Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife
Chapter 219 Crisis Approaching (6)

Chapter 219: Chapter 219 Crisis Approaching (6)

Silence dominated most of the negotiation.

Unlike the haggling of market women, the scene of commercial negotiations was mostly this kind of silence—silence so intense it could make one’s heart burst. In reality, however, the gaping maw of a crocodile had already opened, quietly awaiting its prey to enter.

This time, Gu Nuan did not sit in Wa Zicong’s car but was pushed onto the SUV by Fu Yubo.

She sat next to Fu Yubo, right behind Chen Jiaming.

Chen Jiaming occasionally glanced back in the car, and Gu Nuan caught his eye.

His look seemed to say, "You did well." It also carried a hint of doubt—doubting how intelligent she was, wondering how much she actually knew.

The car would have been silent and calm with a leader present, but perhaps it was Chen Jiaming’s glancing back that sparked someone’s nerves. Suddenly, Li Changzhi said, "Director Chen is impressive. The sudden change in the opponent’s decision must be the result of Director Chen’s strategic brilliance."

By saying this, Li Changzhi merely wanted to indicate that he had been somewhat impatient when he had seen the other side remaining inactive. In contrast, Chen Jiaming had remained completely composed, sitting there and commanding the overall situation, clearly anticipating that Tengguang would accept their acquisition price.

Indeed, the acquisition price Tengguang accepted was even lower than the initial price discussed by both parties.

Accordingly, the employees in the car who were not privy to the details bore expressions of doubt and confusion, unclear about why Tengguang had accepted such a harsh, unfriendly purchase price from Changda.

Chen Jiaming, as if suddenly interested in testing them, asked, "Do you know why they accepted this price?"

When a boss poses a question, it’s an opportunity for subordinates to show their capabilities.

No one would miss such an opportunity.

Li Changzhi spoke first: "Isn’t it obvious? For a small company like Tengguang, being acquired by Changda is an honour they could only wish for."

Such a statement was purely sycophantic toward Changda, lacking any substantial content.

If it were as Li Changzhi said, Tengguang might as well have given their company away for nothing or at a throwaway price.

Zhong Qiaohui scoffed and speculated softly, "It’s probably because Tengguang urgently needs money."

Those who had working experience in society indeed had a much more seasoned perspective than inexperienced students fresh out of school.

Li Changzhi’s face darkened.

Fu Yubo agreed with Zhong Qiaohui’s reasoning, but he was somewhat puzzled, "Tengguang’s financial reports made public still look decent, with sufficient cash flow. If there were any signs of a financial breakdown, we should have heard about it earlier."

Amidst diverse opinions, people began to realize that Chen Jiaming appeared to be waiting for someone to speak.

When Li Changzhi and others followed Chen Jiaming’s gaze, they saw it was Gu Nuan.

At that moment, the complex emotions inside everyone seemed to be mirrored on their faces.

Perhaps people like Li Changzhi, Zhong Qiaohui, and Xiaoliu would wonder why Chen Jiaming would consider the opinion of a deaf person.

As for Fu Yubo, who had previously hinted at Gu Nuan, he actually did not know these ins and outs in advance. The information he relayed to Gu Nuan, the commands on what to do, all came directly from Chen Jiaming.

Fu Yubo only knew one thing—to keep an eye on Gu Nuan, for this was not the first time for Chen Jiaming; it had been his practice for a while.

At this moment, their backs were against the wall, she had to speak. If she were to act modest now, it might make her colleagues feel she was being insincere, increasing Chen Jiaming’s suspicion of her intentions.

Without hesitation, Gu Nuan said, "Someone must have tampered with Tengguang’s financial chain."