Ouyang Xiu's unspoken words were clear enough, though not expressly mentioned.
Huo Zhanting scoffed lightly, "Crisis and benefit coexist, Mr. Ouyang should know this without me teaching him. Young Master Ouyang, if you want a piece of land without taking on risk, where on Earth can you find such a cheap deal? Even if it's at auction, one must bear the risk of securing it."
Ouyang Xiu's complexion changed slightly as Huo Zhanting rested a hand on the table and gently tapped his fingers, the sound echoing as if it were hammering into Ouyang Xiu's heart.
"Moreover, the fact that the plan has not been implemented doesn't mean it has been cancelled. Nobody knows when the authorities will resume the project. What if you buy the land and they start working on it then?"
Huo Zhanting's voice was light and airy, but each word landed in Ouyang Xiu's ears with exceptional clarity.
