Free Web NovelChapter 229: Chapter 196: The Spoiled Girl
"I’m working on a solution. There’s no way I’m giving in to him. But if there’s really no other way, then I’ll just shut it down. I’m done playing."
"Besides... it’s not like I built this empire myself. I have no emotional attachment to it. I just bought it for fun, for the novelty of it."
"If it really comes to the point where I’m forced to shut it down, I’ll tear down all the buildings and burn all the lawns. I’ll turn it into a wasteland. When that happens, I’ll invite you to the ceremony."
Zhou Luan: !!!
Hearing this, she was completely stunned.
’How... could something like this happen?’
Still, from what she knew of the world, things like this weren’t exactly uncommon.
But the scene Lin Chu described was, to be honest, a little too cruel. It made her feel as if something of her own was being destroyed.
Of course, she quickly came to her senses.
"Are you trying to use me?"
She wasn’t an idiot, after all.
As for her many foolish displays in social situations, she just felt that with her prestigious status—and as someone born in the 2000s—she could break all the workplace rules. All that social etiquette and networking nonsense was just decadent trash. All she had to do was be herself.
Lin Chu spread his hands and said with a grin, "If that’s what you want to think, there’s nothing I can do. I’m just telling you the facts."
Hearing this, Zhou Luan furrowed her brow slightly. Her eyes darted around as she seemingly began to formulate a plan.
"Fine, I get it."
"If I help you figure something out, what’s in it for me?"
She didn’t want Lin Chu to benefit for free.
Hmm?
Lin Chu laughed again, his tone unyielding. "You want to blackmail me too? Nothing! You won’t get a single cent. There are only two ways this golf course ends: either I crush you all, or we all go down together. I like to play for high stakes."
Zhou Luan stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly held out her hand. "Give me a card. A Five-Star Card. Oh, no, two of them."
"You’ve got some nerve! Do you think I’m an idiot?"
Lin Chu retorted sarcastically.
She didn’t get angry. Instead, she said calmly, "I have a classmate I’m very close with. Her dad is..."
She pointed at the ceiling.
"I’ll give one to her."
"The other one is my payment."
"I need to be able to come and inspect your work anytime, to make sure you don’t wreck the course."
Lin Chu: ?
His smile froze on his face. He even felt a little embarrassed.
But hearing her last sentence, he couldn’t help but want to laugh.
’What the...?’
’Damn, this girl’s got something to her.’
’Holy shit!’
’She really is a little idiot.’
"I don’t believe you. Not unless you bring her here to meet me. I’ll give you the card when I see her. Don’t think you can get something for nothing."
Lin Chu goaded her casually, following the principle of not releasing the eagle until he saw the rabbit.
In front of her, Lin Chu didn’t even feel like posturing. Why waste the effort?
To him, this woman held zero attraction.
Even if he conquered her, slept with her, she’d just be a heap of trouble later. The annoyance alone would be enough to kill him.
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That trope is long outdated.
’Toss it into the trash heap of history!’
"Fine! You just wait. I’ll bring her here tomorrow, so be ready! But I have a few conditions. You’re not allowed to reveal her identity! You’re not allowed to mention our deal! And don’t you dare bring up your difficulties in front of her! You’ll follow my arrangements for everything. Leave it all to me! Got it?"
She agreed in a heartbeat, yet immediately laid out a pile of assertive demands.
’That attitude...’
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"Whatever you say, I don’t have a problem... But, with a classmate like that, why don’t you help your dad first? He’s about to go under, so poor he’s practically selling his underwear, yet you’re over here worried about a golf course. Truly a great display of filial piety."
Lin Chu’s tone was still mocking.
She looked at Lin Chu as if he were an idiot. "The problems my dad is facing right now aren’t just my dad’s problems; they’re problems for the entire real estate industry. Who could possibly help with that? The golden era is over. Are you stupid?"
she snapped.
Lin Chu: Hrm.
’Objectively speaking, she did have a point.’
Seeing Lin Chu go quiet, Zhou Luan waved her hand dismissively. "I’m leaving. See you tomorrow. Once I’ve set the time, I’ll send it to you. I’ve already added you on WeChat, so accept it. I’ve hidden my Moments from you, though; I don’t want you seeing them. And don’t message me unless it’s important. You’re annoying."
Then she turned and left.
Lin Chu: ?
’What the fuck?’
’What the hell was that!’
This was the perfect moment for the classic domineering CEO line—"Woman, you’re playing with fire."
Watching her retreating back, Lin Chu took a quiet breath.
A moment later, however, he couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle.
’She really is... a piece of work.’
’Old Zhou is such a refined man. How did he raise such a spoiled and willful daughter?’
’Just how spoiled is she?’
’If she can earn enough money to buy this golf course in five years, I’ll eat my hat!’
’Still, calculating his age, Old Zhou was probably in his forties when she was born. Having a daughter so late in life, it’s pretty normal for her to be spoiled like this.’
’Besides, if she can actually solve the problem, her little attitude doesn’t matter.’
’I just wonder...’
’Is her classmate pretty?’
...
Lin Chu thought about these things with some amusement, not placing much hope in her.
’Twenty percent, tops. Not a bit more.’
’After all, it’s hard to believe that someone who seems so unreliable could do anything reliable.’
Of course, in his heart, Lin Chu had also revised his judgment of her.
’She isn’t a complete idiot.’
’Idiot concentration: 80%.’
’And that’s after giving her a 10% handicap for her age and gender.’
Lighting a cigarette and blowing out a cloud of smoke, Lin Chu walked back into the gathering.
At that moment, Huang Yuan was already drinking with Hu Ping’an.
One of the two buddies from before had given up his seat.
"President Lin, come on, join us."
