My beast taming system has absolutely no problems!

A confident smile appeared on his lips, but he didn't say the last word.

'Because I need to get this money as soon as possible to leverage something more valuable.'

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Wang Linyan was naturally unaware of the existence of Xia Yu's system.

Seeing that Xia Yu did not explain the phrase "It's possible, but unnecessary," he did not press further.

It's perfectly normal for beast tamers to have some secrets.

Not to mention Xia Yu, who is shrouded in mystery.

Fools investigate everything; wise men simply follow.

Old King Wang's eyes have already seen Xia Yu's future rise.

The two were chatting casually when a voice suddenly broke in from the side.

"Manager Xia, may I bother you for a moment?"

Xia Yu and Wang Linyan turned to look.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man wearing a dark blue suit, the fabric of which was of high quality, with fine beads of sweat on his forehead.

They probably squeezed through the crowd to get here.

His mental energy fluctuations weren't particularly strong, so he probably wasn't a professional beast tamer.

When the person saw Xia Yu turn his gaze, he quickly stepped forward, took out a gold-embossed business card from his card holder, and handed it over with both hands.

He forced a professional smile and introduced himself: "My name is Chen Zheng, and I am currently the Marketing Director of the Pan-Eastern Huang Region of Tianyan Group. I just watched Manager Xia's press conference from the audience and was very impressed. I am here today to talk to you about cooperation."

Xia Yu took the business card, glanced at it, raised an eyebrow slightly, and then looked relieved.

Given that they're both at the same exhibition and the commotion they've caused is so significant, it would be strange if investors, with their keen sense of smell, didn't come looking for them.

He readily agreed, saying, "Just say what you need to say over here."

Tianyan Group is indeed a well-known name and its scale is far beyond what Miaomiao Pet House can compete with, but Xia Yu doesn't need to be obsequious.

He had no demands of Tianyan Group.

His biggest competitive advantage lies in the system from another world.

The man named Chen Zheng was slightly taken aback.

Based on his past experience, owners of small pet shops usually show obvious excitement when they hear the words "Tianyan Group" and "cooperation".

Xia Yu's overly indifferent reaction caused Chen Zheng's carefully prepared remarks to suddenly lose their focus.

However, being an experienced player, he quickly adjusted his strategy.

"No problem, but this is a very important matter, and we might need to involve our CEO, Mr. Zhou. Would a video call be convenient for you?"

Xia Yu nodded, indicating that he had no objection.

Chen Zheng immediately summoned the Spirit Vision Machine from his Beast Taming Space.

The video call request was sent and connected quickly.

Over there, a middle-aged man sat in an executive chair, with the iconic Shanghai skyline visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the background.

"Manager Xia, I apologize for the intrusion and for disturbing you. I am Zhou Wenda, the person in charge of the Pan-Eastern Huang region of Tianyan Group."

Although the man spoke in a calm tone, he couldn't hide his condescending attitude.

That's normal, though.

Tianyan Group is the world's largest and highest-valued animal husbandry supplies company.

In terms of ecological niche, it is many levels higher than Miaomiao Pet House.

But just because it's normal doesn't mean Xia Yu accepts it.

He asked in a calm tone, "What advice do you have, Mr. Zhou?"

Zhou Wenda didn't notice, or rather, didn't care about Xia Yu's attitude, and laughed, "I watched the whole press conference for the Qualification Cube. Truly, a young hero emerges."

Xia Yu said calmly, "You flatter me, President Zhou."

Seeing that Xia Yu had no interest in talking, Zhou Wenda suppressed his smile and said seriously, "Then I won't beat around the bush. Manager Xia, how about cooperating with our Tianyan Group?"

"Tianyan Group has been deeply involved in the field of beast breeding for a century and has the world's most complete production system and quality control standards."

On the other end of the video, Zhou Wenda spoke calmly and confidently, “If you are willing to cooperate with Tianyan Group, we will invest billions to build a factory for you. The production capacity of Qualification Cubes can be increased by hundreds of times within a month. This is the best choice for you and for all Beast Tamers who need Qualification Cubes.”

"Tianyan Group doesn't need your aptitude block recipe, nor will it interfere with the operation of Miaomiao Pet House. They just need the aptitude blocks added to Tianyan Group's product line. How about that?"

Xia Yu listened quietly without saying a word.

Not only do they not ask for anything, they also help you build factories, develop supply chains, and establish sales channels.

Is Tianyan Group doing charity?

Xia Yu knew perfectly well that it wasn't true.

The words "conscience" and "capitalist" can never appear in the same sentence in any world.

Unless you add "no" in the middle.

The game developers in his previous life taught Xia Yu a lesson.

What's free is often the most expensive.

Regardless of whether Tianyan Group's intention was to invest in the "angel round" or had other motives.

Their ultimate goal will not be good.

Just like the Tencent company that Xia Yu worked for before he transmigrated.

What should you do when you see something new emerging in the industry?

Copy it first, then we'll talk.

What if I can't understand how to copy it?

Then let's acquire it.

What if the other party doesn't accept the acquisition?

You'll have to accept my investment, right?

Once the investment comes in, data sharing, business collaboration, performance-based agreements...

After a series of combined attacks, the once promising startup team was either completely absorbed and turned into an ordinary business unit within the group.

Either they are squeezed dry and then thrown into the dustbin of commercial history.

There were almost no surprises.

In short, avoiding any contact with Tianyan Group is Xia Yu's wisest choice at present.

Moreover, the so-called "help" from Tianyan Group held no appeal for him whatsoever.

The money can be earned by selling a few boxes of premium quality cubes.

Needless to say, sales channels are also crucial; would a qualified company lack buyers?

I have everything I need now!

This is the most accurate portrayal of Xia Yu right now.

"That's a very tempting proposal, Mr. Zhou."

Xia Yu spoke up.

Zhou Wenda on the other end of the video narrowed his eyes slightly.

That tone didn't sound like he was about to say anything nice.

As expected, Xia Yu changed the subject and said calmly, "However, I refuse."

There was a brief silence on the other end of the video call, lasting three to five seconds.

"Manager Xia."

When Zhou Wenda spoke again, his tone was even gentler than before.

"Young and promising, ambitious... To be honest, you're a lot like me when I was young. When I was your age, I also felt like I could single-handedly create a huge problem. To be honest, I admire your drive."

Xia Yu listened to Zhong Deng's speech and almost laughed.

What do you mean by saying I'm a lot like you?

Do you even have a brother like Tongzi to try and scam me?

He mentally reviewed all the unbearable things in his life before he could barely maintain a calm expression.

Before he could speak, Zhou Wenda continued meaningfully, "However, the beast breeding industry is much more complex than it appears. Forgive my bluntness, but once the aptitude cubes enter the market on a large scale, they will inevitably affect the interests of many people. When the landscape of an industry is rewritten, it is never a peaceful time."

Zhou Wenda paused briefly, seemingly giving Xia Yu time to process what he had just said.

Then, the hardness beneath his calm demeanor gradually revealed its edge: "At that time, if there isn't a sufficiently powerful group backing you, you might encounter some unnecessary troubles that Manager Xia alone might not be able to handle."

The atmosphere behind the booth subtly changed at that moment.

Chen Zheng stood to the side, trying his best to maintain a professional smile.

As a mid-level manager at Tianyan Group, he was very familiar with his boss's negotiation style.

What I just said was actually quite restrained.

If it weren't for the media frenzy that this press conference had just sparked, Zhou Wenda would most likely have spoken more directly.

Even so, the threatening tone of these few words was already quite strong.

Xia Yu's gaze slowly turned cold.

"Whether I can handle it or not is none of your concern, Mr. Zhou."

If it weren't for the need to maintain a semblance of dignity, he would have loved to hurl a "You son of a bitch" at him.

Whoever's interests are threatened, who will cause trouble? You can easily figure that out with a little thought.