The smile vanished from Jing Zhe's face as he hung up the phone, replaced by a chilling aura that seemed to seep into his bones.

"Pass down the word: give the land in Yunyantai to the Cui family."

The secretary-general sneered upon hearing his words, "The Cui family really dares to make such a statement. They dare to threaten you even before you're in that position. What will they be like once you're in that position?"

"If we don't give them some benefits, how can they take the bait? We need to investigate who Yunyantai has the ability to compete with the Cui family, give them a warning, and make them withdraw from the bidding. Let's go big."

With a bloodthirsty lick of his lips, Jing Zhe said with great interest.

Since the Cui family is willing to walk right into the line of fire, they shouldn't blame him for being heartless and ungrateful.

Oh, I forgot, there's absolutely no past affection between the two families; on the contrary, they have an irreconcilable hatred for each other.

"I'll take care of it right away."

Upon receiving the order, the secretary-general quickly left Jing Zhe's office.

Just before the bidding process, Shen Yuanfan was summoned for a meeting.

The person who came forward was the director of the bidding office.

"Mr. Shen, we've been friends for a long time, so I'll be frank with you. I hope you can withdraw from this bidding process."

They were quite familiar with each other, and the other party didn't stand on ceremony with him, speaking frankly.

Shen Yuanfan was stunned for a moment. Could it be that the notice had been sent out ahead of schedule?

"What does Director Li mean?"

"I'm sorry, brother, I have to play the villain because of orders from above. That piece of land has already been decided, and the bidding is just a formality."

Unofficial decision?

Who has such power...?

With a furrowed brow, Shen Yuanfan nodded in agreement. "It's just a piece of land. If we don't want it, we don't have to. It's just a pity. I originally planned to open a casino. Could you tell me which company I am?"

"It doesn't matter if I tell you, it will be announced sooner or later anyway, it's the Cui family."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuanfan frowned even more deeply. When did the Cui family acquire such powerful connections?

Knowing that the other party would never reveal who the powerful figure behind the Cui family was, he could only agree to give up the bid. The first thing he did after leaving the bidding office was to call Jing Li.

"Something went wrong with the land deal. The Cui family pulled some strings and got the land decided in advance. Director Li from the bidding office is someone I know quite well, and he told me directly. Hopefully, this won't go wrong."

Jing Li laughed when she heard this; she had never seen anyone so eager to court death.

However, this was not mentioned in the book, and this is not the first time that there has been a discrepancy between the events described in the novel and the reality.

Is this the butterfly effect she brought about?

"The Cui family is facing certain death without even realizing it. I wonder which big shot they offended. The other party has dug such a huge pit for them. The other party must be on our side."

Even if my guess is wrong, it's just a piece of land; giving it up is fine. There are plenty of other profitable projects; one more won't make a difference.

While comforting Shen Yuanfan, Jing Li was also wondering who was behind the attack on the Cui family.

"Although I had already made up my mind to give up, the way the Cui family did this makes me feel so uncomfortable..."

Shen Yuanfan sighed and complained.

"It's okay, I have a way to help you get revenge. Remember to take me with you on the day of the bidding."

Three days later, the bidding meeting was held as scheduled.

At the bidding site, Cui Qianhe and Cui Yu appeared with their lawyers. Unlike Cui Yu's reserved demeanor, Cui Qianhe was in high spirits, looking very pleased with himself.

Upon seeing Shen Yuanfan enter with Jing Li, the two took the initiative to greet them.

"Mr. Shen, it's been a long time. Is this your new love?"

Cui Qianhe looked at Jing Li with a look of disdain in his eyes.