A basic agreement was signed.
Shen Xingang left without saying a word.
The four district chiefs were shocked and couldn't understand why Shen Xingang would agree to such outrageous conditions. Given the size of the Shengli Group, even if it was facing difficulties now, it wouldn't necessarily go bankrupt, right? When they first arrived, he arrogantly claimed that he would take all the orders, but now, he actually agreed to join the Linglong Chamber of Commerce and submit to their management.
The changes happened so fast, I couldn't keep up at all.
However, they all understood that the key to this matter lay in the two documents that Chen Zhe had just taken out, or more precisely, in the first document.
"Mr. Chen, how exactly did you convince him? What did you show him?"
Wan Ya couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
Chen Zhe smiled and said, "It's just some management stuff, nothing serious."
Wan Ya wasn't stupid, nor were the other three district chiefs, but they all wisely refrained from asking further questions. For them, as long as the negotiations today yielded results and both sides could reach a cooperation agreement, that would be a good thing.
When Chen Zhe and Lin Meiyu went downstairs and got into the car...
Lin Meiyu suddenly looked at Chen Zhe beside her; "You're hiding something from me, aren't you?"
Chen Zhe's eyes flickered; "No."
"Hehe, are you sure you don't?"
"No, really."
"Chen Zhe, I know you pretty well. I hope you'll tell me the truth: who's really behind you?"
"Sister Lin, why would you ask that? No one is standing behind me."
“I’ve seen those documents. They’ve exposed the Shen family’s secrets to you. You don’t have that kind of ability, and most people don’t have that kind of ability either. The person who can produce these documents must be an extremely powerful person, or at least someone with a very deep background.”
It's no wonder Lin Meiyu was suspicious; she knew Chen Zhe's background well enough to know that it was impossible for him to do such a thing.
Shen Xingang thought the same way. The reason he agreed to Chen Zhe's request was not because he was afraid of Chen Zhe, but because he was afraid of the person who had taken out the information and was hiding it behind the scenes.
In fact, not only the two of them, but everyone present tonight knew clearly that there was definitely someone else behind Chen Zhe.
But none of them could guess who that person was.
Chen Zhe asked Zhang Kai to go out and keep watch. After closing the car door, he told Lin Meiyu a story...
...
In the apartment, the agreement signed with Shen Xingang was handed to Hu Ling.
Hu Ling was very satisfied after reading it.
"Previously, we were just acquiring some insignificant assets from them, which didn't involve any real technology. Now, being able to get involved in their management is what's truly useful."
"Sister Hu, do you think they believe the story you told me?"
Hu Ling had anticipated this when Chen Zhe set off to discuss cooperation.
Many people know Chen Zhe's background; he has no chance of intimidating Shen Xingang.
Hu Ling smiled; "Who was that person you were asking?"
"Sister Lin."
"Hehe, just as I expected, Sister Lin couldn't help but ask, where are Wan Ya and the others?"
"District Chief Wan and the others wanted to ask, but they were brushed off."
"You can't fool me for long."
“I understand that, so I want to ask you, is the story you told me reliable?”
Hu Ling's story goes like this: Behind Linglong Club, and behind Hu Ling herself, there has always been a mysterious person. That person has a very deep background and many tricks up their sleeve. Hu Ling was able to become rich entirely because of that person. Now that Hu Ling is dead, that person has turned to support Chen Zhe...
"Whether the story is reliable or not is not important. What matters is that it is reasonable. When I came to Donghai, many people speculated that the reason I had achieved such success must be because I had a powerful figure behind me. I never argue about this. Let them say what they want. The more outrageous their stories are, the more powerful their background is exaggerated. This is also a way for me to intimidate others. Chen Zhe, do you know what the biggest difference is between you and me?"
Chen Zhe hesitated for a moment; "We come from different backgrounds."
"No, or rather, not entirely right. The biggest difference between you and me is that people know your secrets too well."
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhe fell silent.
Hu Ling continued, “When I came to Donghai, no one knew what I was there for. When this seemingly frail woman suddenly appeared at some important occasions, some people started to speculate. At first, they guessed that I was the woman of a mafia boss, then they guessed that I was the mistress of a big company boss, or the mistress of a high-ranking official. Haha, sometimes they are just scared by their own speculations. I wasn’t actually as scary as they said. The truth was that I had just suffered heavy losses in another place. If I couldn’t make it in Donghai, then I would never have a chance to turn my life around.”
"This is my true situation, but many people don't know it. As for you! Your situation is too easy to understand. People can find out from your ex-girlfriend, your classmates, your friends, and your family that you are a person with absolutely no background. Do you know what it means to have no background? It means that you are in a position where you can be bullied at any time. That's why Shen Xingang doesn't take you seriously. The reason he agreed to sign this agreement today is because he's afraid. He's afraid of the person behind you."
"Also, those district chiefs and Mu Wanzhi don't really want to be your friends. They're all using you because you have no status or background. They can use you and then discard you at any time. Do you understand?"
Hu Ling's words were a bit harsh, but Chen Zhe knew in his heart that it was true.
He chuckled self-deprecatingly; "So, you think the same way they do. I'm the kind of person who can be used and discarded at any time."
"almost."
Hu Ling did not refute.
"but……"
She paused slightly; "I'm different from them in one way: I'm the one who truly brings you benefits, and you can't deny that, can you?"
"Indeed, I wouldn't be where I am today without you. I've heard you say that many times."
"The reason I've repeated this to you so many times is to make it clear to you: don't assume that everyone outside is kind. They approach you with their own agendas, and their primary motivation is always themselves. If you want to go further down the business path, you must analyze everything nakedly, without any emotional involvement. You can offend them, but never offend me, because I'm giving you a living, and they want a share of the profits. Do you understand this principle?"
Chen Zhe understood this perfectly well, which is why he still followed Hu Ling even though he knew she was using him.
He had previously vowed to let go of everything, but deep down he didn't really want to think that way.
I've worked so hard to get to where I am today, how could I possibly give up everything?
hehe.
But he had to say that he had to make Hu Ling understand that he also had a "naive" side, and let Hu Ling slowly "change" her naivety. He had to let Hu Ling keep manipulating him. If he showed absolute submission to someone like Hu Ling who doesn't trust others from the beginning, then she would only doubt him step by step. Only when she was disciplining others would he gradually trust her, because she trusted her control. So Chen Zhe had to become the kind of person who was "slowly controlled by her".
Chen Zhe's eyes gradually welled up with tears.
"Sister Hu, I didn't realize you had thought so much about me and considered so much for me. I've been arguing with you before, and I really feel ashamed."
Hu Ling smiled slightly.
[This fool tried to challenge me before, huh? I've got plenty of tricks up my sleeve, I'll make sure you're screwed.]
"It's good that you understand. You and I are on the same chain of interests. I would never harm you, understand?"
"I understand. I will never talk back to you again. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west."
"That's the right way to think about it. Alright, you've had a tough day too, so get some rest!"
Hearing Chen Zhe's surrender, Hu Ling felt particularly pleased and turned to walk into her room, swaying her hips.
After the door closed, Chen Zhe sneered, "You won't harm me? Only a fool would believe that."
...
After last night's negotiations.
Shen Xingang learned that there was someone behind Chen Zhe. He didn't know who it was, but it was definitely someone that his Shen family couldn't afford to offend.
He could easily investigate his company's information thoroughly and casually produce a set of data showing that his company had falsified accounts, with every single entry clearly documented. If this person wanted to, he could destroy the Shen family anytime, anywhere.
The Shen family's nearly century-old foundation, from his great-grandfather Shen Long to the present, has been built by generations of Shen family members who have worked hard for the family's prosperity. The Shen family absolutely cannot be destroyed in the hands of Shen Xingang.
The only condition for Linglong Club was to participate in management and take a portion of the shares. Compared to the safety of the Shen family, he clearly understood which was more important.
Considering the person behind Chen Zhe, Shen Xingang's attitude clearly changed a lot when they met again today to sign the follow-up agreement.
He was very polite inside and out, a stark contrast to how he had always treated Chen Zhe.
Sometimes, Chen Zhe felt a little uncomfortable with their politeness.
Because he kept calling him "President Chen" and looked at him intently while speaking, wasn't he being a little too "enthusiastic"?
"President Shen, I still prefer your old, unruly self. I'm a little flattered by your politeness."
Shen Xingang laughed heartily.
“President Chen, we used to have a lot of conflicts, but those are all in the past. I thought a lot last night. President Hu is dead, so I don’t need to hate you anymore. I seriously considered your suggestion last night and realized that letting you participate in management was the right decision. I’ve figured it out.”
[Heh, you old codger, you'd never understand. You're obviously afraid of the person behind me. Hu Ling's calculations are spot on; making someone feel like they have backing you really makes a difference.]
"I'm very pleased that Mr. Shen thinks this way. Let's have a pleasant cooperation!"
Chen Zhe extended his hand.
Shen Xingang shook hands with him, and with both hands.
He smiled sincerely and said, "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you. I hope that under Mr. Chen's leadership, our Shengli Group will get better and better."
"I will work hard for it, Mr. Shen. If I carry out reforms in the future, I hope you can support me behind the scenes."
"I support it, I will definitely support it!"
"Okay, then I'll state my first request..."
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