Wang Jianmin pondered how to outmaneuver the Li family while also provoking others.

"Everyone, thank you for your patience."He waved to the crowd, laughing heartily.

Everyone seethed with anger, their faces turning livid.

Approaching Li Ancheng, Wang Jianmin spoke humbly, "Thank you, Mr. Li, for this opportunity. Shall we... proceed to sign the contract?"

The waiter had already prepared the draft contract, awaiting Li Ancheng's decision to proceed with the on-site signing ceremony.

Wang Jianmin sounded somewhat urgent, despite his well-disguised composure; deep down, he knew the situation was dire.

"I have run out of options! Delay will only bring about changes."

For Wang Jianmin, the Li family was now his only lifeline!

"Don't rush." Li Ancheng gestured reassuringly and said, "Today, let Xiaoyu represent our Li family in this contract signing ceremony."

The crowd exchanged glances.

Is Li Ancheng planning to hand over the old city project to Li Ze?

Clearly, this move is intended to enhance Li Ze's reputation and qualifications, preparing him for future leadership of the Fang Group.

People began to reconsider their attitudes towards Li Ze, realizing the importance of cultivating a good relationship with him. After all, who knows when the vast Li family might fall into Li Ze's hands?

Wang Jianmin's smile grew wider at the news. While he had some reservations about dealing with Li Ancheng, who was a renowned figure in the business world, it would be a straightforward task to deceive Li Ze.

Externally, he maintained a dignified demeanor, but internally, he was known for his frivolousness, cowardice, and stinginess, often seeking flattery—a true playboy.

Gao Jianxiong laughed heartily, raising a glass of red wine as he approached Li Ze.

"Hahaha! Li Ze, we'll rely on you a lot in the future. Here's to a successful signing!"

Li Ze also took a glass of red wine from the nearby waiter's tray.

"Clap clap clap clap!"

Applause erupted like thunder at the venue.

Despite their private thoughts, no one dared to humiliate the Li family at this moment.

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Li Ze extended his wine glass forward, facing Wang Jianmin's ingratiating smile, and poured the red wine over Wang Jianmin's head.

Calmly, he said, "Sign your damn contract."

Cough cough!

"The red wine flowed into Wang Jianmin's nose, entering his nasal cavity with each breath, causing him to cough violently. The red liquid soaked his expensive suit, making him look extremely disheveled."

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The room fell silent.

The crowd in the hall instantly quieted down, and you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone present was dumbfounded. What... what just happened?

Inside, Wang Jianmin seethed with rage.

What's wrong with this guy? He's humiliated me in front of everyone!

Smoothly, he managed a strained smile. "Li Ze, what's the meaning of this?"

Li Ancheng's voice was grave. "Ze, what's going on?"

Li Ze waved his hand dismissively and said calmly, "Dad, this Wang Jianmin has issues."

Wang Jianmin felt a chill run through him.

His anger, like a bucket of cold water, was instantly extinguished, leaving only rising icy dread and fear!

"No way, does he know? It can't be, he must be testing me!"

Wang Jianmin reassured himself frantically in his mind, then said, "Li Ze, there must be some misunderstanding..."

Li Ancheng, who had weathered decades of storms, quickly regained his composure. Though surprised, he spoke calmly, "Do you have any evidence for this?"

In such a setting, every action and word concerned the Li family's reputation. He believed Li Ze wouldn't fabricate stories lightly. Judging from Wang Jianmin's guilty demeanor, it seemed there might be some truth to it!

"Heh."

Li Ze smiled faintly and abruptly began, "Three months ago, at the headquarters of XX Real Estate Company..."

"Two months ago, at 8 PM, at XX Bar, you met with loan sharks."

"Three weeks ago..."

Li Ze spoke emotionlessly, continuing his narration. With each word, Wang Jianmin's face grew paler!

"The financial situation of Jiancheng Group has long been in dire straits, hasn't it? If one link breaks, it all comes crashing down!"

"Are you trying to drag down the Li family to clean up your mess, Wang Jianmin? You have some nerve!"

Boom!

Wang Jianmin felt as if his brain had been struck by a sledgehammer. Beads of cold sweat dripped down his forehead, and his face quickly drained of color, filled with panic and confusion.

How is this possible?

Those were the exact times and places he had arranged while borrowing money from various sources. How could Li Ze possibly know?

Unless he had been followed all this time, or... was there a mole?

Wang Jianmin felt a chill run through his body.

"That feeling, as if I were completely exposed under the sun, constantly watched by unseen eyes, without any cover, open to scrutiny."

Wang Jianmin's face contorted, his voice hoarse as he screamed, "No, someone is framing me! None of this counts as evidence!"

"No tears until you see the coffin."

Li Ze sighed, adjusting his tie, and said, "Take a look at the contract beside you. Weren't you eager to sign just now? Now take a careful look and see what it really is."

Wang Jianmin's pupils contracted sharply.

Trembling hands picked up the document, which wasn't a cooperation agreement at all, but detailed investigation files against him and Dongsheng Real Estate!

Every fund transfer, every deficit, every high-interest loan, even various photographic evidence—everything was there, irrefutable.

Li Ze's tone turned icy, "Thinking to use the Li family to help you escape, then leave the mess for us to clean up. Quite a clever plan."

Wang Jianmin went completely mad, throwing the documents aside and shouting furiously, "It's all fake, I don't acknowledge any of it!"

"The documents were conveniently tossed beside Li Ancheng.

Li Ancheng picked them up and instantly felt a wave of shock. If these were true and he had proceeded with the original plan to cooperate with Jiancheng Group...

He dared not think further.

Meanwhile, Wang Jianmin continued to shout loudly, but amidst his roars, he began to step backward. Then, abruptly, he turned and ran!

"Bang!"

A dull thud.

Wang Jianmin looked up at the burly bodyguard he had collided with, his face gradually stiffening.

A few seconds later, Wang Jianmin was dragged over like a dead dog.

"Sir, how should we handle this?" the bodyguard asked quietly.

Li Ze turned to look at Li Ancheng, who replied solemnly, "The matter of the project cooperation is now in your hands. Use your own judgment."

Li Ze nodded slightly.

He then walked slowly forward, approaching Wang Jianmin who was held by the bodyguard, looking down at him with a face drained of color.

His eyes were dark, devoid of emotion.

Wang Jianmin felt as if he were caught by a vicious wolf, unable to help but shiver.

"Mr. Gao, it's regrettable how things have turned out. If you had chosen a different target, I might have praised your courage and daring. But... you shouldn't have crossed paths with the Li family."

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