The main reason Chen Feng agreed was to show respect to Tao Yaoyang; after all, he might need his help in the future.

Additionally, Chen Feng was curious about what Sun Yanhong had as leverage.

From the beginning, Tao Yaoyang decided to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, and his actions were all compliant with the laws and regulations. Unless something unexpected happened, this piece of land was certainly going to fall into Tao Yaoyang's hands.

In essence, it's simple: survival of the fittest, the big fish eats the little fish in the marketplace game rules.

Tao Yaoyang's background and foundation are stronger than Sun Yanhong's, and when acquiring the land, Sun Yanhong's side also had some irregularities. Tao Yaoyang wanting to take over this land cannot really be called bullying.

Because this is inherently a potential game rule, it has always been this way.

Evening, seven o'clock, Wenhua Inn.

This time Tao Yaoyang brought along two people; both were tall and burly, with sharp eyes, evidently fierce characters among bodyguards.

Cai Zhixin surprisingly didn't accompany them, which made Chen Feng somewhat surprised.

On Sun Yanhong's side, there was only one person, a middle-aged man in his forties, with a dignified expression, standing nearly 1.8 meters tall, looking robust, while his appearance was quite average.

However, just by looking at this middle-aged man's demeanor, people often ignored his looks as it was apparent he was a formidable figure, either wealthy or powerful.

After the three parties exchanged pleasantries, Chen Feng quickly learned the name of this middle-aged man, Ma Wenjiang, who seemed to be the leader of Sun Yanhong's little clique.

"President Tao, a little over three months ago, we met at East Peak Villa in Beijing; at that time, Chairman Liu of Chaoyang Group brought me along, he and I are university classmates." Tao Yaoyang couldn't help but twitch at the corners of his mouth hearing Ma Wenjiang's words.

Chaoyang Group is a large group valued at around five to six hundred billion, and that so-called Chairman Liu should be Liu Muye, the vice chairman of this listed company, considered a notable figure, but far from being someone who could intimidate Tao Yaoyang.

Moreover, this land piece wasn't desired solely by him, but by the entire Hengsen Fund.

And in Hengsen Fund, he was merely an executive director; apart from him, there were several individuals with identities and backgrounds even more impressive.

Therefore, Ma Wenjiang intentionally mentioning Liu Muye didn't really intimidate him.

Tao Yaoyang was too lazy to respond; he simply gave a faint smile and sat in the main seat on the east side first.

Seeing his unabashed stance, Ma Wenjiang's mouth involuntarily twitched slightly and then he immediately went to sit opposite him.

Then Chen Feng and Sun Yanhong also took their seats.

"The private dishes here are quite good, I'm treating this meal, feel free to order." Tao Yaoyang adopted the demeanor of a host.

Sun Yanhong responded with a smile, "The private dishes here are indeed nice, I've been here a few times before to eat."

Ma Wenjiang, smiling with implied meaning, said, "Since President Tao praised them, they must be really good, otherwise you wouldn't have specifically chosen this place. Whatever President Tao endorses can't be incorrect."

Tao Yaoyang chuckled and then signaled for the waiter to start ordering.

He personally unreservedly ordered a few dishes first, then handed the menu to Chen Feng, and only after Chen Feng finished ordering did it come to Ma Wenjiang and Sun Yanhong's turn.

To this, Ma Wenjiang and Sun Yanhong didn't say anything, at least not showing any signs of displeasure on the surface.

After all four had ordered, the waiter left the private room.

Tao Yaoyang slowly said, "Calling me out this time, let's hear what's specifically going on?"

Even though his words seemed to know the answer already, he had to pretend ignorance when necessary.

Ma Wenjiang didn't hold back, directly saying, "President Tao, I heard you're very interested in that piece of land along Yanjiang, which happens to be owned by us, so we'd like to invite you to join the investment and development project for the land. We're willing to let out a 30% share."

Following, Sun Yanhong said, "We're very sincere, although we spotted this piece of land first, we all hope to make friends with President Tao and jointly develop this land."

This was their negotiated compromise plan, a proposal to let out 30% of the total investment in the building project.

But unfortunately, what Tao Yaoyang wanted wasn't this one-third, he wanted the whole thing, and he must have control.

Thus, he simply smiled dismissively and said, "I also love making friends, but I don't make friends whose sincerity lacks heart. Regarding this piece of land you talked about, I'm not quite clear on it yet; once I understand it better and acquire it, we'll talk about cooperation then."

His words were an obvious rejection of the negotiating terms the other party proposed. The 30% share seemed substantial, but Tao Yaoyang paid no heed to it.

Ma Wenjiang and Sun Yanhong's expressions immediately turned a bit grim; they would let go of a third of the share, which was already their few's limit.

Otherwise, what profit would they have? It'd be better to just sell the land and cash out.

Seeing both parties getting stuck in a stalemate, Chen Feng didn't act with the awareness of a middleman; he merely sat on the sidelines.

Originally, he was just brought in to make up the numbers, and he only had to watch the drama unfold.

But Ma Wenjiang suddenly turned to him and asked, "Boss Chen, what do you think? Is the condition we're offering sincere?"

After a brief pause, Chen Feng calmly said, "I'm not taking a stand; I'm just a middleman. How to negotiate, you discuss with Brother Tao."

Chen Feng completely shirked the responsibility, very straightforwardly. His slickness left Ma Wenjiang, who wanted to pull him to their side, staring blankly.

Tao Yaoyang chuckled and said, "Don't put Chen Feng in a difficult spot, he's indeed just a middleman, and I pulled him over by force. I told him, I have a bad temper, and if the other side talks nonsense to me, I might not hold back and hit someone. He was worried I would really hit someone, so he came along."

Ma Wenjiang responded with a forced smile, "It seems Boss Chen has a really good relationship with President Tao; he's afraid you'd hit someone and cause trouble for himself, so he came together."

Tao Yaoyang said indifferently, "I usually don't hit people unless I really can't hold back. But those who provoke me to hit them are all deserved to be hit."

Ma Wenjiang chuckled twice, saying, "President Tao, you have true character. Nowadays, it's rare for us adults, especially us businessmen, to resort to hitting. Everyone values harmony and profits through amicability."

Tao Yaoyang smirked with disdain, saying, "Harmony and profits through amicability are true, but how many can actually achieve it? Besides, if the power isn't equal, why should the stronger one act harmoniously? In my view, it's absolutely unnecessary."

These words were indeed too domineering and too bullying, clearly stating that he is stronger and will certainly overpower them.

The expressions of Ma Wenjiang and Sun Yanhong froze simultaneously, looking somewhat unpleasant.