Chapter 7: Cooperating with the Murong Group!

"Your Murong family really went to a lot of trouble."

Jiangnan looked at Murong Wan and said in a deep voice.

Murong Wan, hearing that, hurriedly explained to Jiangnan: "Doctor Jiang, your words are a bit distant; if you hadn't stepped in and cured my grandfather, I'm afraid he would have already…"

Halfway through, Jiangnan suddenly interrupted.

"It's just a minor matter; no need to bring it up again."

"Let's go, accompany me inside for a seat."

After Jiangnan said so, Murong Wan gave a slight nod and followed him inside.

Later, in the villa's living room.

Jiangnan sat on the sofa, while Murong Wan suddenly remembered something and instructed the servant.

"Butler Wei, go fetch the Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao that my grandfather treasured, and bring it over."

The butler heard this and immediately complied.

Soon, a purple‑gold sand teapot was placed on the table, with several cups beside it.

Jiangnan and Murong Wan hardly had to lift a finger; someone brewed tea for them and set it before them.

Murong Wan lifted the tea cup with both hands and said to Jiangnan: "Doctor Jiang, I heard you love tea, just like my grandfather. I wonder if this teapot suits your taste."

Jiangnan said nothing more, lifted the cup to smell it, and smiled lightly: "Fine tea, its fragrance is so rich—truly a premium brew."

Seeing Jiangnan's appreciative expression, Murong Wan smiled and said: "Doctor Jiang, I'm glad you like it. If you do, I'll arrange for more to be brought over later."

Upon hearing that, Jiangnan did not refuse but gladly accepted.

After all, there are many families eager to curry favor with him.

But the Murong family has done well; with Mo Lao's connection, even if they fawn over him.

Jiangnan wouldn't feel anything about it.

But with other families, Jiangnan might become picky.

"By the way, I heard there's an undeveloped plot in Jinghai North District that's about to go up for public auction. Do the Murong family have any thoughts on it?"

"The location in the North District is actually good; building a commercial tower there would have great prospects."

When Jiangnan suddenly brought up the land auction, Murong Wan thought for a moment, then sighed: "Doctor Jiang, that plot's value is exceedingly precious; all the major families in Jinghai regard it as prime meat on the plate."

"Unfortunately, Nan Shen Group also covets this land. Our Murong family's strength cannot compare to Nan Shen Group, and Li Shi Group's cooperation with Nan Shen Group is so close that it seems Li Shi Group is bound to secure the plot."

Perhaps noticing Murong Wan's disappointment, Jiangnan let out a light laugh and said in a deep voice: "I don't think so."

"Who says that because Nan Shen Group and Li Shi Group cooperate closely, this undeveloped land must fall into Li Shi Group's hands?"

"What if the Chairman of Nan Shen Group suddenly wants to cooperate with the Murong Group to develop that land together?"

Jiangnan suddenly uttered a word.

Murong Wan's face broke into a wry smile as she said: "Doctor Jiang, stop trying to comfort me. The directors of Nan Shen Group are like a dragon you can see the head of but never the tail; it's far too hard to meet them, let alone discuss cooperation."

Jiangnan heard that, smiled instantly, and replied: "If I told you I'm a director of Nan Shen Group, would you believe me?"

With those words spoken,

Murong Wan's complexion changed instantly, and she looked at Jiangnan, somewhat unable to believe.

But quickly, Murong Wan shook her head and replied: "Mr. Jiang, stop joking."

"If, Mr. Jiang, you truly are a director of Nan Shen Group, then my Murong family would have to compete with the Li family and other major families for that land, but…"

Murong Wan's words reached her lips, but she swallowed them back.

She understood that Jiangnan's status could not be that simple, so she dared not speak further, fearing a misstep that might upset Jiangnan.

Jiangnan, however, didn't argue and placed a call directly.

"Manager Song, come to Tianyu No. 1 to find me."

"I have something to discuss with you."

Then Jiangnan hung up the phone on the spot.

Murong Wan, seeing him again, was startled, a flash of surprise in her heart, and she cautiously asked: "Mr. Jiang, that call you just made—was it to the General Manager Song Yuning of Nan Shen Group?"

"She is currently the sole authority in Nan Shen Group's power center, under the Chairman, wielding absolute say. When I previously went to Nan Shen Group to see her, I waited several hours."

Hearing that, Jiangnan couldn't help but laugh and said: "Oh, why is she acting so high‑handed?"

"When she arrives later, I'll tell you about her."

Upon hearing this, Murong Wan didn't know what Jiangnan was up to, but could only wait with him.

The next moment.

Clack clack clack.

The sound of high‑heeled shoes striking the floor rang out suddenly.

A tall, elegant lady in a designer uniform strode in.

When Murong Wan saw her, her face showed an even greater shock!

"General Manager Song Yuning of Nan Shen Group!"

"How is she here!"

Murong Wan, a bit agitated, immediately looked at Jiangnan.

Jiangnan, seated on the sofa, sipping the richly scented Wudang Mountain Da Hong Pao, wore a playful smile and said in a deep voice: "Manager Song, you really know how to act high‑handed."

"Next time, will I, as a director, have to make an appointment in advance and wait before I can see you?"

"No, Junior Jiang, listen to my explanation: too many people want to see me, I simply can't handle them all, so some have to wait."

Song Yuning, her face tense, explained to Jiangnan.

Jiangnan, unhurried, said to her: "Don't be so nervous; I'm not bringing charges against you."

"Pour her a cup."

Jiangnan immediately gave Murong Wan a command.

The next second, Murong Wan instantly poured a cup of tea and handed it to Song Yuning.

"Have a drink; this Da Hong Pao from Wuyi Mountain is not something you can get often."

Song Yuning, seeing this, took the cup, took a sip, and reported to Jiangnan: "Brother Jiang, the renewal of the cooperation with your Li Shi Group has already been cancelled."

"Now our Nan Shen Group's cooperating enterprises still lack one partner; I wonder whether Brother Jiang has found a suitable one?"

Jiangnan, hearing this, glanced at Murong Wan sitting beside him and said, "Then let's go with the Murong Group. What do you think?"

Seeing Jiangnan suddenly want to cooperate with the Murong Group, Song Yuning glanced at Murong Wan, her mind as clear as a mirror, and replied, "Brother Jiang, the subordinate understands."

"Later, the subordinate will send people to the Murong Group to sign a cooperation agreement."