Free Web NovelChapter 953: Chapter 950: The Price of Love 5
Huang Xiaojue merely cast a fleeting glance at Wan Donglin. Until this moment, he hadn’t anticipated that Wan Donglin would suddenly pull such a move. Instantly, all the strategies he had prepared prior to his departure became irrelevant.
Wan Donglin’s room faced the sea, where unfamiliar large red flowers bloomed outside the window. The sea breeze carried their strange scent as he took a deep breath.
He stretched his neck to see the balcony of the villa next door.
Huang Xiaojue stood right there on the balcony.
He looked at him, and he looked back at him.
Wan Donglin smiled and waved his hand, while Huang Xiaojue merely nodded slightly.
There was a knock at the door. He opened it, and two big shots came in together.
The door closed, and the two looked troubled: "Young Master, is this truly the result of your careful consideration?"
Another one said, "If we continue the voting, we’re sure to win. Before coming here, the company’s instructions were clear: we must secure that vacancy at any cost. Now, they’ve become upset..."
"Since last year, we’ve been trying to introduce a new investment direction but faced substantial resistance, with many in the industry staunchly opposing it. That’s why we hoped you’d assume that position to thoroughly implement this plan..."
Wan Donglin was very composed: "There’s no need for concern, I have my explanation for Old Zhang. You can rest assured."
"..."
"With Huang Xiaojue stepping up, he’s more capable of advancing this work."
The two exchanged glances, each secretly musing: Is the Young Master out of his mind? Has his brain truly gone awry?
One could no longer bear it: "Young Master, you surely know that those few companies on the opposite side are the fiercest resisters. This involves their interests; if Huang Xiaojue targets them, why would they even nominate him?"
Wan Donglin replied serenely: "It’s all a show!"
"How do you put on a show?"
"With Huang Xiaojue stepping into the role, to establish his foothold, he must produce something noteworthy and act decisively. After all, there are always three fires. The opposition surely won’t dismantle his platform immediately; at least they’ll make an effort to maintain appearances, ensuring that he’s more effective than me..."
"But Huang Xiaojue is entirely beyond our control! Once his influence is formed, it’s equivalent to handing over a powerful weapon to the enemy."
"Indeed, Young Master, don’t forget that he’s the Prince Consort of the Zhou Family."
Wan Donglin remained calm: "I have my reasons. You two just watch and see."
Upon disembarking the plane, Huang Xiaojue received a call from Zhou Ting.
It was a cloudy day, only five o’clock, yet it was almost dark, with clouds looming over the city as if about to overwhelm it.
Zhou Ting drove herself, which was a surprise to him.
Once she saw him, Zhou Ting waved from afar, "Xiaojue, come on up."
He was rather stunned.
It was truly unusual—given the intense arguments before, even the hysterical demeanor she had shown: but why could she suddenly act like everything was fine?
Are most women like this?
Or is it perhaps that Zhou Ting is no longer an ordinary woman?
Zhou Ting sized him up, noticing his bare neck and coat collar up, devoid of any scarf—notably, the often-seen cashmere scarf was absent.
She was very, very pleased because of this discovery.
The key to cooperation is I take a step back, and you take a step forward as well.
With affectionate glances and a tender voice, she said: "Xiaojue, what do you want to eat tonight? I’ve booked your favorite restaurant for your welcome dinner."
He responded lightly: "Anything’s fine."
