The Yang Zhiguo on the other end of the phone heard their conversation clearly. When he learned that Gu Xingdong would be returning today, his mouth couldn't help but curl upwards.
Otherwise, he would have to spend some effort explaining the reasons for Gu Xingdong's frequent absences from the team.
With this thought, Yang Zhiguo excitedly introduced, "Fu Chen is a companion I grew up with. If you encounter any problems while handling this matter, you can contact him for help. For my sake, he will do his best to assist you if it's within his capabilities."
As the saying goes, more friends mean more paths. Crucially, this friend held a distinguished status. If utilized properly, he might become a powerful tool in one's career in the future!
Chen Lishu naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to make an acquaintance.
"Okay, when you have time, Chief, please come to Kyoto. I'll treat you and your friend to a meal, and we can all get acquainted then."
"Good, good, good." Yang Zhiguo chuckled heartily and readily agreed.
Seeing that the two had finished their conversation, Gu Xingdong hung up the phone and said somewhat dejectedly, "I have to leave after today. You don't know how reluctant I am. Can't you spend more time with me?"
Facing Gu Xingdong's complaint, three black lines appeared on Chen Lishu's forehead. She said, "But we only separated two days ago, and we'll be seeing each other again in eight days. What is there to be reluctant about?"
Hearing the woman's indifferent words, Gu Xingdong pulled her into his embrace, his voice hoarse with a hint of magnetism, "But I am reluctant."
"So?"
"So, I want to make up for the eight days' worth of activities today!" Gu Xingdong finished speaking with suppressed desire and once again pressed Chen Lishu beneath him.
At first, Chen Lishu resisted, but under Gu Xingdong's possessive gaze, she gradually succumbed!
Meanwhile, in the director's office of the Xinxin Group.
Yang Lili dialed Wu Lu's number and asked teasingly, "Director Wu, was the matter handled successfully? You've had a whole night and a large part of the day. Did you have a good time?"
Hearing Yang Lili's slightly amused voice, Wu Lu on the other end of the phone thought she was mocking him. He then loudly berated, "What fun! Yang Lili, did you deliberately set me up? Since you're Chen Lishu's old classmate, why didn't you tell me she had connections?
I've been stripped of my position and am now wanted by the Kyoto police. I can't go home and have to hide. You damned woman, it's all your fault I'm in such a miserable state! Once things blow over here, I will definitely make you pay!"
Listening to Wu Lu's furious cursing, Yang Lili raised an eyebrow and then disdainfully hung up the phone. In her eyes, he was already a discarded pawn, and Wu Lu's fate had nothing to do with her.
However, the failure of the plan was not enough to surprise her. What surprised her was how such a powerful person Chen Lishu had met in Kyoto so soon after arriving, someone who could mobilize the entire Kyoto police force.
If Chen Lishu was truly that formidable, it meant that dealing with her would become even more difficult. Thinking of this, Yang Lili supported her forehead with her hand, feeling quite troubled.
"Sister, what's wrong?" Yang Gang, sitting beside her, saw Yang Lili's displeased expression and quickly stepped forward to comfort her. "Sister, I overheard some of your phone conversation. There's no need to dwell on it.
This plan didn't succeed, but we have another one. Have you forgotten that I've already planted another chess piece? This person is deeply trusted by Chen Lishu and is sure to catch her off guard!
However, compared to dealing with Chen Lishu, a problem troubles me more. With Wu Lu out of the picture, won't our chances of getting the fashion magazine endorsement through the back door be dashed?"
Hearing Yang Gang's comfort, Yang Lili slowly raised her head and said with a faint emotion, "It's a small matter! When I last spoke with Wu Lu about business, I already had him submit the selection list to the higher-ups.
With the entry spot secured, along with our company's newly designed clothing, I have a 90% chance of gracing the cover of the fashion magazine!"
Upon hearing this news, Yang Gang excitedly slapped his thigh, his emotions running high. "Sister, you truly have foresight. Since we've already settled things, what is there to worry about? Sister, rest assured, based on my understanding of Wei Xiaohua, this chess piece will absolutely not fail!"
Yang Lili sighed deeply, her tone complex, "Well, I hope so."
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The next day.
Gu Xingdong had originally said he would leave last night, but the two had been so occupied that he could only postpone his departure to the morning of the following day.
After seeing Gu Xingdong off at the airport, Chen Lishu did not go home to rest. Instead, she returned to the company with Su Nian, her body feeling heavy.
As soon as they got out of the car, they saw Lu Gen approaching them, with two thick dark circles under his eyes. He anxiously inquired, "President Chen, you're back! What exactly happened yesterday? Are you injured?"
After speaking, Lu Gen stepped forward as if to check Chen Lishu's physical condition.
Unaccustomed to being touched by others, Chen Lishu instinctively took a step back. However, her legs were weak, and she almost fell to the ground. If Su Nian hadn't supported her waist, she would have stumbled in front of all the employees.
Because of this, Chen Lishu's clothes were pulled slightly to the left, and the hickey on her neck was perfectly exposed to Lu Gen's eyes.
"Bitch!" A flash of contempt and disgust crossed Lu Gen's eyes. How could such a woman be worthy of him? She was barely fit to carry his shoes.
Whether or not he was wearing a cuckold's hat was unimportant. What mattered was that things were developing as he had envisioned. His sole objective was the inheritance of the Shu Se Group.
Once he obtained what he desired, he would make sure that the entire company, no! The entire Kyoto would know that Chen Lishu was a slut who had been with everyone!
With this thought, Lu Gen suppressed his inner dissatisfaction and put on a facade of deep affection, saying, "President Chen, I am also very heartbroken about what happened. But please rest assured, no matter what you become, I will always stay by your side."
He thought these words of unwavering devotion would break through Chen Lishu's cold heart. However, the fleeting look of contempt and disgust in his eyes moments ago had been precisely captured by Chen Lishu. Among all his actions, there was no hint of surprise.
Chen Lishu leaned on Su Nian's arm, propped herself up, and for the first time, harbored doubts about Lu Gen. She slowly asked, "After you ran out, didn't you call the police?"
If Lu Gen had chosen to call the police and returned, he would have discovered that Wu Lu's plan had not succeeded.
Facing Chen Lishu's questioning, Lu Gen's face showed no sign of panic, as if he had long prepared his response. He slowly began to explain, "President Chen, I wanted to call the police, but after I left the private room, I was taken away and held by another group of people."