In the living room, Chu Zhi was sitting on the sofa, reading a book.

suddenly--

The lights went out, the living room darkened, and moonlight enveloped the room.

Under the soft moonlight, Chu Zhi saw Xu Man slowly walk out, wearing a black dress with the neckline slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone and a hint of skin, adding a touch of unintentional sexiness to her overall look.

She paired it with a pair of stiletto heels, which not only lengthened her leg lines but also added a touch of confidence and composure to her gait.

Her long, slightly wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders, soft and smooth, swaying gently in the breeze.

She exudes the beauty of a mature and intellectual woman.

Xu Man approached Chu Zhiye with a clattering sound and said, "Chu Zhiye, do you dare to say you have no interest in me?"

Chu Zhi also shook his head: "No."

"Really?" Xu Man moved a few more steps closer.

He gave the same answer.

Xu Man moved closer, their faces almost touching, just three centimeters apart.

At this moment, the two were very close, and could almost feel each other's breath.

Chu Zhiye still had a faint smile on his face: "No."

Their eyes met.

Suddenly, Xu Man panicked, a strange sense of unease rising from the depths of her heart.

She seemed to owe Chu Zhiye a great deal.

She was at a loss for what to do.

Xu Man immediately retreated, then fled back to her bedroom in an escape manner.

After closing the door, Xu Man covered her face, which was extremely flushed and burning hot.

Damn it!

How could I have such a thought?

"Chu Zhi and I are just landlord and tenant, nothing more. He helps me deal with my father, and I let him live here for free. We each have our own needs, that's all."

Xu Man comforted herself, saying, "After what just happened, I was clearly defeated. No, I can't let Chu Zhi know that I've admitted defeat."

Xu Man decided to muster her courage and look Chu Zhiye in the eye one more time.

She opened the door again, but Chu Zhi was no longer in the living room; he had gone back to his room to sleep.

Xu Man slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's good that he's not here."

... ...

Because Xu Hui approved of Chu Zhiye, Xu Man obtained many benefits in the company.

With this, Xu Man was able to fully demonstrate her abilities in the company and handle company affairs with greater ease.

She became even more dedicated to her work.

She often goes out in the morning and works overtime until the early hours of the morning, showing the aura of a strong woman.

Compared to Xu Man, Chu Zhiye was much more relaxed.

I get off work fixed hours every day, doing my job during working hours, and once I leave work, I don't touch any work-related matters.

On this day, Chu Zhi also came to the company.

Kang Bo stepped forward: "President Chu, a company has come to us hoping we will invest."

"Let's meet," Chu Zhi nodded.

His style of doing things is different from Chu Fang's. He adopts a laissez-faire approach to the company and his investment projects are also quite arbitrary. He randomly draws lots from a bunch of projects and then selects investment projects from the drawn projects.

It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not.

In comparison, Chu Zhi was more proactive.

Whenever he has time, he will meet with the investor for any project that comes to him.

Chu Zhiye had just returned to his office when he saw Kang Bo leading several men, two men and one woman.

The older man greeted Chu Zhiye with a smile, and Chu Zhiye responded in the same manner.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while.

The investor then submitted his company's information and data, hoping that Founder Investment would invest to expand the company's scale.

"Our company is in a period of rapid development, and its future is bright. Our clientele consists of high-net-worth individuals; you could say our clients are all very capable..."

The older man talked about his company and projects, while Chu Zhi flipped through the documents and files.

"Mr. Chu, as long as you invest in our company, I guarantee you a satisfactory rate of return."

Chu Zhi also raised his head and said with a smile, "Thank you, but I have a small question."

"Go ahead and ask."

How many people were there when your company was first established?

"Does this have anything to do with our cooperation?"

"I think so."

The older man said, "When our company started, there were eleven of us. We all came together with great ambition, determined to make a name for ourselves. I remember every single employee clearly. Xiao Zhu was the youngest in our company, loved playing games, and also loved slacking off..."

The older man then recounted the employees who started his company, and even remembered their habits.

“President Li has a very good memory,” Chu Zhiye said.

“Those employees were with me when I started building this business. I’ve always kept them in my heart. I promised to make money with them, and I’ve never forgotten that.”

Chu Zhi chatted with Mr. Li for a while, then said, "Mr. Li, I have understood everything. As for whether or not to invest, I still need to consider it carefully. I hope you don't mind."

"OK."

Then, Mr. Li and two subordinates left Founder Investment.

After the three left, Chu Zhi also said to Kang Bo, "Don't let those three people come to our company again."

"Why?" Kang Bo asked, puzzled. "You were having a good chat with them."

"They are liars."

"ah?"

Chu Zhi finally understood why her father hadn't handed over the investment business to Kang Bo.

He laughed and said, "You can spend some money to bribe that female secretary, and I believe you'll get a real answer."

Kang Bo then left.

A short while later, Kang Bo came in again, patting his chest; "Luckily, thankfully, President Chu, you had the eye to spot the swindler, otherwise our company's investment would have been lost."

He just spent money to bribe the secretary and found out that Mr. Li was a swindler who was just trying to cheat investors out of their money.

A question popped into Kang Bo's mind: "President Chu, how did you figure that out?"

He had reviewed all the documents provided by General Manager Li and had also checked whether the company actually existed and whether it had any business operations. However, all the information he found was true and not fabricated.

That's why he was able to get Mr. Li to meet Chu Zhiye; otherwise, Mr. Li wouldn't have been able to get into Founder Investment.

Mr. Li's plan was flawless, so why was Chu Zhi able to recognize it so quickly?

Kang Bo was puzzled.

Chu Zhi also explained, "When that General Manager Li was speaking just now, his eyes darted left and right. He avoided making eye contact with me and frequently touched his nose. In behavioral science, this is a classic example of lying."

"Moreover, I asked Mr. Li what the company looked like when it was first established, and Mr. Li answered in great detail."

"Is going to go into details not good either?" Kang Bo asked.

Chu Zhi also said, "Do you remember how many people were at the beginning of Founder Investment? What were their behavioral habits like?"

Kang Bo fell into reminiscence, then shook his head.

Providing excessive details and explanations is also a characteristic of lying, especially when the timeframe is so long.

Kang Bo suddenly realized what was going on, then sighed, "Luckily, President Chu, you noticed something today, otherwise we would have suffered losses. I can't believe I didn't see it; I've wasted my life for decades."

Kang Bo thought he was very good at judging people, but Chu Zhiye taught him a lesson today.

He couldn't help but feel that he was very stupid.

Chu Zhi also comforted him, saying, "Uncle Kang, everyone has their own strengths and advantages. There's no need to be sad about it. Your contributions to Founder Group are obvious to all."

Kang Bo may not be good at judging people, but he is reliable and steady. Over the years, he has managed the company with very few mistakes.

That alone is already quite impressive.