CHAPTER 428: CHAPTER 419: DATE

Su Jinzhi had been in the business world for so long, and she understood what Director Wang meant. It was that the Liu’s Company had already done the groundwork behind the scenes, filling the director’s pocket. So, if she wanted to win this project, she would have to offer more money and benefits than they did!

Gifting and bribing were nothing new to Su Jinzhi. Only her own husband was not greedy; all other officials, big or small, would seize any opportunity to gain something. In Huaxia’s bureaucracy, such things were quite common!

For Su Jinzhi, Situong Town was very profitable, and she was determined to win the contract for the project. From Director Wang’s words, the only way seemed to be to talk to Huang Wenhai!

Although Su Jinzhi and Huang Wenhai weren’t very familiar with each other, they’d had meals together and exchanged a few words before, so they knew each other. As long as you know the person, things become easier. Ultimately, it’s all about the money; whether the relationship is solid or not depends on if enough money is prepared!

After parting with Director Wang, Su Jinzhi thought it over. Since she was already here, she might as well go up to Huang Wenhai’s office. No matter what, she needed to rely on Huang Wenhai for this matter, as he held all the power.

As Su Jinzhi arrived at the entrance of the director’s office, just as she was about to knock, the office door opened. Huang Wenhai, holding some documents, appeared to be heading somewhere!

"President Su, it’s you, ha, hello there!"

"Ah, so it’s Director Huang. Hello, Director!" Su Jinzhi greeted Huang Wenhai politely.

"President Su, is there something you need from me?" Huang Wenhai asked after glancing at Su Jinzhi.

Of course, Huang Wenhai was just pretending not to know. He was well aware of Su Jinzhi’s purpose for being there, which was nothing more than the renovation of Situong Town!

"Director Huang, I came to talk to you about the housing renovation in Situong Town. I heard you’ve already handed the contract to Liu’s Company. I wonder if it’s possible for Director Huang to keep a portion for Celestial One Pavilion?" Su Jinzhi asked tentatively.

Huang Wenhai, as the director of the Bureau of Urban Construction, had the authority that even if the government had decided on a contracting company, he could easily change it with just a word, depending on his willingness!

Huang Wenhai sized up Su Jinzhi, although she was already forty, her skin and figure were well-maintained, making her quite attractive. For someone like Huang Wenhai, who was tired of young girls, he was very interested in a mature woman with flavor like Su Jinzhi. Moreover, her figure was not lacking compared to young girls.

Although Su Jinzhi was the wife of Secretary Qi Shangjing, because Qi Shangjing always kept his family matters obscure, Huang Wenhai did not know Su Jinzhi was Secretary Qi’s wife. Many others didn’t know this secret either, which was just the outcome Qi Shangjing was happy to see.

"Hehe, it’s not that we can’t discuss it. It’s just that I have an important meeting now. If it’s convenient, come to the Chang’an Grand Hotel tonight. Accompany me for dinner, and we can talk slowly!" Huang Wenhai smirked at Su Jinzhi, his tone taking a suggestive turn.

How could Su Jinzhi not understand what Huang Wenhai meant? She was afraid that tonight’s dinner would lead to something disgusting, but there was no choice. Huang Wenhai was in charge of this; everything depended on his say-so, and he had already indicated there was room for negotiation. If she didn’t go tonight, it wouldn’t be Huang Wenhai’s fault; it would be her missing an opportunity!

This was a difficult choice for Su Jinzhi. Going would surely be nauseating, especially with Huang Wenhai staring at her like a wolf now, who knows what could happen at dinner tonight. But if she didn’t go, she could lose billions in profit!

Su Jinzhi gritted her teeth and said, "Hehe, alright, Director Huang, 8 PM at the Chang’an Grand Hotel restaurant, see you there!"

"Hehe, alright, see you there!" Huang Wenhai said meaningfully with a squint and left the office.

Watching Huang Wenhai’s departing figure, Su Jinzhi sighed. Tonight would be another delicate negotiation. She couldn’t afford to be on bad terms with Huang Wenhai but also couldn’t let him go too far. Indeed, business is like war. Just looking at Huang Wenhai’s expression made her nauseous, but there was no choice. He held the power. When you need someone’s help, you can’t go against their wishes!

Things didn’t go smoothly. Su Jinzhi returned to Celestial One Pavilion feeling a bit down. Lin Mu was leisurely eating watermelon, waiting for Su Jinzhi’s good news, planning to celebrate once things were finalized. But seeing Su Jinzhi’s expression upon entering the office, Lin Mu pretty much got the idea!

"Aunt, things didn’t go well?" Lin Mu got up and asked.

"Sigh!" Su Jinzhi sighed, nodded, and sat down on the sofa.

"Has the contract for Situong Town already gone to Liu’s Company Group?" Lin Mu seemed to understand and asked.

"Yes, correct, the contract for Situong Town indeed got into Liu’s Company’s hands. But I talked to Director Huang; he said there’s room for negotiation. He just said to come to the Chang’an Grand Hotel tonight and have dinner to discuss it further," Su Jinzhi said in distress.

Lin Mu wasn’t stupid and naturally understood the implication of having dinner and talking slowly, which meant Huang Wenhai had intentions towards Su Jinzhi!

"Aunt, I think Huang Wenhai has ulterior motives. Discussing business over dinner at a hotel? It’s clearly because he has intentions towards you, Aunt." Lin Mu said frankly without reservation.

Now, Su Jinzhi and Lin Mu were more like business partners, so she didn’t find Lin Mu’s words inappropriate!

"How would I not know Huang Wenhai’s cunning mind? But there’s no choice, if you don’t go, you won’t get the contract for Situong Town. This concerns billions of profits and the company’s development. No matter what, I have to give it a try!" Su Jinzhi sighed and said.

Lin Mu looked at Su Jinzhi and actually understood her current predicament. In her position, there are things you can’t just choose not to do, most of the time it’s out of necessity!

"Aunt, I think even if you go tonight, Huang Wenhai might not agree. He said it’s negotiable, but it’s just a pretense to lure you in for some disgusting act. Think about it, since Huang Wenhai has already let Liu’s Company take over, he must have received money. He won’t change his initial decision for you, just because of mere money. So, I think it’s unnecessary to go; whether you go or not, it’s the same!" Lin Mu advised.