It felt like they were about to get a juicy scoop!
"No need," Lu Fenglin waved his hand. Yang Wu's eyes were filled with a chilling glint.
His good elder brother finally had some sense of precaution. At least, what he had done before wasn't completely in vain.
"Now, go to the construction site where the new factory is to be built right away. Once the large trucks transporting the turf pass by, call me immediately."
"Ah..." Ding Haoran, his assistant, let out an unhappy sigh, his eyebrows knitted in anxiety.
Although he wanted to get the scoop, it didn't mean he wanted to get involved.
If he was discovered by Lu Chuanbai's people, he would be doomed.
Hearing his assistant's hesitation, Lu Fenglin shot him a menacing look. "Are you going or not? If not, I'll replace you right away!"
"There are plenty of people who want to get into the Lu Group. To be my assistant, you have to follow my orders!"
Hearing that he would be unemployed immediately if he didn't go, Ding Haoran finally caved in to the "evil force".
"Manager Lu, don't be angry. I'll go right now!"
With that, Ding Haoran scurried away, grumbling in his heart as he ran.
If you want to stake out, why don't you do it yourself? He was just a wage - earner and didn't want to be a cannon fodder in such a complicated struggle.
When it was time to get off work in the evening, after Lu Chuanbai finished his day's work, he directly blocked Zhong Yizhi's crew online.
Lu Chuanbai issued a statement demanding that no one should invest in Zhong Yizhi's crew anymore. Otherwise, they would be slapping the Lu Group in the face.
Lu Chuanbai was already fuming because of all the problems related to Xu Qingqing during the last episode of the show.
Moreover, the crew had pulled so many stupid stunts that had completely ruined Xu Qingqing's reputation. So, he didn't need to show any mercy.
With Lu Chuanbai's personal order, even the enterprises that wanted to invest had to think twice before going against the Lu Group.
Zhong Yizhi was happily watching the netizens scolding Xu Qingqing online and started planning for the second season of the show.
This parent - child show had been a great success, laying a good foundation for the popularity of the second season.
Even without the participation of the Lu Chuanbai family, there would still be many viewers.
Just as Zhong Yizhi was about to press the bell on his desk to call his secretary, the secretary rushed in, looking extremely pale.
"Director, something's wrong!"
Seeing the secretary's over - reaction, Zhong Yizhi was quite unimpressed.
"What's going on? Catch your breath before you speak!"
The secretary let out a long breath and showed Zhong Yizhi the emails from the advertisers who had unexpectedly refused to invest.
"All the potential investors have withdrawn their cooperation requests, and even our old investors don't want to continue working with us!"
Only then did Zhong Yizhi realize the gravity of the situation. He snatched the folder from the assistant's hand in disbelief.
"Why! Our previous variety shows brought them so much popularity. How could they be so ungrateful and stop cooperating with us!"
"It seems to be because..." The secretary's tone was hesitant.
"Because of what? Hurry up and say it! Can't you even speak properly!"
Unable to find advertisers for the time being, Zhong Yizhi vented all his anger on the secretary and scolded her.
"Are you mute or out of your mind!"
Although the secretary was on the verge of crying from the scolding, she still managed to hold back her tears and tell the information she had heard.
"It seems that the Lu Group won't allow them to cooperate with us anymore."
"The Lu Group has announced that if any company continues to cooperate with us, their brand will never be considered by the Lu Group in the future!"
Hearing this, Zhong Yizhi's heart skipped a beat. To cover up his panic, he started to curse.
"Why are they so overbearing? We haven't done anything wrong!"
"I don't know about that..." The secretary pouted and backed out of Zhong Yizhi's office, couldn't help but grumble in her heart.
Don't you know what dirty things you've done? You've been making snide remarks and slandering them online. No wonder they're angry.
If it were her, she'd be even angrier.
At 9 p.m. in Kyoto, the colorful neon lights were flashing, and the roads were bustling with traffic, showing no sign of quieting down.
For the office workers who had just gotten off work, their nightlife was just beginning.
Lu Chuanbai confirmed tomorrow's work arrangements with Gao Bo and the fact that the turf would be delivered tonight.
"Mr. Lu, the boss of the turf factory is delivering the turf overnight to ensure we won't be delayed. It will arrive at 10 p.m. tonight."
Gao Bo suggested, "Should we send someone to watch over the construction site?"
Lu Chuanbai nodded and gently instructed, "Let Lao Zhang watch over it. The turf doesn't need to be placed in a particular way. Just unload it on the construction site."
"Okay." Gao Bo nodded.
Lao Zhang had been a security guard in the Lu Group since Lu's father was the president.
Although he was old now, he was still energetic and more vigorous than many young people.
Lao Zhang never admitted that he was old and wanted to continue working in the company.
The company was also willing to take care of him in his old age and made him the security captain. All he had to do every day was drink tea and give orders.
Lao Zhang had worked in the company for so long and was very trustworthy. Lu Chuanbai was most at ease with him watching over the construction site.
"Then call Lao Zhang and let him know. I'll leave first."
Lu Chuanbai was eager to go home to accompany his wife and children. He entrusted the follow - up matters to Gao Bo and left without worry.
In the company's lobby, Lu Chuanbai ran into Lu Fenglin who was chatting and laughing with several receptionists.
Lu Chuanbai turned his head to the side, not bothering to talk to Lu Fenglin, and wanted to leave quickly.
But Lu Fenglin didn't intend to let Lu Chuanbai go. He called out to Lu Chuanbai with a smile.
"Brother, going home so early? Secretary Gao will have to finish the rest of your work again, right?"
There was a strong sense of provocation in Lu Fenglin's tone, and he also negated Lu Chuanbai's hard work throughout the day.
Seeing the two brothers starting to quarrel again, the receptionists quickly lowered their heads and pretended to be doing their own things, but actually pricked up their ears to listen to their conversation.
Since the other party was being so shameless and pushing himself forward, Lu Chuanbai wasn't a pushover either. He replied with a calm smile on his face.
"I like to handle my own affairs personally. I don't need others to interfere."
"By the way, second brother, you've visited so many employees today. You must be very tired, right?"
Lu Fenglin's face twitched slightly. Remembering how he had worked hard only to be played by Lu Chuanbai, his tone became more sarcastic.
"Naturally. It's my duty to help my brother test the abilities of the employees. Brother, you don't need to thank me."
Hearing Lu Fenglin's stubbornness, Lu Chuanbai laughed at him directly, with a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes.
"So, how about their abilities?"
Lu Fenglin: "..."