Actually, it was Zhou Jingqi who made the call.
Of course, Gu Huaizhi wouldn't personally contact them.
Zhou Jingqi reached out to Xu Huixiang, and the call was transferred to Lin Jinshen, who then forwarded it to Gu Huaizhi.
"Mr. Gu," Lin Jinshen called out.
It was unclear what Gu Huaizhi said on the other end of the line, but Lin Jinshen's expression gradually relaxed from a state of trepidation and seriousness, eventually breaking into a relieved smile.
"Alright, with Mr. Gu's reassurance, I'm at ease," Lin Jinshen said hurriedly. "Mr. Gu, rest assured, we will definitely not let you down and will live up to your expectations and trust."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Jinshen let out a long sigh of relief and said, "Good news! Mr. Gu has told them that he's seen Shen Mianyin's clarification and that it won't affect the cooperation with Kewei."
"He also spoke to Mr. Smith on the phone and briefed him on the latest developments."
"Mr. Smith will still come, but he'll only sign the contract after confirming that everything is in order," Lin Jinshen said. "He'll arrive at the airport tomorrow morning at 9. Mianyin, you come with me to pick him up."
"Okay," Shen Mianyin nodded.
Xu Huixiang looked at Shen Mianyin and volunteered, "President, do you need me to come with you?"
"No need," Lin Jinshen replied without hesitation.
Xu Huixiang wouldn't be of much help anyway.
Xu Huixiang didn't say anything more.
Shen Mianyin turned to look at Xu Huixiang and had an intuition that Xu Huixiang's attitude towards Lin Jinshen was a bit off.
“President, our cooperation with Kewei has been kept confidential because the contract hasn't been signed yet,” Shen Mianyin said. “I’m curious how the Su family found out.”
“It’s most likely that information was leaked from within the company,” Shen Mianyin said in a deep voice.
“And it’s such a coincidence that I just sent you the final draft, and then the Su family pulled this stunt,” Shen Mianyin said. “They obviously know we’re about to sign with Kewei. So they want to ruin our cooperation at the last minute.”
“While many people in the company know about this cooperation, not many know that the final draft is out and we’re about to sign,” Shen Mianyin said. “If possible, we should investigate.”
Shen Mianyin’s words reminded Lin Jinshen: “This matter is indeed very serious.”
Xu Huixiang's heart involuntarily tightened. She couldn't help but worry, "What if they eventually find out it was me?"
Xu Huixiang lowered her head, carefully thinking about the situation before and after contacting Zhou Jicai. No one should have seen her, right?
***
In the evening, as Shen Mianyin was getting ready to leave work, she received a call from Gu Huaizhi.
Seeing the name displayed on the screen, Shen Mianyin's heart couldn't help but race a little faster.
She wondered if Gu Huaizhi was calling about work.
She couldn't possibly not answer.
Taking a deep breath, Shen Mianyin answered the call.
"Are you off work yet? I'm waiting for you behind your company," Gu Huaizhi said.
"You're already here?" Shen Mianyin exclaimed in surprise.
“Mm.”
“You…finished work this early?” Isn’t he very busy?
“I went on an inspection this afternoon and came straight here after that instead of going back to the company,” Gu Huaizhi explained.
“I…I need to work overtime,” Shen Mianyin said subconsciously.
She heard Gu Huaizhi scoff on the other end of the line, “Alright, I’ll wait for you in your office.”
“Wait!” Shen Mianyin’s voice involuntarily grew louder. “That…it’s the same if I take the work home.”
“What are you afraid of?” Gu Huai-zhi said coldly. “Even if I go to your office, people will only think it’s for business.”
Shen Mian-yin couldn’t help but mutter, “Do you personally go to people’s offices when you discuss business with them?”
Unexpectedly, Gu Huaizhi heard her mumble. He replied, “It depends on how important the client is.”
So, was she important?
Shen Mianyin’s face involuntarily flushed. She hung up the phone and had no choice but to go.
She circled around to the back of the company, cautiously glancing around before getting into the car.
She had been so careless before when Gu Luoan had followed her.
As soon as Shen Mianyin got into the car, she became so nervous that she didn’t know what to do.
She hadn’t been this nervous when facing Gu Huaizhi before.
However, after sitting for a long time, Gu Huaizhi still hadn’t started the car.
Shen Mianyin had to ask, “Is there something else you need to do?”
“What is it?” Gu Huaizhi asked, raising his eyebrows.
Shen Mianyin thought that if he didn’t leave, what would happen if someone saw them? So she urged, “Why aren’t you driving yet?”
“Seatbelt,” Gu Huaizhi said.
Shen Mianyin was stunned for a moment before realizing that she had been too nervous and uncomfortable, and had forgotten to fasten her seatbelt.
Her performance was clumsy and not at all like a powerful businesswoman.
Shen Mianyin mentally ridiculed herself and silently fastened her seatbelt.
Only then did Gu Huaizhi start the car.
Shen Mianyin couldn’t help but silently complain again. If that was the case, he could have reminded her earlier. Why did he have to wait?
Gu Huaizhi glanced at Shen Mianyin, thinking that if he had reminded her, how would Shen Mianyin have taken the initiative to talk to him?
Just as the two were in silence, Shen Mianyin’s phone rang from her bag.
Shen Mianyin took her phone out of her bag and, seeing it was Lin Jinshen calling, answered, “President.”
Gu Huaizhi tilted his head to look. It was Lin Jinshen?
On the other end of the phone, Lin Jinshen chuckled and said, “It’s after work now. There’s no need to be so formal.”
Shen Mianyin thought, if she didn't call him that, she didn't know what else to call him.
When she talked with Lin Wanran, she always used “your brother” as a substitute.
But when she was in front of Lin Jinshen, Shen Mianyin usually remained silent and didn’t address him at all.
In any case, before she joined Jincheng, she hadn't met Lin Jinshen many times, and each time Lin Wanran was present.
She was on the side and didn't say much.
The car was quiet, and Gu Huaizhi could clearly hear what Lin Jinshen was saying on Shen Mianyin's phone.
A glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and he quickly glanced over again.
Shen Mianyin didn't respond to Lin Jinshen's words and instead asked, "What do you need me for?"
"Aren't we going to the airport to pick up Smith tomorrow?" Lin Jinshen said. "He lands at 9 o'clock, so tomorrow we'll go directly to the airport and don't need to go to the company first."
"Okay," Shen Mianyin nodded.
“Send me your home address, and I’ll pick you up tomorrow morning,” Lin Jinshen said again.
“Ah? No need,” Shen Mianyin replied. “I can just call a car to the airport in the morning.”
“If we go separately, we’ll arrive at the airport at different times, and then we’ll have to spend time coordinating to meet each other,” Lin Jinshen said. “It’s better if we go to the airport together.”
Hearing Lin Jinshen’s words on the phone, Gu Huaizhi narrowed his eyes slightly.
This kid…
“Okay.” Since Lin Jinshen had said so, Shen Mianyin thought it made sense. “Then I’ll send you my address on WeChat later.”
“Okay,” Lin Jinshen said with a smile. “Then I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Okay.” Shen Mianyin took the phone away from her ear, about to hang up.
Gu Huai-zhi suddenly spoke up, "What do you want to eat tonight?"
Shen Mian-yin didn't know if Lin Jinshen had hung up yet. As soon as Gu Huai-zhi spoke, Shen Mian-yin hurriedly and nervously ended the call.
Lin Jinshen furrowed his brow as he looked at his phone. He thought he had just heard a man's voice beside Shen Mian-yin.
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