CHAPTER 344: CHAPTER 344: REUNION

"Without money for development, these two pieces of land are just wasteland. They will drag down Sheng Corporation, so as long as they are not fools, they will sell these two pieces of land sooner or later, and the price will only be cheaper when they auction it rather than higher. Isn’t that right, everyone?" Xu Ke said slowly, giving the board members ample time to think.

"Sheng Corporation has always had a good relationship with the banks; they can apply for a loan, and gritting their teeth, they can still push this project forward." The board members in the meeting room no longer looked at Xu Ke with the same reproach as before, but they still hesitated about what he said.

"No, the bank won’t give them a loan." Xu Ke said firmly.

Someone in the meeting room wanted to refute Xu Ke’s words but suddenly thought of something, with a look of sudden realization, "Right, everyone wants a piece of the cake that Sheng Corporation holds. The issues we just discussed will occur to them sooner or later. If they want that piece of land, they won’t let Sheng Corporation get a bank loan. But, how can we ensure that our Xu Corporation gets this piece of cake? If both our companies offer the same price, what if Sheng Corporation doesn’t sell it to us?"

"I don’t know if any of you have heard this saying: money can make the devil turn millstones. I find this saying particularly true; in this world, there’s nothing money can’t solve; if there is, it just means you don’t have enough money." Xu Ke smiled slightly, his eyes carrying a determined gaze, like a shrewd and calculative fox.

At this moment, the board members no longer treated Xu Ke as an ignorant young man but rather as a competent authority figure.

"Each generation produces its own talents; we’re getting old." Someone sighed after the meeting ended.

"Indeed, as the Yangtze River waves push forward, we have been left behind on the beach. The young people today are truly remarkable. With such an heir, how could our Xu Family not take another step forward? Ah, the Xu Family, as expected, none of them are easy to deal with simpletons, but it’s a pity, such talent envied by the heavens." Thinking of another extraordinarily talented member of the Xu Family, this board member’s eyes showed a hint of reminiscence and regret.

Not mentioning how the board members, after ending this meeting, not only held Xu Ke in higher regard but also snuffed out any rising secret ambitions.

Since the heir of the Xu Family had demonstrated competence matching that position, they put to rest unwise thoughts, after all, who wouldn’t want a win without effort.

After resolving the company matters, Xu Ke was in a great mood, but even the best mood disappeared the instant he encountered the woman downstairs.

Even though Xu Ke knew the other party must have come to find him, he didn’t want to interact with her and just wanted to leave quickly, but unfortunately, things didn’t go his way.

"Xu Ke, stop, I know you saw me. I’m here to find you." Xu Jiahui stepped out of her car, looking at Xu Ke with a seductive demeanor.

"I don’t know you." Xu Ke said coldly.

"So cold, I would have believed you if you said this the first time we met, but I don’t believe you after so long. Haven’t you investigated me already?" Xu Jiahui looked at Xu Ke with a veiled, eager gaze.

Xu Ke’s gaze became sharp because of Xu Jiahui’s words. If observed closely, one could even see his pupils shrink momentarily.

"Do you want to talk now?" Xu Jiahui saw the change in Xu Ke’s eyes. Instead of feeling offended or angry, she felt her whole body was burning. If it wasn’t inappropriate now, she really wanted to throw herself into his arms to feel the chest she longed for day and night.

"Of course." Xu Ke said with a smirk.

Xu Jiahui opened the car door, her gaze like a hook looking at Xu Ke.

Xu Ke shook his head, "I have a car, you go ahead, I’ll follow." Xu Ke directly refused Xu Jiahui’s suggestion, getting into his car without giving her a chance to speak again.

"Tsk, what kind of person is this, doesn’t understand even a bit of romance." Xu Jiahui muttered softly, but there was no trace of anger in her expression.

Xu Jiahui chose the best restaurant in Shangjing, with a hint of classical elegance in its decor. You could find cuisines from all over the country here, and they were the most authentic.

"Do you like it here? I specifically asked around for recommendations, and they said this is the best, so I brought you here. Plus, it’s really hard to get a reservation here. I wasted a lot of effort for you." Xu Jiahui teased her long wavy hair, showing off her slender neck and full bust in front of Xu Ke.

She really put a lot of effort into her appearance for her meeting with Xu Ke today.

She wore a red spaghetti strap dress, the burgundy color highlighting her skin as fair as snow. The sweetheart neckline design accentuated her deep cleavage, and the waist design showcased her slender waist that couldn’t be grasped with one hand. The dress’s length above the knee further accentuated her long, straight legs.

"Oh." Xu Ke said coldly.

"It’s getting late, whatever you have to say, please say it quickly. I need to get home to have dinner with my wife. I don’t have time to waste here with you." Xu Ke completely ignored Xu Jiahui’s seductive figure, just looking into her eyes with an icy gaze.

Xu Jiahui’s face immediately turned ugly, but she quickly recovered and looked at Xu Ke with an even more lingering gaze, even with a hint of resentment and pity.

"When you dine with someone, don’t mention another woman, it’s such a mood killer." Unlike other women, Xu Jiahui’s husky and sensual voice was like a feather tickling your heart, itching unbearably, but Xu Ke was not someone who feared tickles.

"Are you sure you only want to talk about such trivial topics? If so, I’m sorry, but I won’t accompany you." After Xu Ke spoke, he was ready to stand up and walk out, making Xu Jiahui’s face truly become unsightly.

She signaled to the two bodyguards beside her, and they immediately blocked the doorway, preventing Xu Ke from leaving.

"Just some underlings; do you think they can stop me?" Xu Ke asked coldly in return.

"I know they can’t stop you, but I have something to say to you, and you can’t leave." Xu Jiahui said.

"I fell in love with you at first sight. I really like you, and I want you to be with me." The dagger was finally revealed as Xu Jiahui declared her purpose.

"But I don’t like you, and I’m not interested in you." Xu Ke refused mercilessly.

"You!" Xu Jiahui was furious and embarrassed by Xu Ke’s heartless rejection.