Who would have thought William would barge into the bar so recklessly? She was truly terrified at the time.
Afraid that her dealings with William would be exposed.
If that happened, Lü Liang would consider her a traitor. She knew how Lü Liang dealt with such people and had witnessed the fate of those who betrayed him more than once.
She also worried that the good impression she had finally made on Guo Xuyang's heart would be erased.
Unexpectedly, Lü Liang didn't notice anything amiss, but Guo Xuyang followed her out.
She was genuinely scared. She was very suspicious of Guo Xuyang's method of rescuing Xiao Yun.
Because she didn't know how Guo Xuyang found them in the first place.
And how he was taken back from the winery, guarded by so many people, without anyone noticing.
So, in the evening, she specifically waited for Guo Xuyang to return. She took out the wine she had prepared with something added.
She wanted to resolve the issue this way.
Unfortunately, Guo Xuyang knew everything.
She had no choice but to confess.
When she saw Guo Xuyang's action of tasting the wine, she knew he could tell what kind of wine it was.
However, Guo Xuyang did not refuse her.
She knew she still had a chance.
So she used all her charms to make sure Guo Xuyang couldn't leave her side for the time being.
She didn't know if it was the right thing to do, but judging by subsequent events, Guo Xuyang didn't seem to care much about her past.
As they went along, she found herself increasingly unable to leave Guo Xuyang.
She didn't know what kind of magic he possessed. She just liked being with him and felt uncomfortable if she didn't exercise for a day.
Sometimes she even suspected that Guo Xuyang had hypnotized her or cast a spell, making her unable to resist him.
As a woman with extensive experience, she had a full understanding of the current situation.
But she couldn't believe it, especially since she hadn't been with Guo Xuyang for very long.
Could it be William's?
But she had been with William for years and had never taken precautions, and nothing like this had ever happened before. It couldn't be his.
Then it could only be Guo Xuyang's.
However, she wasn't entirely sure if it was true yet. After all, she had only had a slight reaction today.
Perhaps it was exhaustion from climbing the Great Wall, or she had caught a cold.
Elena lay in bed, thinking about many things, and fell asleep in a daze at some point.
When Guo Xuyang arrived at Jiang Qixin's hotel, he found Jiang Qixin and Lü Liang discussing the difficulties encountered in registering the jade company.
"Brother Liang, what do you think about the issue of incomplete company registration documents?"
"I think Li Ziqi must have intervened. Officially, his influence is still quite significant."
"I don't think so. I recall you mentioning Xiao Si, Li Ziyu. It's possible this kid is behind it. This method is too crude; Li Ziqi wouldn't stoop so low."
"Should I find someone to probe the situation?"
"It's not appropriate for you to get involved now, as Li Ziqi still manages you. Let's see in a couple of days. I still want to hear Yangzi's opinion."
"Actually, it doesn't matter whether we set up this company or not. Isn't it just about going to the Myanmar shops to get stones? Get them, cut them, sell them. Who needs a company for that?"
"You don't understand this. There are many benefits to setting up a company, and funding is one aspect.
When you get the stones from the Myanmar shops, you need invoices issued there. Otherwise, how can such a large volume of stones be transported as they are?
One billion, not too much, not too little.
I don't think Yangzi will be satisfied with just one billion worth of stones.
By then, it will likely be ten billion or more."
"Are you saying...?"
"Yes. He will cut the stones on-site. Wouldn't it be a disservice to himself not to use his cheating tools? Just wait for the show."
"In that case, he must have witnessed the South African diamond mine exploration firsthand?"
"More or less. Do you remember what he said at the time?" Jiang Qixin asked.
"He said that drilling for another month would be enough."
"He should have been leaving himself some leeway."
"I remember now, before that, there was another diamond mine being explored. After he saw it, he told me to pull the people back. I was skeptical at the time and didn't arrange for them to withdraw.
I thought if we pushed a bit harder and drilled deeper, we might find diamonds. In the end, we just wasted over a million."
"Who wouldn't be reluctant to abandon a mine that was halfway through exploration?"
"Boss, there's another thing. I don't know how to say it?"
"Go ahead and say it."
"After we arrived in Dabaxi, Bruce's diamond mine was attacked by an unknown object. He withdrew all his men.
He only managed to bring out over a ton of diamonds; more than a ton was left behind.
I wasn't reconciled and wanted to see if I could find a way to retrieve them.
But when I went there, I was almost attacked by that monster and didn't dare to go down.
Later, when we were chatting, he mentioned that if he could acquire ten tons of diamonds, the mission would be complete.
He mentioned it to me, asking what price I would offer for ten tons of diamonds if I got them from him.
I told him not to joke. He then said, 'Believe it or not.'"
"Are you implying he has diamonds, and ten tons of them?"
"From his words, it seems he has ten tons, or even more."
"Where did he get these diamonds? Did he get them from Bruce?
Didn't Bruce say that only over a ton was left behind? You should have a good talk with Yangzi about this when you get back.
If we have these ten tons of diamonds, plus the more than four tons you obtained this time, it will be enough for the first half of next year."
As they were talking, Guo Xuyang arrived.
"Mr. Jiang, Brother Liang."
"Sit down. We were just discussing the issue of the permits," Jiang Qixin said. "Brother Liang, pour the brother some tea."
"Pour it yourself. When you're here, it's your own home. I don't serve," Lü Liang said.
"Thank you, Mr. Jiang. No need, Brother Liang, I'll do it myself."
"You, you," Jiang Qixin poked Lü Liang with his finger and said.
"Brother Liang is right, when you are here, consider it your home. Don't be a stranger."
Guo Xuyang first refilled the cups of Jiang Qixin and Lü Liang, then poured one for himself.
"I came to tell you about this matter.
Since they are unwilling to let us establish a company in this place, we can completely change our approach.
Kyoto is his territory, and he can control it. I'll just stay away from him.
I'm thinking of setting up the company headquarters in the provincial capital. With President Cheng's help there, everything will be easier to manage."
"Are you saying I don't have any say here?"
"No, Mr. Jiang. Please don't misunderstand.
It's mainly because I have a place in the provincial capital. It was specifically renovated to store raw stones, so it's not a sudden decision.
President Cheng knows about this, and he's primarily responsible for the renovation. I heard the renovation is nearing completion."
"Alright. I support you wherever you are. I trust your judgment. If I need to step in, I will do so without hesitation," Jiang Qixin said.
"We were just analyzing this. We think this matter must be the work of that kid Li Ziyu, who pressured some individuals using his father's name.
That's why the company registration got stalled. I also called and asked, and the person just told me it was arranged from above.
I'm sorry, brother. I couldn't help you with this."
"It's alright, Mr. Jiang. We can't make those people feel troubled, after all, they are working for the government."
"It's good that you understand, brother."
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