146: Chapter 146 Obtaining the Right to Profit

In the bidding hall of the Jiangbei Financial Assets Exchange, it was so quiet that one could hear their own breathing.

Shen Xi sat upright in Chenxing Capital's exclusive seat, the trading screen before her glowing with a somewhat piercing light.

It clearly displayed the bidding information for the property fee revenue rights of three commercial complexes under Wantai Commercial Management.

Starting price: 18 million yuan.

Her fingertips rested lightly on the tabletop; she appeared composed, but her heart was beating several beats faster than usual.

Jiang Chen's instruction before leaving echoed repeatedly in her mind, his tone as casual as if he were discussing what to eat for lunch: "Don't get into a bidding war. Just bid 24 million directly and take it in one go."

At the time, she almost thought she had misheard him.

Bid 24 million directly?

That was a full 6 million yuan above the starting price; such a bidding method was practically unheard of at the exchange.

Normally, shouldn't there be some back-and-forth before finally reaching such a price?

Who starts a game by playing their trump card?

But when Jiang Chen said those words, there wasn't a hint of hesitation in his eyes, as if he had already seen through everything in advance.

Shen Xi took a deep breath, pushing down the chaotic thoughts in her head.

Before leaving, she had already submitted Chenxing Capital's bidding qualifications and proof of sufficient funds for review. She had double-checked every step repeatedly, ensuring there wasn't a single oversight.

In all her years in the industry, she had experienced quite a lot, but never before had she felt this certain before a bidding session even began.

This certainty didn't come from data models or risk assessments; it was born purely out of her trust in Jiang Chen.

She couldn't say exactly when this trust had been established, but she simply believed—believed in him without reservation.

The system notification sounded, and the bidding channel officially opened.

Shen Xi scanned the room.

There were a few representatives from other institutions scattered around the trading hall who had come after hearing the news. Each of them had furrowed brows, staring at their screens and whispering to one another, their fingers hovering over their keyboards without any movement.

It was no secret in the industry that Wantai Real Estate's capital chain was on the verge of breaking. Anyone who dared touch Wantai's related assets was afraid of being stuck with them.

Furthermore, this transfer of revenue rights had been kept incredibly low-profile. Most institutions hadn't even figured out the details yet; they were likely still hesitating, wondering whether to bid 18 million just to test the waters.

By the time they figured it out, it would be too late.

Shen Xi didn't give anyone a chance. She decisively entered 24 million into the bidding system and hit the confirm key.

The bidding information on the screen refreshed instantly, and the entire hall fell noticeably silent for a moment.

The representatives from the observing institutions all looked up at the large screen in unison, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Who was crazy enough to increase the price by 6 million right off the bat?

But despite their shock, not a single finger moved; no one had any intention of following suit.

The one-minute bidding countdown ticked away, second by second.

The system received no further bids.

A crisp notification sound rang through the hall: "Bid valid. No competing bids. Chenxing Capital has successfully acquired the property fee revenue rights for three core commercial complexes of Wantai Commercial Management at a closing price of 24 million yuan. The transaction is now in effect, and ownership is transferred immediately."

It was done.

Shen Xi stared at the words on the screen, stunned for a full three seconds.

Then, she slowly leaned back against her chair. Her tensed shoulders finally relaxed, but it felt as if something had suddenly exploded in her chest.

It wasn't excitement; it was shock.

A delayed, overwhelming sense of shock.

From the bidding strategy to the final closing price, Jiang Chen—who was far away in a car and hadn't even stepped through the exchange's doors—had calculated every single step of today's bidding perfectly.

No one competing, and a final closing price of 24 million—it was exactly as he had predicted, almost as if he had read the script beforehand.

Shen Xi considered herself someone who had seen it all after years in the capital circles, but she had never witnessed this kind of absolute control over market information and precise manipulation of human nature.

A staff member walked over to verify the information and issued the confirmation documents stamped with the exchange's official seal on the spot.

Shen Xi looked down at the document in her hand, her fingertips unconsciously tightening slightly, leaving a faint crease on the edge of the paper.

When she first decided to join the newly established Chenxing Capital, saying she was "optimistic about its prospects" was the polite way to put it; in truth, she was gambling.

Gambling on Jiang Chen as a person, gambling on her own judgment.

But now she realized that this wasn't a gamble at all.

It was as if she had casually bought a lottery ticket when she joined, only to find that the grand prize already had her name, Shen Xi, written on it.

Working for someone like this, it would be hard not to give it her all.

A hint of a smile flashed in Shen Xi's eyes, which was immediately replaced by an even more determined expression.

She carefully organized the documents, tucked them into her briefcase, pressed her hand against the bag, and said something to herself in her heart.

From now on, she would handle every piece of business for Chenxing Capital beautifully, never letting President Jiang down.

She picked up her phone and dialed Jiang Chen's number.

The moment the call connected, her voice had returned to its professional and efficient rhythm.

But she couldn't suppress the excitement in her tone, sounding like a child who had placed first in an exam and was eager to report the good news to their parents.

"President Jiang, everything has been completed according to your instructions. Our bid was 24 million, and no competitors followed suit. We have successfully secured the property fee revenue rights for the three Wantai Commercial Management properties. All transaction procedures are compliant and complete, and I will finalize the ownership confirmation as soon as possible."

There was a half-second pause on the other end before Jiang Chen's calm voice came through, devoid of any emotional fluctuations: "Understood. You are in full charge of the subsequent asset handover and risk control archiving."

"Understood, President Jiang!"

Shen Xi responded crisply, "I will handle it properly and will not fail your trust."

Hanging up the phone, she stood at the entrance of the exchange. The afternoon sun hit her face, feeling warm.

Shen Xi glanced down at the briefcase in her hand, and a smile finally broke across her lips as she started walking toward the parking lot.

There would be plenty to do from now on, but she was more than happy to be this busy.

...

Meanwhile, the lexus lm drove smoothly onto the main road near Jiangcheng University.

Students were constantly passing by the school gates, and the breath of youth was palpable, forming a sharp contrast with the steady business atmosphere inside the car.

Jiang Chen had just finished his call with Shen Xi. He put his phone back in his pocket, a faint, calm smile crossing his eyes.

Everything was as the intelligence had predicted.

Zhou Wanquan had rushed to sell off assets and deliberately kept the information within a small circle; it was impossible for any decent competitor to emerge.

Acquiring a cash-flow asset that generated 24 million a year for 24 million meant breaking even in the very first year. Everything after that would be pure profit. Not to mention, these revenue rights held Wantai by the throat.

No matter how you calculated it, it was a guaranteed win.

He had intended to go straight to the teaching building and had just told Lu Zheng to park when the phone in his pocket rang again. An unfamiliar local landline number appeared on the screen, with the location labeled as the West City District Public Security Bureau.

Jiang Chen's eyes paused for a moment as his finger swiped the answer key.

A cool, efficient, and professionally authoritative female voice came from the other end.

"Is this Mr. Jiang Chen? I am Leng Yue from the Criminal Investigation Team of the West City Police Station. There is an economic investigation case regarding Wantai Real Estate that we need to speak with you about."