"Take them away!" Lin Mu said cheerfully with a wave of his hand.

The Xia Brothers were escorted away by several bodyguards. As for how to deal with them, it was a matter for the Shen Family. However, the Xia Brothers surely wouldn't be let off lightly, as this was about the Shen Family's reputation!

Although the Xia Brothers had been subdued, their boss Chen Shiwei definitely wouldn't let this matter rest, and Shen Yijin had long since declared to Lin Mu that he would never reconcile with the Chen Family!

Of course, the Shen Family didn't have the power to directly send someone to Wancheng to eliminate Chen Shiwei. After all, a strong dragon can't overpower a local snake; in Wancheng, the Shen Family's influence couldn't yet compare to Chen Shiwei's. But dealing with Chen Shiwei didn't only involve using force; there were other approaches as well!

After all, force isn't the fundamental means to solve everything, and it risks breaking the law. The truly cunning move is to operate within the bounds of law, leaving the opponent powerless to retaliate. Of course, having sufficient combat power is also the guarantee that other tactics can succeed.

Employing other tactics is predicated on the strength difference not being too large. If the gap is too wide, combat power is the most straightforward and decisive method. Currently, the Chen Family's combat power is evenly matched against both Lin Mu and the Shen Family, at least neck-and-neck. Comparatively, the Chen Family is overall still slightly stronger!

In this evenly matched situation, whoever resorts directly to force risks a mutually destructive outcome. So the best choice is to develop one's own economy—after all, the foundation of all actions can't be separated from economic strength. With money comes influence, and with influence comes the funds necessary to strike at opponents!

Whether it's a nation or an organization, as long as the economy prospers, strength follows. To evaluate a country's strength, economic capability is dominant, while military power is secondary. Just like today's two world powers, the United States and Russia, the economically advanced United States has always been number one, while the militarily strong Russians can only stay second for a millennium.

After settling the Xia Brothers, Lin Mu met with Shen Yijin at the hotel. Hearing over the phone that the Xia Brothers were dealt with just like that, Shen Yijin immediately laughed heartily. In the hotel suite, Elder Shen also came, and he was satisfied with this outcome!

"Oh Lin Mu, we have to thank you for your help this time!" Elder Shen chuckled.

"Elder, what are you saying? They were just small fry, not worth mentioning!" Lin Mu chuckled.

Lin Mu was correct; Chen Shiwei had numerous experts under him, and the Xia Brothers were just two among them. Even defeating the Xia Brothers posed no significant threat to Chen Shiwei, at most losing two fierce generals!

"No matter what, this time you helped the Shen Family reclaim some face; I, this old man, should properly thank you!" Elder Shen raised a glass.

"Haha, Elder, here's to you!" Lin Mu chuckled, clinking glasses with Elder Shen and downing the drink.

Elder Shen likewise downed his glass in one go!

"Lin Mu, this matter is just the beginning; we'll need your help with what's next!" Elder Shen said.

"Haha, naturally. Our goals align, so no need to mention help; let's call it mutual assistance instead." Lin Mu laughed.

"Hmm, what do you plan to do next?" Elder Shen asked.

"Compared to you, Elder, I probably know Chen Shiwei as an opponent best. This time we hit Chen Shiwei hard, and he definitely won't let it go easily. The most effective way to strike Chen Shiwei is through his industry. Currently, Chen Shiwei is heavily developing his industry. Since he likes making money so much, we'll extort him heavily, make him lose a huge sum, wouldn't that be better? Haha, I love seeing Chen Shiwei's miserable face, the more unfortunate he is, the happier I am!" Lin Mu laughed.

"Extort him, make him lose money? Lin Mu, do you have a good idea?" Elder Shen asked.

"Haha, since he's focused on the ports, it shows Chen Shiwei values the maritime transportation industry most right now, so let's start there. As far as I know, Chen Shiwei has several small ports in Wancheng, and maritime transport must pass through Zhujiang Island. Here, the Shen Family has ample advantages, so under any circumstances, Chen Shiwei's transport ships can't pass peacefully!" Lin Mu explained effortlessly.

Elder Shen glanced at Lin Mu and said, "Lin Mu, your plan is to target the maritime transport ships that pass through here, right?"

Lin Mu nodded, "Yes, that's the best way. Zhujiang Island is a necessary passage; Chen Shiwei has no other choice for transporting, unless he pays a hefty price, otherwise, he can't pass. This would be the strongest hit against Chen Shiwei!"

Elder Shen admired Lin Mu with a glance, couldn't deny that Lin Mu's little brain was very resourceful! He planned thoroughly and comprehensively!

On Zhujiang Island, within this small but significant territory, the Shen Family holds the maritime advantage and geographic edge, so it's easy for the Shen Family to significantly harm Chen Shiwei, causing massive losses!

"Haha, alright, we'll follow your plan!" Elder Shen laughed.

Lin Mu looked at Elder Shen, grinned, easing up from the earlier seriousness, and said to Shen Gongbao, "Elder, there's a project I'd like to collaborate with you on; is that agreeable?"

"Haha, what kind of project? Tell me about it!" Elder Shen laughed.

"Well, since the port contract with Chen Shiwei fell through, why not lease the port to me? The price is negotiable, just name it!" Lin Mu said with a chuckle.

If not for Chen Shiwei's matter, Lin Mu wouldn't have noticed this prime piece of Zhujiang Island. As a port for the Flying Dragon Group, it's a great choice!

"Haha, for this old man, leasing the port to anyone is the same, isn't it? Since you proposed it, there's no reason I won't agree; as for the price, discuss it with Yi Jin!" Elder Shen laughed.

"Thanks, Elder, haha!" Lin Mu grinned.

With this large port on Zhujiang Island, Lin Mu can at least double the original transport volume, the resulting profit is absolutely lucrative. Initially, Chen Shiwei had eyed this aspect, hence targeting Zhujiang Island, only to have Lin Mu intervene!

Now Lin Mu has already united with the Shen Family to control the transport ships passing through Zhujiang Island. As long as they're from the Chen Family, they certainly can't make it through. Just with this, it's enough to trouble Chen Shiwei greatly!

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