Chapter 302 A Plan to Turn the Tide
The Peninsula Hotel's coffee shop.
Fang Lanxin appeared at the door right on time.
She was wearing a beige suit today, her hair was casually tied up, and she had light makeup on.
She looked elegant and composed, like a lady who had come for afternoon tea.
Li Mingxuan was already waiting by the window.
Upon seeing Fang Lanxin, he stood up and gestured for her to enter.
"Ms. Fang, please have a seat."
Fang Lanxin sat down and took the menu from the waiter.
"An Americano, please."
Li Mingxuan ordered a latte.
After the waiter left, he adjusted his glasses.
"Ms. Fang, thank you for gracing us with your presence."
"Young Master Li invited me out, surely it wasn't just for coffee?"
Fang Lanxin's tone was very calm.
Li Mingxuan smiled.
"Ms. Fang is indeed straightforward."
"Then I'll just say it directly."
He took a document out of his briefcase and pushed it in front of Fang Lanxin.
"This is a cooperation agreement for a real estate project in Gangcheng New Area."
"Originally, it was a collaboration between our Li family and the Huo family."
"But now I want to change the way we cooperate."
Fang Lanxin opened the document and glanced at it.
"How does Young Master Li want to cooperate?"
“It’s very simple,” Li Mingxuan said.
"The Huo family is withdrawing, and the Guan family is taking their place."
"The Li family and the Guan family each own 50% of the shares."
Fang Lanxin raised her head.
"Young Master Li, this project was negotiated between the Huo family and you."
"If you ask the Fok family to withdraw now, will Kenneth Fok agree?"
"President Huo will agree," Li Mingxuan said with certainty.
"Because Ms. Fang will be able to persuade him."
Fang Lanxin smiled.
Why does Young Master Li think I would help you?
"Because this benefits Ms. Fang."
Li Mingxuan leaned back in his chair.
“Ms. Fang, the whole of Hong Kong knows about your relationship with Guan Yu.”
"The marriage between the Huo and Guan families is a powerful alliance."
"But how does the outside world view it?"
“They will think that Lord Guan approached you only for the Huo family’s resources.”
"These rumors are bad for both you and Lord Guan."
Fang Lanxin picked up her coffee and took a sip.
"so what?"
"Therefore, Ms. Fang needs to prove that your relationship with Guan Yu is genuine."
Li Mingxuan said.
"The best way to prove this is to keep the Huo family and the Guan family at a distance in business."
"That way, people won't gossip."
Fang Lanxin put down her coffee cup.
"Young Master Li, your excuse may fool others, but it won't fool me."
Li Mingxuan's smile froze for a moment.
What does Ms. Fang mean by that?
"You didn't invite me here today to discuss cooperation."
Fang Lanxin said.
"You're trying to sow discord between the Huo and Guan families."
"Let us fight amongst ourselves, so you can reap the benefits."
Li Mingxuan's expression changed.
"Ms. Fang, you've misunderstood."
"A misunderstanding?" Fang Lanxin smiled.
"Young Master Li, you went to see Jing Shen yesterday, and you've come to see me again today."
"His words are contradictory."
"You think I can't tell?"
Li Mingxuan remained silent for a few seconds.
Then, the smile on his face disappeared.
“Ms. Fang, since you’ve already figured it out, I won’t pretend anymore.”
He took a USB drive out of his pocket and placed it on the table.
"Ms. Fang, do you know what's inside?"
Fang Lanxin looked at the USB drive without saying a word.
"These are some of the less-than-honorable things that Lord Guan has done over the years."
Li Mingxuan said.
"If these things leak out, the Guan Group's stock price will plummet."
Even Guan Yu could suffer disgrace and ruin.
Fang Lanxin's eyes turned cold.
"Young Master Li, are you threatening me?"
"I wouldn't dare," Li Mingxuan smiled.
"I just want to make a deal with Ms. Fang."
"What transaction?"
“It’s very simple,” Li Mingxuan said.
"Ms. Fang persuaded Mr. Huo to have the Huo family withdraw from the new district project."
"I'll give you this USB drive."
"The contents inside will never flow out."
Fang Lanxin looked at Li Mingxuan.
This person was even more insidious than she had imagined.
What if I don't agree?
"Then don't blame me for being impolite."
Li Mingxuan's voice carried a threat.
"Ms. Fang, you should know how terrible rumors can be in the business world."
"Even if those things are fake, as long as they get out, the Guan Group will suffer a heavy blow."
"At that time, your relationship with Lord Guan will also develop cracks."
Fang Lanxin fell silent.
After a long while, she finally spoke.
"Young Master Li, give me three days to consider."
"Okay." Li Mingxuan was very satisfied.
"I will wait for Ms. Fang's news in three days."
Fang Lanxin stood up and picked up her bag.
"Young Master Li, I'll pay for the coffee."
After saying that, she turned and left the coffee shop.
Li Mingxuan watched Fang Lanxin's retreating figure, a smug smile spreading across his face.
Fang Lanxin, no matter how smart you are, you can't escape my grasp.
Fang Lanxin walked out of the hotel and got into the car.
Instead of driving away immediately, she took out her phone and dialed a number.
"Ah Kun, check Li Mingxuan's recent cash flow."
"Also, the origin of the USB drive he had."
"Yes, Ms. Fang."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin leaned back in her chair.
Li Mingxuan is a very cunning person.
But he has a fatal weakness—he is too confident.
He thought that by having leverage over Guan Jinshen, he could control her.
Little did he know, she had far more cards in her hand than he imagined.
Fang Lanxin closed her eyes.
Memories of my past life surged through my mind.
Li Mingxuan...
She remembered that in her previous life, Li Mingxuan had invested a huge sum of money in the new district project.
However, before the project could even start, the entire new district plan was halted due to policy changes.
The Li family suffered heavy losses as a result, and Li Mingxuan was marginalized within the family.
Later, in an attempt to turn his life around, he took a risk and got involved in a smuggling case.
He was eventually arrested and sentenced to twenty years in prison.
Fang Lanxin opened her eyes.
Since Li Mingxuan's fate in his previous life was like this, she would help him to end it a little earlier in this life.
She picked up her phone and dialed Guan Jingshen's number.
"Jing Shen, I need your help."
"What kind of help?"
"Check for me whether Li Mingxuan has recently been in contact with overseas smuggling gangs."
Guan Jingshen was stunned for a moment.
"Lanxin, how did you know?"
“I have my own channels,” Fang Lanxin said.
"Jing Shen, this matter is very important. You must find out the truth."
"Okay, I'll take care of it right away."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin started the car.
Li Mingxuan, since you want to play this game, I'll play along with you to the very end.
Three days later.
Fang Lanxin went to the Peninsula Hotel coffee shop again.
Li Mingxuan was already waiting.
Upon seeing Fang Lanxin, he stood up with a smile.
"Ms. Fang, what's your decision?"
Fang Lanxin sat down.
"Young Master Li, I agree to your terms."
Li Mingxuan's eyes lit up.
"Ms. Fang is indeed sensible."
“But I also have one condition,” Fang Lanxin said.
"What are the conditions?"
"I need to check the contents of the USB drive first."
“I will only convince Chi-pong after I confirm that it is true.”
Li Mingxuan hesitated for a moment.
"Can."
He took a USB drive out of his pocket and handed it to Fang Lanxin.
Fang Lanxin took the USB drive and then took out her laptop.
Insert the USB drive and open the file.
There is indeed some information about Guan Jingshen inside.
But Fang Lanxin knew at a glance that these things were all fake.
Chapter 304 Reaping the Bitter Fruit
Li Mingxuan is bluffing.
She shut down the computer and returned the USB drive to Li Mingxuan.
"Young Master Li, these things are indeed quite substantial."
"That Ms. Fang..."
“I will persuade Qibang,” Fang Lanxin said.
"But Young Master Li, I also hope that you will keep your word."
"Give me the USB drive once the Huo family withdraws from the project."
“Of course.” Li Mingxuan smiled.
"Ms. Fang, it's a pleasure doing business with you."
Fang Lanxin stood up.
"Young Master Li, I'll be going now."
Take care.
Fang Lanxin left the coffee shop and got into her car.
She took out her phone and dialed Ah Kun's number.
"How's the investigation going?"
"Ms. Fang, we've found it," Ah Kun said.
"Li Mingxuan has indeed been in contact with overseas smuggling gangs recently."
"He wanted to smuggle a batch of contraband into the port city."
"Then sell them at a high price to those who need them."
Fang Lanxin's eyes turned cold.
"Where's the evidence?"
“They’re all here,” Ah Kun said.
"I have already prepared the information and it is ready to be handed over to the police at any time."
“Very good,” Fang Lanxin said.
"Ah Kun, go call the police right now."
"Hand over all the evidence against Li Mingxuan."
"Yes, Ms. Fang."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin leaned back in her chair.
Li Mingxuan, you've brought this upon yourself, so don't blame me for being impolite.
That evening.
Li Mingxuan was celebrating at home with drinks.
He felt confident of winning this time.
Fang Lanxin has agreed to persuade Huo Qibang that the Huo family will soon withdraw from the new district project.
Then he will be able to take over the entire project.
The Li family will also be able to turn their fortunes around because of this.
Just as he was feeling smug, the doorbell rang.
Li Mingxuan opened the door and saw several policemen standing there.
"Hello, we are from the Hong Kong City Police Station."
The lead police officer showed his identification.
"Mr. Li Mingxuan, we suspect you of smuggling contraband."
"Please come with us."
Li Mingxuan was completely dumbfounded.
"What...what are you talking about?"
"I did not smuggle!"
“Mr. Li, we have obtained sufficient evidence.”
The police said.
"Please cooperate with our investigation."
After he finished speaking, two policemen stepped forward and handcuffed Li Mingxuan.
Li Mingxuan struggled.
"You've got it wrong! I didn't smuggle anything!"
"This is a frame-up!"
But the police ignored him and took him away directly.
the next day.
News of Li Mingxuan's alleged smuggling activities spread throughout the port city.
Major media outlets are reporting on this.
The Li family's stock price plummeted.
The old man from the Li family was so angry that he was hospitalized.
When Kenneth Fok saw the news, he was completely stunned.
He immediately called Fang Lanxin.
"Mom, Li Mingxuan has been arrested!"
"I know," Fang Lanxin said calmly.
"Mom, did you make this?"
“It wasn’t me,” Fang Lanxin said.
"He brought this on himself."
Kenneth Fok remained silent.
He suddenly understood.
Li Mingxuan has been trying to sow discord between the Huo and Guan families for the past few days.
My mother must have figured it out a long time ago.
So she set a trap, making Li Mingxuan fall into it himself.
"Mom, you're amazing."
"Silly child," Fang Lanxin smiled.
"Your mother just doesn't want you to suffer."
After hanging up the phone, Kenneth Fok sat in his office.
Looking out at the port city, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
With his mother around, he has nothing to fear.
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