Chapter 339 - 215: Still Need Black Wolfberries?

Chapter 339: Chapter 215: Still Need Black Wolfberries?

Miao Lei had expected this reaction.

He also knew it would be difficult to get him to part with money he’d already pocketed, so he settled for the next best thing.

"President Wan, you don’t have to give us the money now. We can do it by reducing the rent for the next term. How does that sound?"

"That won’t work either!"

Wan Chao’s tone softened slightly. He could stomach a small contribution if it was deducted from the next rental payment, but five million was far too much. It would directly impact his and his mistress’s quality of life!

’Damn it, I should have just sold to Junxiao Business Management back then. Mei from Tianlong International cashed out for 1.7 billion. The annual interest on that alone would be more than enough to live on.’

’I must have had my head stuffed with lard back then. The more I think about it, the angrier I get!’

"Xiao Miao, you go tell your group that Junxiao Business Management offered me two billion back then. Out of consideration for our partnership and my trust in you all, I didn’t sell. But you can’t just run my mall into the ground, betray my trust, and cause me such severe financial losses!"

’He’s spouting nonsense again,’ Miao Lei thought, forcing a smile as he listened.

"How about this: in light of our many years of cooperation, I’ll contribute one million to the project. This one million can be deducted from the next rental payment! You can figure out the rest on your own!"

"President Wan..."

Wan Chao cut him off, not letting Miao Lei say another word.

"And that’s final. If I don’t see results within two months, I’ll consider not renewing my contract with Minghan Business Management when it expires. There are plenty of other management companies out there who would be fighting tooth and nail to land a project like this!"

After Miao Lei left, Wan Chao thought for a moment, then picked up his phone. He composed a text message, then deleted it.

He rewrote it, deleted it again, and still didn’t send it.

He was starting to get nervous. He’d understood Miao Lei’s words clearly. Junxiao Square wasn’t just targeting Minghan Business Management—their real target was him. They wanted to crush the value of Wanhong Square and then acquire it!

Moreover, in the current state of affairs, Junxiao Business Management was paradoxically in no rush. If they truly drove Wanhong Square into the ground, no other competitor would dare take over the mess.

On top of that, given the current economic climate, even the owner of Wansheng was selling off projects. Who would dare take on a project like Wanhong Square, which was being focus-fired by Junxiao Business Management?

By then, Wan Chao would be in a world of hurt. He wouldn’t get a good price if he sold, but if he didn’t sell, the mall would be ruined. He wouldn’t even be able to lease out the spaces for a decent rate!

’Damn it, I’ve pissed off a maniac! They fight dirty!’

While some were miserable, others were thriving.

Meanwhile, Ding Yong’s Hongmeng Intelligent Selection Car business was booming.

He couldn’t keep cars in the showroom long enough to sell them. When business was this good, how could you not make money?

Besides, there were hardly any discounts on the cars, guaranteeing a healthy gross profit margin.

He instantly became known as the most successful case of a businessman transitioning out of Jiangzhou’s real estate circle. The threshold to his office was once again worn down by a constant stream of visitors.

The fair-weather friends who had gradually drifted away when he was down on his luck had all come flocking back.

But having been through it all, Ding Yong was no longer interested in such pointless socializing.

His strategy was now crystal clear: maintain his real estate business, but pour all his energy into new energy vehicles.

His new energy vehicle strategy was twofold. First was his partnership with Hongmeng Intelligent Selection. That part of the business was still in its infancy, but it had a promising future.

President Xu had once told him she would support his continued expansion in this field, with no upper limit.

President Xu’s words put Ding Yong completely at ease. It would be impossible for him to fund such an expansion himself in the short term, as his capital wasn’t liquid enough.

But if he didn’t expand now, he’d miss his chance once the market became saturated.

Needless to say, President Xu’s support was crucial. To Ding Yong, Xu Wu was his fated benefactor.

It was for this very reason that Ding Yong had already messaged Xu Wu, hoping to lend his efforts to the Junxing Auto side of things.

It was a thoughtful gesture. Naturally, Xu Wu wouldn’t turn away an experienced dealer like him, so she referred him to Xu Gang to coordinate. If any further support was needed, Xu Wu would arrange it then.

At Xu Wu’s current level, Ding Yong wouldn’t dare bother her with such trivialities. The affairs of a single dealer were nothing, not even to Xu Gang.

He was also using this as a pretext to stay in touch with President Xu and show his proactive attitude. Naturally, Xu Wu understood his intent.

Ding Yong’s only regret was Gao Yue’s departure. If she were still with him, his connection to the Junxiao Group would be even tighter.

Still, things weren’t so bad. He’d heard Gao Yue had landed a senior position directly within the Junxiao Group. ’After so many years as colleagues,’ he thought, ’Gao Yue will surely look out for old Ding.’

In her office, Gao Yue had just sent a message to Chen Xiao: "Boss, aren’t you going to come for an inspection? If you wait any longer, everything will be all healed!"

Chen Xiao replied: "Don’t worry. If it’s healed, I’ll just make some new ones for you!"

Gao Yue laughed softly to herself. "Shameless."

She wasn’t normally this bold. But the other day, Chen Xiao’s Endurance Value had gotten the better of him, and he’d taken advantage of her. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for her to be this proactive in her flirting.

"President Gao!"

It was Ding Yong, calling at that very moment.

Gao Yue had a great deal of respect for her former boss.

"President Ding, please, just call me Gao Yue!"

Ding Yong chuckled. ’Your status is higher than mine now,’ he thought. ’It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to use your first name.’

’Don’t be fooled by the fact that she’s only managing two hotels,’ he thought. He had no doubt about the Junxiao Group’s power to expand its empire. Just look at Junxiao Business Management—in such a short time, they had already caused such a huge stir!

"Actually, there is something I need your help with."

"Of course, President Ding. Just tell me what you need, and I guarantee I’ll give it my all."

"Well, for our company’s annual meeting this year... I was thinking of holding it at the Junxiao Lake Hotel. I was hoping you could give me a good deal, haha!"