Chapter 86

As expected, the meeting concluded amicably, with both parties making concessions. A grand signing ceremony was held in the hall, and Zhang Yi and Chen Shuyuan, who had already known the outcome, deliberately magnified the impact of this cooperation, inviting journalists from Hongcheng early on. With the support of the planning teams from both groups, the news of this meeting was bound to spread throughout Hongcheng!

For Huaxin, the cooperation with the state-owned listed company, Zhonglei Group, was undoubtedly a strong boost to investors and developers in the sluggish real estate market, solidifying Huaxin's brand advantage. Zhonglei Group also hoped to use this cooperation to demonstrate its determination to enter Hongcheng and even Northern Jiangsu. By first acquiring the Maple Leaf Grand Hotel and then forming a strong alliance with Huaxin, these two major investments clearly aimed to tell other powerful but opportunity-lacking companies: "Zhonglei Group can offer you this opportunity; it's up to you to seize it!" At that time, Zhonglei Group's advantages would become evident, and the benefits would be maximized!

What should have been a mutually beneficial and joyful outcome was overshadowed by the "dog blood" incident! Despite Chen Shuyuan and Zhang Yi's efforts to control the situation within an effective range, they still held a grand celebration banquet in the evening, which allowed the senior executives of Huaxin and Zhonglei Group to further understand and interact with each other!

The banquet ended around nine o'clock in the evening. As the host, Zhang Yi saw Chen Shuyuan off to her car before turning back. In that moment, Zhang Yi gave Xiao Sheng a meaningful look, indicating that "Brother Xiao" would have to leave something behind for "Sister Zhang" to be satisfied.

On the way home after dropping Dai Muxue, Chen Shuyuan, who had not smiled at all due to the successful signing, was still troubled by the incident in the afternoon. The other party's purpose was clear: to prevent further cooperation between Huaxin and Zhonglei Group! Although Xiao Sheng had stopped the incident from escalating, if they could throw "dog blood" this time, they could do even more extreme things next time!

"Xiao Sheng..." Chen Shuyuan suddenly spoke, and Xiao Sheng met her gaze through the rearview mirror before responding:

"Is there something, Ms. Chen?"

"Did my father hire you just to protect me?"

"Hmm? Do you need any other special services, Ms. Chen?" Chen Shuyuan glared at Xiao Sheng through the mirror and continued:

"If I ask you to investigate someone else, how much more would it cost?"

"You mean Liu Jiming?" Chen Shuyuan did not speak, but her determined eyes revealed the answer. It seemed that the kind-hearted Chen Shuyuan, who had never harbored ill will towards anyone, was truly angry and had learned to use underhanded methods!

"Do you want to hear the truth? I've been following this person, but I'm short on manpower and just arrived in Hongcheng, making it difficult to conduct the investigation..." Hearing this, Chen Shuyuan felt a slight warmth in her heart. Regardless of anything else, Xiao Sheng was indeed very dedicated to his job!

"Can you send more people from your company? As for the money, I'll pay double!" Xiao Sheng couldn't help but show a bitter smile. Do you think the special forces are your personal army? Just give money and they'll come?

"This isn't about money, Ms. Chen. I understand your feelings, but some things can't be rushed! Why do others keep targeting Huaxin? It's because they are more eager to succeed and know how to use other forces to support themselves. This is progress, but it can't be too aggressive. Business is like war; whoever loses their cool first will expose their weakness. Just like in a game of Go, experts will throw out a few pieces to test your nerves, but the most fatal blow comes when you react to those pieces. Seeing through the surface to the essence is key! To be honest, Ms. Chen, I don't deny your talent and ability in management, but in business warfare, it's more about mental strategy and tactics! There's still a lot for you to learn!"

After hearing Xiao Sheng's words, Chen Shuyuan was deeply shocked. She had always thought of Xiao Sheng as someone who was smooth in handling affairs but not much else. She never expected him to have such a deep understanding of the workplace. Suddenly, she understood what Zhang Yi had told her before leaving and why Zhang Yi held Xiao Sheng, the bodyguard, in such high regard.

"According to what you said, I should just wait? Wait until the other party exposes their weakness?"

"Please, learn to apply what you've learned. You're usually so shrewd in handling affairs, but when it comes to scheming, you become brainless?"

"You..." Before Chen Shuyuan could continue, Xiao Sheng interrupted:

"Have you ever seen someone who is incompetent and always talks about it? That's his fatal flaw. Only by finding a way to force him to expose his weakness can you win! The crisis Huaxin is facing is both internal and external. Internally, Liu Jiming's aggressive behavior is making it hard for you to breathe and act. Externally, the cooperation with Zhonglei Group is being sabotaged. As a manager, you only need to make a few personnel adjustments to solve this seemingly formidable paper tiger. Tomorrow, hold a meeting and announce that you are entrusting the cooperation with Zhonglei Group to Liu Jiming. Won't that solve everything?"

Xiao Sheng's words completely changed Chen Shuyuan's perception of him. This move was indeed ruthless and effective!

"Cooperating with Zhonglei Group is currently Huaxin's top priority. If you entrust this task to Liu Jiming, if he succeeds, it will show your good judgment and broad-mindedness in reusing old hands without holding grudges. Given the current favorable prospects, if he fails, his reputation will be damaged, and he will be labeled as not considering the bigger picture, and people's hearts will turn to you. Liu Jiming is not stupid; he has been in the business for many years and has more experience than you. He can't miss the deeper meaning. So, he will have to do his best, even if he knows it's for your benefit. This will temporarily resolve the internal issue, and you can use this time to plan strategically. As for the external threat, how did Liu Jiming rise to power? You should know he has connections in all sorts of circles. If someone makes his life difficult, will he be willing? Use him as a pawn to force out the mastermind. You just need to be prepared to strike the fatal blow at the right moment, and everything will fall into place."

By the time Xiao Sheng finished speaking, the car had come to a steady stop in the courtyard. Chen Shuyuan, still in shock from Xiao Sheng's words, stared at him with wide eyes as he turned to face her. At that moment, her heart was thoroughly moved!

Touching his one-centimeter-long hair, Xiao Sheng gave his signature charming smile and said, word by word:

"Don't worship me; I'm just a legend!"

(Just like politics, the workplace is full of scheming and intrigue. The purpose of this chapter is to create a deeper connection between the protagonist and the female lead, setting the stage for their future relationship. The protagonist is very cool and awesome. Give him some flowers and VIP tickets to encourage him! The business battle is also the prelude to the climax.)

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