Chapter 112 Boss Fu and Boss Ying Join Forces [3 Updates, Requesting Monthly Tickets]
If none of these work, what's the point of coming here?
The middle-aged shareholder frowned even more deeply.
Just as some people said, although Grandpa Zhong was in good health, his mind was confused.
Even Zhong Zhiwan, the eldest daughter of the Zhong family, is not qualified to attend the shareholders' meeting, so how can we let an outsider come?
The middle-aged shareholder spoke up again: "Uncle Zhong, our most important task now is to find the Ten Directions Realm, or to invite another master sculptor."
However, he was just saying the second half casually.
Fifty years ago, the master carver was able to carve eighty-eight Buddhas on a jadeite rough stone that was half a person tall because it was a family heirloom.
But this master sculptor is no longer with us, and now only the older generation of artists remain who have reached the pinnacle of sculpting.
However, given their physical strength, it was simply impossible for them to carve out another Ten Directions Realm.
Not to mention, that rough stone was also top-grade jadeite, and it would be virtually impossible to find the same piece.
It's even more difficult than finding the Ten Directions Realm.
"That's quite a coincidence." Old Master Zhong snorted coldly, "Your granddaughter, who is my uncle Zhong, can do both of the things you mentioned."
His granddaughter is the most capable, and he won't accept any arguments against it.
Ying Zijing looked at the proud-looking Old Master Zhong and remained silent for a moment.
It seems she didn't tell Grandpa Zhong that she could carve.
Can they do all of them?
Upon hearing this, the shareholders exchanged bewildered glances.
They're not blind, how could they not see that Ying Zijing is just a high school student who hasn't even reached adulthood yet?
Whose high school student is so amazing that they can do something that so many of them are helpless against?
Isn't this a joke?
The middle-aged shareholder hesitated upon hearing this.
Although Mr. Zhong can be quite unreliable at times, he would never joke about the Zhong Group.
Could it be that there's something special about this little girl adopted by the Ying family?
Thinking of this, the middle-aged shareholder took another careful look at the girl.
Um.
I must say, she's really good-looking.
He had never seen a prettier girl than her.
The middle-aged shareholders also immediately felt dissatisfied with the Ying family.
The Fu and Jiang families are one thing, but he remembers that Old Master Zhong's daughter is now the matriarch of the Ying family.
The Zhong family has experienced such a major incident, yet there has been absolutely no reaction.
She's not as considerate as that young girl.
"Since Uncle Zhong has said so, then I apologize for what I said earlier." The middle-aged shareholder straightened his posture. "I wonder if Uncle Zhong has any solutions?"
Although a few shareholders and members of other branches of the Zhong family harbored ill intentions, most people in the Zhong Group were still wholeheartedly devoted to Old Master Zhong.
Nothing else matters but the fact that without Mr. Zhong, there would be no Zhong Group today.
"The Ten Directions Realm has been lost for so long, yet not a single person in charge of the Jadeite Pavilion noticed." Old Master Zhong glanced at the Jadeite Pavilion manager standing beside him. "This is dereliction of duty!"
"Effective immediately, the Group Center will take direct control of Emerald House, and all management personnel of Emerald House will be dismissed."
The manager of Jadeite Studio had a difficult situation to explain: "Chairman Zhong, I..."
There was no trace left on the surveillance footage, so what could he do?
"However, this also proves how cunning the thieves are." Old Master Zhong's voice was deep. "This is not just targeting Jadeite House, but the entire Zhong Group."
The fact that the Ten Directions Realm God was stolen without anyone noticing suggests that the other party is no ordinary person.
The shareholders felt a chill run down their spines.
Ying Zijin lowered her eyelashes, seemingly lost in thought.
"The best we can do now is stall for time," Old Master Zhong decided. "Let's schedule a meeting with the DK Group tomorrow."
DK Group, that's the multinational corporation.
It is said that the group's CEO is a jade enthusiast, which is why he chose to purchase Shifangjie as a collectible.
When the order was signed, DK Group had already paid a deposit of 200 million yuan and was just waiting to deliver the goods the next day.
“Uncle Zhong, leave this to me.” The middle-aged shareholder immediately stood up. “I’ll contact Mr. Eugene right now.”
**
At this time, at the Ying family's old residence.
After finishing the phone call, the butler walked to the sofa and lowered his voice: "Miss Lu Wei, something has happened to the Zhong family."
"The Zhong family?" Ying Luwei was looking at skincare products online when she heard this. She looked up and was taken aback. "What happened to the Zhong family?"
"I'm not entirely sure," the butler shook his head. "But I heard that they offended a multinational corporation in O continent, which could very well affect the very foundation of the Zhong Group."
"Today alone, the Zhong Group's stock has been falling."
Ying Luwei glanced at the second floor and lowered her voice: "Was that a call from the Zhong family?"
"Yes," the butler said. "But they're not high-ranking officials, though it seems they want to ask the Ying family for help."
"Help?" Ying Luwei put down her phone, her smile mocking. "The Zhong family got into big trouble, so they want to drag the Ying family down with them? There's no such thing as a free lunch."
The butler understood: "Miss Luvie means to stand idly by?"
"Of course, there's no benefit in it, so why should we interfere?" Ying Luwei said with disdain. "Also, there's no need to tell my sister-in-law about this."
She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and smiled, "My sister-in-law has been quite tired lately, there's no need for her to worry."
She had absolutely no connection with the Zhong family, and she also disliked Old Master Zhong quite a bit.
She dislikes anyone who treats her well.
The Zhong family won't fall, after all, they're a century-old wealthy family with a solid foundation.
But she would be happy if a different person came to power.
From the housekeeper's perspective, Ying Luwei, whose surname is Ying, is one of the people in charge of the Ying family.
Since she has said so, there is no need for further discussion.
The butler withdrew, saying, "I will go and refuse the Zhong family's request."
**
Across the ocean.
It was still that same basement.
A hacker felt he had been having a really bad year lately, and he hadn't had a proper rest.
One minute I'm being called by this person, the next minute I'm being called by that person.
They all ganged up on him and bullied him.
What else could he say?
A perfect match!
"Young master, young master, I'm investigating right now." A hacker was eating instant noodles with one hand and typing rapidly on the keyboard with the other. "Sigh, I give up. No, you mean a place where the most precious treasure is kept doesn't have a security camera at the very back?"
If that incident hadn't happened, this guy wouldn't have stopped touching the computer, and he wouldn't have had to work so hard.
"No need to check the video footage." Fu Yunshen leaned against the wall, holding the phone, and said calmly, "Just check the person directly."
Upon hearing this, the hacker was stunned, somewhat incredulous: "You mean... really, they're stealing things all the way to the mainland?"
"There's no other possibility but them," Fu Yunshen said lazily. "Find out the truth as soon as possible, by tomorrow night."
"Fine, fine, I'm really scared of you." The hacker felt exhausted. "I won't say anything else, just remember to send me ten boxes of each of the new instant noodles that come out in mainland China."
Fu Yunshen hung up the phone and raised an eyebrow.
How can someone who eats so much instant noodles still be so energetic and lively?
Junk food is bad for your health.
He had just put down his phone when the old-fashioned mobile phone on the table rang again.
A wail came from the other end, almost heart-wrenching: "Brother, are you alright? Why did we buy Zhong Group stock? It was money!"
“Well, probably because—” Fu Yun Shen raised his eyelashes, his lips curving into a smile, and said casually, “You must have a lot of money.”
"..."
**
The next day.
"Uncle Zhong, let me tell you quietly, it's absolutely unbelievable," the middle-aged shareholder whispered. "Our stock has actually rebounded, and it's even higher than before."
"Of course," Old Master Zhong sneered, "I'd be horrified to see you, you ugly wretch."
Middle-aged shareholder: "..."
No, he just said something to that girl because he didn't know the facts. Isn't Grandpa Zhong too vengeful?
Grandpa Zhong said happily, "I told you long ago, my granddaughter is a lucky star, what do you know?"
The middle-aged shareholder fell silent and led Mr. Zhong and several other important shareholders to the reception room.
There were already people in the room.
He was a blond foreigner, in his early forties, wearing glasses.
"Uncle Zhong, this is Mr. Eugene," the middle-aged shareholder introduced. "Mr. Eugene, this is the chairman of our Zhong Group."
Eugene stood up, extended his hand, and spoke politely in Chinese: "I have long admired Mr. Zhong's name, and it is only today that I have the honor of meeting you."
"Let's skip the pleasantries. As you know, Mr. Eugene, the situation is as it is now," Old Master Zhong said bluntly. "Please give us some time, and the Ten Directions Realm will definitely be delivered."
Upon hearing this, Eugene smiled and said, "Our boss already knew that Chairman Zhong had said this before we came, but this is the Zhong Group's fault, and our DK Group has no reason to bear the losses for you."
They're about to set conditions.
Old Master Zhong's gaze was deep: "Mr. Eugene, please speak."
“We can give you time.” Eugene produced a document. “But if you cannot find the Ten Directions Realm within five days, you will have to use the Jade Pavilion as collateral.”
As soon as he finished speaking, all the shareholders' expressions changed.
Just as Yuxiangfang is the lifeblood of the Fu Group, Feicuizhai is the foundation of the Zhong Group.
If Jadeite Studio disappears, the Zhong Group will suffer significant losses.
Without even thinking, Grandpa Zhong flatly refused: "That's impossible!"
He would never hand over the Jadeite Studio.
“That’s a real shame.” Eugene shook his head. “Since the Zhong Group is so insincere, then we have no choice but to turn our backs on them.”
"DK doesn't want the 200 million deposit anymore, since the Zhong Group will collapse soon."
A significant threat.
Grandpa Zhong was so angry that his chest heaved violently and his hands trembled.
The other shareholders also looked extremely grim.
Eugene smiled and sighed: "It seems..."
"Okay." A voice came from outside the door, "We've signed the bet."
The sixth place has been exposed TvT, just a few dozen votes away. Everyone with votes, please vote and let Ying Huang get on the list!
It's the end of the month, so it'll expire if you don't submit it now.
(End of this chapter)
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