Chapter 146 - Step 3 (VI) (2/2)

The two other men said consecutively.

”Oh My. Gentleman, you all have a generous heart. I really admire you all.” Xiong Zhi said as she wipes her mouth with a napkin.

Linfeng who was standing near the table glanced at Xiong Zhi. It was his first time witnessing Xiong Zhi acting like this.

Xiong Zhi learned of this manner from Mr. Ji. When she asked Mr. Ji how to effectively ask for a favor.

Now she was mastering it.

The three men blushed at the young and beautiful girl's compliment.

”You complimenting us too much.” Er Bing, who wears eyeglasses speaks humbly.

”Not at all. You are being modest.” Xiong Zhi smiled lightly. Hoping it could help to show them that she was being friendly.

”You see. I'm very grateful that even I'm young you allow me to meet all of you to discuss ArtWorld. I've heard of your names and your great achievements. I'm really impressed. So, gentlemen, can you impart some knowledge to me? How about the ArtWorld? What do you think about it? ”

Xiong Zhi tried to act to be a motivated student that sincerely wanted to hear them out.

”Ahm. That is...ArtWorld is a very great project. It has a lot of potentials.” After some hesitations, Yi An spoke.

”Sure it is. I heard about it from Mr. Bang. It is a great project that will surely make all people, young and old to not miss it. No matter who the target is, they would like it.” Xiong Zhi said.

”But..young miss, have you heard the rumors about the ArtWorld?” Er Bing asked.

”I do. I hear rumors that ArtWorld will no longer be built because of the issue of the land.” Xiong Zhi said acting innocent.

”Yes. Because of that matter, ArtWorld is no longer safe to invest.” San Chin who was silent all this time spoke.

Xiong Zhi looked at him.

”Why it is?” She asked acting more innocent and she even furrowed her brow like she was confused.

”Do you know, young miss, what investors look for?” San Chin asked. Among the three he was the most direct. He was also the brightest one.

Xiong Zhi knew that San Chin might have looked through her. But she did not care. She did not erase her facade.

”Investors..mmhmm. They scout projects that have a lot of potentials.” She answered slowly.

”You're right. We looked for a project that will gain a lot of profit. And do you know what we care about the most?”

”Aside from profit. It is a reputation, right?” Xiong Zhi answered. Going with the flow.

”Young miss, once again, is right. Since young miss understands it so much, young miss should know that with the rumors, which probably true, surrounding ArtWorld would make investors like us to withdraw. I hope as the young miss of Xiong, you will not take it against us.” San Chin rejected Xiong Zhi outright.

He knew it the moment he received the call from his secretary a few days ago. The Xiong Empire sends the young miss to convince them to stay for ArtWorld. It might be a task from Master Xiong to the young miss. But this is all the concern of the Xiong Family. They, investors, only care about profits and reputation. If they want to leave they will leave.

”We have already taken a new project. This project takes a huge sum of money. We need to focus on this one rather than the project who surely fails. I'm sure young miss understand.” San Chin said.

The two other men looked at San Chin, they were bewildered. They have been worried for a long time how to pull away from ArtWorld. But San Chin managed it with this meeting!

They are worried they might aggravate Xiong Zhi. However, it was better to let the Xiong Empire know their intentions to pull away from the ArtWorld. At least they had done so in a polite manner.

Xiong Zhi took a sip in her glass as she listens.

”I understand. Don't worry too much Sir Chin. ” the three men sighed in relief.

'Maybe it's good they send the inexperienced little girl to handle-' before they complete the thought, Xiong Zhi spoke again.

”But what if...ArtWorld could be built? Could you say the same thing as well?” Xiong Zhi said as she put down her glass.

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