65: 65. Turn the tide

As the projector turned on, a clear television image was cast onto the screen wall in front.

Xu Jianfang frowned, raised his hand to shield his eyes, and stepped back two paces. He sneered as he looked at Xu Ting.

He wanted to see what this guy was up to.

The other aggressive shareholders around also followed Xu Jianfang, their eyes filled with disdain. In their view, the situation was already sealed, with no room for a comeback.

No matter how Xu Ting explained, she couldn't hide the fact that 450 million was spent on three worthless plots of land, even if Donghai Group wasn't the one paying.

"Zzz zzz zzz..." The image on the projector kept flickering as the secretary pressed buttons, then switched to the official financial news channel.

At this moment, the anchor on the television was clearly and precisely reporting a piece of news: "Breaking news! To accelerate coordinated urban development within the province, promote the Jiangcheng assistance and collaboration city belt, and build a high-quality urban development network, today, Xinghai City officials announced that the West District will undergo a major urban planning adjustment..."

The projector screen switched to a brand new urban planning map and a rendering of the future city.

"The latest planning announcement states that, combining the 'one core, one axis, three horizontal, and four vertical' spatial layout, an urban comprehensive service area will be created, integrating residential, shopping, education, and financial and commercial functions."

"This area will not only build a high-speed rail hub station and a municipal high school, but also develop 60 construction projects, including a riverside ecological commercial district. The first phase is expected to have a total investment exceeding 50 billion..."

Hiss hiss hiss... The financial news report was like a thunderclap, exploding in the Donghai Group's board meeting. The entire conference room was silent, everyone staring wide-eyed at the projection.

"Clatter!"

The remote control in the secretary's hand had fallen, shattering on the floor, its batteries rolling far away.

Xu Ting's pupils contracted violently, unable to control her expression any longer, and she abruptly stood up from her chair.

All this time, she had been wondering why Lu Feng was willing to spend 450 million to buy three unfinished building plots. There must be a reason.

She had privately sent people to investigate, but found no clues.

She hadn't ruled out policy benefits, but her company was Donghai Group, and such a large group hadn't heard a whisper. Could Lu Feng, a high school student, have known?

So she hadn't delved deeper into that possibility. The result... the result was a new plan being unveiled!

Once sixty projects like the high-speed rail station, schools, large commercial districts, and industrial parks are implemented, this previously underdeveloped West District will become the city's new center, and the three unfinished buildings Lu Feng acquired in advance will no longer be ignored, but will become a highly sought-after prize that no one can refuse!

The land value will skyrocket beyond estimation!

This kind of foresight, this grand layout made with a wave of a hand, shocked even Chairwoman Xu, who had been navigating the business world for so long.

A wave of shock, like an electric current, shot from her spine to her scalp, and fine goosebumps appeared all over Xu Ting's body.

Too... too amazing, simply a divine prediction! How did he do it?

"How did he... how..." Xu Jianfang's face turned from red to white, finally becoming a liver-like purple, and fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead.

He racked his brains but couldn't understand how Xu Ting, whom he had pushed step by step to the edge of a cliff, had actually... turned the tables.

This matter was too sudden, making it difficult to accept!

"How is this possible? This is impossible. Did she receive news beforehand? No... that's not right..."

He suddenly turned to look at Xu Ting, only to find that Xu Ting was looking at him too, with a half-smile, as if saying: You lost!

Xu Jianfang was all too familiar with this scene; it had happened once before in the old man's tea room not long ago, where he was also counter-killed by Xu Ting in the same way!

His face was ashen, his lips trembling slightly, as if someone had choked him, unable to utter a single word.

"It seems..." Xu Ting slowly stood up, her tone calm but with undeniable power, saying, "It seems you all have some misunderstandings about my 'blunder,' don't you?"

No one in the conference room dared to speak. Most of the shareholders' expressions were incredibly varied: some stared wide-eyed in shock, some lowered their heads in annoyance, and others secretly glanced at Xu Jianfang, seemingly pondering how to salvage the situation.

Xu Ting did not press her advantage, but gently tapped the table, her tone indifferent, "Since everyone has seen the news, I won't explain too much. But there is one thing I must clarify... those three plots of land were not bought by my Donghai Group, but by Tingfeng Capital. I hope you don't confuse this matter."

Then, her cool gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Xu Jianfang, with a smile, "Second Uncle, you just said you wanted to clean up my mess? It seems it's not needed now, is it?"

The situation had reversed!

A heavy slap landed on Xu Jianfang's face!

A complete victory!

The secretary behind her couldn't help but clench her fists, trembling with excitement.

Anyone encountering such a coup attempt today would be scared, feeling suffocated as if overshadowed by dark clouds. And Lu Feng's phone call was like a sharp sword cutting through the dark clouds, bringing them unprecedented peace of mind!

After being spoken to by Xu Ting like that, Xu Jianfang no longer had the face to stay. He pushed away the chair blocking him in frustration, the chair scraping loudly on the floor.

"Good... very good! Very good indeed!"

He gritted his teeth, forcing himself to maintain the last shred of dignity, and sneered, "Xu Ting, you really... have your ways!"

With that, he strode out of the conference room without looking back, his posture stiff and disheveled.

As Xu Jianfang left, the atmosphere in the conference room also changed.

The previously aggressive shareholders, as if changing faces, all put on fawning smiles, and some even proactively stood up, bowing and applauding with flattery:

"Chairwoman Xu, your vision is truly unique! So far-sighted, it's all my fault for being short-sighted and unable to keep up with Chairwoman Xu's pace."

"Yes, yes, that's very well said. We were also concerned about the group's interests just now. From now on, we will definitely follow Chairwoman Xu closely, without question!"

"I knew Chairwoman Xu wouldn't do anything without confidence! It's all your fault for jumping to conclusions and almost wronging Chairwoman Xu."

"What a fuss! Everyone quickly apologize to Chairwoman Xu, be sincere! I'll go first, I'll slap myself!"

"Sorry, Chairwoman Xu..."

Xu Ting smiled calmly, not exposing their hypocrisy, but merely said indifferently, "Since the misunderstanding has been cleared, let's end today's meeting here. A press conference will be held immediately to clarify public opinion!"

Donghai Group is a listed company and cannot dismiss all shareholders, but after this incident, she believes these opportunists will not dare to have ulterior motives again...