Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After saying that, Ma San hung up the phone and continued eating his breakfast.
âThird Master, do we need to make another move? Will the other party submit so quickly if we just destroy some equipment?â
âThis should be enough. The mainlanders are different from us Shianggangers. Theyâre timid. If we scare them like this, theyâll immediately understand how powerful we are.â Ma Sanxian chewed slowly and said.
âHowever, what we do next depends on what President Ji says. If the other party is willing to give up the land, there wonât be a problem. If not, weâll continue to attack. She canât do anything to me.â
The subordinate beside him nodded and agreed with Ma San.
Whoosh!
At this moment, the two of them heard a strange sound outside the door. It was as if something had hit the door!
After pausing for a second, Ma San said to one of his men,
âGo out and see whatâs going on.â
The man in black walked towards the door. The moment he opened the door, he was surprised to see the two people guarding the door lying on the ground.
They clutched their chest and groaned, unable to stand up no matter what.
Ma San didnât panic as he looked at Lin Yi. He put down the knife and fork in his hand and examined Lin Yi.
âAnd you are?â
Lin Yi walked in from outside and looked at Ma San.
âYou must be Ma San.â
âYou know me?â Ma San raised his eyebrows. âWhy are you looking for me?â
âYou were the one who secretly attacked that project in the development zone, right?â
Ma Sanâs eyes darted around. He was a little surprised that the man in front of him had come because of this matter.
âWhatâs your relationship with President Ji from Chaoyang Group?â
Ma San was no fool. The man in front of him was here because of this matter. Naturally, he had a close relationship with Ji Qingyan from Chaoyang Group.
âSheâs my girlfriend.â
âOh, so thatâs the relationship.â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Ma San said meaningfully, âBut 1 still want to know why you came to see me.â
âI donât really want to have a conflict with your side. Weâre all businessmen, and we value harmony. Harmony makes money. 1 donât want to have an unpleasant relationship with you.â
âHehâ¦â
Ma San sneered, then snorted dismissively.
âYou said it yourself, weâre all businessmen. In this circle, power dictates whoâs right. You coming to me with empty words probably wonât cut it.â
âIs there really no room for negotiation?â
âYou took the land Huanghai Group was eyeing; we certainly wonât let it go easily.â
Ma San cut a piece of steak and placed it in his mouth. He chewed and tasted it carefully.
âDonât talk to me about harmony and peace. No one is clean. Moreover, 1 myself was born evil. The law canât restrain me.â
âLooks like thereâs no need to talk any further.â
âDonât say that.â
Ma San wiped his mouth and placed his knife and fork on the table.
âIf you donât want me to pursue this matter, itâs actually very simple. It all depends on whether you can meet my demands.â
âTell me.â
Ma San pointed at the steak knife by the table with his chin.
âLeave behind one hand, and I, Ma San, will promise you we wonât compete for this project anymore.â
Lin Yiâs gaze landed on the knife on the table.
âOkay.â
In the presidentâs office of Chaoyang Group.
On her desk was the blueprint that had just been delivered to her.
Around her, many of the companyâs executives and engineers were analyzing the details of the blueprints to consider modifications.
She didnât want to leave anything out about the new project. She wanted every detail to be perfect.
Even if they ended up failing, at least they could say with a clear conscience that they had tried their best.
Ring ring ring!
Just as they were discussing the blueprints, the landline on Ji Qingyanâs desk rang. It was her secretary.
âPresident Ji, President Li of Huanghai Group wants to meet you.â
âLi Huaxing is here?â
Li Huaxingâs visit surprised not only Ji Qingyan, but also the other executives of the corporation.
The two companies had just had a fierce competition and conflict. In the end, Chaoyang Group obtained that piece of land. The two companies should have nothing more to do with each other. Why did he come to the company?
âWeâll stop here for now. You guys can go back first.â
âThen weâll get going first.â
The companyâs executives said their goodbyes and left her office.
Then, the latter said to the secretary,
âBring him to my office.â
After hanging up, Ji Qingyan clasped her hands together and rested her chin on them as she seriously considered Li Huaxingâs intentions.
Lin Yi had already resolved yesterdayâs matter. Could it be because of this?
Logically speaking, things shouldnât be that bad.
A few minutes later, there was a knock on the office door, and the secretary walked in.
âPresident Ji, President Li of Huanghai Group is here.â
Behind the secretary stood a middle-aged man. He was plump and wore a black suit with a 70-30 haircut. He didnât look very special.
The only good feature was that his expression was still kind.
âPresident Ji, we meet again.â
Upon entering Ji Qingyanâs office, Li Huaxing extended his hand. The latter did the same, shaking hands as a form of greeting.
Compared to Ma San, Li Huaxing is more like a businessman. He lacked the bandit-like aura of Ma San, but he gave off the vibe of a smiling tiger, making him seem quite cunning.
âPresident Li, this way please.â
Ji Qingyan led Li Huaxing to the sofa. The secretary poured two glasses of water and sat to the side, waiting for Ji Qingyanâs next instructions.
âPresident Ji, I came here this time mainly to talk to you about the development area project,â Li Huaxing said politely.
âThe bidding has already ended, and the project is about to start. There shouldnât be any more room for discussion on this matter, right?â
âThere is. It depends on whether President Ji is willing to talk to me.â
Ji Qingyan paused for a moment, her keen business instincts telling her that Li Huaxingâs visit wouldnât be without reason. He must have other backing.
Otherwise, given his status, it would be out of character for him to do this.
âThen letâs talk openly.â
Ji Qingyan knew that this could not be a friendly business negotiation. There had to be something else that she did not know.
Therefore, she couldnât sense the atmosphere of a sincere negotiation on her part, only wanting to understand Li Huaxingâs real purpose for this visit.
âAs far as I know, the project has already started, but it doesnât seem to be going too smoothly. This should be the case.â
Hearing Li Huaxingâs words, Ji Qingyan smiled.
âRegarding the events of yesterday, Iâve gathered some information. I believe those who were causing trouble under false pretenses must have some ties to President Li..â