Free Web NovelChapter 951: Chapter 948: The Price of Love 3
Old A nodded, took a few more steps, his eyes still anxious: "Third Young Master, let’s be frank here. As of now, you and I are in the same boat... Do you really think Old Zhang can win?"
Wan Donglin laughed and patted him on the shoulder: "Everyone has to place a bet in life; it all comes down to how many chips you have. You’ve got more chips than I do, so what are you afraid of?"
The secret meeting was held on a little-known island.
There was only one hotel on the island, surrounded by mountains on three sides, stunningly beautiful, with spring-like weather all year round. In such a cold winter, you could feel the warmth of spring as soon as you got off the plane.
But everyone had no time to enjoy the scenery; the doors of the conference room were tightly closed.
Sure enough, Huang Xiaojue saw Wan Donglin at first glance.
He was wearing a hat; otherwise, there was nothing unusual about him. He was chatting and laughing, full of energy, as if all those rumors of injury were baseless.
An acquaintance was greeting him: "Third Young Master, how have you been? I heard some gossip saying you were in an accident, but clearly, those people just like to talk nonsense, don’t they, since you’re perfectly fine?"
"Exactly, how could Third Young Master be injured? If you were hurt, wouldn’t the Wan Family stock prices plummet? Since there’s nothing wrong, it’s proving you’re safe and sound..."
"I even heard something more outrageous, that Third Young Master got shot and died..."
Wan Donglin dismissed his hat casually, unconcerned: "Everyone, take a look..."
Everyone’s eyes immediately turned to him, only to see a very noticeable surgical scar on his head, showing that he was indeed seriously injured at the time.
"See this here? This isn’t a rumor; at that time, it was really almost a fatal shot..."
Everyone exclaimed: "Who did it?"
"Which bold villain dared to provoke the powerful?"
"Third Young Master, have you found any clues?"
He smiled: "Thank you all for your concern, but this injury is nothing major, just a matter of bad timing. The assailant has long been caught."
"Haha, was Third Young Master accidentally hurt because of a beauty? Could it really be a romantic debt?"
"Who would say otherwise?"
"You should be recovering at home if you’re hurt, shouldn’t you?"
"Oh, how I wish I could rest? But, can I miss this meeting?"
"That’s true, such an occasion wouldn’t be complete without Third Young Master."
Everyone joked with laughter. Wan Donglin’s eyes swept over Huang Xiaojue, who nodded slightly. He also just nodded, with a very cool demeanor.
Those who can attend are naturally not ordinary people, everyone knows well. Huang Xiaojue represents the interests of the Zhou Family; Wan Donglin represents his family, but well-informed sources revealed he seemed to be leaning towards Old Zhang.
Just like everyone present, who isn’t divided into two camps? Just like placing a bet, no one knows at this critical moment which side to bet on.
The only difference is, most of those present have known each other for years. Their families are all acquaintances, old friends, all people from the same circle. This makes Huang Xiaojue more of an outsider.
Someone from such a humble background, it’s not to say unprecedented in this circle, but reaching this position at such a young age is exceedingly rare — it’s safe to say, Old Zhou has paved the way for him, with everyone clearly understanding.
The host finished the formalities, the basic routine meeting ended, and then came the seating arrangements — This time there were seven seats to adjust, and everyone present was to vote to select these few people.
The voting results were neck and neck.
