Chapter 1092 1091: Even Giving Money Is Refused
In the evening, the convoy continued to set off.
After Yang Chen's convoy departed, Left Envoy Yang did not rush to follow but waited patiently.
Fifteen minutes after Yang Chen's convoy set out, another group of people followed the team slowly.
Left Envoy Yang followed unhurriedly at the back, as long as the team ahead didn't notice her.
Left Envoy Yang wasn't afraid of losing the convoy, because she knew that the team ahead definitely knew the destination. As long as she followed them, she would absolutely not lose them!
...
At the front of the convoy, Young Master Zhang and Zhang Qicheng sat in a car.
Their faces were gloomy, brows furrowed, as if troubled by something.
"Do you still remember what your grandfather told you?" Zhang Qicheng slowly asked.
Zhang Shaoting nodded slowly, "Vividly!"
"Good, remember, when you're entering the tomb, don't let anyone help, carry the backpack yourself. Always remember: staying alive is more important than anything! If anything really happens, take care of your brother Xiaobao!" Zhang Qicheng said in a deep voice.
"Third Uncle!" Zhang Shaoting immediately glared and said, "What are you saying! You've traveled far and wide for so many years, and managed to survive in such a chaotic place like Lijia Continent. What could be hard for you!"
"This is different!" Zhang Qicheng shook his head slightly.
He had always had a shadow over tomb exploration.
"You're overthinking it! Grandfather said that those who enter tombs and make a living from it are tough ones. If they're not tough, they won't make it! Our Zhang family are all tough people! This last disaster didn't kill me; I'm tough enough! Grandfather sent you to Lijia Continent, and you not only survived but also made a name for yourself, proving you're even tougher! So, this time there should be no problem with the exploration! Just be cautious. The Xiang family might not be that simple."
Zhang Qicheng nodded slowly, saying in a deep voice, "Last time, they were taught a lesson, so I think... they'll definitely have some tricks up their sleeves this time."
Zhang Shaoting looked at Zhang Qicheng and said, "Third Uncle, don't worry too much, this time Brother Chen is with us to help. It'll be fine!"
Hearing Yang Chen's name, Zhang Qicheng was taken aback, then gave a bitter smile, shaking his head slightly.
Indeed, with Yang Chen around, Zhang Qicheng shouldn't be worried. After all, Yang Chen's reputation as the Asura King is enough to deter even ghosts and gods. Just by entering the tomb with the Asura King's aura, there shouldn't be anything unclean on us!
Thinking of this, Zhang Qicheng felt a lot more at ease.
"When we get off to rest, ask Chen... Shao, see if there's anything to watch out for." Zhang Qicheng said.
Zhang Shaoting nodded slightly, looking at the night outside the window in silence...
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Ancheng.
Baisheng Real Estate Ancheng Branch, Chairman's Office.
Fu Zhou and Ruan Ling sat anxiously on the sofa in the office.
Ordinarily, the billion-dollar projects they mentioned never progressed, nor were they ever this anxious, yet now, with trillions in assets in their hands, they were unbelievably tense.
After a while, a middle-aged man walked briskly into the chairman's office carrying a briefcase, his forehead covered in sweat.
"Xiaoliu, how is it? Did they agree?" Fu Zhou asked urgently.
Manager Liu waved his hand, "Chairman, it's no use. That woman is too shrewd; I was no match for her."
"What did you talk about?" Ruan Ling asked urgently.
Manager Liu sighed, "The other party said they need to evaluate first, and they implied we are biting off more than we can chew. Now the project might be a burden, and they don't want to pick up the mess."
"You explained the situation to her! We definitely can develop it. We just want them involved, let them have some profit!" Fu Zhou was so anxious he nearly stomped his feet.
Seeing Fu Zhou like this, onlookers would be utterly shocked.
Many had tried desperately to collaborate with Baisheng Real Estate, with countless companies in Ancheng alone asking to partner, yet Fu Zhou had turned them all down.
Now, oddly enough, Fu Zhou was actively giving money away, fearing others wouldn't agree.
If those who were rejected saw this moment, they'd be furious enough to vomit blood.
Manager Liu looked helpless too, smiling bitterly, "Chairman, all along my job has been to squeeze money out of partners' hands. Now you want me to give money away... Besides, the current terms are generous enough, practically giving money away. If we push further, it'll be too obvious and they'll definitely get suspicious!"
"Does that mean the deal fell through?" Fu Zhou frowned.
"Not that it fell through, they just said they need to evaluate. But from President Wei's response, it seems she won't make the final decision..." Manager Liu said slowly.
Hearing this, Fu Zhou's face darkened.
Ruan Ling immediately shed tears.
Manager Liu had no idea what was happening and was completely at a loss.
Fu Zhou sighed, waved his hand, and said, "You go first!"
Manager Liu hurried out, feeling like if he stayed, he'd lose his mind.
All his life he'd been earning money for the company, and now being asked to give it away, he wondered if he was dreaming.
After Manager Liu left, Fu Zhou sighed, sat heavily on the sofa, feeling as if his backbone had been pulled out.
Ruan Ling sobbed, "This clearly means he doesn't agree; it seems he hasn't forgiven us."
Fu Zhou sighed. Although his thoughts were similar to Ruan Ling's, he comforted, "Don't think that way yet. We're still not sure if he's our child. And even if he is, he may not be certain we're his parents. After so many years, how much impression would there be? Our approach might be abrupt. After all, reaching out to others for collaboration with such generous terms abruptly, they, as a major company, are bound to be suspicious."
Ruan Ling was no ordinary woman. Half of Baisheng's vast enterprise was her doing. Hearing her husband's words, she knew he was comforting her, and paid no heed.
After a long time, Ruan Ling stopped crying, "Then we keep track. If they want to evaluate, let them. I can give up everything, but I must have my son!"
They dared not take drastic measures, needing first to gauge Yang Chen's attitude towards them.
Even so, they were uncertain in their hearts.
"Even if he really resents us, it's deserved. We failed to care for him." Fu Zhou said in a low voice.
Ruan Ling suddenly lifted her head and asked, "Didn't we entrust Yang Chen to a comrade of our father? Have we found him?"
Fu Zhou shook his head slightly, "The orphanage back then closed long ago. I pulled some strings and found those who stayed there, but they never returned after leaving..."
