In a courtyard house on the outskirts of Kyoto.
Chen Xiuxiu's father, Chen Xingbang, was standing respectfully beside the Eight Immortals table in the courtyard.
He had broad shoulders and a sturdy waist, a straight nose and square mouth, thick eyebrows, and dressed quite modestly.
In front of him, an elderly man with white hair and beard leaned on a cane, seated upright in a round chair, eyes half-closed, appearing as if he were dozing.
The elderly man was none other than Chen Xiuxiu's grandfather, Chen Fu.
His life experiences, just like his na, were full of ups and downs, enduring many significant rises and falls.
"Done talking?" Chen Fu asked.
Chen Xingbang nodded: "That's about it. I've already sent people overnight to investigate Jiang Hongkuo's background."
Chen Fu slowly opened his eyes, took a sip of tea, and said, "You said this was told to you by that youngster from the Wang Family, but his reputation isn't so good.
Not exactly a wastrel, but still hopelessly unambitious.
Do you think anything spoken from soone like him is trustworthy?"
Chen Xingbang explained: "Indeed, Wang Lubo didn't have a good reputation before, quite the opposite actually.
However, since he went to Jiangcheng a few months ago, it seems like he's turned over a new leaf all of a sudden.
Not only has he beco ambitious, but his career is also thriving, and from what I know, he hasn't relied much on family connections."
"So, you're saying this young master from the Wang Family has reford?"
"Yes." Chen Xingbang said gravely: "A while back, Feihu went to Jiangcheng to see Wang Lubo. According to him, Wang Lubo is different from those playboys in Kyoto, and he's acknowledged a very formidable big brother."
Chen Fu chuckled, saying: "The big brother Wang Lubo acknowledged is Xiao Feng, right?"
"You know?" Chen Xingbang couldn't help but be surprised.
"I know not only about Xiao Feng but also that Wang Lubo's massive change is entirely because of his influence."
At this point, Chen Fu revealed admiration in his eyes: "This Xiao Feng is not a simple character. Over the past six months, almost every major event in Jiangcheng has been tied to him.
The fall of the Shen Group, the imprisonnt of Duan Guotai and his son, and now a conflict with Bai Huanyu, these are not achievents within the reach of ordinary people."
Chen Xingbang smiled bitterly and said, "Nothing slips past your eyes."
After speaking, as if realizing sothing, he suddenly said: "Are you suggesting that Wang Lubo informing is also under Xiao Feng's direction?"
"That's quite likely."
"But when I asked Wang Lubo, he said he did it all alone."
"If he didn't say that, it would be strange." Chen Fu laughed lightly: "That's why I say Xiao Feng isn't simple."
Chen Xingbang was puzzled and asked: "This matter is good for our Chen Family. Even if we find out, we should be grateful. Why does Xiao Feng deliberately not let us know?"
"There could be many reasons, but it's probably to avoid getting too entangled with us, to steer clear of trouble." Chen Fu said calmly.
After a mont of silence, Chen Xingbang asked: "Should we pretend we don't know, or…"
"For now, act as if we know nothing. If Xiuxiu marries Wang Lubo, then we'll have so relation to Xiao Feng.
If we truly need him, relying on Wang Lubo's connection, he shouldn't ignore us."
Chen Xingbang felt a chill in his heart; he never imagined that, in his father's mind, Xiao Feng held such a high position!
Could this young man already be at a point where he could assist the Chen Family?
As he pondered, he heard Chen Fu speak: "By the way, the situation in Jiangcheng is quite delicate now. Bai Huanyu is rallying people, seemingly aiming to completely eliminate Xiao Feng?"
"I've been keeping an eye on it these days, and currently, Bai Huanyu indeed has a substantial advantage."
"Really?" Chen Fu narrowed his eyes, smiling: "I think Bai Huanyu is pushing himself to a dead end."
Chen Xingbang furrowed his brow, unable to contain his curiosity, and asked: "Why do you hold Xiao Feng in such high regard?"
"If I say it's just a hunch, it seems too flimsy." Chen Fu pondered: "Xiao Feng rose to fa overnight with the fall of the Shen Group.
And from what I've gathered, he has the capability to take down Bai Huanyu quietly and unnoticeably.
Yet, he didn't do it. What does this indicate?"
"This…" Chen Xingbang bowed his head, humbly seeking insight: "What do you think it ans?"
"The reason is simple. Xiao Feng seems fearless, but in reality, he isn't as invincible as he appears. Deep down, he has reverence."
Chen Fu took a deep breath and suddenly changed the subject: "But his reverence isn't toward any individual…"
"Not toward any individual?" Chen Xingbang pressed on.
However, Chen Fu simply shook his head and refrained from continuing on the subject.
After a long silence, Chen Fu said: "Since you've already sent soone to investigate in Jiangcheng, let's wait for the news to co back before deciding.
Also, don't let Xiuxiu return for now; let her stay in Jiangcheng.
Let's see how the situation unfolds, I'm quite looking forward to it."
"Yes." Chen Fu agreed and took his leave.
...
anwhile, Xiao Feng and the young girl also returned to Jinyue Garden.
At this mont, everyone had just finished dinner.
Xiao Feng called Sun Shijie aside and asked: "How's today's output?"
"A little over fifty thousand," Sun Shijie replied.
"Is that the maximum?"
"No, the problem lies in inadequate preparation of raw materials. If materials are sufficient and Hui Yi and others get proficient in their respective jobs, it should roughly double."
"So, if we go all out, a day's output of a hundred thousand is feasible, right?"
Sun Shijie nodded: "In fact, if it weren't for the added anti-counterfeiting process, the output could have been even higher."
"Output is critical, but so is anti-counterfeiting, as it concerns whether the business can be sustained long-term." Xiao Feng said seriously: "Moreover, I've already identified the source of the counterfeit products.
Next, our target is those attempting to profit through hoarding."
Sun Shijie didn't question how Xiao Feng found out the source of counterfeits but focused on asking: "How do you plan to handle those hoarding?"
Xiao Feng smiled and replied: "This ti, the batch with anti-counterfeiting process, hold them back from selling, focus on clearing the stock without anti-counterfeiting first."
"But there's not much left of that batch."
"Not much is left, and that's just right." Xiao Feng's smile grew more radiant: "Starting tomorrow, implent purchase limits, and limits often precede price increases.
After half a month, raise prices while launching the second-generation product with anti-counterfeiting, and announce that anything without it will be considered counterfeit.
Going through this process, those hoarding the previous generation products, even if they intend to sell, won't get much out."
"This move of yours…" Sun Shijie genuinely remarked: "It's truly cunning!"
Xiao Feng imdiately protested: "Cunning, ?
I'm just trying to make a small business with hard work, and these parasites expect to profit off and I'm not allowed to fight back?
Is there any justice in that?"
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