Chapter 132 A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing! A Wealthy Overseas Chinese Businessman Arrives at the Door!
Qin Lie rushed back from the Xishan base overnight.
Upon entering the door and seeing his wife safe and sound, he finally felt half relieved, a weight lifted from his shoulders.
"What happened? What's wrong?" He pulled Jiang Wu up and down, looking her over as if afraid she was missing a single hair.
Jiang Wu told him everything that had happened in the studio and the appearance of that mysterious man.
When he heard that the unarmed craftsman's family had been deliberately harmed, Qin Lie's fists clenched so tightly that they cracked, and his eyes flashed with terrifying rage.
"Bastards! These inhuman beasts!"
But when Jiang Wu mentioned the man with the aura of a cultivator, Qin Lie's expression became more solemn than ever before.
"You mean...that person is...the same as you?"
“His aura is similar to mine, but much weaker, and his foundation is unstable and filled with a bloody smell. He must be a rogue cultivator who has gone astray,” Jiang Wu analyzed calmly. “I suspect that he is the person that the Lu family hired to deal with us, or rather, to deal with me.”
Qin Lie paced back and forth in the room, his face so gloomy it could drip water.
"The Lu family... well, what a Lu family! They're really going to completely break off all pretense of civility!"
“Now is not the time to investigate the Lu family.” Jiang Wu pulled him back. “The most urgent thing is to find out what these people are up to. Today they are just giving a warning; they will definitely take more direct action next.”
The couple stayed up all night, analyzing all the possibilities.
They all agreed that the enemy's ultimate target must be the "Black Shark" project, which Qin Lie was in charge of.
Jiang Wu was their chosen point of attack.
"Starting tomorrow, you're not going to the studio anymore. Just stay home!" Qin Lie said firmly. "I'll apply to the higher-ups to send a guard squad to protect you 24 hours a day!"
“No.” Jiang Wu shook her head. “That won’t work.”
"Why not?!" Qin Lie exclaimed anxiously.
“When will this passive defense end? Am I supposed to hide at home like a coward for the rest of my life?” Jiang Wu looked at him sharply. “Besides, the more worried you are about me, the more the enemy will target me. We can’t let them lead us by the nose.”
"Then what do you suggest we do?!"
"Wait," Jiang Wu said, uttering only one word.
"wait?"
“Yes, let’s wait for them to come to us.” Jiang Wu’s lips curled into a cold smile. “Since they’ve gone to such lengths, both warning and probing, they won’t give up easily. I suspect someone will soon appear before me in a capacity we can’t refuse.”
As expected.
Three days later, the "Wuse" studio reopened.
At 10 a.m., a brand-new black Mercedes-Benz sedan pulled up in front of the studio.
In an era when bicycles were still the mainstream mode of transportation, the appearance of a Mercedes-Benz instantly attracted the attention of all passersby.
The car door opened, and a man dressed in a sharp gray Versace suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses stepped out, surrounded by a group of bodyguards in black.
He looked to be around forty years old, tall, with a refined appearance, and the gleaming Rolex watch on his wrist further emphasized his wealthy and noble status.
"Excuse me, which one of you is Ms. Jiang Wu?" the man asked the hostess at the door politely in Mandarin with a slight Cantonese accent.
Zhou Nianci rushed out upon hearing the news, and was somewhat stunned by the scene before her.
"Hello, this is me. May I ask who you are?" Jiang Wu slowly walked out from the inner room, with a perfectly appropriate business smile on her face.
"Hello, Ms. Jiang! I've heard so much about you!"
The man immediately extended both hands to shake hands with Jiang Wu.
His face was full of smiles, which made him appear both enthusiastic and sincere.
"My name is Lin Zixiong, English name Peter, an American of Chinese descent, and I run a small clothing trading business in San Francisco."
As he spoke, he handed over a gold-embossed business card.
The business card reads: Lin Zixiong, Chairman of Pan Pacific Trading Group, USA.
Jiang Wu accepted the business card, her fingertips twitching slightly. She didn't shake hands with him, but simply nodded politely: "Mr. Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you. May I ask what brings you here?"
This Lin Zixiong is the newly planted head of the M country's intelligence agency in the Asian region, whom Jiang Wu confirmed with Qin Lie over the phone three days ago.
His information was top secret, and Qin Lie had to go through a lot of trouble to get it.
I never expected him to come to my door in person so quickly.
"Ms. Jiang, you're too kind!" Lin Zixiong seemed completely unconcerned by Jiang Wu's aloofness and remained enthusiastic.
"My trip back to China this time has two purposes: first, to trace my roots, and second, to investigate investment projects. I've heard so much about your 'Wu Se' studio while I was abroad!"
As he spoke, he casually glanced at the studio's furnishings, his eyes revealing undisguised admiration.
"Wow, amazing, truly amazing! To combine Chinese style with modern fashion so perfectly, this design concept is top-notch even in Paris or Milan!"
He went on and on praising himself, as if he were a shrewd businessman who had spotted a business opportunity.
"To be honest with you, Ms. Jiang, I have come here with the utmost sincerity!"
He gestured to his assistant behind him to open an elegant leather suitcase.
The suitcase didn't contain any business plans, but stacks of brand-new US dollars, bound with brown paper straps!
"Here is $100,000," Lin Zixiong's voice was full of enticement.
"I hope to buy out the exclusive overseas distribution rights for the 'Wu Se' brand for the next five years!"
"And this is just a deposit! Once we reach an agreement, the subsequent investment will be at least ten times that amount!"
One hundred thousand dollars!
In 1980s China, this was an astronomical sum that would drive anyone crazy!
Even the well-informed Zhou Nianci couldn't help but gasp, her eyes widening in astonishment.
This overseas Chinese businessman has quite the spending power!
Jiang Wu's face also revealed a look of shock and a hint of greed.
She looked at the box of bright green US dollars, and her breathing seemed to quicken.
"Mr. Lin... what... what do you mean by this?"
"The meaning is very simple." Lin Zixiong looked at Jiang Wu's expression, a hint of contempt flashing deep in his eyes.
In his view, there is no one who cannot be bought with money.
Especially women.
"I hope to have an in-depth and comprehensive cooperation with you, Ms. Jiang, and 'Wuse'."
"Our group boasts a global sales network and a top-notch marketing team. If you agree, I guarantee that within three years, the 'Wu Se' brand will become the most dazzling pearl in the world's luxury goods arena!"
He painted a magnificent and alluring picture.
"At that time, Ms. Jiang Wu will no longer be just the wife of Deputy Division Commander Qin; you will be a world-class fashion queen! You will have everything you desire: wealth, fame, status..."
His voice was like the devil's whisper, full of seduction.
Jiang Wu seemed to be moved by his words. Her eyes flickered, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, showing a look of both longing and hesitation.
“But… my husband… he might not agree to me cooperating with foreign businesses…” she said timidly.
"Deputy Division Commander Qin?" Lin Zixiong laughed, his laughter tinged with disdain.
"Ms. Jiang, if I may be so bold, a woman of your talent should not be confined to a small family. Your stage should be the whole world!"
"As for Deputy Division Commander Qin... I think men are sometimes just concerned about saving face. As long as we explain the benefits of cooperation clearly, I think he will understand."
He paused, then changed the subject, lowering his voice even further.
"Furthermore, if Ms. Jiang encounters any inconvenience, our group has connections overseas and can completely resolve your concerns. For example, we can help you and your family arrange a completely new, undisturbed identity and lifestyle abroad..."
The true intentions are revealed when the truth is finally revealed!
That's his real purpose!
Using business cooperation as bait, they actually plotted to defect!
Jiang Wu sneered inwardly, but her face showed an even more tempted expression.
"Mr. Lin...you mean..."
“What I mean is that the opportunity is right in front of you.” Lin Zixiong smiled and gestured for you to take it. “It’s up to you whether you’re willing to seize it.”
The air in the studio seemed to become hot and bothersome because of the box of US dollars and this huge temptation.
Zhou Nianci looked at Jiang Wu nervously, her palms sweating profusely.
She didn't know whether she should offer advice or not.
On one hand, there are huge, readily available benefits and international reputation.
On the other hand, however, lies an unfathomable political risk.
All eyes were focused on Jiang Wu.
We await her final decision.
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