Nan Xiao frowned slightly, "If I went over there, she might really faint."
Nan Xiang nodded in understanding, "Alright, I'll go over immediately. If anything comes up, I'll call you."
Nan Xiao gave a soft "Mm" and, after watching him leave, closed his eyes in exhaustion.
"Beep beep..."
The ringing noise annoyed Nan Xiao, and he picked up his phone with a frown.
"President, something's wrong, someone committed suicide at the first phase of Honghai Bay."
The Honghai Bay project was Nan Corporation's key project for the year and was about to launch. An incident like this at this time would not only make the houses in the first phase difficult to sell but would also likely affect the second and third phases.
A cold glint appeared in Nan Xiao's deep, still eyes. "Try to block the news. Inform the high-level executives to gather in the conference room in thirty minutes!"
Thirty minutes later, the conference room was full.
Everyone's worry was evident on their faces.
Nan Corporation had indeed been plagued by disasters this year. First, the president had been in a car accident and became a vegetable. Now, only a few days after waking up, the development project was in trouble.
The conference room door opened again, and Nan Xiao, dressed in a custom-made black suit, strode in with steady steps.
Everyone's gaze followed him. Was it possible that this less than ten-meter walk made the president's presence feel like a red carpet event?
Moreover, although the president was usually expressionless, he would furrow his brows when displeased. Yet today, not only was he not frowning, but he even exuded a hint of effortless calm.
Seeing such a composed president, everyone's hearts relaxed.
They firmly believed that there was nothing their president couldn't solve!
Nan Xiao went straight to the point.
"Although we've been suppressing the Honghai Bay incident, it has still been leaked. And there are clearly paid commenters stirring up trouble. Xiang Bei is already starting to delete posts. The PR department should immediately release some major stories to distract public attention."
The PR department quickly took the documents Nan Xiao handed over and walked out.
Nan Xiao continued, "The suicide occurred in the villa area of the first phase. I've decided to move the hospital originally planned for the third phase to the first phase, to be built on the site of the villa area."
A senior executive nodded in agreement, "That's a good idea. They say hospitals suppress evil spirits. Although it's a bit superstitious, it's enough to reassure people."
Another executive chimed in, "I agree. It will incur some losses, but it's better than not being able to sell a single building."
Nan Xiao gave everyone ten minutes for free discussion. Seeing that no one objected, he added, "We can't use the name Honghai Bay anymore. The marketing department should come up with a new name and handle the follow-up publicity."
After Nan Xiao made a few more strategic adjustments, he announced the meeting adjourned.
As soon as Nan Xiao stepped out of the conference room, his secretary reported that the shareholders had arrived.
Nan Xiao sneered inwardly. They were indeed quick to appear!
Who was behind all this trouble, keeping him so busy? Weren't they afraid of a gruesome death?
He didn't rush to comfort the shareholders' fragile nerves. Instead, he returned to his office and made a phone call.
"Uncle Huo..."
A hearty laugh came from the other end of the line. "Didn't we just finish talking? Are you missing me that much, kid?"
Nan Xiao curved his lips slightly. "The previous call was to seek your opinion. This call is to report the outcome."
"You don't need to report to me. Just go ahead with it. I'll come to inspect when the hospital is built. Oh, by the way, a friend of mine wants to open a Chinese medicine college. It's already been approved. Do you have any suitable properties there? Preferably close to the hospital, for future student internships."
"How large a school?"
"About four to five hundred people."
"I built a staff training school in Honghai Bay that can accommodate over a thousand people. How about I let your friend use half of it?"
"That would be great!"
"When is your friend available? I'll take him to see it."
"The Presidential Office has been following this matter. Of course, the sooner the better. How about tomorrow at ten? Are you free?"
"Yes."
Nan Xiao hung up the phone and worked at the company all night.
Although the public opinion had been suppressed, it had still had some impact.
Fortunately, Nan Xiang brought news that Old Mrs. Nan was fine, and it was actually Aunt Xia who had fainted.
Old Mrs. Nan heard about the company's troubles and stopped making a fuss. She sent Nan Xiang back that night.
The next day at ten o'clock, Nan Xiao and Nan Xiang arrived at Honghai Bay on time.
However, before he could even get out of the car, he saw interview vans at the entrance of the complex.
Nan Xiao frowned displeasely. Hadn't the public opinion been suppressed? Why were there still reporters?
"Xiang Dong, go see what's going on."
Nan Xiang responded and got out of the car. After a while, he jogged back.
"Boss, it's Minister Huo, Elder Huo, Elder Gao, and... Lan Yuxi being interviewed. That Chinese medicine college belongs to Lan Yuxi. She just told the reporters that she plans to buy a building here as welfare housing for her faculty and staff."
Nan Xiao's thin lips tightened as he listened.
This suicide incident was clearly someone trying to target him. Was she not afraid of getting herself into trouble by helping him so openly?
Ha, her courage was as dry as a pumpkin. She was certainly not afraid.
But he was!
She had already risked danger for him once. This time, no matter what, he couldn't involve her.
"Tell her in front of the reporters that I will sell my buildings to anyone but her."
"Boss, that's a live broadcast. Such a good opportunity..."
"Just go! I told you to!"
Nan Xiang hesitated for a moment, but still walked towards Lan Yuxi.
By the time he ambled over, the interview had already concluded.
Lan Yuxi glanced at the dejected Nan Xiang, smiled and greeted everyone, then pulled him to the side.
"Did he ask you to tell me that he'll sell his property to anyone but me?"
Nan Xiang looked at her in surprise. These two hadn't been together for four years, yet they were still so in sync!
Lan Yuxi chuckled, "Go tell him that if he doesn't want me to continue interfering in his affairs, he should honestly sell me the property."
Nan Xiang jogged back to Nan Xiao's car and relayed Lan Yuxi's exact words.
Nan Xiao's face darkened as he looked at the radiant figure in the distance. "Ask her to come over. I have something to say to her."
Nan Xiang quickly returned. "Young Miss, Boss wants you to come over."
Lan Yuxi glared at him irritably. "Don't call me Young Miss. I'm not familiar with your Nan family!"
Nan Xiang awkwardly pulled at his lips. "Miss Lan, are you still going over?"
"No. Who does he think he is? If he wants to talk, he should come and talk to me!"
Nan Xiang returned, exasperated.
Nan Xiao didn't even wait for him to speak; he got out of the car and walked over.
He had watched that girl grow up. He knew better than anyone that despite her outwardly obedient demeanor, she was actually very rebellious!
His mother had crossed her line. For a long time to come, she would be acting against him.
By the time Nan Xiao approached, Lan Yuxi was already having tea with Minister Huo and the others in a waterside pavilion.
Minister Huo smiled and said, "Nan Xiao, when I called last night, I deliberately didn't tell you who my little friend was, hahaha... Surprised?"