vstars Chapter 476 Intrigue and Schemes!
Chapter 476 Intrigue and Schemes!
Liu Jing was clearly aware of this as well, and nodded.
"Based on our information, the estimate is roughly this number, but we're unsure about the figures for those we don't have, and we're afraid it might be too much. Mr. Zhong, do you think... we still need to deepen our cooperation with Zhengrong Group?"
"Go on, why not go on?"
Zhong Yuemin's tone was playful, yet it carried a hint of calm.
"There's no reason not to do business when it's offered to us..."
His gaze fell on Gao Yue, who was standing quietly to the side.
"I think we should leave the shipping cooperation to Xiao Gao to handle from now on."
"Me?" Gao Yue was caught off guard and pointed to herself.
"Yes, that's you."
Zhong Yuemin affirmed,
"Go and negotiate and coordinate with Zhengrong Group. If you don't understand anything, you can ask Manager Liu. Take your time, no rush."
Remember, I only have one request…
His playful smile vanished, and his tone became serious.
"Under no circumstances should I reveal my identity. This is of utmost importance, understand?"
Although Gao Yue still had many questions, seeing Zhong Yuemin's serious expression, she nodded solemnly.
"Understood, Mr. Zhong. I will absolutely keep my mouth shut and won't say anything!"
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Zhengrong Group, Deputy General Manager's Office.
Li Yuanchao, dressed in a well-tailored dark suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, sat upright behind a large executive chair.
Compared to his arrogant and domineering youth, he is now more reserved and refined, with a touch of elegance and composure in his eyes, resembling the gentlemanly demeanor of a successful businessman.
He Mei, the beautiful secretary, dressed in a fitted women's blazer and pencil trousers, was bending over his desk to report on her work. The angle of her bend was just right; a few buttons on her white shirt were undone, revealing a deep cleavage. Her snow-white skin, full and rounded, was alluring like a peach, exuding femininity.
Li Yuanchao's right hand rested discreetly on He Mei's firm, supple breasts, his palm feeling the soft, elastic curves. He Mei's body swayed slightly, letting out a barely audible moan, but she made no attempt to pull away. She allowed the hand behind her to do as it pleased, while continuing to deliver the quarterly financial data clearly.
This ability to multitask is clearly not something that can be achieved overnight.
After a moment, a charming blush spread across He Mei's cheeks, and her breathing became slightly rapid.
"Mr. Li, the report... if there are no problems, could you... could you please sign it?"
Li Yuanchao then leisurely took the pen she handed him and quickly signed his name at the end of the document.
"correct,"
He closed his pen, then, remembering something, asked...
"What has Luo Yun been up to these past few days?"
He Mei quickly composed herself and replied,
“Yesterday afternoon, she went to the Beijing office of that Hong Kong-funded trading company to discuss further shipping cooperation between the two companies. The rest of the time, she was handling daily business at the company and there was nothing unusual.”
"Ah."
Li Yuanchao nodded, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"We can't let our guard down. Keep a close eye on this woman's every move, especially her interactions with those companies and clients outside."
"clear."
He Mei responded, then a hint of confusion appeared on her face.
"Mr. Li, this woman is clearly up to no good, and being in such a crucial department as the Ministry of Trade, she is a significant threat to you. Why not just... get rid of her? It would save you from any unforeseen complications."
Li Yuan leaned back, picked up the cigar box on the table, and slowly lit one for himself. The smoke rose gently, blurring his eyes behind his glasses.
"People and things all have two sides."
He exhaled a smoke ring, his voice steady.
"Don't underestimate this woman. Ever since she joined the trade department, she's secured several of the group's toughest big orders. Among all the group's departments, the trade department has the best performance and is the most outstanding."
"Back then, I defied all opposition to bring her in. How many people in the upper echelons were waiting to see me fail? Now look, they're the ones who got slapped in the face."
He flicked his cigarette ash and continued:
"This is what we call making the best use of people's talents and resources. We have her firmly in our grasp now, and we can see her every move. No matter how much she struggles, she can't escape our grasp."
Since she's still useful, I need to squeeze every last drop of value out of her.
Upon hearing this, He Mei smiled charmingly, leaning forward slightly, her semicircle almost becoming a full circle, swaying and quite eye-catching, her voice soft and sweet:
"Mr. Li, you are truly remarkable; your thinking is far-sighted."
Li Yuanchao's heart stirred with desire at the woman's appearance. He raised his hand and lightly patted her ample bosom, a hint of aggression in his eyes.
"This is nothing, there's something even more 'powerful' out there. Do you want to try it now?"
Instead of backing down, He Mei met his provocative and suggestive gaze, her red lips slightly parted, further fueling the flames of passion within her.
Li Yuanchao felt a surge of excitement and was about to take action to teach this arrogant woman a lesson, making her submit and kneel before him to beg for mercy.
"Dong dong dong."
Just then, a clear knocking sounded at an inopportune moment.
Both of them paused for a moment. He Mei reacted quickly, straightened up, tidied her slightly disheveled clothes and hair, and instantly regained her professional expression. She turned around, walked around the desk, and stood properly to the side.
"Come in."
Li Yuanchao also sat up straight, his voice returning to its usual calm and steady tone.
The door was pushed open, and Luo Yun walked in calmly, carrying a folder, and went straight to the desk.
His gaze swept calmly over He Mei, who was standing to the side, and he nodded slightly.
"Secretary He is also here."
He Mei responded politely with a smile.
"Manager Luo, do you need to speak with General Manager Li? You two talk, I'll head out now." With that, she swayed gracefully out of the office in her high heels and gently closed the door behind her.
Luo Yun placed the folder in her hand on the gleaming mahogany desk and pushed it toward Li Yuanchao.
“Yuanchao, this is the preliminary shipping cooperation framework agreement with that Hong Kong-funded trading company. Take a look at it first, and if there is anything that needs to be added or modified, I will have them adjust it.”
Li Yuanchao took the folder, but without opening it, he simply placed it on a corner of his desk.
"Let's leave it for now, I'll look at it when I have time later."
He leaned back in the large leather chair, his gaze, through his gold-rimmed glasses, landing on Luo Yun's calm face, his tone carrying a hint of gentle approval.
"Luo Yun, you've been with the company for several years now. The trade department is thriving under your leadership, and your achievements are evident to all. You've made a lot of contributions to the company, and I'm proud of you. Thank you for your hard work."