Chapter 85: Truly Skilled
Within just a month, both Zhao Corporation and Zhang Corporation were taken down by Lu Corporation, making everyone realize the terror of Lu Corporation. Being able to prosper in Hangzhou for so many generations, it certainly wouldnât be a simple family. The newly appointed Lu Li also swept away the past infamy of being frivolous and useless, using iron-fisted methods to make those who were thinking of stretching their hands towards him after his appointment quickly retract them.
Even now, some people privately murmur about Lu Liâs good luck, claiming that the fall of the Zhao and Zhang Corporations was all thanks to Chen Xiaoyiâs business genius, and no one would be foolish enough to believe otherwise.
Itâs clear to discerning eyes that Chen Xiaoyi is merely a woman Lu Li wants to push forward. In the grand scheme of things, itâs definitely Lu Li whoâs in control.
To be so ruthless towards a woman he pursued for eight years truly shows heâs not someone ordinary people would dare to provoke!
âItâs a pity, really. We adopted the bankruptcy strategy towards both Zhao Corporation and Zhang Corporation. Otherwise, Lu Corporation would have definitely grown by more than double by now,â Chen Xiaoyi sighed with a bit of regret.
She could understand Lu Liâs actions; honestly, she felt quite exhilarated. Zhao Corporation plotted against Lu Li and openly humiliated him. And Zhang Ziqin from Zhang Corporation, even less needs to be said.
All of them were enemies!
Chen Xiaoyi was just expressing her sentiments.
âOtherwise, what? You wanted to invest in these two and then control their enterprises to help Zhao Shaotian and Zhang Ziqin make money?â Lu Li teased Chen Xiaoyi, speaking languidly.
âYikesâŠâ Chen Xiaoyi frowned in disgust. If she really gained control over Zhang Corporation, wouldnât that mean sheâd have to make money for Zhang Ziqin!
The thought alone made her scalp tingle.
âAlright, stop thinking about that. There are still the Su and Liu families to deal with next, and youâll have plenty of opportunities to show what youâre capable of. This time, we can be a bit more polite.â Lu Li carried Chen Xiaoyi onto his lap, his hands becoming mischievous.
Being so ruthless towards Zhang Ziqin was the right approach, and Zhao Corporation was just unlucky to be caught at a time when Lu Li needed to establish his authority, or else Lu Li might not have been so severe. đ»đ»đŠđđđđ«đ·đđđŠđ”.đŹđ°đ
These two operations were successful; the first time, they managed to bring down Zhao Corporation while making a tidy profit, and the second time was a cost-free start. Chen Xiaoyi bit a big chunk out of Zhang Ziqinâs assets at the end, but they hadnât maximized the benefits. The only pity was that Lu Li demanded the bankruptcies, not acquisitions.
For the remaining two families, Lu Li planned to be more courteous. Acquiring them would yield greater gains, and with most of his grievances vented, he could now approach matters more rationally.
âUmâŠâ Chen Xiaoyi blushed, covered her mouth, and just by lowering her head, she could see Lu Liâs neatly arranged hair strands, unable to resist hugging his head.
âNaughty guy, naughty brother, why do I feel like youâve changed somehow?â Chen Xiaoyiâs crossed legs fidget unconsciously as she sized up Lu Li.
She wasnât sure if it was just her imagination, but it seemed like Lu Li had become much brighter, yet the Lu Li of the past was also very gentle!
âYeah, my dear Xiao Yi helped me deal with that detestable Zhang Ziqin, the heavy stone on this brotherâs heart has been removed, of course, Iâm happy now.â
Lu Li, focusing on his meal, looked up and shrugged his shoulders, clearly feeling the change in himself.
His mood has brightened! No longer feeling like thereâs a dark cloud pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe like when he first arrived.
âUmâŠâ she hadnât realized before that Lu Li could be so bad.
Knock, knock!
Suddenly, a knock on the door caused Chen Xiaoyiâs face to panic, and she quickly adjusted her clothes.
âDonât panic; who in the company doesnât know about us?â
But thatâs not the same!
She gave Lu Li a fierce glare. Itâs true that people might be aware, but that doesnât mean she wants others to witness her in such a state!
âAlright, alright, if youâre so anxious, then hide for now!â Lu Li surely knew Chen Xiaoyiâs thoughts; how could he let others see what was solely his?
Lu Li wasnât someone with peculiar preferences.
âHide where?â Chen Xiaoyi asked in a fluster.
Lu Li was helpless; he hadnât expected Chen Xiaoyi to be so nervous. But then again, she was quite conservative. He pulled her hand, gesturing towards the spacious area under the table, more than enough to hide a person.
Chen Xiaoyi was somewhat stunned. She wasnât some naive little girl, and this scenario reminded her of some movies she had seen before.
âNaughty guy, naughty brother, always taking advantage.â
Blushing and indignant, she glared at Lu Li but obediently hid.
âCome in!â Lu Li called out to the person outside.
As he spoke, a woman in professional attire and a pencil skirt walked in, also a young executive at Lu Corporation, talent scouted by Ye Chen and Lu Ya from university.
She was incredibly handy to use and, after being disciplined, became exceptionally obedient.
Lu Ya did some good after all!
âPresident Lu, the earnings from dealing with Zhang Corporation have been tallied. Weâve made a total of 3.86 billion,â the woman announced excitedly, having participated in the takedown of Zhang Corporation, the bonus sheâd receive this time might exceed her annual salary of several years.
âGoodâŠâ Lu Li paused.
This sensationâŠ
German hot dogs!
Bread with hot dogs!
Bear devouring!
(tln : you know what it mean)
If the person in front of him were You Meng or Cao YingyingâŠ
That would be a scenario ripe for a little romance!
âWhatâs wrong, President Lu?â
âItâs fine, the earnings this time are quite impressive, exceeding the total of the past few years,â he said flatly, whether it was genuinely flat only Lu Li and Chen Xiaoyi knew.
Now, Lu Li had to take back what he said about Chen Xiaoyi being conservative.
âYes, President Lu, youâve created a miracle,â the young executiveâs eyes sparkled with different colors as she looked at Lu Li. Although she was originally brought into Lu Corporation by Lu Ya, she had to admit that this Mr. Lu, the male president, was more capable than the former female president.
âThat kind of talk is unnecessary. I donât care how you were before; work hard now, and you wonât be mistreated. Donât harbor any unrealistic fantasies. You accepted Lu Yaâs invitation, stepping into the Lu familyâs strife. Iâll be watching you.â
Lu Liâs calm gaze made the young executiveâs heart tighten, nearly cursing Lu Ya to death.
Without the capability, not being his own, why recruit me? Competing with President Lu, now look, my life and death are in the hands of this President Lu.
She was just a money-maker, not a die-hard follower of Lu Ya like Jiang Ting.