In the end, after much back-and-forth reasoning, Chu Ruoxue finally persuaded Alex Lin to raise his valuation of the land to 650 million yuan.
However, there was an additional condition—Not only did she have to transfer the land, she also had to provide personnel from Licheng Group to participate in development.
There was no helping it.
Alex Lin had zero experience in real estate development.Meanwhile, Licheng Group was a well-established real estate company, equipped with a complete development system and an entire workforce of professional engineers.
He had no choice but to let her gain a bit more advantage.
Even so, Chu Ruoxue still felt she suffered a huge loss.
It felt as if he was carving flesh straight off her body.
With great grievance, she complained,"You really have no gentlemanly manners at all! You're fighting me over scraps!"
Alex Lin replied sincerely,"You're right! Most people call me playboy, rich second generation, prodigal heir…But no one has ever called me a gentleman."
Chu Ruoxue: "…"
She rubbed her flat stomach."Is the food ready yet? I'm starving."
Alex Lin pressed the call bell.
Soon after, all the dishes were delivered.
Chu Ruoxue's eyes widened."Sweet and sour ribs, steamed stonefish, spicy duck, eight-treasure soup…These are all my favorites! How did you know?"
Alex Lin smiled."I invited Miss Chu for business. Naturally, I had to prepare properly.Now, doesn't that count as gentlemanly?"
Seeing his bright, confident smile, Chu Ruoxue felt a strange flutter in her chest.Her heartbeat involuntarily sped up.
Her cheeks reddened."It's… acceptable."
Then they began eating.
Meanwhile, at Dragon Fang Capital—
The third protagonist, Zhao Tian, received Licheng Group's rejection and was completely stunned.
"Licheng Group actually rejected me?"
Not only rejected him—They chose to cooperate with Lin Investment Company instead?
"Why?! Was my offer not good enough?"
Zhao Tian was utterly confused.
He had offered extremely generous terms.The land was worth at most 600 million, yet he offered over 900 million.Wasn't this more than enough?
If it wasn't enough—he could raise it again!
After all, he knew this piece of land would bring tenfold profits in the future.
Spending a little more was nothing.
And he would even get the chance to block Alex Lin's future rise.Why wouldn't he take that opportunity?
Even if Licheng refused to sell, he would still be the best development partner.
A wealthy, lavish investor—Who wouldn't want that?
Suppressing his anger, Zhao Tian asked:
"Did you tell Licheng Group clearly?Even if they won't sell the land, we can still cooperate!They have the land, I have the money. Isn't that perfect?"
The middle-aged subordinate grimaced."I did tell them. But they still refused."
Zhao Tian's expression darkened.
His first attempt to challenge Alex Lin after his rebirth—Had ended in failure.
This stirred the fear he had once felt under Alex Lin's terrifying pressure in his previous life.
He couldn't accept this!
Was he going to lose to Alex Lin again after being reborn?
He waved his hand."Leave me. I need to think."
"Yes, Dragon King!"
After the room cleared, Zhao Tian sat alone, thinking hard.
He finally realized the real reason he lost.
Alex Lin had money.He was a local powerhouse in Mo Hai.He had the full support of the Lin Group behind him.
If Zhao Tian were in Licheng Group's position,He would also choose Alex Lin over some outsider capital.
Understanding this, Zhao Tian regained his confidence.
He sneered."Alex Lin… you really can't underestimate me."
"I admit, after being reborn, I grew arrogant.I thought I could rely on future knowledge and crush you easily."
"But this time… I will treat you as my true enemy."
"Are you ready?"
"Men!" he shouted.
Immediately, a group of black-clad subordinates entered."Dragon King, what are your orders?"
"Investigate Alex Lin, Lin Investment Company, and the Lin Group behind him!Monitor every move they make.Don't miss a single detail!"
"Yes, Dragon King!"
Three hours later, a thick dossier was placed before him.
Zhao Tian flipped through it—And two names made his expression twist with rage.
Ethan Chen.Ethan Ye.
"You two traitors!"
"Ethan Chen!Your fiancée was stolen, your career destroyed,And yet you still call him 'brother'?Do you feel no shame?!"
"And Ethan Ye—you're even worse!Your girlfriend was taken, your subordinates imprisoned,Yet you still help him earn hundreds of millions?!"
"You two are the ultimate traitors!Even I am ashamed of knowing you!"