Epiphanies of Rebirth Chapter 65 (Part 1)
Translated by Pure (ko-fi)
Chapter 65.1 Xiao Chi: Hmph.
Lin Jingzhe was endlessly curious about what kind of scheme Shi Nanxing was working so hard to cook up. He seemed to be the same type of person as Qi Kai. They also seemed to share quite the friendship as Qi Kai had no qualms transferring part of the management rights of Dominion Properties to him. The confusing matter was that Shi Nanxing still seemed to be completely ignorant of the relationship between Lin Jingzhe and Xiao Chi.
Qi Kai hadn’t told anyone about their relationship. That in itself was quite particular, but Lin Jingzhe couldn't figure out what stopped him from doing so. After they had been seen by Qi Kai, Lin Jingzhe had already mentally prepared himself ready to be exposed with Xiao Chi. This kind of preparation was even more solidified after his official meeting with Xiao Chi's family. They seldom deliberately conceal their intimacy in front of people, only maintaining an appropriate distance in business affairs because of their different perspectives towards business management. But even with this extent of public affection, Shi Nanxing, Dai Gaofeng, and their followers still seemed to be steadfast in their original cognition.
Lin Jingzhe was very helpless at first. He had tried to explain the misunderstanding a few times, but obviously the listeners took it as a cover-up, so no one believed him. Gradually Lin Jingzhe also lost the will to continue to clarify and allowed others to think however they liked. Now judging from Shi Nanxing's behavior, it seemed that this misunderstanding was not a bad thing.
The truth will eventually come to light, no matter he or Shi Nanxing.
Mao Dongqing, who was given a vacation due to overwork, was not able to enjoy many days off. The swelling on his right hand had not even gone down after receiving a glucose drip when he received shockingly bad news.
When Lin Jingzhe rushed to the hospital to see him, Mao Dongqing had only just woken up. It was quite the dangerous situation, if Deng Mai hadn't gone to his house to find him with the mixed-use building project, Mao Dongqing would have passed out at home unattended for a whole vacation without being noticed.
Almost all the members of the project team were present., and they sat by the hospital bed to comfort Mao Dongqing. Regardless, when Lin Jingzhe arrived, his face was still pale and depressed.
"Mr. Lin, I'm sorry." Just when he saw Lin Jingzhe's shadow, Mao Dongqing sighed, "I’ve given you false hope. I’ve committed a grave mistake."
"Don’t talk nonsense." Lin Jingzhe put the nutritional supplements on the bedside table. He didn't blame Mao Dongqing, but patted him on the shoulder calmly, "Have a good rest, don't think so much."
Although Mao Dongqing was grateful that Lin Jingzhe didn’t blame him, his heart was still full of lingering guilt— because he was too sure about ‘TOBR’ entering the mixed-use building, New Beginnings Real Estate had already begun to prepare for their upcoming cooperation. Lin Jingzhe approved him to set up a new team, transferred and recruited more than a dozen employees, the legal affairs staff also worked overtime for several days to submit a formal contract, and the construction site was reserved a certain amount of space in advance due to special requirements...etc. Each of which was extremely troublesome and required a lot of manpower and material resources to prepare. But when everything was in full swing, the ‘TOBR’ brand suddenly contacted him, and the cooperation plan that had been negotiated was canceled.
One must know that the ‘TOBR’ team had already visited and inspected the mixed-use building the day before. They even arranged a time for the signing team to depart from the main office.
This was undoubtedly a very heavy blow. Mao Dongqing, who was not in good health and was overwhelmed by the long-term overwork, couldn't bear it at that time and passed out.
This was probably the biggest setback he had ever fallen since he entered New Beginnings Real Estate. It affected him so much that Mao Dongqing lost most of his energy and enthusiasm.
After all, he was a teammate who had fought side by side for a long time, Lin Jingzhe felt very uncomfortable looking at his devastated state. He absolutely did not mean to blame the other party. If they were to point fingers, then the one to blame was the brand TOBR. Anything was possible before the official signing of the contract, and even many cooperations fall through after the signing. However, ‘TOBR’ had been stringing them along for several months. After arriving in Yan City, they showed a strong intention to cooperate, so much so that New Beginnings Real Estate began to prepare to work on their project before officially confirming their cooperation. However, it was quite distasteful of them to change their mind right before they were about to sign the contract.
But such was life. Mao Dongqing was played around on their leash, but still had to swallow the grievances. "Mr. Lin, I don't know what went wrong. I'll leave the hospital to visit the person in charge when I feel better in the afternoon."
Mao Dongqing was so sickly and pitiful, no one with a sane mind would send him out. And so, Lin Jingzhe immediately refused, "No, you just stay here and rest, I will take Deng Mai to solve the matter over 'TOBR'. "
He also reminded the members of his team, "You stay in the hospital and hold him down well."
Afraid that he would think too much, before leaving, Lin Jingzhe patted Mao Dongqing’s and comforted, "Take this time to relax. If you can improve your health, I will reward you with 3% of New Beginnings Real Estate’s shares."
Mao Dongqing had initially thought he had misheard, even the rest of the team members present in the room were also stunned by the news. When they came back to their senses, everyone's faces remained blank. Mao Dongqing almost jumped out of the hospital bed. "Mr. Lin! Don't take these things to joke around with! How can you..."
Although New Beginnings Real Estate has not yet been listed, its valuation in the industry had already exceeded 10 million. According to the current development momentum, after the completion of the mixed-use building project, this number will at least increase several folds. Three percent may seem like a small amount, but when converted into value, it was really astonishing. Shares were different from cash. The latter was just a one-time stimulus, while the former was an oasis that will never dry up. As long as the company does not go bankrupt, it will bring a steady stream of benefits to the owners. Mao Dongqing always felt that he was just an ordinary employee. He worked for Lin Jingzhe because Lin Jingzhe trusted him, appreciated him, and dared to entrust important decisions to him. His dedication was due to his gratitude, Mao Dongqing never imagined such an unrealistic thing such as receiving stock dividends!
But Lin Jingzhe obviously made up his mind. He ignored Mao Dongqing's flustered refusal, and even turned around and threw a thunderbolt to the other employees in the ward— "After Lunar New Year next year, besides Director Mao's 3% share, I will allocate an additional 4%. It will be used as a special reward for everyone in the future. Remember, New Beginnings Real Estate does not belong to only me, it is the future shared by all of us."
Lin Jingzhe, who came to visit in a hurry and left in a hurry, made Mao Dongqing's eyes moisten. His blank mind still could not recollect himself even after a long while. Sun Yiqing, the female team member who had the best relationship with him, peeled a fruit for him. At the same time, she couldn't help sighing, "Quickly lie back down. If you keep sitting and injuring yourself, where can you another boss like Mr. Lin?"
Three percent of the shares… Counting all the big and small companies in Yan City, which boss would be so willing?
Since entering New Beginnings Real Estate, Mao Dongqing's ability had been obvious. He had been promoted frequently, but it didn’t mean he hadn’t encountered headhunters from other companies trying to poach him. But at this moment, he willingly put on the shackles for himself.
The rest of the people in the ward also have different thoughts. They were envious, yearning, and fantasizing. Lin Jingzhe's 4% shares had become a carrot hanging in front of their eyes. For this goal, everyone was full of enthusiasm and fighting spirit.
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‘TOBR’ had yet to open a company in Yan City, and only had a simple office. When Lin Jingzhe took Deng Mai to visit, they were stopped by the secretary outside the office of the person in charge.
"Mr. Lin, you can go in, but Mr. Deng needs to stay." The secretary had quite the haughty attitude, "Mr. Grand doesn't like to receive too many guests at once."
Lin Jingzhe looked at Deng Mai who had been taken away helplessly, feeling a little unhappy in his heart.
"It's such a pity." Hearing the news of Mao Dongqing's hospitalization, Mr. Grand, who dragged Mao Dongqing to eat, drink and play with him since he arrived in Yan City, obviously didn’t show a trace of sympathy as he spoke. As he sorted out the date on his desk, he arrogantly told Lin Jingzhe the reason for his sudden change of mind, "There is nothing to complain about Mr. Mao's ability to work. However, the mixed-use building made too few concessions in the investment cooperation, which makes me doubt the sincerity of your company."
Lin Jingzhe didn’t believe in this excuse. In order to attract their first luxury brand, Mao Dongqing's team held countless meetings since the beginning of the work. Whether it was the location of their shop or the preferential rent, they had already worked out a discount that was close to their company's bottom line. He couldn't imagine after giving so many benefits, that ‘TOBR’ would still feel that they were being insincere. In the end, Mr. Grand took out a letter of intent from a drawer and threw it in front of him.
This was an investment promotion bonus offered to ‘TOBR’ by another shopping mall. The clauses and sub-clauses in it made Lin Jingzhe believe he was reading a kind of chicanery chicanery.
"One-third of the in-mall’s advertisements, 20% of the external promotional area, and free rent free for ten consecutive years..." Even direct family members aren’t this giving. The more Lin Jingzhe looked at it, the more he felt it was ridiculous. He couldn't help asking, "Mr. Grand, do you think this contract is realistic and achievable?"
"Whether it's achievable or not, it's already here." Grand snorted, there was disdain in his eyes, "Mr. Lin, you may have confused your own position. A leading foreign-funded enterprise like our 'TOBR', to be able to come to this land and work with you..."
Lin Jingzhe’s anger accumulated little by little in his arrogant voice, but he remained calm on the surface. Suddenly, he saw a familiar name at the end of the letter of intent——
"April Wind Square?"
He seemed to have heard this name before. After recalling it for a moment, Lin Jingzhe suddenly remembered——
Wasn’t this the new shopping mall that Shi Nanxing mentioned a few days ago? The one that Qiqing Real Estate had invested in.
The vague fragments connected in his mind, he suddenly closed the letter of intent, and stood up with a smile.
Grand was still talking his grandiloquent speech, but was frightened by Lin Jingzhe’s sudden movement, so his voice stopped. When he came back to his senses, he couldn't help frowning, "Mr. Lin, what are you doing?"
"We have nothing more to talk about." Lin Jingzhe gently threw the letter of intent back on Grand's desk, and said goodbye with a smile, "I wish you a happy cooperation with April Wind Square, goodbye."
Grand was stunned, and then immediately wanted to keep him, but Lin Jingzhe quickly opened the door of the office. He called Deng Mai, who was arranged to sit outside, to leave.