"Of course there is a connection. Hong Kong City says it's small, but it's actually not big. There is competition and cooperation among large families, which is also a balance..."

Cao Shijie replied.

Of course, he said this to show that the Cao family and the Lu family are not exactly the same thing.

"Then is the strength of your Cao family worse than that of the Lü family?"

Tang Luo asked what he thought of.

"That... that's just a superficial phenomenon. In fact, many areas of our Cao family have surpassed them. But in terms of reputation, the Lu family will be a little stronger."

Cao Shijie obviously doesn't want to admit it.

In fact, the Lu family has always been the goal that their Cao family wants to surpass, and in the process of achieving it...

"Haha, I said the Cao family should not be that inferior... Then let's talk to us about the Lü family."

Tang Luo sat down and said.

"Well... The strength of the Lü family has been in Hong Kong City for two or three hundred years, but it is not the strongest. The current market of the Lü family, except for the Hong Kong City, is more than half of the Lü family's current market is all over the world..."

Cao Shijie didn't say anything anymore, and introduced it while thinking.

"The current mainland market is something that the big families in Hong Kong are valued very much. Many industries are being transferred to the mainland, including the Lüshi..."

Tang Luo and Lin Yiming were listening carefully. Although the latter had some investigation, there would be no details about Cao Shijie, the young master of the local big family.

A few minutes later, Cao Shijie finished speaking and took a sip of coffee.

"Tang Luo, after hearing this, do you feel confident to achieve your goal?"

Cao Shijie asked tentatively.

"What, do you think I should buy a plane ticket now and leave Harbor City immediately?"

Tang Luo said casually.

Cao Shijie shook his head and didn't say anything for a moment, knowing that Tang Luo was not the one who retreated.

"Is the current direction of your Cao family also the mainland market?"

Tang Luo asked what he thought of.

"Of course, compared to the past, the external environment is the most complex now, but the mainland market is huge and stable."

Cao Shijie subconsciously replied.

As for why Tang Luo remembered to ask this, he didn't understand it.

"Mr. Cao, since you know Lin Yiming and me, you should know the Lin family in China Sea and some of the resources behind me, right?"

Tang Luo continued.

Seeing this, Lin Yiming nodded and vaguely understood Tang Luo's intention.

"this……"

Cao Shijie also realized that Tang Luo said that he could help the Cao family in the mainland market.

So, is Tang Luo sending a signal of friendly and kindness to him?

Cao Shijie was still thinking. If Tang Luo and Lin Yiming in front of him were really friends, then the development of his Cao family in the mainland would be like a fish in water!

So, for these reasons, could the Cao family stand with Tang Luo and fight against the Lu family?

"Mr. Cao, I told you in Myanmar at that time that as long as you don't cause trouble for me, I will not look for you. You did it, and I did it too."

Tang Luo looked at Cao Shijie who was thinking and said again.

"Although we can't be friends yet, we are definitely not enemies, are we?"

As for his idea of ​​throwing out an olive branch, he also thought of it during the chat.

Originally, he just wanted to learn more about the local situation from Cao Shijie.

But now, a possibility appeared in his mind.

That is, join forces with the Cao family!

Of course, if things go against their wishes, then he doesn't think there is anything he should do. He just needs to do whatever he wants.

Multiple helpers are always easier to solve problems than multiple enemies.

"certainly……"

Cao Shijie responded.

In fact, during the conversation just now, he was thinking.

He clearly realized that what happened now would have some positive significance to his Cao family.

In other words, he wanted the Cao family to participate, but he hadn't figured out yet.

Even if he decided, he was not the patriarch of the Cao family, so of course he needed to discuss with his father.

The three of them chatted for a while and finished their second cup of coffee.

"Old Cao, you should understand what I mean. If you need to consider it, then I understand it too, so we will leave first."

Tang Luo changed his name and looked at Lin Yiming.

Lin Yiming nodded, and was completely impressed by Tang Luo.

Just as the two were about to get up and leave, Cao Shijie stopped them.

"Two, sit for another five minutes, I still have something to say."

Cao Shijie stood up and said hurriedly.

Seeing this, Tang Luo and Lin Yiming sat down again.

Cao Shijie rang the bell again and asked someone to send coffee in again.

"Tang Luo, I'll call first. You can wait for me for two minutes and come back soon."

Cao Shijie said.

"good."

Tang Luo nodded. As for who Cao Shijie called, he had guessed some of it.

Cao Shijie stood up and went outside the private room.

"Old Tang, how confident are you that the Cao family will stand with us?"

Lin Yiming asked.

"It's only 60% or 70%... You can also find a way to check the relationship between the Cao family and the Lu family."

Tang Luo said.

"good."

Lin Yiming nodded and sent a message.

Cao Shijie outside the door was still on the phone.

"Shijie, what are you thinking now? Do you want to cooperate with Tang Luo, or do you think you can take this opportunity to get closer to the Lü family?"

From the receiver, a man's deep voice came, and he was Cao Shijie's father, Cao Hongzhang.

"Father, to be honest, I'm also hesitating whether to cooperate with Tang Luo... However, I think the Cao family must definitely participate in this matter."

Cao Shijie replied.

"Well, you're thinking right. Actually, there's no need to rush to make a decision now, and you don't have to accept anything from Tang Luo, but your attitude can be more positive..."

Cao Hongzhang said.

"You... want to sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight?"

Cao Shijie asked.

"It's not all. As you said, you need to participate. In this way, you can comfort Tang Luo first. I contact the Lü family. Now we can play the role of a mediator first, and we can also play a role... So, there is no need to express any position or attitude for the time being."

Cao Hongzhang said.

"Okay, it's still my father who thought about it carefully, so let's see how things go."

Cao Shijie agreed.

"Um……"

Cao Hongzhang responded.

The reason is obvious. Maintaining neutrality means not offending both parties for the time being, and at the same time, it can continue to establish the prestige of the Cao family in Hong Kong City.

Of course, the most important thing is observation in the process!

Once you realize that the situation has changed, you can make a judgment on who you are standing with.

In this regard, Cao Hongzhang, who is well versed in the world, has enough confidence to handle it very well.

Afterwards, the two of them hung up the phone without saying anything.

Cao Shijie pondered for a moment and pushed open the door of the private room.

"What, do you regret not having someone surrounded this just now?"

Tang Luo was joking.

Cao Shijie, who was about to sit down, almost tripped when he heard this.

"No...I just spoke to my father on the phone."

Cao Shijie shook his head.

"Haha, I'm kidding."

Tang Luo smiled.

(End of this chapter)
Chapter completed!