Chapter 115: Boss Fu and Boss Ying have joined forces [3 updates, asking for monthly passes]

“Useless, why did they even bother coming?”

The middle-aged shareholder’s brow furrowed even deeper.

As some had said, Old Master Zhong might be in good physical health, but his mind had become muddled.

Even Miss Zhiwan of the Zhong Family, who had no right to attend a high-level shareholder meeting, being allowed in; how could they let a stranger participate?

The middle-aged shareholder spoke up again, “Uncle Zhong, the most important thing right now is to find the Ten Directions Realm, or to invite another master carver.”

However, he only made this latter suggestion casually.

The master carver from fifty years ago had ancestral skills, enabling him to carve eighty-eight Buddhas on a raw jadeite stone as tall as a person.

But now that master carver was no longer with us, and the only ones who had reached the pinnacle in carving were the older generation of artists.

Yet it was impossible for them, with their physical strength, to carve another Ten Directions Realm.

Not to mention, that raw stone was top-grade jade, and finding another piece just like it was essentially impossible.

It was an even more difficult task than retrieving the Ten Directions Realm.

“Well, isn’t that a coincidence,” sneered Old Master Zhong with disdain. “My granddaughter can handle both issues you’ve mentioned.”

His granddaughter was the best, and he wouldn’t accept any disagreement.

Ying Zijin watched the proud Old Master Zhong and fell silent for a moment.

It seemed she hadn’t told Old Master Zhong she knew how to carve.

Capable of handling both?

Upon hearing this, the shareholders looked at each other in disbelief.

They weren’t blind; how could they fail to see that Ying Zijin was just a high-school student who hadn’t come of age yet?

What high school student could handle what so many of them were powerless to deal with?

Wasn’t this just a joke?

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged shareholder pondered.

Although Old Master Zhong could be rather eccentric at times, he would never risk making a joke of the Zhong Corporation.

Could it be that this young girl adopted by the Ying Family had some special capability?

With that thought, the middle-aged shareholder scrutinized the girl more carefully.

Hm.

She was indeed very beautiful.

He had never seen a younger girl more attractive than her.

The middle-aged shareholder began to feel discontent toward the Ying Family.

The Fu Family and the Jiang Family were one thing, but he remembered that Old Master Zhong’s daughter was now the Matriarch of the Ying Family.

Such a big crisis had emerged in the Zhong Family, and they hadn’t shown the slightest reaction.

They weren’t even as caring as this young girl.

“Since Uncle Zhong has said so, then I also owe an apology for what I said earlier,” the middle-aged shareholder said seriously. “So, Uncle Zhong, do you have any solutions?”

Although there were a few shareholders and members from other branches of the Zhong Family with ulterior motives, most people in the Zhong Corporation were indeed loyal to Old Master Zhong.

For no other reason than without Old Master Zhong, there would be no Zhong Corporation today.

“The Ten Directions Realm has been missing for so long, yet not a single person managing the Jade Pavilion noticed,” Old Master Zhong glanced at the Jade Pavilion’s manager standing beside him, “This is neglect of duty!”

“Effective immediately, the corporate center will take direct control of the Jade Pavilion, and all the management will be relieved of their duties.”

The manager of the Jade Pavilion was at a loss for words, “Director Zhong, about this…”

With no trace left on the surveillance cameras, what could he do?

“However, this also proves how cunning the thief must be,” the voice of Old Master Zhong was heavy, “This is not only targeting the Jade Pavilion but the entire Zhong Corporation.”

The thief who stole the Ten Directions Realm without anyone noticing must have significant backing.

A shiver ran through the hearts of the shareholders.

Ying Zijin lowered her eyelashes, deep in thought.

“What we can do now is to buy time,” Old Master Zhong made his decision, “Tomorrow, arrange a meeting with DK Corporation.”

DK Corporation was that multinational company.

It was said the CEO of the corporation was a jade stone enthusiast, which was why they chose to purchase the Ten Directions Realm for their collection.

At the time of signing the contract, DK Corporation had already paid a 200 million advance deposit, just waiting for the delivery tomorrow.

“Uncle Zhong, leave this matter to me,” the middle-aged shareholder immediately stood up, “I’ll contact Mr. Eugene right now.”

**

At this time, back at the old Ying residence.

The butler, after hanging up the phone, walked over to the sofa and whispered, “Miss Luwei, the Zhong’s are in trouble.”

“The Zhong’s?” Ying Luwei was browsing skincare products online and looked up, startled, “What happened with the Zhong Family?”

“I’m not entirely sure,” the butler shook his head, “But it seems they’ve got a problem with a multinational company from the O Continent, which might very well affect the foundation of the Zhong Corporation.”

“Just today, the stock of the Zhong Corporation has been falling.”

Ying Luwei glanced at the second floor and also spoke softly, “Was it the Zhong Family who called?”

“Yes,” the butler said, “It wasn’t from the senior level, but it seems like they want the Ying Family’s help.”

“Help?” Ying Luwei put down her phone, her smile tinged with mockery, “The Zhong Family got into big trouble and now they want to drag the Ying Family down with them? Why would we want to do them any favors?”

Understanding her point, the butler replied, “So, Miss Luwei’s idea is to just watch from the sidelines?”

“Of course, no benefit to us, why bother?” said Ying Luwei contemptuously, “Also, there’s no need to tell my sister-in-law about this.”

She picked up the teacup, took a light sip of tea, and smiled, “The eldest sister-in-law has been quite tired recently, there’s no need to worry her.”

The Zhong Family had nothing to do with her, and she quite disliked Old Master Zhong as well.

Whoever was kind to Ying Zijin, she disliked.

The Zhong Family would not fall, after all it was a century-old wealthy family, with deep foundations.

But whether or not there would be a change in the ruler, she was happy to see it happen.

For the butler, Ying Luwei’s surname was Ying, making her one of the Ying Family’s decision-makers.

Since she put it that way, there was no need for further discussion.

The butler bowed out, “I will go and reject the Zhong Family right away.”

**

Across the ocean.

It was still that same basement.

A certain hacker felt he really had bad luck recently, he hadn’t had a proper rest.

Now summoned by this one, then by that one.

All conspiring to bully him.

What could he say?

Perfect match!

“Young master, I’m investigating,” the hacker said with one hand eating instant noodles and the other typing rapidly on the keyboard, “Sigh, I give up, who would have thought a place that holds the Treasure of the Zhenzhai wouldn’t have a single camera in the most secure area?”

If that incident hadn’t happened, this guy wouldn’t have stopped using computers, and he wouldn’t have to work so hard.

“Don’t bother checking the video.” Fu Yunshen leaned against the wall, holding the phone, indifferently, “Check the people directly.”

Hearing this, the hacker was shocked and somewhat incredulous, “You mean… No way, they’ve started stealing all the way over to the mainland?”

“Besides them, there’s no second possibility.” Fu Yunshen drawled, “Hurry up, I want clear results by tomorrow night.”

“Alright, alright, you scare me,” the hacker said, feeling exhausted, “No more to add, just remember to send me ten boxes of every new variety of instant noodles that come out in the mainland.”

Fu Yunshen hung up the phone, raised an eyebrow.

How could he still be so spry after eating so much instant noodles?

Junk food, bad for the health.

Just as he put down the phone, the ringing of an old-fashioned bulky mobile on the table started again.

The other side was wailing, almost heart-wrenchingly, “Bro, are you okay, why did we have to buy stock in Zhong Corporation? Our money!”

“Hmm, probably because—” Fu Yunshen lifted his eyelashes, his lips curving, his voice casual, “we have plenty of it.”

“…”

**

The next day.

“Uncle Zhong, I’ll tell you something in private, it’s definitely eerie.” The middle-aged shareholder whispered, “Our stock has actually gone back up, even higher than before.”

“Isn’t it just.” Old Master Zhong snorted coldly, “Ever since you saw this ugly ghost.”

The middle-aged shareholder: “…”

It’s not like he did anything besides say a few words about that young girl without knowing the facts; was Old Master Zhong holding grudges too much?

Old Master Zhong was cheerfully saying, “I told you, my granddaughter is a lucky star, what do you know.”

The middle-aged shareholder was completely speechless; he led Old Master Zhong and several other heavyweight shareholders to the reception room.

There was already someone in the room.

It was a blond foreigner, in his early forties, wearing a pair of glasses.

“Uncle Zhong, this is Mr. Eugene,” introduced the middle-aged shareholder, “Mr. Eugene, meet our chairman of Zhong Corporation.”

Eugene stood up and extended his hand politely, speaking in Chinese, “It’s an honor to finally meet Director Zhong, whom I’ve long heard of.”

“Let’s skip the pleasantries, given our current situation, Mr. Eugene, you’re aware,” Old Master Zhong got straight to the point, “Please give our company some time, Ten Directions Realm will surely be delivered.”

Upon hearing this, Eugene smiled, “Before I came, our boss already predicted Director Zhong would say this, but this was a fault on Zhong Corporation’s part, our DK Corporation has no reason to bear the loss for you.”

The conditions were about to be set.

Old Master Zhong’s gaze hardened, “Please speak, Mr. Eugene.”

“We can give you time.” Eugene presented a document, “But if you cannot find the Ten Directions Realm within five days, you must mortgage the Jade Pavilion.”

As soon as these words were spoken, all shareholders’ faces changed.

Just as the Imperial Fragrance House was the lifeblood of Fu Corporation, the Jade Pavilion was fundamental to Zhong Corporation.

If the Jade Pavilion was gone, Zhong Corporation would suffer greatly.

Without a second thought, Old Master Zhong flatly refused, “That’s impossible!”

He would never hand over the Jade Pavilion.

“That’s truly regrettable.” Eugene shook his head, “Since Zhong Corporation is showing such insincerity, we have no choice but to turn hostile.”

“We don’t even want the two hundred million deposit anymore, after all, it won’t be long before Zhong Corporation collapses.”

A clear threat.

Old Master Zhong was so angry his chest heaved violently, his hands shaking.

The other shareholders were also looking extremely upset.

Eugene laughed and sighed, “It seems…”

“Okay.” A voice came from outside the door, “We’ll sign this bet.”