Chapter 69

"Set up a bureau?" Liu Yun patted Yang Cheng on the back, helping him catch his breath.

"Yes, before I boarded the plane, I suddenly remembered the background information of Louis Lehman. It was introduced that his biological mother was actually Paul Lehman's nanny and died unexpectedly when he was 8 years old." Yang Cheng lay down again, and when Liu Yun handed over the water cup with the straw inserted, he took it. After sucking some water, moistening his mouth, and swallowing, he continued.

"Does this have anything to do with the establishment of the bureau?" Yang Yuanshan also sat down, acknowledging the strain on his body.

"Yes, and it's very relevant. My father and I have discussed this issue. What Louis Lehman does today is either a nerve problem or a serious childhood injury."

After coughing twice, he continued, "Judging from his performance in front of me, there is absolutely no problem with his spirit. Not only is there no problem, but his brain is also very sharp! Then I wondered if he was a kid? Really suffered some kind of shock, such as seeing his mother being..."

"What is it for?" Liu Yun interrupted, seeking clarity.

Yang Cheng rolled his eyes, expressing his annoyance. Liu Yun quickly caught on and shifted her attention.

"Go on." Yang Yuanshan urged with a stern face.

"This matter has always been stored in the depths of his mind. He is full of hatred for Paul Lehman. When he grows up, he has always wanted to avenge his mother. The cleverness he has shown since childhood is to get Paul Lehman's favor in order to get closer to him."

After a pause, Yang Cheng continued, "When I grow up, I will do no evil to relax Paul Lehman's vigilance against him."

"Wait, according to your analysis, Louis Lehman has had countless opportunities to attack his father over the years, why not? Paul Lehman wouldn't even guard his beloved biological son, right?" Liu Yun followed Yang Cheng's reasoning but had a doubt.

"That's the truth, but don't forget, what is the most important thing to be born in a rich family? Ambition! And he and his siblings are half-parents; directly killing Paul Lehman means he can easily inherit the family property. You also know how much binding a will can have in the face of huge wealth."

Yang Cheng's explanation was convincing. Yang Yuanshan and Liu Yun nodded, encouraging him to continue.

"Until I appear..."

Before he finished speaking, Liu Yun interrupted again, this time with a horrified expression, "Could it be that Louis Lehman had our family in mind from the beginning? From the beginning of harassing me, he was in the layout?"

Yang Cheng was momentarily speechless. While such a plot might be thrilling in a story, he wasn't narrating a fictional tale. He weakly waved his hand, dismissing Liu Yun's imagination.

"How is it possible, Mom, you think too much."

Taking another deep breath, Yang Cheng clarified, "Louis Lehman discovered that we were wooing Lotte and CJ, two South Korean consortiums, to try to compete for the Hershey Company. As a result, the conflict between the Yang family and Lehman's family intensified. At this time, I went to Brazil, he pushed the boat along the water, and provoked a confrontation between our family and Paul Lehman, allowing him to reap the benefits as a fisherman."

Liu Yun and Yang Yuanshan exchanged glances, and Yang Yuanshan questioned Yang Cheng, "Your analysis is valid, but this is just a guess."

"Grandpa, this kind of thing doesn't need evidence. Should Louis Lehman tell you his plan? Also, why didn't he directly hit me with the truck's tonnage at the time without slowing down? Can I keep the whole thing? The corpse is not necessarily." Yang Cheng's explanation was logical, and his eyelids began to droop.

"What do you mean? What didn't slow down?" Yang Yuanshan, still confused, asked.

Yang Cheng, fighting the urge to sleep, continued, "Louis Lehman used our family to help him deal with Paul Lehman, and he took the opportunity to take the lead while seeking revenge. He cleverly ensured that if I die, the Yang family will seek revenge with a vengeance. But as long as I am not dead, the Yang family's revenge will have a bottom line, and will not hold the mortal heart of going to Huangquan together. Lehman is still within the acceptance range even if there is a loss. The target at the beginning was not us, but that his father was also one of the murderers who indirectly killed his biological mother, Paul Lehman!"

"You mean that Louis Lehman used our hand to help him deal with Paul Lehman, and he took the opportunity to take the lead while taking revenge?" Yang Yuanshan summarized Yang Cheng's analysis.

Yang Cheng nodded, and after a moment of silence, sighed, "Well, if I guess right, Louis will take the next step soon."

"That said, it's just a guess." Yang Yuanshan didn't have any disagreement when he said that.

"Do you want your dad to stop?" Liu Yun was eager to know Yang Cheng's plan.

Yang Cheng didn't answer directly. Instead, he adjusted his posture and asked, "Someone should be sweeping goods today, right? A lot of Hershey's stocks are being collected."

"Yes, you guessed it right. In one day, the other party won more than 4 million outstanding shares regardless of cost, accounting for about 2% of the total equity, and costing more than 500 million US dollars."

Liu Yun turned back to the sound. It turned out that it was Yang Sen who came in and instructed the bodyguard to move a few boxes of water and place them. He said with relief, looking at the sickly Yang Cheng.

A patrolling nurse also came in, looking at a room full of Chinese, and reminded them, "The patient needs to rest; let him talk less!"

"Okay, thank you for your reminder, we know." Liu Yun stood up and thanked the nurse. She politely sent the nurse out of the ward. Just now, Yang Cheng quietly patted her hand and signaled that she was okay. Wanting to discuss something important, she took the nurse away purposefully.

"Dad, can you tell me about the situation today?" Yang Cheng raised his hand to block Yang Sen, who wanted to talk about caring, and asked shortly.

Yang Sen hesitated for a few seconds, confirming that Yang Cheng was only in a weak state, and then he spoke about his plan and his actions today. This ward had been checked by bodyguards, and there was no possibility of being tapped.

"Sure enough, Louis wanted to use AB InBev to hold the main funds of Yuanshan so that we had no time to take care of Hershey's side. He would fish in troubled waters. Once he finally became the owner of 3G Capital, with the power brought by the acquisition of Hershey, both... It can stabilize the hidden dangers caused by internal turbulence, and can also stimulate the confidence of investors to pull back the stock price of Anheuser-Busch InBev. One bird-double-fly, this is."

Yang Cheng continued, speaking despite the weariness from the narcotics. Liu Yun, not one for patient care, seized the opportunity to relieve her frustration by grabbing Yang Cheng's attention, but not without inflicting some physical discomfort.

Satisfied with her revenge, Liu Yun observed Yang Sen's wistful smile, realizing that Yang Cheng's careless laughter had repercussions. She playfully tugged a piece of flesh between his neck and waist, causing Yang Sen to plead for mercy. If not for her consideration of Yang Yuanshan's presence, Yang Sen's protest would have resulted in severe consequences.

Yang Sen, after recovering from the episode, rubbed his aching waist and questioned, "If you are correct, why is Paul Lehman inactive? Except for a press conference, there's been no further action. If it weren't for Wells Fargo's sudden entry, AB InBev's share price could have plummeted today."

"Don't forget the other two partners of 3G Capital. This is an opportunity to bring down Paul Lehman. Will they easily let it go? The stock price will rise tomorrow if it falls today. Although those two aren't as capable as Paul Lehman, they are experts. They won't be confused about the paper wealth and the actual ownership of 3G capital. The harder AB InBev falls, the more they will earn in the future."

Yang Cheng's reasoning made sense, and Yang Sen refrained from nitpicking. Yang Cheng's recent experiences seemed to have matured and deepened his thoughts.

Given the circumstances, Yang Sen felt at ease discussing the matter with his son. He raised another question, "Then what is the purpose of Wells Fargo Bank? Was it from Warren?"

Closing his eyes, Yang Cheng attempted to channel Warren Buffett's perspective, pondering the bank's motive. However, the elusive nature of Buffett's decision-making left Yang Cheng unable to decipher it.

He recalled Buffett's famous saying, "I am afraid when others are greedy, and I am greedy when others are afraid." This philosophy boiled down to buying at low prices and selling at high prices, reacting contrarily to the market sentiment.

Sharing his thoughts with Yang Sen, they reached a consensus that Wells Fargo, likely inspired by Buffett, was driven by the pursuit of profit. The notion that they could be stock gods themselves was dismissed as nonsense. Considering this, Yang Cheng reasoned that Anheuser-Busch InBev couldn't be dismantled by mere force, and opportunities for profit were abundant in the food consumption sector.

Yang Cheng questioned the timing of Wells Fargo's entry—why not wait for the stock price to reach a low point? Was it to gain a reputation for loyalty? They concluded that Wells Fargo aimed to board the bus without waiting for a ticket.

The family's discussions unfolded against the backdrop of intrigue and financial strategies, leaving them pondering the complex game ahead.