Volume 4: Hidden Struggles, Chapter 127: Super Cooperation

As Chu Tianyu was deeply moved, he suddenly noticed that Qin Nianran before him had a gentle expression—something entirely new, radiating tenderness. On her delicate face, her usual aloofness seemed to melt away instantly, evoking a sense of springtime warmth. Her eyes resembled a clear lake, vast and serene, yet also like the stars in the sky, deeply luminous…
What kind of charm was this? Chu Tianyu was utterly captivated!
Beauty emerges through contrast. Qin Nianran’s expression shifted from icy coldness and self-admiration to tenderness and warmth—a striking contrast that would be unforgettable to anyone.
The sudden tenderness that arose in Qin Nianran was like a bright red flower blooming in white snow, creating a powerful visual impact. For Chu Tianyu, its significance was no less than the phrase “I am his wife” that had stayed etched in his heart since childhood…
Chu Tianyu’s sudden change in expression made Qin Nianran aware of her own transformation. It felt as though all the blood in her body rushed to her skin, causing her to feel heat, while the warmth in her heart grew stronger and her heartbeat quickened involuntarily.
For a moment, both of them were immersed in a wonderful state. Their breathing and heartbeat seemed to blend into the melodious Sakos solo playing in the hall, forming a whole as they communicated and connected with each other…
Only when the piece ended did they seem to return from a carefree paradise to the mundane world. Even Qin Nianran felt a hint of shyness and embarrassment, forcing herself to use the Ice Heart Technique to stabilize her mind!
However, Chu Tianyu had no resistance to that moment of connection. On the contrary, he relished it deeply!
“Will you still discuss the matter regarding Tianxing Group?” Qin Nianran tried to shift their thoughts by bringing up the topic.
“Of course! I came here precisely to hear your professional opinion. If we can cooperate, that would be even better!” Chu Tianyu’s mind suddenly became sharp.
“What are your Chu family’s plans? What resources do you have? By resources, I mean not only your advantages and funds but also any weaknesses or flaws in Tianxing Group!” When it came to business, Qin Nianran immediately regained her composure, the slight blush on her face fading away. With just a few words, she pinpointed the key issues.

Chu Tianyu didn’t beat around the bush either and spoke straight to the point: “I think this time, Chu Ye Group is just a front; to really make that old fox Zhou Tianxing spit out everything he’s stolen, we need to rely on covert operations!”
“So, it’s you rather than the Chu family who’ll deal with Tianxing Group’s core forces this time?” Qin Nianran guessed.
“You could say that…” Chu Tianyu replied.
“Then go ahead! Let me see if you have the capability. Although Ouyang Ziyi has told me quite a bit, I still only believe in data and facts!” Qin Nianran said leisurely.
“Alright then…” Chu Tianyu replied readily.
Another hour passed, and Chu Tianyu finally finished explaining everything. On the other side, Qin Nianran was too shocked to say a word, her mouth agape in astonishment.
At that moment, there was only one thought in Qin Nianran’s mind: “Powerful. Truly incredibly powerful! I never imagined that Qianfeng could have such immense influence. Maybe Chu Tianyu himself doesn’t even realize just how vast the power he wields is. But I’ve been deliberately exposed to the business world since I was young under my grandfather’s guidance, so I’m well-versed in its dynamics and relationships. The few Qianfeng branches he casually mentioned definitely holdMount Tai-level influence in the industry, and even the two competing hotels in the capital—Huihuang and Rongyao—are part of Qianfeng’s empire…”
But when she thought of Chu Tianyu’s last words, “You can use these resources as you wish!”, a surge of excitement welled up inside her. The chance to control such a large and complex organization and access so much capital had always been her dream—a stage to showcase her talents. For her, this opportunity was like a dragon swimming in the sea or a phoenix soaring in the sky—utterly exhilarating! And today, Chu Tianyu had placed all of this before her…
“Do you trust me?” Qin Nianran asked, gritting her teeth.
Chu Tianyu shrugged and said naturally, “Of course!”
Without any pretense, Qin Nianran declared, “Twenty days! I’ll turn Tianxing Group into a subsidiary of Qianfeng!”
Chu Tianyu shook his head. “It’s not about making it a subsidiary of Qianfeng. Instead, we need to break it apart and retain all its assets. Of course, it would be even better if we can also keep the funds from those external conglomerates!”
“No problem! But you’ll have to handle the other covert matters for me!”
Chu Tianyu replied proudly, “That’s absolutely no problem! As long as you can handle the business side, everything else will be fine! You handle business, I handle combat—we’ll dominate everything!”

“What’s my reward then?” Qin Nianran suddenly changed the subject but asked expressionlessly.
Chu Tianyu clearly ignored the fact that Qin Nianran said “I” rather than “we” or Fudu, and replied directly, “You can use any capital from Tianxing Group as you wish!”
“That’s not what I want!”
“What do you want then?”
“I heard from Zi Yi that your martial arts skills are quite good. Give me some peerless martial arts techniques suitable for my practice!” Qin Nianran said without even lifting her eyelids.
Upon hearing this, Chu Tianyu sweated—why do modern people always talk about peerless martial arts and extraordinary skills? But Qin Nianran didn’t seem to have no foundation like Ouyang Zi Yi and Bai Lei; she must have a solid base. So this “reward” was far too easy for Chu Tianyu to provide!
Just as Chu Tianyu was about to nod, Qin Nianran added, “I heard from Zi Yi that you also have many rare treasures and miraculous medicines.”
Chu Tianyu finally sensed something was off—it felt like using one’s own weapon against oneself.
By the time Qin Nianran mentioned the fifth “I heard from Zi Yi…”, Chu Tianyu was certain of his guess. It seemed this was Qin Nianran’s small retaliation for Ouyang Zi Yi’s constant harassment! And now the punishment fell on him, Chu Tianyu—what injustice!
“Happy cooperation!” Qin Nianran finally stopped “extorting” and reached out her hand.
“Happy cooperation!” Chu Tianyu wiped the “sweat” from his forehead and also reached out in response.
…
While Chu Tianyu and Qin Nianran, these two super geniuses in martial arts and business, had a perfect partnership, Zhou Tianxing of Tianxing Group was raging in a secret room, shouting at his son Zhou Kunwei.
“Great! Great! That brat Chu Chencheng not only got what he wanted but also acted shameless. Does he really think Tianxing Group has no one else?”
Zhou Kunwei quickly added fuel to the fire, saying, “Father, you still don’t know what kind of face he made back then, nor his arrogant attitude…”
“Enough! Shut up!” Zhou Tianxing snapped, then continued with pain, “If you had even half of his skills and half of his ‘attitude’, I wouldn’t have to worry like this! Look at yourself—at your age, what else can you do besides eating, drinking, and having fun? You’re like this, and so is your grandson—acting willfully just for a woman. This really drives me to the point of wanting to cut off our lineage!”
By the end, Zhou Tianxing was filled with sorrow and desolation.

Zhou Kunwei also felt extremely ashamed and saddened by his son’s situation, but that emotion quickly turned into fierce anger. He said, “Father, is this really it? Is Zhongyun’s matter to be left unaddressed? Not to mention that Zhan Zifeng was only slightly injured last time—even tearing him to pieces wouldn’t suffice to relieve our hatred!”
This time, Zhou Tianxing didn’t stop his son from speaking. Instead, his expression turned cold, and he spoke in a calm tone, “Put these matters aside for now. The top priority now is to handle business affairs—that’s what truly matters, the most crucial thing. If the deal doesn’t work out, we’ll find another way. Contact those companies and have them send some experts!”
“Father, will they even listen?”
“If I sink their ship, they’re finished too! Besides, the attack on us during our departure from the banquet last time was definitely done by the Zhan family. If not for my good luck and the rocket hitting the back, I would have already been killed! It’s time for us to fight back! And according to the information from above, Longhun and the other six groups have been investigated, so they can only step in temporarily. Explain the situation to them like this!”
With that, Zhou Tianxing turned to the bodyguard behind him and said, “By the way, Mr. Qi, see if you can get in touch with your sect and prepare as well…”
“And Kunwei, prepare a car for me. Contact them in advance. I need to go report to ‘above’ right now and assess the situation…”
Zhou Tianxing gave orders one by one before finally closing his eyes in deep thought. After a long while, he opened them with a vicious expression and muttered to himself, “That brat from the Chu family dares to play games with me, even sending your idiot brother to do it. Nice try! But do you think it’s just about business? How naive. It’s time to put some pressure on you. Hmph, I wonder if in a few days, when you see your idiot brother’s ears, hands, and feet, he’ll still be so arrogant and overconfident!”