Chapter 666 It Was Her Father
Bianca did not expect to see Jack Norman when their car passed through the town where the project was located.
Jack was wearing a casual farming uniform and leading a group of officials to the countryside. He had his sleeves rolled up as he
led the way. He was talking to the villagers in a kind voice and had a friendly presence. He even occasionally bent over to help
the villagers pick vegetables.
Bianca was sitting in the car where she saw him through the window. There was an indescribable warm feeling growing in her
heart.
It was her father.
Only when the car drove far away and Jack was the size of an ant did Bianca turn away.
Bianca took the project managers to the destination proposed by Zayne in his bidding proposal to survey the place.
The location that Zayne mentioned was a barren mountain in Bay Town that had not been mined before. The area was about
several thousand acres and was about six kilometers away from the famous Deer River, a local scenic spot.
Bianca wore comfortable sportswear and sneakers in anticipation of a climb.
Her hair was tied into a ponytail. Her delicate and youthful face made it seem like she had just graduated from university. It
looked odd when she stood among the middle-aged managers with pot bellies.
Although the mountain was said to be barren, it was actually not. It was located in a place with low altitude, and the trees
growing on it were lush. Coupled with the stones and the flocks of birds, it was truly one of nature's best works.
During the journey, Bianca took notes of various points while listening to Zayne talk about the history of the barren mountain, the
value of the development, and so on.
Due to how long the journey was, Bianca's tender face was now hot red and dripping with sweat. Her sweat shone like diamonds
under the sun.
Zayne thought that such a petite and exquisite woman as Bianca would not have the strength to climb so far up, but he did not
expect her to be so full of vigor and vitality.
For the few managers who were with them, this was their first time exercising in a while. They were out of breath when they were
at the halfway point. On the other hand, Bianca, a weak-looking woman, had managed to put some distance between her and
several big men.
Some middle-aged managers were dissatisfied with Bianca's behavior, thinking that Zayne's proposal was stupid.
Anyone would opt to bid for a plot of land with development value. Why would anyone bid for a barren mountain?
They felt that something was wrong with the acting CEO. Instead of rejecting Zayne's ridiculous plan, she, the acting CEO, came
here to conduct a site visit and made them all suffer together. She was being unreasonable!
However, despite their endless complaints, no one dared to refute her to her face.
After all, the acting CEO held nearly half of T Corporation's shares now. She had absolute power and authority. They could only
aggrievedly follow her to the site.
"Mr. Snyder!" Bianca, who was checking out the barren mountain, suddenly stopped and called out to Zayne.
Zayne, who was a few steps behind her, heard Bianca calling out to him.
He ran to Bianca and asked, "Ms. Rayne, what's the matter?"
Zayne was about 35 years old. He was not tall and was slightly fat with a tanned face. He would show a silly smile from time to
time, looking just like an honest man.
Zayne did not dare to look straight into Bianca's eyes because the woman’s eyes were too clear.
Although T Corporation had its fair share of beautiful female employees, due to Zayne's dressing and strong accent, most
women looked at him with disdain and even mockery. Very few treated him sincerely like Bianca.
"Mr. Snyder, it seems that there’s nothing special about this mountain, except for its low altitude and its proximity to Deer River,
the tourist area. There's no electricity here and the landscape is normal. Why do you want to bid for this barren mountain?"
Bianca closed her notebook and asked him softly.
Project manager A sneered and said, "Mr. Snyder, this place is situated so far from the city and the transportation here is
inconvenient. There are no subways, light rail, or buses that lead to this place. One can only travel here by car. What an
'amazing' place this is!"
Project manager B was panting and wiped the sweat from his cheeks. He pointed to the hard stones on the floor and said
angrily, "Do you want to buy this barren mountain and develop it into a tourist attraction? Please, don't joke around. It's so close
to Deer River. There are no historical monuments or outstanding natural scenery here. Besides, the poor conditions here will
make it difficult to make artificial scenery."
Project manager C was ruder. He expressed his dissatisfaction in a straightforward manner, "Mr. Snyder, we came with you all
the way to this barren land and it turns out to be a normal plot of land! Are you messing with us? Ms. Rayne, let's go back. I don't
think there's any need to continue with this project."
Everyone rambled on and the various accusations made Zayne's awkward face turn red.
He glanced at Bianca a little nervously, tidied his hair, and stammered," Bianca... Ms. Rayne, I..."
Bianca gave Zayne an encouraging smile and said, "It's alright, Mr. Snyder. I believe you have your reasons for choosing this
barren mountain. Explain it in detail to us. We're not in a hurry."
Zayne looked at Bianca's trusting eyes, and her gentle words made his face even redder.
Eventually, he summoned the courage to speak, "I chose to bid for this place... not to develop tourist attractions but to build a
residential area here... This mountain has been abandoned for a long time and the government wants to do something to turn it
into a tourist attraction. However, the land area is small, coupled with the restriction of natural conditions, it's useless for them to
invest in it. But it's a pity to discard it, so it's just abandoned now...This barren mountain has become a hot potato for the
government. It’s far away from the city and the government is eager to get rid of it, so the price is extremely cheap. I think this is
an opportunity for us... Although it's remote, the air here has high oxygen content and the vegetation is abundant. We can push
to build houses here if we win the bid..."
Zayne's speech was a little choppy because everyone was staring at him.
Bianca listened patiently to his explanation and clapped her hands when he was done. "Mr. Snyder, you're doing great. Please
continue."
When he heard Bianca's encouragement, Zayne ignored the eyes of several other project managers. His voice grew louder as
he said, "Also, the climate here is amazing and green plants cover nearly 80% of the land here. Although there's no water source
on the mountain, it's relatively close to Deer Lake Reservoir. The resources here are easily accessible, and on top of that, it's
only five kilometers away from the 10,000-yard farm. After the residents move in, they can pick fresh fruits and melons
throughout the year; and..."
Zayne kept talking about his proposal, and by the time he was done, it was half an hour later.
Bianca had been listening patiently all this while.
Then, she nodded and said, "Mr. Snyder, after we get back, give me more details about the proposal. I want to bid for this barren
mountain."