Chapter 281: Chapter 279: 279 Exchange_1

“It’s possible, but the probability is very low.”

Ethan Locke managed a bitter smile and said, “Who would reveal their family’s cultivation technique if they were not in dire straits?”

“That’s true, but there’s still a glimmer of hope, isn’t there?”

“Hmm.”

Seeing his grandson so ambitious, Ethan Locke’s face brimmed with satisfaction as he sighed, “The future of our family will be in your hands. Whether we can become one of the Martial Arts Families will depend on your ability.”

“Grandpa, rest assured, once I’ve taken care of Greg, I’ll devote all my efforts to finding the treasure that Mr. Simmons mentioned.”

“Hmm.”

Ethan Locke smiled and asked, “What’s your plan?”

With a smile, Ethan Locke said, “The Simmons family is a major shareholder of Westland Pharmaceuticals, and Mr. Simmons has already agreed to let our Locke family be part of the supplier network.

We might as well join in on the supply side.

Once our Locke family starts supplying herbs, Westland Pharmaceuticals will have a new option.

If there’s even a tiny problem with Jamae Herbs Factory, I’m confident I can persuade Mr. Simmons to kick them out of the supply chain.”

“Good, let’s do it this way!”

Ethan Locke laughed heartily and once again exclaimed, “Your business acumen is stronger than your uncle’s. I’m sure our Locke family will thrive under your leadership.”

Ethan Locke smiled somewhat smugly and then said, “You flatter me, Grandpa. I still have a lot to learn.”

“Haha…”

The laughter of the grandfather and grandson filled the living room, echoing far into the still night, seemingly dispelling all the shadows hanging over the Locke family.

The scandal from the Locke family’s wedding banquet continued to ferment, with public discussion remaining high over several consecutive days.

Facing the gossip and speculation from the outside, the Locke family seemed to have collectively lost their voice, completely ignoring it.

They understood that the more they responded, the worse it would get. If they simply paid it no heed, it wouldn’t be long before people forgot about it.

Cindy Harrison’s case was backed by solid evidence and was swiftly concluded.

As the main culprit, Cindy was sentenced to three years in prison. Because Judy was an accessory and had specially coordinated with Greg, offering compensation of one million, she received a sentence of one and a half years, suspended for two years.

Upon release, Judy started to deal with Harrison’s private kitchen as Cindy had instructed.

But the wealthy in Jamae City, aware of Cindy’s entanglement with the Locke family, dared not buy the place even at a low price.

After learning of the situation, Ethan Locke, along with his people, smashed up everything in the restaurant.

After this commotion, no one was even more reluctant to buy.

Moreover, the premises Harrison’s private kitchen used were rented, with all the value lying in the renovations. Now that it was smashed to smithereens, its price kept dropping further and further.

From the initial two million, it dropped to just five hundred thousand, and yet there were still no buyers.

…

In the office of Dreamscape Garden.

Kingsley hung up the phone, looked up, and said, “Mr. Jensen, this price is about right. I don’t think it can go any lower.”

“Hmm, then let’s buy it. While you’re at it, ask the landlord if they’re willing to sell the courtyard.”

“All right.”

After paying for the house in the Emperor View community, Greg still had one million three hundred thousand left. Adding the four million retrieved from the swindlers, as well as the one million in compensation from Judy, he had six million three hundred thousand in hand.

After buying Harrison’s private kitchen, he would still have plenty of money left.

Plus, the herbs from Peach Blossom Village had already been delivered to Jamae Herbs Factory, just waiting to be sent to Westland Pharmaceuticals for payment.

The first batch of herbs had brought in two million three hundred thousand, and he had contracted even more land afterward, establishing a base for herbs that was twice the size as before, which naturally meant the profits would double.

Furthermore, herbs were scarce in winter, so prices could be set even higher.

According to Taylor Ware’s estimation, this batch of herbs should be able to sell for six to seven million.

Three months’ worth of Qi-boosting pills, ah!

Greg Jensen thought to himself with great satisfaction that once the herbs deal was settled, his cash on hand would again exceed ten million. Should he buy a better car?

Or perhaps purchase a villa with a yard?

His dream of a large flat had been realized, but after living there for a while, he had grown somewhat tired of it, still finding a house with a yard more comfortable to live in.

Once Esther Jensen graduated from elementary school, he could even bring her and her mother to live in the city.

It was at this moment that Theo Carter’s call suddenly came through.

Greg casually answered it, asking, “What’s up?”

“Mr. Jensen, the brothers from Westland Pharmaceuticals just called, saying that the Locke family seems to have bought off the warehouse manager.”

“Bought off the warehouse manager?”

Greg immediately became alert and asked, “What would they buy off a warehouse manager for?”

Theo Carter was also puzzled and wondered, “It seems the Locke family also got a sub-factory supply contract. Could it be to make deliveries more convenient?”

“Haha, impossible!”

Greg laughed coldly and said, “With the Locke family’s influence in Jamae City that large, even if they don’t bribe the warehouse manager, who would dare cause trouble for the Locke family’s delivery vehicles?”

At his words, Theo didn’t know what to say.

Keeping an eye on someone or getting into a fight weren’t big deals for him, but using his brain, well, that was asking a bit much of him.

Greg pondered for a moment, and then a thought struck him. He spoke up, “Have the brothers keep a close watch. It’s very possible they’re looking to switch goods!”

“Switch goods?”

“That’s right. The Jamae Herbs Factory is also supplying, and if they’ve bought off the warehouse manager, it’s not for their own gain, then it’s definitely to sabotage the competitor’s products.”

Greg’s expression darkened as he continued, “Westland Pharmaceuticals has provincial backing. They definitely wouldn’t dare to directly damage the herbs, so the only possibility is that they’re swapping goods.

Replace the good stuff with the bad, and then use that to kick out the Jamae processing plant.”

“So what should I do?” asked Theo.

Greg smiled and said, “Let them swap the goods, but make sure you gather evidence!”

On hearing this, Theo instantly understood and said with a laugh, “Got it, Mr. Jensen. I’m on it.”

“Hmm.”

After hanging up the call, Greg couldn’t help but grin.

He had been worrying about how to catch Ethan Locke in the act, and unexpectedly, the man had delivered himself to Greg’s doorstep.

…

Kingsley Harrison, true to his reputation as a professional manager, was incredibly efficient, taking care of the paperwork for the private family restaurant that very afternoon.

“Boss, the price for that small courtyard has also been negotiated. The landlord asked for 2.3 million, but I bargained it down to 2 million. The agreement is signed; we just need to transfer the funds.”

“Uncle Zhang, I didn’t expect you to be so good at negotiating!”

Greg couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up, immediately taking out his phone to transfer the money to the landlord.

Kingsley Harrison asked, “Should we still go with Thunderbolt Decorators for the renovation?”

“Yeah, you just contact Damon Milton directly. I’ll give Jaden Ford a call in a bit.”

“Alright, boss.”

After leaving Dreamscape Garden, Greg drove over to Louisa Burley’s place.

Jaden Ford had been staying at Louisa’s for some time, and Greg was going to talk to her about the renovation while also checking on Louisa Burley’s health.

He had been to Louisa’s many times and was quite familiar with her family.

Therefore, when Annie Stuart saw Greg arriving, she quickly invited him in, smiling and calling into the house, “Louisa, look who’s here.”

Louisa Burley was reading a book, but when she looked up and saw him, a hint of joy appeared on her face as she said, “Big Brother Greg, you’re here.”

“Big Brother Greg!”

Tracy Miles also quickly stood up.