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Chapter 86: Card 86: Stubbornness and Dignity

Chapter 86: Card 86: Stubbornness and Dignity

Xia Yanbing and Lin Hongzhuang’s pretty faces turned pale with anger.

"Fu, do you still dare to say you’re not threatening us?" Lin Hongzhuang was on the verge of madness, "Even if I die, I’ll drag your son with me. Just try me!"

"Did I threaten you? I’m just stating facts. As for taking my son down with you, you’re really naive. With a bit of maneuvering, he’ll be out in no time."

"You’re delusional, the evidence is irrefutable. Do you think the country’s laws are just decorations?" Lin Hongzhuang retorted angrily.

"Young lady, you’re really too naive. This society isn’t as simple as you think. Money has infinite uses, it’s what you call ’cash power’." Fu Kangyong said with a mocking smile, like a cat toying with a mouse.

"President Xia, if you want to leave now, I won’t stop you. But remember, the consequences are your choice, don’t blame me later."

Xia Yanbing’s gaze turned icy cold, trembling with anger.

"Miss Lin, you haven’t suffered any substantial harm. If you promise not to pursue this, the thirty million I promised is still valid. Moreover, President Xia can get this land for a very low price."

"In life, one should be pragmatic. Smashing eggs against rocks, trying to shake a tree as a mayfly, knowing it’s impossible and still doing it, these are things foolish people do. You’re smart people, shouldn’t you know how to choose?"

Lin Hongzhuang trembled with anger, but she’s not stupid. She knew that once they stepped out of this door, everything Fu Kangyong said could become a reality. By then, they and their families would face destruction.

"Bingbing, should we admit defeat?" Lin Hongzhuang’s eyes turned red with grievances, tears welling up but stubbornly refusing to fall.

Xia Yanbing was innocent, her family was innocent, including her own family. No matter how oppressed she felt, she had to give in.

Xia Yanbing hugged Lin Hongzhuang, "I’m sorry, Linlin..."

Xia Yanbing’s heart was full of anger and guilt. The situation was overpowering, she couldn’t protect Lin Hongzhuang and could only watch her suffer, which made her heart feel heavy.

Lin Hongzhuang shook her head, as long as everyone was safe, what did her grievance matter?

"Fu Kangyong, I agree not to pursue further, but you must promise not to touch our families."

Fu Kangyong laughed smugly, "Miss Lin is indeed smart. As long as you don’t pursue this, I naturally won’t touch you."

"Come on, President Xia, just sign the paper for one hundred and fifty million, and this land is yours."

"Miss Lin, here’s a check for thirty million, please keep it."

Xia Yanbing looked at him coldly, "Chairman Fu, you can keep this land for yourself."

"I don’t want your filthy money either." Lin Hongzhuang retorted angrily.

The two women spoke and turned to walk out, refusing the land, refusing the money, this was their last bit of defiance and dignity.

Fu Kangyong sneered contemptuously, "Ingrates!"

Clang!

Just as Xia Yanbing and Lin Hongzhuang were about to reach the door, it suddenly opened.

Liu Zhanyuan walked in slowly from outside.

"President Xia, Miss Lin, we meet again." Liu Zhanyuan greeted with a smile.

Xia Yanbing and Lin Hongzhuang exchanged glances, both full of confusion, how did Liu Zhanyuan suddenly appear?

"Hello, Chairman Liu!"

Xia Yanbing nodded in greeting, a faint hope inexplicably rising in her heart.

Could Liu Zhanyuan be her mysterious hero sent to help her?

But quickly, Xia Yanbing dismissed the thought. The withdrawal of Lot 11 was something she only learned recently; that mysterious person wasn’t a god, how could he foresee this?

"Chairman Liu, why are you here?" Fu Kangyong asked in astonishment.

"Please wait a moment, you two, I have a few words with Chairman Fu." Liu Zhanyuan said with a smile.

Then, Liu Zhanyuan looked at Fu Kangyong, his smile faded slightly, "I’m here to save you, Chairman Fu."

"Save me?" Fu Kangyong laughed, puzzled, "Is Chairman Liu joking, what’s wrong with me? Why do I need saving?"

"You did something you shouldn’t have done, threatened people you shouldn’t have, and now disaster is looming over you," Liu Zhanyuan said seriously.

Fu Kangyong frowned, "What do you mean by that, Chairman Liu? I don’t understand."

"No worries, listen to this, and you’ll understand." Liu Zhanyuan placed his phone on the table and played a recording.

From the first sentence, Fu Kangyong’s expression changed. This recording was of his conversation with Xia Yanbing and Lin Hongzhuang.

"Did you two actually dare to record?" Fu Kangyong glared at Xia Yanbing and Lin Hongzhuang with a grim look.

Xia Yanbing and Lin Hongzhuang were bewildered; they had no idea. They were brought here suddenly and hadn’t even thought of recording.

"Chairman Fu, this wasn’t recorded by them." Liu Zhanyuan smiled.

Fu Kangyong looked beneath the table, searching everywhere.

"Chairman Fu is looking for a bug?" Liu Zhanyuan pointed to a delicate teapot before him, "It’s right here."

Fu Kangyong picked up the teapot and found the bug underneath. He suddenly remembered, there was a waiter who came in to serve tea when he was about to talk to Xia Yanbing and Lin Hongzhuang. At that time, he didn’t think much of it.

Fu Kangyong, furious, smashed the bug with the teapot.

"Chairman Liu, thank you. If not for you, I would’ve been set up." Fu Kangyong, smiling insidiously, deleted the recording from Liu Zhanyuan’s phone.

"Don’t worry, delete it as you wish, there are plenty of such recordings stored." Liu Zhanyuan said with a smile.

Fu Kangyong looked at Liu Zhanyuan, "This wouldn’t be your doing, would it, Chairman Liu?"

"Chairman Fu, we’re all foxes here, no need to pretend." Liu Zhanyuan smiled.

Fu Kangyong’s eyes darkened, "Then I have to ask, I’ve never had any past grievances or recent feuds with Chairman Liu, why do this to me?"

"Chairman Fu, don’t be angry, I’m just doing someone a favor." Liu Zhanyuan said with a faint smile.

Xia Yanbing and Lin Hongzhuang were shocked, could it really be the mysterious person?

"Bingbing, is your hero really an Immortal? How does he know everything?" Lin Hongzhuang said, both excited and shocked.

Xia Yanbing was also stunned beyond words. Everything happened so suddenly, even she didn’t have time to react. How did the mysterious person foresee all this?

Fu Kangyong’s expression changed drastically, "Chairman Liu, let’s not beat around the bush. Who could have asked for your help?"

"Immortal!" Liu Zhanyuan smiled.

Fu Kangyong’s gaze turned cold, "Since Chairman Liu won’t say, I won’t press. I want to know, what do you plan to do?"

"It’s simple, apologize honestly to President Xia and Miss Lin, then transfer the land to President Xia for free. Leave your son’s matter to the law and no longer cause trouble for President Xia and Miss Lin. Just as simple."

"Just as simple?" Fu Kangyong sneered, "That’s easy to say. Does Chairman Liu think he can threaten me with just a recording? I’ve lived half my life never succumbing to threats."

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