Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife-Chapter 1061: The Looming Enemy (8)

"Because if they don’t retire, just earning their usual income would definitely exceed the company’s one-time compensation. These people all have a clear account book in their hearts." Gu Nuan wasn’t surprised at all. If it were her, she would feel it’s not worth it to leave Changda just like that.

"They’ve done enough, haven’t they? In real estate, it’s the darkest business. Who knows how many bribes they’ve taken as middlemen behind the scenes." Zhong Qiaohui smirked.

The darkness of the real estate industry goes far beyond just the approval departments. As real estate developers, they have to cooperate with building material suppliers, builders, and even equipment suppliers; there’s inevitably space for dark manipulation among these dealings.

The immense profits in real estate come from this.

Changda is considered more conscientious in real estate, at least their bottom line is that the construction products must have a safety red line. However, in Gu Nuan’s view, it’s very necessary for Changda to completely break away from full dependence on commercial real estate. The lifespan of these buildings and the risks they have to bear are enormous, and it’s certain that as the buildings age, the risks will increase.

Let’s be honest, who can guarantee that the steel used in the buildings meets the perfect standard? The answer is, it absolutely cannot.

The first rule for smart investors to mitigate risks is to diversify investment and spread risk.

This is not just something she is doing, the old crocodile was doing it before as well. But the old crocodile was slow to act because he cared about his previous main business and those people.

If her father-in-law is smart enough, he definitely wouldn’t cause her trouble in this matter.

For the future of the company, decisive action is necessary.

"What did you say to Chairman Chen? I saw that after he returned to the company, he locked himself in his office, seeming to have fallen back into a depressive mode." In Zhong Qiaohui’s eyes, the more she interacted with Chen Jiaming, the more she realized that he was far less straightforward than Gu Nuan’s husband, Dabai, often hesitant in doing things. No wonder Dabai once said he was petty!

Gu Nuan suddenly changed the subject, seemingly bringing up something unrelated: "I heard that Li Changzhi has been running over to Chairman Chen frequently lately."

"Yes, she’s his personal secretary now." Zhong Qiaohui put down her raised toe and leaned towards her, saying, "Gu, your information is quite well-informed, to know even about this kind of thing."

Gu Nuan glanced at her: "Seems like you deliberately let the news reach me."

"Hmm." Zhong Qiaohui shrugged her shoulders, "I just can’t stand her. Whatever she tries to do, she can’t escape my eyes."

It seemed Gu Nuan didn’t know she could hold a grudge so much, and she remained silent.

Zhong Qiaohui said, "Since Chairman Chen lost all his family members, a man, reportedly, is said to be more intolerant of loneliness than a woman. Therefore, with an empty heart, it’s normal for someone to take advantage of it."

Gu Nuan opened the files on the table and said, "Let’s leave it at this for now. I’m pregnant now, so I should avoid using the computer as much as possible. Help me type it out."

Zhong Qiaohui raised an eyebrow, said nothing, and moved the laptop on the table in front of her.

The night was falling.

Li Changzhi arrived at the Chen Family.

Chen Mother’s funeral had just finished two days ago. The house was still filled with an atmosphere of unresolved sorrow.

Inside the house, the nanny who had served Mrs. Chen for many years couldn’t help but shed tears while sweeping the floor.

Chen Jiaming found it annoying, but considering she was his mother’s person, he wouldn’t easily dismiss her.

In contrast, Li Changzhi, who had brought him some sweets, felt like a sweet breeze dispersing some of the gloom in the house.