Lu Chengsi looked at him, a smile playing on his lips, "Chairman Liang, you went to such lengths to stop me from signing, even to the point of laying hands on me. You truly shock me."
Liang Bo’s gaze flickered slightly, his smile turning cold. "Chairman Lu, I don't know what you're talking about. Such accusations cannot be made lightly. When did I ever lay hands on you?"
"Is that so? It's alright if you don't know what I'm talking about, as long as you understand it in your heart. I won't let you have your way today. I am determined to sign." Lu Chengsi narrowed his eyes. How did this man know he was coming today?
Just as Nuannuan and Xiao Jiu had predicted, they were deliberately competing to trick him into signing.
"Oh dear! I was in a car accident yesterday, and I'm feeling quite unwell."
Lu Chengsi swayed his head uncomfortably, feigning distress.
Beside him, Jiang Nuan couldn't help but chuckle. Her father could be quite the actor at times.
Liang Bo squinted at him, then his gaze fell upon Jiang Nuan beside him. So beautiful!
His eyes instantly lit up, and his clouded gaze shamelessly appraised Jiang Nuan.
Seeing his audacious stare, Lu Chengsi was furious. "What are you looking at? This is my daughter and son-in-law. Your physique wouldn't be enough to teach you a lesson."
Liang Bo: "..."
He chuckled and withdrew his gaze. "Oh! Chairman Lu actually has such a beautiful daughter. I truly didn't expect that."
"If you could anticipate everything, the world would have belonged to you long ago, and you wouldn't need to compete with me."
Liang Bo sat beside him, observing the wound on his forehead. It wasn't serious.
It was merely a warning to make him more proactive.
This Lu Chengsi was a very vigilant person; he needed to see the site in person before signing.
How could that be allowed?
Since he was here today, he had to force him to sign.
"Director Lu, I've brought my proposal. Please let President Bai take a look." Liang Bo placed the proposal on the table for President Bai.
President Bai smiled. "Frankly speaking, I think very highly of Director Lu's capabilities."
"No, no, you can't speak like that; you'll offend Director Liang. Their company, Rui Bo, has assets worth billions and substantial funding. I'm about to stake all my personal wealth!"
Although Lu Chengsi said this, he felt immensely proud internally.
This money was earned through his own efforts over the years.
Apart from charity, this wealth was reserved for his children.
President Bai chuckled. "Director Lu, you're simply too modest."
After speaking, he lowered his head to examine the proposal from Liang Bo.
He read it very carefully, and no one disturbed him.
A few minutes later, President Bai looked at Liang Bo. "Director Liang's proposal is also excellent, but I'm more looking forward to Director Lu's."
Liang Bo was incensed by this remark.
"You really are something. This proposal was worked on by our company's people for several days and nights without sleep. How could it not be good?"
Lu Chengsi suddenly stood up and said, "President Bai, I can't let Director Liang's hard work of these past few days and nights go to waste. Since his proposal is good, then you should sign with him. I was in a car accident and am not feeling well; I need to rest for a while. I'll forfeit this project."
President Bai and Liang Bo stared at Lu Chengsi with wide eyes.
This sudden turn of events caught them both completely off guard.
President Bai's gaze was a little unfocused. What had he said wrong?
Lu Chengsi had withdrawn from the bidding just like that.
Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen exchanged a look, both knowing that their loved ones were in on it.
"Director Lu, look at you, you're full of spirit! This project can earn billions. Let me see your proposal first before I make a decision." President Bai wouldn't let such a golden opportunity slip away.
"Apologies, President Bai. I left in such a hurry today that I didn't even bring my proposal. I just wanted to see if you were willing to sign with me. But you informed Director Liang, and Director Liang has been competing with me. I'm getting old and don't want to make enemies easily."
"Since Director Liang is wholeheartedly set on this project, it's a good opportunity for me to rest and spend time with my recently reunited daughter. My son-in-law is Mu Jiuchen. Do I still need to strive? If I latch onto my son-in-law's leg, I can win by doing nothing."
Lu Chengsi appeared understanding and patted Liang Bo's arm. "Director Liang, I've always been sensible. Having more friends opens more doors. We'll have a chance to cooperate next time."
Liang Bo: "..."
This was so logically argued that he had no opportunity to retort.
Liang Bo had never met Mu Jiuchen. He noticed Mu Jiuchen's commanding presence and intimidating aura.
He had noticed Mu Jiuchen as soon as he entered.
He said enviously, "Director Lu, you are truly blessed."
Lu Chengsi smiled proudly. "Indeed. My daughter is beautiful, and my son-in-law is exceptionally capable. How could I not be blessed? So, Director Liang, you should also find a son-in-law as outstanding as my son-in-law for your daughter, and you can also win without effort."
Liang Bo: "..." If everyone had such good fortune, then all the sons-in-law in the world would be Mu Jiuchen.
"How could I have Director Lu's fortune? My daughter is a disappointment. She's almost thirty and still hasn't found a boyfriend." Liang Bo looked disappointed.
"Oh! Then I should even more readily give this project to you. After all, you don't have a son-in-law as exceptional as mine." Lu Chengsi boasted without restraint.
Mu Jiuchen: "..."
Liang Bo: "..."
Jiang Nuan managed to suppress her laughter.
Lu Chengsi stood up with a smile, looking at the two of them. His smile was cordial. "Then we won't disturb your signing. I have a golf date with my son-in-law; he'll be unhappy if I'm late."
Mu Jiuchen: "..." This father-in-law's staged performance was even better than any television drama!
Jiang Nuan placed a listening device under the sofa cushion and stood up to leave with her father.
Liang Bo and President Bai were stunned. This was completely different from what they had anticipated.
"Director Lu, I'll give you one night to consider. We still believe Director Lu is more reliable in his dealings and are very eager to cooperate with you." President Bai called out loudly just as Lu Chengsi was about to leave.
Lu Chengsi turned to look at him and perfunctorily agreed, "Alright, alright. I'll discuss it with my son-in-law when I get back."
Hearing the door close, Liang Bo looked at President Bai angrily. "Could Lu Chengsi have found out something? That's why he didn't sign today."
"Who knows? We thought he was coming to sign the contract today, so we called you to provoke him further. Ideally, he would have signed the contract today so we could urge him to transfer funds tomorrow. Now, complications have arisen."
Liang Bo hadn't anticipated such a turn of events. He said with a dark expression, "How about we forge a letter of consent for Lu Chengsi tonight? That will give him some peace of mind, and he'll definitely come to sign the contract tomorrow."
President Bai looked at him with an expression that clearly said, "You idiot." "Are you out of your mind? If we keep pushing so hard, would Lu Chengsi, who has been in the business world for years, not become suspicious?"
Liang Bo was also at a loss. The money was in Lu Chengsi's pocket, and he couldn't do anything about it. He couldn't exactly rob him, could he?
President Bai stood up, his face grim. "If we fail to complete the task assigned from above, both of us will be finished."