Mike nodded; he certainly had no reason to refuse such a deal. On the contrary, he was quite curious about what Jiang Lai, so eager to engage in such a risky venture, was thinking.
"If the investment succeeds, you’ll give me ten percent of the profits. If it fails, it won’t harm me much. You could easily find other foreign investors to help you with such a good deal. Why are you putting so much effort into me?"
Jiang Lai smiled, casually tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear as she looked at him intently.
"Because I want to recruit you, and how else can I incentivize you to willingly work for me without giving you some benefits?"
Mike burst out laughing on the spot, nodding and clinking glasses with Jiang Lai.
"Alright, alright, then let’s see if you have the ability to make me work for you."
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Mo Zhoujing quickly received the photos sent by informants.
In the photos, Jiang Lai appeared in a simple white long dress, gracefully and composedly waiting for someone at the intersection.
The next photo showed Mike getting out of a car.
"It seems Jiang Lai did indeed meet with Mike for cooperation, but rest assured, we just received a reply from Mike’s side. The terms Jiang Lai offered can’t possibly be more favorable than ours, and Mike has decided to cooperate with us."
Mo Zhoujing nodded, unsurprised.
He knew well the little money Jiang Lai had; even if she sold all her securities and stocks, she couldn’t gather enough to tempt Mike.
However, the fact that she managed to get Mike to talk about cooperation already proves she has some capability.
Much like the situation he previously understood, Jiang Lai has ambition and aspirations but lacks capability. Father Jiang is a cautious and conservative leader. These conditions align well with what he envisions for a future wife.
He originally thought the issue of the Jiang Family’s financial chain was settled and didn’t expect Jiang Lai to resolve it.
"So, boss, should we keep an eye on her?"
"No need, let’s pull back."
"Your schedule for tomorrow: the agenda for the board meeting in the morning is here for you to review, and in the afternoon, the president of Han University has invited you to give a lecture. The time is from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Do you see any issues?"
Mo Zhoujing looked at the handwritten invitation from Han University’s president, recalling the details he had seen in Jiang Lai’s profile.
"Jiang Lai is also a graduate of Han University, correct?"
"Yes, but she has not yet graduated; she is currently a senior in Han University’s finance department."
The finance department at Han University is the best in the country. One of the reasons Mo Zhoujing chose her was her impressive academic credentials.
"Hmm."
The secretary quickly turned around and instructed the junior secretary.
"Send a reply to Han University’s president, saying that Mr. Mo will arrive on time."
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The news that Jiang Lai had signed two young celebrities and even high-profilely created a management company for them quickly reached Father Jiang’s ears.
Father Jiang was furious, his voice booming through the phone.
"You get yourself to class properly this afternoon! Do you know how many classes you’ve missed this year? The principal has even called my office! I’m telling you, Jiang Lai, if you can’t graduate smoothly, you’ll come back and honestly get married! Don’t even think about inheriting the company!"
Jiang Lai sat comfortably in her executive chair, listening to the voicemail left by her assistant, and sighed helplessly.
"Sigh, it’s not easy being a rich second generation."
You have to follow the rules of those who fund you; Jiang Lai still counted on the old man kicking the bucket so she could be the Domineering President. For now, she had to comply somewhat.
"Prepare the car; let’s go to the university."
The original Jiang Lai was always a prominent figure at the university, not to mention being the president of the student council and the head of the on-campus arts group. Since her senior year, she had barely returned to university, focused on inheriting the family business. She looked down on her classmates still submitting resumes here and there. Many wanted to use Jiang Lai’s connections to climb up to the Jiang Family. So, even though she always maintained an aloof demeanor, she still had many friends around her.
Throughout four years of university, the original Jiang Lai never stayed in the dormitory and always lived in a high-end apartment near the university.
This time, Jiang Lai had the driver detour to the apartment before going to the university. As soon as she opened the apartment door, she heard noises coming from inside.
Jiang Han walked out directly in pajamas, showing no surprise at seeing Jiang Lai, and directly asked.
"Why are you back?"
Jiang Lai scanned the room and saw Jiang Han’s clothes strewn across the table, floor, and bed.
"This is my house; I should be asking you why you’re here?"
"Didn’t you already let me live in this apartment? Sis, you wouldn’t disregard the sibling bond just because I’m not your real sister, would you?"
As the Jiang Family’s youngest daughter, pampered by Father Jiang and Jiang’s mother for over ten years, Jiang Han was inherently self-centered. Even now, she couldn’t change her arrogant and willful nature.
However, the original Jiang Lai was indeed kind to her. After all, they had been sisters for over ten years. Even after Jiang Han’s true parentage was discovered, Jiang Lai still treated her as a real sister. She later gave Jiang Han two apartments and a car that she owned.
With Father Jiang and Jiang’s mother’s support and Jiang Lai’s generous gifts, Jiang Han managed to maintain the high standard of living she was accustomed to, despite not being part of the Jiang Family. The expensive pair of socks on her feet, contrasted starkly with the modest Jiang Ruantian.
Jiang Lai, however, didn’t care about the apartment worth millions. She wasn’t here for Jiang Han; she directly headed to her bedroom. After seeing the room filled with clothes, she walked to the vanity table, opened the drawer, and found it empty.
"Where are the things inside?"
"What things?"
"Jiang Han, I don’t have much time, hand over the things before I get mad."
Jiang Lai looked at Jiang Han expressionlessly, which annoyed Jiang Han. In anger, she rushed to the sofa by the balcony, took out a palm-sized purse, and tossed it at Jiang Lai.
"Here, it’s just a bag. I only carried it for a day or two."
Jiang Lai caught the bag and checked its contents.
"Where are the things inside the bag?"
"I don’t know."
"Jiang Han, although you still bear the Jiang name, you and I have nothing in common anymore. I can directly send you to jail for trespassing and theft, believe it or not?"
"Just because I’m not the biological child of Mom and Dad, you’re kicking me when I’m down? Sis, don’t forget who donated blood for you when you had that car accident in childhood! I’ve always treated you well, and this is how you repay me? Has Zhou Ruantian currying favor with you made you forget your own sister?"
Jiang Lai was unwilling to waste time arguing with Jiang Han.
She was here for the check in the bag, and now it’s gone. Without a doubt, she knew where it went.
Currently, she had nearly exhausted her family funds to facilitate her investment, but she still needed money for settling the two young celebrities. The check was her emergency backup, and Jiang Lai intended to use it to get by for a few days. Instead, she found this situation upon arrival.