Chapter 1262 - 1262: The Interpretation of "Win

After Dong Min stood up, she walked out from behind her desk.

They shook hands, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then sat on the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window.

Xiao Feng pointed to the large "Win" character hanging on the wall behind the desk and said, "It seems President Dong has high ambitions."

"This character is not about ambition, but serves as a motivation and reminder," Dong Min explained, "亡 (loss), 口 (mouth), 月 (moon), 贝 (wealth), 凡 (ordinary)—five words that come together to form the character 'win.'

The 'loss' represents the need for crisis awareness.

The 'mouth' refers to one's communication skills.

After all, the same mouth can speak different words that lead to different outcomes.

The 'moon' signifies the concept of time.

It can also refer to a keen sense of timing and control.

'Wealth' is the center, implying the need for ethical financial gain and avoiding ill-gotten wealth.

The 'ordinary' refers to a mindset.

Those who care too much about winning often tend to lose.

If the mindset collapses, it's a doomed fate from which you can never recover!"

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Xiao Feng applauded, saying, "Amazing, truly amazing!"

However, despite the praise, he couldn't help but wonder if this second daughter of the Dong Family spent time abroad involved in some... ahem.

In short, the lecture gave the feeling of attending a "success class."

Dong Min gave a modest smile, "The five qualities I mentioned are what I believe a winner must possess.

What does Mr. Xiao think?"

"I think it's unnecessary to intentionally pursue these," Xiao Feng said casually, "because winning and losing are relative, not absolute.

Besides, there are many unpredictable variables."

"Variables?"

"Yes!" Xiao Feng nodded slightly, "For example, being hit by a car and dying when you go out, choking on water and dying while drinking, or getting hit by a flower pot falling from a building while walking down the street…"

He continued listing examples for five minutes.

For Dong Min, those five minutes felt like a century!

Finally, she couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted, "Mr. Xiao, have some tea."

"No rush. There are still many ways to die; let me finish before I drink."

"No need!" Dong Min's mouth twitched twice as she adjusted her glasses and forced a smile, "I understand what Mr. Xiao means. Surviving amid all the unexpected is truly the greatest victory."

Xiao Feng slapped his thigh suddenly, "President Dong really understands me!"

Dong Min's smile froze, and she didn't respond.

This reaction didn't go unnoticed by Xiao Feng, who nodded secretly to himself.

After this exchange, the other party should be less inclined to beat around the bush or insert "success class" teachings.

Sure enough, Dong Min quickly got to the point and said, "I know there are many people who want to invite Mr. Xiao to dinner at this moment, and I wasn't confident that Mr. Xiao would notice me.

So, I used this somewhat attention-grabbing method to attract Mr. Xiao's attention.

As for whether I can make this trip worthwhile for you, I will do my best.

But if I truly cannot achieve that, I hope Mr. Xiao will be understanding!"

Xiao Feng smiled, "President Dong, if you say it, I believe you can do it. I am still very willing to trust you."

"Then thank you very much for your trust, Mr. Xiao." Dong Min nodded and symbolically poured some more tea into Xiao Feng's cup before saying, "Like most people, I invited Mr. Xiao here with a utilitarian motive.

Your personal delivery by the Wei Family's elder speaks to how highly they regard you.

My Dong Family is at a stage where we need leverage. If Mr. Xiao is willing to help, I promise on behalf of the Dong Family that you will be richly rewarded!"

"Help?" Xiao Feng followed up, "What exactly do you need my help with?"

Upon hearing this, Dong Min hesitated noticeably and answered indirectly, "Did you discover something when you requested the hair tie from my employee earlier?"

Xiao Feng squinted and smiled, "Having traveled around for many years, I've come across too many familiar tactics, leading me to be quite suspicious.

I actually suspect that there might be a listening device installed in your employee's hair tie.

But saying it directly might make President Dong misunderstand, thinking I'm trying to stir up trouble between you and your subordinates, so I didn't say it plainly."

"Sorry…" Dong Min took a deep breath and said, "I instructed her to do so, to secretly listen in on your conversation with her because I wanted to understand you a bit in advance, that's all."

Xiao Feng furrowed his brow and said in a flat tone, "President Dong, you're quite thoughtful."

Hearing this remark with a double meaning, Dong Min naturally showed an awkward but polite smile.

She could sense the challenge of dealing with Xiao Feng and thus dared not risk gambling on luck easily.

She could only probe cautiously, indirectly.

After a long silence, Dong Min changed the topic again, "Mr. Xiao, do you have any views on Jiangcheng's development?"

"Jiuyou Town is not far from Jiangcheng, and I have naturally been keeping an eye on Jiangcheng's recent situation.

On the surface, it seems no different from ordinary business, with the same elements of opportunity, challenge, and risk, yet it is not quite the same as ordinary business."

"Oh?" Dong Min perked up her ears, "Please, Mr. Xiao, enlighten me."

Xiao Feng laughed, "It's not about enlightening; it's just my personal observation.

Usually, investment failure means losing money, but in Jiangcheng, you might be risking your life.

The saying 'one false step may result in total disaster' is most fitting here!"

"Indeed." Dong Min seemed to agree wholeheartedly.

Xiao Feng then casually asked, "President Dong mentioned Jiangcheng, are you intending to get involved?"

Dong Min pondered briefly, then decisively nodded and said, "I do intend to do so. Does Mr. Xiao think it's feasible?"

"Hard to say." Xiao Feng slowly shook his head, "This matter is indeed troubling; jumping in could lead to enormous wealth, or possibly an irreversible disaster.

And choosing to wait and see means missing the opportunity, making it genuinely hard to decide."

Upon hearing this, Dong Min furrowed her brow lightly but soon relaxed and said, "Since we're speaking about it, why don't we hypothesize; if we hit a landmine, what are the possible escape routes?"

"Let's not," Xiao Feng rejected, "Even if I want to invest, I don't have the capability, so I'll not worry about these matters."

Dong Min keenly captured the keywords "want to invest, lack capability."

So, it was time to make a decision…

After a long hesitation, Dong Min steeled herself, speaking solemnly, "Mr. Xiao, excuse my audacity, but what I'm about to say next is very significant; may I have someone from my company search your body?"

"Search my body?" Xiao Feng knotted his brow, then laughed a little, "Then you might as well not tell me; I don't have the habit of being searched."

Just as he finished speaking, a gold-edged bank card was slapped onto the table; Dong Min pushed it toward Xiao Feng and said, "Mr. Xiao, please don't be upset.

This card contains five million, serving as compensation for searching you.

I guarantee, after hearing me out, you'll feel the journey was worthwhile!"