Chapter 15: Wei Er's Game

Early morning.

Lu Chen stood before the window; the sea breeze of Victoria Harbour remained, and the sailboats and cargo ships were as busy as ever.

Xianggang, still that eternally busy Xianggang.

Breakfast, newspaper, Cigar.

Lu Chen began his busy day, though his heart was still preoccupied with what Wang Jingli had said last night.

Crown wants to securitize Moissanite!

After finishing a Cigar, Lu Chen finally stood up and headed out.

Huanghou Dadao was as bustling as ever; to Lu Chen, the cold, hard industrial aesthetics of Crown looked like a monster with its mouth agape, as if it would snap shut the very next moment.

The marble flooring emitted a blinding glare under the sunlight, and the people in line waited silently for the staff... Reading novels every day is super convenient, ttk. tw is waiting for you to read.

"Mr. Lu, you have arrived, please."

Seeing Lu Chen walk in, Wang Jingli's eyes lit up; he hurried over to greet him, bowed slightly, and gestured to lead the way.

It was as if what happened yesterday had never occurred at all.

Lu Chen nodded slightly, straightened his suit, and walked slowly behind Wang Jingli, a complex expression in his eyes.

"We have prepared your requirements; Director Wei Er is waiting for you in his office."

Wang Jingli slowed his pace, whispered a word, and then walked to the front again.

After knocking on the door, Wang Jingli pushed open the heavy wooden door gently and made a gesture of invitation.

"Welcome to Crown once again! Your arrival brings great honor to our humble establishment!"

Director Wei Er stood up and stepped forward to shake hands.

He smiled and led Lu Chen to sit on the sofa; the decor here was slightly simpler than that of the Guibingshi.

No!

It was just decorated more minimalist!

Lu Chen sat on the sofa, scanned the room, and a flash of vigilance crossed his eyes.

"Since you have come, it is perfect; we at Crown also have a small matter we would like to discuss with you."

After Director Wei Er handed Lu Chen a Cigar, he poured two cups of coffee and placed them on the coffee table.

He took one from the cigar box and slowly began to preheat it.

"Please, go ahead."

Lu Chen sipped his coffee, unhurriedly preheated the Cigar in his hand, and looked up at Wei Er.

Yesterday, Wang Jingli's words...

Hmm, what did Wang Jingli say?

He just wanted to see what Wei Er had to say!

"We at Crown wish to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with you, for you and the family behind you to each acquire up to 1% of our Crown shares."

Wei Er took a puff of his Cigar, leaned back into the sofa, and slowly exhaled smoke.

"In exchange, you and your family will provide that high-purity diamond to Crown on a long-term, exclusive basis."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, the Cigar in his hand trembling slightly, and then he fell silent?

This old fox is truly something!

He didn't mention the securitization at all, but this was just as well; if one could acquire shares in Crown, even 1% was an incredible, major event!

Trying to intervene in a bank of this level was almost an impossible task!

Wei Er had offered such a massive benefit; surely a single exclusive agreement wouldn't be enough, would it?

However, this bait was simply too fragrant!

Lu Chen had absolutely no reason to refuse!

Even hesitating for a second would be a sign of disrespect to him!

Regardless of whether the matter of securitization needed to be brought up later, the Crown shares had to be obtained right now!

"That is acceptable, though I will need some time to mobilize funds and notify my family members."

"Mr. Lu has great courage!"

Director Wei Er was momentarily stunned after hearing Lu Chen's words, but his smile became even brighter.

He set down his Cigar, took a contract from the table, and placed it on the coffee table in front of Lu Chen.

The cold marble floor, under the illumination of the sunlight, made Lu Chen feel a bit unreal.

"Crown likes players like you who are willing to stand with us."

Lu Chen did not speak, but quietly picked up the contract and began to read it carefully.

The content was actually very simple: it was an intent to acquire 1% of Crown shares for the price of 100 million USD, with the shares being provided by Wei Er.

Hmm, there were also some minor clauses.

Overall, there were no traps.

Not until Lu Chen signed "Lu Sanbao" did Wei Er continue to speak.

"Then, let me explain the cooperation plan with you in detail."

On the crystal ashtray on the table, the smoke from the Cigar drifted...

"You wouldn't still be wanting to go through with the securitization, would you?"

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment; it took quite a while for him to recover, then he took a light puff of his Cigar and sat up straight on the sofa.

This caused Lu Chen, who had just relaxed, to become tense to the extreme in an instant!

Wang Jingli had told him about the Moissanite securitization yesterday, and he had also given it some thought.

This thing is a landmine!

But the bait from Crown is truly fragrant!

Let's see if there's a chance to strive for better terms.

After all, the identity of Lu Sanbao was not just made up at random, but...

"This decision has already passed the board resolution; of course, if you wish to object, you can also wait until you have received the shares and protest in person at the board meeting."

Wei Er was distracted for a brief moment, then recovered, and a smile hung on his face once again.

He took a light puff of his Cigar, and his fingers moved a bit unnaturally.

He put down his crossed legs and sat up straight!

"If you put it that way, I can refuse to fulfill the contract."

The corners of Lu Chen's mouth rose slightly; he changed his posture while holding the Cigar in his mouth, then reached out to pick up the Cigar again, only to squeeze it slightly out of shape.

This was completely different from what Wang Jingli said yesterday, but with his identity, he truly couldn't obtain information from the board...

"Of course, that is your right, but we have invited the world's best appraisal experts, as well as Mr. Liu, who obtained the Rainbow at the auction, to participate in a public appraisal ceremony."

After a moment of silence, Wei Er took a puff of his Cigar with a trace of a smile on his face.

"You will also be invited to attend as a guest at that time."

"Why do you think it isn't real?"

After a moment of silence, Lu Chen revealed a smile on his face and slowly took a puff of his Cigar.

He changed into a more comfortable posture again and crossed his legs, though his toes trembled slightly.

What was written in that appraisal report?

Is Wei Er that certain?

Or...

"We at Crown certainly cannot prove it is fake, but we also cannot prove it is real, can we?"

The smile on Wei Er's face grew wider, but his hand holding the Cigar was a bit stiffer than before.

"It is too perfect; it doesn't look like something that exists in the natural world at all..."

Wei Er leaned forward, his tone carrying a hint of seduction.

"With Crown's endorsement, it can go anywhere in the world, and you and your family will obtain a ticket to the top-tier world."

"Then, Mr. Wei Er, what if one day it is proven to be fake?"

Lu Chen smiled and spoke directly, his tone revealing a hint of sincerity.

He leaned forward and forcefully stubbed out the Cigar.

His eyes held a trace of curiosity.

When this bomb goes off...

"We cannot deny that the times are progressing and technology is developing; it could also be fake. If such a day truly comes, it will blow you, me, and Crown into smithereens together!"

"Securitization is the trend; you should know that it is the optimal solution for risk diversification. As for whether it is real or fake, does it matter? Crown is fully capable of buying it all back, but..."

Wei Er was stunned for a moment, and after a period of silence, he forcefully stubbed out his Cigar before saying in a somewhat hoarse voice.

When the conversation reached this point, a flash of realization crossed Lu Chen's eyes; no wonder Wang Jingli wanted to run...