The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

Chapter 406 - Everything Was too Much of a Coincidence!!

He was supposed to secure a loan from President Chen today, which would have covered his rent. It all could have been so simple.

But now, the loan was off the table.

And Lee Zhanmu had completely forgotten about the rent.

He assumed Boss Fong was calling about something else, so he answered the phone with a smug grin.

But Lee Zhanmu was instantly mortified.

What on earth was happening?

“I'm telling you, there are plenty of people waiting to rent my property. If you don't have the money today, I'll rent it to someone else!” Boss Fong's voice came through.

With that, Boss Fong ended the call.

Lee Zhanmu's face turned a shade of steel gray as he thought, “Damn it! Something feels off. Are they picking on me?”

Lee Zhanmu had hoped to impress everyone, but his attempts had backfired spectacularly. Not only did he not succeed, but he also repeatedly faced embarrassment in front of a crowd.

Meanwhile, Su Ming was somewhat baffled.

How did Boss Fong find out Lee Zhanmu was broke?

Turning around, Su Ming instantly grasped the situation. He noticed several bosses behind him sneakily pulling out their phones, streaming the whole scene live.

Boss Fong was comfortably ensconced in his office, sipping tea and snacking while enjoying the live feed.

“You tried to strut in front of Mr. Su. Not so easy now, is it?” Boss Fong mused.

Lee Zhanmu sat on the couch, his eye twitching, his face the picture of discomfort.

The other bosses watched Lee Zhanmu eagerly, thinking, “Lee Zhanmu, your moment of truth has arrived. We're all eyes on you, waiting to see how you'll wriggle out of this one.”

Lee Zhanmu's mind raced as he thought, “Good heavens! Can someone please give me some on-the-spot advice? How should I explain this?”

Then, an idea struck him. His eyes sparkled, he let out a sly chuckle, and his confidence surged.

“Ah, to be honest, I wasn't really keen on Boss Fong's properties.”

“I was just trying to spare Boss Fong some embarrassment.”

“After all, I'll need to collaborate with Boss Fong in Eastsea down the line.”

Lee Zhanmu said, sporting a self-satisfied smile. He believed he had crafted the perfect excuse, even considering awarding himself 99 points instead of a full 100, just to keep his ego in check.

“Mr. Lee, is your company still going to open?”

Su Ming inquired from the side.

“Absolutely! I must open my company.”

Lee Zhanmu responded immediately, feeling the weight of his earlier boasts. To back down now would be too humiliating.

“But without the money or a location, how do you plan to open your company?”

Su Ming pressed on.

The other executives listening in couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Lee Zhanmu.

They were all aware that Su Ming was toying with Lee Zhanmu once again.

“No worries at all.”

“There's a trading group in Eastsea, the Wang Group. You've heard of them, haven't you?”

“I'm acquainted with the owner, Wang Guohui.”

“We've done some trading in the past.”

Lee Zhanmu said with a composed smile, “This time, I'm collaborating with Boss Wang. If I seek his assistance, he's sure to provide me with a space.”

The others struggled to contain their laughter, shaking their heads and covering their faces.

Even the two elderly gentlemen shook their heads in disbelief.

Xiao Ke'er also had to stifle a chuckle. She thought to herself, “Lee Zhanmu, maybe I should buy you a plane ticket. You'd better catch the next flight home. You're practically handing your dignity to Mr. Su on a silver platter, begging him to take a swing at you.”

The rest pondered, “Initially, we understood why you approached President Chen for a loan, given that Tianhua Bank is the biggest in the region. And your request to Boss Fong for renting property made sense, considering it's a prime new development with top-notch facilities. But why on earth would you turn to Wang Guohui for help? You're just asking for trouble, laying your neck on Mr. Su's chopping block. Even if Mr. Su has no intention of targeting you, you're going out of your way to provoke him. You should head home. This isn't the place for you. You're no match for Mr. Su; you're simply not in the same league.”

Su Ming's mouth twitched involuntarily at the thought.

President Chen, Boss Fong, and Wang Guohui were all well-known to him.

He knew these people all too well.

Everyone around was watching Su Ming closely.

With practiced ease, Su Ming pulled out his phone.

He located Wang Guohui's contact details and sent off a text message.

Su Ming dispatched three texts, yet Lee Zhanmu remained oblivious.

Lee Zhanmu was busy flaunting himself, trying to catch Xiao Ke'er's eye.

Moreover, Lee Zhanmu was quite haughty.

Proud to be from M Country, Lee Zhanmu would never stoop before anyone.

But people as conceited as Lee Zhanmu often find themselves in hot water.

While Lee Zhanmu was bragging, his phone rang once more.

This time, Lee Zhanmu paused, nervously rubbing his nose.

His Adam's apple bobbed as he involuntarily swallowed.

A sense of foreboding washed over him.

He thought, “There's no way such coincidences happen. It just can't be.”

Lee Zhanmu said with a smile, “We were just talking about Boss Wang. Now he's calling me.”

The onlookers couldn't help but facepalm in silence.

Truth be told, they were starting to feel a bit sorry for Lee Zhanmu.

He was in a pitiful and embarrassing situation.

Yet, he insisted on antagonizing Mr. Su. He was really courting disaster.

Lee Zhanmu picked up the call and said, “Boss Wang, what can I do for you?”

Lee Zhanmu tried to appear composed, but anxiety was gnawing at him inside.

This was, after all, the second time such an incident had occurred.

“Lee Zhanmu, I apologize. Our company has decided to terminate our partnership with you,” Boss Wang stated bluntly before hanging up.

This time, Lee Zhanmu was utterly flabbergasted.

What in the world was happening?

Could life really be filled with such coincidences?

Though Lee Zhanmu sensed that something was amiss, he couldn't pinpoint the issue.

Lee Zhanmu thought, “I can't stay here any longer. In the words of the imperial court, this place is cursed. I need to get out of here fast. If I linger, I might end up bankrupt.”

Unable to remain seated, Lee Zhanmu stood up hastily.

He had lost the desire to impress and pursue Xiao Ke'er.

It was shockingly unbelievable.

It was an uncanny coincidence.

Lee Zhanmu said, “I've just remembered there's some business I need to take care of at the company, so I must excuse myself. Farewell, everyone.”

Lee Zhanmu was on edge, ready to make his exit.

But as he turned to leave, a strong hand firmly grasped his arm.

Turning back, Lee Zhanmu saw Su Ming with a smile, saying, “Don't rush off. Let's chat a bit more. I'm eager to learn how you manage the affairs of such a large company.”