Thanks to Genesis Investment Company, news of Nanshan Company’s takeover had spread across Country Z’s business world. A gloom fell over the health supplements market as everyone within the industry felt threatened and panicky.
T-K Company was going all out to win Country Z’s health supplements market. Meanwhile, Genesis Investment Company was closely tracking the top five local health supplements companies. The battle between this international corporation and Country Z’s health supplements brands had officially begun.
In the midst of it all, Lanxin Company remained as firm and unshakable as a mountain. As the two parties continued their takeover conflict and as T-K Company tried all means to strengthen their control over Nanshan Company—Lanxin Company was actively expanding their online presence as well as distribution services.
Lanxin Company’s first step was to cultivate the most talented and capable e-commerce and distribution team.
The entire process went quite smoothly as Lanxin Company had been on this exact pathway the entire time. It was just that they had been more cautious and were focused on gradually accumulating experience and capabilities. As a result, the company had progressed at a somewhat slower pace.
So now, they were just accelerating what they had been doing all the time.
“Miss Wen, it’s been a long time.” Chu Jingnan’s gaze landed on Wen Xinya.
She was wearing a beige color woven sweater paired with a pair of dark blue jeans and ankle boots. The simple, yet elegant garb made her look poised and unpretentious.
After three long years, that already strikingly beautiful young girl had transformed into a stunning and exceptionally eye-catching lady.
Wen Xinya asked for a cup of hot chocolate. “I wonder why Mr. Chu has asked to see me today?”
Wen Xinya already knew Chu Jingnan was back when T-K Company first acquired Nanshan Company. She also knew he was Genesis Investment Company’s representative, responsible for all matters pertaining to T-K Company’s takeover of the top five health supplements companies in Country Z.
As a result, she agreed to meet Chu Jingnan at his request.
“There isn’t really any special reason. It’s been a long time since we met, so I just wanted to catch up with you.” A look of ardor flashed subconsciously across Chu Jingnan’s eyes.
Wen Xinya was a heartless woman. This was something he already knew a long time ago.
This was something he kept telling himself over the past three years abroad.
However, he remained deeply besotted by this woman’s unique allure, completely unable to pull free of his infatuation.
His three years abroad didn’t demolish his obsession with this woman. Instead, this ardor of his continued brewing until it was now thick and intense.
Wen Xinya gave a fake smile as she observed Chu Jingnan’s pretense. “Mr. Chu is really chatty. You have returned to Country Z bearing such major responsibilities, you must be extremely busy. How is it possible you have time to meet with a small fry like me?”
Wen Xinya’s revulsion for Chu Jingnan had reached a new level.
She never expected that this ill-fated bond between them could run so deep. Having finally put their emotional entanglement behind, he was now her business competitor. Chu Jingnan worked for Genesis Investment Company and had accepted the engagement to help T-K Company acquire the top five local health supplements brands. She would have to meet this Chu Jingnan in battle sooner or later.
Chu Jingnan was no longer that silly young boy who would flush at her sarcasm. “Your prejudice against me seems to have deepened. But I have been overseas the past three years and have not done anything to you!”
Chu Jingnan gestured his innocence.
What he didn’t know was that Wen Xinya was the big boss behind the firm which he had been investigating, Lanxin Company. And so he didn’t know the two of them were already at odds with each other.
Nevertheless, even if he knew that there was no way he would give up his task. This was something that could boost his career to yet another level.
Wen Xinya smiled coldly. “I have always despised people who have no sense of pride and loyalty to their own nation and fellow countrymen. Traitors who would aid an imperial force in their attack against Country Z’s economy.”
The fact that she was the boss behind Lanxin Company was a very well-hidden secret. There was no way Chu Jingnan could know of her true identity.
As such, Lanxin Company’s mysterious background had become a layer of protection.
She knew Chu Jingnan all too well. He was extremely cautious and would not make a move against Lanxin Company before thoroughly investigating the firm’s background. This had bought some precious time for Lanxin Company.
Chu Jingnan raised his brows slightly when he realized why Wen Xinya was unhappy with him. “I don’t think I have done anything wrong. Takeovers are the result of the globalization of the world economy. Even if I don’t do this, someone else will. Anyone can see just how attractive the Country Z’s health supplements market is. It’s just a matter of time before an international corporation tries to take a bite.”
Wen Xinya smirked. “What a sanctimonious reason.”
She admitted he was speaking the truth. However, it was entirely his own decision whether to not to accept that engagement.
Chu Jingnan looked at her closely as he explained in all seriousness. “It is not a bad thing for Country Z’s economy to accept foreign investment. Not only does such investment bring with it the latest technological advancements, it can also stimulate Country Z’s overall economy. There are so many benefits to such a situation.”
Nevertheless, he acknowledged that this was from the point of view of the international corporation. There was nothing at all to gain for local health supplements companies.
Wen Xinya snorted in disgust. “Do you think I am that ignorant? Are you mocking my intellect? Do I look stupid? Both you and I know very well the terrible consequences that the local health supplements market will face after a hostile takeover. Please don’t bother spouting such silly lies.”
He dared to utter such condescending words. He must really think she was still a child.
Exasperated, Chu Jingnan changed the topic. “It’s been so many years since we last met. Are you still well?”
Although he had been overseas the past three years, he had kept a close eye on all news pertaining to Wen Xinya. He knew that she was extremely talented in jewelry design and won many awards. Just recently, she had been crowned the grand champion of the Milan World Expo International Jewelry Design Competition and had a limitless future ahead of her now.
The more brightly she shone, the more beguiled he was.
This was because only such a woman was worthy of him.
Wen Xinya was completely grossed out by Chu Jingnan’s phony devotion. “Mr. Chu has found the wrong person if all he wishes to do is reminisce about the past. We are not close at all and there is nothing to reminisce about.”
That was because if there was one thing Wen Xinya was sure about on this earth, it was that Chu Jingnan did not love her. She knew very well that the only person whom Chu Jingnan ever loved was himself.
Chu Jingnan took a sip of his coffee. “So, why did you accept the invitation to meet me?”
Wen Xinya was a very upstanding person. Since she was willing to meet him, it proved that he still held a certain status in her heart.
Wen Xinya was really repulsed by that jerk. She put down her hot chocolate on the table. “Just take it that I had a temporary bout of insanity!”
With that, she took up her handbag and left.
