Chapter 588: 295 Leaping Forward (Second Update)
The man flicked his fingers, and the reporting manager couldnât help but feel tense.
âWhat conditions?â
âThey want Ms. Ming Jing to be the honorary president of the horse club.â
Without Ming Jing, there would be no horse club now. The government appreciated Ming Jingâs publicity effect and her influence among the public, intending to make her the face of the horse club and even the entire Jiangzhou.
But having a teenage girl as the president seemed to steal the limelight from the people behind the scenes. Apparently, this was an attempt to suppress Ran Tengxiao, and Ming Jing was perfectly used as a tool.
This was also a test.
The manager dared not even breathe, waiting cautiously.
Ran Tengxiao hooked his lips and his gaze fell on the racecourse. Young girls dressed in colorful riding outfits and various hairstyles turned the racecourse into a showground, not knowing whether it was interesting or absurd.
Only a tall figure dressed in black riding gear was the most eye-catching. On her, there was never any other color but black and white, an eternal abstinence of coldness, like the moonlight flowing in the dark night.
Her snow-white skin seemed like snow that would not melt under the scorching sun.
âGo and invite Ms. Ming Jing and say...â.
The man stroked his chin and laughed, âThe weather is hot, and I want to treat her to tea.â
Ye Shuang pouted, this excuse was a bit far-fetched. Although the sun was big, it couldnât warm the winter sun.
Ye Shuang turned and left.
The manager wiped the sweat from his forehead and continued, âThe location of the East Suburb Racecourse has been determined, but the land is a bit tricky. It was originally planned for The Hongsâ Real Estate to build a commercial center, but due to mismanagement, they went bankrupt and the land was repossessed by the bank for public auction. Suddenly, several companies sprung up to compete for the land, and itâs already exceeded the budget.â
It seemed those fighting for the land didnât know who was behind the horse club. The mere mention of Master Xiaoâs name would scare the shit out of them.
âYou go check out those companies and who the bosses have met recently. Go find Lin Feng and have him help you.â
The manager complied and left.
Ran Tengxiao thought for a moment and made a call: âIs the land in the east suburb the one Jiang Heng and Ran Bowen fought over 17 years ago?â
The other party replied with a yes.
A sneer appeared on Ran Tengxiaoâs lips: âI knew it.â
Seventeen years ago, this piece of land was a demolition area. Ran Bowen had his eyes on it and planned to forcefully tear it down. The people nearly hated him to death. Jiang Heng, who had just arrived, stood up to protect the people and confront Ran Bowen, which led to his own murder.
Later, after Ran Bowenâs death, the land fell into the hands of the Hong Group. Soon after, the Hong Group went bankrupt, and the land was seized and auctioned off by the bank. However, no one had bought it over the years. As soon as he showed interest, several companies popped up to bid. What a coincidence.
âIâm afraid she had a hand in the bankruptcy of the Hong Group back then.â
She had been lurking in Jiangzhou for more than a decade, planting undercover agents, stirring up internal strife, and taking advantage of the chaos to kill Ran Bowen, causing the Qinglong Association to lose their vitality for ten years. This Madam was not simple.
Underestimating your enemy would cost you your life, and Ran Bowen was the perfect example.
âThere is a medical room here, go and let the technician give you a massage.â
The racecourse had a medical room for emergencies, which could handle minor injuries.
âNo need, Ming Jing. I donât know anyone here. Can I stick with you?â Zhu Xiangxiang pleaded with a pitiful look, holding onto Ming Jingâs clothes.
She didnât dare look into Ming Jingâs eyes, her greatest fear, but she knew that Ming Jing would agree.
As expected, Ming Jing said, âIâm going to meet someone.â
âThatâs fine. I can wait for you at the door. I wonât cause you any trouble.â
Zhu Xiangxiang mustered up the courage to look up, her eyes full of expectation as she looked at Ming Jing, her heart pounding.
Ming Jing raised her eyebrows and said nothing, then turned around and walked away.
Zhu Xiangxiang hesitated for a moment before following her.
Ye Shuang looked disdainfully at Zhu Xiangxiangâs back, thinking that both sisters were trying to get close to Master Xiao, ignoring their own status.
Ming Jing walked up the stairs to the second floor, with Zhu Xiangxiang following closely behind. Zhu Xiangxiang wondered who Ming Jing was going to meet?
They arrived at a large door, and Ye Shuang knocked, âMaster Xiao, sheâs here.â
âCome in.â
Zhu Xiangxiangâs heart skipped a beat; it was Ran Tengxiaoâs voice.
Ye Shuang opened the door, âMs. Ming Jing, please.â
Ming Jing stepped in, and Zhu Xiangxiang subconsciously tried to follow, but Ye Shuang stopped her.
âMs. Zhu, please stay here. Master Xiao only wants to see Ms. Ming Jing.â
After Ming Jing went in, Ye Shuang closed the door, and Zhu Xiangxiang was left embarrassed and frustrated.
She didnât miss the ridicule in Ye Shuangâs eyes. She pursed her lips and carefully asked, âSister Ye Shuang, did Master Xiao want something from Ming Jing?â
Ye Shuang gave her a glance and replied, âI dare not guess whatâs on Master Xiaoâs mind.â
Her eyes shifted playfully, and she said, âBut what else could a man want from a woman?â
Zhu Xiangxiang bit her pale lips and sat down on a chair across the room.
Ye Shuang snorted and leaned against the wall with her arms crossed.
She recalled Ming Jingâs figure just now leaping onto the horseâs back and the mysterious figure several months ago overlapping in her mind.
Sheâs been hiding well.
Trying to get close to Master Xiao, like what happened with Yu Jiang years ago.
She would never allow such a thing to happen.