Chapter 98: Another Condition

But,

If Murong Wan agrees to Wang Mingzhi,

then she will lose control of the Xingchen Plaza Project,

This is also a result she cannot accept.

"General Manager Wang, your terms, I cannot accept."

Murong Wan took a deep breath and continued speaking,

"The Xingchen Plaza Project is the painstaking effort of our Xingchen Group; I will never easily give it up."

"If you lack sincerity to cooperate, then we have no need to continue talking."

Murong Wan's tone was extremely firm, with no room for negotiation.

"General Manager Murong, why go to such trouble again?"

Wang Mingzhi's voice carried a hint of amusement and a hint of regret.

"If the Xingchen Plaza is built, it's a piece of fat meat."

"Many people want to take a bite, but cannot."

"You just give it up like that, don't you feel it's a pity?"

Murong Wan clenched her fists tightly, nails digging deep into her palms.

She certainly knew the value of the Xingchen Plaza Project.

But, Wang Mingzhi's terms, she truly cannot accept.

"General Manager Wang, if you insist on this term, then we truly have no need to continue talking."

Murong Wan's voice remained firm.

"Hehe, General Manager Murong, don't rush to refuse."

Wang Mingzhi suddenly laughed, laughing with deep meaning,

"I have another condition here."

"I don't know if you're willing to listen."

Murong Wan's heart stirred; could there still be a turning point?

"Please speak, General Manager Wang."

She tried to keep her voice calm.

"Actually, I'm not that interested in the shares of the Xingchen Plaza Project."

Wang Mingzhi spoke slowly, his tone becoming ambiguous.

"What I'm truly interested in is you, General Manager Murong."

Murong Wan was stunned; she didn't expect Wang Mingzhi to say such words.

"General Manager Wang, what do you mean?"

Her voice became wary.

"My meaning is simple: compared to the project's profits, I think you are more valuable."

"As long as General Manager Murong is willing to be my secretary for one month."

"Then, the Xingchen Plaza Project, I will not only take over."

"Moreover, all project funds can be given a 20% discount."

Murong Wan's face changed slightly; she felt a surge of anger rising from her heart.

She finally understood Wang Mingzhi's true purpose.

As it turned out, what he wanted was not only the Xingchen Plaza Project.

But also her as a person!

"General Manager Wang, your joke is a bit too big."

Murong Wan suppressed her anger and spoke coldly,

"I am not that kind of casual woman."

"Haha, General Manager Murong, you misunderstood."

Wang Mingzhi laughed loudly, seemingly not surprised by Murong Wan's reaction.

"The secretary I mean is a proper secretary."

"Don't think otherwise."

"Of course, if you're willing to do some other things."

"I, too, would be very willing."

Wang Mingzhi's words became increasingly blatant,

Murong Wan's face alternated between green and white.

She had never seen such a shameless person.

"General Manager Wang, please behave yourself. If you continue like this, then we have nothing more to talk about."

"Don't, General Manager Murong."

Seeing this, Wang Mingzhi hurriedly spoke,

"Your misunderstanding of me is too deep; I have no other intention, I merely value your ability."

"Please consider carefully; my condition is very favorable."

"Moreover, in all of Jinghai, besides me, who else could help you?"

"Can you bear to watch the Xingchen Plaza Project end up as a half-finished ruin?"

Wang Mingzhi's words were like knives stabbing into Murong Wan's heart.

She fell into a dilemma.

On one hand, she does not want to submit to Wang Mingzhi;

On the other hand, she does not want to give up the Xingchen Plaza Project.

That is her life's work.

"General Manager Wang, I need to consider this condition."

Murong Wan took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Of course, of course."

Wang Mingzhi saw this, and a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.

"I can give you time to consider at your leisure."

"However, I hope you can give me an answer as soon as possible."

"After all, time waits for no one. General Manager Murong also doesn't want to see the Xingchen Plaza Project stay halted forever, does she?"

Murong Wan said nothing else and silently hung up.

She leaned against the wall, gasping for breath in large gulps.

Wang Mingzhi's words echoed in her mind like a spell.

What should she do?

Does she really have to submit to that shameless scoundrel?

No,

she will never let anyone trample her dignity.

But what about the Xingchen Plaza Project?

Does she really have to watch it collapse right before her eyes?

Murong Wan's heart was filled with conflict and struggle.

"Fine, it's just a one‑month secretary position. I have done it before."

"If he makes a move on me, I can simply refuse and figure something else out."

Murong Wan clenched her teeth and made a decision in her heart.

She stared at her phone screen, took a deep breath, and dialed Wang Mingzhi.

On the other end, the line connected quickly, and Wang Mingzhi's slightly mocking voice came through.

"General Manager Murong, have you decided?"

Murong Wan forced down her disgust and kept her voice as calm as possible.

"General Manager Wang, I accept your terms."

"However, I will only serve as your one‑month secretary, handling ordinary work matters."

"I will not agree to any other matters you mentioned before."

The line was silent for a moment, then Wang Mingzhi's smug laugh rang out.

"Good, good, good, General Manager Murong is indeed straightforward."

"We'll proceed as you wish."

"As long as you perform well today, the Xingchen Plaza Project will have my full support."

Murong Wan felt a wave of nausea, but she endured it.

"General Manager Wang, when do I start work?"

"Haha, General Manager Murong, you are truly decisive."

Wang Mingzhi's laugh was full of amusement,

"I need your assistance right now; can you come over?"

Murong Wan's heart hardened; the situation had reached this point, so a quick, decisive action was preferable.

"I'll be there right now."

"Alright, I'll wait for you at the office."

Wang Mingzhi hung up, and his smile grew increasingly lecherous.

He picked up a photo on the desk, which was of Murong Wan.

In the photo, Murong Wan wore professional attire, exuding noble elegance and captivating beauty.

Wang Mingzhi's gaze was hazy as his fingers gently brushed Murong Wan's face in the picture.

"What a charming beauty."

He muttered to himself, greed flashing in his eyes.

"When you come to me, I will show you what true happiness is."

…

Murong Wan hung up, feeling all her strength drained.

She leaned weakly against the wall, closed her eyes, and let out a deep sigh.

For the sake of the Xingchen Plaza Project, she had to bow to reality.

But the thought of confronting Wang Mingzhi's ugly face made her feel nauseous.

Yet the situation left her with no choice.

Murong Wan forced herself to rally, packed a few things quickly, and drove to Tianyu Construction Group.

On the way, her mind was in turmoil.

Wang Mingzhi's repulsive face kept flashing in her mind.

She gripped the steering wheel tightly, striving to stay calm.

Half an hour later, Murong Wan arrived at the Tianyu Construction Group Headquarters.