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On a weekend, at the Xishan Equestrian Club on the outskirts of Beijing.

This is a money pit for the top elite in Beijing, with membership fees starting at seven figures and requiring recommendations from two board members.

At this moment, the thin autumn sunlight shone on the racecourse covered with fine sand, and the air was filled with the smell of hay and expensive leather.

Bai Jingyou, dressed in a casual beige trench coat, leaned against the white fence, not holding a riding crop, but casually playing with a coin.

"Da da da".

A rapid sound of horses' hooves approached from afar.

A jet-black thoroughbred horse galloped across the track like a black lightning bolt. The rider on its back had a professional posture, and every rise and fall was perfectly in sync with the horse's rhythm.

Upon reaching him, the rider suddenly pulled on the reins, and the black horse neighed, its front hooves rising high, kicking up a cloud of dust, before coming to a steady stop three meters in front of Bai Jingyou.

"Mr. Bai has excellent composure."

The man on horseback removed his helmet, revealing a middle-aged face with sharp features.

That sudden stop would have scared an ordinary person into backing away.

But Bai Jingyou didn't even blink, and he didn't even lose his rhythm when flipping the coin.

"Master Chen's riding skills are superb." Bai Jingyou put away the coin and smiled faintly. "However, this horse has a fiery temperament. Its front hooves slipped a bit when it went around the bend just now. It's probably because the horseshoe on its left forefoot is loose. I suggest replacing it with a new one."

Chen He paused for a moment, then dismounted and tossed the reins to the groom who was already waiting nearby: "Go check."

A moment later, the stable boy trotted back, his face pale: "Master, a nail has indeed come loose in the left forefoot. If he runs two more laps, I'm afraid..."

Chen He squinted, re-examining the young man in front of him, who was twenty years younger than him. To be able to see a loose nail from dozens of meters away? This wasn't just good eyesight; it was a terrifying insight into detail.

"It seems Old Master Jiang's loss wasn't unjustified." Chen He took off his gloves and gestured for Bai to speak. "Mr. Bai, shall we talk in the rest area?"

……

The rest area is located on the second-floor terrace, offering a panoramic view overlooking the entire horse farm.

The tea in the purple clay teapot was clear and bright, with wisps of steam rising gently.

Chen He personally poured Bai Jingyou a cup of tea, his movements fluid and graceful.

"I've heard about what happened to the Jiang family," Chen He said casually. "Old Master Jiang was admitted to the ICU last night, and Jiang Feng was punished according to family rules; it's said that both his legs were broken. Now, everyone in the Jiang Group is in a state of panic, and the stock price has hit the daily limit down."

He looked up at Bai Jingyou, his tone tinged with a hint of probing: "President Bai's system upgrade has really scared the entire business world in Beijing. Now everyone's saying, 'Better to mess with the King of Hell than with Deep Blue.'"

"Patriarch Chen, you flatter me." Bai Jingyou picked up his teacup and gently blew away the foam. "In business competition, the fittest survive. The Jiang family's logistics system is bloated and rotten, like the loose horseshoes of a horse. Even if I don't move, it will stumble sooner or later. I'm just helping them discover the problem in advance."

"Help?" Chen He laughed, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "The price for this favor is quite high. Half of the Jiang family's decades-long legacy now belongs to the Bai family."

"It's not that my surname is Bai, it's that of data," Bai Jingyou corrected. "Moreover, I'm here today not to talk about the Jiang family's past, but to talk about the Chen family's future."

Chen He put down his teacup and leaned back slightly, a defensive posture: "I'd like to hear the details."

Bai Jingyou took a document out of his briefcase and pushed it in front of Chen He.

The cover prominently displays: "Letter of Intent for Cooperation on Pilot Project of Old City Renovation and Smart City in the Eastern District of Beijing".

Chen He glanced at the title, his pupils contracting slightly.

The urban renewal project in the eastern district. It's a lucrative opportunity, but also a tough nut to crack. The terrain there is complex, demolition is extremely difficult, and the stakeholders involved are deeply entrenched. The Chen family has been eyeing this land for a long time, but has never dared to make a move.

"I know very well what Patriarch Chen is worried about." Bai Jingyou tapped the document with his slender fingers. "Demolition is difficult because of a lack of transparency. We don't know who the holdouts are, or who is demanding exorbitant prices. Construction is difficult because of the complex terrain and the inefficiency of traditional planning."

"But what if..." Bai Jingyou's lips curled into a confident smile, "what if DeepBlue Technology could provide a 3D holographic data model of the entire Eastern District?"

Chen He's fingers trembled violently: "What did you say?"

"The structure of each building, the route of every underground pipeline, even the travel patterns and consumption levels of each resident." Bai Jingyou's voice was calm yet alluring. "DeepBlue's big data can help you see this land clearly. We can calculate the optimal demolition compensation plan and the lowest construction cost path."

Chen He fell silent.

As a seasoned businessman, he instantly understood the value of this data.

This isn't urban renewal; it's like playing a simulation game from a god's-eye view.

"What are the conditions?" Chen He asked in a deep voice. "President Bai is pushing such a big piece of the pie onto me; surely he's not doing this for charity?"

"The cake is too big; the Shenlan family can't eat it, nor do they want to." Bai Jingyou leaned back on the sofa, his posture languid. "I'm a tech guy, not a civil engineer. I want the operating rights after this land is built."

"Operating rights?"

"All streetlights, manhole covers, security cameras, and parking lot gates must use Deep Blue's system." Bai Jingyou's gaze deepened. "And the Chen family will be responsible for acquiring the land, demolishing, and constructing. Profits will be split 50/50."

Chen He took a deep breath.

That was a ruthless move.

While it may seem that Bai Jingyou handed over the most profitable part of the construction to the Chen family, what he actually wanted was control of this future city.

Once the entire East District is equipped with Deep Blue's system, it will become Bai Jingyou's backyard.

But can Chen He refuse?

No.

Without DeepBlue's data support, the Chen family simply couldn't crack this nut.

Moreover, look at what happened to the Jiang family... If we don't cooperate, who knows if Deep Blue will turn to other families? Like the Li family, who are eyeing us covetously from the sidelines?

"Fifty-fifty." Chen He gritted his teeth, as if he had made a huge decision. "But I have one more request."

"Speaking."

"The Jiang family's market share in logistics." Chen He stared into Bai Jingyou's eyes. "The Jiang family is now half-dead, and the Chen family wants the market share that's vacated."

Bai Jingyou smiled.

That's what makes a smart person. They know when to be greedy.

"Sure," Bai Jingyou agreed readily. "The Jiang family's current transportation capacity is insufficient, and they need someone to fill the gap. I'll have Deep Blue's dispatch system prioritize sending orders to the Chen family's fleet. However..."

He then changed the subject: "The Chen family's cars also have to be equipped with DeepBlue's system. There's no room for discussion on that."

Chen He's expression changed several times before finally settling into a long sigh.

This is a calculated strategy. If you want to eat meat, you have to wear a collar.

"Deal." Chen He extended his hand. "Mr. Bai, it's a pleasure doing business with you."

"It's a pleasure to work with you." Bai Jingyou grasped the broad, strong hand, the palm dry and firm.

Just then, the glass door to the rest area was pushed open.

Chen Mo strode in, holding a tablet in his hand, his expression somewhat strange.

He glanced at Chen He, then hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but didn't.

"It's okay, go ahead and speak." Bai Jingyou released his hand.

"Boss, I just received a message," Chen Mo said in a low voice. "Li He, the young master of the Li family, just led a group of people to the Jiang Group headquarters."

"Oh?" Bai Jingyou raised an eyebrow. "What's he going there for? To kick a man when he's down?"

"No..." Chen Mo pushed up his glasses, his expression somewhat indescribable. "He brought a drum and gong troupe, and they were playing music and making a ruckus in front of the Jiang Group building. They even put up a banner."

Chen He also became interested: "What does the banner say?"

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly: "It says: Warmly celebrate the comprehensive upgrade of Jiang's Logistics System, and thank Young Master Jiang for his outstanding contribution to avoiding pitfalls in the industry."

"puff!"

The usually composed Chen He couldn't help himself and sprayed the tea he had just drunk all over the floor.

Bai Jingyou was also stunned for a moment, then helplessly rubbed his forehead.

This Li He really... has won his heart.

"This kid, though his thought process is a bit peculiar, at least he's made his stance clear." Bai Jingyou stood up, straightened his collar, and said, "It seems everyone is already itching to divide up the Jiang family's corpses."

He turned to look at Chen He, his eyes conveying a profound meaning: "Patriarch Chen, we need to act quickly. If we're too late, we won't even get a bowl of soup."

Chen He's expression hardened, and he immediately stood up: "I'll go back and make the arrangements right away. The start-up funds for the East District project will be transferred to the joint management account tomorrow."

Watching Chen He's hurried departure, Bai Jingyou's smile gradually faded.

"Boss, what's the situation with Li He?" Chen Mo asked. "Isn't it too conspicuous of him causing such a scene in front of the Jiang family's house?"

"Let him make a scene." Bai Jingyou walked to the edge of the terrace, looking at the distant, rolling western mountains. "The Jiang family needs someone to draw attention, and Li He has done just that. Besides..."

He took the coin out of his pocket, and it bounced in the sunlight.

The silver coin tumbled in the air, refracting a dazzling light.

"bite."

The coin fell back into his palm.

"Moreover, this also tells everyone that the situation in Beijing has changed." Bai Jingyou turned and walked out. "Let's go back to the company. There's still a tough battle to fight in the East District."

"Yes."