NCCnovel Chapter 187 Unexpected Cooperation
Chapter 187 Unexpected Cooperation
The following day, the company's routine morning meeting was held on time in the conference room. Lin Chuyue sat upright in the main seat, flipping through the latest financial statements, her expression calm, but her mind was already racing with thoughts.
Li Gang sat to her right and reported in a low voice: "President Lin, yesterday we conducted a preliminary investigation into Wang Peng's financial transactions and did find several unexplained funds. Although the amounts were not large, they frequently flowed into a private account, and the account name could not be identified at the moment."
Lin Chuyue's gaze turned slightly cold: "Continue the investigation. We must find out the source and destination of these funds, especially their flow in the last three months."
Li Gang nodded and was about to continue his report when the conference room door was suddenly pushed open. Wang Peng hurriedly walked in with documents in hand, his face bearing his usual respectful smile: "President Lin, this is the market feedback you asked me to compile."
Lin Chuyue took the document, but her gaze lingered on Wang Peng for a few seconds before she asked calmly, "Thank you for your hard work. How's work lately?"
Wang Peng was slightly taken aback, then respectfully replied, "It's alright, there have been some minor issues in the market recently, but they are all under control."
Lin Chuyue nodded, her gaze sweeping over the document without making a sound, but she was secretly thinking to herself—Wang Peng's attitude was too natural. If he really colluded with President Zhao in secret, he probably already knew about her investigation plan. This document today might be his way of testing her.
"Manager Wang, thank you for your hard work. The marketing department has some important cooperation projects recently, and I hope you can personally oversee them to ensure that no problems affect the company." Lin Chuyue's tone was gentle, yet carried a hint of undeniable authority.
Wang Peng remained calm and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, President Lin, don't worry."
Lin Chuyue smiled slightly, indicating that he could leave. Only when Wang Peng walked out of the conference room and the door closed did her expression turn serious.
Li Gang said in a low voice, "He seems very calm; he must have sensed something."
Lin Chuyue gently rubbed her temples, her voice calm: "Don't alert him, keep a close eye on him."
An unexpected invitation to collaborate
During her lunch break, Lin Chuyue was working on documents in her office when her phone suddenly rang. The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number. She frowned slightly and answered, "Hello, who is this?"
A familiar and gentle male voice came from the other end of the phone: "President Lin, it's been a long time."
Lin Chuyue recognized the voice and said calmly, "Gu Yanchuan? What made you think of calling me?"
Gu Yanchuan chuckled softly, "Don't be so cold, I'm here to discuss cooperation."
Lin Chuyue raised an eyebrow slightly and casually leaned back in her chair: "Cooperation? What kind of project?"
“The Luo Group has an overseas project that involves some technical cooperation with our company. I think you should be interested.” Gu Yanchuan’s tone remained relaxed, as if the change in their relationship had not made them any more distant.
Lin Chuyue pondered for a moment: "Send me the information to take a look."
“Of course, but… you have to buy me coffee.” Gu Yanchuan teased deliberately.
Lin Chuyue chuckled lightly, her tone still distant: "President Gu, let's keep business as it is, we'll discuss the cooperation after it's finalized."
Gu Yanchuan sighed helplessly: "You're still so disrespectful. Fine, I'll send you the email later."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue tapped her fingers lightly on the table, a thoughtful look in her eyes. Cooperation with the Luo Group always held significant commercial value; successfully securing the deal would not only increase the company's revenue but also further solidify its position in the market.
But... she felt a vague unease in her heart.
Li Zhanchuan's concern
That evening, as Lin Chuyue stepped out of the company building, she saw a familiar black Maybach parked at the entrance. Li Zhanchuan stepped out of the car, wearing a black trench coat; his tall, slender figure appeared exceptionally cold and aloof in the night.
He walked up to Lin Chuyue, looked down at her slightly, and asked, "Off work?"
Lin Chuyue looked at him and smiled slightly: "Why did you suddenly come to pick me up?"
Li Zhanchuan's voice was deep, and his eyes showed a hint of gentleness: "On the way."
Lin Chuyue knew he couldn't possibly be going that way, but she didn't call him out on it and got into the passenger seat. The car was quiet and warm. Li Zhanchuan started the engine and asked in a low voice, "Have you run into any trouble lately?"
Lin Chuyue turned her head to look at him, her eyes flickering slightly: "How did you know?"
Li Zhanchuan looked straight ahead and said calmly, "You look more tired than before, which means you've been dealing with internal company issues."
Lin Chuyue chuckled: "President Li, you've observed quite carefully."
Li Zhanchuan turned to look at her, his voice unusually gentle: "Lin Chuyue, no matter what happens, tell me."
Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat, and she whispered, "It's nothing serious, I can handle it."
Li Zhanchuan didn't say anything more, just focused on driving. After a moment of silence in the car, he suddenly asked, "Do you have time? I'll take you somewhere."
Lin Chuyue looked at him curiously: "Where?"
Li Zhanchuan's lips curled slightly: "You'll know when we get there."
The car drove towards the outskirts of the city and stopped at a secluded lakeside. Under the night sky, the lake was like a mirror, reflecting the distant starlight.
Lin Chuyue got out of the car, gazing at the tranquil night scene, slightly lost in thought: "This place... is beautiful."
Li Zhanchuan stood beside her and said in a low voice, "If you're tired, take a break and don't push yourself too hard."
Lin Chuyue gazed at the lake, a warm feeling rising in her heart, and nodded gently: "Thank you."
Li Zhanchuan smiled slightly, the night breeze caressing the two of them, the air filled with a faint tenderness.
(To be continued)