Chapter 01

Her tenant and subordinate, Beifei, shook his head like a rattle drum: "No!"

You must be out of touch, taking a week off and coming back as if you were an alien, hehe

According to informed sources, the most luxurious lakeside villa in Wucheng, located by Jinghu Lake and across from Jianxin Bay, is Xinhuyuan. After its opening, only two units have been sold, with the buyers being Ling Qianfan and Gu Fenghan. Not only have they chosen to live next to each other in their residences, but they are also in fierce competition in other aspects. Three months ago, Ling Qianfan purchased a Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano, while Gu Fenghan immediately responded by choosing a Lamborghini Gallardo, which embodies both royal grandeur and wild spirit.

Su Wan was taken aback at this point ... Since she had already compared her own boss, Fang Fei, unfavorably against others, there were not many candidates left to choose from ... After pondering for a while, she finally thought of two potential candidates: "Could it be the two young masters from the Gu and Ling families?"

However, three years ago, the emergence of Gu Fenghan, the legitimate heir of the Gu family, completely disrupted the originally stable situation

Isn't it said to be dropping out? Just like Bill Gates dropping out of Harvard

With a click, the mouse slid down, spinning in the air. Angela Meng, this time, it can't be just a coincidence, can it

I first heard this name approximately three or four years ago, at which time the well-known entity was the Galaxy Group, a traditional conglomerate controlled by the Gu and Ling families. Lingli Industries was merely a side venture for these two families as they ventured into emerging industries. Suddenly, one day, the name of the CEO associated with Lingli Industries changed to the unfamiliar name of Gu Fenghan.

However, it is indeed not easy for the successors of these two families to make a simultaneous appearance

Ling Qianfan cannot become the head of Lingli Industries? Su Wan found this statement quite unsettling. Gu Fenghan is known for his low-profile demeanor, and there are numerous rumors circulating about his relationship with Ling Qianfan. The prevailing speculation suggests that the two successors are at odds with each other—upon reflection, this does seem plausible.

Suddenly, a piece of news caught her attention

What is going on? There was no awards ceremony yesterday, and there is no game this morning. What are all these people doing crammed into the conference room? Su Wan weakly rubbed her head; this is the consequence of the boss being too "humanized." Ever since the boss, Fang Feijin, allowed employees to watch late-night games in the large conference room, the utilization rate of the conference room has skyrocketed over the past few months. For instance, even though it is already working hours, there is still a crowd of men and women packed into the large conference room, not knowing what exciting news they are gathered for.

Su Wan took a sharp breath, did Gu Fenghan take a liking to the column "The Love of a Beautiful City"? What did he see? ... Could it be ...

Miss Su, are you wandering in the realm of the void again

Those narrow, elongated eyes, the curve of thin lips

"Do you see me as this kind of person?" Fang Feijin raised his head in dissatisfaction and said, "My family does not lack these few coins, but I received a call this morning that Lingli Industry has raised the price again."

Did you not say that Ling Qianfan was your senior in university and that there was no need to worry about this matter at all

I heard that they are pursuing a Ph.D. at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

The eight Ivy League schools, the most outstanding senior from our department previously went to the University of Pennsylvania

In this day and age, dropping out is not a big deal. In my opinion, a person like him does not need to attend Wharton School at all. Just look at his keen investment insight; he always acquires companies at rock-bottom prices, reorganizes them, and within six months, their stock prices soar, even surpassing Buffett!

It is of no use for someone to be handsome; besides, I think Gu Fenghan has a certain charm as well. Unfortunately... my pig head has been quite good to me. Would it be too heartless to dismiss him now?

The relationship between the Gu and Ling families is currently quite delicate. Gu Fenghan made a decisive move at the board meeting to acquire Fangyuan Tiandi. If Senior Brother Ling were to directly intervene, it would clearly be a source of ridicule. Senior Brother Ling called me this morning and mentioned that Gu Fenghan's chief secretary would come for a detailed discussion this afternoon

"Cut it out! All you can think about is Young Master Fang!" Beifei said with a hint of disdain, "Although Young Master Fang can barely be considered a golden bachelor, he is truly insignificant compared to them! Besides, if Young Master Fang were to appear on television, wouldn't the company have to play it on a 24-hour loop for everyone to learn from, and make a copy of the video for each person as a permanent keepsake?"

Fortunately, the Gu family possesses substantial wealth and influence, thriving in both legitimate and illicit circles. It seems that overnight, all reports regarding the appearance of the Gu family's young master, which had circulated in print and online media, vanished without a trace. From that point on, the young master of the Gu family was labeled with an air of mystery. The two flagship enterprises under his leadership flourished remarkably, and the previously steady and gradual development style transformed into a more aggressive and sharp approach, devouring and eroding numerous competitors. Meanwhile, Ling Qianfan appeared to have transitioned into a role focused on government relations.

In the edited video, two images of exquisite cars are displayed side by side. Above the red Ferrari, Ling Qianfan's peach blossom face beams with a radiant smile, while beside the yellow Lamborghini, Gu Fenghan's deep eyes are as cold as a frigid pool. His thin lips are slightly curled, appearing to smile yet not quite smiling.

Beifi climbed from the back bench to the front, leaning in mysteriously towards Su Wan: "There was a bombshell news this morning, didn't you know?"

Without needing to look up, Su Wan knew that her young master, the second generation heir, had arrived. She resignedly raised her head and asked, "What orders do you have, Young Master Fang?"

Also announced was the news of Lingli Industry's acquisition of Singapore Telecommunications, a classic case of a small company swallowing a larger one, which continues to be analyzed and studied as a case study in top business schools in Europe and America.

Has Taiwan produced another handsome boy band?

The "Love in a City" is a flagship program of Fangyuan Tiandi, led by Su Wan. Fangyuan Tiandi itself is a comprehensive travel service website, and "Love in a City" regularly selects a city as its focus, introducing the local culture and customs of that city. Other sections are responsible for providing travel plans, as well as discounted hotel bookings and flight reservations. This idea was proposed by Su Wan two years ago, and after two years of persistence, it has finally become a significant feature that distinguishes Fangyuan Tiandi from other travel service websites.

In contrast to Ling Qianfan, who is surrounded by rumors, Gu Fenghan appears to maintain a much more virtuous stance in matters of the heart. In earlier years, there were rumors that the heir of the Gu family was indulging in romantic escapades, but recently, his true love has gradually come to light. A few years ago, he entered the Galaxy Group alongside Angela Meng, who is currently the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Galaxy Group. According to informed sources, she has received the approval of Gu Xiangqi, the head of the Gu family. However, there are also rumors that Ling Qianwei, the daughter of the Ling family, is the designated candidate for the position of the crown princess.

The cold and distant expression that keeps others at bay, is precisely the Danfeng eyes and raised eyebrows that she once mocked as being "exactly like Wang Xifeng from Dream of the Red Chamber." He had even furrowed his brows and glared several times over this, but... how could that be possible

Due to his formidable and unique style as a traveling merchant, there is even a saying circulating in the industry: "If you have a daughter, do not marry her to Ling Qianfan; if you have a son, he should be like Gu Fenghan"

Upon hearing the words "chief secretary," Su Wan felt her heart drop again. She was unsure whether she was hoping for Gu Fenghan himself to come, so she could scrutinize him closely and avoid the torment of such random speculation. Fang Fei, seemingly oblivious to her anxiety, continued to chatter on as if she were going through menopause: "But you would never guess, Senior Brother Ling said... the reason Gu Fenghan is so insistent on acquiring Fangyuan Tiandi is that he believes the column 'The Love of the City' that you are in charge of has great potential..."

Are there two people in the world who are so similar to each other

Gu Fenghan, this elusive figure of the Galaxy Shark who has been living in seclusion for the past few years, is truly ...? ... what kind of person? She hurriedly returned to her office, typing Gu Fenghan's name into the search engine with a flurry of keystrokes. The results were filled with news from the past three months, while earlier sporadic reports were well-known cases of mergers and acquisitions. The recent news focused on the chain reaction of Galaxy Group and Lingli Industries entering Wucheng, discussing topics such as the counter-cyclical rebound of land prices in Wucheng and the steady rise of Galaxy's stock price...

Due to Gu Fenghan's long-standing low-profile attitude and his deliberate distance from the media, he has been somewhat less exposed in the media. However, his precise and unique investment insight has long been well-regarded within the boards of Galaxy Group and Lingli Industry. Previously, due to differing allocations of authority, Gu Fenghan and Ling Qianfan, the two candidates for succession, had few opportunities to interact. However, three months ago, Gu Fenghan and Ling Qianfan coincidentally arrived in Wucheng to begin preparations for Galaxy Group and Lingli Industry's entry into Wucheng. Today, Galaxy Group and Lingli Industry jointly held a press conference, and the competition for succession among the giant commercial aircraft carriers under the Gu and Ling families seems to be intensifying.

Fang Feijin had a look of utter defeat, completely devoid of his former nonchalant and mischievous demeanor. He pulled a stool and sat down beside her, saying: "Let me give you a heads-up first, otherwise don't say I lack loyalty in my dealings."

In an instant, Su Wan could hardly believe her eyes; the name she had heard countless times in the industry, the one that all the media spoke of in hushed tones, "Shark of the Galaxy," actually bore a striking resemblance to the face of Jiang Shangbai.

The merger and acquisition case is quite sensational, while Gu Fenghan remains very low-key

Indeed! However, if you dare to say that Gu Fenghan's face was burned by fire, I can guarantee that the sisters in the company will immediately ruin your appearance!

Then what are these things here that can be compared to Takeshi Kaneshiro and even surpass Tony Leung?

There was once media that secretly mocked, saying, "The son of the Gu family has just grown up, raised in seclusion, unknown to the world." People joked behind the scenes, saying that now business figures must learn from entertainment stars to package and hype themselves, presenting a posture of half-concealing their talents, refusing to be exposed in public. This led to rampant rumors later on, with many suspecting that the only son of the Gu family was either disfigured by fire or had some hidden ailment

In the span of three years, Gu Fenghan has multiplied the family assets several times; in three years, Gu Fenghan led Lingli Industries to venture into emerging industries such as the internet and telecommunications, achieving unprecedented success. A series of successful cases, including the acquisition of Singapore Telecommunications, the successful operation of G & L Network and its reverse listing, and the acquisition of German PE Telecommunications, have allowed him to gain the upper hand in this succession battle. Moreover, the successful acquisition of Mien Securities during the North American financial crisis undoubtedly elevated Gu Fenghan's reputation to its peak

BINGO! Today, Galaxy Group and Lingli Industry held a press conference together, announcing the establishment of an official branch in Wucheng. All business operations in the five neighboring regions will henceforth be managed by the Wucheng branch!

Gu Fenghan

However, I feel that Gu Fenghan is not as handsome as Ling Qianfan. Just look at Ling Qianfan's face, it is comparable to Takeshi Kaneshiro. It is truly our misfortune that someone like him is not a star

I attended the press conference this morning

She instinctively shook her head, pushed open the back door of the conference room, and widened her eyes to look at the face frozen on the right side of the large screen

Su Wan tapped her head, having taken a week off and completely forgotten about work while wandering through the mountains and waters. How could she remember there was a press conference? She hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

What happened

Beifei led her all the way to the large conference room, where Su Wan finally saw a group of infatuated girls watching online television on their computers, complaining that the laptop screens were too small, so they were using the projector in the large conference room. Su Wan squinted as she looked through the blinds, and it seemed like a clipped online video.

The Galaxy Group was originally a family business of the Gu family. Over a decade ago, after encountering a downturn, the Ling family invested in the Galaxy Group, becoming its second-largest shareholder. A few years ago, due to the rapid development of electronic technology, the two families established Lingli Industry, officially entering emerging industries such as communications and networking. Currently, the large screen is displaying Ling Qianfan, the Ling family's son, who is known for changing girlfriends more frequently than changing cars. He is a regular in entertainment news, with his photos alongside various supermodels or beauty pageant contestants playing tennis, selecting jewelry, or watching movies appearing on the covers of gossip magazines almost every month.

The showdown between two diamond bachelors

Su Wan let out a long "oh" and, after a moment, reacted by screaming, "You can't be talking about the legendary Gu family prince who was disfigured by fire and thus dares not show his face, can you?"

Fang Feijin sighed with difficulty, a look of confusion on his face: "I originally thought it was like this, I thought with my close relationship with Senior Brother Ling, he would want to buy a website! It's hard to find a three-legged toad, but websites are everywhere, which one would he not be able to buy? Who would have thought that when I contacted him, he actually said this matter was not his responsibility and that he couldn't get involved!"

Su Wan smiled gently and tossed her silver single-shoulder large leather bag onto the desk: "Stop teasing me, just say it if you want to!"

Fang Fei nodded slightly, his expression unusually troubled, completely unlike his usual carefree and glib demeanor as a second-generation rich kid. Su Wan asked in confusion, "The Fangyuan Tiandi hasn't gone public, so if they want to buy, we don't necessarily have to sell, right? Or... or do you want to sell it?"

How could the Jiang Shangbai, who used to play and swat mosquitoes with her in the attic of her hometown, who roamed the streets and alleys of Wucheng searching for roasted lamb legs and wings, and who would affectionately call her silly girl, be associated with such a person

Two diamond bachelors? Su Wan was taken aback, searching in her mind for those who could be considered diamond bachelors. It seemed that her own boss could barely qualify as one. "Which one is Young Master Fang with?"

Ling Qianfan's resume in the family businesses of the Gu and Ling families is nothing short of perfect: ten years ago, at the age of 20, Ling Qianfan entered Galaxy Group as the third-generation grandson of the Ling family; at 24, he founded Lingli Industries and served as its Executive Director and CEO; at 26, he joined the board of directors of Galaxy Group, beginning to take charge of the traditional businesses of Galaxy Group in real estate, energy, hospitality, infrastructure, and investment. All of this signals that Ling Qianfan is set to become the official successor of Galaxy Group and Lingli Industries.

Gu Fenghan's unique style of conduct further corroborates another well-known saying in the business world: only the paranoid can survive

I can't see clearly, what is this thing

Beifei swiftly squeezed into the large conference room, dragging Su Wan along to find a spot at the back. A video clip was being played on the big screen. In today's society, information is so advanced that just this morning a press conference was held, and within less than an hour, the profiles of the successors from the Gu and Ling families had already been compiled into a video and posted online

She wandered aimlessly in the tea room, the river was white, the river was white, where has he gone, why has there been no news for five years

Su Wan let out a sneer: "You only dare to murmur a few words behind his back; if you have the ability, say this to him face to face when it's time to negotiate your contract renewal and salary increase."

Not yet, but I have heard about it. Are you referring to... Su Wan's mind turned slightly, and she recalled something, "Is it related to the acquisition proposal that Lingli Industrial made to Fangyuan Tiandi before my vacation..."

This morning, as Su Wan entered the company, what she saw was a bustling scene; the entire office area was empty, while the large conference room equipped with a projector was crowded with people