Chapter 60#
The naughty good son.#
A hard card with a pure black background and gilded edges was pushed over by a slender, pale finger.
Qin Mu lowered his eyes and saw that this wasn’t just the “invitation” he had sent out from his office this morning, was it?
“Qin Mu,” Yu Shu’s voice rang out, “I got this through my connections. Tonight, you tidy up and go.”
Qin Mu thought Yu Shu had suddenly contacted him to come back for something else.
It turned out to be just for tonight’s “celebration banquet.”
“Zhaohui” had specially prepared a cruise ship banquet tonight to celebrate securing the project, inviting many peers from the industry.
Some treat it like discarded shoes, while others flock to it.
Qin Mu picked up the card on the table, his fingertips slowly caressing the frosted surface.
He looked up at Yu Shu, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
Clearly, Yu Shu belonged to the latter.
“Didn’t CEO Qin receive an invitation? Do you need to specifically get one from elsewhere?”
If he remembered correctly, the first invitation was sent to the Qin family.
The woman paused, averted her gaze, “He looks down on ‘Zhaohui’s’ self-satisfied ways. He burned the invitation the day it arrived.”
Qin Mu couldn’t help but laugh.
He was, after all, the boss of a listed company. How could he burn someone’s invitation? How bad would that sound if it got out?
It seemed he was quite angered.
“Aren’t you afraid he’ll take it out on you for being so outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant?”
“Heh.” The woman gave a faint cold laugh, “Your father, after being chairman for a few days, has forgotten his roots. All matters, big or small, need his nod. I wonder if he can even make decisions for me.”
Yu Shu looked at Qin Mu and instructed, “Don’t underestimate this ‘celebration banquet.’ Zhaohui can’t swallow this piece of meat whole. He’s using the celebration banquet as an excuse to choose partners. As long as you get this entry ticket, there’s a possibility.”
She meticulously reminded him, “After you go, you must find a way to secure the cooperation rights with ‘Zhaohui.’ Only by achieving results can you establish yourself in the company and gain respect.”
The curve of Qin Mu’s lips deepened. He didn’t expect Yu Shu, a woman confined to the Qin household, to be so perceptive and see the essence of the matter.
He casually twirled the card with his fingertips, nodding indifferently, “Got it. Where did you get this from?”
“CEO Shan.”
Qin Mu’s movements paused, “Which CEO Shan?”
Yu Shu glared at him teasingly, “Of course, it’s ‘Zhaohui’s’ CEO Shan, who else could it be?”
Ji Weiyi, with his love for drama, would surely deduct his salary when he got back!
This celebration banquet was a private event, requiring identity verification and an invitation for entry and exit.
The event was held on a cruise ship. At 7 PM, people were already starting to enter in succession.
Qin Mu, dressed in a dark blue suit that made him look tall and upright, got out of the car, handed his invitation to the security guard, and entered smoothly.
Calling it a celebration banquet, it was actually more like a small gathering. Most of the people inside knew each other, or had at least met before. Moreover, due to the special nature of this banquet, after receiving the “invitation,” most CEOs shared Qin Yanchen’s sentiment, feeling that “Zhaohui’s” triumphant posture was too glaring. Going would boost their prestige, but not going might risk souring relations with “Zhaohui.”
Therefore, most of those who came were the unaccomplished sons of those busy CEOs who couldn’t spare the time.
So, Qin Mu wasn’t surprised to run into Qin Zheng here.
He went up to him as if he hadn’t seen an old friend in years, giving him an enthusiastic quick hug. Qin Zheng, caught off guard, stiffened for a moment. As he leaned in, Qin Mu whispered in his ear, “Doing bad things behind your good dad’s back isn’t being a good son, you know.”
Qin Zheng heard the underlying insult in the words, and his face immediately darkened.
Just as Qin Zheng was about to say something, Qin Mu released his hand the next second, as if nothing had happened.
As soon as he entered, he saw Ji Weiyi, who was like a social butterfly, dressed in a silver-gray suit, chatting and laughing effortlessly in the crowd, surrounded by people in circles.
The company “Zhaohui” was too mysterious. Without any warning, it rose to prominence, steadily building its foundation step by step. Although it was still a new company, the power of its hidden boss was exceptionally strong, possessing not only ample funds but also well-established connections to pave its way.
Such a person could only be befriended; worsening relations offered no benefits whatsoever.
Qin Mu stood beside Qin Zheng, looking at Ji Weiyi, who was surrounded by everyone. This was the first time “Zhaohui” had someone of management level or higher appear in public. The “CEO Shan” behind them was too mysterious; this person was the only way to get close to him.
“Want to go over? You don’t have to stay and keep me company,” Qin Mu said lightly.
Qin Zheng frowned in distaste, not responding.
He did want to go. He had put in so much effort, even coming here behind Qin Yanchen’s back, not to just stand on the sidelines and watch. It was just that when he arrived, Ji Weiyi was already completely surrounded and couldn’t break free, and Qin Mu was standing right next to him.
He couldn’t appear too impatient.
While he was still secretly agonizing, Ji Weiyi’s gaze swept over and suddenly brightened.
He walked over with Wen Xing.
Qin Zheng subtly straightened his back and was the first to take the hand Ji Weiyi extended.
As their hands clasped, Ji Weiyi looked puzzled: “You are…?”
Qin Zheng’s fingertips tightened slightly. He nodded, “Qin Zheng, General Manager of Zhenqin Group.”
Ji Weiyi turned his head, seemingly lost in thought, his expression slightly hesitant: “I remember, isn’t CEO Qin’s son named Qin Mu…? Is there someone named Qin Zheng?”
Qin Mu behind him snorted with laughter.
Wen Xing added in his ear, “You’re mistaken, Qin Mu is the one behind him.”
Ji Weiyi immediately released his hand and turned to face Qin Mu.
“Young CEO Qin!”
Qin Mu: “……”
He definitely had to deduct Ji Weiyi’s salary when he got back.
“Young CEO Qin, you’re so talented at such a young age. Have time to visit ‘Zhaohui’?”
“Heh.” Qin Mu smiled, agreeing, “Of course, I hope to learn from you.”
Ji Weiyi found these words incredibly pleasing.
“Manager Ji,” Qin Zheng said, “If ‘Zhaohui’ has any vacant positions, I think Qin Mu would also be willing to go. After all, he doesn’t hold any position now, so he’s just idling away, don’t you think?”
Ji Weiyi suppressed a laugh, following his lead, “No position? Young CEO Qin doesn’t hold any position in his own company? Don’t they all say…”
“Keep wealth within the family?”
The phrase “Young CEO Qin” appeared too frequently, annoying Qin Mu. He glared at Ji Weiyi out of the corner of his eye, intending for him to restrain himself.
Who knew this person.
Would take an inch and demand a mile.