"How is that possible?" Zhu Tian scratched the back of his head and let the way to the door: "Come in first and let's talk."
He walked to the cupboard and poured two glasses of water. When he returned to the main room, Zhu Tian found that Xia Yuhe had already sat in the seat where Eve had been sitting.
"Drink some water first."
"Well, thank you." Xia Yuhe took the cup from Zhu Tian's hand and covered it in his hand.
Going to Beijing in December was in the depth of winter. Although the heating in the room was very strong, she was still a little cold when she came in from outside. Zhu Tian looked around and saw that there was nothing to do, so he sat next to her.
.
However, as soon as he sat down, that unnatural feeling came over his heart. Because he was so close, he could even feel the throbbing heartbeat.
Zhu Tian took a deep breath, trying to calm his restless heartbeat. However, the situation seemed to be developing in the opposite direction. The faint body fragrance slowly entered his nose with the breeze, and his already restless heartbeat became even more restless.
Xia Yuhe, who was equally embarrassed, clasped the water cup with his fingers and stared straight at the patterns on the stall without saying a word, hiding the uneasiness on his face with the white mist lingering above the water cup.
The atmosphere in the room seemed to have come to a standstill.
Realizing this, Zhu Tian scratched his cheek. In order to break the embarrassing situation, he coughed lightly and spoke.
"Speaking of which, do you want to hear what happened just now?"
"Ah, yes, that's right." Xia Yuhe's cheeks turned red, she clenched her fists and coughed lightly, pretending to be calm and replied in a cold tone.
It would be perfect if you didn't bite your tongue when speaking.
Wait, why am I so nervous?
After suddenly realizing that his behavior was really not like his own, Zhu Tian complained harshly to himself, then forcibly dispelled the inexplicable throbbing in his heart, and recounted to Xia Yuhe the conversation he had just had with Liu Xiangguo at Liu's house.
"That is to say, they are willing to provide policy protection for our business in Tang State?" When talking about business, Xia Yuhe put the water glass on the bedside table, sweeping away his previous restraint, with a sharp light shining in his eyes.
People often say that serious men are more attractive, but at this moment, Zhu Tian unexpectedly discovered that Xia Yuhe also exuded a different kind of charm in a serious state.
However, appreciation also depends on the occasion. Zhu Tian did not interrupt and nodded.
"exactly."
"What's the price they offered?"
"Ten percent of Daming Group's profits in China."
"It's really a lion's mouth. 10% profit must be at least more than one billion US dollars a year. To dare to ask for bribes so blatantly, Liu Xiangguo is very courageous." He crossed his legs casually.
, Xia Yuhe held her chin and said thoughtfully.
This type of expenditure is indispensable for doing business anywhere, whether at home or abroad. To put it bluntly, it is called benefit transfer, and to put it nicely, it is called public relations expenditure. Although Daming Group’s main business in China is in the Internet field, its investment in this area is less than
It is a traditional industry, but it is absolutely impossible to say that there is no investment at all.
"The head of the family has an appetite. After all, the family business is so big." Zhu Tian smiled: "If they can really provide enough protection for our industry, this 10% profit should not be too expensive. At first, he
They also planned to ask for 10% of global profits, but I refused."
In the past, even if Zhu Tian had the courage, he would never have the confidence to say no. But it is different now. Daming International has established a firm foothold overseas. Although the Liu family is powerful, both parties are on equal footing.
superior.
Whether it is for the country or privately, cooperation with Daming Group is definitely beneficial and harmless.
"So, what is the method of delivering benefits?" Xia Yuhe asked.
"Charity." Zhu Tian said softly: "Establish a charity fund in my own name and invest 10% of Daming Group's income in China into the fund every year. Hire designated business units to invest in building schools in specific areas.
A hospital or something like that.”
"It's really an efficient way to get clean money with one hand and political achievements with the other." Xia Yuhe quickly understood the secret.
"That's right." Zhu Tian snapped his fingers and said with a smile, "It seems you have mastered the trick."
Xia Yuhe raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
"You underestimate me too much. After all, I am also the CEO of Daming Technology."
This method of transferring benefits is not unusual. Although bribery is not done personally by her as CEO, she will review every financial expenditure. Daming Technology’s gray expenditures around the world have always been relatively benign.
The figure of five percent.
Although this is not something worth showing off...
"It's the CEO of Daming Group." Zhu Tian corrected with a smile.
Xia Yuhe was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"Yes... speaking of it, it seems to have been agreed upon before."
As early as the last time Xia Yuhe went to the Palau Islands, Zhu Tian had proposed to her the invitation to be the CEO of Daming Group. However, Xia Yuhe did not agree immediately at that time, but agreed with Zhu Tian to wait until the Phantom helmet was put on the shelves before agreeing to the promotion.
.
"Don't you want a promotion?"
"No!" Xia Yuhe shook his head, his eyes resting on the intertwined fingers in a daze: "It's just... I'm not sure whether I can meet this challenge."
"Is it really okay to say this to the boss?" Zhu Tian said with a smile.
Showing lack of confidence in front of the boss is a big taboo for employees who are about to be promoted. However, Xia Yuhe herself felt strange that she could expose the weak side of her heart so easily.
Maybe it's because he never felt like a boss to me, but... a friend.
Xia Yuhe comforted herself in her heart.
"I believe you." Zhu Tian suddenly spoke.
"Eh?" Xia Yuhe looked at him confused.
"Whether it's your ability or your loyalty." Zhu Tian smiled.
"...What a strange statement. Is this what a boss should say to his employees?" Xia Yuhe looked away. Although his tone of voice was as steady as ever, Zhu Tian could still hear the awkwardness in it.
"Of course not." Zhu Tian shook his head: "If it were an ordinary employee, he would definitely not be qualified for this position, and I would not say that to him."
If it were an ordinary employee, he would definitely not be able to understand his expansion ideas, and he would not be able to trust the operation of the group to the hands of people with unknown origins. But if it is Xia Yuhe, the situation is different. If nothing else,
At least she will definitely not betray him. This is not based on unreasonable and unconditional trust, but based on her personality and the long-standing bond between the two.
However, in Xia Yuhe's ears, these words were misunderstood to have another meaning.
This is saying...doesn't my status in your heart be ordinary?
Xia Yuhe thought with a little deer in her chest.
She originally thought that the so-called girlish feelings had nothing to do with her, but the uneasiness she really felt at this moment was actually
Completely negating her views all along.
Indeed, being able to misinterpret trust into a higher level of meaning is a kind of girlish feeling in itself.
"Then Xia Yuhe, let me ask you again, are you willing to take this position that only you are qualified for and realize my dream?" Looking at the dark pupils, Zhu Tian asked again seriously.
"Your dream...can you tell me what it is?"
"if you are willing to."
"I do."
Only the last three words no longer contained any hesitation in her words.
Zhu Tian opened his mouth, but after saying that, he lowered his gaze slightly.
"OK, thank you……"
For a moment just now, he almost told her his secret.
Sure enough, he still couldn't trust people in this world.
But why did he tell Eve? Regarding this, he was confused for a long time and could not come up with an answer. Maybe it was because he believed that she would never betray him, or maybe it was because of something else.
The momentary hesitation on Zhu Tian's face did not escape Xia Yuhe's eyes. Although she felt a little annoyed that she failed to gain his trust in the end, when she saw his momentary hesitation, she felt a twinge of sadness in her heart.
Happiness and relief.
At least for a moment, he felt guilty for this unequal trust.
"Then...I'll go back first." Xia Yuhe told herself without forcing him, and stood up.
"Well, that's pretty much what I want to talk about tonight... go to bed early."
"The same to you."
Xia Yuhe turned around and walked to the door. But just as she put her hand on the door handle, there was a gentle knock on the door.
"Is it Eve?" Seeing that the two of them had such a good relationship, a trace of jealousy arose in her chest.
However, at this moment, Zhu Tian suddenly raised his head and looked at the door, and a long-lost coldness suddenly crept into his heart.
"Don't drive——"
Click!
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"I said, how did that guy get into our group?"
"Who knows, I heard that he was promoted by the old chief himself."
"Tch! Are you related to the household?"
"What do you think? His resume is completely blank. I heard that he went to the border for training and also did a B-level mission, but he just wanted to get some qualifications... Look at how cool he is, how can he be promoted like this? He's not a backstage person.
It’s so tough that you can’t even pass the first round.” The man lowered his voice and whispered to his companions.
Miao Jun, who was leaning against a concrete pillar and wearing a gray coat, ignored the conversation directed at him. There were only a few sparks left in the cigarette butt in his mouth, and his eyes were half-closed as if he was taking a nap.
Suddenly, the sparks on the cigarette butt seemed to come alive.
He opened his half-lidded eyes, and gray smoke puffed out from his nose.
It smells like blood...
Suddenly, a deafening explosion came from above the hotel, gravel and sawdust flew, and fire and smoke came out of the windows.
The explosion that happened in an instant stunned everyone.
No one thought that someone would be so bold as to commit murder at the feet of the Emperor?!
However, it was said that he was stunned, but in fact, it only lasted for a short second, and the agents and guards present immediately started to move.