Chapter 318 Negotiation

"Go to the bank for a loan."

Chen Ziming smiled wryly. "Grandpa, the bank has already rejected us. They said the Chen family is too risky right now."

Old Master Chen paced back and forth in his study, veins bulging on his face.

"Then let's go find other families."

“I’ve tried everything,” Chen Ziming said. “The Li family, the Zhao family, and the Sun family are all watching and waiting. No one is willing to lend us money at this time.”

Old Master Chen slammed his fist on the table.

Damn it!

Just then, the butler knocked on the door and came in.

"Sir, Ms. Fang from the Huo family has arrived."

Old Master Chen was stunned for a moment, then sneered.

"She's quick on her feet. Let her in."

A few minutes later, Fang Lanxin entered the study. She was wearing a well-tailored black suit, her hair was neatly styled in a bun, and her face was expressionless.

"Grandpa Chen," Fang Lanxin said, sitting down on the sofa. "It's been a long time."

Old Master Chen stared at her, his eyes dark and gloomy.

"Ms. Fang, have you come here to laugh at me?"

“No,” Fang Lanxin said. “I’m here to discuss business.”

Chen Ziming sneered. "Ms. Fang, you've pushed the Chen family to this point; what business are you still talking about?"

Fang Lanxin looked at him.

"Mr. Chen, in the business world, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests."

Old Master Chen sat down.

"Tell me, what do you want?"

“I want three things.” Fang Lanxin held up three fingers. “First, the Chen family must issue a public apology and admit that they instructed Wang Xiufang to harm me.”

Chen Ziming's expression changed.

"impossible!"

"Let me finish," Fang Lanxin said. "Secondly, the Chen family must hand over the land in the South District."

Old Master Chen's eyes turned cold.

"That piece of land is the lifeblood of the Chen family."

“I know,” Fang Lanxin said, “so I will pay you, and buy it at 80% of the market price.”

Old Master Chen fell silent.

That piece of land is indeed valuable, but what the Chen family lacks right now is cash. If Fang Lanxin really buys it at 80% of the market price, the Chen family's cash flow will be able to hold out.

"And the third one?" Old Master Chen asked.

Fang Lanxin's eyes sharpened.

"I need to know if Old Master Huo's death has anything to do with the Chen family."

Old Master Chen's expression changed.

"What do you mean"

“Old Master Chen, you know what I mean,” Fang Lanxin said. “Before Old Master Huo passed away, he was investigating that land. His death was too sudden; I don’t believe it was an accident.”

Chen Ziming stood up.

"Ms. Fang, you are framing me!"

“I’m not framing anyone,” Fang Lanxin said. “I just want to know the truth. If Grandpa Chen can give me a satisfactory answer, I will not only buy that land, but also help the Chen family through this crisis.”

Grandpa Chen stared at Fang Lanxin and remained silent for a long time.

"Ms. Fang, do you really want to know?"

"yes."

Old Master Chen sighed.

“Alright, I’ll tell you,” he said. “Old Master Huo’s death is indeed related to the Chen family.”

Fang Lanxin clenched her fists.

"Go on."

“Back then, Mr. Huo found out the truth about that land. He knew that the Chen family had taken it away through improper means,” Mr. Chen said. “He came to me and said he would sue to the end. I advised him to let it go, but he wouldn’t listen.”

Fang Lanxin's breathing became rapid.

"Then what"

“Then I had someone tamper with his medicine,” Mr. Chen said. “Mr. Huo already had heart disease, and those medicines accelerated his deterioration. He passed away three months later.”

Fang Lanxin stood up, her eyes red.

"You admit it."

“I admit it,” said Mr. Chen, “but Ms. Fang, so many years have passed. Even if you sue me, you have no evidence.”

Fang Lanxin sneered.

"Who says I have no evidence?"

She took a voice recorder out of her bag and placed it on the table.

“Grandpa Chen, I recorded everything you just said.”

Chen Ziming's expression changed drastically.

"you!"

But Old Master Chen smiled.

“Ms. Fang, do you think I’m that easy to fool?” he said. “The court will not accept this recording.”

“I know,” Fang Lanxin said, “but I can hand it over to the media. Then the Chen family’s reputation will be completely ruined.”

Old Master Chen's smile froze.

Fang Lanxin continued, "Old Master Chen, I'll give you two choices. First, agree to my three conditions, and I'll help the Chen family through this crisis. Second, I'll release this recording and bring the Chen family to its complete ruin."

Old Master Chen stared at Fang Lanxin with a gloomy look in his eyes.

He didn't speak for a long time.

"I promise you."

Fang Lanxin breathed a sigh of relief.

"I will have my lawyer come and discuss the specific details with you tomorrow."

After saying that, she turned and left.

As Fang Lanxin stepped out of the Chen family mansion, she realized that her hands were trembling.

She seemed very calm just now, but she was actually extremely nervous inside.

Fortunately, Mr. Chen fell for it.

Guan Jingshen's car was parked at the entrance. When he saw Fang Lanxin come out, he immediately got out of the car.

"Lanxin, how are you?"

Fang Lanxin handed him the voice recorder.

"Listen to it."

Guan Jingshen took the recorder, and after listening to it, his face turned ashen.

"That old bastard, he really killed Old Master Huo."

“Yes,” Fang Lanxin said. “Jing Shen, we’ve finally figured it out.”

Guan Jingshen grasped her hand.

"Lanxin, you've worked hard."

Fang Lanxin shook her head.

"It's not hard work. As long as I can avenge Old Master Huo, it's all worth it."

The two got into the car and drove towards the villa.

On the way, Fang Lanxin received a call from Huo Qibang.

"Mom, how are things going with the Chen family?"

“It’s settled,” Fang Lanxin said. “Old Master Chen agreed to my terms.”

“That’s great!” Fok Kai-pong said. “Mom, you’re amazing.”

“This is the result of everyone’s hard work,” Fang Lanxin said. “By the way, Qibang, go to the Chen family tomorrow and discuss the specific contract details with them.”

"good."

After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin leaned back in her seat.

Finally, it's all coming to an end.

The next day, Kenneth Fok went to the Chan family home with his lawyer.

The negotiations went very smoothly.

The Chen family agreed to issue a public apology and admitted to instructing Wang Xiufang to harm Fang Lanxin.

The Chen family handed over the land in the southern district, and the Huo family acquired it at 80% of the market price.

As for the cause of Mr. Huo's death, Mr. Chen wrote a written statement admitting that he had someone tamper with the medicine.

However, this statement will not be made public; it will remain with the Huo family as evidence.

After signing the contract, Kenneth Fok returned to the company.

Fang Lanxin nodded in satisfaction after reading the contract.

"well done."

Kenneth Fok smiled.

"Mom, we won this time."

“Yes,” Fang Lanxin said, “but Qibang, remember, there are no permanent winners in the business world. We must always be vigilant.”

"I know."

That afternoon, the Chen family issued a public apology statement.

In the statement, the Chen family admitted to instructing Wang Xiufang to harm Fang Lanxin and expressed their deepest apologies.

At the same time, the Chen family announced that they would transfer the land in the southern district to the Huo family.

The news caused an uproar in the port city's business community.

"The Chen family has actually bowed down to the Huo family."

"Fang Lanxin is a truly remarkable woman."

"I heard that the Chen family's cash flow has dried up and they have no choice but to ask the Huo family for help."

Various rumors are flying around.

But Fang Lanxin didn't care.

She sat in her office, looking out at the night view of the port city, and finally felt a sense of relief.

Grandpa Huo, I have avenged you.