Chapter 200: The One Everyone Awaits

Sang Hongfang's face was full of embarrassment; he looked at Yun Ruofeng and then at Lu Xiwán.

At this critical moment, whatever he says is wrong.

Still, Lu Xiwán was the first to notice Sang Hongfang's awkwardness and simply stood up.

"As it happens, I feel the same way. Chief Sang, just let Chief Yun and me step out alone to talk; perhaps we can land a big client for our company."

The two walked out that way, and when they saw them leave, everyone finally relaxed.

Yun Ruofeng walked ahead, looking so familiar it didn't seem like a first visit.

Sensing Lu Xiwán's scrutinizing gaze, Yun Ruofeng tilted their head slightly and gave an embarrassed smile.

"I've always had a slightly better memory than those around me. When we came in, I noted the route; I recall there's a café right below the company. I don't want to keep Miss Xi waiting too long, so let's talk there."

Every sentence was flawless, leaving Lu Xiwán unsure how to refuse.

Yun Ruofeng's every gesture exuded elegance, and with a face that could be called flawless, they attracted countless glances along the way.

Fortunately the café downstairs had private rooms, shielding them from envious stares, and Lu Xiwán didn't appear overly flamboyant.

"Chief Yun didn't travel all this way just to chat with me, right? If you have something to say, just say it straight. We're all smart people; no need for roundabout talk."

From the moment Lu Xiwán saw Yun Ruofeng, she knew his scheming was profound.

He and Yun Ruojin have long been on different levels.

Yun Ruofeng gave a slight smile, "A large part of my return is because of Miss Xi; you truly are as clever as I heard abroad."

"Miss Yun wouldn't say that in front of Chief Yun, would she? Chief Yun must have placed many spies around Miss Yun, right?"

Lu Xiwán gently twirled a spoon, and the two gazes clashed in the air, each silently probing the other's thoughts.

"Of course. My younger sister has been clumsy since childhood and caused trouble abroad. To prevent her from getting into accidents at home, my father sent a few people. I heard Miss Xi has been in frequent contact with my sister lately, so I wanted to learn what kind of person you really are."

Lu Xiwán had heard such pleasantries many times and instantly recognized it as Yun Ruofeng being courteous.

"Just because of that?"

"Of course the recent plagiarism case also plays a role, but I don't think that's a reason for our two companies to fall out. I'm willing to pay a high price for this proposal; it depends on whether your company is willing to let it go."

Yun Ruofeng stopped beating around the bush and stated their purpose.

"The project and the proposal aren't just mine; they're the result of our whole company's long‑term effort. If we abandon them just because Chief Yun offers money, that would be an insult to us."

Yun Ruofeng shook his head repeatedly, "The accounting doesn't work that way. Even if you manage to complete the project, what's the profit? How much does each of you get? What I'm offering is merely a faster method, and of course the most cost‑effective."

At that moment, Lu Xiwán suddenly saw in him the same arrogance as He Yun Ruojin's.

He clearly didn't intend to waste more time and directly extended an olive branch to Lu Xiwán.

"With Fu Clan's financing, we're confident we can polish this project to its best state before taking it public, and the profits will naturally have professional public relations, so we won't trouble Chief Yun further."

There's no point in acting early without profit, especially for a shrewd businessman like Yun Ruofeng.

Lu Xiwán can assure that he also sniffed the business opportunity.

This game of negotiation ended with Yun Ruofeng's concession; even after being rejected, his face showed little displeasure.