The CEO's Substitute Wife Is A Genius-Chapter 426: His Love Is Deep as the Ocean, Misunderstood by All

Chapter 426: Chapter 426: His Love Is Deep as the Ocean, Misunderstood by All

"World’s number one and two racing drivers?" The directors were unfamiliar with the racing industry and had never even been involved in it.

"You guys still don’t know? The big boss behind the Dynasty racing team is Brother Zhou." Song Xiao crossed his arms with a triumphant air.

As soon as he said this, the directors present all showed surprised and pleased expressions.

Indeed, they knew nothing about racing, but they had often seen the ’Dynasty’ racing team’s reputation in the news.

"Racing god Song Tian’en, he’s with that team, right?" someone asked.

"Mm-hmm." Song Xiao lifted his chin, so cocky he could hang an oil bottle off his smirk.

Couldn’t these old geezers tell that he was the renowned racing god?

"So Little Lu had this move up his sleeve, developing new energy cars, starting a racing team, such foresight!"

"Then we needn’t worry about the issue of racing drivers. But where will the funds come from? The current Lu’s doesn’t have the money for such a massive, global racing event."

"Leave that to me; you guys don’t need to worry about these things," Jiang Man said lightly.

Seeing that the CEO’s wife had spoken, everyone naturally felt relieved.

"If that’s the case, I vote for Little Lu!"

"It has to be Little Lu for sure!"

"I’m with Lu as well."

Seeing everyone stating their support for Lu Xingzhou one after another, Vice President Wang was well aware that the game was up for him.

He stealthily touched his phone and sent a message to King.

[Mission failed]

...

The farce to bring down Lu Xingzhou had finally ended.

The group returned to the CEO’s office.

Lu Xuemei and Jiang Man had already taken Old Madam Lu home.

Some sat on sofas, others drank water.

Song Xiao was the first to pour a cup of water and handed it to JOJO.

JOJO gave him a look, "I didn’t speak, I’m not thirsty. Give it to Man and Zhou."

"Then I’ll drink it myself." Song Xiao picked up the cup, gulping it down.

Arguing with that group of old fogeys had left him parched.

Zhao Huai quickly had his secretary bring over some fine Dahongpao tea.

However, Lu Xingzhou didn’t relax. After taking a sip of the hot tea, he asked Song Xiao, "How much would it cost to hold a world-class racing event?"

"It would take several hundred million. Last year’s motor race in the Bay Area cost two hundred million. Ours will probably cost even more."

"Don’t worry about the money," Jiang Man said before turning her gaze to Wu Yingfan—her mobile wallet.

"Let me check." Wu Yingfan took out his phone, "I have over thirty million in my card, not enough."

Jiang Man picked up her phone and called Seth.

"Miss, I know why you’re calling, and I’m very sorry. King has ordered that Red Alliance cannot transfer large amounts to you. Anything over ten million is not allowed..." Seth’s voice grew softer and softer.

Jiang Man listened and became somewhat agitated, "Who exactly is the Alliance Hierarch?"

"It’s you... but we dare not defy King. Since you established the Red Alliance, you’ve neglected its management, and King has quietly placed his people in crucial positions within the Alliance..."

"Heh." Jiang Man chuckled after listening.

But she didn’t blame her old man; she blamed herself.

These past few years, she had been traveling and studying far and wide, indeed neglecting the Red Alliance.

In such a huge organization, where almost all its members were top talents in their respective fields, they were better at judging the situation and knew which boss had a brighter future.

Undoubtedly, given a choice between her and her father, more than half of the Alliance’s members would defect to her father’s side.

"It looks like I’m out of options, Dad has frozen all my assets."

"There’s no need to blame yourself," Lu Xingzhou went over and took Jiang Man into his arms. "We will find another way."

"Then how about we chip in?" Song Xiao put down his teacup, "JOJO and I can contribute fifty million."

"I have... a few million... pocket money," Shaye blinked.

"Not enough; we haven’t even reached a hundred million," Wu Yingfan frowned deeply. "Man, maybe you should seek help from your uncles in Harbor City?"

"Mm, that’s the best option right now," Jiang Man agreed with the suggestion.

"You can’t go in... they’re discussing important matters inside..."

The voice of the CEO’s office secretary came from outside.

The secretary stood at the front but failed to stop the newcomer.

He was dressed in a silver-grey suit, hands casually in his pockets and there was a briskness in his stride.

On the bridge of his nose, he wore a pair of rimless glasses, giving him a refined appearance.

At that station, she exuded an aura of full presence, radiating a dignified elegance, unapproachable and lofty.

"Big funds from the harbor city streaming into Beicheng for no reason, it won’t be that easy."

Nan Juefeng walked with a breeze, his presence refreshing as the clear moon after rain, as if a deity had descended.

He adjusted the glasses on the bridge of his nose, smiled, and looked towards Jiang Man, "How could I forget my little brother when such a big incident has happened?"

"There is no need for President Nan to worry about the affairs of the Lu family," Lu Xingzhou said with inherent hostility.

Because of their rivalry in love, he naturally didn’t want to owe the other man any favors.

He didn’t want to show weakness in front of Jiang Man, and even at the juncture of the Lu family’s existential crisis, he wanted to turn the tide by his own abilities.

Nan Juefeng knew what he was concerned about.

Beneath his refined demeanor, he curled the corners of his mouth with a hint of a bitter smile, "This isn’t charity. If the Nan family helps the Lu family through this crisis, I hope the Lu family will share the brain instrument project with the Nan family for us to develop together."

"Merchants do not get up early without the prospect of profit; President Nan’s calculations are indeed ringing loud!" Lu Xingzhou sneered coldly.

Nan Juefeng was not at all bothered, "Think of it as mutual interest. Of course, you can opt to get help from the Hu family in harbor city, but a risk of 160 billion, they might not dare to take it."

"Indeed, such a large capital void," Wu Yingfan muttered, "The Hu family doesn’t dare, but how come your Nan family dares? Aren’t you afraid of going overboard?"

"I naturally have my assurances," Nan Juefeng said with a smile.

Assurances?

No, there were none.

He simply knew that the Lu family was on the brink of disaster and wanted to take a desperate gamble.

Because he didn’t want to see Jiang Man upset, not even a single tear.

From the moment King appeared in Beicheng, he had people closely monitor his movements.

He couldn’t interfere with every move made by King, nor did he have any reason to get involved in such trifles without justification.

Only by using the cooperation and sharing of profits from the brain instrument project as a guise did it sound righteous and dignified.

If the world knew he was gambling the fate of the Nan family for a woman, they would say he was mad.

But he didn’t think so.

He had been searching for Jiang Man for fifteen years, and during those fifteen years, he had been driven crazy, no longer a normal person.

"President Lu, opportunities pass in a flash, never to come again. I’m giving you just two minutes to think it over—either the Hu family from harbor city or me; make your choice."

Nan Juefeng smiled coldly and stood still, glancing at his watch.

Seeing this, Wu Yingfan quickly came forward to persuade, "What he’s saying makes a lot of sense... the harbor city side... might not dare... to get involved in this mess..."

"We don’t need them to. Borrow a few billion for a car racing event; that amount of money is still easy to get, right?" Song Xiao was unconcerned, having his own views.

"But Nan Juefeng is offering a once-and-for-all solution to fill this 160 billion gap. Even though you’ve staked all your assets, Brother-in-law, all your wealth is tied in Lu’s Corporation and can’t be liquidated. With Lu’s market value shrinking, aren’t yours shrinking as well?"

Those grand statements can boost the morale of stockholders, but the 160 billion deficit is a stark reality.

As long as the gap could be filled, even if just temporarily, allowing Lu’s Corporation to catch a breath...

"Okay, I agree," uttered Lu Xingzhou as Song Xiao and Wu Yingfan continued their argument, each holding to their principles.

"Excellent, a pleasure to cooperate," Nan Juefeng stepped forward.

The two men bumped fists.

When their eyes met, Lu Xingzhou lowered his voice, "Aren’t you afraid of the Nan family falling in too with such a risky move?"

"You can’t catch the wolf without risking the sheep," Nan Juefeng said with a nonchalant smile.

Lu Xingzhou pulled a wry smile, saying nothing.

Jiang Man frowned, her gaze falling on the tightly clenched hands.

If the media exposed the strong alliance between the two giants, that would be global explosive news!

"The brain instrument project is supposed to be the pillar of Lu’s Corporation for the next ten, several decades, and now it’s just handed out?"

"If Lu’s can’t survive this crisis, the brain instrument project will probably have to be handed over to other companies anyway, since it’s a national project, it can’t just end prematurely."

"So, cooperating with the Nan family is indeed the best partnership?"

Song Xiao and Wu Yingfan muttered to each other.

Nan Juefeng was indifferent to their words but smiled, "Then going forward, I’ll be your partner in battle."

As he spoke, his gaze couldn’t help but drift towards Jiang Man, brimming with love, which he abruptly retracted just as it was about to overflow.

It was on Jiang Man’s 21st birthday that, fulfilling a promise made 16 years earlier, he decided, if he couldn’t be with her, to silently protect her.

He saw the diamond ring on her ring finger, he knew, that was what Lu Xingzhou gave her on her birthday.

Jade and diamond rings, the meanings of the two were worlds apart.

He had already lost everything in this game, willingly accepting defeat.

"Thank you, Brother Feng," Jiang Man stepped forward, "I’ll remember this favor, and in the future, whether it’s you or the Nan family that needs help, I will undoubtedly assist!"

"Alright, I’ll remember those words," said Nan Juefeng with a contented smile, "No need for further words, the Lu family should promptly hold a press conference, and I’ll be there, publicly announcing our partnership."

"Fine, you guys handle your business, and I, along with Yingfan and Brother Xiao, will take care of the car racing event."