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

There were places for kids - a fantasy land, teenagers - sci-fi world,  and adults - Jurassic world.

This theme park allotted 3,000 acres of land. It was near International Airport and it was beside by 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 a biggest hit in her last life. This theme park was not yet built but it got rumours all over the world that ArtWorld was a project of Xiong Empire.

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

However after two months of it's 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 uproar.

A lot of people criticize the Xiong Empire. They point out that Xiong Empire purposely decieved 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 rumours with details and facts came out in different medias.

Until a news came out that 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 supposedly to be sold at the Xiong Empire and its investors was actually owned by the Lu's.

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

The 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 an another ArtWorld with different landscape in just a few months.

Hence, they let the rumours gone wild not thinking of the storm it would brought out.

Two months had passed and they could not find a better geography that could fit in the said project. A lot of investors was backing out as well. Two months of not 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 rumours 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 was 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 haven'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 baby would surely be affected.

This matter was not easy as it seems.

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

Xiong Zhi was silent.

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

"I..I'd like to give my opinion on this. If you want." Zhou Min want 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 attention was all on Zhou Min.

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

Zhou Min smiled at Xiong Zhi's humbleness.

He pick up an another envelope. It was quite thick.

"Your grandfather, thought about it a lot. He initially don'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 land.

"It is near International Airport, which means anything that is build in this piece of land will surely be a sight for all people who come and go. Not only that, it is near the 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 the 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 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 to 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 understand 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 a 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 have a picture of a contract. It looks like an old contract.

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

Xiong Zhi stared at the contract. She was burning holes on 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 lost their money for the meantime, but they would not stay to be in 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 between the difference of 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 of the choices you will made. Because that's how Mr. Xiong will grade you. We will clean up things for you afterwards."

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 this things to her. Mr. Zhou just give 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 give her thanks once more and they bid each other best wishes.

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