binnovel Chapter 22 Being plotted
Chapter 22 Being plotted
Upon arriving at the conference room, they saw Xie Lianzhou already waiting there.
"Zhiyi, the housekeeper just sent word that something happened to Grandpa. He had a heart attack and is in the hospital now. You..."
Xie Lianzhou said to her with a heavy expression,
Upon hearing her brother's words, Xie Zhiyi froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.
She tried to calm herself down. "I'm going to the hospital now. I'll leave the meeting to my brother."
He nodded, indicating that she could go without worry; he would handle things at the company.
She hurriedly said goodbye to her brother and headed towards the door.
On the way to the hospital, Xie Zhiyi's thoughts were in turmoil. Her grandfather always looked at her with a smile, listening to her recount the trivialities of her life, offering her encouragement and advice. Now that her grandfather was ill, she felt as if her world was collapsing along with him.
Finally, Xie Zhiyi arrived at the hospital. She frantically searched for her grandfather's room, silently praying that he would be alright. When she saw him lying on the hospital bed, tears streamed down her face again. Her grandfather was pale, his breathing weak, and he looked extremely frail. Xie Zhiyi held her grandfather's hand tightly, softly calling his name, hoping to give him some strength and comfort.
The doctor told Xie Zhiyi that her grandfather's condition was serious and required surgery. Xie Zhiyi nodded without hesitation, indicating her willingness to fully cooperate with the doctor's arrangements. She decided to stay by her grandfather's side and accompany him through this difficult time. Whether day or night, she refused to leave his side, afraid of missing any news about his condition.
"Doctor, how is my grandfather?" she asked the doctor anxiously.
The doctor removed his mask and said in a gentle yet firm tone, "Your grandfather's surgery was very successful, which is exciting news! The key now is to ensure he gets plenty of rest and a smooth recovery. Remember to avoid anything that might upset him." With that, the doctor gently patted Xie Zhiyi's shoulder, then turned and left, leaving only Grandpa Xie and Xie Zhiyi in the quiet ward.
She gazed silently at her grandfather, who lay unconscious on the hospital bed, her eyes filled with complex emotions. His peaceful face pained her, but also stirred up endless worries deep within her. She sat quietly by the bedside, her hands tightly holding his, as if drawing strength from his faint warmth. Time passed slowly, and a heavy silence filled the ward.
Here, in the DW Group conference room
A tall man entered the meeting room, wearing a black mask, and sat down opposite Xie Lianzhou.
He began, "I am Fu Shiling, representative of Wanshen Group. You may also call me EIVIS." As he spoke, he politely extended his hand to the other person.
Xie Lianzhou: "I'm sorry, we are not cooperating with Wan Shen, we are cooperating with the Fu family."
He then continued, "Mr. Xie, haven't you heard? Mr. Fu of the Fu Group has already given up on cooperating with you. If he were to cooperate in good faith, why would he make you wait so long and stand you up?"
He continued, “I’m so sorry, Mr. Lu was supposed to come and discuss the cooperation with you in person, but he had an urgent matter to attend to, which might take some time. He was worried that this would have a negative impact on our cooperation, so he specifically asked me to come over. I hope I haven’t caused you too much trouble. If you have any questions or need further communication, please feel free to let me know, and I will do my best to help you resolve them.”
Xie Lianzhou was also surprised. He had never heard of the Fu family abandoning their cooperation. He looked at the person in front of him with some doubt.
As if she had anticipated his question, Fu Shiling calmly pulled a small, exquisite, shimmering gold seal from her suit pocket—Wan Shen's exclusive seal! She gently placed it on the table, then took out Wan Shen's contract, her eyes firm and confident as she said, "This is Wan Shen's seal, unique in the entire world! If I brought a fake, there would definitely be flaws that would give me away, and you could hold me accountable, wouldn't you?"
Xie Lianzhou carefully examined the stamp in front of him, and the doubt in his eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a satisfied smile.
He nodded in agreement, saying, "After all, we're in business, and we value meticulousness. If counterfeit goods are mixed in, we'll all be implicated! Don't you agree, Mr. Fu?"
After saying that, he gave Fu Shiling a meaningful look.
Fu Shiling remained silent, merely offering a polite smile in response. In truth, he had heard of the Fu Group's subsidiary in Yuncheng before. For a long time, he had secretly longed to control it.
Now, we have finally ushered in such a rare opportunity, all thanks to Fu Shiyue.
Nancheng Airport
Fu Shiyue sat there with a cold expression, his entire body seemingly shrouded in a heavy aura. His eyes were icy and sharp, fixed on Xiao Yun in front of him, sending chills down one's spine.
He held a plane ticket in his hand and unceremoniously threw it at Xiao Yun, coldly questioning, "This is the fastest ticket you told me you booked?"
His voice was filled with anger and disappointment; every word was like a sharp sword, piercing Xiao Yun's ears. It was clear that Fu Shiyue was extremely angry and deeply dissatisfied with Xiao Yun's behavior.
"That's impossible! I booked the earliest flight to Lanzhou, how did it become an evening flight? And we even had an appointment with DW, this..." He glanced at his watch, "I'm afraid this time..."
His face was extremely grim, and he said in an icy tone, "I'm afraid someone has secretly sabotaged our journey to Lan City, deliberately altering the schedule." He paused slightly at this point, then continued, "Not only that, they also attempted to make us break our promise to DW, thereby damaging our cooperative relationship."
Upon hearing Fu Shiyue's words, the other person frowned and said, "Most people in this business world are eager to steal your business. With so many companies and so many people, how could you possibly know who it is?"
Fu Shiyue snorted coldly and slowly said, "In this world, the person who truly hates me to the bone is Fu Shiling."
In the spacious and bright conference room, Xie Lianzhou and Fu Shiling sat facing each other, as if there was an invisible chasm between them.
A woman was sitting next to Fu Shiling. She gently stood up, took out a thick cooperation agreement from a folder, and carefully handed it to Xie Lianzhou.
After taking the agreement, he didn't immediately flip through it. Instead, he placed it on the table, tapped the surface lightly with his fingers, and stared coldly at Fu Shiling, saying, "President Fu, this cooperation agreement you've presented doesn't really show your group's sincerity. How am I supposed to reach an agreement with you on this?"
After speaking, Xie Lianzhou's lips curled into a slight, almost imperceptible, mocking smile, and he casually crossed his legs. He leaned back comfortably in his chair, as if the whole world was under his control. His deep, sharp eyes now radiated an undisguised arrogance and confidence.
This arrogance did not stem from ignorance or conceit, but from an absolute confidence in his own abilities deep within him. At this moment, he was like a dazzling star, brilliant yet unattainable. However, faced with such a forceful questioning, Fu Shiling did not panic or fall silent as everyone expected.
It's important to know that Fu Shiling is not the kind of person who would back down like a coward! He calmly straightened his crisp coat, then suddenly raised his head, his sharp gaze fixed on Xie Lianzhou, and said without flinching, "As far as I know, your DW company has been mired in losses for the past two years! Do you only know how to pursue high profits without ever seriously examining your company's appalling financial situation?" His voice was powerful and resonant, each word carrying a heavy weight, making everyone take notice.
“You…” He stared wide-eyed at Fu Shiling in disbelief, a strange sense of panic rising within him. It was as if the secrets hidden deep within his heart had been completely exposed to the other party, and this feeling of being seen through made him extremely uncomfortable.
He tried to find a flaw in Fu Shiling's eyes, but only saw a deep and calm gaze. Fu Shiling's serene face seemed to conceal endless wisdom, which filled him with awe.
At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the surrounding air became unusually heavy.
He thought to himself: It seems this man in front of me is not to be underestimated. I originally thought he was just someone Wan Shen casually sent to sign contracts, but now, this man is someone I really cannot underestimate.
Just then, Fu Shiling suddenly smiled slightly and said softly, "What's wrong? Just say what you want to say."
These words pierced the stalemate like a sharp sword, bringing him a sense of relief. He took a deep breath, composed himself, and replied, "Nothing, I just thought the weather was nice today." The two exchanged a smile, and the atmosphere instantly eased.
But he knew in his heart that this contest had only just begun.
"If Wan Shen can successfully cooperate with DW, it will be a timely rain after a long drought, especially for DW's current tight financial situation. The best part is that the whole process will be done without anyone noticing, and no one else will be able to detect anything amiss..."
He thoughtfully fiddled with the fountain pen in his hand, which had been worn smooth and shiny from being handled so much.
At the same time, his gaze seemed to be drawn by an invisible thread, drifting from time to time towards Xie Lianzhou sitting to the side.