The heavens set sail from the courtyard

After the auction of plot number nine ended, three smaller plots remained to be auctioned, but the atmosphere at the scene was noticeably less enthusiastic, with very few bidders.

Wang Gang set his sights on a plot of land in the suburbs of Beijing and spent 400 million yuan to acquire it.

Lu Tao was eager to argue with Wang Gang and vent his anger, but Xu Zhisen stopped him.

“Dad, Gao Qiang wants us to spend an extra 200 million to buy plot number nine. We can’t let him get it for free.”

“The land that Gao Qiang has his eye on is too remote and has little development value,” Xu Zhisen said.

"I'll deliberately raise the price so that Gao Qiang will also lose some money," Lu Tao said through gritted teeth.

“Gao Qiang is bidding on behalf of Liu’s company. If there are any losses, it will be Liu’s company’s losses. What losses will he suffer?” Xu Zhisen said earnestly, “I taught you that a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan.”

"Are we just going to let it go like this?" Lu Tao said unwillingly.

"Don't worry! There are plenty of ways to get revenge." Xu Zhisen said sinisterly, "As long as your Uncle Lu is still in the Planning Bureau, Gao Qiang will be crying sooner or later."

Lu Tao instantly thought of his adoptive father, Lu Yaxun, and his heart finally calmed down.

After the auction ended, Xu Zhisen led Lu Tao away from the venue, where they ran into Wang Gang and Mi Lai at the entrance.

"Uncle Xu, I'm so sorry, I made you spend an extra two hundred million." Wang Gang said sarcastically when he saw Xu Zhisen.

"Gao Qiang, you did this on purpose! You hid a needle in my seat to trick me!" Lu Tao said angrily, taking out the needle.

Wang Gang chuckled and said, "Lu Tao, how come there's a needle in your seat? Did you report it to the organizers?"

Lu Tao threw the needle to the ground angrily and said, "You're still pretending with me!"

Mi Lai shouted, "Lu Tao, don't wrong people!"

Lu Tao retorted angrily, "If it's not you, then who is it!"

Wang Gang smirked and said, "Lu Tao, you've been sitting there for almost an hour. If you had a needle, you would have stuck it in by now. If you want to frame me, at least come up with a good reason."

Lu Tao hesitated upon hearing this, for he did indeed have some doubts.

"Who knows what methods you used?" Lu Tao said indignantly.

Wang Gang ignored Lu Tao and instead looked at Xu Zhisen, saying, "Mr. Xu, your son is acting so impulsively. Haven't you taught him properly?"

Xu Zhisen narrowed his eyes, gave Wang Gang a deep look, and said, "President Gao, we'll meet again someday. We'll see."

Wang Gang knew that Xu Zhisen was far more skilled than Lu Tao. He was like a venomous snake, rarely acting rashly, but once he struck, it was a sure kill.

"Mr. Xu, since we've known each other, let me give you a heads-up: there's a large tomb under Plot 9. You'd better be careful when you're developing it."

"What!?" Xu Zhisen was stunned, and could no longer remain calm.

"What great tomb? I've never heard of it." Lu Tao frowned and said, "Gao Qiang, don't exaggerate."

Wang Gang joked, "The Liu family had their eye on plot number nine for a long time, and even bought the land next to it. Why did they let plot number nine go? Didn't you ever think about that?"

Xu Zhisen gasped.

If there really is a large tomb hidden under plot number nine, then what's the point of developing it?

Mi Lixiong was also a little dizzy at this point, and asked Wang Gang, "Gao Qiang, you're not kidding, are you? If there really is a huge tomb, then that piece of land is just a wasteland, and all 1.2 billion will be wasted!"

Wang Gang laughed and said, "The Liu family had experts investigate plot number nine years ago and found that the soil structure below was abnormal, suspecting that there was a large tomb."

Xu Zhisen's legs went weak, and he staggered, almost falling over.

Lu Tao reacted quickly and helped Xu Zhisen up.

"You're the one who spread the rumor that the Liu family wants Plot 9." Xu Zhisen suddenly realized many things and glared fiercely at Wang Gang.

"Uncle Xu has wronged me," Wang Gang said, shaking his head.

Xu Zhisen asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Wang Gang feigned ignorance and said, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Lu Tao was sweating profusely and asked Xu Zhisen, "Dad, what should we do?" Xu Zhisen's eyes darted around and he said, "Help me back first."

Lu Tao nodded and quickly helped Xu Zhisen leave.

Watching Lu Tao and Xu Zhisen leave, Mi Lixiong asked Wang Gang, "Why did you deliberately provoke Xu Zhisen?"

Wang Gang chuckled and said, "Uncle Mi, I wasn't trying to provoke Xu Zhisen; I was just trying to kindly remind him."

Mili Xiong asked with a puzzled look, "Is there really a tomb under Plot Nine?!"

Wang Gang said casually, "Whether it's a tomb or not is uncertain, but there are definitely geological problems, so it's impossible to build a high-rise building there."

Mili Xiong frowned and said, "Why didn't you tell me about something so important earlier? What if I had won the bid for plot number nine!"

Wang Gang shrugged and said, "That's why I came to the auction in person this time! I'm just afraid something might happen."

Mi Lixiong said with a wry smile, "You've really screwed Xu Zhisen over this time; you've made a huge grudge now."

Wang Gang said indifferently, "So what if we become enemies? Given my relationship with Lu Tao, we've been enemies for a long time, so naturally I won't give Xu Zhisen a chance to retaliate."

Mili Xiong swallowed hard, looking at Wang Gang with a hint of fear, as if he were meeting him for the first time.

Wang Gang said casually, "Uncle Mi, did Xu Zhisen encourage you to set up an estate trust?"

Mili Xiong was taken aback and asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

Wang Gang said, "Xu Zhisen wants to deal with me, so naturally I need to investigate him as well. I understand the principle of knowing yourself and your enemy."

Mili Xiong realized what was happening and asked, "Is there a problem with the estate trust?"

Wang Gang nodded with a smile and said, "That's a huge trap. Xu Zhisen made his fortune in the United States by cheating a lot of people."

"Hiss!" Millie Bear gasped, "An estate trust is a scam!?"

Wang Gang said, "Yes, Xu Zhisen used this trick to deceive many people. Estate trusts are very popular in the United States and have their advantages."

However, reliable foundations are rare. Once you hand over your money to a foundation, Xu Zhisen will find a pretext to transfer the assets and claim that the investment has failed.

Xu Zhisen cheated too many people, so he couldn't stay in the US and returned to China.

Mili Xiong said with lingering fear, "How could such a thing happen? I almost fell for it!"

Mi Lai asked, puzzled, "Why would Xu Zhisen frame my dad?"

Wang Gang said matter-of-factly, "Of course it's for money. Xu Zhisen is too unscrupulous in making money."

Mili Xiong said, "Gao Qiang, can you take Mi Lai home for me? I have something else to do."

After saying that, Mili Xiong hurriedly left.

Miley asked in surprise, "Why is my dad in such a hurry?"

Wang Gang laughed and said, "Of course, I'll find someone to verify what I said."

Miley exclaimed in surprise, "My dad doesn't believe you!"

Wang Gang nodded and said, "That's normal. Seeing is believing, not talking about it."

Mi Lai turned to Wang Gang and asked, "How did you find out?"

Wang Gang explained, "Your dad wasn't Xu Zhisen's first target. Manny's father almost fell for it too, but fortunately, Aunt Manny stopped him in the end."

Miley suddenly realized, "I see, no wonder you know so much about it."

Wang Gang said, "Alright! Let's go back! Xu Zhisen is in for some trouble now."

Miley asked, "If there really is a large tomb under Plot Nine, will Xu Zhisen lose a lot of money?"

Wang Gang said smugly, "He'll probably go bankrupt from all the losses." (End of Chapter)