Chapter 92 - ArtWorld

ArtWorld was an enormous theme park for all artists. It doesn't limit to any age.

There were places for kids - a fantasy land, teenagers -a sci-fi world,  and a.d.u.l.ts - a Jurassic world.

This theme park allotted 3,000 acres of land. It was near the International Airport and it was beside a huge lake.

It was a billion project that could rival the biggest theme park in China, 'WonderLand' ,  a joined project of Lu Empire and Gaming&Entertaining Corp.

ArtWorld became the biggest hit in her last life. This theme park was not yet built but it got rumors all over the world that ArtWorld was a project of the Xiong Empire.

People look forward to it since it was launch by a big empire.

However, after two months of its fame, the Xiong Empire finally made a statement publicly.

The Xiong Empire clearly stated that there is no ArtWorld.

This public statement put all the media into an uproar.

A lot of people criticize the Xiong Empire. They point out that Xiong Empire purposely deceived the public in two months. Basking for fame for a short time, giving them false hope and then backing out.

Xiong Empire received a lot of criticism.

Some big companies took this opportunity to throw rocks at the Xiong Empire. They let out some proofs to media that Xiong Empire originally plotted this project. Some even got information about Mr. Bang, the one who initiated the project.

A lot of rumors with details and facts came out in different media.

Until news came out that the Xiong Empire back out from this project because of the Lu Empire.

This article was a huge one.

The 3,000 acres of land that supposed to be sold at the Xiong Empire and its investors were actually owned by the Lu's.

The Lu's got the contract earlier than them. There was actually an inner battle in the company that sold the land. Thus, affecting the two empires.

Lu's has plans for the land. They could not sell this piece of land to the Xiong. Hence, the Xiong had no choice but to let go of the matter.

They could not easily create another ArtWorld with a different landscape in just a few months.

Hence, they let the rumors gone wild not thinking of the storm it would bring out.

Two months had passed and they could not find better geography that could fit in the said project. A lot of investors were backing out as well. Two months of not having a clear result made the investors back down and invest somewhere else.

At last, even the Xiong Empire give up on the said project.

ArtWorld would no longer be built.

It supposed to be its end.

However, the rumors got uncontrollable and put the Xiong Empire into a hot seat.

The big companies who had guts to wrong the legendary Xiong used this chance as a start to cut down some of Xiong's influence.

However, an Empire is an Empire. Xiong Empire has big roots that were glued to the ground. Some of its loyal partners came out and joined the battle, supporting the legendary Xiong.

The business industry was on fire at that time. It was only after a year that this matter died down. However, the tension between the big companies and empires was still present. There was a clear indication who was the ally and nemesis.

Xiong Zhi could not help but sweat inside.

This matter was like a match that hasn't light up yet. Once it was light up, it would start a big fire and everything would be caught in flames.

If the Xiong Empire got a blow from this, her IHZHI who was a baby would surely be affected.

This matter was not as easy as it seems.

Her every step and decision in this one was very crucial.

Xiong Zhi was silent.

Zhou Min just wait for Xiong Zhi to grasp the situation.

"I'd like to give my opinion on this. If you want." Zhou Min wants to give a helping hand. Even though what would he say was not a part of his role he wants the young miss to win this trial.

Xiong Zhi's attention was all on Zhou Min.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou. I need all the help I can get."

Zhou Min smiled at Xiong Zhi's humbleness.

He picks up another envelope. It was quite thick.

"Your grandfather, thought about it a lot. He initially doesn't approve of Art World. You know your grandfather is not afraid of risk. But this land is very costly. It has a lot of potentials. Of course, there will be many eyes who is watching this land. " Zhou Min took out a few pictures.

It was the pictures of the 3,000 acres of land.

"It is near International Airport, which means anything that is built in this piece of land will surely be a sight for all people who come and go. Not only that, it is near Xialing Lake. Anyone who can have this can have the lake as well. A good land indeed. But a pot of gold that is untouched is a mystery. So he let me investigate this matter first."

Zhou Min then took out a folder from the envelope.

" That's why I found and your grandfather found out that this land solely belongs to Lu's now. "

Zhou Min laid out the folder. He spread the papers accordingly.

"The Lu actually purchased this land secretly. We just know about it a week ago. It's good that we haven't publicized the creation of the ArtWorld. Or else we will get bashed by the media."

Xiong Zhi was matching the past events to the things that Mr. Zhou was telling her.

Questions came to her mind.

"Why Mr. Bang is so insistent on ArtWorld? Why he is sure that he will get the land?"

'Why the Xiong Empire did not see it coming?'

Zhou Min was a bit startled at Xiong Zhi's sudden question.

He thought she would ask about the matter he was telling her. But it seems like Xiong Zhi understands the situation truthfully.

She got the main point so easily.

Zhou Min was a bit impressed.

"Mr. Bang was a CEO before. He got a 10% percent share of this land. When he was a CEO he dealt with the owner. They got a contract which stated that Mr. Bang got 10% of this land. And if ever Mr.  Bang wants to buy the land, the owner will prioritize him. That's why he is confident. However -"

Zhou Min pointed out to a paper which has a picture of a contract. It looks like an old contract.

"The owner's uncle, which is his father's brother had already sold the land to the Lu's without his knowledge. It was way back before they made an agreement. "

Xiong Zhi stared at the contract. She was burning holes in the contract. Because of this piece of paper that the business industry went uproar in the past.

"The investors got the wind of this. So before we officially pull out ArtWorld, they already back off. Taking their money away. The cost for the materials for the ArtWorld would be taken care of single-handedly by the Empire. Which is a loss for us. And your grandfather doesn't want to take all the toll. "

Zhou Min took off his glasses and wipe it.

After cleaning it, he wore it again.

"So your grandfather actually wants you to convince the investors to stay before we officially pull out ArtWorld. Of course, they will lose their money in the meantime, but they would not stay to be at a disadvantage. Your grandfather wants you to turn the situation around and made the investors have an advantage of spending money on this ghost project."

Xiong Zhi's eyes moved a little.

What her grandfather was asking was a bit difficult. Who wants to spend money on something that they know would be gone for sure?

Was it like scamming those people around?

But those investors were veterans. They would surely know the difference between a scam and real ones.

Zhou Min smiled a little.

"It's good you are catching things up. What you're grandfather asking you is a bit way out for you to solve. I bet he is also not sure how to face this matter. But he wanted to see how you will face this one. What decisions you will make. "

Zhou Min patted Xiong Zhi to her shoulder.

"I just want you to remember this. Don't worry about the outcome. Just think carefully about the choices you will make. Because that's how Mr. Xiong will grade you. We will clean up things for you afterward."

Xiong Zhi looked at the smile on Mr. Zhou's face. He very much resembled Linfeng seven years from now. They both had a genuine and calming smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou."

"My pleasure." Zhou Min took out another folder.

"I already collected some materials for you.  This file consists of the investors involved. Their profiles and how much their share is.

You can do whatever you want with this."

Xiong Zhi's heart was warm.

Mr. Zhou really wished her well. Even though it was not part of his job to give all these things to her. Mr. Zhou just gives her a path to take.

"Thank you."

"No worries. If you need any help you know where to find me. My son can also help you as well. He will surely assist you."

Xiong Zhi gives her thanks once more and they bid each other best wishes.