Chapter 899: 895. The Deadline (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Aosituo looked at the cold-faced Zhang Ran, feeling somewhat stifled in his heart; previously, he had held all the advantages and could refuse whenever he pleased.

But now, he could only act according to Zhang Ran's mood.

This matter involving Zhang Ran could be big or small, and if not handled well, it could cause enormous trouble for their Swiss Bank.

Yet at this very moment, Aosituo had no choice but to keep a smiling face; if he truly angered Zhang Ran, then the matter would not be so easily resolved.

"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. Let's discuss things slowly; there will always be a result. Please don't be impatient," Aosituo said with a smile on his face.

He seemed not to mind Zhang Ran's attitude in the slightest.

Back when he was at home, he had been dismissive of the demands Zhang Ran put forward, but that was before; the situation was different now.

This matter not only concerned the reputation of the Swiss Bank but also concerned his own future.

Once he failed to handle this matter well, he could forget about keeping this position, and it was even possible that his career would be ruined from here on out.

Although Aosituo was not exactly young, he had no intention of retiring, nor did he intend to spend his days in leisure.

He felt that he could hold such power in his hands until the day he died.

In this regard, he was different from Zhang Ran, or perhaps it could be said that Zhang Ran was different from the vast majority of people.

Why do many company bosses who don't understand company operations insist on interfering? Do they not understand how to delegate power and let those who know how to manage do it?

In fact, some do understand, but they are reluctant to give up such power.

Zhang Ran looked at the smiling Aosituo and was no longer in a rush to leave, though he did not go back to sit down either, instead saying: "So, Mr. Aosituo, do you have a result on your end?"

Zhang Ran's meaning was very clear: either agree to his conditions from the morning, or there was nothing to talk about.

Of course, regardless of anything else, the compensation that was due still needed to be paid; it was just a matter of whether or not to publicize it.

With the influence Zhang Ran possessed now, especially given that the vast majority of the world's media were very interested in his affairs, as long as he exposed it, this matter would absolutely be broadcast by media outlets all over the world.

Such good material, and involving a mysterious and legendary tycoon like Zhang Ran, plus a company with an excellent reputation like the Swiss Bank—it would be hard not to become famous.

But the Swiss Bank certainly did not want that kind of fame.

Aosituo's expression turned bitter; he certainly understood Zhang Ran's meaning, but he had just told the people from the Rhode Family that there was no problem, and he had even accepted their gifts.

To make him do such a thing now was indeed quite difficult.

And to tell the truth, he did not want to do it either, because doing so would also damage the interests of the Swiss Bank; of course, for the Swiss Bank, it was also a loss of reputation.

If he could be forced by Zhang Ran to abandon the cooperation with the Rhode Family this time, what about in the future?

But the situation now was that he either had to abandon the cooperation with the Rhode Family or suffer a major loss regarding this matter with Zhang Ran.

This matter was inherently a dilemma.

"Mr. Zhang, could you give me some time? A matter like this is not something I can decide on my own." Aosituo decided to stall for time.

Zhang Ran said: "But this morning, you decided it yourself."

Aosituo's expression grew even more bitter; he truly felt how difficult Zhang Ran was to deal with, especially when he was not prepared to give you any face.

What could he do at this moment? He could only admit his mistake; otherwise, if he truly provoked Zhang Ran, he would definitely not have a good end.

After all, this matter would ultimately require a scapegoat, and he was the most suitable person for that—who told him to be the CEO who failed to handle this matter well?

"Mr. Zhang, I know that what I did before was not quite right, but this matter is truly not something I can resolve alone.

After all, it is of great importance; whether it is on your side or the Rhode Family's side, it is not something that can be resolved with just a few simple words.

Even if I promised you now, would you dare to believe it?" Aosituo began to speak earnestly.

Zhang Ran suddenly said: "I would."

Aosituo was instantly dumbfounded; he moved his lips, suddenly not knowing what he should say.

Seeing him in this state, Zhang Ran suddenly laughed, "Alright, I won't make things difficult for you. Two days; I'll give you two days to make a decision.

If there is no result after two days, then I will assume you have chosen the Rhode Family. Don't think about dragging it out any further; it's meaningless."

After saying this, Zhang Ran left directly with his people, and this time Aosituo did not dare to stop him again.

Two days—this was the final bottom line Zhang Ran had given.

Although he said two days, in reality, there was only a day and a half left, as half of today had already passed.

Watching Zhang Ran's departing back, Aosituo's expression shifted uncertainly, and in the end, he composed his features.

"You handled this matter well. For the next steps, you only need to go and investigate where exactly the problem arose and who did this.

By the way, find those three oil paintings and see who is in possession of them now," Aosituo ordered indifferently.

Gusitafu hurriedly acknowledged the order; he felt somewhat fortunate that he had been promoted so late. If he had been promoted earlier and such a thing had happened during his tenure, he estimated he would be finished too.

"Oh, and you must keep this matter confidential for me," Aosituo added, feeling uneasy.

Gusitafu was not a fool; how could he possibly talk about such a thing? It was just that Aosituo was afraid this guy wouldn't be able to keep his mouth shut when the time came.

If Zhang Ran didn't leak it, but it was leaked by his own people, that would truly be a laughingstock.

After pacifying the people there, Aosituo arrived at his office with an ugly expression and began calling the shareholders and directors one by one.

He didn't feel at ease notifying others, fearing that one careless slip would leak the news.

One had to know that there were quite a few people watching them now, and the matter had to be resolved as quickly as possible. By notifying them personally, he could also let these people know the severity of the situation.

This matter had to be resolved through an urgent meeting.

Upon receiving Aosituo's notification, these people all became nervous one by one and began to rush over; those who truly could not make it joined the meeting via video call.

The Swiss Bank was known as the world's largest private bank, and its internal structure was also very complex.

It was only because they had encountered such a thorny issue that they were able to react so quickly.

Otherwise, it would be normal to give a month or two of advance notice for a meeting; now, within a few short hours, basically everyone had arrived, and those who hadn't were connected via video.