Actually, Yu Jingxi's Huanyu Group, whether in terms of financial strength or connections, was far more substantial than his newly established West Coast Sunshine Company. However, Situ Xuan just happened to strike at a timely opportunity, firstly contending with him over water treatment technology, in which Yu Jingxi's additional fifty million investment secured success smoothly. Also, since the time between acquiring the technology and starting production should not be too long, or else the expensive technology might be surpassed by others, potentially turning it into nothing but a stack of worthless papers.
Furthermore, while Yu Jingxi was dealing with the water company, Situ Xuan meddled once more, picking just the right moment, forcing Yu Jingxi into a bout with him over the matter.
