OBS Chapter 70 The mysterious man appears
Chapter 70 The mysterious man appears
As the banquet drew to a close, Lin Chuyue and Gu Yanchuan finally caught sight of an unusual figure.
He was a well-dressed middle-aged man with an ordinary face, but his demeanor exuded a seasoned shrewdness from years of business experience. His appearance didn't attract much attention, yet he subtly interacted closely with several key figures in the inner circle.
“It’s him,” Gu Yanchuan said in a low voice, his gaze fixed on the man. “Judging from his behavior, he is likely President Zhao’s agent.”
Lin Chuyue's eyes were sharp as she said calmly, "Don't make any rash moves yet. Let's see what he does next."
At the same time, Li Zhanchuan, who was standing on the second-floor terrace of the banquet hall, also noticed the man. His gaze was calm and composed as he raised his wine glass and slowly took a sip.
"Xiao Ning, the target has been spotted," Li Zhanchuan said in a low voice. Xiao Ning on the other end of the phone immediately responded, "Is it one of President Zhao's men?"
“Yes, keep a close eye on him.” Li Zhanchuan paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. “But don’t alert him, don’t let him think he’s in control.”
"Understood, I will arrange for someone to follow up." Xiao Ning's tone revealed a hint of nervousness.
Li Zhanchuan hung up the phone and turned to look at Lin Chuyue in the lobby. A slight smile played on his lips as he murmured to himself, "Lin Chuyue, how will you handle this?"
After the banquet, Lin Chuyue and Gu Yanchuan did not leave immediately, but stayed in a corner of the hall, waiting for an opportunity to approach the mysterious man.
The man seemed to sense something and cast a meaningful glance in Lin Chuyue's direction. Holding his wine glass, he smiled calmly and walked over.
“Miss Lin, I’ve heard so much about you.” He said in a deep voice, extending his hand. “I’m Wang Sen, Mr. Zhao’s assistant.”
Lin Chuyue was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure and shook his hand: "This is the first time I've heard of Mr. Wang's name."
Wang Sen smiled, his eyes scrutinizing her: "I rarely show my face in public, but President Zhao greatly admires Miss Lin. He asked me to come here today to convey a signal of goodwill."
"Goodwill?" Lin Chuyue raised an eyebrow, her tone laced with sarcasm. "Mr. Zhao's goodwill usually comes with conditions, doesn't it?"
Wang Sen smiled calmly: "Cooperation between smart people is always based on mutual interests. I think Miss Lin understands this."
Lin Chuyue did not respond immediately, but took a sip of wine and said in a calm tone: "Then it depends on whether President Zhao's conditions are sincere enough."
Wang Sen nodded and said in a low voice, "This is a beginning. I hope we'll have the opportunity to continue our conversation."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving only a blurry silhouette.
“This Wang Sen is no simple man.” Gu Yanchuan’s gaze narrowed slightly. “He seems to be testing us, but in reality, he has already figured out most of our secrets.”
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly: "He is indeed smart, but the smarter a person is, the easier it is for them to leave flaws. We just need to wait patiently."
Gu Yanchuan nodded: "What's the next step?"
Lin Chuyue's eyes flickered, and she said in a low voice, "Start with the people he's been in contact with, and see what he's really planning."
After the banquet, Xiao Ning quickly followed up on Wang Sen's actions.
“He went to a club in the East District and met with a foreign businessman,” Xiao Ning reported. “That businessman is one of President Zhao’s important partners, but they don’t have direct contact on the surface.”
“Very good.” Li Zhanchuan nodded. “Record the details of their contact, but don’t disturb them.”
"President Li, when do you plan to tell Lin Chuyue?" Xiao Ning asked tentatively.
“It’s not the right time yet.” Li Zhanchuan’s gaze was deep. “Let her experience real pressure first.”
Inside the club, Wang Sen spoke in hushed tones with the foreign businessman.
“President Zhao’s interest in the Lin Group is growing stronger,” Wang Sen said in a low voice, “but Shen Fang’s failure has put us in a passive position for the time being.”
The foreign businessman nodded and said in a deep voice, "Do you need me to put more pressure on you?"
Wang Sen smiled slightly: "Pressure is necessary, but it shouldn't be revealed too early. We need to push forward step by step until they are unable to resist."
"I understand." The businessman lowered his head and took a sip of his drink. "So, what are your plans to do with Shen Fang?"
Wang Sen's gaze turned slightly cold: "She's just a pawn now. Use her while you can, and discard her when you're done."
Meanwhile, Lin Chuyue was analyzing Wang Sen's information in her office.
"This person is too secretive; even his resume is difficult to find out." She frowned and put down the document in her hand.
Gu Yanchuan walked in and handed her a cup of coffee: "It seems that we have really met a tough opponent this time."
Lin Chuyue looked up, her gaze firm: "The tougher the opponent, the more rewarding it is to defeat them."
Gu Yanchuan smiled and said, "I like your confidence."
“This is not confidence, but conviction,” Lin Chuyue said slowly. “No matter who they are, they can’t take the Lin family business from me.”
The two exchanged a glance, their understanding unwavering.