{Chapter: 111 The shocked and ecstatic Tang Bowen!}
Qiao Siying never expected this outcome.
Lin Yuan didn't even glance at her. Instead, he walked past her without hesitation, heading straight toward Tang Bowen.
What the hell is this?
Doesn't he want to humiliate me?
Is Tang Bowen more important than me?
Qiao Siying felt her cheeks burn with embarrassment. It was as if a scorching fire had spread across her face.
A moment ago, she had mentally prepared herself to be punished, but now she was left hanging in an utterly humiliating manner. She had been so certain that Lin Yuan would use this opportunity to make her pay for their past grudges, yet he acted as if she was completely insignificant.
The people around them also looked at Lin Yuan with surprise and confusion.
After all, everyone knew that Qiao Siying and Lin Yuan had a history of animosity.
Many had assumed that Lin Yuan's request had been aimed directly at her, intending to make a spectacle out of her.
The girls in the crowd had expected to witness a humiliating scene unfold before them, while the boys had assumed Lin Yuan would take advantage of the situation in a different way.
But now?
Lin Yuan seemed utterly indifferent—completely unbothered. He didn't even spare Qiao Siying a second look.
Instead, his attention was solely focused on Tang Bowen.
What was going on?
Was he really ignoring Qiao Siying, a beauty with mixed-race features, in favor of Tang Bowen?
Some of the spectators felt like fools.
If they hadn't just seen Lin Yuan enjoying Yan Ruyue's massage earlier, they might have even questioned his sexual preference.
However, Lin Yuan paid no mind to what anyone thought. He walked up to Tang Bowen and spoke in a calm, matter-of-fact tone.
"There's something I want to discuss with you."
Hearing Lin Yuan's words, Tang Bowen's expression became serious. He could tell that Lin Yuan wasn't joking.
"Alright, Brother Lin." He nodded before glancing around at the people nearby. With a simple gesture, he signaled them to disperse, ensuring they would not be overheard.
Once they were alone, Lin Yuan got straight to the point.
"I've recently decided to develop Xiling District, and I'm looking to acquire some land there. I know you own two buildings along Xiuying Road in Xiling District. My request is simple—I want to buy those two buildings from you for 20 million yuan. That price should be fair, right?"
Tang Bowen was momentarily stunned.
He wasn't an idiot.
His mind immediately raced with questions.
How does Lin Yuan even know that I own those buildings?
Why does he suddenly want to buy them?
Although the fact that he owned these buildings wasn't a complete secret, it wasn't widely known either.
Yet Lin Yuan had wasted no time in getting straight to the point—no small talk, no beating around the bush. He had sought him out specifically for this reason.
Could there be some hidden business opportunity in those buildings?
Tang Bowen knew that the estimated market value of those buildings was around 20 million yuan, meaning Lin Yuan wasn't even bargaining or trying to lower the price.
What does he gain from this?
As if reading his mind, Lin Yuan spoke again, his tone calm and assured.
"I knew you frequented this club, so I came here hoping to see you. Riding horses was just something I did while waiting for you. My purpose has always been to ask you about those two buildings. As for whatever you're thinking, don't overcomplicate it. Just give me a straightforward answer—can you sell them to me or not?"
Tang Bowen wracked his brain, trying to recall any potential hidden value in those buildings, but nothing came to mind.
After considering it for a moment, he finally made his decision.
"I can sell them," he said. "But 20 million yuan is impossible."
Lin Yuan's eyebrows rose slightly.
If he wanted, there were countless ways for him to acquire those buildings.
If Tang Bowen made things difficult and asked for an unreasonable price, Lin Yuan wouldn't hesitate to use another method—one that might result in Tang Bowen encountering some unfortunate 'accident' in the near future.
However, what he hadn't expected was Tang Bowen's next words.
"Twenty million is too much," Tang Bowen said with a grin. "Five million is enough. Consider it a discount for Brother Lin. I've been wanting to build a good relationship with you for a while now."
His tone was both casual and sincere.
"Your horsemanship earlier was incredible. I saw it myself, and I have to say, I really admire you. If you have time in the future, I'd love for you to teach me a thing or two."
He then chuckled and added, "Also, about the five million I lost in our race earlier—forget about transferring it to me. Just take it as part of the deal. I'll have my subordinates handle the title transfer and get everything under your name right away. Does that work for you?"
Hearing this, Lin Yuan's lips curved into a smile.
He gets it.
Tang Bowen wasn't just selling him the properties—he was using this opportunity to establish a connection with him.
Lin Yuan recalled that, unlike the Lin Family, which had only him as its sole heir, the Tang Family had two potential successors—Tang Bowen and his older brother.
Eventually, their family's wealth and power would have to be divided between them. Whether one received more than the other would depend entirely on their individual abilities.
And in the world they lived in, forming relationships with influential figures like Lin Yuan was a clear demonstration of ability.
Lin Yuan's position as the young master of the Lin Family, the exclusive heir to considerable wealth and connections, is of great significance.
Tang Bowen had also realized something else—Lin Yuan wasn't someone he could easily gauge. There was an air of mystery about him, a depth he couldn't quite see through. That alone was enough to make him wary.
Seeing Lin Yuan's subtle nod of approval, Tang Bowen felt relieved.
However, just as he was about to finalize the deal, he suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, right," he said. "I almost forgot to mention—those buildings are currently rented out to the Qingshan Gang. You probably know them. They're one of the more influential gangs in Xiling District. I'll need to inform them of the sale so they can start preparing for the handover."
Lin Yuan, however, waved his hand dismissively.
"No need to inform them," he said, his voice calm but firm. "I'll deal with them myself."
Tang Bowen was taken aback by Lin Yuan's confidence.
After carefully studying Lin Yuan's face and realizing he wasn't joking, he nodded seriously.
"Understood."
At that moment, Lin Yuan suddenly smirked.
"Since Brother Tang is so generous today, let me give you some useful information in return." Lin Yuan said suddenly.
Since Tang Bowen deliberately expressed his desire to be friends with Lin Yuan and offered a discount, he doesn't mind giving a pleasurable gift to him, although it was originally intended to be told to him.
Tang Bowen raised an eyebrow.
"Hm? What is it?"
Lin Yuan's smile remained faint as he spoke.
"Your family owns several residential properties and villas along the busy streets of Xiling District, correct?"
"That's right," Tang Bowen nodded. He was starting to feel a little curious.
"The Tang Family invested heavily in acquiring land there, hoping to profit from selling houses, villas, and commercial units," Lin Yuan continued. "But in the end, you faced difficulties selling them. Many buyers who initially showed interest backed out at the last minute, forcing your family to sell only a portion of them—and at significantly lower prices, no less."
Tang Bowen's eyes widened in shock.
"Yes! That's exactly what happened! But… how do you know all this?" Tang Bowen nodded repeatedly and at the same time, his tone was a little shocked, "Yes. How do you know? Many of those who were about to buy the houses, villas, and shops there said they wouldn't continue, so my family lost a lot of money. We didn't figure out what went wrong."
Lin Yuan's expression remained indifferent.
"It's simple. The culprit behind it all is Gu Qingshan, the leader of the Qingshan Gang. He's been coercing buyers into backing out of deals unless they agree to lower their prices. Once they sell at a loss, he has his people snatch up the properties and resell them at a much higher price, making a fortune in the process."
Tang Bowen's expression darkened as realization dawned on him.
Tang Bowen was taken aback and thought for a while.
Then, his face was ecstatic, and his eyes full of surprise while looking at Lin Yuan.
"I suggest you go home and tell your father to look into this."
For a moment, Tang Bowen was speechless.
Then, a slow grin spread across his face, his eyes lighting up with gratitude and excitement.
"Brother Lin… I don't even know how to thank you!"
This information wasn't just valuable—it was game-changing.
He understood that this is not a trivial matter. The Qingshan Gang used this method to eat meat from the Tang family, and the meat was not small.
After all, it's the real estate business that is involved. We are talking about at least hundreds of millions! And maybe even more!
If his father confirmed this, the Tang Family could reclaim their losses, potentially saving them hundreds of millions of yuan.
And more importantly… this would be a huge win for Tang Bowen himself. This will be a great achievement for him.
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