Epiphanies of Rebirth Chapter 65 (Part 2)
Translated by Pure (ko-fi)
Chapter 65.2 Xiao Chi: Hmph.
Deng Mai sat outside for a long time. The people from ‘TOBR’ didn't even pour him a glass of water, but he had no time to care about their lack of respect, he just asked Lin Jingzhe anxiously, "Brother Lin, how did the talk go?"
From the corner of his eyes, Lin Jingzhe saw the original group of contemptuous people were all anxiously chasing after them. He sneered and replied, "It fell through."
"Then what should we do?" Deng Mai faltered and hesitantly suggested, "How about I go back and try? Even if the conditions are harsher, everyone should sit and talk it out."
The elevator door opened, Lin Jingzhe grabbed him and dragged Deng Mai inside. He smiled and nodded to the flustered female secretary who was chasing after them on high heels. When the elevator door closed, he resumed his gloomy expression. Lin Jingzhe snorted coldly and said, "There's no need, they will come back to find us in a while."
Grand stood by the door of the office and stared in astonishment at the back of the person who left without any hesitation. After recovering from his daze, he hurriedly dialed his phone.
Shi Nanxing was surprised, "He left? Why would he leave?"
"How would I know!" Grand retorted angrily, "Didn't you say with certainty that he would give in and negotiate terms with us? It's not like what you said!"
"Wait, wait, wait, wait." Shi Nanxing was also confused. The news he had learned from various sources and confirmed that New Beginnings Real Estate had placed a high priority on attracting this investment promotion. Otherwise, he wouldn't use this as an entry point to stir up their cooperation with Flux Realty. Now Lin Jingzhe and Xiao Chi only clashed in a personal conflict. However, this conflict was only minor, so Shi Nanxing wanted to create some commercial discord in order to shake the common interests of the two companies.
Of course, April Wind Square was merely just a cover. Qi Qing wouldn’t dare to confront Lin Jingzhe again after they suffered a devastating loss in employee recruitment last time. Moreover, it was impossible for even a group of foolish decision-makers to formulate these investment promotion clauses. These conditions were only made to force New Beginnings to make concessions in the negotiation with TOBR.
Otherwise, how could they make Lin Jingzhe act out? In order to win over Xiao Chi, Shi Nanxing was ready to transfer more than 10% of the equity from April Wind Square to Flux Realty, but unexpectedly Lin Jingzhe did not follow their script.
Shi Nanxing was a little anxious, he didn't have so much time to spend in Yan City. He wanted to quickly finish this ‘battle of bronze and witts’ against Lin Jingzhe.
After expending countless efforts, he had already secured his connections in Southeast Asia. The hundreds of acres of hidden mountain fields were also already secured. Just about everything was completed, and come the next flowering period next year, Shi Nanxing will enjoy its first flow of revenue. He had also gradually gotten in touch with the domestic trading routes. Once it was accomplished, then that would be his cue to fly southwest. Before that, he had to strike down Lin Jingzhe, the c*nt who ruined his smuggling business back then.
But the development of many things were not always satisfactory. Shi Nanxing managed to appease Grand before putting down the phone when Qi Kai dashed into his room.
"Uncle, Sha Peng finally came to Yan City. How could you not take me when you went to see him?"
Shi Nanxing brainstormed other methods of provoking Lin Jingzhe. When he saw Qi Kai, he instantly felt a splitting headache: "I told you, he has a special status and cannot see many people. Yan City is nothing like Zhongyun! If someone discovers, it will all be over...”
"Hmph." Qi Kai obviously didn't believe his words, and angrily snorted, "I bet you’re afraid that I’d get too close with him and poach him!"
Shi Nanxing sternly answered, "What nonsense are you talking about? We are a cooperative relationship, there’s no such thing as poaching."
"By the way." Seeing that Qi Kai's face gradually calmed down because of these words, Shi Nanxing followed up and asked, "Sha Peng said that the seller of the raw opium has been found. The source is safe and the transaction will happen very soon. Are your funds ready?"
Qi Kai was still a bit reluctant, "It's more than a hundred million anyway. You’re taking my money yet won't even let me see Sha Peng..."
"I just don't want you to see Sha Peng right now. When we formally cooperate in the future, you will meet him sooner or later!" Although Shi Nanxing didn't want Qi Kai to get a piece of the pie, he really had no money, so he could only concede. Qi Kai's attitude made him feel uneasy. After thinking about it, Shi Nanxing simply threatened, "Everyone had already negotiated the cooperation very early on, we’re just short of your money. If you were to fail your side of the agreement, the outcome wouldn’t be peaceful. In all seriousness, Sha Peng and his group are all seasoned murderers who can kill without blinking an eye."
Qi Kai pursed his lips, and was too frightened to speak. He leaned on the door frame sulkingly.
"Where's the money?" Shi Nanxing asked him.
"There is no money!" Qi Kai complained, "All the money we made from Qunnan has been confiscated. And now that large plot of land by Wubao Mountain in my hands, I really don’t have much on hand. Where in the world would I be able to come up with so much money now?"
Shi Nanxing asked him, "How long would it take? We need to at least give them a deadline."
"A few months, it depends on the progress of Wubao Mountain. If Wubao Mountain goes well, then I will be well-off before April next year." Qi Kai made some calculations, when his mind started to wonder again, "Uncle, when will we see our first turnover?"
No matter what Shi Nanxing actually thought inwardly, since they were relying on Qi Kai’s money, his face was still amiable, "The field has already been planted. It will bloom in July next year. Once I familiarize myself with the domestic channels, everything will be processed. Now we’re just waiting on the funds! So you must quickly come up with that 100 million."
Qi Kai was finally coaxed. Before he left, he didn't forget to remind Shi Nanxing, "Uncle, just focus on the matter at hand, don't stare at Lin Jingzhe all day long, there’s no point."
Shi Nanxing captured the subtleties in his words and couldn't help frowning, "What do you mean?"
"I can't explain it." Qi Kai lost his temper again, "Just listen to me, okay?!"
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It would have been weirder if Shi Nanxing actually listened to Qi Kai! Within a few days, he made his way to Flux Realty, and talked to Xiao Chi for an afternoon. Once he made sure the latter promised to keep this all confidential, Shi Nanxing left happily.
However, as soon as the office door closed, Xiao Chi called Lin Jingzhe——
"Shi Nanxing said that he would give me over 10% of April Wind Square’s shares."
Since the beginning of this year, the north of the city has taken off like a soaring eagle. The lands there were all priceless and extremely sought after, especially in the Central Business District (CBD) where the city’s development plan was targeted. Not to mention the bidding meetings, no one would put up such valuable land up for trade in the market. Although the location of April Wind Square was not as good as the mixed-use building in Lin Jingzhe's hands, it was also located in the business district. It was just down the street from the CBD, so it could also be considered a very rare treasure.
Considering his lack of abilities and connections, Lin Jingzhe had wondered how it was possible for Qi Qing to get the equity of this project. Hearing that Shi Nanxing had a hand in it, he finally solved that question.
It’s no wonder Shi Nanxing dared to use April Wind Square for the article against Lin Jingzhe's investment promotion. With such a partner, even if Qi Qing was unwilling, would he dare to resist Shi Nanxing’s wishes?
10% of April Wind Square’s equity was enough to turn anyone’s head. Shi Nanxing had a lot of authority, but he only had about 20% in shares himself. So if he were to hand out 10%, he would essentially be cutting half of his assets. Lin Jingzhe hurriedly pushed Xiao Chi, "Then why hesitate? Quickly take it!"
"I have made an appointment with him, and the agreement can be signed on Wednesday." Of course, Xiao Chi couldn't miss this benefit. Shi Nanxing couldn't wait to tie him to the same team. Though Xiao Chi knew the answer, he still asked, "Did he go find you too?"
"He did." Lin Jingzhe wanted to laugh when he mentioned this matter. He knew that TOBR would come back to rediscuss their cooperation, but he never expected for Shi Nanxing to personally come to his door. This man acted as if he was a consoling big brother, gentle as if he had no temper. Shi Nanxing criticized Qi Qing in front of him for his love of conflict and poaching businesses. Furthermore, he called Qi Qing hypocritical; even though he already apologized to him in person, Qi Qing still caused Lin Jingzhe trouble behind his back. Those who didn't know any better would have thought Shi Nanxing really felt wronged for Lin Jingzhe. He even took the initiative to propose remedial measures, saying that he should also bear part of the responsibility, and was willing to put pressure on Qi Qing for this matter.
As long as Lin Jingzhe could make some appropriate concessions, TOBR's first store in Yan City will still remain in his mixed-use building.
Lin Jingzhe thanked Shi Nanxing again and again, but he didn't give him a clear reply. He laid low these days, just wanting to see what his next scheme was.
Acquiring Ten percent of the equity in April Wind Square was enough! Absolutely worth it! After Lin Jingzhe narrated what Shi Nanxing had done in the past few days, he smiled and said to Xiao Chi, "Don't worry, I will definitely keep him in the dark before Wednesday. I will call Shi Nanxing in a bit and ask him to help me make an appointment with the person in charge of TOBR next week. You have to cooperate for a bit longer, don't drop the torch or I’ll kill you."
"Lying again? You’re doing a bad thing, so copy the scriptures with me tonight." Xiao Chi 'lectured’ him in an unaccusing tone. He glanced at his watch, and immediately asked in a gentle voice, "It’s about time we get off work, shall we have dinner together? Are you in the company? Want me to pick you up?"
Lin Jingzhe's voice paused slightly, and he raised his head to look at the two people sitting opposite him. Gao Sheng and Zhou Haitang casted their suspicious gazes.
"I'm not in the company..." After hesitating for a few seconds, Lin Jingzhe continued, "But it's okay, come here. I'm with my friends at the beef bone hotpot restaurant on Pingfeng Street just below the company."
The pot of hot broth was just served. After hanging up the phone, Gao Sheng smiled and placed a couple winter melon slices into the clear soup, and asked, "Who did you just invite? You’ve really learned how to act spoiled and coquettish."
"What?" Lin Jingzhe was confused but also became a little nervous.
Gao Sheng smiled and looked at Zhou Haitang beside him. Zhou Haitang received his signal, and immediately shyly moved over and bumped Gao Sheng with his shoulder. His voice was pitched at a higher octave, "I'll kill you~~~"
Lin Jingzhe was momentarily dumbfounded. When he came back to his senses, he immediately grabbed a bowl and threw it at the two bast*rds.