On the road.
Zhang Yang was driving attentively.
He listened to Han Xiyao, who was sitting in the passenger seat, recount how the Han family had acquired the old residential area land.
It turned out that the land in the old residential area.
Had been bid on three years ago by Han Xiyao's father, before he fell into a deep coma.
To secure this land back then.
Han Xiyao's father had used sixty percent of the Han Corporation's cash flow.
Later, due to his sudden coma.
The development of the land was temporarily shelved.
This was also an indirect reason.
Why Han Xiyao, after taking over from her father, did not receive the support of the Han Corporation shareholders.
After all, because of that piece of land.
The Han Corporation's cash flow had nearly collapsed.
Fortunately, Han Xiyao had withstood this pressure in the years since taking over.
And had secured considerable benefits for the Han Corporation in the pharmaceutical sector.
This allowed her to temporarily stabilize her position within the Han Corporation.
However.
This did not mean that Han Xiyao had forgotten about the land.
On the contrary.
She had kept it firmly in mind, always!
Because Han Xiyao's father had ignored all opposition.
And forcibly acquired this land, which had already displeased the Han Corporation shareholders.
And finally, he fell into a coma and relinquished control.
This matter.
Had led to much gossip and criticism from members of the Han family.
Many accusations and insults directed at Han Xiyao's father.
Had directly or indirectly reached Han Xiyao's ears.
Therefore.
Han Xiyao had been looking for an opportunity.
To bring the development of the old residential area back onto the agenda.
Coincidentally.
Nanyi Real Estate now had this intention.
So Han Xiyao would certainly not miss this opportunity.
"Zhang Yang, if we can reach a cooperation with Nanyi Real Estate today, their initial investment will be at least around five hundred million."
"This way, we can firmly suppress Han Wenkang," Han Xiyao said happily.
After all.
The three major families had each made a move, acting as checks and balances.
Han Xiyao knew.
That it was basically impossible to get these three families to increase their stakes.
Otherwise, the nature of this matter would change.
And it would no longer be just a contest between the Han Corporation.
But a grand battle of the three titans of Jiangnan.
Therefore.
Under these circumstances, Nanyi Real Estate's sudden entry.
Had made Han Xiyao particularly excited.
Not only could she win the bet and weaken Han Wenkang's power in the Han Corporation.
But she could also fulfill her father's wish and silence the Han family members.
Zhang Yang harbored doubts about this.
But he didn't dampen Han Xiyao's spirits.
"If Nanyi Real Estate makes a move, our chances of winning will indeed increase significantly," Zhang Yang said with a smile.
"Yes, if the deal goes through, it will be double happiness," Han Xiyao smiled brightly.
Zhang Yang smiled along, focusing on driving.
Soon.
They arrived downstairs at the Nanyi Real Estate company building.
After parking the car.
Zhang Yang and Han Xiyao, accompanied by Nangong Yi's secretary.
Arrived at Nangong Yi's office.
Upon first meeting Nangong Yi.
Han Xiyao greeted him first.
"I didn't expect President Nan to be so young; truly young and promising."
Nangong Yi stood up from the sofa, glanced at Han Xiyao and Zhang Yang.
And said with a smile, "President Han, you flatter me. You are the president of the Han Corporation at such a young age, no less than myself."
"Come, please sit."
On their first meeting, Nangong Yi was very amiable.
He wore glasses and always had a gentle, spring-like smile on his face.
This somewhat surprised Han Xiyao.
She had expected the negotiation with Nanyi Real Estate today to be very difficult.
After all, Nanyi Real Estate's market value was at least ten times that of the Han Corporation.
This meant that the cooperation between the two parties.
Would not be on an equal footing.
Therefore, to gain the initiative in the cooperation, the other party would definitely exert pressure on her.
But now, it seemed that Nangong Yi's sincerity was immense.
"Alright, President Nan, please sit as well," Han Xiyao nodded and smiled.
Then, Han Xiyao sat down opposite Nangong Yi.
Seeing this, Zhang Yang also prepared to sit down.
But the previously amiable Nangong Yi suddenly said coldly.
"Who are you? Who told you to sit down?"
"President Han, does your employee not understand the rules?"
This.
Zhang Yang paused in his movement to sit.
His expression was somewhat awkward.
Han Xiyao also gave an embarrassed smile and quickly explained.
"President Nan, Zhang Yang is my capable assistant, and we are here to discuss cooperation..."
Nangong Yi immediately waved his hand.
"President Han, I will only discuss cooperation with you. Others should leave first."
"After all, our statuses are not equal, and it is inappropriate for them to stay and listen to these matters."
This.
Han Xiyao found herself in a difficult position.
Today.
She had asked Zhang Yang to accompany her.
If she asked Zhang Yang to leave based on Nangong Yi's words.
Zhang Yang's self-esteem would surely be hurt.
Moreover, the things Zhang Yang had done for her in the past few days.
Han Xiyao had kept them in mind.
And she was very grateful to Zhang Yang.
However.
The development of the land in the old residential area of Jiangnan City was also a persistent concern for Han Xiyao.
She did not want to give up the opportunity to silence the Han family members.
And stop them from insulting her father.
"Well... Zhang Yang."
"Why don't you wait for me outside?" Han Xiyao hesitated.
After saying this.
Han Xiyao felt a bit ashamed and dared not look directly at Zhang Yang.
"Okay, I'll wait for you outside," Zhang Yang smiled, showing no blame towards Han Xiyao.
He understood clearly.
How much Han Xiyao cared about the development of that piece of land.
Then.
Zhang Yang turned and left, waiting in the corridor outside.
Han Xiyao, inside the conference room, watched Zhang Yang leave so readily.
Her guilt intensified.
But.
She forced herself to suppress the matter and earnestly began discussing cooperation with Nangong Yi.
"President Nan, we can begin."
...
Zhang Yang did not choose to eavesdrop.
On the content of the discussion between Han Xiyao and Nangong Yi.
Because it was confidential information for both companies.
However.
Zhang Yang knew that such negotiations would not end quickly.
So.
He wandered around the corridor on this floor.
As he walked.
Zhang Yang arrived at the pantry and rest area.
Just as he was about to go in for a drink of water.
He suddenly heard the secretary who had led them in earlier talking in a low voice with someone else.
That familiar voice made Zhang Yang's eyes narrow.
"Xiao Li, you must be very careful not to spill these two cups of water. You must deliver them to President Nan's office."
"Manager Wu, is this appropriate? President Nan is currently discussing cooperation with the Han Corporation. It's not good for me to barge in now, is it?"
"There's nothing inappropriate about it. President Nan instructed this himself. Just do as you're told."
"..."
Wu De!
Zhang Yang, who was eavesdropping at the entrance of the pantry, immediately narrowed his eyes.
The voice of Wu De.
He was very familiar with.
However, this was Nanyi Real Estate's company.
Wu De was the head of the investment department of Qin Feng Group.
How could he be here?
It seemed his guess was correct.
Nanyi Real Estate's sudden invitation for cooperation to Han Xiyao today.
Indeed had a problem!
Zhang Yang's anger surged, and he directly rushed into the pantry.
However.
Looking around, only Wu De was in the pantry.
Where did Nangong Yi's secretary go?
Zhang Yang suddenly glanced at the closed door behind the pantry.
He guessed that the secretary had entered Nangong Yi's office through this door.
"Zhang... Zhang Yang! What are you doing here!?"
Zhang Yang's sudden appearance startled Wu De.
"I should be the one asking you that. What are you doing here?" Zhang Yang retorted with an unfriendly tone.
Wu De seemed to be somewhat afraid of Zhang Yang, constantly retreating towards the corner of the wall.
"Of course, I'm here on behalf of the Qin family to discuss cooperation with Nangong Yi." Wu De's eyes darted around.
This detail naturally did not escape Zhang Yang's notice.
He immediately stepped forward and grabbed Wu De by the neck.
"The situation you were in last time was resolved by Liao Zixia, wasn't it?"
"Do you think that with Liao Zixia helping you, I can't do anything to you?"
After speaking.
A strand of true qi appeared on Zhang Yang's fingertip.
He quickly tapped Wu De's forehead, causing the man's head to spin.
"Wu De, I heard your conversation with President Nan's secretary just now!"
"Tell me, what exactly are you trying to do! Why couldn't the secretary spill those two cups of water?"
Cough, cough, cough~
Wu De felt nauseous and wanted to vomit, coughing continuously.
His neck was still being held by Zhang Yang, and his entire face turned a purplish-red.
"I... I don't know what you're talking about... Let go of me quickly." Wu De stubbornly said.
Zhang Yang was slightly surprised.
The true qi he had injected into Wu De's forehead was meant to disrupt his willpower.
But he hadn't expected Wu De to still be able to resist.
In that case.
He couldn't be blamed for not being polite!
Instantly.
Zhang Yang began to punch and kick Wu De.
Bang, bang, bang~
In a short while.
The pantry was filled with Wu De's miserable cries.
"Ah!~"
"Don't... Zhang Yang, stop hitting me! If you keep hitting me, someone will die."
Slap!
Zhang Yang delivered a forceful slap.
"If you don't want to die, then tell me honestly, what exactly happened just now!"
Wu De looked at Zhang Yang with terror, trembling as he said.
"Those two cups of water were indeed tampered with, but it was Nangong Yi who asked me to put it in..."
"What did you put in the water cups!"
Seeing Wu De hesitate, Zhang Yang raised his hand again.
Wu De, seeing this, was almost scared to death and quickly said.
"Don't hit me, I'll tell you."
"The water was laced with an aphrodisiac... aphrodisiac."
What?
Zhang Yang was instantly furious!
This Nangong Yi looked refined and polite, but he turned out to be such a hypocrite!
Zhang Yang's anger blazed!
He directly kicked Wu De to the ground and kicked open the closed door behind the pantry!