Chapter 679
: The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind
The contract was spread out in front of Zhu Gang, with clear clauses and strict logic.
Just like a meticulously constructed palace, every structure fits perfectly, which is amazing.
From the precise positioning of the cooperation project at the beginning, to the detailed division of the rights and responsibilities of all parties in the middle, to the comprehensive response plan at the end to prepare for various potential situations.
Every part connects naturally and seamlessly, like a naturally formed splendid embroidery, with such strict logic that there is not a single flaw to be found.
Between the lines, every word shows the painstaking efforts and good intentions of the people behind the planning.
It must have taken countless days and nights of repeated consideration and deliberation to achieve perfection in every detail.
Zhu Gang examined the contents of the contract line by line and word by word, and the more he read, the more satisfied he felt.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes, like a spark that suddenly lit up in the darkness.
It seems that through this thin piece of paper, one can already see a grand blueprint that is about to unfold slowly.
At this time, Zhu Gang thought to himself that this contract was perfect from any angle and the other party had almost no reason to refuse.
Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth involuntarily rose slightly, just like a breeze blowing across the calm lake, causing a circle of shallow ripples.
Although the upward arc was small, it was like an extremely precise key, which perfectly opened the door that Zhu Gang was determined to obtain deep in his heart.
A look of confidence in victory quietly crept onto Zhu Gang's face.
It seemed as if everything in the world was under Zhu Gang's control, and all developments had already been moving forward in an orderly and steady manner according to the trajectory he had set.
At this moment, Zhu Gang was like a commander commanding thousands of troops, or a chess player with exquisite strategy, and every move was carefully considered.
The contract before him was a crucial step in his grand plan.
Then Zhu Gang casually stretched out his hand and handed the contract to Lin Miaoyin.
The action seemed casual and natural, just like handing over an ordinary object during daily chat.
But if you look closely, you will find that Zhu Gang's arms are slightly exerted, and his posture carries a hint of unquestionable toughness.
This handover, rather than giving the other party a chance to choose, is more of a declaration of an established fact.
"Madam Mao, this is the contract that I and your Lin family carefully drafted. Please read it carefully.
If there is anything you don’t understand in the future, feel free to ask me.”
Zhu Gang nodded slightly, looking directly at Lin Miaoyin, his words carrying the calmness and confidence of a superior.
Lin Miaoyin was sitting there quietly, her face as calm as water, like a bottomless, ripple-free pool.
The moment Zhu Gang suddenly handed the contract to her, her originally calm face began to ripple like the surface of a lake into which a stone had been thrown.
There was a flash of surprise in Lin Miaoyin's eyes, and that look of surprise was like a meteor suddenly streaking across the night sky.
Although short, it is extremely eye-catching.
Obviously, Zhu Gang's abrupt action was beyond her expectations.
After all, the appearance of this contract came without any warning, like a sudden storm that caught Lin Miaoyin off guard.
In her original plan, although today's meeting would involve some discussions related to interests, the act of directly taking out the contract was really unexpected.
However, Lin Miaoyin was born into a Jiangnan family with a profound background and far-reaching reputation, and she received a good education since childhood.
After being tempered by various occasions, she already possessed a mind as calm as the deep sea.
This look of surprise only stayed in Lin Miaoyin's eyes for a moment, and then it was blown away by an invisible wind. Just like the surface of a calm lake, the disturbed ripples quickly returned to calm.
Lin Miaoyin's expression returned to calmness again, as if the slight fluctuation just now had never appeared.
Then she slowly raised her head, her movements slow and graceful, like a lily swaying gently in the breeze.
At this moment, Lin Miaoyin's eyes were clear and firm, like the twinkling cold stars in the deep night sky, with a sharpness that could penetrate the fog.
These eyes met with Zhu Gang's gaze, and it seemed as if silent sparks collided in the air.
In this brief but tense eye contact, Lin Miaoyin concentrated her attention, trying to find more hidden intentions in Zhu Gang's eyes.
She knew very well that Zhu Gang was not a person who acted without purpose, and there must be a deeper plan behind this contract.
Lin Miaoyin carefully observed every change in Zhu Gang's eyes, not wanting to miss even the slightest fluctuation.
She tried to interpret the other party's true thoughts and find clues for her next response.
"Thank you, Third Prince. I will definitely check it carefully.
But Your Highness is so eager to take out the contract, isn't it a bit too anxious for me and the Lin family?"
Lin Miaoyin raised the corners of her lips slightly and spoke with a smile, with a hint of sarcasm in her words, trying to break the slightly tense atmosphere.
Lin Miaoyin stared at the contract handed to her, thinking to herself: Based on her understanding of Zhu Gang, she knew that this contract was by no means as simple and straightforward as it appeared on the surface.
It is more like an iceberg hidden in the fog, with the part above the water being only a tiny tip, and there may be more complex and far-reaching plans hidden behind it.
Lin Miaoyin seemed to be able to feel that behind this seemingly ordinary piece of paper, there was an undercurrent surging.
She and the Lin family could be dragged into an unpredictable storm at any time.
At this moment, Zhu Gang was sitting opposite, looking at Lin Miaoyin with a smile on his face.
The smile on the corner of his mouth seemed gentle and amiable, just like the spring breeze that gently brushed against your face, giving people a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze.
However, Lin Miaoyin keenly noticed that there seemed to be some unspeakable meaning hidden behind this smile.
That smile did not completely reach Zhu Gang's eyes. Deep in his seemingly gentle eyes, there seemed to be some unknown thoughts hidden.
There was a hint of expectation in his eyes, like a skilled hunter, quietly waiting for his prey to fall into the trap he had set.
Zhu Gang seemed certain that Lin Miaoyin would give the response he wanted, and he was completely confident about this contract.
This confidence was not based on blind self-confidence, but rather stemmed from Zhu Gang's accurate judgment of the situation and his thorough understanding of Lin Miaoyin and her family's situation.
"Madam Mao, the terms of this contract are my honor.
As long as you do what you are supposed to do, I will naturally not treat you and Mao Xiang unfairly.
Your Lin Family Bank will surely prosper in the future if it cooperates with me, and become the leading bank in Jiangnan and even the world."
Zhu Gang leaned forward slightly, spoke with a burning gaze, and an irresistible persuasiveness in his voice.
Lin Miaoyin's eyes showed a hint of determination, and she responded without arrogance or servility: "Your Highness is right, but I also have concerns.
Although this contract seems perfect, the details still need to be considered.
The Lin family has been running a bank for generations, and their reputation is more important than Mount Tai, so I have to be cautious."
(End of this chapter)