Chapter 827: Mortal Sir Meets His First Love Again

Four o'clock in the afternoon.

The executive lounge on the top floor of Wuzhou International Hotel.

At this time of day there were few guests; in the window-side booth, a glass of plain water sat before Lin Dongfan. He lifted his head and looked ahead—who says that the most beautiful things cannot stay in the human world? Lovely faces must part from mirrors, flowers, and trees?

Over the years, Ye Jiaying's looks and figure have remained unchanged; wherever she goes, she is an elegant scenery.

A faint footstep brought a light fragrance of perfume.

Today Ye Jiaying wore a well-tailored ivory suit, her voluminous long hair pinned up at the back, with two simple pearls dangling from her earlobes.

After so many years of ups and downs in the business world.

Not only has it not worn away her magnificent beauty, it has added a touch of calm composure.

"Have you been waiting long?"

She sat down opposite Lin Dongfan, her voice soft as it was during their first love.

"Just arrived."

Lin Dongfan pushed the water cup over: "Still only drinking warm water?"

"I didn't expect you still remember."

Ye Jiaying smiled with relief; this man, destined never to walk hand-in-hand with her into the hall of marriage, being able to remember her preferences already satisfied her.

The waiter came over, and the two casually ordered some things.

After the waiter walked away.

Ye Jiaying then carefully examined Lin Dongfan, unable to help feeling heartbroken: "Just half a year without seeing each other, you've lost a lot of weight. Is this place of Wuzhou not easy to endure?"

"Not bad."

Lin Dongfan replied lightly: "It's a bit trickier than expected, but I can handle it."

"That kind of person Zhao Tianyu…" Ye Jiaying shook her head: "I've heard of him in business circles—his methods are underhanded, he has no sense of proportion; are you going to completely crush him this time?"

"It's not that I want to crush him; he's seeking his own death."

Lin Dongfan took a document from his briefcase and handed it to Ye Jiaying, then said: "This is the debt structure and asset details of the Zhao Group; have a look."

"Hmm."

Ye Jiaying took the document and flipped through it casually.

She gazed at Lin Dongfan with deep affection: "Have you thought it through? With the Mortal Group getting involved, public opinion might turn against you, after all we…"

"What about us? It's not like we can't withstand an investigation."

Lin Dongfan dismissed it with disdain.

He said outright: "You are legally and compliantly acquiring non-performing assets; I am handling livelihood issues in accordance with the law and regulations. There is no flaw in the procedure; nobody can find fault."

Ye Jiaying fell silent for a moment, then looked over the documents in her hand again.

This time she examined them very carefully.

Sunlight streamed through the glass window onto her side profile, casting a faint shadow from her eyelashes onto her cheek.

This scene.

Made Lin Dongfan feel a moment of daze.

Many years ago, at the headquarters of the Mortal Group, in her office, she was likewise focused on the documents, while he, Lin Dongfan, could not hold himself back…

Today, even if he cannot restrain himself, he must restrain himself, after all this is a public setting.

"The debt amounts to 180 billion, with collateral valued at around 120 billion." Ye Jiaying looked up at Lin Dongfan: "There is a 60 billion gap; even after stripping out the moisture, the actual shortfall is over 40 billion."

"The Zhao Group still has a few plots of land in good locations." Lin Dongfan said: "If we can straighten out the relations and complete the procedures, this gap can be fully filled."

Ye Jiaying set down the document: "Will Wang Qigang let go on his side?"

"If he won't let go, he still has to let go."

Lin Dongfan smiled: "Tomorrow is the final deadline. Either Zhao Tianyu pays out of his own pocket, or we enforce it compulsorily, or you take over. No matter which path is chosen, the Zhao family's team will suffer heavy losses."

Ye Jiaying looked at Lin Dongfan, her eyes complex: "You are more decisive than before."

"The more decisive I am, the more trouble I cause you."

Lin Dongfan chuckled: "Advance payment of over two billion in wages, though for your Mortal Group it's nothing, but the real hassle is the subsequent 180 billion debt restructuring—thank you for your hard work."

"Your affairs are my affairs; what's there to talk about hardship?"

Ye Jiaying lifted her water cup, took a sip to moisten her slightly dry throat, then said: "I just fear that Zhao Tianyu won't accept it, and neither will the people behind him."

"Are you worried they'll jump the wall in desperation?" Lin Dongfan asked with a smile.

Ye Jiaying nodded: "In these years in the business world, I've seen too many people lose their eyes red with rage. Someone like Zhao Tianyu will do anything."

"That's why I came to you today." Lin Dongfan leaned forward, lowering his voice: "After taking over the Zhao Group, the first thing is a comprehensive audit. Those who should be weeded out will be fully weeded out; those who should be handed over to the judiciary will be handed over. I want you to dig out every single bomb the Zhao family has buried over the years."

Hearing this, Ye Jiaying gave an understanding smile.

This time she fully understood: Lin Dongfan didn't just want to resolve the migrant workers' wage issue; he intended to use this opportunity to uproot the Zhao Group's profit chain entirely!

He would bring all the shady things behind Zhao Tianyu into the sunlight to be exposed.

"This workload is quite large." Ye Jiaying remarked with a smile.

"That's exactly why I came to you because the workload is large."

Lin Dongfan spoke frankly: "The Mortal Group has the nation's best legal and audit teams, plus experience handling complex debt restructuring. More importantly, I trust you, so you needn't worry about being in Cao's camp while your heart is with Han."

"Rest assured, even if I betrayed the whole world, I would never betray you."

Ye Jiaying's fingers gripping the water cup tightened slightly; words like these, spoken from the heart, always carry a faint sorrow when said face to face.

The person before her is her beloved.

But he married another woman; the so-called unresolved longing probably means that each meeting brings back memories of all the past happiness.

Considering the current complicated situation.

Ye Jiaying made a difficult suggestion: "Dongfan, from now on… we should try to see each other as little as possible. Now you are the Mayor, I am a businessman, and there are too many gossips around. I fear it might affect your future."

"Government-business cooperation isn't something shameful, don't be nervous."

Lin Dongfan leaned back against the chair.

Relaxed and at ease: "Today I'm here to talk about official business—it's the livelihood issue of Wuzhou's eight thousand migrant workers, it's the risk disposal of Zhao Group's 180 billion debt; who dares to stab me in the back?"

Hearing this, Ye Jiaying gave an embarrassed smile, speechless, knowing that nothing she said would help.

Over the years, no matter what position he held, Lin Dongfan remained the same Lin Dongfan as before, his bandit spirit outweighing his general's aura.

At that moment, the server brought over the Western meal.

Ye Jiaying cut a small piece of steak, stuffed it into her mouth, took a sip of red wine, and while eating and chatting said: "Everything will proceed according to your plan. Tomorrow morning at nine, Mortal Group's finance team will arrive in Wuzhou. The wage funds are ready; as long as Zhao Tianyu hasn't made a payment by noon tomorrow, we will move in."

"Well done, come, let me raise a glass to you."

Lin Dongfan raised his cup, smiling.

If Wang Qigang saw this scene, he would surely be so angry his veins would bulge! He would probably also think that this dog couple isn't drinking red wine, but drinking Zhao Tianyu's blood!

Wuzhou's mayor, the toughest-background in its history, plus the business queen on the Forbes list!

Government and business join forces!

This is a plot Wang Qigang never dared dream of; he never expected Lin Dongfan to fight this battle with such brutal, wolf-like tactics.