After breakfast today, sunlight streamed through the window and fell on the dining table, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow.
Huo Nanchu did not go to the company early as usual, but sat on the sofa in the living room, gazing thoughtfully out the window.
After a moment of silence, he turned to his father, Huo Shan, and said firmly, "Dad, tomorrow is the day for the bidding for the land in the eastern suburbs. I have already sent someone to conduct an in-depth investigation of that land."
“Based on the information and data analysis we have obtained, the area is very suitable for building residential buildings. More importantly, the government seems to be planning to build a comprehensive school in the area that integrates primary, middle and high schools.”
Huo Nanchu paused for a moment before continuing, "It is foreseeable that once this project is launched, the housing prices in the surrounding areas will inevitably rise. This is definitely a business that will make a profit."
As they spoke, Huo Nanchu kept a close eye on Huo Jinning's expression, trying to catch a hint of response or opinion in his eyes.
After all, this is a major decision concerning the future development of a family business, and no detail can be overlooked.
The reason why I chose to discuss this matter with my father at home rather than at the company is self-evident.
On weekdays, they almost never mention company matters at home, keeping their lives and work separate.
However, this is a critical moment, and we must be extra cautious in our actions.
This bidding process is of great significance to the Huo family. If they fail, although it will not lead to the collapse of the entire family business, it will certainly cause a severe blow and greatly damage their vitality.
Therefore, every step must be carefully considered to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
[Eastern suburbs?]
[Could it be that eastern suburb?]
[Xiao Liu, can you take a look at what's going on in the eastern suburbs?]
Xiao Liu replied, "Yes, Master."
[So that's how it is! The book's account was indeed correct. The Huo family suffered a significant financial blow due to this investment failure, which became a key factor in their eventual bankruptcy.]
At this very moment, Zhao Ziheng—her cousin from her maternal uncle's side—had already joined forces with Qian Chengfeng. Even more shockingly, Qian Chengfeng knew beforehand that an ancient imperial tomb complex was hidden beneath the eastern suburbs.
[Furthermore, he colluded with local government departments, falsely claiming that a school would be built there, which was completely unfounded.]
[This inspection mission to the eastern suburbs was dispatched by my elder brother, who sent Zhao Ziheng to carry it out. So... what should we do next? I must think of a way to prevent my elder brother and father from leaving the house tomorrow... otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!]
[Perhaps I could pretend to be sick? No, that won't work...]
Huo Jinning frowned as she pondered, various plans flashing through her mind, only to be rejected one by one.
Upon hearing Huo Jinning's thoughts, the father and son fell into deep thought, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on their foreheads.
Unexpectedly, their own company had a traitor, and it was even a relative of their own—something that truly caught them completely off guard.
I originally thought the staff were all trustworthy people, who could have predicted that something like this would happen?
The situation is becoming increasingly complicated, and it seems that we need to take a long-term approach to resolve this thorny issue!
"This project in the eastern suburbs is a tough nut to crack! You'd better think about it carefully, after all, our family doesn't lack such a project," Huo Shan said, feigning seriousness.
“Yes, Father, I understand.” Huo Nanchu nodded respectfully in response.
At this moment, Huo Jinning spoke up: "Dad, you see, my sister is off tomorrow, and our family has never gone out together before! I know we have a hot spring resort, why don't we go and have a look?"
As Huo Jinning spoke, she deliberately put on a pitiful look and even started to act coquettishly.
Who could bear to refuse such an adorable daughter?
"Okay, fine. Your mother must be getting bored staying home all the time. It would be good for her to go out for a walk." Huo Shan finally agreed.
[Mom still has a higher status; someone like Dad deserves to have a wife.]
[That's a great reason!]
[Luckily I didn't pretend to be sick, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to enjoy the food.]
[Hehe, I'm so clever.]
[Big brother, I'm doing this all for your own good.]
[If the Huo family loses me, it's all over.]
"Okay, then I'll go to the company now and take care of things so I can free up some time tomorrow."
Huo Nanchu thought to himself, of course he had to go to the company and teach those troublemakers with ulterior motives a lesson.
This way, I can free up some time tomorrow to spend with my family and put Ningning at ease.
In addition, the affairs in the eastern suburbs also need to be properly handled.
“Well… elder brother, I actually think what Dad said makes a lot of sense. Our family is already so wealthy and prosperous, there’s really no need for us to work so hard. Why don’t we let someone else have that piece of land in the eastern suburbs?” Huo Jinning was still a little uneasy and couldn’t help but remind her elder brother.
She knew in her heart that although she had successfully persuaded her father and brother not to go in person the next day, if her eldest brother sent someone else to participate in the auction, there would probably still be unexpected complications.
After all, only by personally taking charge of such a large-scale project can one control the overall situation and be sure of victory, since the situation is constantly changing and unpredictable during on-site bidding.
"Yes, we'll listen to my sister and abandon this project," Huo Nanchu replied in a harmonious voice.
[My eldest brother is so gentle and mild-mannered!]
[To dismiss such a massive engineering project as a mere excuse seems incredibly gullible.]
[Otherwise, how could he have been deceived by such a despicable and shameless cunning man as Qian Chengfeng, leading to his death far from home?]
[well……]
Huo Nanchu, please stop bringing that up all the time, okay? I know very well how horribly I died back then!
Upon hearing this, Huo Nanchu was stunned. He had already taken a step when he suddenly stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
Huo Shan secretly rejoiced that he had such a daughter. Whenever he thought of the fates of those people, a chill would involuntarily run down his spine.
However, Huo Nanchu did not alert anyone in the company and went to the eastern suburbs alone.
Unexpectedly, this trip actually led him to some discoveries. However, after returning to the company, he acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to actively prepare for tomorrow's bidding while secretly keeping an eye on Zhao Ziheng's every move.
After everything was arranged, he silently watched as Zhao Ziheng revealed his company's bottom price to Qian Chengfeng.
This time, fearing that Huo Nanchu would see through his scheme, Qian Chengfeng also participated in the bidding.
The original plan was to bid only slightly lower than the Huo family's, which is why the Huo family participated in this bidding.
However, Huo Nanchu turned the tables on them, letting them experience the consequences of their own actions.
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