Chapter 81 Chapter 81
Although Liang Sinan's voice was soft, he did not avoid others. The colleagues who were close by could still hear every word he said, and they could also see Zhong Xinli's face turning red and white.
Zhong Xinli felt like she had something stuck in her throat. She had come here to spread gossip, which wasn't an honest way to begin with, and now the real person had shown up to slap her in the face, making her even more embarrassed.
She couldn't figure out what kind of ability An Jiyue had that could make the two people in front of her defend her unreservedly.
As for what Liang Sinan said, it hit the pain point in her heart exactly - Zhong Xinli was very tired of the messy personnel in the business world, and even more tired of having to take care of her family's face all the time and not be able to show her own edges at all.
Humiliation, confusion, sadness...all kinds of emotions came over her, and Zhong Xinli stood there in a daze for a long time.
The scene was very embarrassing for a while.
Shen Xingyu, who couldn't bear to see the beautiful woman in trouble, softened his heart. He stepped forward, helped Zhong Xinli and left quickly.
The colleagues in the secondary business department showed no mercy and started applauding before Zhong Xinli even walked out of the company's door. Everyone looked like they had gotten revenge and saluted Lu Ye and Liang Sinan who were standing side by side.
Lu Ye's face didn't look good.
He could tell that Liang Sinan's words, seemingly meant to save him, were actually a tacit approval of An Jiyue and Liang Sinan's engagement. Even if he completely trusted her and didn't take it seriously, facing Liang Sinan's tacit approval and seal of approval, it was hard for Lu Ye to remain calm.
Especially after last night, he had completely determined that he had her, and on such a matter of principle, he would never give in.
Lu Ye took a half step forward and cleared his throat. When faced with Zhong Xinli's near-hysterical revelations, he had been very frugal with his words, not bothering to say a single word. But now, Lu Ye wasn't going to remain silent any longer.
"About me and Anshi Capital's chairman, An Jiyue, we..."
Liang Sinan moved quickly, grabbed the back of Lu Ye's shirt, put his hand on his shoulder, and then took half a step forward to be level with Lu Ye again.
Liang Sinan interrupted Lu Ye's righteous announcement: "Chief Lu's roadshow yesterday was really wonderful, and the Liang Group was also very interested. Although I was fortunate enough to listen to the entire show on site, there are still a few points I would like to discuss with you in detail. I wonder if your time is convenient now?"
Lu Ye frowned slightly, but before he could say anything, his assistant came forward and said, "I've checked the schedule. The chief only has forty minutes available."
Liang Sinan patted his shoulder generously: "Enough. Let's go inside and talk?"
When colleagues in the secondary business department saw that Lu Ye had brought in another extremely promising big client, they all ran back to their seats and started working, wanting to leave a high-quality and professional impression on the client.
The Liang Group! The established leader in City G! If we take it over, we'll open up a new channel for financial services in the South China market!
The chaos quickly subsided and the company returned to normal in an orderly manner.
Lu Ye brought a new teacup to Liang Sinan, and after the other party sat down, he was the first to speak.
"In order to avoid unnecessary conflict, I might as well state my position first: I don't believe a single word of your engagement with Jiyue."
Liang Sinan looked up calmly, and the tea he had just drunk rolled over before he could swallow it with great difficulty.
Lu Ye's voice was as clear as a cold pine tree. He turned his back to the desk, his hands resting on it. His expression was calm, but the abyss in his dark eyes was bottomless.
Liang Sinan smiled: "I don't know if you are saying this to me or to yourself."
He knew that Lu Ye had not transferred his feelings to An Jiuyue for many years, but it really surprised him that it had reached this point.
In Liang Sinan's life, emotional investment was devalued very early on. Even the blood-thicker-than-water ties of family could be severed, let alone the love between men and women. Whether it was worth it or not was something that had to be weighed against the pros and cons before making a decision.
Why is Lu Ye so devoted to An Jiuyue?
"Is it because of the An family's background and assets?"
Lu Ye laughed at himself sadly: "You probably don't know why we broke up in the first place——"
Liang Sinan waved his hand: "Who doesn't have the ambition of a scholar? After being beaten by society, you finally learned to take shortcuts?"
Lu Ye had a cold face, his eyes were cold, and he even clenched his fists. Liang Sinan suspected that he would rush over and fight with him in the next second.
But he seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly he couldn't suppress a smile and raised the corner of his lips: "If you think so, it's fine. I gave my heart and in return I got the confidence of someone backing me up. Ji Yue invested in me, and naturally she also received a satisfactory return. So, we both get what we need?"
The investment made yesterday morning paid off last night, and he was certain that both parties were very satisfied with the input-output ratio.
Lu Ye walked back to the table, sat down calmly, and leaned back comfortably, his waist supported softly but firmly.
He smiled faintly: "I don't have to prove myself to you."
If he preferred shortcuts, he would have more than one option. But whether it was a shortcut or the Shu Road, the only one he wanted to choose was An Jiyue's.
Over the years, his superiors, colleagues, and friends have all tried to introduce him to other people, but no matter how outstanding and dazzling the target was, he could not feel the slightest attraction.
Lu Ye is paranoid. That's the assessment of anyone who's spent time with him. It's not just his perfectionism at work, but also his demanding standards for a partner. But if they'd seen Lu Ye and An Jiyue together, they'd doubt their judgment—too many paranoias and principles, Lu Ye would even bend his boundaries for An Jiyue.
In other words, his bottom line is An Jiuyue herself.
It seemed that he could do nothing without her.
Liang Sinan stared at this man who was as light as ink. He was sober and stubborn, and wishful thinking that the woman he loved was absolutely innocent. To him, the saying "three people make a tiger" was an untenable lie, and only his own judgment was worth trusting.
Liang Sinan sighed. This guy was lucky. He made the right bet.
"Yue'er is indeed not engaged to me." He admitted bluntly, defeated, "But the news of the engagement is true. I asked her to cooperate with me and revealed this false marriage to related parties at the Liang Group's thank-you dinner."
Lu Ye looked calm and motioned him to continue.
Liang Sinan leaned back leisurely and tiredly, his hand resting on the back of his head. "I need the news of the upcoming marriage between the Liang and An families to calm down those old guys who are changing their minds according to the situation. Of course, we didn't announce the engagement publicly in the form of a statement, it was just a small-scale announcement. Next, I will go and discuss the acquisition matters with them one by one. After the dust settles, I will tell them the truth about the engagement."
Lu Ye remained indifferent. Liang Sinan was afraid that he would think too much, so he explained: "The engagement between Yue'er and me has only been mentioned one-on-one to a few important related parties. Even if other insignificant people heard about it, they would not spread it around. Don't worry about that."
"Even the Zhong family knows about it. Mr. Liang still needs to move faster." Lu Ye expressed his opinion calmly, accepting Liang Sinan's explanation in its entirety. He even said, "If you need my help—"
Liang Sinan was cheered up, this was exactly why he came here.
"Yes." He looked into Lu Ye's eyes and said simply, "Stock price."
Certain operations, if explained too clearly, would no longer be legal. Liang Sinan stared at Lu Ye with eagle-like eyes, stopping just enough.
He wanted Lu Ye to personally evaluate the Liang Group, be bearish on Liang shares, and lower the stock price. With such expectations, Liang Sinan's operation during the acquisition would also be extremely advantageous.
Liang Sinan had heard Lu Ye's roadshow and knew a lot about his achievements over the years. He was sure that if he only said these two words, Lu Ye would be able to guess his intention.
Lu Ye paused, his eyes darkening. He returned his gaze to the widescreen in front of him and said softly, "I always thought it was overestimated."
Cheng Qiming's numerous unfinished projects over the years have severely damaged the Liang Group. The current high stock price is entirely supported by various manipulated financial reports. It's like a colorful bubble rising higher and higher, just waiting for a pair of hands to reveal the truth, and it will burst with a poke.
Seeing that he already knew what he was thinking, Liang Sinan regained his relaxed and confident demeanor and drank his tea slowly.
"However, sooner or later, Liang's performance will improve."
Lu Ye started typing on the keyboard again, leaving Liang Sinan aside. Liang Sinan looked at his empty teacup and left tactfully.
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The public subscription period was incredibly busy. Not only did he have to continue the roadshow, but he also had to gather aggregated data from various channels. Lu Ye worked until the evening, when he finally had a chance to breathe.
The phone, which had been quiet all day, was now filled with dozens of messages.
Jiyue: I just finished an online meeting. I'm so tired.
Jiyue: There's nothing good to eat at takeout nearby. I'm uncomfortable walking and don't want to go out to eat. I'm crying.
Jiyue: I've been revising the script all afternoon, and when I finished, it was already this late. Have you eaten yet? Should I wait for you to come back and eat together?
[Jiyue: He didn't even respond to messages from a major client. Has Chief Lu grown too powerful, or has he found another financial backer?]
Lu Ye, who had been frowning all day, smiled unconsciously and picked out some key points to reply.
[Lu Ye: If walking doesn't feel comfortable, just lie down for a while. I'll help you apply some swelling-reducing ointment when we get back.]
Lu Ye: Reporting today's results to our key clients. We've indeed attracted quite a few new subscribers, but no one has yet surpassed you. Congratulations on retaining the top spot. You can continue to enjoy my exclusive services.
[Lu Ye: If you're hungry, eat first. If you're not hungry, wait for me to eat together.]
After thinking about it, he retracted the last sentence and rephrased it.
Lu Ye: Find something to eat first, and I'll take you out for a late-night snack.
【An Jiyue: What about you? 】
Lu Ye didn't reply. He was hurriedly tidying up his desk, getting ready to call it a day.
His main meal, of course, had to be eaten at home. Not only did he have to eat it, but he also had to savor it thoroughly.
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