Capítulo 1197: Chapter 453: A Date with a Beauty (Part 2)
In response to Luo Yongkang’s inquiry, Zhou Wang rely smiled and calmly replied.
“Mr. Zhou, I certainly have no intention of covering up for anyone. Objectively speaking, Director Wang’s actions indeed violated school regulations and had a rather negative impact, but…”
As Luo Yongkang observed Zhou Wang’s expression, he hesitated and said, “I still want to apologize on his behalf. At the previous welco event, Director Wang may have acted sowhat inappropriately. If there were any displeasures caused to you…”
“Are you implying that I’m abusing my power for personal vendettas?”
Zhou Wang imdiately cast a cold glance at Luo Yongkang.
What Luo Yongkang referred to was actually a minor incident that occurred when Zhou Wang first arrived this morning at the school gate.
At the ti, Luo Yongkang had organized all of the school’s managent to hold a welco event for Zhou Wang. During the event, when Zhou Wang shook hands with Director Wang, he not only slled the lingering scent of alcohol on him but, most importantly, Director Wang only extended one hand, and his responses to Zhou Wang’s words were not particularly enthusiastic…
This incident at least revealed two things. First, Director Wang didn’t place much importance on Zhou Wang’s arrival. Knowing since yesterday that the new shareholder would be inspecting, he still went out drinking heavily. Second, Director Wang possessed an inexplicable confidence in the face of Zhou Wang, so he wasn’t afraid.
“Sorry, Mr. Zhou, I misspoke. I never ant it that way!”
It was as if Luo Yongkang had just realized his mistake and hastily explained in embarrassnt.
Zhou Wang found it sowhat odd because, given Luo Yongkang’s previous displays of ticulousness, even if he truly thought Zhou Wang was holding a grudge, he wouldn’t make such a “rookie mistake” by directly asking him.
This reckless behavior must have another purpose.
Quickly, after a mont of thought and recalling Director Wang’s previous nonchalance, Zhou Wang seed to understand sothing.
With a smile that was not quite a smile, he asked, “Does this Director Wang have a good relationship with the other shareholders?”
“Director Wang has a familial connection with another major shareholder. He was recomnded by that major shareholder to work in the teaching office…”
Indeed, hearing Luo Yongkang’s emotionless response, Zhou Wang suddenly understood.
So that’s how it is.
Luo Yongkang was both testing Zhou Wang’s resolve and subtly reminding him that Director Wang had “backing”. No, he had a third purpose too: by prompting Zhou Wang to make a formal statent, he distanced himself from the situation to avoid retribution from another major shareholder…
Zhou Wang held 30% of Pinghe Education Group’s shares, making him the actual largest shareholder, but he still hadn’t reached the point of having absolute control.
Previously, Zhou Wang had briefly reviewed the situation. Behind Pinghe Education Group, there were officially over a dozen shareholders, though only a few with more than a 10% equity stake, and those individuals were likely not simple.
His thoughts spun, but Zhou Wang simply responded with a faint smile, “No matter what his background is, rules are rules. Fair without diocrity, harmony without uniformity. As the principal, you should uphold the school’s motto of Pinghe more than anyone.”
“You’re right, Mr. Zhou. I understand what to do. So, Mr. Zhou, should we head back to the eting?”
Luo Yongkang promptly nodded in agreent, noticing that Zhou Wang had finished his cigarette, he asked.
…
The impromptu eting concluded with the decision that Director Wang would submit a written self-criticism and a disciplinary notice would be published on the school’s official website.
A pale-faced Director Wang hurriedly left under the schadenfreude-filled gazes of several vice-principals, completely devoid of his previous arrogance, but he didn’t react like a villain in a novel by tossing a few harsh words at Zhou Wang, not even daring to make eye contact.
He knew full well that he wasn’t qualified to be Zhou Wang’s “enemy”.
As Zhou Wang left the eting room accompanied by Luo Yongkang, Xiao An and Xingxing, having completed the enrollnt procedures with Teacher ng’s guidance, returned. Seeing Xiao An, Luo Yongkang tactfully distanced himself, leaving space for the two.
“Mr. Zhou, I’m sorry for causing you trouble again today…”
With no one else nearby, Xiao An, holding her daughter’s hand, felt ashad and wanted to bow to Zhou Wang.
“You’re one of my people. Your loss is my loss, so no need to thank . Xiao An, rember, wherever you go, you represent my face. There’s no need to endure humiliation. You have that backing.”
Zhou Wang gently touched the head of the shy little girl hiding behind Xiao An and said casually, “I’ve told Xu Wenqian this before, as long as you’re with , those words will always hold true. Understand?”
“Mr. Zhou, I…”
Seeing Xiao An about to burst into tears again, Zhou Wang waved her off with a smile.
“I know what you want to say, no need for it.”
Zhou Wang smiled and rembered sothing, “By the way, how about your parents?”
“They’re still with my ex-husband at the security office. It seems he passed out earlier, so…”
ntioning her parents made Xiao An’s expression sowhat awkward, and she could only offer a feeble explanation.
Zhou Wang fell montarily silent at her words, wanting to make a few sarcastic comnts but refrained, considering Xiao An’s feelings, and simply offered a subtle comnt.
“Xiao An, I hope you understand, no one can choose their starting point, but the path you take is still your decision.”
“Mr. Zhou, I understand. Rest assured, I can handle these matters, and it won’t affect my work…”
“Speaking of which, it’s been a while. How are you getting along with Senior Sister? Her personality is not easy to adapt to, is it?”
ntioning work reminded Zhou Wang of sothing, and he asked.
Lately, apart from the daily greetings from Senior Sister, their contact had been gradually decreasing.
There wasn’t any particular reason, just that both of them had beco busier.
In Zhou Wang’s case, with the expansion of his enterprises and connections, he could barely manage to take phone calls during his leisure ti, let alone respond to a pile of accumulated ssages.
Recently, Zhou Wang occasionally reflected that the human heart isn’t infinite. As his experience grew, he found himself less willing to invest emotionally in new relationships because it truly felt exhausting.
That might also be why he recently thought of Li Nuoyi and Bai Feifei as quite nice.
As for Jiang Mo, she’s been busy preparing for her first solo piano performance recently, overwhelmingly occupied.
Zhou Wang thought this was good. Jiang Mo’s soul already belonged to him; she ought to have her own life.
“Not really, Miss Jiang is very kind. Even though she’s not very talkative, she really knows how to take care of my feelings. The other day when she ntioned going out, she simply drove around silently. At first, I thought she wanted to take a drive to ease her mind, but then I realized it was because she wanted to familiarize with the surroundings…”
Zhou Wang listened with amusent. Seeing that he showed no signs of impatience, Xiao An shared a few more amusing anecdotes about her interactions with Jiang Mo.
Since Jiang Mo had always been alone, understanding her from soone else’s perspective was quite novel for Zhou Wang.
When Xiao An finished speaking, Zhou Wang nodded to her, “There’s not much you need to do here for now. You can head back and rest… By the way, did you book a hotel?”
“I did, it’s near the Bund.”
Xiao An hurriedly nodded. As she saw Zhou Wang turning to leave, she hesitated for a while before calling out.
“Mr. Zhou, this, this is for you…”
Zhou Wang turned around, sowhat surprised, to see Xiao An stepping closer and slipping sothing into his hand, her face flushed as she spoke softly:
“I, I’m available tonight…”
After saying this, Xiao An turned and quickly left, holding her daughter’s hand.
Zhou Wang looked down to find a hotel key card in his hand…
He paused for a mont, then couldn’t help but smile.
So does this an there’s a snack to enjoy tonight?
But Zhou Wang just couldn’t figure out why Xiao An gave him a key card, and what about her? Or perhaps she had already prepared and initially had two key cards. And that “available” must only an the kind of “available” I think it ans, right?
Unfortunately, tonight’s snack will likely remain uneaten because Zhou Wang already had plans.
Just then, his phone vibrated, and as Zhou Wang fished it out, a ssage popped up. An adorable ani girl’s face seed to be winking at him.
“You big anie, where are we going for dinner tonight?”
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