as planned."
Before Wang Chang'an could finish, Zhang Xuming interrupted him directly: "Uncle Wang, that’s not quite right. A friend is a friend, but he is still an outsider. It’s better for outsiders to stay out of such matters. If confidential information about the negotiations leaks and leads to the failure of our acquisition, it will be a loss that outweighs the gains for you, Uncle Wang."
Chapter 152