Chapter 201 Hidden Story
Si Yanxiao stared intently at Bai Zhuwei, his expression growing increasingly complex.
Her brow furrowed slightly, and she asked in surprise, "You... how did you get here?!"
Si Jiliang's gaze shifted between the two, keenly sensing that the atmosphere around them had instantly frozen.
His eyes narrowed instantly, his mind filled with doubt.
When Gu Nan arrived, this was the scene before her eyes: the group was frozen in place by the elevator, with Si Yanxiao and Bai Zhuwei looking at each other with puzzled expressions.
Upon seeing this, Gu Nan was startled. She hadn't expected that the person she had investigated for so long without any clues would suddenly appear in front of them!
Still in this way...
Shocked, she quickly walked to Si Yanxiao's side and saw Bai Zhuwei nod slightly with a faint smile on her face, polite and courteous, as if she were treating a stranger.
Seeing her so distant, Si Yanxiao's expression changed. Just as he was about to say something, he saw her turn to look at Si Jiliang and softly urge him, "Let's go?"
Si Jiliang glanced at Si Yanxiao almost imperceptibly, suppressed his surprise, and replied, "Okay."
After saying that, he walked side by side with Bai Zhuwei towards the conference room.
Si Yanxiao stood there watching their figures gradually disappear around the corner, his eyes slightly sharp, a hint of sinister intent flashing within them.
Gu Nan gently patted his shoulder and softly advised, "Don't be too hasty, perhaps there's some hidden reason..."
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao's expression grew even more unpleasant, his eyes filled with an unreadable expression, and he frowned, but he did not respond.
He strode towards the conference room. Seeing this, Gu Nan sighed inwardly and quickly followed behind, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.
Bai Zhuwei's presence here as a negotiator was definitely not accidental; she even acted as if she didn't know Ayan at all when they met.
What are the hidden stories behind this?
Thinking of this, she glanced at Si Yanxiao and saw that his brows were furrowed and his eyes were filled with coldness.
Presumably, he didn't say much because Si Jiliang was present.
Otherwise, given his obsession with Bai Zhuwei, how could he be so indifferent?!
Gu Nan pondered to herself, but did not notice that Si Yanxiao's hand trembled slightly as he clenched his fist to avoid revealing his emotions.
Just as Si Jiliang and Bai Zhuwei sat down, Si Yanxiao and Gu Nan pushed open the door and entered.
Upon seeing this, Si Jiliang raised an eyebrow, vaguely sensing that the relationship between the two was unusual. A glint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes.
They immediately got straight to the point and began discussing matters related to the suburban land.
The two exchanged words, but Si Yanxiao's gaze remained fixed on Bai Zhuwei.
"So your offer is 60 million?" Bai Zhuwei flipped through the contract page, looked at the intended price at the bottom, frowned, and asked in a deep voice.
"Mm." Si Jiliang nodded and responded.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuwei chuckled softly, then slowly shook her head. She parted her lips slightly and replied softly, "You should know that this piece of land in the suburbs is extremely sought after right now. Major companies are eager to acquire it. Your price... is relatively low."
As Si Yanxiao listened, he couldn't help but look at Si Jiliang, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. He was puzzled as to why the conservative estimate of seventy million that Si Jiliang had given him earlier was now inexplicably ten million less during the negotiations.
With a difference of a full ten million, such a market price suggests that negotiations are unlikely to succeed.
Gu Nan also looked surprised, his brows furrowing slightly. He was about to speak up and pause the meeting when Si Yanxiao gently pulled him back, then shook his head slightly, indicating that he should calm down.
Gu Nan pursed her lips slightly, paused for a moment, but didn't say anything more.
Si Jiliang's eyes sharpened, but his face remained calm as he slowly said, "If land is in high demand, there are corresponding risks. If something goes wrong, do you think small and medium-sized enterprises are capable of handling it?"
He paused slightly before continuing, "This kind of accident is not a troublesome problem for the Si family. Although our offer was not the most cost-effective, the subsequent benefits are far more considerable than theirs."
"From what I understand, your company is not a large enterprise. It's just that the real estate industry has recently taken off and is currently booming. But a company can't just look at immediate profits; it has to plan for the future."
As Bai Zhuwei listened to Si Jiliang analyze the pros and cons, explaining with both emotion and reason, her eyes flickered slightly, a hint of emotion flashing across her face. She gestured gently, "Continue."
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang pursed his lips, knowing that she had taken his words to heart, and then continued speaking.
"If you are willing to choose Si's in the bidding, we will also give you priority in any future cooperation."
Having said that, he pursed his lips slightly, raised his eyes and looked at Bai Zhuwei seriously, waiting for her reply.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuwei's face immediately showed a hint of hesitation. Although he did not say it explicitly, everyone present was astute and had already discerned the unspoken meaning in his words.
It was undoubtedly a combination of carrot and stick, first bringing up the risks, then promising that the Si family could be used as a stepping stone. Anyone would have to think about it carefully.
"How can I believe you if you only talk the talk?" Bai Zhuwei asked gently, a faint smile always on her lips.
Si Jiliang raised an eyebrow and threw the topic back: "In business, integrity is paramount. Does prioritizing this matter require a written agreement?"
Bai Zhuwei's eyes flickered slightly as she listened. He casually mentioned drawing up a written agreement, so she couldn't just agree to it without a second thought. She frowned slightly and then asked, "This really puts me in a difficult position. Is there really no room for negotiation on the price?"
Seeing that she seemed to be softening, Si Jiliang smiled slightly, parted his thin lips, and replied in a deep voice, "Si's Group values sincerity the most. You can go back and talk to your superiors. If a decision can be made within three days, we can discuss the price further."
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuwei pursed her lips slightly and tentatively asked, "Approximately what is the range?"
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang lowered his eyes and remained silent, showing no intention of responding.
Bai Zhuwei could tell that he was unwilling to say more, and realizing that she was now in a passive position, her eyes flashed, and she did not continue to ask questions.
Si Yanxiao listened to the back-and-forth between the two and couldn't help but glance at him sideways, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
What a clever tactic of retreating to advance...
He was quite impressed by how adeptly the negotiators were, turning the tables and taking the initiative.
Originally, the plan was to use this negotiation as an opportunity to probe his true strength, but now it seems that this time it has been quite fruitful.
Thinking of this, his eyes sharpened, and he withdrew his gaze, turning back to Bai Zhuwei.
She and Si Jiliang continued negotiating, and apart from being somewhat restrained in a few ways, she was generally holding her own.
The woman standing before him now was completely different from the one he had known before, making her seem almost like a stranger to him.
Si Yanxiao forcibly suppressed his desire to acknowledge her, his eyes filled with restraint as he looked at her.
He really wanted to blurt out and question her, as if no one else was around, where she had been for the past six years, and what had happened before!
Perhaps Bai Zhuwei sensed his burning gaze, for her eyes met his.
Si Yanxiao's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't expect her to just nod politely and then immediately look away from Si Jiliang to continue negotiating.
Upon seeing this, Si Yanxiao's expression darkened, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
He then asked directly, "Miss Bai, do you think the chances of successfully bidding for the Si Corporation's shares are high?"
Si Jiliang was surprised that Si Yanxiao would suddenly speak up. He paused slightly and turned to look at him with displeasure.
Si Yanxiao, however, paid no attention and stared blankly at Bai Zhuwei.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuwei turned to look at him, a slight smile playing on her lips, and politely replied, "That's still an unknown for now, because right now the competition isn't just with the Si Group. I'll have to go back and ask the boss about the specific details."
His tone was businesslike, and his words were always precise and unambiguous.
Si Yanxiao listened and couldn't find any fault in it.
Gu Nan listened from the side, her brows furrowing slightly, a sense of helplessness welling up inside her.
There's no way to ask the other party directly about something like this. They certainly can't guarantee that the Si family will win the bid, so they can only give an ambiguous answer.
Si Yanxiao knew that his question was inappropriate, but he just wanted to confirm whether his attitude towards her would be different from his attitude towards others.
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