He seemed to have made a huge concession, his tone heavy with the weight of "considering the greater good." "Let's put it this way! I'll personally go to Jardine Matheson and mediate! I'll do my best to convince Sir Newbigin to consider this special... loan cooperation plan. As for that three-year release clause you mentioned... and your desire for the Jardine Matheson staff to complete the handover within a week after taking over Hong Kong Land... I believe Sir Newbigin will fully consider your special needs and... the prospects for our future strategic cooperation."
On the other end of the phone, Lin Huowang's lips curled up silently into an icy arc, but his voice revealed just the right amount of "eagerness" at the right time:
"Boss Chen Bi is truly wise and righteous! He has a great vision! Xiaolin, I am deeply grateful! I will definitely not let you down! Then... everything depends on you. Waiting for your good news?"
He was like a child who had received a promise, his words full of expectation and trust.
Chen Bi listened to the other party's suddenly "enthusiastic" tone, and he knew clearly in his heart—this Xiaolin Tianwang had perfectly blended greed and "innocence." He gripped the microphone, his eyes sweeping across the dazzling neon lights of Central outside the floor-to-ceiling window, finally settling on the blurred outline of the Jardine House in the distance. Inside was Newbigin, about to explode in anger. Convincing that trapped beast...it would probably take some effort, but there were still bargaining chips.
Shen Bi's response was full of confidence that he was in control of the situation:
"Don't worry, Mr. Xiaolin. I'll have a thorough discussion with Sir Newbigin right now. I believe we'll soon reach a satisfactory outcome for both of us."
The phone was hung up and a busy tone sounded in the empty study.
Shen Bi straightened his back, his eyes sharp as an eagle. He once again picked up the special line that went directly to the top floor of Jardine Matheson.
The battle to determine the ownership of Hong Kong's top assets has been decided. And the one who suffered the most profound defeat may be the one who believed he was still in the game.
The call was connected, and before the other party could say anything, Shen Bi's unquestionable order was issued: "Niubijian, come to my office... now! This is related to the share price of the Landmark Group and your... Get out of here unscathed!"
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