Chapter 2932 Intention of Joining Forces

"You know, I have a lot of things to do on weekdays. I just went abroad and encountered troubles in the company when I came back."

"Okay, okay, I knew you would make excuses. Whenever you have time, just give me a call."

"Ahem... I will definitely do it next time."

Xiao Yi laughed dryly. He tried his best to avoid Mia. Xiao Yi knew what Mia meant, but he didn't want to get too close to this woman.

The difference in status and some special things were not something Mia could understand. The best choice was to avoid her and do his own thing.

"Okay, Mia, don't make things difficult for Xiao Yi. You should also know that his status is not ordinary. How can he have so much time to play with you."

"I was just talking casually. Dad, you actually spoke to him. It really hurt me."

"Listen to what you are saying, kid. Okay, Xiao Yi, don't pay attention to her."

Edward said, the smokeless stove quickly heated the water in the teapot, and the tea leaves in it soon exuded a rich tea fragrance under the boiling water.

Mia poured some tea from the teapot to brew the cups. Although she was a foreigner, Mia had a deep understanding of Chinese culture.

"Xiao Yi, your previous method was not in line with the culture of the tea ceremony. Drinking tea is not something you can just brew and drink directly."

"I think this is too troublesome. If someone is thirsty, they can't wait until their mouth is dry."

"Hey... I'll do this kind of thing."

Xiao Yi gave the teapot to Mia and asked Mia to pour the tea. He poured two-thirds of the tea into each of the four cups like a dragonfly touching the water.

"I've heard that you grow tea and have developed your own methods, so I thought about coming to you to drink tea."

"To be honest, I have my own methods for growing tea, but I know nothing about tea ceremony."

"I've seen it a long time ago, but what I want to say is that I admire your unconventional personality."

Around Edward, there are people who flatter and only say a few words to make Edward happy.

Sometimes it's so difficult to hear the truth. Xiao Yi is really special because he says whatever he wants.

He took a sip of the teacup and felt the taste of the tea soup, which slowly melted and sublimated in his mouth, and the fragrance of the tea flowed into his stomach.

The whole person was immersed in this smell. It was different to come here to taste tea in person. Edward let out a long breath and said to Xiao Yi here.

"Xiao Yi, your last name is Xiao. You and a business friend of mine have the same last name."

"Oh? Mr. Edward, do you know someone with the last name Xiao?"

Xiao Yi asked. This was a long story. Edward didn't know where to start. He almost forgot the name of that person.

China originally had hundreds of surnames. There were so many surnames. There were people with the same name and surname. It was not strange to have the same surname.

More than 20 years ago, Edward had a business deal with a Chinese. That person was a competitor in the business world. He was a rival but also a friend.

"That person's name was Xiao Huaiyi. At that time, my underground arms business was all over the world. As long as they paid, I didn't mind selling arms to those thugs."

Xiao Yi was stunned. He actually heard his father's name here. Edward said it himself, which meant that this person knew his father before.

"Mr. Edward, this is making money from the war, doesn't it seem a bit unjust?"

"Yes, that's true. At the beginning, I never thought about the consequences of the matter. I thought that as long as there was money to be made, nothing else mattered."

"But now it seems that Mr. Edward, the underground arms business is strictly controlled."

Edward nodded. This change was because of Xiao Huaiyi. He sighed and continued.

"In this world, the so-called rich lists that people see are just a corner of it, and those who are really powerful will not move around freely in the outside world."

"Mr. Edward, you once told me this. I have also heard that there are four ancient families in China. They are the real strong ones."

"That's true. This Xiao Huaiyi is one of the four families, the Xiao family, and it is also the most powerful. That Xiao Huaiyi broke into my Edward's house alone."

That was more than 20 years ago. Although I almost forgot it in my heart, if it was mentioned here, these past events soon came to my mind again.

Edward's own private manor was heavily guarded. The other party broke into it and entered his room alone. By the time he reacted, it was too late.

"He broke into my territory alone, but he did not pose any threat to me. He just wanted me to control the underground arms business. This was his only purpose."

"It seems that Mr. Edward finally listened to what this person said and changed his business rules."

"Yes, at first I didn't realize what I did wrong, but when I saw those children and elderly people who were homeless due to the war, I made changes."

Edward did not doubt Xiao Yi's identity, nor would he connect Xiao Yi with the Xiao family. After all, he thought it was impossible.

It was just that the surnames of the two were the same. Later, Xiao Huaiyi and Edward had several business cooperations, but some things happened later and they lost contact.

"It's been more than 20 years. If there is a chance, I would like to see him again. Xiao Yi, you are somewhat similar to him."

"Maybe it's your illusion. I don't have such courage. Now I can't even take care of my own affairs."

Xiao Yi sighed. The four of them made tea and sat in the pavilion, enjoying the surrounding scenery. The breeze brought the fragrance of lotus flowers.

"I have heard about what happened in your company. There is a saying in China that a big tree attracts the wind. Xiao Yi, you are a tree that threatens the interests of others in H City."

"Mr. Edward knows Chinese culture very well. This is a feud between me and Yang Wanxiong, but there is a mysterious force behind Yang Wanxiong that supports him."

"After all, the Edward family's industry is also famous in the world, and some news must be known in advance."

Edward checked the mysterious force behind Yang Wanxiong, but in the end he didn't gain anything. The man did a good job of keeping secrets.