Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 443 Bid Meeting

Su Xinyu and Su Xinyun raised their wine glasses, filled with delectable and fragrant gold-label champagne, and gently clinked them together.

Su Xinyu called out, "Sister, try to go home more often when you have time, check on Dad and Mom. Even though they oppose your painting, we are all family after all, there’s no deep animosity."

Hearing her brother call her ’sister’, Su Xinyun’s eyes welled up with tears, "I will."

From Su Xinyun’s expression, Xu Xiangbei seemed to sense some estrangement between her and her parents; her relationship with them was not perfect.

The siblings happily chatted at the dining table, and Xu Xiangbei secretly thought with a smile that with his sister’s company, Su Xinyu wouldn’t have time to bother my future wife.

After lunch, to thank Xu Xiangbei for inviting her to lunch and enhancing the siblings’ relationship, Su Xinyun drew a portrait sketch of Xu Xiangbei on ordinary A4 paper.

Su Xinyun’s drawing skills were very professional, and the sketch was so lifelike it almost seemed like a photograph, though it was actually a hand-drawn picture.

Apart from the artistry, what was even rarer was that Su Xinyun captured Xu Xiangbei’s gaze in the drawing.

At the time, Xu Xiangbei was staring at Su Xinyun’s fair bosom, his eyes having a lecherous gaze.

Because of that lustful gaze, Xu Xiangbei kept the remarkable portrait hidden in the bottom drawer of his desk, not wanting others to find it.

After returning to their hotel, Gu Xiangyi asked Xu Xiangbei, "Are you genuinely trying to help them deepen their sibling relationship, or is there something else on your mind?"

Xu Xiangbei grinned, "Of course, it’s out of kindness. Don’t you know me by now? I’m a very good person."

Ah Rong directly exposed Xu Xiangbei’s motive with a smile, "Our President Xu isn’t such a kind person. He reunited the siblings to deepen their bond, so the brother wouldn’t have time to bother his girlfriend. Am I right?"

Gu Xiangyi smiled without replying, and Xu Xiangbei mockingly said, "You guessed it right. You’re a prophet, able to see the future."

Gu Xiangyi opened her briefcase, taking out the bidding documents, "President Xu, perhaps we should focus on the smart home project and not meddle in others’ personal lives, much less be curious like a gossipy aunt, alright?"

Xu Xiangbei joked, "I’ll strictly follow the future wife’s commands."

A bidding meeting was held in the Zijin Real Estate conference room.

Xu Xiangbei saw Qin Libao, and beside him stood Uncle Qin with gray at the temples.

After seeing Xu Xiangbei, a complex expression, featuring animosity, helplessness, and vigilance, flashed across their faces.

Xu Xiangbei walked over to Qin Libao, grinning, "You won’t be unwelcoming to me, will you?"

Qin Libao awkwardly smiled, "You’re welcome, of course. Business is business."

Among the many bidders, there were several powerful and competitive rivals. The company Xu Xiangbei felt was the most competitive was one he was also familiar with, Hengyu Group.

Xu Xiangbei saw a familiar face, Zhao Changheng from Hengyu Group.

Not only did Xu Xiangbei recognize Zhao Changheng, but it seemed Qin Libao and Zhao Changheng also had a special relationship. The two chatted and laughed, arms around each other’s shoulders, making Xu Xiangbei feel the pressure.

From their ambiguous smiles, Xu Xiangbei felt that this smart home chip project was already likely favored towards Changheng Group.

Not only Xu Xiangbei had this feeling, but Gu Xiangyi also felt something off.

"That thin Zhao Changheng seems very familiar with Qin Libao. They won’t be friends, will they?"

"They are indeed friends."

Xu Xiangbei found several photos online showing Qin Libao and Zhao Changheng had known each other for some time.

Gu Xiangyi said helplessly, "It’s over. It seems this smart home chip project is out of Dragon Tiger Group’s reach."

Xu Xiangbei’s lips curled into a mischievous smile, "That’s not necessarily true. It depends on who has the trump card."

Ah Rong teased, "From your tone, it sounds like you have a trump card. Qin Libao hates you, so how could he let you win the bid? Just wait and watch Zhao Changheng win."

Half an hour before the bid opening, Zhao Changheng held a wine glass, chatting and laughing with Qin Libao, occasionally casting provocative glances at Xu Xiangbei.

Xu Xiangbei sat quietly in his chair, waiting for the bid opening. Zhao Changheng, shaking his wine glass, sat down in the empty chair beside Xu Xiangbei.

"Hello, Dr. Xu, we meet again."

"President Zhao, it’s a small world indeed. No matter where you go, you can always see President Zhao’s agile figure."

Knowing that Xu Xiangbei was mocking his frailness, Zhao Changheng was indifferent, "Dr. Xu, you shouldn’t have left your good medical practice to dabble in business. You’re making a big mistake. They say you’re good at medical techniques. You treated Lei Zhenrong, but doing business for Thunderbird Group, it’ll be difficult for you?"

"Perhaps not. Isn’t there a saying that an outsider leading insiders can bring prosperity?"

Zhao Changheng’s face was full of disdain, "Ha, then you lead them. However, let me give you a piece of advice: Your Thunderbird Group definitely won’t win this project today. Just give up."

"From your tone, it seems like you already know the bidding results beforehand. You’re too confident,"

Zhao Changheng’s face showed a sinister sneer, "You guessed right. I indeed knew the bidding content early on. It will be Hengyu Group that wins."

Xu Xiangbei took a sip of red wine, smiling confidently, "I don’t believe it. I believe it won’t be your Hengyu Group."

Zhao Changheng laughed heartily, "Young man, you’re good at medicine, but not at business. Well, you seem stubborn; let’s make a bet. If Thunderbird Group wins, I’ll retire and go back home to farm."

Glancing over Zhao Changheng’s smug face, Gu Xiangyi became more convinced there was something shady in this bidding; she prepared for the worst and patted Xu Xiangbei’s shoulder, signaling him not to bet with Zhao Changheng and to get ready to leave the meeting.

But Xu Xiangbei still wore a faint smile, "Well, since President Zhao is so confident, I’ll bet with you. But let’s not bet on unrealistic things like retiring. Let’s bet on something concrete. If Hengyu Group wins, I’ll give you ten percent of Thunderbird Group’s stock. If Dragon Tiger Group wins, President Zhao, you’ll let me have ten percent of Hengyu Group’s stock, how about that?"

Zhao Changheng stared blankly at Xu Xiangbei, coldly snorting, "Are you serious? Think it over; don’t cry if you lose."

"I, Xu Xiangbei, always keep my word."

Zhao Changheng laughed proudly again, "Alright, so we bet. Today, I’m going to make a great fortune. Not only will I win millions in the bid, but I’ll also get a few billion in shares. Haha, Dr. Xu, you’re still too naive."