853: Chapter 842: Ning Fan’s Potential?
853: Chapter 842: Ning Fan’s Potential?
“So, this is the reason you started a fight with Gerwood?”
In Teng Yunge Shang’s suite, a bruised and battered Fei Peilie stood respectfully, albeit somewhat shamefully, before Teng Yunge Shang.
The conflict between him and Gerwood had escalated into a major altercation.
The floor below had suffered considerable damage due to their fight, with one elevator completely out of order.
Although their commotion had greatly angered the hotel management, Teng Yunge Shang’s intervention quickly suppressed the matter.
His influence was not something the hotel dared to provoke.
Coupled with compensation, the hotel could only stifle its grievances.
Despite Fei Peilie’s current disheveled appearance, Gerwood was in no better shape.
Comparing Gerwood’s earlier state to his current one, it was clear that he had fared no less miserably.
However, since Gerwood was not one of his own, Teng Yunge Shang had no intention of reprimanding him.
It was Fei Peilie’s actions that piqued his curiosity; he wanted to understand how his trusted aide had ended up in a brawl with the other party.
After hearing the entire course of events from Fei Peilie about what had transpired half an hour earlier, Teng Yunge Shang’s face showed a trace of helplessness.
He was fully aware of Fei Peilie and Gerwood’s animosity.
It was an unavoidable situation—Fei Peilie was under his wing, while Gerwood was Konstantin’s man.
If their relationship wasn’t strained, then that would defy logic.
The two top figures in Umbrella were already at odds, and Fei Peilie and Gerwood, as their trusted confidants, were naturally acutely aware of their superiors’ dispositions.
Thus, whenever members from both sides crossed paths, avoiding trouble was almost wishful thinking.
“Fei Peilie, why did you deliberately provoke Gerwood?”
Teng Yunge Shang genuinely didn’t understand what Fei Peilie hoped to achieve by acting this way.
Did seeing Gerwood upset truly bring him joy?
Wasn’t that a bit too trivial?
For Fei Peilie’s reasoning, Teng Yunge Shang found it hard to comprehend.
Even though Teng Yunge Shang himself was at odds with Konstantin, he wouldn’t resort to such behavior.
Actions like this felt too juvenile.
Sure, they might provide momentary satisfaction, but was there any meaningful outcome?
Fei Peilie moved his lips, his expression tangled.
He glanced at Teng Yunge Shang, feeling deeply conflicted internally.
It wasn’t something easy to articulate.
On one hand, Gerwood was his adversary.
Witnessing Gerwood’s displeasure naturally brought him some gratification as a mortal enemy.
And despite Teng Yunge Shang’s sanctimonious remarks, Fei Peilie knew better.
At times, during his covert and overt struggles with Konstantin, Teng Yunge Shang was far more zealous than lower-ranking individuals like themselves.
Being lectured so earnestly by Teng Yunge Shang lacked a certain conviction, yet due to their hierarchical relationship, Fei Peilie refrained from arguing back.
At the end of the day, he still wanted to live a little longer.
“Lord Teng Yunge Shang, this time I was at fault…”
Fei Peilie conceded without hesitation.
Since the matter had already escalated, he didn’t see the point in dwelling further on it.
Admitting his wrongdoing wasn’t a big deal, especially since he knew Teng Yunge Shang wouldn’t punish him for such a trivial matter—at most, he would be subjected to some scolding.
“What exactly was your mistake?”
Teng Yunge Shang questioned again, his face devoid of any discernible emotion, leaving Fei Peilie unable to guess his thoughts.
“I shouldn’t have provoked Gerwood.
As they say, ‘small impatience sabotages big plans.’ This time, I failed to control my impulse!”
Fei Peilie expressed immense remorse, his head bowed, eyes filled with shame.
“Well said.
This time, I’ll let it slide.”
Teng Yunge Shang never intended to genuinely punish Fei Peilie.
Seeing his sincere attitude in owning up to his actions, Teng Yunge Shang decided not to pursue the matter further.
After all, Gerwood belonged to Konstantin; there was no need for him to advocate on Gerwood’s behalf.
His main concern was whether Gerwood might run to Konstantin to report the situation, which would inevitably lead to repercussions.
If such a minor issue gave Konstantin leverage against them, it would no longer remain a trivial matter.
Teng Yunge Shang didn’t fault Fei Peilie for mocking Gerwood but worried about exposing themselves to vulnerability.
Internal divisions were a forbidden topic within Umbrella.
Both Konstantin and Teng Yunge Shang emphasized organizational unity and wouldn’t tolerate anyone undermining it.
While they could contradict themselves, their subordinates were held to a stricter standard.
Especially figures like Fei Peilie—if Konstantin decided to escalate the matter, he wouldn’t hesitate to act decisively, potentially costing Teng Yunge Shang this trusted aide.
“Lord Teng Yunge Shang, Gerwood’s operation failed this time.
Should we continue observing, or take further action?”
With one matter resolved, another emerged—the issue concerning Ning Fan.
Gerwood’s failure represented an unsuccessful endeavor by Umbrella.
While Gerwood’s defeat was advantageous to Teng Yunge Shang’s camp, it wasn’t an entirely positive outcome.
Ning Fan’s extraordinary display of ability implied that he wasn’t easily controllable.
Gerwood’s actions, representing Umbrella, had sent an unfavorable signal to Ning Fan, which affected Teng Yunge Shang’s plans.
“No rush.
If we hurry to approach Ning Fan now, we’ll lose our bargaining leverage…”
Acting prematurely would result in a disadvantage.
Teng Yunge Shang understood the need for patience; rushing to engage Ning Fan would only trap them in a passive position.
They still had sufficient leverage for now, eliminating the need for immediate action.
“That said, we can’t afford undue delay.
In a few days, depending on the situation, you’ll go invite Ning Fan and discreetly hint that the one who sent people was Konstantin.”
However, action couldn’t be delayed excessively either.
Otherwise, Ning Fan might develop negative perceptions of them, deeming them unreliable opportunists.
Collaborating with someone who lacks allegiance is perilous; such individuals can betray you at any moment.
Teng Yunge Shang didn’t want Ning Fan viewing them as fickle.
They intended to convey genuine sincerity for collaboration.
“Understood.
There’s one thing I’ve never fully grasped—why is Ning Fan indispensable?”
Fei Peilie absorbed Teng Yunge Shang’s instructions yet remained puzzled why Ning Fan was so critical.
Over the past few years, Teng Yunge Shang’s influence had grown immensely, rivaling Umbrella.
If he truly committed to seizing the leadership of Umbrella, it wouldn’t be impossible.
What perplexed Fei Peilie was why Teng Yunge Shang fixated on Ning Fan.
Was it merely because of Ning Fan’s terrifying potential?
Out of the blue, Teng Yunge Shang’s expression shifted sharply.
His eyes emanated a chilling, commanding aura, startling Fei Peilie.
“This matter must not be handled by us directly—it has to be someone else!”