Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 877: Chapter 529: Hidden Motives

”Secretary...” Seeing the people seated around, Director Liu was startled and slightly awkward as she opened the folder in her hand and handed it to Wen Song. ”Secretary, this is the hospitality budget for the cooperation with L.L. Please take a look.”

Wen Song nodded, took the folder, flipped through it, signed, and handed it back to Director Liu, feeling somewhat surprised. This kind of document should normally be handed over by the secretary for approval. Liu Lirui wasn’t new to her role as office director, so why would she do something so out of the ordinary?

”Secretary...” Director Liu glanced at Luo Ye and the others, hesitating to speak further.

Luo Ye tactfully stood up: ”Secretary, we will go outside first.” In front of outsiders, Luo Ye’s address became formal again.

”Alright.” Wen Song looked at the time, ”Let Yang Ming accompany you to the small cafeteria first, I’ll join you shortly.”

”Okay.” Luo Ye responded, pulling Luo Lian along as they walked out.

After the group left, Wen Song looked at Director Liu, ”Xiao Liu, just say what you need to.”

”Secretary, Mr. Monique said he wants to invest an additional 3 billion, but he has a requirement.” Director Liu unfolded a small note in her hand, ”He wants this piece of land in Sha City to build the L.L branch. I showed it to Vice Mayor Li, and he said this piece of land has an investment agreement, so he asked me to discuss it with you.”

Wen Song frowned slightly, ”This matter isn’t under your jurisdiction, why did Monique approach you?”

Director Liu looked sincerely at Wen Song, ”Secretary, Mr. Monique just suddenly approached me, saying he only trusts me with this matter, but I’m not quite sure why it came to this.”

Thinking of the previous conversation between Luo Ye and the others, Wen Song felt somewhat enlightened, and nodded, ”Understood. I’ll discuss this with Vice Mayor Li and get back to him.”

”Yes, Secretary, since you still have guests, I will not disturb you any further.”

”Director Liu.” Wen Song glanced at her, ”I heard you don’t quite like Luo Ye, is that correct?”

”Secretary...” Director Liu couldn’t quite grasp Wen Song’s train of thought and hesitated to respond. Her previous behavior was too apparent, and she couldn’t blatantly deny it as Wen Song would figure it out. But admitting directly required courage she didn’t possess.

Wen Song regarded her calmly, ”Alright, you may go.”

”Yes.” Filled with confusion, Director Liu turned and left. Distracted, she almost bumped into Yang Ming at the doorway, startling her into a gasp, clutching her chest with heavy breaths. Yang Ming quickly apologized, ”Sorry, Director Liu, are you alright?”

”No, no.” Director Liu waved her hand repeatedly as she left.

”Strange.” Yang Ming muttered quietly and walked inside, ”Secretary, the dishes are almost all served.”

Wen Song checked the time, ”Yang Ming, today’s lunch is like a family gathering, join us.”

Yang Ming hesitated, ”Secretary...”

Wen Song waved his hand, ”Just speak directly. Why are you being so evasive as a man?”

”Secretary, it’s my girlfriend’s great-grandfather’s birthday today, and they want me to go over,” Yang Ming said apologetically, scratching his head, ”The old man is 102, and the family is worried he won’t have the energy in the evening, so we’re celebrating at noon.”

Wen Song looked at him surprised, ”You’ve done a good job keeping this a secret.”

Yang Ming chuckled, ”The Secretary is so busy, troubling you with such matters isn’t appropriate. If not for the old man’s age, I wouldn’t dare ask to.”

”Kid, why are you being so formal with me?” Wen Song said, retrieving two bottles of wine and two packs of cigarettes from the cabinet for him. ”These were brought back by Wen Tong from abroad, consider it a small token of mine.”

”Secretary, I can’t accept this.” Though polite, Yang Ming reached out and accepted the gifts. Having been with Wen Song for so long, he knew well that if he pretended in refusal, Wen Song would be displeased. Such an opportunity to please and brings the leader joy, how could he not seize it?

”Now that’s more like it.” Wen Song patted him, ”You don’t need to come back in the afternoon, make a good impression, and when you marry, give me an invitation.”

”Secretary...” Yang Ming looked at Wen Song in delight, not knowing what to say.

”What’s the matter? You don’t want me to come?” Wen Song joked.

Yang Ming put on a deliberately pained expression, ”Secretary, are you trying to ruin my life?”

Wen Song waved his hand, ”Alright, go quickly, don’t keep her family waiting.”

”Thank you, Secretary.” Yang Ming said as he breezed out.

”That kid!” Wen Song shook his head with amusement, checked the time, locked the door, and headed to the small cafeteria.

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Director Liu returned to the office, where Monique was still waiting. Seeing her enter, he asked anxiously, ”Is it done?”

Director Liu smiled apologetically, ”Mr. Monique, Secretary Wen agreed to give you a definite answer soon. Please wait a little longer, alright?”

Monique looked surprised, ”Don’t you want the investment?”

”Mr. Monique, after all, this is a big deal.” Director Liu hesitated for a moment, ”How about this, I treat you to lunch at our unit’s small cafeteria, does that sound good?”

Monique raised an eyebrow, ”What kind of place is that?”

”It’s like a restaurant outside; you can order the dishes you want, and the chef will prepare them specially.” Director Liu explained simply.

Monique waved his hand, ”Lunch isn’t necessary. Tell me, where is Amy... I mean Luo Lian?”

Director Liu looked puzzled, ”Luo Lian?” Then she realized, ”I see, you mean the girl with Luo Ye, with long hair, very beautiful, right?”

Monique nodded, ”Yes, she is my fiancée, but that Luo Ye has her, and I want to find her.”

Director Liu hesitated for a moment, ”They’re having lunch at the small cafeteria right now. If you want to find her, let me take you there.” She also wanted to understand what Wen Song’s earlier words meant and couldn’t wish for a better opportunity to observe.

”Alright then.” Monique stood up, ”Let’s go.”

Director Liu thought for a moment, then seriously looked at him, ”Can I ask you a question?”

Monique looked at her indifferently, ”Why did I come to you, is that right?”

”Yes.”

Monique spread his hands, ”It’s simple. During our earlier discussions about the partnership, although others had differing opinions on Luo Ye’s imprisonment, none showed hostility, whereas you, your eyes entirely revealed your animosity, as if you wished for nothing but her misfortune. You may deny this, but deep inside, you must be very clear about the truth of what I said.”

Director Liu smiled awkwardly, ”Mr. Monique, you’re really humorous; let’s go, shall we?”

Monique knowingly smiled, ”Alright.”

Upon arriving at the small cafeteria, even before Director Liu could say anything, Monique had already walked straight to the table where Luo Ye and others were seated. After courteously greeting Wen Song, he looked at Luo Lian with displeasure, ”Amy, you didn’t invite me to lunch, that’s not nice.”

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Originally, I wanted to update more today, but after calling my mom this morning, I learned that a very close elder passed away. I’ve been in a disheartened mood all day and only wrote this much. Sigh, life is too unpredictable; Nu’an wishes everyone happiness, peace, and health!

Tomorrow, I’ll strive to make up for it. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian () to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)