Steven laughed upon hearing Jasper’s words. He pointed at the courtyard and asked, “What do you think about this courtyard? If you like it, I’ll give it to you as a gift.”
“This gift is worth at least ten million. You’re too generous, Mr. Monty,” Jasper said.
Although he said that the courtyard was worth a lot, he was actually expressing his veiled refusal.
Was this man trying to dispel enmity with a single courtyard? How could Jasper possibly allow that to happen?
Steven took the hint and said, “This is just a gift. Monty Group took some wrong turns when Conrad took over. It will now return to its right path.
“Diversification is not entirely impossible, but we can’t give up on Monty Group’s fundamentals in pursuit of diversification. Monty Group will only be involved in the mineral industry and will not venture into other fields anymore.”
If the courtyard was only the lead-in that no one cared about, then what Steven just said was invaluable.
Monty Group would not venture into other industries for at least three years.
In Southeast Province today, there were only two and a half local companies that were capable of contending.
Jasper’s JW Consortium counted as one.
Monty Group counted as one.
Schuler Group counted as half.
The Southeast Province market was huge, covering an area of 110,000 square kilometers with nine prefecture-level cities, 20 administrative counties, and 60 million people.
At the same time, it was quite small too. After all, there were only so few that could catch JW and Monty Group’s eye. Moreover, only one leader was allowed in each industry.
Jasper laughed. “You understand the principles of right and wrong so well. It would be disrespectful of me as a junior if I continue to shilly-shally.”
Hearing Jasper addressing himself as the junior now made Steven chuckle inwardly.
Steven stood up and stretched out his hand toward Jasper, saying, “Congratulations to the two of us, then.”
“Congratulations on what?” Jasper took Steven’s hand and asked curiously.
“On having a new friend and one less enemy.”
Steven watched as Jasper entered the car and left. Standing at the door, Steven’s smile faded gradually.
“He’s not arrogant from success nor dismayed by failure. He looks unconcerned and casual yet can take up huge responsibilities. At the same time, he knows when to advance and retreat. This kid is extremely unpredictable… Conrad has indeed lost to a worthy competitor.”
Standing beside Steven, Mr. Whitlock asked, “Are you really going to give this courtyard to Jasper, Mr. Steven? This is your favorite place.”
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