Chapter 2217: You Are Our Benefactor

As her voice fell, Su Kexuan also handed a document to President Zhong.

And this one was much thicker than the one he had pushed over.

President Zhong knitted his brows at once.

The situation before him was completely beyond his expectations.

He flipped through the document Su Kexuan had handed him.

Before he had even looked at it for a few moments, he resumed his arrogant expression: "This is a newly established company, and its scale is simply incomparable to Geo!"

"This company was indeed established not long ago, but it is very capable; its several investments have been major moves, and they were clean and brilliant."

"Hmph, who knows if it's just opportunism. When choosing partners, we should still choose long-established companies that are trustworthy!"

"But I also want to give the new company a chance. How about this: let the two companies compete, and we will choose whoever can show the most sincerity."

Su Kexuan's decision shocked President Zhong directly.

His lips moved, and he scolded angrily: "This is too ridiculous!"

"How is it ridiculous? Having a competitor can stimulate a sense of urgency in both parties, thereby helping the company negotiate better terms. This is a good thing for the company, don't you think, President Zhong?"

What could President Zhong say?

He just wanted to curse.

But the slightly suspicious look in Su Kexuan's eyes made President Zhong suddenly calm down.

At this moment, if he appeared too eager, it would certainly make Su Kexuan suspicious.

For the sake of the big picture, President Zhong could only say against his will: "Very well said. Then I will communicate with the other party right away."

Su Kexuan revealed a satisfied smile.

Then she said: "Have the people at Geo prepare as soon as possible; the proposal must be submitted by next week."

Submitting a proposal is not difficult.

What is difficult is how to stand out in front of a competitor.

Yet they hadn't even figured out who the competitor was yet.

So President Zhong was not very satisfied with this arrangement: "The time is too tight."

"I think it's fine. After all, it's a big company; you can't be unable to handle even this little thing, right?"

Su Kexuan said, staring at President Zhong with a smile.

President Zhong's fists clenched.

He felt that Su Kexuan was doing this on purpose!

Also, his subordinates said that Su Kexuan was under immense pressure right now.

But why didn't he feel it?

Could it be... that she is putting on a brave face?

If that were really the case, she would have bitter fruit to eat!

President Zhong narrowed his eyes, then lifted his chin and said: "Fine, I will notify the other party."

After speaking, President Zhong left the office composedly.

Su Kexuan looked toward the doorway.

She knew that President Zhong's calmness was only on the surface.

In reality, he must be cursing her in his heart.

Let him curse.

There will be plenty of opportunities for him to curse in the future!

Su Kexuan curled the corners of her lips and continued to handle the work at hand.

Immersed in her work, Su Kexuan could not feel the passage of time.

However, because of overusing her brain, her temples began to ache.

After she could no longer concentrate, Su Kexuan paused her work.

And she raised her hands to rub her temples.

She stood up to stretch her body.

And standing up like this allowed her to see the snack bag Jiang Mobai had prepared for her.

Su Kexuan hadn't looked carefully at what was in the bag before.

Now that she was in the mood, she went over to look through it.

As a result, she found the chocolate she liked very much.

Back when she was in school, Su Kexuan had loved this brand of chocolate.

But after going abroad, she hadn't touched it again.

Seeing it now, she had a feeling of "things are different now."

However, after tasting it, Su Kexuan found the flavor was still the same as before.

Rich, silky, and impossible to stop eating.

If Su Kexuan hadn't controlled herself, she could have eaten the whole box.

Sigh, snacks are too tempting.

No matter how much self-control a person has, they are prone to losing control in front of their favorite snacks.

Su Kexuan felt she couldn't go on like this.

Otherwise, her ab lines would disappear sooner or later.

Exhaling a long breath, Su Kexuan put the snack bag into the cabinet.

Out of sight, out of mind.

However, after replenishing some energy, Su Kexuan's thinking became active again.

Throwing herself back into work, she was also more efficient.

So it seems...

Eating snacks is not entirely without merit.

Because Su Kexuan did not deliberately suppress it, and because President Zhong intended to stir up the situation, news about problems with the company's funds slowly spread out.

This news even reached the ears of Li Xingyan.

Li Xingyan had a partnership with Su Kexuan, so he took the opportunity while meeting to discuss the progress of the cooperation project to ask about her company's affairs.

Su Kexuan did not want to make her friend worry, so she said roughly: "Just cleaning house, you don't need to take it too seriously."

Li Xingyan was very smart and understood immediately.

But he did not approve of Su Kexuan's method: "Isn't the bet you're making a bit too big?"

"If it's not big enough, I can't catch the big fish."

"Be careful that the fish dies and the net breaks."

"Don't worry, I have my own sense of proportion."

Su Kexuan had the look of someone holding the winning ticket.

But the fatigue between her brows still betrayed this woman.

It seems the mess is not so easy to clean up after all.

Li Xingyan wanted to give her a hand.

But he did not offer it proactively, instead asking circuitously: "How is Mobai doing lately?"

"Quite well."

"You are the only one who can keep Mobai in check; you have contributed a lot to Mobai regaining consciousness, you are simply a benefactor to our Li Family."

"Benefactor? That's a bit of an exaggeration."

"Not at all, you deserve these two words."

When Li Xingyan spoke, he looked straight at Su Kexuan.

His eyes seemed to be saying: Hurry up and take the opportunity to ask for some benefits!

Understanding this look, Su Kexuan slowly curled the corners of her lips.

But she did not grant Li Xingyan his wish.

Instead, she sighed: "There are many things at the company lately, and I'm not free even after returning to the apartment; it's truly tiring."

Upon hearing this from Su Kexuan, Li Xingyan wanted to sigh.

Although both involve providing help.

But offering help proactively versus being asked are two different things.

Obviously, the latter allows for more initiative.

And it can better prevent someone from making an exorbitant demand.

As a result...

Su Kexuan didn't fall for it at all.

She even kicked the ball back to Li Xingyan.

If Li Xingyan were to kick the ball back again, it would seem too insincere.

Helpless, Li Xingyan could only take the initiative to speak: "What can I help you with?"

The smile on Su Kexuan's lips deepened.

She even said very considerately: "I can solve work matters myself. But I want to ask, is Mr. Li interested in an art gallery?"

Li Xingyan became guarded.

He asked: "What if I am interested, and what if I am not?"

"If you're interested, we can partner to open an art gallery. If you're not interested, then I'll ask someone else."

So, this woman was planning this.

This isn't a difficult thing to handle!

Li Xingyan relaxed his whole body.

He said very generously: "I am indeed not very interested in opening an art gallery, but Tiantian will definitely like it. Go discuss it with her; give me a number for how much money needs to be invested."

"Yo, so generous?"

"We are all one family, after all."

Li Xingyan had unconsciously started treating Su Kexuan as a sister-in-law.

He thought about it in his heart, and it was nothing.

But saying it out loud in front of Su Kexuan...

Jiang Baobao looked at the man in front of her, her heart feeling as if it had been pricked by a needle.