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Worried about being noticed, the subordinate lingered cotsäle mount about 0 pm, when the mad was desected. He was confident that only lis employees were in the on hand and finally left.
He worried whether five employees were enough for such a large ouchard. He sympathized with them, recognizing that the wealthy Adler family could afford to hire more help and case their burden. He felt the person in charge was exploiting them, making it a challenging workplace
Once the five employees were confirmest, the subordinate reported to Layne. By then, news of the state banquet had gone viral online, dominating every platform. It was unavoidable for Layne, unless he avoided his plusser
He seemed drawn to it against his will, uncomfortable if he dicht look, and uncomfortable for a whole day if he did. Now, as he scrolled through his phone, that familiar discomfort returned.
Upon receiving the news from his subordinate, Layne inmediately ordered his men to execute the plan. His desire for success is and vengeance imer him so much that the prosperity of Seawise Pavilion palued him more than his financial losses.
He promptly dispatched someone to inspect the land that day, and they close a location near the Adler family orchard, though not directly. adjacent to it.
The land’s value had recently surged for unknown reasons, and numerous development projects had sprouted up around it. It was hard to believe this area was desolate just six months ago,
Layne opted for collective land, which required only an application rather than an action. While the process conlil be lengthy. , connections could expedite it. All the details, including the intended use and timeframe, were predetermined, so Layne didn’t need to be involvesl.
He was deeply attached to the land, so he participated in the negotiation despite his reservations. Confident his conections would secure him the property, he was caught off guard when things unfolded unexpectedly.
“Mr. Ochoa, we’ve received bids from over ten companies for this land, so we’ll decide the winner through a public bidding process”
“More than ten?” Layne was shocked. Thut number far exceeded liis expectations.
The person nodded, seemingly familiar with this. “All the land around here is like this now.”
Everyone in the industry recognized the potential, but Layne was lagging. While he had the money, outbidding the twelve other interested companiri would require significant investment and cuts elsewhere.
He decided to investigate before making a decision, as he didn’t know the identities or backgrounds of the other bidders and therefore couldn‘ analyze them. However, he remained optimistic about finding a good deal.
He hoped to secure the project, so he sent one of his project managers to the bidding meeting. However, they were outbid by over a dozen other companies.
His proposal couldn’t match rival domestic firms‘ strong technical skills and solid reputations. Confident it would secure his return, he was blindsided by a major setback night out of the gate.
His staff and project manager comforted him, saying, “Good things take time, and the inevitable frustrations were normal, as success often comes after many twists and turns.”
Layne realized there was logic in what they were saying if he couldn’t find it nearby, he’d have to expand his search. Rushing this wasn’t an option. He had his team scout alternate locations and simultaneously contacted the Adler family orchardd employees, developing a sletailed plans to befriend them. This meticulous strategy proved successful when his inen befriended an employee.
The next step involved discreetly gathering information alant the orchard using subtle hints and indirect questions, slowly causing the employer to lower their guard
The recent college graduate was quite naive Once, after a few too many drinks, le started complaining about his job, saying “I slack of all day every day I feel like I’m wasting my college education, despite my top–notch gaming skills”
Layne’s tram was stunned, confident they had misbeant. With only five employees, the one hand was alreasly stretches thus, making their proposed
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He cautioned himself against another night of drinking. Getting drunk might lead to rash decisions, like resigning, that he’d regret when sober. With the hour growing late. he bid farewell and hailed a taxi for a swift ride home.
He realized returning later wouldn’t matter, as he could always nap in the break room tomorrow after work. This realization made him wonder where else he could find such an ideal job if he ever leli.
On his way back, he cringed, remembering his drunken ramblings, and realized he’d shared them with the stranger. He felt compelled to spill everything
The young man wasn’t very strategic but decided to limit his outings. The person could hold his liquor well and never get drunk. He preferred a company that was more similar to his drinking habits.
He then declined every subsequent invitation, and after several refusals, the other party grew suspicious and reported the situation to Layne.
Layne’s recent streak of bad luck left him feeling even more disheartened by this news. He believed others sensed his misfortune and were
Frustrated after two failed attempts, he devised a new and daring plan. “What if we just went in to take a look?”
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