After get off work and returning home, Lu Xiyan was surprised to see a black Dodge car parked in his yard that he had never seen before.

"Xiao Wu, go down and have a look first."

"Yes, sir." Ma Xiaowu agreed. The car did not turn off, got off directly and ran quickly towards the foyer of his home.

After a while, Ma Xiaowu ran out from inside again.

"Sir, it's Zhang Xiaolin's eldest son's in-law Chen Qi, here. His wife is greeting him in the living room." Ma Xiaowu told Lu Xiyan who put down the glass of the car.

"Chen Qi, what are he here to do?" Lu Xiyan frowned slightly. Among the few people around Zhang Xiaolin, this was Chen Qi who could make him feel less annoying.

This old guy married his daughter to Zhang Xiaolin's eldest son, the big smoker who was Zhang Xiaolin. He himself was kind to Zhang Xiaolin. The two were both brothers and in-laws. The interests had long been tied together. In the eyes of outsiders, Chen Qi was Zhang Xiaolin's chief think tank.

Compared to Yu Yefeng, who claims to be the fourth tycoon, Chen Qi's in Zhang Xiaolin's mind was like a father and brother.

He may not be able to listen to ordinary people's opinions, but Chen Qi is completely different.

He and Zhang Xiaolin were so fussed that Chen Qi suddenly came to visit him at this time. What is the purpose of this?

He hesitated for a moment, whether to go down now and meet Chen Qi.

"Sir, if you don't want to agree, I'll drive the car into the garage and let's go in from inside." Ma Xiaowu said that the underground project of Lu Mansion had been almost done.

"This is my family, and I can't make it so petty." Lu Xiyan said, "Just hear what Chen Qi said."

Lu Xiyan pushed open the car door and got out of the car, took his briefcase and walked up the steps in front of the foyer of his house.

"Meimei, I saw a car parked in the yard. Is it a guest at home?" Lu Xiyan asked in the direction of the living room while pushing the door.

"Old Chen, it's my husband who is back." Meng Fanxing, who was sitting on the sofa with Chen Qi, nodded slightly, stood up and explained.

Meng Fanxing came over and took Lu Xiyan's coat and hung it on the clothes hanger.

The master came back, and Chen Qi hurriedly stood up and turned around.

"Meimei, who is this old man?" Lu Xiyan certainly knew Chen Qi, but he had never met in any public and private occasions.

"Let me introduce it. This is Chen Qi and Mr. Chen..." Meng Fanxing turned around and introduced.

"So it's Mr. Chen Qi, Xike, Xike, Meimei, have you made tea for the guests?" Lu Xiyan clasped his fists and smiled, "Please sit, please sit."

"Presponsible to bother you, please forgive me." Chen Qi also bowed his fists and said.

"Mr. Chen must be something wrong here, right?" Lu Xiyan walked to the sofa and sat down.

"Dr. Lu, I am here to apologize to you for my brother. He has done some things too much," said Chen Qi.

"My principle is that if people do not offend me, I will not offend others. Director Zhang repeatedly targeted me, and even bought the killer to take my life. Is this just a waste?" Lu Xiyan said lightly.

"He did a lot of trouble in this matter, and I scolded him fiercely. He also hoped that our two families would not fight anymore. That would be of no benefit to anyone." Chen Qi said.

"Old Chen is talking about it?" Lu Xiyan said.

"I hope Dr. Lu can give me some slight face. I promise that such things will never happen in the future." Chen Qi said solemnly.

"Can Mr. Chen represent Dong Zhang?" Lu Xiyan pondered and asked back.

"This..." Chen Qi hesitated for a moment. How could he not know about his in-laws' character? But if the fight continues, one person will definitely be eliminated. According to the current power comparison between the two sides in the French Concession, it is obvious that Zhang Xiaolin is going to suffer a loss.

The era when the three tycoons dominated the French Concession had long passed.

Huang Jinrong was old and could not do anything except "strike the ashes". Du Yuesheng hid in Shanghai, controlled remotely, and had a declining influence. Only Zhang Xiaolin defected to the Japanese and became a traitor. His reputation was terrible, but he could not support him.

"Since Mr. Chen can't make the decision, there is no need for us to continue talking." Lu Xiyan smiled, "There is no need for Mr. Chen to wade into muddy waters between me and Dong Zhang."

"What if Director Zhang is willing to withdraw from the French Concession?" Chen Qi said.

"What does it mean to withdraw from the French Concession?" Lu Xiyan was stunned.

"It means that Director Zhang will give up all his property in the French Concession and will be taken over by Director Lu. I wonder if this condition can satisfy Director Lu?" Chen Qi said.

"Is this Zhang Dong willing?"

"He refused, even if he was kicked out of the French Concession in shame, the result would be the same." Chen Qi smiled sadly.

"Old Chen is so unfavorable to Dong Zhang?" Lu Xiyan was stunned. Chen Qi actually proposed such a peace talks for Zhang Xiaolin, which was equivalent to giving him the efforts of Zhang Xiaolin who had been operating in Shanghai for half his life.

"Dong Lu is young and promising, and he has the support of the law-capturing house. Sooner or later, he will dominate the entire Shanghai beach. Zhang Dong is already in his sixties and really does not have the desire to compete for heroes and ruthlessness. He was also obsessed with the ghosts before. Now he has realized and understood this truth. Therefore, I am asked to visit Dr. Lu, willing to use this as a price to exchange for peace between our two families." Chen Qi said solemnly.

Lu Xiyan had no expression on his face. He was not interested in Zhang Xiaolin's industries. All of his money-making things were from the main entrance.

Even if he asked Guo Hanjie to take over, he would not be able to run the harmful industries in the past.

What he was interested in was that Zhang Xiaolin's attitude suddenly changed by 180 degrees. Was he figured it out himself, or was Chen Qi doing his job, or was this a slow-down strategy to stabilize him first.

Chen Qi doesn't look like he is telling lies, but those in these gangs who really reach the position of boss are not cruel and ruthless.

Now that I’m saying it well, I’m going to change my face and refuse to admit it. Is that less?

"Mr. Chen, I believe in your character, and I am not planning Zhang Dong's industry. In fact, in my opinion, his industries are all disasters. Even if I give them to me, I will do one thing, let them close all of them and then change their careers to do something else." Lu Xiyan said.

"Then what Dr. Lu meant is he agreeing?" Chen Qi asked.

"Don't worry, I'm not finished yet." Lu Xiyan raised his hand, "Some things, one, two, not three. Don't say that I'm unwilling to reconcile with Dong Zhang. I have a condition. As long as Dong Zhang can win, our two families will have a talk."

"Dr. Lu, please speak."

"Leave the 'viper' to me." Lu Xiyan said slowly.

Chen Qi was stunned. He never expected that Lu Xiyan would propose such a condition, which was beyond his expectations.

"If Mr. Chen can't make the decision, he can go back and discuss with Mr. Zhang and then reply to me." Lu Xiyan saw the hesitation on Chen Qi's face and added another sentence.

"Can I ask you to call Mr. Zhang here?" Chen Qi stood up and solemnly asked.

"Yes." Lu Xiyan thought for a moment, nodded, stood up and asked, "Do you need me to avoid it?"

"Thank you, Dr. Lu." Chen Qi said gratefully.

Lu Xiyan greeted Meng Fanxing and Axiang in the living room to the dining room and handed the living room to Chen Qi, so he could use the phone in the living room.

Chen Qi walked over, picked up the phone in the living room, and dialed a number.

Lu Xiyan really disdains to eavesdrop on someone he called and what he said. There is no need for that. If Zhang Xiaolin agrees, it is also a good thing to take down the "Viper" without using force himself. As for what happened next, let's talk about it.

If Zhang Xiaolin did not agree, there would be no loss for him. He had never had any extravagant hopes and would not be disappointed.

The call time was about less than five minutes, and Chen Qi put down the phone and walked towards the restaurant.

"Dr. Zhang Dong means that he can hand over the 'viper', but this person is very cautious, cunning and suspicious. He has abilities that are elusive and he is not sure how to do it. Please give him some time." Chen Qi said.

"Oh, how long will it take for Mr. Zhang?" Lu Xiyan nodded slightly.

"At most three days." Chen Qi stretched out his hand and raised three fingers and said.

"Okay, three days are only three days." Lu Xiyan nodded slightly and agreed.

"I am a magnanimous person for Dr. Zhang Dong and Xie Lu." Chen Qi clasped his fists deeply.

"Xiao Wu, give me Mr. Chen." Lu Xiyan ordered Ma Xiao Wu at the door.

"Yes, sir."

"I dare not bother Captain, please stay." Chen Qi left quickly.

...

"Xiyan, are you really going to agree to Zhang Xiaolin's conditions?" Meng Fanxing asked.

"To be honest, if Zhang Xiaolin can voluntarily withdraw from the French Concession, it will be a good thing for us. At least we still have time to integrate some forces and prepare for the Japanese army to take over the French Concession in the future." Lu Xiyan nodded.

"Will the Japanese army take over the French Concession?"

"It's hard to say, but I can only say that the possibility will be very high. If Germany's demands are not met, it will only take action against Britain, France and other countries sooner or later. This is only a matter of time. Germany and Japan are allies. Once Germany formally declare war on Britain, France, with Japan's ambitions for the concession, will they give up the opportunity to occupy the concession?" Lu Xiyan said.

"But I think this is not Zhang Xiaolin's delaying strategy?" Meng Fanxing said.

"That's right, Meimei, you can see this." Lu Xiyan smiled and praised, "If the Viper can rescue Jonathan and others within three days, or kill me, then he naturally doesn't need to withdraw from the French Concession."

"If the Viper cannot do it, he can also hand him over to you. In this way, he will only pay the price of withdrawing from the French Concession and can still protect himself, right?" Meng Fanxing continued Lu Xiyan's words.

"Yes, he knew that it was difficult for me to believe his sincerity even if he sent a water, only Chen Qi could." Lu Xi said, "Yu Yefeng had a holiday with us, so I definitely wouldn't believe his words. Although the housekeeper Li Mi, he was a confidant, had no weight in his words. As for others, those who had no weight in conversation were useless when they came. Those who had weight might not be willing to do this for him."

"Well, I really can't underestimate Zhang Xiaolin. He even took advantage of honest people like Chen Qi."

"Although Chen Qi has a good character, he is not a fool. After so many years with Zhang Xiaolin, how can he not know what Zhang Xiaolin's character is?" Lu Xiyan said, "It's just that he is on Zhang Xiaolin's boat, and he will prosper and lose. He won't come."
Chapter completed!