The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 289 - 289 289 Key Enterprise Support Fund

289: Chapter 289: Key Enterprise Support Fund 289: Chapter 289: Key Enterprise Support Fund In the southern outskirts of Zhonghai, at the Fang Family Gardens.

The atmosphere in the Central Villa, home of the Fang Family Head, Fang Zhentao, was slightly tense.

Fang Wenxi, dressed in a white suit, stood in the center of the living room with his arms crossed, his face dark and fearsome.

If one looked closely, they could almost see the extreme anger in Fang Wenxi’s eyes, and occasionally, there was even a chilling murderous intent.

In front of Fang Wenxi was the unflustered Family Head, Fang Zhentao, sitting in the master’s seat.

“Father, I—”

Having recounted his ordeal at the Royal Hotel and yet to receive a direct response from Fang Zhentao, Fang Wenxi couldn’t help but speak out.

“Let’s talk later, have some tea first,” Fang Zhentao waved his hand to interrupt Fang Wenxi, motioning for him to pick up the teacup in front of him.

“I can’t drink it.” Going off in high spirits but returning in defeat, not only had he failed to thwart Lin Fei, but he had also lost Meishilin, which he had only recently acquired.

Overwhelmed with frustration and anger, how could Fang Wenxi drink any tea?

If it weren’t for facing Fang Zhentao, Fang Wenxi might have already erupted in fury.

Since childhood, Fang Wenxi had been clad in silk brocade, and had never faced much adversity.

He had fallen to Lin Fei several times consecutively.

If it weren’t for Fang Zhentao calling immediately after the incident, Fang Wenxi would have likely already started organizing people, trying every possible means to eliminate Lin Fei.

Under such circumstances, Fang Wenxi managed to hold his composure and recount everything to Fang Zhentao once more, demonstrating his good restraint.

“If you want to know why I have always refused to hand over the foundation to you, then drink this tea.” Unlike Fang Wenxi’s agitated unrest, Fang Zhentao remained calm throughout, as if the billion lost was merely ten bucks.

After Fang Zhentao finished speaking, the murderous intent in Fang Wenxi’s eyes briefly stagnated, and his heart skipped a beat.

To the outside world, the main business of the Fang family appeared to be the Fangxing Group.

However, as the young master of the Fang family, Fang Wenxi knew that Fangxing Group was not the core asset of the Fang family.

The massive foundation controlled by Fang Zhentao’s hands was the Fang family’s most core asset, and also what Fang Wenxi had always desired.

Having requested it many times to no avail, Fang Wenxi even thought that perhaps Fang Zhentao had no plans to leave this foundation to him.

Now that Fang Zhentao brought it up himself, regarding just a cup of tea, Fang Wenxi naturally would not refuse to drink.

“How does it taste?” Seeing Fang Wenxi lift the teacup and drink all the tea, Fang Zhentao spoke calmly.

“It’s a bit bitter.”

“Just a bit bitter?”

“It’s also a bit hot.”

“The bitterness is because you didn’t savor it, and the heat is because you drank it too hastily,” Fang Zhentao’s expression suddenly turned stern, staring directly at Fang Wenxi, he said coldly, “Losing Meishilin is something the Fang family can afford.

If you don’t learn anything from this incident, your next loss might be the entire Fang family!”

“Father, I, I was wrong.”

Fang Zhentao’s stern rebuke served as a significant admonition for Fang Wenxi, who, under Fang Zhentao’s intense gaze, showed a look of shame and lowered his head.

“Since you know you were wrong, you will not serve as the CEO of the company until this affair is settled.” Seeing Fang Wenxi admit his wrongdoing, Fang Zhentao’s expression softened slightly, then he firmly stated the punishment for Fang Wenxi.

As soon as Fang Zhentao finished speaking, Fang Wenxi abruptly raised his head, his eyes filled with panic, and said urgently, “Father, this was just a moment of folly, the company has always been—”

“That is exactly why I have always refused to entrust the foundation to you, you—lack the capacity!” not letting Fang Wenxi finish, Fang Zhentao spoke coldly, “Making mistakes is not fearful, what’s fearful is your lack of courage to own them.

A minor setback, and you completely lose your composure.

With your current state, how can I confidently hand over the foundation to you?!”

“But, Father, if I resign, the company’s finances—”

“You need not worry about the company anymore, I will handle that personally.

Until this matter is entirely resolved, you are not to go to the company,” Fang Zhentao interrupted coldly, seeing Fang Wenxi lower his head silently, understanding Fang Wenxi’s reluctance, he spoke softly, “Over the years, you’ve had it too easy.

Encountering a setback like this is not entirely bad for you.”

“During this time, just stay at home, and it’ll also be good to keep company with Uncle Fu.

When I have time, I will teach you how to manage the foundation.”

“Father, I—”

“That’s enough, go rest now.”

“Thank you, Father.”

Initially disgruntled about being ordered by Fang Zhentao to temporarily resign as CEO of Fangxing Group, Fang Wenxi, realizing that Fang Zhentao wanted him to start getting involved with the foundation, left feeling reassured.

After Fang Wenxi left, Fang Zhentao savored another cup of tea, then slowly closed his eyes.

After a long while, Fang Zhentao opened his eyes and took out his cellphone to call Gu Lanzi, the powerful deputy leader.

“Fang has failed in disciplining his son, causing trouble for leader Gu, I hope leader Gu can be understanding,” he said.

Although Fang Zhentao hadn’t severely blamed Fang Wenxi for losing Meishilin in front of him, Meishilin was worth a billion after all, and if Fang Zhentao did not take it to heart, that would obviously be impossible.

The phone call to Gu Lanzi was perfect proof of that.

“Where is Mr.

Fang getting at?

I was also taken aback by Mr.

Fang’s matter, and I only hope Mr.

Fang hasn’t misunderstood anything,” Gu Lanzi, a woman leader capable of securing a position as Deputy Leader of Zhonghai City, was clearly not dependent on her looks and figure, and for Fang Zhentao’s call, she seemed to have been prepared.

After some polite exchanges, Gu Lanzi tactfully declined Fang Zhentao’s intent to seek expedited implementation of the Council’s key enterprise support fund.

At the Zhonghai City Council, where Gu Lanzi, the powerful deputy leader, was in charge of the economy and trade.

Previously, through several of Fang Zhentao’s mediations, she indeed intended to lend a substantial support fund to the Fang family.

After all, the Fang family was indeed quite capable, and Fangxing Group had shown good growth in recent years.

Yet now, Fang Wenxi, the CEO of the Fangxing Group and the future heir of the Fang family, took Meishilin, which had been recently acquired, and gambled it against Lin Fei right in front of her, leader Gu.

No matter the cause, with Fang Wenxi as the head of the group, leader Gu clearly had to reconsider whether to lend the support fund to the Fang family.

After all, this key enterprise support fund was initiated by leader Gu.

Should any issue arise from lending it to the Fang family, it would surely impact her career to some extent.

Of course, Lin Fei’s reappearance also played a significant role…

(PS: The train was delayed, just got home, only one update today, will make up tomorrow…)