Chapter 96: The Enemy's Enemy Is a Friend

Daqiang, I have a question for you.

What if I could get the Murong Family's Starry Square Project Shares and kick her out?

Cheng Tianci asked lightly, as if discussing a trivial matter.

What?

Cheng Daqiang froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

He could hardly believe his own ears.

Murong Family shares?

That's the very foundation of Murong Wan's standing!

If Cheng Tianci truly obtained them, Murong Wan would become a complete outsider in the Xingchen Plaza Project.

But… how could that be possible?

Are the Murong Family people fools? How could they sell the Starry Square Project Shares to the second uncle?

"Second uncle, you're not joking, are you?"

Cheng Daqiang's voice trembled, tinged with disbelief.

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

Cheng Tianci retorted, his tone calm yet bearing undeniable authority.

Cheng Daqiang swallowed, trying to steady his shaken heart.

He knew Cheng Tianci never jokes.

Especially on matters like this.

"But how could this possibly be done?"

Cheng Daqiang still couldn't comprehend.

Murong Family shares, to Murong Wan, were self‑evidently crucial.

How could she possibly relinquish them so easily?

"Fortresses often crumble from within."

Cheng Tianci said lightly, a glint flashing in his eyes.

"The Third Young Master of Murong Family, Murong Hai, is no pushover."

His mouth twitched upward, outlining a playful curve.

"Murong Hai?"

Cheng Daqiang was startled, and an image of a dandy scion flashed in his mind.

Murong Hai, the Third Young Master of Murong Family, had always presented himself as a playboy.

He spent his days indulging in pleasures and neglecting his duties.

Within the Murong Family, he was almost a marginal figure with no say.

"Second uncle, are you saying Murong Hai would sell the shares to you to fight for the inheritance?"

Cheng Daqiang asked tentatively, his tone full of doubt.

"Exactly."

Cheng Tianci nodded, his gaze deepening.

"Although Murong Hai appears incompetent on the surface, deep inside his desire for power and wealth is no less than anyone's,"

He paused briefly, then continued,

"Over the years, he has been marginalized in the Murong Family, and his heart has long harbored resentment,"

"Now, he finally has an opportunity—a chance to change his destiny,"

"Do you think he would give up?"

Cheng Daqiang finally understood Cheng Tianci's meaning,

"Second uncle, you mean he will use the Xingchen Plaza Project to make trouble for Murong Wan?"

Cheng Tianci nodded, then shook his head, correcting,

"Accurately speaking, he wants to seize this chance to fight for his position in the Murong Family,"

"He knows clearly that if Murong Wan successfully completes the Xingchen Plaza Project, she could become the Murong Family's next ***,"

Cheng Daqiang suddenly realized, patting his forehead heavily,

"So, he chose to cooperate with you, sell the shares to you, and use that to strike at Murong Wan?"

"Exactly."

Cheng Tianci nodded.

"For him, this is a win‑win situation,"

"He can both strike Murong Wan and obtain a huge sum from me—why wouldn't he?"

At this point, a smug smile appeared on his face.

"Second uncle, your move is truly brilliant!"

Cheng Daqiang praised sincerely.

He now admires Cheng Tianci to the point of prostrating himself.

"But Murong Wan isn't a fool either; does she really not see Murong Hai's intentions?"

Cheng Daqiang raised his lingering doubt.

"Perhaps she can see it, but only if she can spare the energy,"

Cheng Tianci said lightly,

"But now she is probably overwhelmed and at her wits' end."

A flash of cunning light flickered in his eyes.

"Why?"

Cheng Daqiang looked puzzled at Cheng Tianci,

"You, still lack some insight; you don't grasp the principle of applying one case to another."

Cheng Tianci leaned back against the sofa,

"Because we acquired Yongxing Engineering Group and halted construction. Therefore she must, in the shortest time, find another contractor."

"And this, precisely gives Murong Hai an opening."

"While she is negotiating with us, Murong Hai can operate covertly, transferring the shares to me."

At this point, Cheng Tianci laid out the entire plan in full,

"By the time Murong Wan reacts, everything will already be settled."

Cheng Daqiang, after hearing this revelation, was stunned beyond measure.

He finally understood what it means to strategize behind the scenes and win a battle a thousand miles away.

Cheng Tianci's move was nothing short of pulling the firewood from under the cauldron, directly forcing Murong Wan into a desperate corner.

"Second Uncle, you are truly amazing!"

Cheng Daqiang sincerely praised, his eyes filled with admiration.

"This is only the beginning."

Cheng Tianci spoke lightly, his gaze deep.

"Next, a good show awaits us."

A faint smile curled at the corner of his mouth, tracing a mysterious arc.

…

Starry Square Project Office,

Murong Wan was buried in handling the mountain‑piled contracts on her desk.

Suddenly, a rapid knocking sounded from outside the office.

"General Manager Murong, something terrible has happened!"

Mu Rong Wandai furrowed her brows, a hint of displeasure appearing on her delicate face.

She set down the pen in her hand, lifted her gaze toward the doorway, her voice cold.

"What now?"

The secretary, looking flustered, spoke hurriedly.

"General Manager Murong, Yongxing Engineering Group, they…"

The secretary stammered, as if something unspeakable lay hidden.

"What happened to them?"

Murong Wan raised her voice a few notches, with a hint of authority.

"They… they tore up the contract, they're quitting!"

The secretary finally gathered courage and blurted out the whole story in one breath.

The words rang like a bolt of thunder, exploding in Murong Wan's ears.

Her complexion shifted, and she sprang to her feet, her voice tinged with disbelief.

"What?"

"Aren't they afraid of breaching the contract?"

The secretary shook his head, his face full of helplessness.

"They are willing to pay the penalty, their attitude is very resolute."

Murong Wan felt a weight in her heart, an ominous premonition rising within her.

Yongxing Engineering Group is the main contractor for the Xingchen Plaza Project.

Their sudden tearing of the contract undoubtedly dealt a fatal blow to the entire project.

Behind this, some conspiracy must be hidden.

Murong Wan forced herself to stay calm, quickly contemplating a countermeasure.

"Immediately contact other engineering firms and see if any are willing to take over."

Murong Wan made an instant decision and issued the order.

"Yes, General Manager Murong."

The secretary responded and turned to leave.

Murong Wan sat back down, yet her mind remained unsettled for a long while.

The secretary's hurried footsteps vanished at the end of the corridor.

Murong Wan's slender fingers gently massaged her temples.

She felt waves of fatigue surge to her mind.

Too many events have occurred lately, one after another, leaving her almost breathless.

Yongxing Engineering Group's sudden contract tear only added insult to injury.

This undoubtedly pushes the Xingchen Plaza Project toward a bottomless abyss.

If a new contractor cannot be found in a short time,

then the entire project will face a risk of stagnation.

And the loss caused by this will be incalculable.