Chapter 706 Thoughtful Consideration
Ma Huateng's gaze flashed, "I actually have some different opinions."
"Oh?" Xu Yang's eyes twinkled, "President Ma, please share your different opinions."
Wang Xiaocong and Liu Qiangxi also looked towards Ma Huateng.
Ma Huateng smiled, "Actually, my opinion is not much different from that of Old Liu and Xiao Wang, just a slight variance."
Wang Xiaocong urged, "President Ma, stop keeping us in suspense, just tell us, I'm dying of curiosity here."
Ma Huateng chuckled, "That matter, the three of them were not deeply involved. They just helped to train some people and, when needed, stepped forward to maintain order. I think, with their abilities, even if they were expelled by the Hongwu, getting off the charges wouldn't be difficult for them. After all, they have been in the Pretty Country for so many years, they must have a lot of connections.
There's no objection to this point, right?"
Xu Yang and the others all nodded, "Indeed, with their abilities, getting off the charges isn't difficult."
Ma Huateng continued, "Then the next issue is whether to let them represent the artificial intelligence companions or not. Old Liu and Xiao Wang think we should not let them represent, believing that once they've lost their Hongwu membership, they become worthless. My view is different. We must realize that Chen Buhui and Chen Hongwu are absolute experts.
If they bear a grudge against us, determined to take revenge, it will be very hard for us to defend against. Even if we can protect ourselves, it's hard to ensure they wouldn't target our families. Therefore, I believe we should give them hope, dispel their hatred, and avoid pushing them to desperate measures that could be detrimental to us."
Upon hearing this, the faces of Xu Yang and the others all changed.
This was something they had not considered before.
Including Xu Yang himself.
Xu Yang's thoughts were similar to those of Liu Qiangxi and Wang Xiaocong.
It appeared that Ma Huateng had considered things more thoroughly.
It could be said that the reason why Chen Buhui and his sons were expelled by the Hongwu was all their doing.
Chen Buhui and Chen Hongwu are both experts, and if they are determined to take revenge on them and their families, they are truly indefensible.
Wang Xiaocong said, "Then can we use the evidence Xu Yang found to put them in jail for good, to remove their chance for revenge?"
Ma Huateng shook his head, "That's not a good approach. These matters would definitely reach back home. No matter what wrongs they have done, us attacking our own people overseas, it would be very unfavorable for our reputation. It might even cause the higher-ups in our country to have opinions about us, affecting our businesses."
Liu Qiangxi nodded with a grave look, "Old Ma is right, we really can't do it that way. If we really did, the national higher-ups would definitely have opinions about us, and if they have opinions, we can forget about continuing to grow and strengthen our businesses."
Xu Yang also said, "President Ma has indeed considered everything more thoroughly."
Wang Xiaocong asked, "So during negotiations, should we promise them the representation rights?"
Ma Huateng nodded, "Yes, grant them representation rights, but not too many. Giving them the rights to represent two states would be sufficient. What do you all think?"
Xu Yang and the others all nodded, "That's fine, no problem."
Ma Huateng said, "Since it's settled, then we just need to decide which two states to give them the representation rights for."
Xu Yang said, "Wang Xiaocong, call Charles and ask which states have not yet secured representation."
"Sure," Wang Xiaocong immediately took out his phone and called General Manager Charles.
After a conversation, Wang Xiaocong hung up the phone. "I've asked, there are only ten states left without representation rights. These are... you guys decide which two states to give to Chen Buhui and his sons."
Xu Yang said, "I'm not very familiar with the geography of the Pretty Country, and my consideration isn't comprehensive enough, President Ma, President Liu, you decide." Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire
Which two states, there is surely a method to it.
A lot of factors need to be considered, such as the remaining influence of Chen Buhui and his sons, the economic status of the states, and so on.
Liu Qiangxi and Ma Huateng were not shy, checking the map for a while.
In the end, they selected two states. These were near the East Coast, yet not coastal regions, with medium economies.
They were made to leave the familiar New City.
It also could prevent him from using his original influence to stir up trouble again.
On this matter, Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong naturally had no objections.
Subsequently, the group discussed the specific details.
It was nearly dinner time.
Xu Yang said, "Meeting today doesn't seem feasible, I suggest we schedule to meet tomorrow morning instead, there's no rush."
Wang Xiaocong said, "I have no objections, it's not very good to meet at night, in the 'beautiful country', if Chen Buhui and his son become emotionally unstable and lash out in violence, that wouldn't be good. It's better to meet during the day when people are more rational."
He was rather fond of his life, as an heir to a hundred-billion fortune, he was not willing to take risks.
After all, they possessed evidence against Chen Buhui and his two sons, just in case Chen Buhui and his sons confronted with that evidence, lashed out and decided to kill them, their bodyguards wouldn't be able to come to their rescue in time.
After all, both Chen Buhui and Chen Hongwu were top-notch experts.
A night of pitch-black wind offers a prime time for murder and arson.
That saying wasn't made in vain.
Xu Yang couldn't help but laugh, "Wang, don't you think you're overreacting?"
Wang Xiaocong seriously said, "It's still better to be cautious."
Liu Qiangxi said, "Since there's no rush, let's agree on tomorrow then. Discussing such matters in the evening, no one can guarantee the others will remain rational."
And Charles nodded in agreement, "Let's make it tomorrow."
All of them were rich and wanted to avoid risks.
It wasn't that they were cowardly, but they felt it wasn't necessary.
Who would choose to take risks when they could carry out their affairs safely?
Xu Yang had no objections, "Next, we need to figure out the time and location for tomorrow's meeting."
Wang Xiaocong immediately said, "Let us decide on that, it's a bit safer."
Xu Yang said, "It's my first time in the 'beautiful country', I'm not familiar with New City at all, you guys pick a place."
Liu Qiangxi shook his head, "I've been here a few times, but only for business, not very familiar with the place either."
Charles said, "I'm in the same boat as Liu, it's really hard to choose a location. Wang Xiaocong, you must have come here more often, so you should know where is appropriate for discussing this kind of business, you pick."
Wang Xiaocong grinned, "Finally, a moment for me to shine. I have indeed come here quite frequently, after all, New City is one of the top metropolises worldwide, and I've spent a good deal of time living here. I'm quite familiar with it, and know of a coffee shop that ensures the privacy of discussions and the safety of the people."
Xu Yang asked, "What's the name of that coffee shop, and where is it?"
Wang Xiaocong said, "World Tree Coffee Shop, as for the location, I think Chen Buhui should know it."
Xu Yang said, "Alright, Liu, would you mind calling Chen Buhui? Arrange to meet him and his son at the World Tree Coffee Shop, just tell him it's about discussing the agency rights, and of course, also ask about finding the witness. Otherwise, it might arouse their suspicion."
Liu Qiangxi nodded, took out his phone, and was about to dial Chen Buhui's number when his phone rang.
Seeing the caller ID, which showed it was Chen Buhui calling, Liu Qiangxi's eyebrows raised, "Chen Buhui is calling, probably to update us on the search for the witness."
Xu Yang smiled and said, "They're definitely going to say they haven't found anyone, just play along and then set the time and place for the meeting."