Chapter 518: Chapter 518: Enemies Meet
Everyone turned their gaze, and they found that the speaker was none other than Zhu Qinglong.
Zhu Qinglong, along with Zhu Zirui and Lu Yichen, came forward.
The reason Zhu Qinglong immediately wanted to purchase Villa No. 1 as soon as he spoke was that he had been standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. From a commanding position, he surveyed the thirty hillside villas of Jade Dew Mountain and realized that Villa No. 1 was the best.
Therefore, he offered three hundred million to purchase Villa No. 1.
However, when Zhu Qinglong stated that he wanted to buy Villa No. 1, not a single wealthy merchant dared to speak out against it. They all remained silent, watching Zhu Qinglong.
They all knew the consequences of offending Zhu Qinglong.
This mafia boss was capable of anything.
Moreover, Zhu Qinglong offered three hundred million to purchase Villa No. 1, a price that was already double the value of the villa.
Although everyone here today to buy the hillside villas was among Shencheng’s wealthiest businessmen,
they still thought that spending three hundred million on a villa was rather expensive.
Manager Zhang looked at Zhu Qinglong and smiled: “Mr. Zhu, it’s not a matter of price, but rather that Villa No. 1, along with Villas No. 2 and No. 3, are not for sale. We ask for your understanding.”
Zhu Qinglong took off his sunglasses, smiled, and said to Manager Zhang: “Your Baoli Group developed these hillside villas for making money, didn’t you?
Now, you’re not willing to make money even when you have the chance? Isn’t business all about the customer being the priority? How can you hold onto something good and not sell it to customers?”
Manager Zhang felt a bit displeased after hearing Zhu Qinglong’s words because the top-notch villas developed by the Baoli Group on Jade Dew Mountain weren’t lacking buyers in the first place.
To be frank, it was the Baoli Group choosing its customers, not the other way around.
Customer priority had no standing here.
“Mr. Zhu, you should look at the other villas. President Yang specifically instructed that Villa No. 1 is not for sale, reserved only for an important shareholder of Baoli Group.” Manager Zhang smiled, but showed no signs of backing down.
Though others feared Zhu Qinglong as a mafia kingpin, Manager Zhang did not.
The Baoli Group is a large military enterprise, closely linked with the military, and if Zhu Qinglong dared to cause trouble, he would face elimination by the military!
Zhu Qinglong did not expect Manager Zhang to be so stubborn, especially to refuse him in front of everyone.
This made him lose face, but even though he was angry inside, he kept his smile: “Manager Zhang, since Baoli Group isn’t selling Villa No. 1 externally, I have nothing more to say.
However, if I find out you sell Villa No. 1 to others, I will certainly ask you for an explanation.”
Everyone could detect the implicit threat in Zhu Qinglong’s words aimed at Manager Zhang.
Mayor Yang, who stood amidst the crowd, furrowed his brow, for he had heard of Zhu Qinglong’s infamy. Today’s encounter confirmed his audacity.
Mayor Yang thought to himself: It seems I must call on Director Qin to properly address these evil forces like Zhu Qinglong after returning.
Otherwise, these lawless elements would endanger the entire society.
Manager Zhang was not concerned about Zhu Qinglong’s thinly-veiled threat and said, “Rest assured, Mr. Zhu, since Villa No. 1 is not for sale, it certainly won’t be sold.”
Zhu Qinglong nodded: “Hmm, nothing could be better.”
Since Manager Zhang had categorically stated that Villas No. 1, 2, and 3 were not for sale, the other wealthy merchants gave up.
They began to compare and choose among the other villas.
Manager Zhang took the opportunity to address the gathered businessmen: “Gentlemen, the thirty hillside villas developed by Baoli Group are limited; don’t miss out. I hope you’ll select your preferred villa as soon as possible, then proceed to our staff on the left side of the hall to sign a purchase contract.
If multiple people are interested in one villa, it can be acquired through competitive bidding; the highest bidder wins!”
Upon hearing Manager Zhang’s words, the businessmen who had selected their desired villas immediately moved to the hall’s left side where a row of tables was set up with several Baoli Group staff.
The businessmen signed agreements with the staff, and with limited villas, they inevitably bid against each other.
Manager Zhang was satisfied with the fervor of the villa purchasing; this popularity was within his expectations.
He then glanced at the hall and thought to himself: Why hasn’t President Lin, who called me earlier, arrived yet?
It looks like I’ll need to ask Supervisor Deng about this; President Yang instructed us to host this important guest.
Although Manager Zhang noticed Lin Fei standing with Su Zhenjiang and Zheng Guozhu, he did not realize that the plainly dressed Lin Fei was indeed the President Lin he was seeking.
Then, Manager Zhang spoke to Mayor Yang: “Mayor Yang, why don’t we sit over there at the lounge and have a drink?”
Mayor Yang shook his head and replied: “No need, Manager Zhang. I, along with a few secretaries, mainly came to see if Baoli Group’s constructions disrupt Jade Dew Mountain’s ecology.
It appears that you not only preserved the ecosystem but also seamlessly integrated luxurious homes with the natural scenery, unlike some developers who equate development with ecological destruction.
Your performance in this regard is commendable; our municipal government is reassured. We have other tasks to attend to, so we’ll be leaving without refreshments.”
Manager Zhang hurriedly tried to retain him: “Mayor Yang, you haven’t even had a sip; leaving like this would mean Baoli Group hasn’t been hospitable.”
Mayor Yang’s expression turned stern as he replied: “Manager Zhang, we are here for work, not for wining and dining. Where’s the issue of hospitality?”
Manager Zhang quickly nodded: “Yes, yes, Mayor Yang, your critique is correct. It was a mistake in my words; allow me to see you out, Mayor Yang.”
Mayor Yang turned to Yang Jiahao and his sibling, saying: “Once you’ve finished attending the reception, ride back with your Uncle Su and Uncle Zheng.”
The Yang siblings complied with their father’s directive.
Then, Mayor Yang addressed Zheng Guozhu and Su Zhenjiang: “Guozhu, Zhenjiang, I’ll be leaving first; I’ll leave my two children to your care.”
Zheng Guozhu and Su Zhenjiang nodded.
Manager Zhang accompanied Mayor Yang and his secretaries towards the entrance of the reception hall.
After Manager Zhang and Mayor Yang departed, Lu Yichen and Zhu Zirui, standing at the other end of the property model, spotted Lin Fei.
Lu Yichen whispered to Zhu Qinglong: “Uncle Zhu, that kid over there is Lin Fei.”
Zhu Qinglong’s sharp gaze instantly fixed on Lin Fei, and he asked Lu Yichen: “What about that killer?”
Lu Yichen searched around the hall with his eyes and replied: “Seems like he didn’t come.”
“Go, call that kid over,” said Zhu Qinglong, speaking to Lu Yichen while keeping his eyes locked on Lin Fei.
“Yes, Uncle Zhu.” Lu Yichen answered, then proceeded toward Lin Fei.
Su Xiaoyue, Zheng Yutong, and Yang Jiahao all showed anxiety on their faces.
They did not know what Zhu Qinglong intended to do with Lin Fei.