novelweb Chapter 2214 A Big Shot Arrives
Chapter 2214 A Big Shot Arrives
Chapter 2215 A Big Shot Arrives
Lu Chengwen took out another cigar and personally walked to the last seat.
She handed it to Chen Yong with a smile.
Chen Yong quickly stood up and accepted the gift with both hands: "Thank you, President Lu."
Lu Chengwen patted him on the shoulder: "Chen Yong, I promoted him. I and President Leng personally oversaw his business in Saihe; he also has a good relationship with President Chen of Xiangyun. I hope you all will provide more assistance in the business in Saihe and Luohe in the future."
Everyone stood up to congratulate Chen Yong.
……
in the office.
Lu Chengwen put down the phone, at a loss for what to do.
"What do you mean?" Leng Qingqiu asked with concern.
"The situation in Tianzhu is currently turbulent. While the capital and surrounding counties have stabilized, chaos reigns. The army is roaming the streets, and injuries and deaths occur daily; everyone has become accustomed to it."
"There are still sporadic clashes between the ruling party and the rebels, but the situation has been largely brought under control; however, armed groups in many surrounding areas are still fighting independently, and their countries are on the verge of collapse."
"The president's statement to our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is that Lu Chengwu is suspected of subverting the Tianzhu government, and is the chief planner, main executor, and financial provider. His crimes, oh, Tianzhu has pinned more than a hundred on him. According to Tianzhu's laws, Lu Chengwu will be a lowly slave in his next life, and the life after that..."
Leng Qingqiu said, "Didn't he go back to China to receive an award recently? We can't just ignore him!"
"There's nothing we can do. China never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries. Lu Chengwu's actions can only be considered his personal matter."
Lu Chengwen slammed his fist on the table: "Serves him right! Why didn't we just shoot him? I'd be better off killing him sooner!"
Leng Qingqiu comforted Lu Chengwen: "Oh, don't be angry. Chengwu just wanted to make something of himself for you to see. He always wanted you to appreciate him. But you always scolded him, so he took the risk."
"Is it my fault?!" Lu Chengwen exclaimed anxiously, "I scolded him because he has wicked intentions!"
"Oh, I know, I know. After all, they're siblings. Even if you don't care about him, you should at least care about your aunt and uncle. They'll probably receive the news soon too."
Lu Chengwen was extremely frustrated and covered his face.
"They won't let me go to Tianzhu, and they won't let me leave the country... I really..."
Leng Qingqiu squatted on the ground, her jade hand resting on Lu Chengwen's thigh, and after a moment's thought, she said, "How about we use money to ransom them? They've been beaten to this extent, the ruling party definitely needs funds."
Lu Chengwen raised his head: "That will be an outrageous demand."
“Cheng Wu gave me 10 billion US dollars. 10 billion should be enough. Any country would be happy to receive 10 billion US dollars directly, without even having to provide goods and services.”
Leng Qingqiu analyzed, "Moreover, Cheng Wu is just an opportunistic foreigner to them, he's not important. Killing him is meaningless, they'd be happy to exchange him for real money."
Lu Chengwen nodded: "Offer 3 billion first, then we can negotiate the price slowly."
"Yes, but we need a middleman to help speak on our behalf."
Lu Chengwen shook his head: "Forget about those in politics, no one will get involved in this mess; as for the others..."
Just then, a phone call came in: "President Lu, President Huo of the Huo Group is here to visit."
Lu Chengwen was taken aback: "Please come to the VIP reception room quickly."
……
Upon entering the VIP room, Lu Chengwen was taken aback.
It wasn't Huo Wenting who arrived, but Huo Wenting's father, Huo Leiting.
There was also a middle-aged woman I didn't recognize. She looked very serious, and although her face was wrinkled, indicating she was clearly not young, she still retained her charm because she took good care of herself. Moreover, she looked like a magnanimous and decisive person.
Huo Leiting put down his teacup, stood up, and said with a smile, "President Lu, it's been a long time!"
"Oh, Uncle!"
Lu Chengwen quickly ran over, bent down, and shook Huo Leiting's hands: "Uncle, I didn't expect you to come to Xuecheng, it's such a surprise! Why didn't you let me know in advance so I could pick you up in person!"
"Haha, I just happened to be passing by. I heard you were at the company, so I came up to check on you."
Lu Chengwen thought to himself, "I don't believe you for a second. People like you are so busy with all sorts of things, how could you have the time to joke around with me?"
But he said, "Every time I chat with Uncle, I benefit a lot. Is Uncle in a hurry? Let's have a meal together?"
Huo Leiting laughed and said, "I'll skip the meal; I need to catch my flight."
"I'll send you by private jet."
"I travel on a military plane."
"Oh."
Lu Chengwen thought to himself, "You're still the most arrogant one. You failed at showing off."
I thought a private jet was cool enough, but wow... no wonder you're a big shot, a pillar of the nation's business world, with military planes picking you up and dropping you off.
You're awesome.
"And this is...?"
"Oh, let me introduce you, this is my wife."
Lu Chengwen was taken aback; the person he had seen on the cruise ship last time wasn't her.
But I quickly came to terms with it. How could such a big shot only have one wife? I... I won't say anything more.
He quickly went over to shake hands: "Hello, Madam, I am Lu Chengwen, Wen Dong's college classmate."
Lu Chengwen made an appointment, and since this lady was most likely Huo Wendong's biological mother, he dared to try and get closer to her.
The woman stood up, smiling, "President Lu is young and promising. Dasheng Group has gained a great reputation throughout the Northern Country, and its internal management is also very well-organized. President Lu's talent may even surpass Wen Ting's."
Lu Chengwen understood; it was Huo Wenting's mother.
“Hey, I’m nowhere near as good as Sister Wenting!” Lu Chengwen said, “Sister Wenting has taken good care of me since I was little. Recently, we even partnered on that land reclamation port project. Oh dear, I was planning to withdraw, but the men said that local companies had to have shares and participate in the construction. Look at the mess this has made. So this good opportunity couldn’t be given to outsiders, which is why Sister Wenting and I joined forces and had the opportunity to cooperate.”
The woman smiled slightly and withdrew her hand.
“Wen Ting mentioned you to me. I came here specifically to see you.”
"Oh."
Lu Chengwen's mind was a complete mess.
Huo Leiting suddenly appeared, bringing Huo Wenting's biological mother with him. Was he "specially" coming to see me? What does that mean?
Lu Chengwen quickly introduced, "Oh, uncle and aunt, this is my girlfriend, Leng Qingqiu."
Leng Qingqiu approached gracefully: "Hello, Uncle Huo and Auntie."
Huo Leiting recognized Leng Qingqiu and said with a smile, "Qingqiu, you've become more beautiful and more capable! This whole mess must have been hard work for you."
Leng Qingqiu smiled and said, "Qingqiu's talent is limited, and there are many things I only have a superficial understanding of, but for Chengwen's sake, I can only barely manage to hold on. Uncle, you are a man of great talent and ambition, please give Qingqiu some guidance so that Qingqiu can also improve."
Huo Leiting laughed heartily, pointed at Leng Qingqiu, and said to the woman, "Look at how capable and eloquent young people are these days."
The woman forced a polite smile, seemingly indifferent to Leng Qingqiu, and too lazy to even exchange the most basic pleasantries.
Lu Chengwen quickly interjected to prevent the atmosphere from becoming awkward: "Oh, let's sit down and chat! Everyone, please sit down, uncles and aunts, please sit down first, hahaha."
The four people sat down.
Huo Leiting said, "Cheng Wen, I heard something. Four of your branch companies are going to spin off and operate independently. They have a wide range of businesses, which is clearly an attempt to poach your employees. How is it going? Any trouble? Do you need Uncle Huo's help?"
Lu Chengwen immediately understood.
They came to reclaim land for a port.