Official Career Storm
Chapter 258

Chapter 258: Chapter 258

Song Guanchao made this phone call with only one purpose in mind.

He needed a wealthy businessman to come to Lingjiang City for investment.

Not really to invest, but just revealing that information was enough.

Now, the two steps in the plan were both completed.

Next, all he needed to do was wait quietly.

His original plan was to have Fu Ying hand over the evidence to Secretary Tu after collecting it.

But after giving it some thought, he realized this plan was time-consuming.

Moreover, even if Secretary Tu knew about it, it wouldn’t matter because there was still County Magistrate Hou.

Having known County Magistrate Hou for so many years, he obviously trusted him more than the young Fu Ying.

So, this would only be treating the symptoms, not the root cause.

Instead, it might expose Fu Ying to County Magistrate Hou’s scrutiny and risk retaliation.

Now, Song Guanchao had a better plan that could be solved directly through the city officials.

With that being the case, he naturally wouldn’t want Fu Ying to be put in danger.

...

Nightfall came quickly.

At seven o’clock in the evening, in an upscale restaurant in Dujiang County.

Liu Lanzi arrived at the banquet with security guards.

She opened a private room for the guards, right next to the banquet hall.

She then went to the banquet hall with Ning Lin and Song Guanchao.

In the banquet hall, real estate developers from various places were gathered around Lu Xiaotian with glasses in hand.

"Young Master Tian, I’m very interested in that piece of land next to the station. What do you think? When have some time, could we talk about it privately?" a middle-aged man in his forties asked with a smile.

"There are a lot of people who want that plot. If you want it, three billion."

Lu Xiaotian spoke with a cigar in his mouth, and the figure he spat out froze the middle-aged man’s smile.

The starting price for that land was only 1.6 billion, but in his case, it had doubled.

The middle-aged man said, "Then I’ll go back for a meeting to discuss it with the executives."

"Discuss?" Lu Xiaotian scoffed, "Chairman Li, this is Dujiang County. I’m not afraid to tell you, all the land in Dujiang County is in my hands. If I say three billion, it’s three billion, no room for negotiation. If you don’t want it, plenty others will!"

"Yes, yes, Young Master Tian is right." Chairman Li said with a forced smile.

Then he saw Liu Lanzi arriving, and his eyes lit up. He pushed past a few executives blocking him and walked towards her.

Others who saw Liu Lanzi also felt dazzled.

And seeing Young Master Tian’s reaction, they all knew he had his sights set on this woman.

"Chairman Liu, you’re late," Lu Xiaotian said, snapping his fingers. A server brought over a full glass of white liquor.

"According to the rules of Dujiang County, being late requires a penalty of three drinks. Chairman Liu, let me see your sincerity."

Liu Lanzi calmly said, "I apologize, Young Master Tian, but I’m not a heavy drinker."

She avoided the large glass that Lu Xiaotian was handing her and picked up a small one, downing it in one go.

Lu Xiaotian didn’t mind, his eyes filled with lustful gleam closely sweeping across her full bust, staring at her pale neck, his throat rolling heavily.

"Come, Chairman Liu, have a seat, let’s have a good chat."

Lu Xiaotian pulled out a chair to sit down, Liu Lanzi sat beside him, Ning Lin stood on the side, and Song Guanchao had gone elsewhere as soon as he entered the private room.

Seeing this scene, the others also tactfully refrained from disturbing Young Master Tian’s flirtation.

"Which plot of land have you got your eye on, Chairman Liu? Tell me, I’ll give you a friendly price."

"The residential land next to Yucai Middle School."

"A lot of people are eyeing that one, Chairman Liu, your taste is really not bad."

Lu Xiaotian complimented her, "Actually, someone has already reserved this plot of land with me, but since Chairman Liu has spoken, I will definitely sort it out for you."

He blew out some smoke and said, "Chairman Liu, if you really want this land, eight billion!"

Liu Lanzi couldn’t help but twitch the corner of her mouth.

She knew that Lu Xiaotian was ruthless, but she hadn’t imagined he was this dark-hearted.

The starting bid for this piece of land was 230 million, and even if there was a bidding war, the final price wouldn’t surpass five billion.

He just blurted out an overbid of three billion.

This wasn’t just plucking hairs from a goose; it was akin to forcibly feasting on the flesh of these real estate developers!

So ugly was the sight that he didn’t even bother to fake decency.

"Hehe, then I’ll think about it," Liu Lanzi didn’t outright refuse.

Lu Xiaotian said, "Does Chairman Liu think the price is too high? No problem, I can offer you a discount. How about this, let’s go to the hotel later and discuss the extent of this discount."

While they were talking, a waiter came over with a tray, and while pouring wine for Liu Lanzi, she flicked her nail gently, and a white pill dropped into the wine glass, instantly dissolving in the liquid.

The waiter turned and left; no one noticed this act except for Lu Xiaotian.

He revealed a satisfied smile, the lust in his eyes burning even more intensely, filled with eager anticipation.

He imagined Liu Lanzi pinned beneath him, the image of a frenzied sprint flashing in his mind.

After parting with Liu Lanzi this morning, he had found out about her identity.

Knowing she was the Chairwoman of New City Company, with the company’s market value exceeding ten billion and her personal net worth over a billion.

A bona fide business powerhouse.

He had been with many women, and had his share of encounters with small-time celebrities.

But a woman of Liu Lanzi’s net worth, he was confronting for the first time.

He had a plan in his mind already.

First, have his fun with her, then record the process and use it to threaten her, taking control of her company.

Liu Lanzi caught the wicked gleam in his eyes, and she felt a twinge of unease.

"No need for a discount. The price Young Master Tian offered is too high, it’s beyond what our company can afford."

Liu Lanzi stood up and said, "Please take your time, Young Master Tian, I’ll take my leave first."

"Why the rush to leave, Chairman Liu?"

Lu Xiaotian grabbed her wrist, the duck that was about to fly away must not be allowed to escape.

"Let go!"

Liu Lanzi shook off her arm forcefully, and surprisingly, Lu Xiaotian, debilitated from overindulgence, was flung away.

Lu Xiaotian was somewhat annoyed, but remembering that she hadn’t drunk the wine yet, he held back.

"Don’t be angry, Chairman Liu. We can always discuss the price. Isn’t that how business is done? You think my starting price is too high, we can always negotiate, right?"

He picked up Liu Lanzi’s glass of wine, "Here, Chairman Liu, let’s have another drink."

At this moment, Song Guanchao came back, he gave Liu Lanzi a look and nodded slightly.

Having entered the private room, Song Guanchao had roamed around, secretly recording the situation here with his phone.

Liu Lanzi had come tonight not really intending to acquire land from him but to probe Lu Xiaotian’s bottom line and, by the way, record some video for future use.

Now that the recording was done, it was time to leave.

Liu Lanzi, ignoring the drink in his hand, said, "Please, Young Master Tian, continue without me."

After saying that, she turned to leave.

"Damn it!" Lu Xiaotian blocked her. His face suddenly twisted in fury as he snarled maliciously, "Liu Lanzi, this is Dujiang County! This is my turf! Today, you have to drink this wine whether you want to or not!"

"I’ll drink it for Chairman Liu!"

Ning Lin suddenly snatched the glass and downed it in one gulp.

"Damn your mother!"

The drink was meant for Liu Lanzi, and someone else had consumed it.

Lu Xiaotian cursed violently, livid with shame and anger, his hands shaking with rage.

But it was too late to drug another drink at this moment.

He grabbed a bottle of wine and slammed it onto the table, "Chairman Liu, if you finish this bottle today, I’ll sell you the land at the original price!"

"If you don’t drink, don’t even think about getting a piece of land in Dujiang County!"

Liu Lanzi laughed coldly, "Young Master Tian sure talks big. Anyone who doesn’t know better might think you’re the Dujiang County Party Secretary!"

At this moment, Lu Xiaotian completely shed his disguise, revealing a cruel smile, "What’s a County Party Secretary? Do you know who my grandfather is?"

Liu Lanzi’s heart skipped a beat, but before she could ask, Lu Xiaotian said directly, "My grandfather is Lu Yijiang. Even Tu Zhaorui has to call him ’Old Secretary’ when he sees him!"

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