Chapter 45: Stupid People, Easy Money—Come Quickly!

Belvedere Group soon received a reply from Longya Capital.

"Longya Capital has made an offer—8 billion!"

Chu Ruoxue was stunned. She hadn't expected Longya Capital to be willing to spend 8 billion on the land she owned.

After all, when their group originally purchased the land, it only cost 6 billion.

Just by flipping it, they could make a 2 billion profit!

This amount would completely resolve her current financial troubles—with even some surplus!

However, Chu Ruoxue quickly calmed down.

"If they're willing to pay an extra 2 billion, this land must have immense value. I can't sell it so easily!"

With this thought in mind, she turned to her secretary.

"What about Lin's Investment Company? Has Lin Beifan responded?"

The secretary shook her head. "Not yet."

"Then inform Lin's Investment Company of Longya Capital's offer. Let's see if they can still sit still!"

"Understood, President Chu!"

The Next Day

Chu Ruoxue couldn't help but ask, "Has Lin Beifan responded?"

The secretary shook her head again. "Still nothing."

Chu Ruoxue frowned slightly, a bit disappointed.

The secretary hesitated before adding, "But…"

Chu Ruoxue's eyes lit up. "But what?"

"Longya Capital has increased their offer—8.5 billion, an additional 500 million!"

Chu Ruoxue was dumbfounded.

She hadn't even responded, yet the other party raised the price on their own?

An extra 500 million, just like that?

Are these people fools, or is this land truly a gold mine?

After a moment, she gave her order. "Inform Lin Beifan about this!"

"Yes, President Chu!"

Another Day Passes

Again, she asked, "Any word from Lin Beifan?"

The secretary replied, "Still nothing. But… Longya Capital has increased their offer again—9 billion!"

Chu Ruoxue: "Fk!"**

She was completely shaken by Longya Capital's tactics!

Raising the bid 500 million per day—what kind of insane spending spree was this?!

They were practically announcing:

"We're dumb, we have too much money, come take it!"

Even she was tempted to sell the land immediately and cash out 9 billion!

But reason told her—if they're willing to pay 9 billion, the land must be worth much more than that!

If she sold it now, she'd be selling at a loss!

"Inform Lin Beifan about this again!"

"Understood, President Chu!"

But before the secretary could leave, Chu Ruoxue changed her mind.

"Wait—I'll call him myself!"

The call quickly connected, and Lin Beifan's calm voice came through.

"President Chu, what's the matter? Why the personal call?"

Chu Ruoxue spoke impatiently.

"What else? It's about the Jiangnan land! Longya Capital's offer has reached 9 billion—a 50% premium! I'm tempted to sell! I'm waiting for your response. Are you buying or not?"

Lin Beifan replied lazily, "Is there even a point? You never intended to sell it."

Chu Ruoxue's heart skipped a beat.

He hit the nail on the head!

She stubbornly retorted, "Who says I won't sell? The price just hasn't satisfied me yet! I'm waiting to see your offer!"

Lin Beifan chuckled. "Then let me be clear—I'm not buying. Go sell it to Longya."

Chu Ruoxue: "..."

"If there's nothing else, I'll be hanging up."

Chu Ruoxue: "..."

Damn it!

She gritted her teeth in frustration.

This bastard saw right through her!

Quickly, she said, "Wait! Don't hang up yet—I have a question!"

Lin Beifan: "Go ahead."

"Both you and Longya Capital are fighting over this land. What exactly makes it so valuable? Tell me, and I'll owe you a favor!"

Lin Beifan chuckled. "Ask Longya. If they're willing to pay so much, they must know why."

Chu Ruoxue huffed. "I already asked, but they won't say a word!"

"Then I can't help you. Goodbye."

With that, Lin Beifan hung up.

Chu Ruoxue clenched her phone tightly.

Ever since meeting this man, nothing good had happened to her!

Frustrated, she locked herself in her office to analyze the situation.

Shortly After

Her secretary rushed in. "President Chu, Longya Capital has raised their bid again—9.5 billion!"

Chu Ruoxue took a deep breath before declaring, "Tell them to stop bidding. We're no longer selling."

The secretary was shocked. "We're not selling? But President Chu, we need money!"

Chu Ruoxue smiled confidently. "That's why we need a strategic investor! And Lin Beifan… is the perfect partner."

The secretary was even more confused. "But why abandon Longya Capital's offer to work with Lin Beifan?"