Chapter 99

Yexi is now at the teahouse discussing matters. Normally, she wouldn't answer any calls at this time, but it's Su Mu's. As long as it's Su Mu's call, no matter what she's doing, she would immediately pick up. And before she could even say anything, the tender words came from the other end of the line.

"I miss you..."

Yexi's heartstrings were gently stirred; she could feel Su Mu's sincerity. Suppressing the emotion in her heart, she smiled and said, "I miss you too, don't worry, we'll meet soon!"

"What do you mean?" Su Mu asked, puzzled.

"Temporarily confidential!" Yexi said playfully.

Since Yexi didn't explain, Su Mu didn't ask any more questions. The two chatted casually until Yexi's phone was about to run out of battery. Li Letian came out of the private room and, seeing Yexi's face beaming with happiness, couldn't help but tease her.

"Are you thinking of my brother? Look at how you're煲电话粥 (chatting on the phone), it's making me feel all mushy."

"You can block your ears if it's mushy." Yexi was tender to Su Mu, but that didn't mean she would buy Li Letian's act.

And Li Letian? He didn't dare to challenge Yexi. No way, after all, she was his current benefactor, and her boyfriend was the chief appraiser of the entire Spring and Autumn Auction House.

"Alright, consider it unsaid! But are you sure you don't need me to accompany you the day after tomorrow?" Li Letian asked.

"No need!" Yexi shook her head, and her expression naturally turned more serious as she spoke about the matter at hand, "Letian, your task is to expand the Beijing market. Take advantage of the solid foundation we've laid in the auction house and start operating in Beijing. This time, I and Zheng Mu will handle the trip to Heishan Town."

"Got it!" Li Letian laughed.

As the party involved, Su Mu had no idea what Yexi was planning. His top priority now was to arrange the inspection team's visit the day after tomorrow. Whether it's Hongfeng Aquatic Products or Giant Group, he couldn't be careless; he had to take it seriously.

"Where are you, my dear?"

Just as Su Mu was casually strolling down the main street of Xingtang County, his phone rang. The alluring voice on the other end made his bones feel weak. No one but the incomparable Zhou Ci could do this.

"I'm in the county!" Su Mu laughed, "How's everything going? Can you come the day after tomorrow?"

"I'm calling you about this. I'm not feeling well these past two days, so I've entrusted the inspection to Zhong Yan. She will contact you when she arrives. And I don't plan to come the day after tomorrow; it's too rushed. Zhong Yan is fine, so they will go to Heishan Town tomorrow. You can arrange it for me then." Zhou Ci said coquettishly.

Not feeling well? A black line appeared on Su Mu's forehead. This woman really knows how to pick her timing. But it doesn't matter; Zhong Yan coming is fine too. As Zhou Ci's absolute confidante, Zhong Yan quitting her job at Yajuzhu to help Zhou Ci didn't surprise Su Mu at all. After all, Zhou Ci, who had been in charge of Yajuzhu for so many years, wouldn't have gotten this far without a few trusted people.

The Zhou Group could be established in such a short time not only because of Zhou Ci's connections but also with the help of a few key people. Without them, it would have been impossible to set up the Zhou Group so quickly.

"Alright, let Zhong Yan come tomorrow, I'll make the arrangements!" Su Mu said.

"I trust you to handle it, my dear, but I can't serve you. How about you take Zhong Yan too? Hehe, don't worry, she's my good friend, I'll talk her into it, hehe!"

"You..."

Hearing Zhou Ci's coquettish and provocative laughter, Su Mu was momentarily stunned. The black line on his forehead instantly turned into three. He shouted fiercely, "You wait, I'll deal with you harshly next time we meet!"

"Come on, come on, I'm waiting for you to deal with me, my heart is so scared... hehe..."

Teased by Zhou Ci, Su Mu's mood became much more pleasant than before. Thinking about how Zhong Yan would be leading the Zhou Group to inspect the bamboo shoot tea the next day, Su Mu didn't hesitate and quickly took a car back to Heishan Town.

An inspection is about on-site investigation. For the Zhou Group, it's about the planting location of the bamboo shoot tea, the natural conditions, the taste, etc. To know these things, one must enter the mountains of Heishan Town, and some places are even dangerous. In such a situation, without a guide and without safety measures, it would be a dereliction of duty.

All the reports have been made, and all the preparations have been made. The only thing Su Mu needs to do now is wait for the inspection team to arrive.

In the office of the Xingtang County magistrate.

Zhao Rui'an stood by the window, watching Liang Changgui disappear in the rising smoke. He didn't even think about it when Su Mu came to report on his work and rejected him. This wasn't because Zhao Rui'an didn't want the credit. If he didn't want it, he would have driven Liang Changgui away too. The reason he didn't do that and even made Su Mu leave in front of Liang Changgui was to send a message to Su Mu: I, Zhao Rui'an, am the county magistrate of Xingtang, and you don't have the right to be arrogant in front of me!

Now, I, Zhao Rui'an, also have a group of people around me. You, Su Mu, are just a town mayor. Although you have some backing, after a few tests, I found that Mayor Li Xinghua isn't that familiar with you. If Mayor Li really had to choose, he would definitely choose me over you. Su Mu, without Mayor Li's special treatment, you won't find it easy to continue in the political arena.

"Relying on Nie Yue, do you think Nie Yue can protect you? Su Mu, daring to betray me, I'll show you the consequences of betraying me!" If someone were in the office at this moment, they would see that Zhao Rui'an's face was full of malice.

The next day, as the morning sun enveloped the entire Heishan Town, a bus screeched to a stop in front of the Heishan Town government building. After six people got off the bus, Zhong Yan finally appeared.

"Welcome to Heishan Town for the Zhou Group's investment inspection!" Su Mu stepped forward, shook hands with Zhong Yan, and said with a smile.

As the mayor of Heishan Town, such a reception should naturally be handled by Su Mu. Of course, if Liang Changgui were here, it would be different. However, to prepare for the main event the next day, Liang Changgui didn't return to the town and stayed in the county to make preparations. Therefore, the task of receiving the Zhou Group fell to Su Mu.