Xiong Zhi and Xiong Mai talked about casual things. How they two had been doing in the past years and what plan they would have in the future.

It was just one encounter yet Xiong Mai felt closer to Xiong Zhi. Like they had been friends before that just got separated and reunited. She felt comfortable around Xiong Zhi. In just couple of minutes, she had a good impression of Xiong Zhi and trusted her enough to talk about business.

(A/N: mind you. Xiong Mai did not want to talk about business with the people here. )

Xiong Mai learned that Xiong Zhi already built her company. It was only starting with a less-a-hundred worker. She (Xiong Mai) was actually shocked that this little girl who was only sixteen would actually compromise with the old man to make IHZHI, a company with only 10 M as a foundation to make it BIG in just four years. Xiong Mai was a great businesswoman. She knew how hard it was to run a company. If it was her with only 10M as a collateral, she could just bodly stated that she could make her company producing billions after 20-30 years. But four years?!! She could not imagine that. But nevertheless, since it was already compromised. She rooted for Xiong Zhi. Xiong Zhi trusted her enough to say that things to her. For she knew it was a secret deal with the old man. Xiong Mai also blaming the old man for being merciless to Xiong Zhi as she knew it was really impossible to accomplish it. The old man probably wanted to test her but not really taking it seriously. As she knew that the old man was too proud and stubborn as a rock to stoop down and made a deal with a youngster. However, deep inside, Xiong Mai also wanted to see if Xiong Zhi could make this miracle. So she willingly let her knowledge transfer to Xiong Zhi. Suggesting here and there, advising her, and things that Xiong Zhi should take notice of.

While talking about business, Xiong Mai felt that Xiong Zhi was really good in it and she felt that her one percent would soon have a new owner.

Xiong Zhi too was satisfied and gained so much knowledge while talking to her Aunt Mai. Xiong Zhi trusted and treated Xiong Mai as her mother. So she did not hide her deal with her grandfather. This talked was like before in her last life. Xiong Mai would advice her some things and would look out for her. And Xiong Zhi would be more comfortable with Xiong Mai's approval.

Xiong Zhi did not undergo any studying regarding business management. So listening to Xiong Mai's talk about business and some of her insight made Xiong Zhi felt incredible. She needed such things right now. Even though she made it clear to Fang Dien that she would not step in so much in IHZHI, she still need to innovate some projects and approved beneficial investments. She must have the knowledge of the future but Xiong Zhi knew it was not enough.

They talked for a while and sometimes Xiong Nuen Zai would butt in. Adding some comments and suggestions.

These lively atmosphere was noticed by everyone including the second branch of Xiong.

Xiong Bilan, Xiong Cai, and Xiong De, the three masters of second branch took noticed of this.

One of Xiong Bilan sons, Xiong Fan , smirked.

"Here I am thinking that the third branch will not be so gutsy to fight us. Are they thinking that currying favor with Xiong Zhi will give them great chance in the future? Xiong Zhi is not even 18 yet. Moreover she is a girl. She is useless now and will be useless. With that merely one percent what can they do?"

Xiong Emm the elder brother and eldest son of Xiong Bilan reprimanded his little brother.

"Do not belittle them, Fan. The thrid branch has 5% of shares overall. Aunt Mai is known as a legendary businesswoman in Europe. If they stand behind Xiong Zhi, with her 27% shares, they can own the entire Xiong empire." Xiong Emm's eyes glint with calculation.

"But brother, Xiong Zhi will surely marry in the future. She will not stay in the fight anymore. His husband, unless a Xiong will not be a contender for the heir." Xiong Fan knew that it would never happened. They could not marry their own cousins. Besides even the future husband of Xiong Zhi changed his surname to Xiong, that man would never receive any support from the elders at all. Like what happened to Xiong Zhi's father, Wu Yuao.

" That's not what I meant. Xiong Zhi can marry and be out of the family. But the thrid branch can use her and buy her shares. Then, they can monopolize the Xiong empire. Maybe , third branch will be the next main branch of Xiong family."

Hearing this Xiong Fan's eyes got wider. So it turns out, befriending the Young Miss would bring great benefits. She was like a key that would open a path- a path that they could never cross.

Xiong Bilan hearing their argument was proud to his first son. Xiong Emm was smart and capable. The only downside was he was too cautious. It was in the saying that Big opportunities comes with Big risk.
And his first son could not achieve any great accomplishments because of his cautious nature.

"Then brother, we should make connections with the Young Miss. As early as possible! We should not let the third branch take an advantage!" Xiong Fan was excited.

Xiong Bilan hearing it continued his comparison between his sons. Xiong Fan, his second son was average in talent. Not outstanding like his brother. But what his brother lacks he have it. This son of his was so courageous. That usually he did not think of the consequences of what he done as he saw more the benefit of doing things. And if he mess things up, he would depend to his elder brother to clean it up.

Like usual, Xiong Emm point out the mistake of what Xiong Fan said.

"We can't for now. Specially not openly. Remember this , Fan. Xiong Zhi is like a fire. Once you get near her you will be caught in flames and more mess will need a cleaning. All the elders and members of Xiong is eyeing her right now. Especially first Grandfather. They will be guarded against us if we make a move now and if we befriended the Young Miss. If that happens, our chances to rope them in our side in the future is slimmer. We can't take that. Especially Uncle De is fighting against us."

Xiong Fan was startled. He did not think of that.

"Then...the third branch..."

"Yes. They will be in limelight and a lot of peole will be guarded against them. They will be a subject of suspicions for a while. Hence, it will make our plans smoother." Xiong Emm smiled. Enjoying in other people's misfortune.

If Xiong Emm could think of it, the two masters, Xiong Cai and Xiong De would undoubtedly thought of this.

For now, let the third branch receive the limelight. For they know it would not bring advantages but only misfortune.

However, they mistaken two things.

First, Xiong Nuen Zai and Xiong Mai never thought of fighting for the shares or monopolizing the Xiong Empire. If possible, they wanted to be left out.

Second, they underestimate Xiong Zhi. Xiong Zhi did not even planned to marry the man that Old Xiong chose. Nor did she planned to let everyone fight and greed for what rightfully hers. She, from the beginning she woke up from her rebirth, planned to get all the shares and monopolize the entire Xiong Empire.

She was not the same person as before. She had enough of watching at the sidelines. Now, she would fight.

Of course, the Young Miss of Xiong, need to join in the fun too.