"We did discuss cooperation before, but the Brooklyn Clan doesn’t seem to be our only partner."
After learning about Lin Beichen’s history with the Brooklyn Clan, Bai Yunfei decisively chose to side with Lin Beichen. Upon hearing Bai Yunfei’s words, a tightness formed in Mike Brooklyn’s heart, but his face remained calm.
"Young Master Bai, you’re right, but I believe the Brooklyn Clan is your best partner."
Even in such a situation, he remained composed and unruffled; this heir was certainly different from the rest.
Lin Beichen, standing to the side, remained silent, instead observing this heir quietly.
"You might be right, but I need to see your abilities."
The Bai Group primarily deals in heavy industrial enterprises, ranging from large engineering equipment to ocean-going cruise ships; the Bai Group is involved in them all.
Atlantis is also a renowned maritime nation, with nearly two-thirds of its coastline connected to the ocean.
Therefore, this kind of maritime heavy industrial equipment is very important to Atlantis. Moreover, the eight major business groups in the Imperial Capital are well-known for not cooperating with foreign officials, so any cooperation must be facilitated by domestic businesses.
The Brooklyn Clan was the most suitable choice, and this is why Mike Brooklyn was present.
However, what Mike Brooklyn didn’t know was that because of Lin Beichen, Bai Yunfei had already sentenced the Brooklyn Clan to death in his heart.
And the Brooklyn Clan wasn’t the only business family from Atlantis contacting the Bai Group. Whoever secures the cooperation with the Bai Group will significantly enhance their family’s influence in Atlantis.
"There’s no doubt about that. We will definitely demonstrate our capabilities."
Mike Brooklyn’s heart leaped with joy. As long as Bai Yunfei didn’t completely shut him down, there was still a chance for the Brooklyn Clan. Mike Brooklyn wanted to say more but then noticed Lin Beichen standing to the side.
Mike Brooklyn found Lin Beichen somewhat familiar, but couldn’t recall where they had met.
He walked over to Lin Beichen and instinctively asked,
"Do we know each other from somewhere?"
Lin Beichen didn’t expect the other person to approach him proactively. It was a case of seeking death willingly.
"I know your older brother if you’re from the first generation of heirs of the Brooklyn Clan."
His older brother wasn’t already crippled, was he?
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Mike’s face, but it was full of disdain. A crippled guy dared to show off in front of him. Nowadays, Mike no longer put his older brother in his eyes.
"I don’t remember him having any friends in Dragon Country."
Mike Brooklyn intentionally raised his voice a bit to show his superiority.
Standing to the side, Bai Yunfei didn’t look angry; instead, he secretly laughed inside. This was a chance for him to see Lin Beichen’s mettle.
In fact, after learning about Lin Beichen’s identity, Bai Yunfei had used his family’s resources to investigate him but found very little information.
This only raised Lin Beichen’s status in Bai Yunfei’s mind. Anyone who could remain this obscure had to have powerful backers, a few of whom Bai Yunfei had already identified in his mind.
"I suggest you speak to me properly. I don’t like the way the Brooklyn Clan talks."
Feeling the other party’s arrogance, Lin Beichen’s pride also surged.
Lin Beichen was not one to worship foreign things; those who treated him courteously, he’d reciprocate. But anyone showing disrespect would find him ruthless in retaliation.
"How are you going to make me talk properly?"
Mike Brooklyn knitted his brows. He could show immense respect to Bai Yunfei, but he couldn’t stand a stranger talking to him like this.
Moreover, Mike saw Lin Beichen as relying on his older brother. Naturally, Mike Brooklyn had no good attitude towards such a person.
"What an idiot. Didn’t he realize why Lin Beichen was standing next to me?"
Bai Yunfei watched Mike Brooklyn with disdain but had no intention to intervene. Even if Lin Beichen took action against Mike Brooklyn, Bai Yunfei was confident he could suppress the matter.
"Looks like I was overthinking it. Even if this guy causes a huge mess, I probably won’t need to step in."
Bai Yunfei shrugged, putting on an expression of indifference. At that moment, Lin Beichen set his wine glass on a nearby table and turned to Mike Brooklyn.
"Are you sure you want to know how I intend to make you speak properly to me?"
In just an instant of eye contact, Mike Brooklyn couldn’t help but step back. He felt as if he was being stared at by a cold, venomous snake.
The chilling gaze from Lin Beichen terrified Mike. But in front of Bai Yunfei, he had to pretend he didn’t care. He was here to discuss cooperation and didn’t want to embarrass himself.
"Yes, I did say that. Do you have any thoughts?"
Before Mike Brooklyn could even comprehend how quickly Lin Beichen moved, he felt a powerful force strike his face, and his body spun in the air twice before crashing to the ground.
The scene shocked everyone present. The so-called elites even cast disdainful glances at this boorish behavior. But they soon regretted it as Bai Yunfei’s people quickly formed a human wall, isolating Lin Beichen from the others.
This action showed Lin Beichen’s stance. Those around could look down on Lin Beichen, but no one dared to ignore Bai Yunfei’s wrath.
Among the heirs of the eight major business families, only Bai Yunfei was known as a notorious figure.
"I didn’t expect there to be someone worth Bai Yunfei’s efforts. That guy is interesting. Go find out about him."
In another corner, a young man peered through his gold-rimmed glasses like two sharp swords aimed at Bai Yunfei’s party.
The youth’s name was Ouyang Hai, the heir of the Ouyang Clan and one of the Imperial Capital’s eight major business families. Unlike Bai Yunfei, Ouyang Hai was extremely low-key. Few people knew of his existence, likely only those at the pinnacle of Dragon Country’s business pyramid.
Yet, no one dared to overlook Ouyang Hai’s capabilities. The Ouyang Clan’s influence in the business world was not much weaker than the Bai Group’s.
"I’ll get the information back as soon as possible."
The middle-aged man beside Ouyang Hai nodded calmly. To outsiders, he seemed merely a representative of Ouyang Hai, following orders. But only Ouyang Hai knew how vital this person was to him.
"I think that’s enough, Lin. He’s the current heir of the Brooklyn Clan. If you cripple him, it might be hard to explain."
Though Bai Yunfei didn’t care about the Brooklyn Clan, he didn’t want Lin Beichen to get into trouble.
Lin Beichen’s next words, however, left Bai Yunfei flabbergasted.
"I crippled his brother, I don’t mind taking down one more."