"Mr. Ling, I think we should have a good talk." Qin Lan sat on the sofa, lightly crossed her legs, her posture was very standard, graceful without losing modesty.

Her face carried a slight smile, very professional, yet very charming.

She seemed just like she did the previous few times they met, as if she didn't feel any tension.

Ling Zhenfei was quite curious and sat opposite Qin Lan.

The two sized each other up as if seeing a different aspect of one another.

Ling Zhenfei felt that Qin Lan was indeed unusual, from the very first time meeting her he sensed her dominance, willing to resort to any means to achieve her profit.

Her actions indeed had a profound impact on Xishan Manor, almost driving Xishan Manor into an inescapable situation.

But he never imagined Qin Lan would choose murder to achieve her goals, and this wasn't even the first time.

"Alright, is there anything left for us to discuss? You hired an assassin to kill me this afternoon, then came tonight for a good talk. Do you think there's anything left for us to discuss?"

Qin Lan laughed, her smile as radiant as flowers.

"Ling Zhenfei, why are you so petty? As a man, shouldn't you be more magnanimous? And now I know some things, all this time it's been Chen Qian targeting Fengming Group, right?"

Ling Zhenfei knew he couldn't hide the matter about Chen Qian, as a thorough investigation would reveal his connection with Chen Qian, especially since Chen Qian hasn't been at the manor recently.

Ling Zhenfei chuckled and said, "That's right, it's Chen Qian. Your actions have enraged him, and that's why he retaliated against your company."

Qin Lan said with some helplessness, "If I'd known Chen Qian was with you, I would never have provoked that lunatic. It was a mistake in my intelligence, and I apologize to you for that."

Ling Zhenfei coldly chuckled internally, wanting to know what Qin Lan intended to say. She definitely had a purpose, though it hasn't yet been revealed.

Seeing no reaction from Ling Zhenfei, Qin Lan continued, "Well, we celebrities don't speak in riddles, so I'll get to the point. We're willing to compensate for the losses at Xishan Manor.

If you'll have Chen Qian stop attacking our company, Fengming Group will compensate you. What do you think about that?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "So, President Qin, how much are you willing to pay?"

Qin Lan laughed and said, "As for how much money, didn't we discuss it over the phone before? You wanted seven hundred million, right, then seven hundred million it is from Fengming Group."

Ling Zhenfei understood Qin Lan's intention at that moment, she actually wanted to settle the matter with seven hundred million, which seemed rather simplistic.

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said, "Initially, I proposed reparation of seven hundred million, and you weren't willing. Now you're offering it voluntarily. But is the situation the same as before?"

Qin Lan stood up and walked over to Ling Zhenfei, sitting beside him. Ling Zhenfei only felt a fragrance wash over him, the scent of Qin Lan.

It's undeniable that Qin Lan is indeed a very attractive woman, so many men would be willing to give up everything for her.

Qin Lan smiled and said, "Oh Boss Ling, what's different? It's just a misunderstanding. Now that the misunderstanding is cleared, Fengming Group compensating you is a win-win, right?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded as though he found Qin Lan's words very reasonable, yet he said, "You're absolutely right, but there's one thing you seem to have forgotten; today you almost killed me, right?"

Qin Lan chuckled with a bit of awkwardness, "Boss Ling, don't joke around, that was at most a prank on you; others might not know, but I do, who could kill you?"

"But you intended to kill me, and I seem to have a video in my possession." Ling Zhenfei commented slyly.

Qin Lan paused slightly and said, "Boss Ling, seven hundred million is already quite a lot. I hope you'll consider it. If you can pretend today's incident never happened, and never bring it up again, I'm willing to add another hundred million."

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, eight hundred million is quite a sum and could be accepted. But remembering Fengming Group and Qin Lan's actions against him made him indignant.

"President Qin, in today's video, you didn't say this. You mentioned I could ask for any condition I wanted, right? But I haven't mentioned any conditions yet."

Qin Lan laughed, "Boss Ling, didn't the conditions I offer seem generous enough?"

"Do you think they are sufficient? Do you think a life is worth only one hundred million? This price is indeed undervalued, or perhaps you think my life is worth this sum?"

Qin Lan said, "So Boss Ling thinks it's not enough, but let me remind Boss Ling that greed can make you lose more than you gain."

Ling Zhenfei paused again, always feeling something was off about Qin Lan; logically, she should be terrified with such leverage against her. Strangely, she seemed to be taking control.

"Qin Lan, don't you feel you're being too domineering? Even under these circumstances, you're still so domineering, so shameless. You had Sun Zan undercover at Xishan Manor to deliberately sabotage us.

Hiring people online to claim Xishan Manor's vegetables are deadly, claiming they're mutant vegetables, even hiring people to make trouble at Xi Shan Restaurant. I've endured all these.

But you attempted to kill me, that's unforgivable. Those who plotted against my life in the past are now dead; I don't care about that money.

Since you remain confident, resolutely unrepentant and stubborn, then too bad for you, what awaits you is definitely jail time."

Qin Lan scoffed coldly, "Ling Zhenfei, you know our family isn't just anyone in this world, our network is very secretive. Trying to send me to prison is pure fantasy."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright then, let's see how it goes. Once you're in, I'll definitely bring you meals, maybe even a meal with poison."

Qin Lan finally showed anger: "Ling Zhenfei, don't push me too far, be careful I'll drag you with me to destruction."

"Qin Lan, you seem to have no chance to drag me down, for my net isn't so easily broken, but you're certainly trapped."

Qin Lan glared at Ling Zhenfei, "Ling Zhenfei, have you really thought about it? Is there no room for negotiation?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "Of course it's negotiable, but for negotiation, you need to show you have a negotiating attitude, which doesn't seem to be the case right now. Besides, you've committed murder, who can save you?"

Qin Lan scoffed coldly, "Alright Ling Zhenfei, maybe my attitude today hasn't been great. Let's continue discussing this tomorrow, shall we? Tomorrow I'll definitely have a different attitude, is that okay?"

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