The Underground Emperor: Starting with Running Away with His Sister-in-Law

and...

The fact that he dared to offer this price means he's confident we'll accept it.

I even feel...

"Does this black kid know something to be so brazen..."

......

Chapter 554 Testing the Waters

After a brief pause...

Chen Xingjun continued, "In any case, the most important thing right now is to push forward the 'Golden City' project as soon as possible. This 150 billion is certainly a huge sum of money, but if it can get the project off the ground smoothly, then it will be worth it."

Zhao Taiwu was still dissatisfied, but he also knew that Chen Xingjun's words were not without reason.

He said indignantly, yet with a hint of helplessness, "But in this way, wouldn't we just be ripped off for nothing? It's infuriating!"

"No hurries?"

Chen Xingjun frowned slightly, glanced at him lightly, and said indifferently, "The money comes from the sheep. You only see that we have taken out 150 billion, but did we really pay for it?"

We have complete control over the entire 'Golden City' project, so ultimately, we get to decide the profits.

"Uh, you mean?"

Zhao Taiwu was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered and a relieved expression appeared on his face.

After a long pause, as if suddenly remembering something, he spoke again: "But the letter of intent includes a clause regarding breach of contract..."

Use your brain!

Chen Xingjun interrupted him, leaning back with a languid expression: "The letter of intent is merely a means we employ to realize the entire plan; frankly, it's only somewhat binding in the early stages..."

However, from then on, the entire project was under our control, and there were so many things we could do...

At this point, a hint of amusement crept into his tone: "Besides, it's still uncertain whether the newly restructured Babel Group can even survive until the project is finished, so what else can we talk about? Don't you think so?"

After saying that...

A faint, sinister smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes behind his glasses narrowed slightly, as if he were hiding some unspeakable conspiracy.

"I see!"

Zhao Taiwu looked as if he had just realized something.

At this moment, he...

It was like a sudden awakening, instantly clearing my head.

They were even able to apply their thinking to other situations and come up with many other ideas...

next second...

A slight smile played on his lips, a smile that was three parts pleasure and seven parts malice. He sincerely praised, "As expected of the heir to the Shunyang Conglomerate, the future Chairman Chen Xingjun, you are truly remarkable!"

This "skill" definitely refers to his intellect!

Chen Xingjun smiled slightly, accepting the praise with pleasure.

He said nothing more, only exhaled a soft breath, and turned to look out the window...

"Ding Xin..."

Chen Xingjun murmured softly...

In the reflection of the car window, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a gloomy and resentful expression, making his entire face look particularly eerie in the glass.

Don't be fooled by what I said when I was trying to persuade Zhao Taiwu...

Chen Xingjun remained so calm, appearing completely unperturbed.

But in fact...

When it comes to true hatred for Ding Xin, ten Zhao Taiwus couldn't compare to one!

It started two years ago...

That hatred took deep root in Chen Xingjun's heart!

And it has never dissipated or lessened over time...

Instead, it gets deeper and deeper, and stronger and stronger!

only...

Chen Xingjun doesn't have many strengths...

And what he's most proud of, and what he's best at...

It's all about being patient and knowing how to pretend!

All along...

His motto in life is: "Endure what others cannot endure, and pretend what others cannot pretend, only then can you achieve an extraordinary self!"

No rush...

Take your time...

"Ding Xin, just you wait. Sooner or later, I will make you kneel at my feet and experience the humiliation I have suffered all these years..."

......

the other side.

Ding Xin was completely unaware of Chen Xingjun's inner thoughts.

but...

Even if he finds out, it doesn't really matter.

after all...

When has our Uncle Ding ever paid any attention to the barking of those incompetent people?

In comparison...

What Ding Xin was truly curious about was...

What exactly happened to Chen Xingjun and Zhao Taiwu...?

Surprisingly, after he revealed the astonishing figure of 150 billion, the two of them didn't even haggle over the price and readily agreed!

This really upset Grandpa Ding, who felt like he had suffered a huge loss.

However...

Having already presented the terms in front of so many people, it would be incredibly undignified to back out at the last minute.

So in the end...

Ding Xin could only reluctantly sign the property transfer contract on the spot.

It's quite disheartening that they only made a mere 150 billion won for nothing.

As the meeting ended, it was lunchtime.

Ding Xin decided to invite Mu Xianmin to lunch, hoping to get some information from her and see if he could glean any clues...

......

Yeongdeungpo-gu, Yeouido-dong.

A high-end restaurant located in the heart of a bustling area.

This restaurant is luxuriously decorated and has an elegant environment. It's also doing very well; it was only a little past 11 a.m. and it was already packed with people.

Ding Xin and Mou Xianmin sat facing each other in a private cubicle by the window.

Golden sunlight streamed in through the window...

The entire room was decorated in a very warm and inviting style.

"Hyunmin-ssi, what's going on between you and Chen Xingjun right now?"

Ding Xin forked a piece of steak into his mouth, frowned, and asked casually while chewing.

This damn Korean beef...

Even now, he can't taste any difference between this steak and other types of steak.

"Nothing's wrong..."

Mu Xianmin paused slightly as she cut the steak, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. She glanced at him, puzzled, and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly concerned about this?"

In fact...

When she was with Ding Xin before, she would occasionally bring up this topic...

Those who understand the daughter's thoughts will understand!

But without exception...

Every time, this jerk in front of me would act all perfunctory, at most he'd just chime in with a couple of curses!