Chapter 29

Lu Chengwen really wanted to curse.

Of all the places, Long Aotian’s personal bodyguard, Hua Xueni, was actually hiding right where he was climbing over the wall.

He had fallen from the wall, and it was most likely her who had hit his thigh.

Now his thigh was numb, and he was limping, making it impossible to escape over the wall.

The main gate!

Long Aotian should have already gone inside by now, so he wouldn’t run into him at the main gate.

But after a few steps, Lu Chengwen tripped again and was discovered by the people in the mansion. They quickly helped him up and escorted him back to the living room as if he were a star.

In the study.

Leng Tianhao, of course, was still sitting in the main seat.

Lu Chengwen and Long Aotian were seated on the guest sofa, with Long Aotian narrowing his eyes and looking at Lu Chengwen with disdain.

Lu Chengwen forced a smile and looked at Long Aotian in a flattering manner.

Leng Qingqiu sat on a chair to the side, thinking: Why is this Long Aotian everywhere? Why is Chengwen so wary of this person?

Leng Tianhao said, "Mr. Long, please tell us more about this matter."

Long Aotian said, "Dae Woo Group is a super conglomerate in Southland, I believe Mr. Leng is aware of this, right?"

"Of course," Leng Tianhao replied. "Dae Woo Group has built over forty large amusement parks in more than thirty cities in the country alone. It also involves hotel, film and television investment, tourism development, art gallery construction, and various other projects. Its assets are estimated to be around four trillion, making it a truly large group."

Long Aotian nodded. "They have been secretly surveying this project for a long time, and the location has already been chosen. The information is highly confidential. However, I can tell you that they are about to start negotiations. If we act now and buy the land, we will catch them off guard. At that time, we can just sit back and wait for them to come to us for negotiations."

Leng Tianhao nodded, clenching his teeth, feeling extremely excited: "Several billion yuan. If we can secure that land, we can even triple the price!"

Long Aotian shook his head. "No."

"Do you think I’m asking too much?"

"It’s too cheap."

Long Aotian smiled. "Selling the land is just a one-time deal, which is boring. With this land, we can do much more."

"Oh? For example?"

Long Aotian said, "They have the funds and are already in the design and negotiation stages. Everything is ready except for the land. Once we get the land, we can use it to negotiate with Dae Woo Group."

"Please elaborate."

Long Aotian said, "First, we can demand equity. If we invest at a price of 7 billion yuan, we will hold more than 20% of the new large amusement park, and with good negotiations, we can reach 25% or even higher. Once the amusement park is built, the annual net profit will be at least 5 billion yuan, meaning we can receive over 1 billion yuan in dividends each year."

"But that’s a long-term benefit. The construction of the amusement park will take several years, and our Qianfeng Group..." Leng Tianhao didn’t say it outright, but his meaning was clear.

He needed quick profits and couldn’t afford to wait.

"Ha ha ha!" Long Aotian said. "Mr. Leng, how can you still be confused? The money will come later, but with the land in our hands, we can negotiate more than just equity. Construction, materials, teams, procurement, publicity... We can include a few of these in the contract, and we won’t have to worry about making money."

Leng Tianhao, excited, slapped his thigh. "Brilliant! If that’s the case, we can earn a lot during the construction phase with these several billion yuan. And once we get involved in this project, the entire Leng family will be revitalized!"

"Exactly!"

Leng Tianhao then looked at Lu Chengwen.

"Chengwen, you’re not an outsider. You know the situation of Qianfeng, and you’re about to be engaged to Qingqiu, making you part of the family. So, I didn’t hide this from you. What do you think about this matter?"

Lu Chengwen was still rubbing his thigh.

He thought:

[What do I think? What does it have to do with me? This is Long Aotian trying to win your daughter’s heart, and this project is just a large stepping stone for him.]

[Just listen to him obediently. He’ll help you get the land for free. Aren’t you excited? Aren’t you moved? You’ll even cry for him!]

[And with the tension between me and Leng Qingqiu, you’ll have to marry your daughter to him! From then on, you’ll follow his lead in everything.]

Leng Qingqiu was almost furious to the point of spitting blood.

This deadbeat, at this moment, still suspects that I like Long Aotian! Which eye did you use to see that I like him? I don’t!

Why do you always misunderstand me? I need to find a way to make you stop misunderstanding me.

Wait... Why do I care so much about Lu Chengwen’s "misunderstanding"?

Leng Qingqiu was actually moved, but her pride made it hard for her to quickly accept her feelings.

For a girl like Leng Qingqiu, pride and coldness were just her protective colors.

At her age, who isn’t a pure young girl? Who doesn’t yearn for love?

It’s just that Leng Qingqiu couldn’t quickly accept her inner changes.

She lacked the ability to do so, which was her weakness.

Lu Chengwen stammered, "I... I think what Brother Long said makes... sense..."

[Wait!]

Lu Chengwen suddenly had a brilliant idea.

[Why should I support him? Why should I help Long Aotian?]

[I should oppose Long Aotian!]

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[Is this guy trying to show off? If everyone agrees, the effect won’t be as satisfying!]

[I need to oppose him, stand against him, and contradict him. This way, his effect will be maximized.]

[Yes! I need to give him a chance to dominate the scene, making him feel triumphant and invincible.]

[But I need to be careful! If I overdo it, he’ll crush me. Yes, that’s the plan.]

Leng Qingqiu narrowed her eyes: Lu Chengwen, your thinking is too bizarre!

If I couldn’t hear your thoughts, who would know what you’re plotting?

What’s wrong with you? Why are you so annoying? Why are you playing the villain against yourself?

What’s your goal? Are you crazy?

Lu Chengwen stood up, "I think, although Brother Aotian is exceptionally talented, handsome, and unparalleled in the world..."

Long Aotian thought, How disgusting is this guy?

"Hey, stop flattering me, get to the point!"

"Yes, I disagree with Brother Aotian’s idea."

"Oh?" Leng Tianhao was surprised.

This was a clear business opportunity, and by asking his opinion, Leng Tianhao was giving him a chance to do a favor.

Leng Tianhao wanted to hear Lu Chengwen strongly agree, actively showing his support in front of Leng Qingqiu, offering to contribute money and effort to help secure the land and participate in the subsequent operations.

This was Leng Tianhao’s strategy.

Leng Tianhao, with years of business experience, was a seasoned veteran.

Would he not understand the commercial value of this information? Would he not know how important this project was to the Leng family?

Important figures always have hidden meanings in their words, aiming to achieve multiple goals at once.

Long Aotian’s information was invaluable, and any of the four major families would exchange it for a lifetime of wealth.

But Leng Tianhao didn’t want Long Aotian to take all the credit. He hoped to use the Lu family’s resources and have them contribute some money.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!

However, Lu Chengwen, a new and unscrupulous businessman, was now pretending to be naive.

Leng Tianhao’s face turned displeased, "Chengwen, why do you oppose this project?"

Lu Chengwen thought:

[Uncle, wait, I need to think, I need to improvise.]

Leng Qingqiu was almost furious to the point of spitting blood.

If this opportunity had been given to Lu Chengwen in the past three years, he would have been the first to jump at it.

He would have said he would help negotiate the land, pay half the cost, and not ask for interest, shares, or returns, only asking for their permission to get engaged to Leng Qingqiu.

This was definitely the old Lu Chengwen’s style. He was shameless and would definitely do such things.

But today, he was determined to distance himself, even though he knew this deal would be profitable, he wanted to stay out of it.

Damn!

So damn!

Lu Chengwen thought, "First, the land is hard to buy. Once the news leaks, the price will skyrocket."

Leng Tianhao thought, Isn’t this obvious? What are we discussing here?

"Second..." Lu Chengwen couldn’t think of anything else, so he decided to go all in: "Second, I think the suburban slum renovation project is more profitable. I suggest we do that instead."

Leng Tianhao couldn’t believe his ears.

Is Lu Chengwen crazy?

What does this mean? Opposing me!?

Can’t you see I already have a plan? I’m just going through the motions by asking you?

What’s this old city renovation? Where do I have the money to invest in such a desolate place?

Leng Tianhao’s face turned even uglier.

"Oh." He forced a smile, "I think this project is worth a try. Chengwen, I remember your family has a good relationship with the Land and Property Rights Bureau. Can you help me with some connections, gather some information, and arrange a meeting with the auction responsible person? We can discuss it. In the later stages, provide some financial assistance. We’re family, you won’t refuse this small favor, right?"

Lu Chengwen was inwardly delighted.

[Old man, you got it right! I’m going to refuse!]

[Your family’s future will be firmly in Long Aotian’s hands, and I won’t interfere.]

Lu Chengwen sat on the sofa, acting like a lord, and said slowly,

"Well, this... is a bit inconvenient. I do know the auction responsible person, but I don’t really see the potential in this project. As for the financial aspect, I’m really tight, very tight, very tight, very tight..."

Leng Tianhao was almost furious.

If not for the face of the two families, he would have already cursed.

You little brat, when you were courting our Qingqiu, what did you say to me?

You said you would do anything for Qingqiu, that the Leng family’s affairs would be your affairs, and that you would do anything, whether it was money, people, or connections, as long as Qingqiu married you, you would even change your surname to Leng.

Now you’re suddenly acting high and mighty!?

Leng Tianhao clenched his teeth, trying to maintain his diplomatic demeanor, and forced a smile, "Alright, Chengwen, since that’s the case, Uncle won’t force you. It’s getting late, you can go home now."

In his heart, he thought: Get out! Get out!

"Alright."

Lu Chengwen didn’t waste any words and turned to leave.

"Wait."

Leng Qingqiu couldn’t bear it anymore. She looked at Lu Chengwen coldly and said,

"Father, I think what Brother Chengwen said makes sense. I plan to invest all the funds in the slum renovation project."

Lu Chengwen was already at the door and turned back in shock, looking at this nemesis.

[Are you crazy!?]