DO NOT VOTE!!
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Chapter 761: Request For Help Is Denied
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
"Nope," Zhai Yunsheng replied. His answer was crisp and sharp whilst his attitude remained arrogant and haughty.
Upon hearing Zhai Yunsheng's words, Wei Qirui's face was distorted with anger.
"Master Sheng, is this how you treat members of the Loyalty Alliance?"
"Are you playing dumb? Have you lost your memory or do you think I'm stupid or something?" Zhai Yunsheng replied as he raised his eyebrows.
At that moment, Wei Qirui's words lacked confidence: "I don't understand what you're saying."
"Well, take a good think about it then. As long as your brain exists within your skull, you should remember what happened."
Wei Qirui was so angry that he suddenly stood up.
"Okay, okay. Since you're all heartless, I don't expect anything from you guys!"
Then, Wei Qirui slammed the door and left.
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As his pleas for help were fruitless, Wei Qirui attempted to do other things in order to save his company.
"Investigate the boss of Broken Waves!"
"Boss, we've already looked into it. The company's representative's identity is incredibly ordinary. There's nothing special about him. We couldn't find any useful information."
"Is there nothing at all?"
"The man is from another country. Other than basic information such as name and age, there's no other useful information. Furthermore, the man's probably just a figurehead. We know nothing about the core members of Broken Waves."
"What?! So you mean you couldn't find any useful information at all?! Useless!"
Wei Qirui was incredibly angry after interacting with Zhai Yunsheng.
And thus, his assistant could only hang his head and be obediently reprimanded.
If they couldn't think of a good solution, then their stocks would continue to fall tomorrow.
As Wei Qirui was becoming desperate, he went to ask Zhang Xuming for help. He mentioned that they previously planned to cooperate.
Perhaps, this was the only way to save his company.
However, Zhang Xuming told Wei Qirui that he was no longer responsible for the matters of Xuming Medical Manufacturers.
Therefore, it was useless to speak to him. If Wei Qirui wanted to talk to someone, he had to speak to Zhang Xuming's successor.
And thus, Wei Qirui could only beg Zhang Xuming to give him the contact information of his successor.
After a fair bit of convincing, Wei Qirui finally obtained the contact information from Zhang Xuming.
Even so, Zhang Xuming only gave him a way to contact his successor through a private software application.
And thus, Wei Qirui registered for an account and went to contact someone called: "Second Master."
[I've been looking forward to meeting you for a long time. It's an honor to finally speak to you. My name is Wei Qirui. I'm from the Wei Group.]
After a while, Wei Qirui sent another message.
[Has Mr. Zhang mentioned our latest project to you?]
After waiting for a long time, Wei Qirui still did not receive a response from the other person.
And thus, he sent another message through.
[Are you free anytime soon? Could we meet up to talk about this?]
However, the other person still did not respond.
If it weren't for the situation right now, Wei Qirui would definitely not do this.
After waiting for a long time, Wei Qirui finally received a response from "Second Master."
[12 pm tomorrow. The twelfth floor of Xuming Medical. CEO's office.]
When he saw this message, Wei Qirui let out a sigh of relief.
This was the first step. As long as he could meet up with the other person, everything else would be much simpler to accomplish.
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Chapter 762: Friend or Foe?
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
"Master Sheng, we've looked into the company named Broken Waves. However, we could only find very little information on the company. As of now, we still can't figure out why they went after the Wei Group. It could still potentially be a coincidence."
Han Mengyu was still baffled after he asked his men to track down and investigate Broken Waves.
"Hmm, perhaps they just somehow managed to get information that could be used against the Wei Group?" Xing Wei guessed.
After all, Wei Qirui had been quite reckless in the past two years.
Of course, Zhai Yunsheng intentionally indulged his actions. This inflated his ego and made him think that he could make a stand against the Zhai family.
On the other hand, Wei Qirui was also really unclean with his operations. He left behind a lot of evidence that he assumed would not be discovered by others.
Therefore, it was possible for someone to catch onto this. That person could make a large profit off this matter.
And thus, Han Mengyu asked Zhai Yunsheng: "Master Sheng, if Broken Waves eventually gets into a dispute with the Wei Group, should we just sit back and watch what happens?"
Currently, Zhai Yunsheng was seated in a chair. There was a whiskey glass filled with milk in front of him.
One of his fingers tapped away on the armrest of his chair.
His eyes looked out the window and to the city landscape.
Although he seemed absent-minded, somehow, his features still had the sharpness of a hawk.
"Let's just see for now," Zhai Yunsheng replied.
It didn't matter what the company's intentions were. For the time being, what Broken Waves did was incredibly beneficial to Zhai Yunsheng and them.
Han Mengyu: "I'm really curious about the person behind this company. He or she should be a fairly capable person. They managed to obtain so much insider information. Their power and influence must not be underestimated."
Xing Wei: "Ahh, I hope they're a friend and not a foe. If they're a foe, it would be difficult to deal with them."
Zhai Yunsheng slightly closed his eyes. He did not say anything. However, he was equally as curious about Broken Waves. After all, this company was about to bring down the Wei Group.
"Oh right, when this matter is resolved, are you planning to take Yiling out for a honeymoon?" Han Mengyu asked.
Zhai Yunsheng opened his eyes.
Why were they all mentioning this to him?
"Nowadays, do people go on honeymoons when they're engaged?
"No no. You just told me that Yiling usually works very hard. Therefore, this would be a good excuse to take her out to relax for a bit."
"Where do girls usually like to go?" Zhai Yunsheng asked.
"Umm, perhaps to the sea? Maybe to see flowers?" Xing Wei casually guessed.
Han Mengyu: "Master Sheng, you're probably asking the wrong person. After all, we just usually play around with girls. However, Yiling is different to you."
Han Mengyu was known for being flirtatious in the Beijing circles. He changed girlfriends like changing clothes.
However, this was because he knew that those girls did not love him. Each of them just took what they needed in the relationship. Therefore, he just merely spent money on them.
"Oh right, we've prepared a gift for you."
Han Mengyu prepared a gift for Zhai Yunsheng when he came over today.
"What is it?"
"A new type of liquid condom."
Han Mengyu began to introduce this product to Master Sheng.
As he introduced the product, he felt a cold chill run up his spine. Then, he raised his head to look at Zhai Yunsheng.
All of a sudden, he realized that something was definitely off.
"Ah... Um... Master Sheng, I just remembered that I still have something to do... I will get going now..."
Han Mengyu placed his gift on the table and hurriedly left the room.
Xing Wei followed him out as well.
After the two of them exited the room, they both let out a sigh of relief.
"Why was Master Sheng unhappy just now?" Xing Wei asked Han Mengyu.
"Hmmm, it's probably because I broke the heart of a pure and innocent virgin," Han Mengyu guessed.
In most aspects, the two of them were no match for Zhai Yunsheng. However, they absolutely had more experience when it came to this one aspect.
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Chapter 763: Sorry For Being Ignorant (1)
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
[Translator Note: The title is an idiom which has been translated into "sorry for being ignorant" usually has the context of being ignorant to a person's ability/talent/importance]
The next day, the Wei Group's company's stocks continued to fall in price. After ten minutes of trading, the stocks reached their lower limit of the day. Then, a trading halt was once again implemented for those stocks.
After Wei Qirui threw a tantrum at his company, he headed towards Xuming Medical Manufacturers. He was waiting on the twelfth floor well before 12 pm.
When Zhang Xuming saw Wei Qirui arriving so early, he understood the man's intentions. However, he didn't say anything. In addition, he reminded Wei Qirui: "Mr. Wei, my successor has quite a strange personality. Please try to get along with them. Furthermore, try not to be upset if they offend you in any way."
As Wei Qirui was requesting help from the successor of Xuming Medical Manufacturers, he naturally had to agree: "Don't worry Elder Zhang. I promise to be respectful and polite to him. Furthermore, I'm willing to take the lesser portion of the profit. I just want this project to go through. I'm not really focused on how much money I can earn."
Wei Qirui put all his cards on the table.
Previously, he hoped to rely on this project for profit. Therefore, back then, he was unwilling to take the lesser portion of the profit.
However, the situation right now was completely different. He just wanted this project to succeed.
Xuming Medical Manufacturers was a well-established organization with a good reputation. If the Wei Group successfully negotiated this deal, this would definitely be a boost of confidence for their shareholders.
As long as the deal was settled, he could announce it to the public. This meant that there would be a high probability for them to recover a lot of their losses.
However, Zhang Xuming knew exactly why Wei Qirui was willing to make compromises.
After all, right now the Wei Group was the fish meat on the chopping block. If he did not change his attitude, the entirety of the Wei Group would collapse.
However, this deal would depend on the wishes of the successor of Xuming Medical Manufacturers.
If the successor said no, there was nothing that he could do about it either.
And thus, Wei Qirui anxiously waited in Zhang Xuming's office.
It was almost twelve o'clock. Why hasn't "Second Master" appeared yet?
Wei Qirui could not sit still.
Every few minutes, he got up to walk back and forth. After walking for a bit, he went back to sit down.
Zhang Xuming joked: "Mr. Wei, are thorns growing on my office's sofa?"
"Sorry Elder Zhang, I just feel a bit anxious."
"Don't be anxious about it. You go through these things a few times in life. You will learn from these things and grow as a person."
When Wei Qirui heard this, he wondered whether this old man was cursing him. After all, who wanted their company to face this sort of disaster?
If it was any other time, he would have argued with Elder Zhang.
However, right now, he couldn't afford to offend Elder Zhang.
Just when Wei Qirui was about to get up again, the door of the office opened.
Wei Qirui looked in the direction of the door with anticipation.
A man in a suit with a handsome appearance walked in.
This person was... Qin Chuan?
He was the illegitimate son of Qin Hongzhi!
At that moment, Wei Qirui froze.
Was Qin Chuan the successor of Xuming Medical Manufacturers then?
"Young Master Qin Chuan, it's nice to see you," Zhang Xuming greeted.
Qin Chuan made an appointment with Zhang Xuming in the morning. They were going to discuss some things today.
Previously, they planned to meet at a cafe. However, as Elder Zhang was quite old, Qin Chuan thought that it'd be better for him to come to Elder Zhang's office.
Zhang Xuming told the receptionist that if Qin Chuan came, there was no need to inform him. He just asked someone to bring Qin Chuan to his office.
Today, Qin Chuan also had business matters to discuss with Xuming Medical Manufacturers.
Xuming Medical Manufacturers planned to collaborate with Qin Chuan's technology company to make a medical-related app.
The person who coordinated this collaboration was Jian Yiling.
This was because Jian Yiling held a large number of shares in Qin Chuan's technology company. She was a key stakeholder.
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Chapter 764: Sorry For Being Ignorant (2)
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
The two million dollars that she had invested in Qin Chuan's company a few years ago had turned into a huge sum of money.
Furthermore, she held quite a lot of shares in Xuming Medical Manufacturers as well.
She didn't want the fertile waters to flow into someone else's fields. Therefore, she coordinated the collaboration between Elder Zhang and Qin Chuan.
Elder Zhang knew that Jian Yiling was a key stakeholder of his company. In contrast, Qin Chuan still did not know that the angel investor back then was Jian Yiling.
"Elder Zhang," Qin Chuan greeted respectfully.
The collaboration this time was led by an important stakeholder in his company.
At the same time, it was also something that he himself was very optimistic about.
Furthermore, he trusted the investment vision of this stakeholder a lot.
Their views were surprisingly consistent.
However, at this moment, Wei Qirui assumed that Qin Chuan was the person that he was meeting today. He assumed that he was Zhang Xuming's designated successor.
At the same time, this meant that he was the mysterious "Second Master."
Wei Qirui stepped forward and greeted Qin Chuan with great eagerness.
"Hello, Mr. Qin Chuan. I've heard about your talent and ability from everyone in Beijing."
Then, Wei Qirui extended his hand to shake hands with Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan politely shook hands with Wei Qirui as he greeted: "Mr. Wei."
"Mr. Qin Chuan, I'm deeply honored to meet you today."
"You're too kind," Qin Chuan replied. Although his words and replies were formulaic, he was still incredibly polite.
Unlike Zhai Yunsheng, Qin Chuan was a very sociable person.
As long as someone didn't step past the line that he set in his heart, Qin Chuan would never intentionally attempt to embarrass someone else in the corporate world.
"Mr. Qin Chuan, you're a role model for our generation. You come from a good family yet you're also willing to create your own business. You're much better than those individuals who merely maintain the businesses left by their ancestors," Wei Qirui praised.
In addition to being a part of the Qin family, Qin Chuan also founded a company by himself. Therefore, Wei Qirui's words were technically correct.
Qin Chuan was somewhat vigilant in the face of Wei Qirui's praise.
After all, he was aware of what happened to the Wei Group in the past two days. Therefore, it was highly likely that Wei Qirui wanted to ask him for something.
However, Qin Chuan did not comment on this. Instead, he politely and detachedly replied to Wei Qirui.
However, it was as though Wei Qirui could not sense this. He continued to enthusiastically speak to Qin Chuan.
Zhang Xuming couldn't even interrupt this one-way conversation.
"Mr. Qin Chuan, I hope we get to collaborate together. That would definitely be amazing. Although the Wei Group has encountered some troubles recently, their foundation is still there."
Qin Chuan smiled before he nodded: "Mhmm, perhaps in the future."
"I feel like this occasion would be perfect. Mr. Qin Chuan, please consider it properly."
"Really? But I would have to consider many aspects of the project."
"Yes, you're right. What would you like to consider and examine? I will be very cooperative."
The smile on Qin Chuan's face became somewhat awkward.
At this moment, there was a soft knock on the door.
After two light knocks, the door of the office slowly opened.
Jian Yiling walked in from outside.
Jian Yiling wore the same clothes as usual. She wore a white sweater with black pants. Her attire was loose and simple.
Her long hair was tied into a ponytail.
As soon as he saw Jian Yiling, Wei Qirui's expression darkened.
Why was she here?
Was she an evil spirit that haunted him?
Due to the events yesterday, Wei Qirui got upset as soon as he looked at Jian Yiling. He associated Jian Yiling with Zhai Yunsheng.
However, as Zhai Yunsheng was present, he couldn't express his displeasure.
"Oh? You came?" Zhang Xuming said with a happy expression on his face. "Did you come by yourself? You should have me in advance. I would have sent someone over to pick you up."
"The chauffeur drove me here."
She was brought over by the Zhai family's car and chauffeur. In addition, the Zhai family's bodyguards accompanied her as well.
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Chapter 765: Sorry For Being Ignorant (3)
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
Nowadays, Jian Yiling was followed by the Zhai family whenever she went anywhere.
Qin Chuan was also unexpectedly surprised to see Jian Yiling: "You're here too?"
Qin Chuan's gaze was soft as he looked at Jian Yiling. The smile on his face was particularly gentle.
"Mhmm," Jian Yiling nodded her head slightly.
Upon seeing this, Wei Qirui asked: "Oh? How do you know Miss Yiling?"
"We're good friends. We've known each other for quite some time," Qin Chuan replied.
When he said this, his eyes were tinged with a bit of despondency.
He got to know Jian Yiling before she got to know Zhai Yunsheng.
However, he missed out on his opportunity.
"Oh?" Wei Qirui replied as he reexamined Jian Yiling. The smile on his face became thicker.
Jian Yiling was indeed a rather lovely girl. If he was seven or eight years younger, it was possible for him to be interested in this girl as well.
However, Wei Qirui didn't believe in platonic male-female friendships.
This was especially the case when he saw the way Qin Chuan looked at Jian Yiling.
Once upon a time, he was also young. He knew what this kind of gaze meant.
And thus, even though Qin Chuan stated that they were merely friends, there was a high probability that this wasn't true.
And thus, a scheme began to form in Wei Qirui's mind. However, as of now, his top priority was to resolve the matter of his company.
Therefore, Wei Qirui continued to enthusiastically talk to Qin Chuan.
On the other hand, Zhang Xuming asked Jian Yiling to sit down. He then personally went to get her a cup of hot milk.
"I want coffee," Jian Yiling said.
"No," Zhang Xuming replied. "You can't sleep well at night if you drink too much of that."
Jian Yiling: "..."
As her protest was in vain, she could only accept the cup of hot milk.
And thus, Jian Yiling sat down on the sofa. She held the cup of hot milk in her hands as she watched the discussion between Qin Chuan and Wei Qirui.
"Mr. Qin Chuan, so in regards to the project I sent earlier, what do you think about it? Do you need me to provide you any other information?"
Wei Qirui assumed that he had done enough padding already. Therefore, he couldn't help but directly ask Qin Chuan about the matter.
"What project?"
Qin Chuan came over to discuss a project with members of Xuming Medical Manufacturers. However, Wei Qirui was not a member of that company.
"Mr. Qin Chuan, are you unhappy with the project?" Wei Qirui asked.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Wait, didn't we agree to talk about this project today?"
"I made an appointment with Elder Zhang today. I didn't make an appointment with you. Did you perhaps misunderstand something?" Qin Chuan replied. He also came back to his senses. It seemed as though Wei Qirui had mistaken him for someone else.
Wei Qirui froze for a moment before he turned his head to look at Zhang Xuming.
Zhang Xuming, on the other hand, had a smile on his face: "Mr. Qin Chuan is my guest."
The expression on Wei Qirui's face made it seem like he swallowed a fly: "Is he not your chosen successor?"
Zhang Xuming shook his head.
Qin Chuan wasn't "Second Master"?
Then why did he ramble on and on with Qin Chuan for so long? He wasted so much time!
Who was "Second Master" anyway?
Wei Qirui glanced at the clock in the office. It was quarter past twelve.
"Then... Where is the Second Master? Where is he? Why isn't he here?"
Zhang Xuming continued to smile. He did not directly answer Wei Qirui's question.
"I said that I would not interfere with this matter. You're better off discussing this matter with them directly," Zhang Xuming replied.
The "Second Master" was present right now. She was in front of Wei Qirui but he failed to recognize her.
Wei Qirui impatiently took out his phone and opened the private chat software. He sent a message to the "Second Master" and asked him whether he had arrived.