So Pure, So Flirtatious

Chapter 1827: Shocking News

“Oh… what’s done is done.” Yang Ming was speechless. Caique had really misunderstood what he meant. What Yang Ming meant when he said that he did not want to see the Chen father and son again in the future was that he expected Caique to take them both when he returned to his country. But he did not expect Caique to send someone to kill them!!

At that time, Yang Ming thought that since Chen Zhiye and Chen Fei were related, he should let them go in the end. But, what was done could not be undone. These two people more than deserved to die. They were not worthy of any sympathy.

The Chen father and son were just unfortunate.

“You did a good job, a very good job,” said Yang Ming.

“That’s good, that’s good…Hehe, I thought I did something wrong.” Caique breathed a sigh of relief. “I have asked my family to count the number of Douglas Vast Hotels in China, and provide their locations and assets owned. I believe the results will be revealed soon…”

“En, you can contact Guo Jianchao directly about this matter,” said Yang Ming.

“Okay, then there’s no need to bother Mr. Yang…” said Caique. It was better to contact Guo Jianchao. After all, he was nervous and scared when he had to contact Yang Ming directly. At least Guo Jianchao didn’t have Yang Ming’s interest, and he wouldn’t treat Caique the same way.

“…Okay, goodbye.” Yang Ming really did not know what to say. So, Chen Zhiye and Chen Xiaolong were killed just like that?

“Brother Yang, what’s the matter?” asked Guo Jianchao who was beside Yang Ming. He could not clearly hear the phone conversation and it was a bit strange.

“Caique ordered someone to kill the Chen father and son pair – Chen Zhiye and Chen Xiaolong – and throw them into the sea to feed the sharks,” Yang Ming said and shrugged helplessly. “What I originally meant was to let Caique take them both to Europe and make them disappear from my sight. I never wanted to see them again, but I never thought…”

“Hahaha!” Guo Jianchao burst into laughter when he heard Yang Ming’s explanation. “Brother Yang, this Chen family is too unfortunate, right? Hahaha…”

“I think so too. What’s done is done. It doesn’t matter anyway.” Although Yang Ming also felt that the Chen father and son were unfortunate, he did not pity them.

“This Caique is even more ruthless.” Guo Jianchao sighed. “Although I really wanted to kill Chen Zhiye, I had no courage to do so.”

Guo Jianchao was doing legitimate business. So naturally he could not be involved in these aspects, and Yang Ming would not let him be involved.

“I asked Caique to sort out the hotels’ information and negotiate with you. Just follow up with it.” Yang Ming delegated the entire matter to Guo Jianchao, as he did not have the time to deal with these things.

The property rights of all the Douglas Vast Hotels in China was an astronomical asset in the eyes of others, but it was nothing in Yang Ming’s eyes.

The final outcome of the Douglas Vast Hotel’s supposed acquisition which rocked the entire Song Jiang business community shocked everyone!

Half a month after the news of the acquisition surfaced, the Douglas Vast Hotel announced some very important news across all mainstream media. The Douglas International Hotel Group would be transferring the property rights of all the Douglas Vast Hotels in China to the Song Jiang Ming Yang Entertainment Company. Within one year, all the hotels’ names would be gradually changed to the Song Jiang International Hotel.

The news was brief, and did not explain the reason or the transfer price, but such news stirred up a perilous situation! Uninformed foreigners could only sigh at the strong financial resources of the Song Jiang Ming Yang Entertainment Company. They had unexpectedly completed such a large-scale acquisition all at once. Perhaps, the purchase amount was more than ten billion.

But everyone in the Song Jiang’s local business community all understood that things were not as simple as they seemed! Half a month ago, the Douglas Vast Hotel had aggressively announced across major news media that it would acquire the Song Jiang International Hotel. Half a month later, instead of acquiring the Song Jiang International Hotel, the Douglas Vast Hotel was acquired!

Moreover, this acquisition was not simply an ordinary acquisition, but a total acquisition! The property rights of all the Douglas Vast Hotels in China were transferred to the Song Jiang Ming Yang Entertainment Company which was the parent company of the Song Jiang International Hotel. What did this mean? It meant that the Douglas Vast Hotel’s acquisition plan had not only failed, but they also had to pay a price!

Speculation, shock, and terror flooded the entire business community in Song Jiang. Those who previously thought that the Douglas Vast Hotel was powerful as they were supported by an international group and the Douglas Family, only now knew how naive they were at the time!

The surface strength of the Ming Yang Group was perhaps just the tip of the iceberg. Their hidden strength was definitely more than this. Otherwise, how could the Douglas family with decades of hard work sell off all the Douglas Vast Hotels in China?

This really meant that their business was driven out of China. To start from scratch again would be very difficult. Henceforth, the Douglas Vast Hotel would become history in China.

The Douglas family also withdrew from the hotel industry stage in China.

When this news broke out, the head of investment promotion for the Douglas Hotel was baffled, so he called Caique.

“Mr. Caique? What in the world is going on?” the head asked. “Are there any problems? Can I help you to resolve it? Are there some hidden issues? Did the other party use some unscrupulous means? Do I need to get someone to investigate?”

Investigate Yang Ming? Caique was shocked when he heard this. Dang it, are you trying to get me killed? If you investigate Yang Ming, he will certainly think that it was instigated by me even if you do not find anything. When he gets angry, he will raze our entire Douglas family to the ground. I can not withstand his fury!

“Director Liu, sorry about that. This is a decision taken by our family’s senior management, and has nothing to do with the Ming Yang Entertainment Company,” said Caique. “Both sides are on friendly terms. But our family will make adjustments to our business. That’s why this decision was made.”

“In that case… Looks like I was being too sensitive.” Director Liu had nothing more to say after listening to Caique. He only called out of personal concern. Since the hotel was built in Song Jiang, it can be called the Douglas Hotel or the Song Jiang International Hotel. It’s still within Song Jiang’s business. It’s not important who runs the business.

Caique hung up the phone and was relieved. Fortunately, Director Liu did not investigate Yang Ming on his own initiative. Otherwise, Caique would have no more excuses and would die without knowing the reason why.

After the Douglas International Hotel Chain Group released the news to the media, the Song Jiang Ming Yang Entertainment Company also followed to confirm it. They indicated that the renaming process of the Douglas Vast Hotels would be completed one by one within a year.

Although many people were shocked before, they understood that the news was really true after the Ming Yang Entertainment Company’s confirmation. Since Ming Yang Entertainment had confirmed it, it must be true.

Uncle Yang Dashan called. Yang Ming answered with a smile, “Uncle, is there anything?”

“You little kid. You made Uncle worried. You unexpectedly made such a grand move! I really thought that your hotel was going to be acquired by the Douglas Hotel Group! In the end, you acquired them instead. I am shocked!” Yang Dashan was shocked after reading the news. He could not make any response for a long time, until Ming Yang Entertainment also confirmed the authenticity of the news. Then, Yang Dashan hurriedly called Yang Ming.

“It was a last minute decision.” Yang Ming smiled. It was really a last minute decision for him. If it was not for Caique and Chen Zhiye’s increasing pressure, Yang Ming would not bother to deal with them.

“Last minute decision? That’s not possible, right? You are joking with Uncle again!” Of course, Yang Dashan did not believe Yang Ming’s words. “But Uncle is not an irrational person. Before the announcement, this kind of thing must be kept secret and not be leaked. Uncle understands.”

“…” Yang Ming knew that his Uncle had misunderstood, but there was really no way to explain it. So he laughed twice. “Oh… Uncle, it’s something like that.”

“En, Uncle is assured knowing that nothing bad happened to you. Instead, you acquired such a large business,” said Yang Dashan. “Then I will not disturb you. You must have a lot of work to do.”

“Okay, do call again.” Yang Ming hung up.

Chapter 1828: Love Replacement

Jing Xiaolu’s phone call came in not long after his Uncle’s phone call. Jing Xiaolu did not know about the acquisition previously. She knew that Yang Ming was going to Yunnan soon. He had no other way to deal with the increasing pressure that the Douglas Vast Hotel exerted on Song Jiang International Hotel. Jing Xiaolu understood that Yang Ming did not want to deal with these issues then. Although he did not agree with the Douglas Hotel’s approach, there was nothing he could say.

Yang Ming did not say anything. What else could she do? Guo Jianchao did ask her for instructions. Bao Sanli had no solution either.

However, Jing Xiaolu never expected that Yang Ming would suddenly make such a grand move. She did not know anything until the acquisition was successful and the news was announced.

Anyway, she was now the chairman of Ming Yang Entertainment. Jing Xiaolu was somewhat irritated when she thought that Yang Ming had still hidden this from her! Those curious reporters called her on the phone but Jing Xiaolu could not answer any of their questions!

Would anyone believe it if Jing Xiaolu said she did not know? Would those reporters believe it? No way! So, Jing Xiaolu had to be vague, and said that a press conference would be held after the matter was settled. Only then did the reporters let Jing Xiaolu go.

However, Jing Xiaolu did not intend to let Yang Ming off so easily. No matter what, I’m also his woman. Why did he not even say a word about it!?

“Xiaolu…” Yang Ming answered the phone. “What’s the matter?”

“Yang Ming, what’s the matter! Why didn’t you tell me about such a big acquisition? The reporters are at the door, and I can’t answer any questions…” said Jing Xiaolu feeling aggrieved.

“Ugh… this thing!” Yang Ming remembered this. Jing Xiaolu was now the chairman of Ming Yang Entertainment. He had only informed Guo Jianchao, but Jing Xiaolu was kept in the dark. No wonder Jing Xiaolu was irritated.

“What? You want to renege!” Jing Xiaolu was a little unhappy when she heard Yang Ming sound like he wanted to shirk responsibility.

“No… Xiaolu. Sorry about that. This incident was my last minute decision.” Yang Ming said with a bitter smile. “Yesterday, Chen Zhiye suddenly came to the International Hotel and found Guo Jianchao. He said that he wanted to acquire us. The negotiation date was set to today. So, I went over today. Who knew that Chen Zhiye would be aggressive, and as a result, I acquired them out of anger. This matter was a last minute decision. So, I did not inform you.”

“Oh, I see…” Jing Xiaolu understood Yang Ming. Sometimes Yang Ming would just satisfy certain people as long as it was not intolerable. Since Yang Ming said it was a last minute decision, that must be the case. Jing Xiaolu was a little embarrassed about her questions. “Yang Ming, I was wrong to blame you. I’m sorry…”

“There is nothing to be sorry about.” Yang Ming laughed. “You don’t need to be so polite with me. It makes me feel so distant.”

“En, then I will not be polite with you. Hurry up and ask someone to explain the acquisition plan to me, lest others ask and I know nothing,” said Jing Xiaolu.

“Okay, I’ll have Guo Jianchao handle this. I will ask him to tell you,” Yang Ming suggested. “In the future, Ming Yang Entertainment can set up a separate hotel management department to manage these hotels. I think we should let Guo Jianchao be responsible for this.”

“En, I’ll follow your suggestion. I will discuss it with Brother Bao and make arrangements at that time,” Jing Xiaolu answered.

Guo Jianchao also heard what Yang Ming said, and his face suddenly lit up with excitement! Guo Jianchao was very touched and excited by Yang Ming’s high regard for him. It seemed that his loyalty to Yang Ming for so long had not been wasted. Yang Ming held him in high regards.

Guo Jianchao waited for Yang Ming to hang up before saying excitement, “Brother Yang…I… I’m afraid I can’t do it…”

“Really… a man should not say he can’t…” Yang Ming patted Guo Jianchao’s shoulder.

“Ugh…” Guo Jianchao broke into a sweat. He did not expect Yang Ming to joke with him. “Brother Yang, I’m really afraid that…I can’t do it…”

“Hehe, how can you know that you are incompetent if you haven’t even attempted it?” Yang Ming laughed. “Bao Sanli is not as good as you. At least you went through proper education. You used to study business management. What about him? Isn’t he doing well too?”

“I… will try then!” Guo Jianchao nodded.

“Don’t try, you must do it well,” said Yang Ming.

“Okay, Brother Yang. Rest assured, I will do well!” Guo Jian nodded rapidly.

The storm caused by the Douglas Hotel acquisition ended here. Although this matter would be a conversation topic for some people for a long time, Yang Ming had already returned to a peaceful life.

As for Zhao Ying, Yang Ming had still not found a proper way to deal with her. He could not let go, but he did not know if he should go further, or how he could go further.

He figured that he was attracted to Zhao Ying around the same time as Chen Mengyan… If not for Zhao Ying’s hesitation, she would already be with him.

However, Zhao Ying also had her own misgivings at the beginning. A student-teacher relationship had always been a stigma and a taboo. However, Zhao Ying had resigned and become a student again. The two of them did no longer faced this obstacle, but because of a series of misunderstandings, the gap between them widened.

Yang Ming tentatively sent Zhao Ying a chat invitation. He unexpectedly received a quick reply, “What?”

Yang Ming and Zhao Ying’s online relationship was becoming more and more ambiguous. Yang Ming could always find topics suitable for Zhao Ying. After all, Yang Ming knew the real Zhao Ying well.

“How come you are online at this time?” Yang Ming felt a bit strange. It was afternoon. Zhao Ying should be in class.

“Don’t you know that phones can connect to QQ?” Zhao Ying was dumbfounded.

“I don’t know. I know that you can read novels through phones…” Yang Ming replied.

Zhao Ying was quite upset lately. She was even more upset after seeing Yang Ming with Sun Jie that night. She did not expect that her good friend Sun Jie was also Yang Ming’s woman. Although Zhao Ying did not have any other thoughts about Sun Jie, she felt annoyed in her heart. How come all my friends one by one have a relationship with Yang Ming, but I can not make any progress?

Zhao Ying felt that her relationship with Yang Ming was gradually becoming more distant. It was no longer as intimate as it had been during their time at Song Jiang No. 4 High School. That moonlit night in spring would never happen again.

As Yang Ming gradually matured, more and more girls appeared by his side. Zhao Ying felt that she had no advantage at all.

Of course, on one hand, this caused Zhao Ying to be upset. On the other hand, this caused her to be totally at loss. Zhao Ying felt that she had really developed feelings for “There’s No True Love In This World”. As the chat between them became more ambiguous, “There’s No True Love In This World” called herself “wife” and “dear ” more frequently. Zhao Ying did not feel as disgusted as she did before. Instead, it sounded very comfortable.

In order to be able to chat with “There’s No True Love In This World” more regularly, Zhao Ying even installed QQ on her phone and connected to the Internet wherever she went.

Zhao Ying was not consciously a person who was fickle in relationships. On the contrary, she was very dedicated and persistent. Otherwise, she would not quit her school job and go to the same university as Yang Ming.

However, Zhao Ying’s feelings for “There’s No True Love In This World” were similar to what she felt towards Yang Ming! It was just like when she wanted to be in love with Yang Ming but was not certain. This was what Zhao Ying was most upset about.

How can I do this? I have already decided to love only Yang Ming all my life. How can I be interested in someone else? But, she couldn’t deny that she felt the same way about “There’s No True Love In This World” as she did Yang Ming. Sometimes, Zhao Ying even regarded him as a replacement for Yang Ming.