Chapter 30.1
In a private room in Lotus Leaf Pavilion.
Zhang Si Lin paced back and forth, occasionally glancing at the door, and whenever footsteps sounded from outside, he would immediately stop, swallow hard, and stare in that direction.
His secretary couldn’t help but say, “President Zhang, I’ve heard that President Tang doesn’t waste time on meaningless matters. Since he decided to come, as long as we’re sincere, things won’t go to waste.”
Zhang Si Lin sighed, “But what do you think he’s after?”
His struggling business was on the brink of bankruptcy, and just when he was in despair, someone suggested that he should connect with Tang Zhou.
He had heard of Tang Zhou.
He was the heir of the Tang Group, who had entered the business world during high school and became a renowned financial wizard. Every project he set his sights on was a success.
Zhang Si Lin believed this might be a strategic move created by the Tang family to intentionally establish the image of a business prodigy to strengthen his position as the heir and add a mysterious aura to the Tang Group.
But now, facing the possibility of going under, he had to grasp at straws.
He asked someone to help him get in touch with Tang Zhou.
And then he got slapped in the face.
From the moment he heard Tang Zhou’s sharp inquiries about the company’s situation on the phone, Zhang Si Lin knew the rumors were not unfounded.
He had real talents.
But with this, he became more confused.
Why was Tang Zhou interested in his nearly bankrupt business? It couldn’t be resurrected through investment alone.
The secretary scratched his head, “Maybe it’s because he’s kind-hearted?”
“…”
Footsteps approached from outside the door and Zhang Si Lin immediately closed his mouth, staring straight at the door.
The door opened.
A tall and handsome man stood at the door. His sharp gaze swept the room’s surroundings, then he stepped aside gently.
Zhang Si Lin hurried over and, at the sight of Tang Zhou’s exquisitely handsome face, took a sharp breath. He had seen plenty of stars in the entertainment industry, but this man could easily match most of them, and his aura was exceptional.
Zhang Si Lin quickly extended his hand, “President Tang, it’s a pleasure to meet you!”
Tang Zhou shook his hand lightly, his demeanor somewhat cool.
Zhang Si Lin didn’t feel offended at all and led the two inside warmly.
His secretary trailed behind, too shy to even extend a hand, simply nodding in greeting.
Did all rich people look this handsome nowadays? And did they also hire assistants who were unbelievably good-looking?
Both sides took their seats.
“President Tang, should we order some dishes first?” Zhang Si Lin handed over the menu with great care, looking very much like a young person who had just come in for a job interview.
Tang Zhou was about to take the menu when Fu Shen reached out, placed the menu in front of him, and selected a few dishes. “Are these alright?”
They were all dishes with flavors Tang Zhou liked.
Tang Zhou nodded reservedly.
The menu returned to Zhang Si Lin’s hands. He asked his secretary to place the order, all the while keeping a close watch on Tang Zhou, as if he were looking at his last lifeline.
“President Tang, are you really willing to invest?”
Tang Zhou was quite straightforward, “It’s not investment, it’s an acquisition.”
Zhang Si Lin: “……”
Fu Shen was also surprised.
Tang Zhou had always been an investor and never got involved so why did he suddenly want to acquire, and that too, a nearly bankrupt company?
“President Tang, what do you mean by this?” Zhang Si Lin was a little confused.
Tang Zhou’s expression remained indifferent but carried a somewhat shocking arrogance. “Bankruptcy or acquisition, choose one.”
“May I know why?” Zhang Si Lin wasn’t unwilling to accept it, because of course he hoped the company could survive, and that his employees wouldn’t have to face unemployment.
He just didn’t understand what it was that Tang Zhou saw in his company.
Tang Zhou replied, “Why why?” Did he need to tell him the reason for his investment?
Zhang Si Lin spoke earnestly, “To be honest, the company has incurred significant losses, so even if you invest, it’s not guaranteed to turn a profit.”
Tang Zhou: “Oh.”
Zhang Si Lin: “…”
His secretary: “…”
Fu Shen: Really cute.
The waiter served the food, breaking the silence.
Zhang Si Lin quickly poured a glass of wine and got up to toast Tang Zhou: “President Tang, no matter what, I really want to thank you.”
“En.” Tang Zhou raised his glass, “If you’re willing, you can stay in the company, but I will decide the direction of its development.”
He didn’t like beating around the bush, because things would be as they should be, no matter how much wine was drank.
Zhang Si Lin froze first, and then a sense of pleasant surprise followed. His hand trembled slightly as he held the glass. “President Tang, with your words, I’ll drink this glass!”
The company was his creation from the ground up, so if it wasn’t because he was really desperate, he wouldn’t have considered selling his life’s work.
So hearing Tang Zhou’s offer for him to stay in the company, perhaps to witness its revival, was a pleasant surprise.
A lifeline in desperate times was a rare gift.
He downed another glass of wine, then poured one for himself. “President Tang, here’s another toast!”
Tang Zhou raised his glass to reciprocate but was stopped by Fu Shen.
“President Tang, your stomach isn’t great. I’ll drink with President Zhang.”
Fu Shen raised the glass and emptied it in one go.
Tang Zhou’s gaze fell on Fu Shen’s throat as it moved while he swallowed, and suddenly felt a bit parched.
Zhang Si Lin, of course, couldn’t pour more wine for Tang Zhou. He cheerfully clinked glasses with Fu Shen and praised, “Assistant Fu has amazing capacity!”
Having endured countless drinking sessions, both he and his secretary had built up strong tolerance. However, they were surprised to find that Fu Shen, despite looking young, could handle his liquor with ease.
Selfishly, Tang Zhou didn’t want Fu Shen to drink too much, so halfway through the meal, he spoke up, “President Zhang, tomorrow I’ll have my lawyer finalize the contract with your company. I have some things to attend to tonight, so we will take our leave first.”
Zhang Si Lin slurred a bit, “No problem, President Tang. We’ll be ready tomorrow.”
He and his secretary personally escorted Tang Zhou to the restaurant’s entrance and watched as he got into his car.
The secretary asked, “President Zhang, are you going back now?”
Zhang Si Lin replied, “Yes. Notify the legal department to liaise with President Tang’s lawyer tomorrow.”
“Okay.”
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