Chapter 680: Chapter 680: This Girl, I’ve Spoiled Her Over the Years
Zhixi’s heart raced, and her face flushed red as she attempted to retract her leg, but she failed several times after much effort.
Across from her, He Jingyao was still looking at her with a smile, appearing completely unruffled, as if the person playing footsie under the table wasn’t him at all.
“He Jingyao!” she hissed, glaring at him fiercely with her voice lowered.
Gu Bingjun looked at her curiously, completely unaware of the little motions happening under the table.
He was still pondering the words He Jingyao had just spoken.
“Leaves return to their roots… Tsk, if President Zhuo wasn’t so difficult to deal with, I wouldn’t want to return to Country S,” he sighed, shaking his head lightly.
“President Zhuo ascended to power hastily, indeed a bit too impatiently, and with the election right around the corner, if he doesn’t achieve some results, his presidency might end up being fleeting,” He Jingyao said with a smile, “So, before that happens, he will certainly value you a lot, considering all the investments you’ve made in Country Z are his political achievements.”
“But…” Gu Bingjun slightly raised his eyebrows, “He doesn’t seem to care much for HI Group or the He Family. Can you tolerate him continuing as President?”
“Judging by Mr. Da Gong’s tone, it seems as though if I can’t tolerate it, he inevitably won’t be re-elected,” He Jingyao’s lips curved up, “But indeed, his re-election won’t be easy. Anyway, there’s no downside for you; no matter who becomes President, they will inevitably want to build a good relationship with you.”
Gu Bingjun pondered for a moment, then looked at Ning Yichen, “What do you think, Secretary Ning? After all, you work closely with the President.”
Ning Yichen smiled, “Mr. He is mostly right. Zhuo Yuwei has an unstable foundation and rose to power hastily. Currently, he only has the support of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Fu Haitao, who owes his position to Zhuo Yuwei’s backing. Everyone else is either watching or completely pessimistic about him. That’s why he values you so much, and I believe you’ve felt it over these past twenty-plus days.”
“That’s exactly it…” Gu Bingjun said, shaking his head self-mockingly, “The older I get, the more cautious I become. Not as farsighted as you young people.”
“Dad, I need to go to the restroom!” Zhixi suddenly blurted out.
Gu Bingjun was startled, “Then go, and come back quickly.”
Zhixi’s face was flushed with anger as she glared at a certain person across the table, looking as though she was about to cry.
Gu Bingjun was baffled and glanced hesitantly at He Jingyao once more.
The man smiled and finally withdrew his leg.
Zhixi abruptly stood up, turned, and headed for the restroom, her angry demeanor evident from her silhouette.
*Cough*, “Mr. He, my girl, I’ve spoiled her these past few years,” Gu Bingjun said indirectly with a glance at He Jingyao.
He Jingyao smiled slightly, “It’s not your fault, it’s mine.”
Ning Yichen watched Gu Zhixi stalk away, his gaze falling on her shoes. He noticed that she was wearing a pair of flat shoes today.
However, this question flashed through his mind and disappeared quickly as he looked at He Jingyao, “President Zhuo has found himself a good helper recently.”
He Jingyao raised an eyebrow, “Oh?”
“Inside information from Ye International—Old Master Ye’s health is declining, and he’s planning to enjoy his twilight years. Unless something unexpected happens, Ye Shutong will be the new heir,” Ning Yichen said indifferently, “Ye Shutong has been in frequent contact with the President Mansion lately, delighting Zhuo Yuwei. You should know that the Ye Family has always been unequivocally aligned with Cheng Youlin’s party.”