Lin Mushu fed Lin Haochen a piece of apple, a sight that made the jaws of everyone secretly watching her drop.
‘What was the world coming to?’
‘Everyone in Jin City’s business world knew Lin Mushu as the famous ice queen CEO.’
‘Who didn’t know that she’d never gotten close to any man?’
‘But now, not only had she arrived at the banquet with a man on her arm, but she was also feeding him fruit!’
‘Even if he was her brother, as the rumors claimed, how could they be so intimate?’
“You’re a grown man, and you still need me to feed you.
Aren’t you embarrassed?”
Mushu shot Haochen an exasperated glance, but her heart was filled with happiness.
While the two were playfully bickering, Deng Wenbin walked to the center of the hall to give a speech.
Haochen had no interest in listening to that sort of thing.
Fortunately, Deng Wenbin didn’t speak for long and soon concluded.
“I have one more announcement.
Because the Zhao Family violated the rules of my Qihui Conglomerate, they will be removed from the Celestial Valley Exchange project.
Their original share will be taken over by the Muchen Group.”
When Deng Wenbin made this announcement, everyone was stunned.
Before tonight, the business community in Jin City had heard bits and pieces about the Muchen Group.
At the very least, they knew the Muchen Group had nothing to do with the Celestial Valley Exchange project.
But now, they had suddenly leaped into the top tier, taking the Zhao Family’s place.
But this was Deng Wenbin’s decision.
No one dared to question it.
Deng Wenbin’s move once again made Lin Mushu the center of attention.
As for Deng Wenbin himself, he left in a hurry less than two minutes later.
Everyone knew that by securing the Zhao Family’s share in the Celestial Valley Exchange project and forging a connection with the Qihui Conglomerate, the Muchen Group was destined for rapid growth.
It was only a matter of time before it became the next corporate giant in Jin City.
“Congratulations, Chairman Lin!
The Muchen Group is poised to reach new heights!”
“Chairman Lin, congratulations.
Perhaps the partnership between our two companies can be taken a step further?”
In an instant, everyone—apart from the members of the other major families—began flocking to greet Lin Mushu.
Moments ago, these people had been unsure of the Qihui Conglomerate’s stance on the Muchen Group.
Now, they were scrambling to build connections.
Lin Mushu, however, was her usual self, offering only perfunctory replies.
“Liu Hong, go get Lin Mushu to drink this.
You’re a director at the Muchen Group, so she’ll at least have to give you some face and take a sip.”
Li Juwei poured half a packet of white powder into a glass of red wine, swirled it a couple of times, and handed it to Liu Hong.
Liu Hong agreed, taking the glass with a sinister smile.
He picked up his own glass and walked toward Lin Mushu.
“Chairman Lin, congratulations on landing such a massive project for our Muchen Group.
We can finally recoup the nearly one billion in losses the group has suffered.
An occasion this momentous calls for a drink, don’t you think?”
As he spoke, Liu Hong offered the drugged glass of wine to Lin Mushu.
Lin Mushu looked at Liu Hong, her expression faltering slightly.
She knew exactly what kind of person he was—he was definitely up to no good!
Seeing that Lin Mushu remained unmoved, Liu Hong pressed on.
“Chairman Lin, there’s something you should know.
This drink is also an apology from President Li of the Wansheng Group.
He had me present it on his behalf.
He said that if you drink this, our past grievances with the Wansheng Group will be wiped clean.
Not only that, but our two companies can begin a deep and collaborative partnership.
That way, the money we lost won’t have been for nothing!”
“Then go back and tell him to give up on that idea.
The Muchen Group will never work with the Wansheng Group!”
Lin Mushu said coldly.
If it weren’t for the Wansheng Group, the Muchen Group wouldn’t be in its current predicament.
Liu Hong’s expression changed as well.
“Chairman Lin, you may be the chairwoman, but you don’t have the final say on everything at the Muchen Group.
A partnership with the Wansheng Group must be decided by a board resolution!”
With that, Liu Hong placed the glass on the table in front of Lin Mushu, sloshing a drop of wine onto the surface.
“I have absolute control over this company, including veto power when necessary.
As for a partnership with the Wansheng Group, it will never happen as long as I am in charge!”
Lin Mushu’s tone was resolute.
Had she not secured the partnership with the Qihui Conglomerate, she might have hesitated.
But now, there was no need.
Just then, Li Juwei strolled over from behind them, a smile on his face.
“Chairman Lin, why be so difficult?
Everything that happened before was Li Hongrui’s doing.
Now that I’m at the helm of the Wansheng Group, I can assure you that sort of thing won’t happen again.
You have my word.”
As he spoke, Li Juwei drained his own glass in one go.
“Your word?
Does ‘your word’ involve drugging someone’s drink?”
Just then, Haochen’s voice, laced with a murderous chill, cut through the air, sending a shiver down everyone’s spine.
Li Juwei’s expression changed instantly.
He pointed at the glass on the table and sneered, “Drugged?
Go on, have it tested!
See if there’s anything in it!
If you want to be a pretty boy, then just be a pretty boy.
Stop sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong!”
Haochen scoffed, his voice turning icy.
“Why have it tested?
If you drink this glass of wine and nothing happens within ten minutes, then it naturally proves it wasn’t drugged.
“You.
Do you dare drink it?”