Chapter 253: Chapter 253 - 253: 253: The Man is Not Dead, He is Busy! 1

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Billowing smoke surged into the sky.

Several firefighters were tirelessly battling the blaze.

Jiang Xu watched the scene, his face gloomy, as his house was consumed by flames.

The house in question was the residential-commercial property he used as his office.

He had rushed over at top speed upon receiving a phone call from Lin Nan two hours earlier.

Unfortunately, the fire was too fierce.

By the time they managed to extinguish it, the entire house had been burned down.

Thankfully, all employees inside were unharmed, and the fire did not spread to neighboring houses.

Otherwise, the loss would have been even more devastating.

“Did we lose any data?” Jiang Xu asked.

“Don’t worry, I already made backups,” Lin Nan replied, “I’ve also found a new location for the company office.

It can operate normally, there won’t be any problems.”

“Hmm,” Jiang Xu nodded, “I’ll trouble Sister Lin to help console the employees and restore normal work as soon as possible.”

“Alright, but about this…” Lin Nan hesitated, “I don’t think this fire was an accident. It looks intentional.”

“Leave it to me,” Jiang Xu said in a grave tone.

He already had a suspect in mind, though he wasn’t entirely certain.

After all the employees left, Jiang Xu was alone at the scene.

Officials informed him.

Before the fire broke out, the surveillance equipment around the area had been sabotaged.

From this, it was clear that this was a premeditated act of arson.

Jiang Xu accompanied the officials to their department to give a written statement.

Right after he stepped out, he received a call from Zhang Xiaohui.

He walked to a quiet corner.

While he reached for his pocket recorder and turned on the speakerphone, he asked,

“Mr. Zhang, what can I do for you?” he said, his tone indifferent.

“Xiao Xu, I heard your company was burned down by a big fire, everyone is alright, I hope?”

Jiang Xu thought to himself, it really was her doing.

Zhang Xiaohui had regained control of the Huahe Group.

Now that she was free, she started her revenge for Jiang Xu’s past opportunistic acts.

He retorted coldly, “It was you who started the fire, wasn’t it?”

“You shouldn’t say things like that so carelessly, I could sue you for defamation,” Zhang Xiaohui’s tone was highly exaggerated.

However, her tone was as good as an admission.

Jiang Xu hadn’t expected her to be so ruthless.

He continued to probe, “Since you dare to act, why don’t you dare admit it?

Afraid, are you?”

“Heh,” Zhang Xiaohui sneered, “You’re recording this call, aren’t you? I won’t fall for the same trick twice.”

Hearing this, Jiang Xu quietly pocketed his recorder.

So that trick won’t work anymore.

Changing the subject, he said, “Firstly, congratulations to Mr. Zhang on the birth of your baby boy.”

Zhang Xiaohui: “Thank you.”

“Ah,” Jiang Xu’s tone slightly intensified, “Mr. Zhang, I’d like to ask for your opinion.

If a boss were backed into a corner and sold all their assets.

Then hired a hitman to relentlessly pursue their opponent, I wonder what the opponent’s expression would be.

Oh, the boss’s opponent also just had a baby like Mr. Zhang.”

Translation: If you push me too far, I’ll sell all my assets.

All 2 billion in funds will go towards hiring hitmen.

I’ll see how long you can defend yourself.”

Naturally, Zhang Xiaohui understood the implication behind Jiang Xu’s words and her tone became colder, “you wouldn’t dare!”

“Mr. Zhang, not me, a friend of mine,” Jiang Xu chuckled, his voice full of threat:

“After all, everyone has a weakness.

Those wealthy people who consider themselves high and mighty and think they can bully the weak at will.

They don’t know that even a cornered common man, when enraged, can spill blood in their wake.”

After Jiang Xu’s remarks, silence fell on Zhang Xiaohui’s end of the line.

Clearly, she sensed the determination in Jiang Xu’s tone.

From their past interactions, Zhang Xiaohui could tell:

Beneath his seemingly cheerful exterior hid a wild beast.

Now that Zhang Xiaohui had a son and a husband, she had more to lose.

Of course, she didn’t want a fight to the death.

This time, razing Jiang Xu’s house but hurting no one was meant to be a mere warning.

After a moment of silence, Zhang Xiaohui spoke again, “Hmm, I believe the other party only gave a small warning.

As long as you, um, your friend, doesn’t provoke her again, there should be no problem.”

“Heh,” Jiang Xu snorted coldly, “Do you think the problem can be so easily resolved?

Now my house is nothing but ruins. To rebuild it will cost at least over a million.”

Zhang Xiaohui hastily added, “Hmm, I think soon someone will give you one million.”

Jiang Xu, “This is the construction cost. What about the cost of time and the psychological damage I suffered from this incident?”

Zhang Xiaohui was now itching to strangle Jiang Xu.

Of course, she didn’t want to give him too much money.

But Jiang Xu’s next words left her with no choice.

“Alright, I’m making a call to Uncle An. Even though you didn’t admit it, once he hears our recording, he’ll know.

Tsk tsk, I’d really love to see what Uncle An thinks when he finds out his woman is so ruthless.”

“Fine, I’ll give it,” Zhang Xiaohui gritted her teeth, “Two million, not a penny more.”

“Ok, make it quick.”

After ending the call, a chill shrouded Jiang Xu’s eyes.

This woman is a loose cannon.

Wait another month.

Until his college entrance examination is over and he has plenty of time.

Before starting college, let’s completely sort out Zhang Xiaohui.

Since she has a child now, she should just stay at home and take care of the child.

As for this matter, Jiang Xu decided not to tell Nuonuo.

To avoid worrying her.

Not long after, Zhang Xiaohui sent a man to deliver a check for two million.

Jiang Xu had someone process the paperwork for the reconstruction.

It could still be rebuilt now.

But if it were a few more years down the line, it would be difficult.

It took a few days to handle all the paperwork, and then the reconstruction began.

Since they were going to rebuild, why not build a high-rise?

It was a bit more troublesome.

Jiang Xu signed a series of contracts with Fu Xinghan.

Fu Xinghan’s company was qualified for construction.

Once they had the land, they could proceed with approval and construction.

Aim for thirty floors.

Through the signing of a series of contracts.

On the surface, this land became Fu Xinghan’s company’s property.

But in reality, it was still in Jiang Xu’s hands.

This could be considered a blessing in disguise.

Given the current housing prices.

Once a thirty-story building was completed, it would be worth at least fifty million.

If it weren’t for the fire, this kind of setup wouldn’t have been possible.

Jiang Xu pondered whether he should stage a few more incidents.

Then he decided against it.

Forget it, it’s too risky.

In the blink of an eye, it was already early May.

The college entrance examination was nearing, and the atmosphere in the school became increasingly tense.

Jiang Xu still took leave every now and then.

Mainly to put some plans in motion against the companies under Zhang

Xiaohui’s name so he wouldn’t have to waste time later.

He returned all the money he owed.

Next, he had another important matter to handle….