Chapter 93 Being Deceived

The gentle, flowing voice stirred ripples in Xie Nanzhi's heart.

Over the years, she has experienced so much, but no one has ever asked her if she has had a hard time, and she herself has never even thought about it.

But today, I was asked this question by someone who can't even be considered a friend.

It must have been tough, right?

Yes, it's very hard work.

She has faced many hardships along the way.

Xie Nanzhi frowned, a strange feeling rising in her heart. She composed herself, and when she pushed Wei Chizheng away again, the mist in her eyes had dissipated.

With a calm gaze, she was once again the invincible Xie Nanzhi.

"This is the road beneath my feet, the road I must walk no matter what."

Wei Chizheng met her gaze, his calm expression masking the heartache in his eyes. He put his hands in his pockets and smiled, "Yeah, I know."

The two parted ways in the parking lot, and the first thing Wei Chi did after getting into his car was to contact Mu Lin.

Wei Chizheng sat steadily, watching Xie Nanzhi's car drive away from the parking lot, his expression returning to its usual serious and indifferent look.

Mu Lin answered immediately, "Second Master, what are your orders?"

Wei Chizheng said in a deep voice, "I don't want any media to make a big deal out of what happened at the school anniversary celebration today. Go and handle it."

Mu Lin: "Okay, I'll go arrange it right away."

Xie Nanzhi didn't take the little incident at the school anniversary celebration seriously, but since it was about her own situation, she couldn't help but pay more attention to it.

What happened yesterday should have already escalated by today, and given Xie Xiyan's nature, she wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

But the entire internet remained calm, without a trace.

Xie Nanzhi was puzzled for a moment, wondering who was helping her behind the scenes?

Could it be him?

Just then, someone knocked on the door and came in. "Mr. Nan, a company has sent someone over to discuss the 30% share of Dejia Wharf with you."

Xie Nanzhi asked absentmindedly, "Which company?"

"A shipping company, established ten years ago, seems to be changing its business in recent years."

Xie Nanzhi put down what she was doing and thought carefully. "Go and find me the information about this shipping company. Have them wait for me in the reception room for a while, and then arrange for someone to bring me two cups of coffee."

"yes."

The people from Jin Xin Shipbuilding were taken to the reception room. On the way there, they overheard people whispering among themselves.

"I heard that we're having a hard time getting paid this month."

“I also heard the finance department mention this. They said we don’t have any money in our accounts. No wonder Mr. Nan wanted to sell 30% of the dock.”

"Let me tell you, what does a complete novice like her know about business management? If it weren't for the difficulty of finding a job these days, I would have quit long ago."

The two men from Jin Xin Shipbuilding looked at each other in bewilderment upon hearing this.

Then, one of them asked the staff member in charge of reception, "Is your company really in such dire straits right now?"

The receptionist sighed, "To be honest, the company is in a state of discontent. Ever since President Nan took over Yuanzheng and acquired Dejia Wharf, the problem of a shortage of funds has remained unresolved. The money President Nan used to buy the wharf was all borrowed. She never really understood the industry and just went ahead with reckless and aggressive moves. It's no wonder there were problems. So, out of desperation, she thought of selling 30% of the share to temporarily alleviate the current crisis."

The two understood and then followed the receptionist to the reception room.

About ten minutes later, Xie Nanzhi arrived late, saying, "I'm so sorry to have kept you both waiting."

Jin Xin sent the general manager and the marketing director. The two men were smiling. The director spoke first, "Waiting a little while is nothing. Mr. Nan is a very busy person, and we can understand."

They just exchanged pleasantries and then got down to business.

The general manager asked, "What is Mr. Nan's acceptable price range?"

Xie Nanzhi said in a calm tone, "One hundred million."

The general manager and the director exchanged glances, and then the general manager said with a smile, "If I remember correctly, Mr. Nan originally bought it for 300 million, and now he's asking for 100 million to sell 30% of the share?"

Xie Nanzhi leaned back on the sofa, a smile playing on her lips. "That's right, I spent 300 million to buy it, but I can't just lose money to make a name for myself."

"That makes sense, but since President Nan is in such a hurry to make a move, one hundred million might be a bit too high."

Xie Nanzhi had just carefully reviewed Jin Xin's information. It was an established shipping company, but in recent years it had been in an awkward situation of being unable to transform, and its overall operation was not good.

Under these circumstances, it is truly unreasonable that they would be willing to spend money to buy a share of the dock.

unless……

Xie Nanzhi remained calm and composed, especially in times like these, it was essential to stay composed.

She picked up her coffee and took a sip, her beautiful eyes lifting slightly. "It seems you've done quite a bit of research, even knowing I'm in a hurry to sell. However, Dejia Wharf is a highly sought-after property, and many people are eyeing it. Just because you're unwilling to pay the money doesn't mean others aren't."

Just as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door of the reception room. "Mr. Nan, Mr. Wei would like to talk to you about the dock."

Xie Nanzhi paused for half a second.

Wei Chizheng also came to join in the fun.

Before Xie Nanzhi could think further, Wei Chizheng and Mu Lin swaggered in.

Wei Chizheng was the leader. His tall figure, dressed in an expensive suit, stood out from the crowd. His unrestrained demeanor carried a hint of arrogance.

"One hundred million, I'll take it."

Immediately, Jin Xin's people couldn't sit still. The manager stood up abruptly, "President Nan, there has to be a first-come, first-served order. There's no reason for someone to intercept someone in the middle."

At that time, Xie Nanzhi understood somewhat why Wei Chi had come all this way.

She said calmly, "That's right, there should be a first-come, first-served principle, but doesn't Jin Xin think one hundred million is too much?"

Jin Xin's people immediately relented, "One hundred million it is."

Are you getting anxious?

Xie Nanzhi revealed a barely perceptible smile, and then heard Wei Chizheng say, "President Nan, I'm willing to add another 20 million."

This time, Jin Xin's men panicked completely and walked straight up to Wei Chizheng, demanding, "What do you mean? Are you maliciously raising prices? How can you do this?"

Mu Lin didn't stand on ceremony and pushed the man away. "Just talk, why are you standing so close? Besides, our second master has money and wants to spend it, is it any of your business?"

"You..." Jin Xin was quite angry, but he calmed down. "President Nan, I'll make a call and be right back."

Xie Nanzhi replied, "Do as you please."

Jin Xin's director stayed in the reception room, while the man went out to make the call himself.

He found a quiet place, pressed a series of numbers, and reported the current situation.

A few minutes later, the man walked in, regaining his composure. He said to Xie Nanzhi, "President Nan, we are also willing to offer an additional 20 million. If possible, we hope to sign the contract today."

Wei Chizheng sat at the very edge, fiddling with a silver lighter in one hand and secretly observing with his legs crossed.

Seemingly after some deliberation, Xie Nanzhi made her decision a few seconds later.

She stood up and proactively shook hands with Jin Xin's people, saying, "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

Jin Xin's men breathed a sigh of relief and were about to shake hands when Wei Chizheng suddenly grabbed Xie Nanzhi's hand.