Lin Family.

"So that’s how it is, it truly is just like you, Lu Xiaobu. Too lazy to bother, always choosing the most direct path among thousands of roads!" Lin Feng laughed, then suddenly changed his tone: "However, it’s also the hardest path of all!"

"Lu Xiaobu’s choice is really..." Housekeeper Jia couldn’t help but smile wryly.

Even he could see how difficult it was for Young Master Lu to choose this path!

Forcing a promotion under these circumstances?!

Although Young Master Lin’s influence on the First Level Rich List isn’t as dominant as it is on the second and third levels, where he can overturn the skies with a wave!

Still, he can’t be casually ignored.

Young Master Lu, have you considered whether they’ll choose you or Young Master Lin?!

Moreover, making five billion without any flaws in such a situation, do you think that’s realistic?!

"No matter what tricks he wants to pull, go inform everyone on the First Level Rich List that I, Lin Feng, oppose Lu Xiaobu joining the First Level Rich List!" Lin Feng ordered Housekeeper Jia: "You notify them personally, one by one!"

"Yes!" Housekeeper Jia nodded.

Young Master Lu, don’t blame me for being ruthless, I can only execute the orders!

"Right, and also, I want to meet Ding Jian personally!" Lin Feng squinted his eyes and suddenly said.

"Yes, Young Master." Housekeeper Jia nodded.

...

Meanwhile, Liang Lan took out the entire list of First Level Rich List members.

"Young Master, based on my analysis, among those in the First Level Rich List, the one most likely to agree with us is this one!" Liang Lan pointed to a name and said.

"Ding Jian?" Lu Xiaobu frowned: "What’s special about him?"

"He had a military career that lasted fifteen years and is currently in the real estate industry, known for his tough style, and his company also uses militarized management!"

"Especially after what you did in Japan recently, since he also has companies there, he has supported you both overtly and covertly!" Liang Lan explained.

"Oh, a hot-blooded youth too." Lu Xiaobu nodded.

"Uh... right!" Liang Lan smiled wryly. All her talking couldn’t compare to those few words from the Young Master that went straight to the core!

"Alright, let’s talk to him then." Lu Xiaobu nodded: "Although I think the possibility is quite low!"

After saying this, Liang Lan’s brows furrowed.

If even the Young Master thinks the possibility is low!

Then is there anyone with a high possibility on the First Level Rich List?!

No, if the Young Master truly finds it so hard to find the second candidate, why choose to confront Lin Feng by promoting?!

This is a paradox!

She couldn’t figure it out, but she didn’t ask either, because she knew if the Young Master wanted her to know, he would tell her!

Soon, Lu Xiaobu met Ding Jian in his office.

"Hello, Mr. Ding." Lu Xiaobu walked into the office and smiled.

"Please, have a seat!" Ding Jian quickly stood up from his chair and said politely.

Then, he looked Lu Xiaobu up and down, showing clear admiration in his eyes: "Young and promising, truly young and promising!"

At the same time, Lu Xiaobu was also observing the man in front of him, who was about the same age as his father, over fifty.

Although due to his age, he appeared slightly overweight and hunched, there were still clear traces of that fifteen-year military career!

"Mr. Ding, you’re too kind." Lu Xiaobu responded.

Both sides took their seats, with the aroma of tea filling the air.

"I don’t know if Xiaobu... oh, allow me the liberty of calling you Xiaobu, I hope you don’t mind." Ding Jian smiled.

"Of course, you’re an elder, it’s appropriate." Lu Xiaobu nodded.

"Well then, Xiaobu, I know you’re not someone who beats around the bush, and neither am I, so just speak plainly! If you need my help, as long as it’s within my power, I’ll do it! After all, what you did recently was truly impressive!" Ding Jian praised generously: "Come, have some tea!"

"Alright then, Mr. Ding, I want you to recommend me for the First Level Rich List." Lu Xiaobu didn’t beat around the bush: "If there are any conditions, feel free to state them."

"This..."

Ding Jian’s hand, holding the tea, paused mid-air, filled with awkwardness.

"Mr. Ding, there’s no need to feel troubled, just speak your mind." Lu Xiaobu voiced to ease the situation.

"Alright then! You know who your enemy is this time! Lin Feng, Lin Family’s Lin Feng! Even though I’m part of the First Level Rich List, if I were to confront the Lin Family, I’d find myself overwhelmed!"

Ding Jian put down his teacup, repeatedly smiling bitterly: "And now, you’re asking me to provoke Lin Feng, Xiaobu, you’re putting me in a difficult position!"

"I know it’s difficult, that’s why I said, if there are conditions, feel free to state them." Lu Xiaobu nodded.

"This..." Ding Jian hesitated greatly, then said: "Well, why don’t you stay for lunch today, give me some time to think."

"Uh... alright." Lu Xiaobu thought for a moment and agreed.

"In that case, I’ll go change, be right back, please wait a moment." Ding Jian nodded, then went to the nearby bedroom.

After entering the bedroom and closing the door, he didn’t linger but instead opened a hidden door and entered it.

"Young Master Lin, I’ve done as you said." Ding Jian said respectfully.

Following his gaze, sitting in the chair, was none other than—Lin Feng.

"Very good, from now on, do exactly as I instructed, without any mistakes!" Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction: "Also, during lunch, have a private room nearby, I want to listen the whole time."

"Is that really necessary?" Ding Jian asked, puzzled: "Young Master Lin, do you need to be so cautious in dealing with Lu Xiaobu? Even if he did perform well in Japan, without your help, what could he achieve? Just mediocre!"

"You shouldn’t underestimate him." Lin Feng shook his head: "Alright, just do as I say! Don’t stay too long, it’s easy to get caught, go!"

"Yes!" Ding Jian nodded.

He really didn’t understand why Young Master Lin was so cautious, not even allowing an extra few minutes to change clothes.

Even with a few more minutes, how could Lu Xiaobu figure it out?!

But, never mind, just follow orders!

Watching Ding Jian leave the room, a smile curled at the corner of Lin Feng’s mouth—Lu Xiaobu, Lu Xiaobu, you didn’t know, did you? Ding Jian is actually my man!

Remember when Lu Xiaobu came back from Japan, he once said that some powers are better left unrevealed?

This Ding Jian is one of them!

When dealing with Lu Xiaobu, you can’t ever go head-on, you need to advance and retreat, just like fishing, slowly exhausting him until he can’t run anymore, then finally knock him out with one blow!