Chapter 468: Chapter 468: Profit First, Revenge Afterward
“Opportunities are created.” Ye Shutong gave a slight smile, “Just like how I happened to bump into Second Young Master Huo the day before yesterday and the day before that, it’s fate, isn’t it?”
Having said that, she got into her car, put on her sunglasses, and swiftly started the vehicle, speeding off and leaving a trail of dust behind.
Huo Yanhui clenched his teeth in hatred.
This woman… He had never encountered such a difficult woman! Yet, he couldn’t help but be irresistibly drawn to her!
As a result, this woman was determined to win over He Jingyao!
Thinking of this, Huo Yanhui felt an intricate tenderness twisting in his heart.
After dinner, Su Zixi left the restaurant, only to find that He Jingyao was nowhere to be seen.
Uncle Li appeared at her side in time, “Young Mistress, the young master has gone to the company; HI Group also has a branch in Yangdong City.”
Su Zixi nodded, ready to head back to her room, but noticed Uncle Li’s expression was off, as if he was hesitating to speak.
“Uncle Li, what’s the matter?” Su Zixi asked curiously.
“Young Mistress, it’s .” Uncle Li sighed, “You should know that the young master has offended the President. It will be very difficult for the He Family to get involved in the new energy project now.”
“I know.” Su Zixi bit her lip, “But Jingyao also said that the He Family wasn’t planning on getting involved anyway.”
Uncle Li gave a bitter smile and shook his head, “No, that’s not the case. How could HI Group not be interested in such a project? In fact, the board of directors is determined to secure it, and the young master’s trip here is indeed to secure this project.”
Su Zixi also couldn’t help but feel anxious, “Then what should we do… Is there any way to remedy the situation now?”
“The breakthrough, I’m afraid, lies with Miss Ye.” Uncle Li sighed, “Young Mistress, you’ve seen it yourself. Miss Ye has been trying to ingratiate herself with the young master, but he has been indifferent to her. At the root of it all, it’s because of you that the young master doesn’t want you to worry. So from the beginning, he has rejected all of Miss Ye’s advances. But in truth, there are many things the young master didn’t need to be so resolute about.”
Su Zixi was stunned for a moment before she spoke, “Are you suggesting that Jingyao should accept Ye Shutong’s advances and play along with her? He’s not that kind of person.”
Uncle Li smiled helplessly and shook his head, “Young Mistress, if everyone in the business world thought like you do, then business wouldn’t be able to continue. Besides, the young master does understand how to be smooth and adaptable when necessary, without detracting from his charm. This you know in your heart.”
Su Zixi pursed her lips tightly.
Of course, she was aware that while He Jingyao had his own principles and bottom lines, this did not mean he saw the world in black and white. Many of his methods actually hovered in the grey area.
He was the one who set the rules, and a master at playing them, which is why he was so successful.
Seeing that Su Zixi remained silent, Uncle Li continued, “Take last night’s incident, for example. Knowing the young master as I do, if it hadn’t been for a prior engagement with you, he would have very likely accepted Miss Ye’s advances, but afterward, he wouldn’t have been grateful to her. Instead, he would’ve made her regret it, unable to voice her grievances. But because of you, the young master chose to refuse.”
Su Zixi argued unconvincingly, “He said he just hates being manipulated by others.”
“That’s true. But if it weren’t for you, the young master would prioritize benefits and seek revenge afterward,” Uncle Li sighed, “I think he just doesn’t want you to feel guilty, which is why he said it had nothing to do with you.”