Chapter 1174: Chapter 1173: President of Azure Group Falls from Power
The receptionist remained neither servile nor overbearing.
This was not oppression, it was clearly preferential treatnt.
With Miss Lu Mian here, how could the President et with anyone else?
She maintained her standard smile with eight teeth showing.
“Sorry sir, the President isn’t seeing visitors, just isn’t. If you don’t understand, then you should learn Z Country language better before coming.”
“You!”
Even though Watson wasn’t from Z Country, he could understand the sarcasm.
Being in Z Country territory, he simply couldn’t lose his temper.
He glanced at the private elevator nearby with frustration, knowing Lu Mian had gained the upper hand, leaving him uncertain of Azure Group’s stance…
But fortunately, the conditions Lu Mian could offer were no match for the benefits Watson could provide.
Azure Group wasn’t foolish; they’d know which side to choose.
With that thought, Saino cald his anger slightly and left with his entourage.
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At that mont, Lu Mian, together with Little Sansan, smoothly reached the top floor via the elevator.
The hallway was extrely quiet, covered with high-end and heavy carpets that made no sound when stepped on.
The simplistic and cool black, white, and gray style reminded her more and more of her man at ho.
Lu Mian didn’t know why she thought of him and chuckled softly.
The thick docunt bag in her hand casually tapped against her leg a few tis before she nonchalantly tossed the docunts to Little Sansan.
Little Sansan, with tiny busy hands, caught them in a flurry and neatly organized them.
The young girl strode nonchalantly, swaggering towards the office at the end of the hallway.
anwhile.
Inside the office, a certain President was nervously tapping his fingers on the desk, constantly glancing at the office door.
There he sat, visibly restless, which Mo Lei observed entirely.
Mo Lei stepped forward and advised, “Sir, I predict Miss Lu is here to discuss a collaboration with you. You hold the advantage; there’s no need to be this anxious!”
Besides, with his identity revealed as the second in Forbes’ ranking, what a surprise! What a shock!
Just imagining it, he could already see Miss Lu Mian’s excited and happy expression upon knowing the truth.
Mo Lei ntally calculated that if the two integrated their assets, one first, the other second…
Oh my, even a small subordinate like him would soar to the skies!
He couldn’t fathom why, clearly a joyful occasion, Master Mo was so nervous.
Xiao Qimo’s finger tapping quickened, and beads of sweat ford subtly on his nose.
“You don’t understand,” the elegant man shook his head.
He was always the one witnessing Lu Mian’s undercover revelations; now finally it was his turn to reveal a different facet of himself.
Yet, whether by reflex or habit, in the end, it was still he who was tense!
Mianmian wouldn’t reject him, would she?
Mianmian wouldn’t despise him, would she?
Mianmian…
“Knock! Knock! Knock!”
With a very rhythmic knocking sound, Xiao Qimo’s heart jumped into his throat.
She was here.
She was here.
The elegant man adjusted his gold-rimd glasses, straightening his back with feigned composure.
Then he spoke calmly.
“Co in.”
As the magnetic voice descended, the office door was pushed open.
Xiao Qimo and Mo Lei both looked towards the door.
There, they saw a playful young girl walk in cool-headedly.
Alongside her, a cute, round robot followed. This pairing had an inexplicably contrasting charm.
Xiao Qimo’s Adam’s apple tightened.
After the intense anticipation, his heart seed to reach a critical point, inexplicably pausing.
He casually placed his hands on the armrests of the chair and leisurely crossed his legs.
He was just about to utter that classic reveal line.
[Yes, I am the President of Azure Group.]
Yet.
Before uttering a word, the cool girl precisely captured Xiao Qimo’s features, gazing into his elegant eyes, smiling warmly and indulgently.
“Ah…so it really is you.”
The statent was as calm as could be, purely a declarative sentence, devoid of any emotional shifts.
“…”
“…”
“…”
Xiao Qimo fell into a silent triplet as if his vocal cords were choked, and all prepared lines vanished.
This was completely different from what he imagined.
At the least, she should show so surprise, shock, perhaps joy, shouldn’t she?
Could it be she’d already guessed it was him?
Nearby, Mo Lei was also puzzled. After exchanging a few bewildered glances with Little Sansan, he quickly cleared his throat and hastily introduced.
“Miss Lu, this is our Azure Group’s President, and I am President’s assistant Mo Lei.”
Surprised? Unexpected?
Though it was their first eting, Mo Lei had heard much about this prospective lady boss.
Particularly since she was the legendary Ya Qiao.
Out of admiration for her power (wealth), the always calculating Mo Lei showed exceptional respect and reverence.
But he found Lu Mian’s reaction odd; she hadn’t realized Master Mo’s identity, so he ntioned it on purpose.
Lu Mian nodded slightly at him, elegantly crossed her long, slender legs over a chair, sitting with ease and abandon, as if she owned the place.
Mo Lei: …
Xiao Qimo: …
After a while, Xiao Qimo watched Lu Mian’s calm face and finally realized that his identity didn’t bring her any surprise or astonishnt…
With extensive experience seeing past facades, she naturally accepted his identity.
Yes, excellent.
Her composure far exceeded his.
Xiao Qimo’s emotions swirled like a colorful palette, varied and complex.
“Hmm…” The girl slightly tilted her head, a bit of emotion grazing her brows.
Just as Xiao Qimo and Mo Lei eagerly waited for her to say sothing heartfelt, the girl slowly opened her mouth.
“Director Qi, sorry for pushing you to second place.”
Though she apologized, it was playful.
Mo Lei: …
This Miss Lu sure has a unique way with words!
Could this be the confidence of the wealthy?
If Master Mo hadn’t deferred to Miss Lu, she definitely wouldn’t snag first just by trading stocks!
“Mianmian…”
The words that hit ho left Xiao Qimo swallowing his bitterness alone.
Yes, I am the one you pushed off the top of the pyramid to beco number two.
Yes, I own the bank where you have a lot of money and antiques stored.
Sigh, the dismay.
Who could know the sorrow of perpetual second place?
“Mianmian, it’s like this.”
Even if his partner didn’t care, Xiao Qimo patiently explained.
“I didn’t intend to keep it from you, I planned to tell you once I reclaid the top spot in Forbes.”
Unexpectedly, the rascal’s wealth kept accumulating.
Mo Lei: …
Master Mo, don’t tell it’s because of lack of ability that you’re number two!
I won’t listen I won’t listen I won’t listen!
Lu Mian propped her head on one hand, looking towards Xiao Qimo across the desk, her head slightly tilted, eyes like pools of black and white, filled with gentle patience for those close to her.
She gently asked, “So you really want to be number one?”
“Mm…” Xiao Qimo sank into her clear eyes, mumbling his response, fingers slowly reaching for the girl’s cheek.
The scholarly man’s eyes deepened, and he caressed the girl’s face lovingly, speaking.
“Yes, I want to.”
Mo Lei beside him: ???
What car are they on?
The straightforward girl didn’t understand at all, lowering her lashes as if pondering how to proceed.
Xiao Qimo leisurely withdrew his finger.
Then, with an official air, he said, “Mianmian, you’re here to discuss collaboration, right? I have one condition…”
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