Cruel Romance - Chapter 4.4

Xiang Ying Dong wiped his hands and face with the napkin that Jin Xiu gave, oblivious to her glances, and casually tossed it back into the basin, complaining to Zuo Zhen,”That Xing guy doesn’t know how to judge the situation, even after talking to him time and time again, he still finds excuses to reject. Dragging this out for so long, can’t even settle the issues with the land, look even the construction plans for the horse racing track for next year is at a standstill.”

Zuo Zhen lightly creased his forehead. “The planning for a horse racing track concerns too many aspects, and requires a lot of investments, the risk is huge.”

“Which is why I’m taking this so seriously,” Ying Dong sighed, “The money I’ve thrown in is quite a bit, the later we start work, the larger the losses. This time around, I must succeed. That brat Shen Tong Kang, the turf club he invested with those Caucasians in Guangzhou, makes 2 million in pure profits a year. To open one in Shanghai is a business that’s sure to bring in the money.”

“Such a lucrative business, many will have their eye on it for sure.” Zuo Zhen stood up to stretch his back, “In my opinion, there’s someone behind Boss Xing who’s making trouble.”

Xiang Ying Dong narrowed his eyes, pondered and said, “You mean… Shen Jing Rong?”

“Perhaps, but it isn’t confirmed.” Zuo Zhen turned, “Shen Jing Rong might not be honest but Xie Bao Sheng seems tempted, and crazily so. I’ve heard that when big brother ran for the position of director for the chamber of commerce, he wanted in as well. Logically, just based on their ability, they should not dare to challenge us.”

Xiang Ying Dong looked at him, “I’ve discussed this with big brother as well, he isn’t very supportive of me investing in the horse racing club, saying that firstly the investment required is large and it would be difficult to withdraw in case of any risks; secondly that piece of land is the spotlight of many strong forces, he didn’t wish for me to the target of public criticism.”

Zuo Zhen smiled, “But what you’ve already decided upon, I’m afraid big brother can’t convince you otherwise.”

“That’s right, I want to take a chance.” Xiang Ying Dong set aside his couldn’t care less attitude, “If I win the bet, I’d be the biggest winner in the Shanghai next year.”

Zuo Zhen picked up the picked up the liquor jug on the stove and poured a cup for himself, Jin Xiu passed him a few luohan beans, placing them in the heart of his hand. Zuo Zhen was a bit shocked, he liked snacking on luohan beans, but had never mentioned it before, how did Jin Xiu know?

Xiang Ying Dong said something again, Zuo Zhen came to his senses, “What?”

“Forgetting friends in the presence of beauty.” Xiang Ying Dong jokingly chided, “I’m discussing official matters, please pay attention.”

Zuo Zhen drank a mouth of liquor, “When I drink I don’t discuss official matters, you’re the one who insisted on having this discussion.”

“As I was saying, if Shen, Xie have people backing them up, it must be from the triads, you must take note and investigate.” Xiang Ying Dong added, “Recently the situation is messy, be careful in all you do.”

Zuo Zhen laughed, “When have I not been careful? Rather you, always philandering, still out on the streets in the middle of the night, you’re in the light, they are in the dark, watch out yourself.”

“Philandering? Buddy, you’re exaggerating things, this month I’ve been so busy over the horse racing track, where to find the time for women? Only been to Ming Zhu’s twice and that was with big brother.” Xiang Ying Dong seemed to recall something, “That’s right, Ming Zhu said, next week we’re holding the welcome banquet for the consulate, big brother will bring her along to attend.”

Jin Xiu raised her head in surprise.

Ming Zhu was going to visit? Did she know that she was working in Bai Le Men as a hostess?

“She already knows.” Zuo Zhen seemed to know what she was thinking, “I was the one who told her.”

Jin Xiu lowered her hate, “She hates me.”

Zuo Zhen answered, “On the contrary, Ming Zhu is someone who’s bark is worse than her bite, it was probably in a moment of anger. No matter what, you’re sisters by blood, whether she admits or not, it is an irrevocable fact.”

When Yin Ming Zhu wore a black off shoulder gown and stepped onto the red carpeted steps, her smile mesmerizing, that shook up that night in Shanghai.

Jin Xiu held her breath as she watched her walk into the main hall elegantly, she captured the attention of all the guests, their gazes unwavering, and she seemed to be used to such scenes. A woman, can be beautiful to such an extent? No wonder she would be so popular even in a place like Bai Le Men, which was already full of beauties, no wonder despite her status she would become Xiang Han Chuan’s woman, no wonder whenever people talked about her, they did so with enviousness and jealousy.

Jin Xiu’s face was flushed, her eyes bright and sparkly, a little excited and agitated, and felt a little inadequate. Whether Ming Zhu was going to acknowledge her or not, liked her or not, it wouldn’t change the fact that Ming Zhu was her elder sister, right? The same blood flowed within this legendary beauty.