My Exclusive Dream World Adventures-Chapter 197 - What does 197 have to do with me

Chapter 197: What does 197 have to do with me?

Chapter 197: What does 197 have to do with me?

The anonymous note and phone call were just a minor interlude for Chen Xu and his partner, having no real impact on them.

In Chen Xu’s view, it could only have been Luo Zhenghai’s doing. If Yang Jinxia really wanted to contact him, why leave a note? His phone number and WeChat hadn’t changed.

So, when he saw the note, he immediately realized it was likely a trap and casually tore it up.

He didn’t keep the note because it had Yang Jinxia’s name on it. Based on his experience, women are creatures of particularly strong curiosity. Once they know the name of his ex-girlfriend, they are likely to go and inquire about her.

Then there would be endless trouble. She might not be able to resist asking, “Am I prettier than your ex-girlfriend? How did you chase her? Why did you two break up?”

Even if she could hold back from asking, she wouldn’t be able to stop thinking it.

If she didn’t know the name, his ex-girlfriend would be just a concept. Knowing the name would make the image of the other person clear and specific, a completely different feeling in the heart.

Therefore, he never mentioned Yang Jinxia in front of Luo Xiyun, because bringing it up had no benefits for their relationship at all.

…

Just as Secretary Jin predicted, two days later, Jiang Yan contacted Chen Xu again, initiating the second round of negotiations.

This time, with Secretary Jin still leading, Chen Xu gave her his full trust.

The negotiation lasted all day, and there was significant progress in the content of the cooperation.

Chen Xu was amazed at the variety of proposals put forward by the two women, ideas he had never even considered for collaboration.

Jiang Yan suggested setting up a company, with her and Chen Xu each holding half of the shares, placing the brand and formula within this company. This company would then form a joint venture with Jinyun to establish a new chain brand company.

Chen Xu was dumbfounded. Wasn’t this blatantly undermining Jinyun Group? Could Jinyun Group agree to this?

Even if Jiang Yan was Cai Hong’s own daughter, if she did this and Jinyun Group found out, she would be held accountable, right? It might even implicate her mother.

After the negotiation ended and Chen Xu saw Jiang Yan out, he couldn’t help asking Secretary Jin, “Can this really work?”

Secretary Jin answered, “This is the only way for you to gain control of the company. Giving up some shares is a necessary sacrifice.”

“I’m worried that Jinyun Group will see through the trick here and there will be trouble later on.”

“Don’t worry, boss,” Secretary Jin responded. “Since Jiang Yan dares to propose this proactively, she must be fully confident. What we should be more concerned about is that once the company grows larger, they will tear up the agreement and, with their advantage in shares, force us out.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Xu felt somewhat uncertain. Was this basic practice in the business world? If so, it was indeed a lesson for him.

According to Jiang Yan’s plan, he wouldn’t have a controlling stake in either company. Though Jiang Yan promised that as long as there were no major issues, she wouldn’t interfere with the operations,

Chen Xu, even without understanding the business world’s tactics, knew that promises were worthless in the face of significant interests. It probably wouldn’t be too hard to circumvent such an agreement.

He asked, “Do you have any suggestions?”

“Their most common approach is to use their financial advantage, to dilute your shares through additional investments. It’s simple, but effective,” she pointed out.

Secretary Jin reminded, “However, at the initial stage, you don’t need to worry about them doing this. They will only act when the company shows good growth potential and they see a profit to be made.”

Chen Xu nodded thoughtfully, “So, we still have time.”

“Yes,” Secretary Jin added. “If by that time you and Mr. Luo are married, then all these won’t be issues anymore. It’s them who should be worried, not you.”

Chen Xu couldn’t help but laugh. That was indeed very realistic.

…

The top-floor office of Jinxiu Investment.

Yang Jinxia stood in front of the dartboard, looked at the darts chaotically stuck in it, and shook her head, saying, “Darts really aren’t so easy to master, I feel like I’ve regressed again.”

By her side stood an assistant who said, “You’ve actually made rapid progress, maybe you’re just not in the best shape today.”

At that moment, someone knocked on the door.

She said, “Come in.”

The one who came in was her driver, Sister Lin.

“You may go out,” Yang Jinxia said to the assistant.

After the assistant left, Sister Lin handed over a document and said, “This is the latest situation from Jinyun.”

“Take a seat.”

Yang Jinxia took the documents and sat down on the sofa to browse through them. After a while, she exclaimed, “Huh!” Not long after, she finished reading the entire file and wondered aloud, “He actually managed to negotiate to this extent? Could it be my niece who gave him the pointers?”

Before Sister Lin could speak, Yang Jinxia shook her head and said, “No, that’s not right. She still lacks experience and probably couldn’t understand the twists and turns involved here. That guy, he wouldn’t have gone to Liu Kun, would he?”

Sister Lin said, “The one who conducted the negotiations with Jinyun was a young woman surnamed Jin, who used to be Luo Xiyun’s secretary.”

“From this perspective, my niece seems to harbor quite deep feelings for that bastard. Who knows how much good karma he accumulated in his past life.” Yang Jinxia snorted.

After a moment, she spoke again, “By the way, check out this Secretary Jin’s background.”

“Okay.”

“Mhm, you can leave now.”

Sister Lin stood up, hesitated for a moment, and asked, “Today is Monday. Are you still planning to go to the hospital tonight?”

“Why wouldn’t I?”

Sister Lin reminded her, “But, about Luo Zhenghai…”

Yang Jinxia smiled and said, “What Luo Zhenghai decides to do… what does that have to do with me? On Monday evenings, I always visit Grandma. That’s been scheduled a long time ago.”

“I understand.” Having said that, Sister Lin left.

Now alone in the office, Yang Jinxia walked over to a mirror, looked at her reflection, and said to herself, “Which dress should I wear to visit Grandma tonight?”

…

After 5 pm, just like the past few days, Chen Xu drove to pick up Luo Xiyun after work.

“I’ll drive.”

After the two came downstairs, Luo Xiyun suddenly suggested, “I want to take you somewhere.”

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Curious, Chen Xu asked, “Where?”

“You’ll know when we get there.” Luo Xiyun changed into a pair of flat shoes and took the driver’s seat.

“This secretive?” Chen Xu got into the car, chuckling as he fastened his seatbelt.

Halfway through the drive, Chen Xu felt a familiar sensation growing stronger the further they went.

He knew where she was taking him.

As the car stopped in front of the villa, Chen Xu stared at the all-too-familiar yet somewhat strange gate, filled with a whirlwind of emotions.

In his dreams, they had lived in this house for nearly three months. It was here where their relationship made a breakthrough after a reconciliation.

Unlike the dream, it was now mid-summer, the surrounding trees lush and the exterior walls and gates spotlessly clean.

“Do you want to go in and take a look?” Luo Xiyun asked.

Chen Xu unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the car door, and as he saw Luo Xiyun unlocking the gate, he couldn’t help but say, “This place…”

Without answering, Luo Xiyun smiled, took his hand, and led him inside.

There was a tree in the yard, with lush leaves. In the dream, this tree had already frozen to death, leaving only a dead trunk.

Stepping into the villa once again, Chen Xu was flooded with memories of the place.

Luo Xiyun opened the door and the interior arrangement was exactly as he remembered. The details of their time together in his dream came rushing back.

“At first, I thought it was all a dream,” Luo Xiyun said, barely containing her excitement, “until I returned here and found everything exactly like in the dream. Then I knew it was all real.”

Chen Xu pulled her into his arms, overwhelmed with emotions, and whispered in her ear, “I should have come to find you sooner.”

“It’s not too late now, is it?”

Chen Xu thought of Bai Jinxuan, who had already returned to the country, and silently sighed.

Ding ding ling…

Suddenly, a jarring ringtone rang out.

Luo Xiyun stepped out of his embrace, picked up the phone, and said, “It’s Liu Kun.” She answered the call, “Xiyun, something’s wrong. Mr. Luo has been hospitalized.”

PS: Today is my birthday, so let’s throw some confetti in celebration. Later tonight, I’ll be eating out with my family, so the next chapter will be quite late.