"What? Not enough?" Seeing Nanrong Wanqing hesitated to speak, Ling Chen couldn’t help but ask, "Should I add a few more million?"
"No, it’s not necessary." Nanrong Wanqing snapped back to reality, looking at Ling Chen with a complex expression. In the past, if there was anything worth being proud of, it was her identity as the chairman of the Hongyu Group. But now, it seed that this identity which she used to take pride in had beco unimpressive in the presence of Ling Chen.
After much hesitation, Nanrong Wanqing decided not to inquire about Ling Chen’s source of funds. In the past, she could ask, but now it wasn’t appropriate as they were just ordinary friends. Being just ordinary friends ant she shouldn’t pry into his privacy.
"I will accept this check. When you have ti, go to the Old City with Nanrong Hao, and whichever piece of land you fancy, tell him directly and let him act as a representative to sign the purchase contract with you."
"Okay." Ling Chen nodded and said, "I’ll be on my way then. You carry on." With that, Ling Chen stood up and headed straight for the office door.
Upon reaching the door, Ling Chen’s steps slightly faltered, and he couldn’t help but turn around, only to find Nanrong Wanqing’s gaze locked onto him. As their eyes t, Ling Chen smiled lightly and reminded her, "Don’t overwork yourself, make sure to rest."
"Thank you for your concern!" Nanrong Wanqing opened her mouth, holding back many words in her heart, but only these few ca out.
Leaving the chairman’s office, Ling Chen greeted Wang Lan and then stepped into the elevator. He found it odd as Wang Lan’s gaze had seed peculiar, sowhat... intimate.
In a morning’s ti, accompanied by Nanrong Hao, Ling Chen quickly chose a piece of land, spanning over fifteen hundred square ters, located at the southernmost part of the Old City. The main reason for selecting this area was because it was relatively secluded, at quite a distance away from the busy downtown.
In fact, Qiu Yong and others had suggested to Ling Chen that the location of Dragon Tiger Tower should emulate Heavenly chanism Pavilion, selecting a secluded, unpeopled area, but Ling Chen dismissed this suggestion outright without a second thought.
It’s absurd; what era are we in now, still holding onto those old ways? Besides, the reason Heavenly chanism Pavilion didn’t relocate was due to its historical heritage. A long ti ago, Heavenly chanism Pavilion no longer hid deep in the mountains, with branches established in major cities like Beijing. Therefore, Ling Chen would never be like Heavenly chanism Pavilion.
In his view, East Sea City was undoubtedly the best choice because it was within his realm of influence. Regardless of what happened, he could instantly receive information. Furthermore, building Dragon Tiger Tower in East Sea City would further strengthen his control over the city.
Now that the location was selected, the next step was to subcontract the project, striving to complete construction in the shortest possible ti.
Ling Chen had already planned that Dragon Tiger Tower didn’t need to be built too high; three or four stories would suffice. In this regard, Tang Guolun was undoubtedly an expert. After all, he was an escape artist who knew how to construct a fortress-like defensive building.
Not half an hour after receiving his call, Tang Guolun arrived at Ling Chen’s location. Examining the spot Ling Chen had chosen, Tang Guolun remarked, "This is a nice place, according to your requirents, it might take up to six months to complete."
"Six months? Isn’t that too long? Boss Tang, can’t you speed it up?"
"No problem, as long as there’s money, anything is possible. We can hire more construction teams to work overti, day and night, probably finish in two to three months. However, the costs may double or even increase further."
Ling Chen smiled faintly, indifferent, and said, "Money isn’t an issue. Just ask the big guy for funds, however much you need."
"OK!" With Ling Chen’s assurance, Tang Guolun promptly sought construction teams to take on the job.
anwhile,
At the Heavenly chanism Pavilion.
Knock, knock, knock!
"Co in."
Su i pushed open the door and walked into Su He’s room, seeing him seated on an old rattan chair, eyes fixed on the gradually withering leaves outside the window, exuding a natural and harmonious aura.
Looking at this simple room, Su i appeared sowhat helpless. There were plenty of accommodations at Heavenly chanism Pavilion, yet Su He insisted on living in his old room which hadn’t been inhabited for over a decade, exposed to the elents and now worn out.
"Girl, what brings you to ?" Su He didn’t turn around. Without his orders, no one would disturb him. Although he had returned to Heavenly chanism Pavilion, Su i was the Pavilion Master, handling both big and small matters while Su He continued living peacefully.
"Grandfather, why haven’t you gone out for a walk these days? Staying cooped up in the room every day might harm your health."
Su He chuckled softly, "Your grandfather’s health isn’t that fragile." He sighed lightly, "After being alone for so long, I’m not accustod to environnts with many people; it’s more tranquil to be alone. By the way, is there news about Ling Kun?"
"Nothing yet. The Heavenly chanism Order was issued almost half a month ago, but Ling Kun is still missing."
"If he were easy to find, there would be no need for the Heavenly chanism Order. Girl, if Ling Kun really did collude in murdering your parents, what will you do?"
Su i opened her mouth but ultimately chose silence. If it were before, she would have told Su He without hesitation that the culprit must pay with blood. However, ever since learning about Ling Kun’s identity, Su i was torn by a difficult choice.
Ling Kun was Ling Chen’s father; killing Ling Kun would sever the relationship between Heavenly chanism Pavilion and Ling Chen. But what worried Su i the most was Ling Chen turning Heavenly chanism Pavilion into an enemy.
"Grandfather, what’s your thoughts? Ling Chen is your disciple..."
"If Ling Kun really did it, I will definitely kill him; there’s no need to hesitate about that. As for Ling Chen, he’s a promising talent, but unfortunately, I can’t have both. If the relationship is severed, so be it. If he insists on revenge against us, then we’ll have no choice but to deal with him as well to eliminate future troubles."
Hearing this, Su i’s heart trembled slightly, evidently surprised by Su He’s decisiveness.
"Girl, as the Pavilion Master of Heavenly chanism Pavilion, you absolutely mustn’t be soft-hearted. So matters require decisiveness; otherwise, they will only lead to endless trouble."
"Yes, I understand."
"Go now, let have so peace. Unless it’s urgent, don’t disturb ."
Coming out of the room, Su i looked up at the sky. Not long ago, it was clear and cloudless, but now it was covered with thick clouds, a heavy rain was imminent.
Reflecting on the conversation with Su He, Su i felt gloomy, as if sothing was blocking her chest, making it hard to breathe. She had always regarded Ling Chen as a very good friend, and being the Pavilion Master of Heavenly chanism Pavilion, having friends was a luxury. Ling Chen was the only one she could talk to. But no one expected such circumstances would arise.
The drizzle descended from above, and Su i sighed softly, hoping one day she wouldn’t have to stand against Ling Chen.
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