“That’s why we can’t reveal the news of the old master’s death to Shen Chenglie!”

Shen Yuhe’s face was livid. “At least, before the dust settles, we can’t let the adopted children participate in this matter!”

“You’re wrong.”

Meng Chao shook his head and said, “Without their participation, the dust will never settle, and it will be difficult for the two of you to compete with Shen Yuanbiao with your strength.

“The only solution now is to bring in the adopted children and allow Shen Chenglie, as well as the others, to fight to the death with Shen Yuanbiao. Only then will the two of you have a chance to ‘watch the tigers fight from the mountain’¹ and become the final winner, right?”

His words startled Shen Yuhe and Shen Yufeng slightly.

Both of them fell into deep thought.

“Originally, if Chairman Shen could live for another five or ten years and carry out the ‘cutting fan’ smoothly, leaving most of the power of Universe Corporation to his own flesh and blood, it would be very difficult for Shen Chenglie and the other adopted children to have the chance to take charge of the entire Shen family and Universe Corporation. I believe Shen Chenglie and the others also know that. Therefore, what they can do is firmly control the basics and become an independent kingdom within Universe Corporation. They are ready to establish their own family at any time.”

Meng Chao continued. “However, Chairman Shen’s sudden death not only gives Shen Yuanbiao the opportunity to steal Universe Corporation, but it will also trigger the ambitions that have been lurking deep within Shen Chenglie and the others.

“‘Universe Corporation was built by us and the old man while we risked our lives. Back when we followed the old man to conquer the world, you blood descendants were still peeing in the mud. Who’s more qualified to inherit Universe Corporation than us?’

“I believe those words echo in Shen Chenglie’s head at every moment.

“And once we reveal part of the truth to Shen Chenglie, guess who he’ll have to deal with first to seize Universe Corporation’s highest power will be? Could it be the two of you?”

Shen Yuhe and Shen Yufeng looked at each other.

They understood what Meng Chao meant.

If Shen Chenglie wanted to inherit the old master’s position, the first thing he would have to deal with would not be the two of them, but Shen Yuanbiao.

Firstly, Shen Yuanbiao was shrewd and calculating. It was unknown how much power he had accumulated in the dark. He was Shen Chenglie and the other adopted children’s strongest competitor.

Secondly, if Shen Yuanbiao had truly caused the old master’s death, then personally enforcing the family law against Shen Yuanbiao would also be the best way to seize the title in the name of the greater good and reduce his resistance in ascending to the top.

Thirdly, Shen Chenglie and the other adopted children had always looked down on Shen Yuhe, Shen Yufeng, and the other blood descendants. They believed that the blood descendants were all sheltered, pampered young masters and young ladies who only knew how to talk on paper. They were not qualified to compete with the actual combat sects that had fought their way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

“It makes sense. The old master’s death might not be a bad thing for Shen Chenglie.”

Shen Yuhe bluntly said, “Shen Chenglie has never taken us seriously. Since the old man is dead, he’ll think that as long as he kills Fifth Uncle, no one can stop him from stealing the entire Universe Corporation!”

“If that’s the case, why are you looking for us?”

Shen Yufeng stared at Meng Chao again. “Why don’t you go directly to Shen Chenglie and tell him the news of the old man’s death? Wouldn’t your chances of winning be higher if you collaborated with the adopted children?”

Meng Chao smiled faintly and did not answer.

Shen Yuhe, on the other hand, sneered and answered the question on Meng Chao’s behalf. “Our Dr. Meng is a smart man. He knows who to work with so that he can exchange the chips in his hands for the greatest value.

“Shen Chenglie and the other adopted children are too powerful. Even if he represents all the spies, he will only be icing on the cake for Shen Chenglie. Dr. Meng won’t be able to sell his offer for a high price, and he’ll also have to be on guard against Shen Chenglie, who might burn the bridge after he crosses the river or even kill him to silence him.

“Meanwhile, the two of us are relatively weaker. If we work together with them, Dr. Meng and the ‘spies’ whom he represents will be able to take the initiative and have a higher degree of safety, right?”

“That’s right.”

Meng Chao laughed. “Shen Chenglie and Shen Yuanbiao are both fierce wolves. If we collaborate with them, we’ll have to live in fear and tread on thin ice all day long even if we succeed. I don’t want to live like that forever!”

“In that case, how are you going to tell them about the old master’s death?”

Shen Yufeng asked, “Are we going to reveal it to them directly?”

“No. People will always instinctively doubt information that is obtained too easily, but they will believe the information that they accidentally stumble upon or have painstakingly investigated.”

Meng Chao said, “I suggest that the two of you don’t reveal anything to Shen Chenglie and the other members of the adopted children faction. Instead, you should secretly recruit troops to investigate Shen Yuanbiao and act as if you are preparing to attack Shen Yuanbiao and seize his position and power.

“You don’t have to be too cautious about it. You might as well let some of the people in Universe Corporation, who are close to the adopted children, know about it.

“It’s best to find those who, on the surface, have nothing to do with the adopted children, but are in reality, very close to them. Some of them are even loyal to Shen Chenglie in secret. Do you know the existence of such people?”

“Of course.”

Shen Yufeng narrowed her eyes and gnashed her teeth. “Shen Chenglie and the adopted children control Universe Corporation’s internal affairs. A lot of high-profit businesses are under their control. Many people are tempted by real money and have long been bribed by them.

“Nobody knows how long the old master will be able to support the Shen family, especially after the attempted assassination. There are even rumors in the dark that, once the old master dies, the Shen family, which won’t have the support of a Deity Realm expert, will fall apart. They will no longer be qualified to be one of the nine noble cultivation families!

“As the saying goes, ‘when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter.’¹ In their panic, many people are thinking of a way out. At this point, there are as many people who are clinging to Shen Chenglie’s thigh like hairs on a cow’s back!”

“That’s good.”

Meng Chao pondered for a moment and said, “It would be best if it was someone close to you or someone who has the opportunity to access your confidential documents. It would be much more natural for such a person to reveal the information to Shen Chenglie.

“Of course, in the information that’s revealed, you should make your plan a little stupid. It has to be obvious that you’re just boasting. Based on what’s on paper, it’ll be impossible for your plan to succeed.”

“That’s simple.”

Shen Yuhe said, “In Shen Chenglie’s eyes, we’re always just boasting. He’ll definitely believe us when he sees our plan that’s full of loopholes

“As long as he believes, he won’t have other options,” Meng Chao replied.

“To Shen Chenglie, once you launch a frontal attack on Shen Yuanbiao and get beaten up by him, Shen Yuanbiao will succeed smoothly. With the prestige of a great victory, he’ll make public the news of his grandfather’s death and ascend to the highest position of power in Universe Corporation.

“So, if Shen Chenglie and the adopted children want to seize power, they can only replace you and become Shen Yuanbiao’s real opponents!”