Chapter 102: What Does Chairman Shi Like?

Lu Chen waved his hand at Butler Wang without getting up, instead glancing at Wei Er's retreating back before slumping onto the sofa.

With trembling hands, he crushed the Cigar, switched to a 555, and failed to light it several times.

After several minutes passed, he finally took a deep breath.

Not until he had finished the cigarette did Lu Chen finally recover.

He picked up the phone and dialed a string of numbers.

"I would like to speak to Miss Luosha."

While waiting, Lu Chen smoked another cigarette, his mood slowly calming down.

"Hello?"

Luosha's cold voice came through the phone.

"It's me. Wei Er has been taken down, and the funds are in place."

Lu Chen spoke softly, then continued.

"As for the rest, they will enter the stock market; I have no way to stop that. Also, Wei Er will be calling a board meeting soon, and I need you to take action."

"I understand. It seems you will be supporting Wei Er at the board meeting, right?"

Luosha's tone seemed to carry a hint of dissatisfaction, but it was mostly calm.

"This is a necessary price to pay. It is only an abstention; I can choose not to hold your shares by proxy at the next board meeting."

Lu Chen gave a bitter smile and spoke softly.

For him right now, this was the best choice.

"Fine, don't attend the next board meeting."

Luosha's cold voice came through the phone, and she hung up immediately afterward.

Lu Chen gave a bitter smile, put down the phone, and tapped his fingers lightly on the desk; only after a long while did the corners of his mouth lift slightly.

"Sir, the funds have been gathered through various channels: 2.8 billion has been collected into the company controlled by President Li, and 200 million has reached your side."

Butler Wang took out a thick ledger, knocked lightly on the study door, and walked in.

He placed it on the desk in front of Lu Chen.

"Another 500 million remains in companies at various levels."

"Notify Xuan Hua to use it well and continue executing the plan. At the same time, pay attention to the anonymity of the funds; 2.8 billion pounds is not a small amount, enough to manipulate the market."

Lu Chen tapped the armrest lightly, and only after several seconds did he speak.

"Speed up the demolition work in Nitan, and the land data for the Tianran Gang has been collected, right?"

Lu Chen quickly received the data handed over by Butler Wang.

After a long while, he frowned.

Chairman Shi!

How could it be him?

Wasn't it said that Chairman Shi had no assets in Xianggang?

Why was the land deed for this Tianran Gang in his hands?

Lu Chen was truly in a difficult position now.

"Butler Wang, let's do this: help me arrange a meeting with Chairman Shi and see which day he is free so I can go pay him a visit."

Before Butler Wang walked out of the study, Lu Chen spoke again.

"First, give Professor Li a call to see if he is free tonight; I will have a meal with Professor Li first."

"Very well, sir."

Butler Wang stood still, turned around, bowed slightly, and then left the study.

After Butler Wang left, Lu Chen did not make any other moves.

After a long time, he finally stood up and stretched his stiff body slightly.

After returning to his room for a short nap, he opened his eyes feeling somewhat exhausted.

He took another shower, changed into a suit, and returned to the study.

"Sir, Professor Li has accepted your invitation, and Chairman Shi is scheduled for tomorrow at noon."

Butler Wang walked in, poured a cup of coffee for Lu Chen, and spoke softly.

Lu Chen nodded slightly and prepared a Cigar for himself.

After a long while, he took a puff and then spoke.

"Fine, how is the demolition situation in Nitan?"

"According to President Zhao's estimate, the current demolition progress in Nitan is about 28%. If we accelerate again, our cost expenditure will need to increase by about 3 million Hong Kong dollars, and the demolition time will be shortened to be basically completed within 2 weeks, but there is still no progress in the areas not under our control."

Butler Wang took out a small notebook and read the data from it.

"We don't need to worry about the non-controlled areas; execute according to President Zhao's plan. At the same time, tell Wanyu that when she meets with the big boss, mention in passing that Nitan cannot be delayed."

Lu Chen nodded slightly, and after a few seconds, he spoke.

After taking a sip of coffee, he took a puff of his Cigar.

"Have Chen Mo contact Xiaofeng; don't let Xiaofeng risk his life. If he stays alive, there will always be an opportunity."

After finishing, Lu Chen ignored Butler Wang and stood up, looking through the window at the bustling Victoria Harbour.

As the sun set, Lu Chen sighed slightly.

Old Zhao, perhaps it is time to talk.

"Sir, there is one hour left until the time agreed upon with Professor Li."

Before leaving, Butler Wang spoke softly to remind him.

Lu Chen did not respond, but after a while, he went downstairs.

He sat in the already prepared Buick and drove out of the Zhuangyuan in a low-key manner.

The car passed through the bustling Central and drove silently into Professor Li's Zhuangyuan.

"Uncle, I've come over to mooch a meal."

Lu Chen stood at the entrance of Professor Li's greenhouse with a smile on his face.

"You little monkey, don't come in!"

Professor Li looked up at Lu Chen, a trace of disdain appearing on his face.

He put down his shears, walked out from among the lush "grass," and shouted with some heartache as he watched Lu Chen touch the leaves he had meticulously tended.

"It's just two Orchids, can't I just buy them for you?"

Lu Chen patted his hands with some disdain and curled his lips, but still carefully stepped out of the greenhouse.

"What do you know? This one is worth 3 million pounds; how long would you have to work to earn that, you brat?"

Professor Li gave Lu Chen a light push, signaling for him not to block the way, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Is everything settled?"

"It's settled, the 2.8 billion in ammunition has already reached Xuan Hua's side, but, Uncle, what's the situation with Chairman Shi?"

A trace of relief appeared on Lu Chen's face, and only then did he stretch his back.

"I checked the original land deed, and the Tianran Gang is actually under Chairman Shi's name, which really leaves me a bit confused."

"Are you talking about the Tianran Gang?"

As Professor Li walked, a look of recollection also appeared on his face.

It wasn't until they reached the reception hall that Professor Li seemed to remember something.

He tossed a Cigar to Lu Chen, picked up the tea on the coffee table, took a light sip, and only then spoke.

"The previous owner of that land died, and the beneficiary of the land deed is Chairman Shi; perhaps Chairman Shi isn't even aware of this matter."

After a few seconds, Professor Li spoke again.

"The management rights of the Tianran Gang have always been in the hands of the Luosha; if you want to develop it, it really is a troublesome matter, so you might as well talk to Chairman Shi—who knows, maybe old Shi will be willing to give you a chance?"

Professor Li looked at Lu Chen deeply, his eyes carrying a hint of encouragement, as well as a hint of complexity.

Lu Chen nodded slightly and asked a few more questions, as well as about Chairman Shi's preferences.

Only then did he sigh and swipe a few things from Professor Li's place to use as a gift for Chairman Shi.

He then returned to the Zhuangyuan and had a good night's rest.