Chapter 106 He Had a Backup Plan

The two teams entered one after the other.

Time ticked by, and the discussion on the live stream page grew increasingly heated.

Almost everyone overwhelmingly believed that Zhao Mobai would win without any doubt.

"It's all settled! Congratulations in advance, Mr. Zhao!"

"Zhu Jin is just going through the motions, making a heroic sacrifice."

"Tsk tsk, it used to be a two-horse race, but it seems that the Zhao family will dominate from now on."

Shen Shuangmiao turned off the live chat, not wanting to see any more of those comments from those just watching the show.

She picked up the now-cold coffee, took a sip, and the bitter taste spread.

Just then, the live stream suddenly switched.

The camera was pointed at the exit of the venue.

The reporter reported, "Breaking news: the bidding meeting has ended! Both teams are about to leave!"

The image shook for a moment, then stabilized.

The doors to the venue opened, and two groups of people walked out almost simultaneously.

All eyes immediately turned to them.

However, to their surprise, Zhu Jin did not appear dejected.

Zhao Mobai, who was walking in front, had completely lost his usual lazy smile, replaced by an undisguised livid and gloomy expression.

He pursed his lips tightly, his eyes were frighteningly cold, and he exuded a terrifyingly low pressure.

Even his team members were terrified, keeping their heads down and not daring to make a sound.

On the other side, Zhu Jin was still walking at the very front.

His steps were steady and composed, his dark eyes were full of sharp light, and a cold sneer played on his lips.

Everyone was stunned!

What happened?

That expression is off!

What happened to the prediction that Zhao Mobai would win easily and Zhu Jin would suffer a crushing defeat?

It looks like it's upside down!

The reporters also keenly sensed the strange atmosphere and swarmed forward instantly.

Their microphones and cameras were practically shoved in the faces of the two main characters.

"Mr. Zhao! Mr. Zhao! What were the bidding results? Did the Zhao family win?"

"Mr. Zhu! You seem very relaxed. Are you confident about the outcome?"

"Presidents, could you please give us a hint..."

The cacophony of questions drowned out the room.

Zhao Mobai's face was extremely ugly. Ignoring all the questions, he walked straight towards the Maybach under the protection of his bodyguards, his steps so fast they seemed to fly.

Zhu Jin stopped in front of the car.

He slowly turned around and glanced at the countless flashing cameras.

Zhu Jin said nothing, but the arrogant and cold smile on his lips deepened slightly. He then opened the car door, bent down, and got in.

The Cullinan sped away.

The crowd looked at each other, discussing amongst themselves.

Shen Shuangmiao stared intently at the chaotic live broadcast, her fingertips gripping the mouse turning slightly white.

What was the final result?

Fu Xuan had come over at some point, and after watching, he was also full of surprise.

"What's going on? Could it be that Zhu Jin won?"

Shen Shuangmiao moved her lips, completely bewildered.

"The mole hasn't been caught yet, so how did he win? That's impossible, unless the project was pre-selected for him."

In an instant, she felt even more disconnected.

Is the Zhu Jin who knelt before her, begging to be her lover even if it meant going bankrupt, the real one, or the Zhu Jin who seemed to be in complete control in the live stream just now?

Seeing her complicated emotions, Fu Xuan sighed.

"Don't overthink it. Let's ask Zhao Mobai when he gets back."

Shen Shuangmiao was absent-minded and could only nod.

Half an hour later.

Zhao Mobai returned to the Zhao Group.

He was like a wounded lone wolf, exuding a fierce aura.

The moment the elevator doors opened, the whispers in the office area outside instantly fell silent.

All the employees held their breath, lowered their heads, and stole glances at Zhao Mobai out of the corner of their eyes.

Zhao Mobai didn't look at anyone and went straight to the office.

Bang!

The door slammed shut with a loud bang, making everyone's heart skip a beat.

Everyone held their breath, afraid of disturbing the person inside.

Shen Shuangmiao sat in her office, her fingertips icy cold.

With Zhao Mobai's return, the news spread.

The outside was filled with the sounds of employees writing and discussing.

"The Zhu family won; President Zhao was outmaneuvered."

"We're fucked……"

Shen Shuangmiao couldn't sit still any longer, so she got up and headed to the top floor CEO area.

Lu Jie stood guard outside the office like a gatekeeper, his face more solemn than ever before.

“Miss Shen,” he stopped Shen Shuangmiao, his voice low and pleading, “you’d better not go in now. Several long-time shareholders are here, and the situation inside isn’t good.”

The next second, a faint cracking sound of a teacup shattering could be heard from inside the door.

Shen Shuangmiao's heart sank.

She returned to her floor, feeling lost and unsure of what to do.

3:07 PM.

Her electronic devices began to be flooded with breaking news from major financial platforms.

[A dramatic reversal! Zhao Mobai suffers a crushing defeat after failing to win the bid!]

[The Zhao family's defection plan backfires, and Zhu Jin uses a clever scheme to achieve a decisive victory!]

The article reveals that Zhu Jin already knew about the mole and had set up a counter-trap.

He deliberately leaked the core plan of an inflated price, and gave it to Zhao Mobai, the pawn Zhao Mobai had planted.

At the bidding meeting, Zhu Jin not only won with his advantage, but also found several illegal projects by the Zhao family.

The Zhao family not only suffered a disastrous project failure, but also faced a serious credibility crisis.

Shen Shuangmiao read through the text word by word, her fingers icy cold.

I see.

That night, Zhu Jin knelt before her, his eyes broken, saying things like bankruptcy was fine, indicating he wasn't truly desperate.

That was a test.

He showed her his most wretched and pathetic side, offering it to her like a sacrifice, hoping to see if she would soften her heart.

Her choice ultimately determined the fate of the Zhao family.

Even if Zhao agrees to forgive Zhu Jin, she will not win; if she does not turn back and does not forgive, Zhao will lose even more completely.

This is Zhu Jin's style.

Despite his seemingly humble demeanor, he actually maintained complete control over everything.

Perhaps her unwillingness to turn back was the one thing Zhu Jin could least control in his life.

Shen Shuangmiao suddenly found it ridiculous.

...

As the workday drew to a close, the door to the CEO's office finally opened again.

Zhao Mobai came out.

After just a few hours of torment, he felt as if all his energy had been drained away.

He ignored all the probing gazes and walked toward the elevator.

Upon seeing him, Shen Shuangmiao almost instinctively ran over and stood in front of him.

“Zhao Mobai…”

Zhao Mobai stopped, his empty gaze slowly focusing on her face. He stared for several seconds before he seemed to recognize her. His lips twitched with difficulty.

"You saw it?" his voice was hoarse. "Are you satisfied now?"

Without waiting for her reply, he continued talking to himself.

"It's gone, the project is gone, and the initial investment of tens of billions of yuan has all gone down the drain."

"The investors we had previously agreed to meet just called and want to withdraw all their investment..."

Zhao Mobai took a deep breath, and his shoulders slumped down.

"The Zhao family has never encountered such a hurdle in all these decades. Their cash flow may be about to dry up."

Shen Shuangmiao looked at his unprecedentedly vulnerable appearance, and even breathing became difficult.

"Is there any other way now?"