The last time he introduced Lu Sheng to Wang Keding, it wasn't what the latter thought it meant.
As he said this, Mu Rui glanced at Lu Qianzhou's expression, only to find that he remained calm.
"Miss Cheng doesn't seem to know what you're up to for now. Considering the long - term plan, you don't have to agree to Wang Keding's request. He shouldn't easily give the approval document to others."
Lu Qianzhou twirled the pen in his hand, seemingly weighing the pros and cons of this matter.
Mu Rui said, "What's your opinion?"
Lu Qianzhou tossed the pen onto the table and frowned slightly. "Give him whatever he wants."
Mu Rui originally thought that Lu Qianzhou would never be willing to send Cheng Yanxia to Wang Keding. Hearing this, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, seemingly shocked that Lu Qianzhou had made such a quick decision.
"Wang Keding has reaped a lot of benefits from you in these years, and you also have plenty of evidence against him. You don't have to do this." Mu Rui considered his words.
After all, if they agreed to his request, there was no telling that he might become even more insatiable in the future.
Seeing that Lu Qianzhou had already made his decision, Mu Rui didn't say more, but only confirmed it one last time.
"Really send Miss Cheng?"
"Send her." Lu Qianzhou said, "Tell Wen Liang to handle it. Make sure there are no loose ends."
The weather in midsummer was always changeable. A torrential rain poured down in the evening.
Leaving from the villa gifted by Third Master Lu to Lu Sheng, Wen Liang drove Yanxia to a dinner after she got in the car.
It was said that the dinner was hosted by Wang Keding, and she was invited. So she came back specifically to change her clothes. She wore a neutral white jumpsuit, looking neat and refreshing.
She didn't like to give others a chance to take advantage of her when she was outside. She also didn't like to wear dresses or skirts. Knowing how to hide her beauty was always a good thing.
Regardless of who would finally win the Xinghaiwan project, the most crucial thing was the reclamation approval document. It could be said that whoever got the approval document would gain the initiative in the project.
Whether it was for Lu Qianzhou or Fang Jiangyi, if she could obtain the reclamation approval document first, she would be a great hero.
At tonight's dinner, most of the people were businessmen. She had to ingratiate herself with Wang Keding.
The hotel was renovated from an old late - Qing and early - Republican - era building, with an extremely antique exterior. The interior decoration was simple, elegant yet luxurious, retaining many ornaments from the old building.
After getting out of the car, Yanxia was led by the waiter to the private room. Since it was a Chinese meal tonight, it should be in a private room.
The whole lobby combined Chinese and Western styles. There were quite a few people chatting and laughing in the lobby. As she walked through the lobby, many people noticed her, perhaps because they recognized her. Especially after the news about the Lu family had been making waves in the city a few days ago, the appearance of any member of the Lu family could become the focus of discussion.
Yanxia followed the waiter to a spacious private room inside.
She saw Fang Jiangyi sitting with Director Wang. They were sitting with their backs to the French windows. Outside was the hotel garden, and the lights shone through, creating mottled shadows. Everyone looked at her in unison. Yanxia quickly scanned the people sitting at the table, nodded with a smile, and took her seat.
Only then did she notice that Peng Zixu was also there. Seeing her, he was obviously a bit surprised.
Wang Keding's gaze fell on Yanxia. He said with a smile, "Miss Lu is now a hotshot in the circle. The precious daughter that Third Master Lu has protected for so many years is finally released. Counting it now, who in the whole circle doesn't know Miss Lu's name?"
Everyone at the table burst into laughter.
Yanxia smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Director Wang. You're overestimating me. I'm just a newbie who doesn't know anything. I still need all the seniors to take care of me."
Someone shouted, "Miss Lu is late. Shouldn't she punish herself with three drinks?"
Yanxia was extremely cautious and low - key. In front of these wealthy and powerful bigwigs, she was almost invisible.
Director Wang spoke up for her, "Miss Lu is the only girl at our table. It wouldn't be right for us old men to bully a girl."
Yanxia said, "I can't hold my liquor well. If I got drunk as soon as I came, wouldn't it spoil everyone's fun? How about I punish myself with one drink? Please forgive me."
She smiled, picked up the wine glass on the table, and gulped down the glass of white wine.
When everyone's attention was diverted and they started drinking and eating, Fang Jiangyi finally found a chance to talk to her.
"Why are you here?" He didn't even look at her when he spoke.
Yanxia just smiled and said, "If you can come, why can't I? Aren't we both invited by Director Wang?"
"Lu Sheng, are you here for yourself or for Third Master Lu? With your drinking capacity, showing up here is like walking into a trap. Do you think your third brother will come to save you?"
Hearing what he said, Yanxia became even more interested. She turned her head to look at him, intrigued.
"Mr. Fang, are you concerned about me?"
Fang Jiangyi said expressionlessly, "You shouldn't have come here."
"Whether I come or not is not up to you. Moreover, I believe our goals are the same." Yanxia took a bite of the food to soothe her stomach. "You came to this dinner for the reclamation approval document for Xinghaiwan, right? Getting the reclamation approval document means getting the initiative in this project. Don't worry, I'm on the same side as you. I'll help you."
She looked at the people chatting and laughing at the table. Suddenly, her eyes met Peng Zixu's. Peng Zixu only held her gaze for a second before looking away, as if he had seen a fierce beast.
She couldn't help but tease Fang Jiangyi, "It seems that the last incident really scared Miss Peng. Even Peng Zixu is so afraid of me. He completely regards me as a fierce beast."
She had inquired about Peng Zixu's character. He was a man with a rebellious heart but had been tamed by his father over the years.
Fang Jiangyi asked, "What's your take on the Xinghaiwan project?"
He knew that Lu Sheng should have made some probes in the past few days.
Yanxia said, "It's extremely difficult. If I were to ask for it, I definitely wouldn't be able to get it. So I can only steal it. But if I steal such a thing from my third brother, with his temper, I don't know if my father can still protect me."
"Since Miss Lu is willing to do it, she will surely handle it with ease." Fang Jiangyi said slowly and gracefully, raising his glass slightly to signal her. "If you can succeed, besides the three conditions you mentioned, I'll give you an extra big gift."
Yanxia curved her lips. "It's a deal."
The bigwigs chatted about everything, from real - estate prices to the economic trend, discussing cooperation and gossiping, giving full play to the dinner - table culture.
Even Fang Jiangyi was dragged into talking about a lot of business matters, but these men didn't seem to take Yanxia seriously. When they talked to her occasionally, it was all about the news of the Lu family and some gossips.
After a while, a waiter brought her a glass of water. Yanxia always had the habit of drinking hot water. Absent - mindedly, she drank a few sips of water. However, a few minutes later, she felt something was wrong.
A dizzying feeling came over her like a tidal wave, and she could hardly hold the water glass steadily.