Chapter 1283: Auspicious Day
The share auction commenced quickly, with Wang Mingqing and his assistant seated, holding a paddle with the number ’31’ on it.
The auction had already been underway for a while, yet he hadn’t raised his paddle even once, as the competition from the other bidders was too fierce. Soon, the price kept escalating.
Wang Mingqing’s breath gradually became heavier, as it was about to exceed the valuation in his mind.
But the auction continued intensely, and as it drew towards the end, the competition was down to two people, and the bidding wasn’t as outrageous as before, with the frequency slowing down.
Wang Mingqing knew if he didn’t make a move now, it might be too late, so without much hesitation, he raised his paddle and called out a high price.
After several more rounds of fierce bidding, Wang Mingqing finally won the shares at an exorbitant price.
The auction amount was to be paid in three installments: the first within seven days, the second within three months, and the third within seven months.
Although he had ultimately secured the shares, Wang Mingqing was not happy. Instead, he felt dizzy and overwhelmed; this damned cost was too high!
Some acquaintances of Wang Mingqing offered their congratulations, yet their gazes evidently concealed a hint of mockery.
As for the money from the share auction, after accounting for taxes and some auction fees, the remainder went entirely into Lin Tian’s pocket.
On the night of the auction, a piece of news began to spread: Zhou Civilization had invested a huge sum of money in Wang Group! The two groups had become strategic partners. This was not good news, as it was a major boost for the already precarious Wang Group! At least it became more formidable.
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The ancestral home of Ancient Martial the Wang Family.
Mr. Wang was in a good mood today, holding a fishing rod in his left hand and a small bucket with bait in his right hand. Walking to the side of Xiahui Lake, he sat down on a relatively clean stone.
Zhou Zhenghao sat beside Mr. Wang, also holding a fishing rod, fishing.
The younger generation, Wang Sijing and Zhou Chenghang, were deliberately seated together, also fishing. Wang Sijing wasn’t interested at all, as she knew that the marriage she resisted was finally approaching!
Zhou Civilization’s substantial investment in Wang Group was not given for free; it was considered her dowry...
Some time ago, when Zhou Zhenghao and Zhou Chenghang came to discuss the wedding, Wang Sijing requested to postpone the wedding by two months because she still harbored hatred and, having not killed Lin Tian, had no mind for marriage, especially with someone she didn’t like.
Unfortunately, failing to kill Lin Tian resulted in Wang Sicong losing his life. Now, with the family’s company facing such a major issue, the marriage was no longer something she could control...
Splash~
The calm surface of the lake suddenly became shimmering; a fish had taken the bait!
Mr. Wang held the rod with one hand, gave it a gentle shake, and the taut silver fishing line began to undulate. The force extended to the hook, and immediately, a red carp jumped out of the water, splashing crystal clear droplets, leaping high as if trying to leap over the dragon gate. Unfortunately, there was no dragon gate, just a bucket half-filled with water beside Mr. Wang.
Once the carp was in the bucket, Mr. Wang removed the hook from the fish’s mouth, re-baited it, and with a flick of the rod, the silver fishing line traced an arc in the air, and the baited hook fell back into the water.
Mr. Wang sat back on the stone, his expression unchanged.
"Quite the skill," Zhou Zhenghao said with a squint and a smile.
Mr. Wang chuckled, "What skill? Just luck."
Having said that, Mr. Wang casually glanced at Wang Sijing and Zhou Chenghang seated not far away. Suddenly, he said, "Last night, I calculated the dates; the tenth of next month is a good day, an auspicious day for a wedding."
Zhou Zhenghao’s face lit up with joy, inwardly sighing: having money really does make things easier!
As a member of Zhou Civilization, Zhou Zhenghao was well aware of the disasters Wang Group had been facing lately. Yet, he didn’t act rashly. After a few days, as Wang Group began to struggle, Zhou Zhenghao invested a huge sum into Wang Group, forging a strategic partnership with them.
Zhou Zhenghao believed this would help Wang Group overcome their crisis.
This was like providing help in the hour of need; although his son was already engaged to Wang Sijing, they hadn’t married yet. Not investing wouldn’t have drawn criticism; offering help was a moral duty, not helping was understandable!
Ultimately, Zhou Zhenghao did invest and with a substantial sum!
The results were indeed remarkable; early in the morning, the Wang Family patriarch, Mr. Wang, invited Zhou Zhenghao to go fishing.
In truth, Zhou Zhenghao had no interest in fishing. But it was Mr. Wang who invited him, so even if he wasn’t interested, Zhou Zhenghao had to push aside work to come! And he brought along his son Zhou Chenghang.
As expected, Mr. Wang himself broached the topic of the two young ones’ marriage.
Zhou Zhenghao had wanted to bring it up earlier, but last time when they came to set a date at the Wang Family, the girl deferred it by two months, embarrassing him. Initiating the topic again himself wouldn’t be appropriate.
Zhou Zhenghao smiled and said, "If the patriarch says it’s a good day, then it surely is a good day. Why not settle the children’s matter on that day?"
Mr. Wang chuckled, "I think so too. Not only is that day auspicious, but the couple’s zodiac signs match perfectly, ensuring harmony after marriage."
Zhou Zhenghao laughed, "My son being able to marry a wonderful bride like Sijing, what a blessing~"
Mr. Wang smiled, then called out to Zhou Chenghang and Wang Sijing, "Why are you two sitting so far away? Come over here, there are more fish here!"
Zhou Chenghang was talking to Wang Sijing, but despite saying a lot, the woman didn’t pay him any attention, harboring indignation in his heart. Hearing Mr. Wang call, Zhou Chenghang’s mouth almost split into a grin. Laughing, he replied, "We’re whispering secrets."
Mr. Wang found it amusing, laughed, and said, "There will be plenty of time for whispers in the future. You’re going to be a groom soon, stop being so childish, come over!"
"Okay!" Zhou Chenghang nodded with a smile, then took the fishing rod from Wang Sijing and, holding her hand, walked over to the two elders.
Wang Sijing didn’t like having her hand held by a man, not even her fiancé. But in the presence of elders, she had to let him.
Once they sat close, Mr. Wang, with a squinting smile, asked, "The tenth of next month is a good day, we’ve been discussing with Zhenghao about holding your marriage then, what do you think?"
Wang Sijing, knowing the day’s theme long before, nodded without expressing an opinion.
Zhou Chenghang naturally had no objections, squeezed out a smile and nodded, "I’ll listen to you."
Mr. Wang laughed heartily, "Haha, great! There’s a month left; you two prepare yourselves. Go pick the wedding dress, take the wedding photos, and then you needn’t worry about anything else for the wedding!"