One Hundred Million

At the corridor entrance, the tall Nie Han'er stepped out of the elevator.

A business prodigy who controlled countless industries.

She was also the woman of countless men's dreams.

Dressed with cool elegance, she held a folder in her hand. Her jet-black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and as she approached, he could even catch a fragrant breeze.

Zhuang Xin turned around and saw the cold-faced Nie Han'er looking down at him.

"Hello. It's our first meeting, and you're even prettier than I imagined." Zhuang Xin put away his phone, rose to his feet, and extended his hand without the slightest hint of servility.

Even though the woman before him was Juncheng's renowned business tycoon.

"It is indeed your first time seeing me." Nie Han'er nodded slightly, though it was not her first time seeing Zhuang Xin. After a brief silence, she walked over and sat across from him.

Not far away, the pretty receptionist hurried over to ask Nie Han'er what she wanted to drink. Nie Han'er waved her off, only asking the receptionist to bring her a bottle of mineral water before studying Zhuang Xin. "You just turned twenty this year, right?"

"Yeah..." Zhuang Xin smiled. "You're three years older than me. I heard."

"I am indeed three years older than you. Tell me, what did you come to see me for today?"

"Nothing much. I just thought it was a little unreasonable that I'd never even met my fiancée, so I came specifically to see you." Zhuang Xin rubbed his nose.

Nie Han'er asked, "And now you've seen me?"

"I have, but... you don't seem very welcoming." Zhuang Xin looked at Nie Han'er's icy face, feeling somewhat helpless.

"You're overthinking it. I'm like this with everyone, including my parents."

Nie Han'er continued, "If you only came to see me, then you can leave now. I still have a lot to do. Also, if you think that marrying me someday means you can do whatever you want, you may be disappointed. My marriage alliance with your family is merely a mutually beneficial arrangement."

Of course, Nie Han'er was not saying this because she disliked Zhuang Xin.

This was simply who she was. Even if they married in the future, whether at home or outside, she had to have the final say.

Nie Han'er would give him face, but Zhuang Xin had better know how to read the situation.

"I understand."

Zhuang Xin shrugged and said nothing more.

His main reason for coming was to get in touch with Nie Han'er. After all, he still had a mission involving her.

This woman was highly guarded. If Zhuang Xin wanted to complete the mission, he would need a long process.

"Well, although you only entered this marriage alliance with me for certain reasons, that doesn't stop us from getting to know each other again, does it? Besides, there's another reason I came. You should know that my family gave me a plot of land and a beach. I want to sell the land to you. Are you interested?" Zhuang Xin suddenly asked, though he had other plans in mind.

The system had only said that he needed to earn at least fifty million. It never said he could not sell the land.

According to the contract, the plot had only cost fifteen million to purchase, but its value had now multiplied.

It could sell for around eighty million. If he sold it for eighty million, wouldn't that mean he had earned sixty-five million from it?

"Sell the land?" Nie Han'er looked at him strangely. "Do you know how many people would fight tooth and nail to get that plot if you were willing to sell it? Your family paid a considerable price for it back then."

"It doesn't matter. And don't think I'm helping you. Even if you don't want it, I'll probably sell it tomorrow or the day after." Zhuang Xin smiled.

Nie Han'er stared at Zhuang Xin for a long while. Once she confirmed he was not joking, she exhaled softly. "I truly didn't expect you to sell that plot. I think I understand a little why your family was willing to pay such a high price to make me marry you."

"Oh?" Zhuang Xin seemed to catch the sarcasm in Nie Han'er's words, but he did not explain himself.

"Fine. If you want to sell it, I'll buy it. But I have one more question. What do you plan to do with the money after selling the land?"

"Hmm... what to do?" Zhuang Xin had not thought it through, so he casually replied, "Build a Summer Resort at Biyue Bay Beach that combines tourism and entertainment."

Hearing this, Nie Han'er's delicate brows furrowed. She shook her head in disappointment. "Fine, do as you please. I'll transfer the money to you directly. The market price is eighty million, but considering the value of this plot, I won't take advantage of you. One hundred million. I'll have someone transfer it to you immediately."

Zhuang Xin smiled and left his bank account number behind. Why would he refuse more money?

Nie Han'er went to speak with her secretary for a few moments. Ten minutes later, Zhuang Xin immediately received a text message.

One hundred million had arrived.

That was really fast.

And with the arrival of that one hundred million, a mission completion notification finally appeared before Zhuang Xin's eyes.

The mission to earn fifty million had been completed.

His idea had not been wrong.

Congratulations on completing Mission 1. You have obtained the background: Doushi's most mysterious major shareholder, and the system skill: Stock Prediction.

Ding! Congratulations on completing your first mission. Reward: one God-tier Summer Resort Construction Blueprint.

Having completed the mission, he had gained a background, a skill, and a blueprint. Zhuang Xin finally smiled.

He glanced in the direction Nie Han'er had left and, not wishing to make a nuisance of himself any longer, left Qingcheng International on his own.

Just after Zhuang Xin left, Nie Han'er appeared beside the second-floor railing. Beside her stood a beautiful woman with golden curls, a curvaceous figure, a purple dress, and black sunglasses, watching the departing Zhuang Xin with interest.

"What did my little brother say to you just now?" Zhuang Ruoxin pulled out a pack of slim women's cigarettes, took one out, and lit it. A faint minty scent drifted through the air.

Leaning against the railing behind her, Nie Han'er played with the black pen in her hand and spoke calmly. "He sold me the plot your family gave him, and he wants to build a Summer Resort at Biyue Bay Beach that combines tourism and entertainment."

The smile on Zhuang Ruoxin's face instantly froze. She even forgot to exhale the smoke she had drawn into her mouth. After a long moment, she broke into a violent coughing fit and asked between coughs, "He... sold it... for how much?"

"One hundred million!"

"What? Only one hundred million? That wastrel! Those old fossils actually expect this kind of fool to revive the family? I really don't understand. Are girls necessarily inferior to boys?" Zhuang Ruoxin gritted her teeth in fury.

Nie Han'er merely shook her head. "You don't understand. In their eyes, women will eventually marry out. When that time comes, no one would be willing to hand over the hard work of several generations to an outsider."

Zhuang Ruoxin understood the reasoning. She simply could not accept it.

At Zhuang Xin's rate of doing business, the family would sooner or later be squandered away.

"A Summer Resort that combines tourism and entertainment, huh? Heh... I'd like to see how he plans to attract tourists in Juncheng, a city with thriving industry and almost no tourist attractions. Relying solely on locals simply cannot support a Summer Resort's expenses." Zhuang Ruoxin sneered.

Nie Han'er asked, "I heard your family set up a test for him?"

"That's right! Five years. If he cannot achieve something worthwhile within five years, those old men in the family will give up on him."

"Oh?"

"Forget it, let's not talk about that. Are you going boxing tonight? It's been a long time since I worked out. I want another match with you."

"I go every day. You're just lazy."

"Heh, how am I lazy? I'm just busy. Don't let this half-baked person who rarely works out knock you flat."

Nie Han'er glanced at her and calmly said, "Never lost."

"I—" Zhuang Ruoxin tossed away her cigarette butt and rolled up her sleeves.

Nie Han'er ignored her and returned to her office alone.