Zhongshan International Garden, a detached villa.
Jiang Mengxin's family woke up early and sat in the living room, waiting anxiously.
Last night, Lu Ming had assured them that the ancient tomb scenic spot project would be fully managed by Jiang Mengxin, and no one could snatch it away. He had also mentioned that Jiang Anzhi would come to invite Jiang Mengxin back today.
The boast was grand, but how credible was it?
After a long wait.
The butler scurried over, panting, and said, "Master Jiang, Madam Xu, bad news! Zhao Dong from Jiang's Enterprise called. He said Asura and Xu Jun have arrived and are in the conference room signing the contract with Jiang Anzhi!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mengxin closed her eyes in despair and sighed.
She had already expected this outcome. It seemed Lu Ming's words were completely untrustworthy.
Xu Qin even pointed at Lu Ming and scolded him, "You grave digger, didn't you say no one could take it away? Didn't you say Jiang Anzhi would come to ask Mengxin back? Now they're about to sign the contract! I'm so done, to actually believe the words of a fool like you. This makes me so angry, so angry!"
Lu Ming chuckled upon hearing this.
He looked out the window and said unhurriedly, "What's the hurry? Let the bullets fly for a while."
"Fly? Fly your big head!" Xu Qin picked up a slipper and threw it at Lu Ming.
Jiang Mengxin also shook her head in great disappointment.
Once the contract was signed, the project would fall under Jiang Anzhi's responsibility, and the economic power of the Jiang family would be fully controlled by him. She, as the CEO, would only be a figurehead, completely sidelined.
What was the point of working then?
It would be better to resign voluntarily.
As she was lost in thought, a hurried braking sound suddenly came from the entrance.
Everyone looked over in unison.
They saw a silver BMW X5 parked at the entrance. They all recognized it as their uncle Jiang Anzhi's car!
As expected, the car door opened, and Jiang Anzhi was seen scrambling out of the car and rushing into the villa, panting.
Before everyone could understand what was happening.
Jiang Anzhi rushed towards Jiang Mengxin and cursed, "You scoundrel, how dare you sit at home? Hurry up and come with me to the company to sign the contract!"
He made a move to pull Jiang Mengxin away.
Lu Ming flashed forward, blocking Jiang Anzhi, and with a gentle push, sent him flying back four or five meters.
Lu Ming sneered, "Good grandson, you're making a move before even clarifying things?"
Good grandson?
Jiang Anzhi knew Lu Ming was deliberately insulting him and gritted his teeth in anger.
But now was not the time to be angry.
Jiang Anzhi suppressed his rage and said, "General Asura, and the Mayor's son Xu Jun are already at the company discussing the ancient tomb scenic spot project and are waiting for Mengxin to sign! If we're late, the project will be dead! Lu Ming, Jiang Mengxin, can you bear the responsibility if the project fails?!"
The Jiang family members listened, shocked and delighted.
They never expected Lu Ming to be right. This project had to be personally handled by Jiang Mengxin; no one could snatch it away!
Just as Jiang Mengxin was about to go sign the contract, Lu Ming reached out and stopped her.
Lu Ming chuckled.
He looked at Jiang Anzhi and said coldly, "If I recall correctly, Grandma has entrusted the entire project to you and strictly forbidden Mengxin from interfering! Therefore, Uncle, you are the one responsible for this project. If the project fails, you will be the first to be held accountable. What does it have to do with us?"
Uh…
Jiang Anzhi was momentarily speechless.
What Lu Ming said was absolutely true. At this moment, the project manager was indeed Jiang Anzhi.
But the problem was, Dragon Warlord didn't acknowledge it!
Jiang Anzhi gritted his teeth and said, "Asura and Xu Jun specifically requested Mengxin to sign the contract, and I can't do anything about it. Lu Ming, stop making trouble and let me pass immediately. I need to take Mengxin to the company!"
Heh heh.
Lu Ming said, "That won't do. If Mengxin signs the contract, who will get the credit? And who is the actual project manager? It's chaos, too much chaos."
Jiang Anzhi's eyes turned red with anxiety and he questioned, "Lu Ming, what exactly do you want?"
Lu Ming replied, "It's very simple. Have Grandma personally invite Mengxin back to the company and announce in front of everyone that Mengxin is the project manager for the ancient tomb scenic spot! Once everything is clarified, then we can sign and proceed."
This…
Jiang Anzhi gnashed his teeth in hatred.
If this were to happen, his meticulously planned usurpation would be completely ruined.
Unwillingly, he looked at Jiang Mengxin and asked, "Mengxin, are you coming with me or not? Are you also only thinking about power struggles and disregarding the interests of the Jiang family?"
"I…" Jiang Mengxin was a bit indecisive.
At this moment.
Jiang Lan stepped forward and said, "Uncle, please don't resort to moral blackmail. The division of responsibilities is indeed messy right now. I request Grandma to provide a clear definition, so my sister can work legitimately."
Lu Ming and Jiang Lan both stood in front of Jiang Mengxin, refusing to yield.
Xu Qin hid behind, secretly smirking.
She said to Jiang Xueyi, "Old man, I'm not trying to criticize you, but although this Lu Ming is useless at everything, he's better than you in one aspect. This little brat has a temper and dares to talk back to anyone, unlike you, who is a coward and doesn't dare to speak when your brother or mother are around."
Jiang Xueyi rolled his eyes and made no comment.
Jiang Anzhi glared at Lu Ming.
He was furious but helpless.
Watching the minutes tick by, if he didn't return to the company soon, and if Asura, Xu Jun, and the others got impatient and left, the project would truly be dead.
Jiang Anzhi absolutely could not bear such consequences.
Helplessly.
He dialed Cao Chunhui's number and explained the situation in detail.
Less than fifteen minutes later, a stretched Lincoln arrived at the villa entrance. The butler opened the door and helped a white-haired old lady step out.
It was none other than Jiang Mengxin's grandmother, Cao Chunhui!
At this point, everyone in the Jiang family could no longer sit still; Xu Qin, Jiang Xueyi, and Jiang Mengxin all went out to greet her.
Old Mrs. Cao forcefully jabbed her cane on the ground, pointed at Jiang Mengxin, and reprimanded loudly, "Well done, CEO of Jiang's! Such a temper you have, to dare make General Asura and Young Master Xu wait for you? And you demand that this old woman personally come to beg you to return? CEO Jiang, what great authority you wield!"
Jiang Mengxin's face turned pale with fright. "Grandma, no, that's not what I meant."
"No need to explain!" Old Mrs. Cao said coldly, "I am here now, I am begging you! CEO Jiang, are you willing to return to the company to sign the contract?"
Jiang Mengxin felt like crying but had no tears.
After this whole ordeal, wouldn't the old lady hate her to death?
Lu Ming smiled slightly and walked over, saying, "Grandma, have you misunderstood something? Mengxin didn't ask you to beg her to return. It was you who personally called and told her not to interfere with the ancient tomb scenic spot project. So, without your orders, how could Mengxin dare to casually go to the company?"
"Therefore…" Lu Ming looked at Old Mrs. Cao coldly and said, "Mengxin just wants an explanation. Grandma, Mengxin just wants to know, is she supposed to go to the company or not? And who is the actual project manager for the ancient tomb scenic spot?!"