I just don't know why Old Master Gu specifically arranged for Gu Ying to return to China and take over the business dealings with Lu Fan.
Lu Fan was polite in his words, but his expression remained unchanged.
The man surnamed Huang is cunning and treacherous, but the man surnamed Gu is no less so.
He flexed his muscles, and only then did Old Master Gu show genuine sincerity in his cooperation.
Gu Ying glanced around, poured tea for Lu Fan, and spoke on behalf of her father-in-law: "President Lu has made great strides in the stock market today. His foresight and wisdom are truly admirable."
Lu Fan didn't respond, and neither did Grandpa Gu.
Gu Ying, however, had the ability to keep the atmosphere from becoming awkward. She pursed her cherry lips and smiled:
"I heard that the Wang family is making moves in Jinghai City, and President Lu already knows about their investment target? However, I've received information that it's just a smokescreen set up by the Wang family to create a diversion. Please don't fall for it."
Gu Ying's voice was innocent and playful, but Lu Fan remained unmoved.
The Gu family's roots are incredibly deep, and their desire to return to their homeland from abroad has even made Elder Huang wary.
Lu Fan didn't believe that Gu Ying was incompetent and that she could represent the Gu family in the fight against the enemy just because she was innocent and charming.
As for the Wang family's plans, Lu Fan had already deduced them from Sun Dehu. His attendance at the meeting was also a clear indication that he wanted to board the Gu family's "thief ship," so he naturally had to weigh the pros and cons: "If you really want to cooperate, then help me deal with the successor that Old Huang has chosen for me."
Old Master Gu went straight to the point: "The Nangong family?"
There's a reason why Old Master Huang is wary of the Gu family.
If Nangong Qun hadn't personally visited him, Lu Fan would never have known that Old Huang was discarding him after he had served his purpose, and was already training new people to replace him.
Gu Ying blinked and smiled, "Without a successor, Old Master Huang can only continue to rely on President Lu? Our Gu family can't tolerate someone taking the rice bowl of two families, right, Grandpa?"
Lu Fan sensed the threat in her voice, but calmly smiled and said, "What's wrong with continuing to rely on me? My cooperation with you is naturally mutually beneficial!"
Hearing the emphasis on "cooperation" in his pronunciation, Old Master Gu knew that it would take some time and effort to completely bind Lu Fan to their side and make him work for them!
Helping Lu Fan settle the matter with his successor could also be an opportunity.
So without much hesitation, he agreed.
Although Old Master Gu was smiling, his cloudy eyes were filled with a sharp and cold glint.
"But since the Gu family has done this for you, how does President Lu intend to repay us?"
Lu Fan mimicked Gu Ying's wink and asked, "What, didn't you make enough money in the stock market today?"
He had known for a long time that the Gu family's reach was too far, even having spies from the other side in his guild.
This time, sacrificing the Wang family's flesh to feed Old Master Gu's eagle was worthwhile. With the business settled, several rounds of drinks had already been consumed.
The chefs at this private garden are of the same caliber as those at state banquets.
With a feast prepared and Gu Ying keeping everyone entertained with her witty remarks, the meal was a delightful one for both host and guests.
After Lu Fan had eaten and drunk his fill, he took his leave.
At Old Master Gu's suggestion, Gu Ying stood up to see him off: "Mr. Lu is drunk, shall I drive him home?"
Lu Fan scoffed and waved his hand, "A honey trap? I can't handle that."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Fan had already turned into the porch, glaring menacingly at Gu Ying: "Madam, our CEO Lu has a family. Please have some self-respect."
Lu Fan, who had summoned the driver and bodyguard, chuckled and saw Gu Ying blushing from being teased. He waved his hand, then steadily got into the car and drove away.
There was not a trace of drunkenness in him.
Gu Ying stamped her foot and went to report back to Old Master Gu without mentioning it.
The next day.
Lu Fan and Sun Dehu met at the Construction Group.
After meeting with the existing leadership, Sun Dehu hesitated for a moment before asking directly:
"President Lu, I wonder if you will be making any more investments in Nanshan in the future?" Lu Fan thought Sun Dehu was going to ask about the internal affairs of the construction group, but he didn't expect it to be this, so he couldn't help but ask, "Why?"
Seeing his reaction, Sun Dehu knew that Lu Fan had not yet received the message.
Yes, Lu Fan is different from him. He has been in the Wang family for many years, and even though he defected with his family, he still has a lot of connections.
Seeing Lu Fan looking at him questioningly, Sun De 857 Tiger quickly explained:
"The Wang family suffered heavy losses due to the stock market turmoil and will definitely need to sell some assets to recover. If President Lu still wants to expand into Nanshan City, this is a great opportunity!"
Sun Dehu also gave a detailed analysis of the properties that the Wang family was going to sell.
He also stated that he was not an expert in acquisitions and that if President Lu wanted to gradually acquire the assets sold off by the Wang family, he should take a long-term view.
Lu Fan found his target from this analysis: Hongxin Plaza, a comprehensive commercial district under the Wang family!
Upon hearing that Lu Fan's target was an entire independent commercial district integrating a large commercial center, five-star hotels, office buildings, apartments, and various functions such as entertainment, culture, dining, and shopping, Sun Dehu was so shocked that he almost forgot to breathe.
But judging from President Lu's expression, it didn't seem like he was joking with him.
Sun Dehu's heart raced, and he swallowed hard.
"Mr. Lu, putting aside whether the Wang family needs to sell the entire commercial district, just the Hongxin Plaza, which has already opened, already has more than a hundred buildings, with a property area of tens of millions of square meters!"
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