Chapter 486: Chapter 486: Doing a Deal
Bai Limu silently chuckled upon seeing her reply.
“You’re the boss, I’m the subordinate, getting paid to do the job, so there’s no such thing as hardship.”
He is the person in charge at Jianan, but his real boss isn’t Ye Jiuqing, it’s Helan Lingshuang.
He just told Helan Yaoyue that Jianan belonged to Ye Jiuqing, which was actually a lie.
This was also what Ella asked him to say.
Ella thought for a mont after seeing his reply and advised, “Keep a close eye on him for , don’t let other won have a chance.”
Although she trusted Ye Jiuqing wouldn’t fool around, she didn’t trust Helan Yaoyue’s character.
Bai Limu, upon seeing her reply, suddenly grew curious about what relationship these two had.
Moreover, she managed to persuade Ye Jiuqing to co to such a place.
This proves that there certainly is so kind of relationship between the two.
However, he didn’t ask more.
He replied with two words, “Got it,” and then put down his phone.
Imdiately, he called soone over.
A man arrived, “Mr. Mu, what’s up?”
“Yan Er, soon you go guard the private room 606, make sure you thoroughly check everything that’s sent inside, nothing shady should appear.”
The man responded, “Alright, Mr. Mu, do you have any other orders?”
Bai Limu thought for a few seconds, “Not for now, just watch closely to ensure nothing happens.”
“Okay, I’ll head over then.”
“Mm, go ahead.”
…
anwhile, on the first floor.
Helan Yaoyue was still waiting for Ye Jiuqing.
Just as her patience was about to run out, Ye Jiuqing’s figure finally appeared.
Under the brilliant neon lights, the man wore casual attire, looking extrely cool.
Even from a distance, one could feel the chill emanating from him.
Helan Yaoyue had seen Ye Jiuqing’s photos before, but only the side profile, which already made her sowhat captivated.
And this ti, seeing his full face, it was even more breathtaking.
She had seen handso n before, but Ye Jiuqing, aside from having a superior face, had a certain aura that invisibly attracted her.
Making her feel a desire to conquer him.
What Helan Lingshuang can have, I can have too!
After being lectured by her brother that day, she returned ho still unwilling to accept it, so she had soone investigate Helan Lingshuang’s recent activities.
Then she found out that the man who frequently appeared around her lately was Ye Jiuqing, and her grandfather also intended to ally with the Ye Family by marrying Helan Lingshuang to Ye Jiuqing.
This man Ye Jiuqing, although she hadn’t interacted with him, in F country, almost everyone knew his reputation.
Even though he wasn’t part of an elite family, he had wealth, power, and a force that other families lacked.
Such a person, however, is soone everyone wants to attach themselves to.
But at the sa ti, he is also feared by everyone.
It is said that he is naturally cold and extrely ruthless, so while everyone wants to attach themselves to him, they also fear him.
If she could win him over tonight, then he could be used by her.
Then her brother wouldn’t have to fear the main branch anymore.
“Young Master Jiuqing, you’re here, please follow .”
Yan Er watched the man before him, though appearing calm on the surface, he was still sowhat fearful of him inside.
Yan Er led them to room 606.
He opened the door, stood aside, and made a slight bow inviting them inside, “Young Master Jiuqing, please co in.”
The man’s expression was indifferent as he walked inside.
Ah Gui followed behind, then stopped and looked at Yan Er, saying, “You don’t need to co in, just go do your thing.”
Yan Er nodded, “Alright.”
Inside the private room.
The man sat in the central position, his expression obscure, it was impossible to discern his mood at the mont.
“Young Master Jiuqing, what are we actually doing here today?”
Ah Gui was baffled upon hearing he wanted to co here.
After all, a person who never ca to places like this suddenly wanting to co was very odd.
Moreover, the person outside seed to know they were coming, waiting early on.
Ye Jiuqing’s face was solemn as he said, “Ask your lady what she wants to do, it’s not what I want to do.”
“Huh?”
Ah Gui was baffled.
Could it be that tonight’s event was arranged by the lady?
But isn’t the lady on a business trip?
Just as he puzzled over it, soone knocked on the private room door.
Ah Gui turned to open the door.
When he opened the door, standing there was a flamboyantly dressed woman.
But he didn’t recognize her, “Who are you?”
Helan Yaoyue posed with an air of arrogance, “Who are you? I’m looking for Young Master Jiuqing, move aside.”
Ah Gui was speechless, “…”
Is this person brainless?
Doesn’t she know their master doesn’t allow unfamiliar won to approach?
“My master isn’t soone you can just casually see, you better…”
However, before he could finish the word “leave,” a cold voice sounded from behind him, “Let her in.”
Ah Gui was dumbfounded.
He was full of questions?
What is Young Master Jiuqing doing?
Helan Yaoyue naturally heard Ye Jiuqing’s words.
She snorted lightly, directly pushing aside Ah Gui who was blocking the door.
“…”
Helan Yaoyue flicked her hair flirtatiously and walked in gracefully.
Ah Gui frowned, thinking to himself: could this be arranged by the lady?
But that’s not right, why would the lady arrange a woman for Young Master Jiuqing?
Besides, knowing Young Master Jiuqing’s personality, apart from the lady, no other woman can catch his eye.
“Young Master Jiuqing, I have heard your na for a long ti, I’m Helan Yaoyue. You can also call Yaoyue or Yueyue.”
Upon hearing her na, Ah Gui’s brain seed to instantly beco clear.
Turns out, she’s from the Helan Family.
He silently closed the door, then stood there watching, not speaking or moving forward.
The man sat there, head lowered, looking at his phone.
Helan Yaoyue liked this kind of aloof type of handso guy, those usual people who chased after her were licking her boots, she was tired of them.
“Young Master Jiuqing?”
She called him again.
Her voice was sowhat cloying, making it quite uncomfortable to listen to.
Ah Gui listened to her voice, goosebumps rose all over him.
And secretly complained: can’t she speak normally?
If it were Young Master Jiuqing in normal tis, he would have had her thrown out long ago.
This ti, the man on the sofa finally spoke.
But the words were not pleasant, “Can’t Miss Helan speak properly?”
The man’s voice was deep and magnetic, yet like icy water from a cold pool, freezing one’s heart.
While making one’s heart ripple, it also instilled fear.
Helan Yaoyue didn’t continue to push her luck but instead decided to retreat sensibly.
She awkwardly smiled, reverting to her original voice, “Young Master Jiuqing has quite the humorous way of speaking.”
But Ye Jiuqing never once looked at her.
“Miss Helan, if you have sothing to say, say it directly. Don’t beat around the bush with . I don’t like listening to nonsense!”
Helan Yaoyue was slightly stunned, then imdiately smiled warmly and said, “Since Young Master Jiuqing is so straightforward, then I’ll speak.”
As she spoke, she took a few steps forward but didn’t get too close, maintaining a certain distance.
The overwhelming pressure emanating from the man was suffocating; naturally, she wouldn’t want to provoke him right from the start.
“I want to do a business deal with Young Master Jiuqing. I wonder if you’re interested?”
She fixed her gaze on his handso face as she spoke.
Ye Jiuqing surely knew how intense her gaze was.
He was very repulsed by this feeling; otherwise, considering Ella’s instructions, he wouldn’t be sitting here now.
This woman indeed had nerve, even letting her husband co out to exploit his looks.
No wonder she could beco friends with Su He.
One can’t tell which of the two influenced the other!
He closed his eyes and endured.
He spoke indifferently, “Go ahead and say it!”
Helan Yaoyue thought he would decline but was surprised when he didn’t reject her outright.
Imdiately, the smile on her face grew more pronounced.
Not rejecting ant there was hope.
It also made her more confident.
“Are Young Master Jiuqing and Helan Lingshuang very familiar?” she asked.
The man replied in a deep voice, “How is that any of your concern?”
Helan Yaoyue chuckled, “Because what I intend to speak about involves her.”
“Young Master Jiuqing should know that she’s currently competing with my brother for the position of HL’s chairman.”
“Has Miss Helan found the wrong person? What does your Helan Family’s business have to do with ?”
“It doesn’t really, but if I rember correctly, Young Master Jiuqing is currently competing with Lei ngde for control of the underground black market in the south, isn’t he?”
Her words not only surprised Ah Gui but also Ye Jiuqing, though he rely furrowed his brows a little.
Not many knew about this matter; even those aware were mostly internal personnel.
For Helan Yaoyue, an outsider and not soone from this circle, to know about it, she must be given a second glance.
Ye Jiuqing, because of her words, gave her a sidelong glance.
His cold, rosy lips parted slightly, “Miss Helan, your next words aren’t going to say you can help obtain it, are they?”
Helan Yaoyue smiled faintly, “Of course. I believe with your strength, Young Master Jiuqing, you could get it yourself, but…”
She paused, a cunning smile flashing in her eyes, “Lei ngde is not so easily defeated. If Young Master Jiuqing relies solely on himself, it’s just a matter of ti, and you will waste a lot of manpower and even lose a lot of finances. However, with my help, you can save a lot of manpower and ti, and I can help you easily take over that trading market.”
Ye Jiuqing, unperturbed, said, “It seems Miss Helan is quite confident. State your terms.”
“My terms are simple: join forces with our secondary branch and help my brother secure the position of HL’s chairman. I know my grandpa is eager to pair you with Helan Lingshuang, but frankly, you two aren’t suitable.”
“Is that so? Then who does Miss Helan think suits ?”
Helan Yaoyue’s gaze turned rather coy as she looked at him, “That depends on who Young Master Jiuqing fancies; my words naturally don’t count.”
The man let out a cold laugh, “Since you already know your words don’t count, didn’t you just say a bunch of nonsense, Miss Helan?”
“…”
At this mont, their conversation was being transmitted through a surveillance cara to another person.
When Ella returned to the hotel, she opened the surveillance feed Bai Limu had shared with her.
Helan Yaoyue was calr than she imagined, seemingly underestimating her a bit.
However, this was all unimportant.
Helan Yaoyue wanted to explain: “Young Master Jiuqing, what I ant earlier was…”
But her words were directly interrupted by Ye Jiuqing.
“Miss Helan, why not tell why Miss Shuangshuang and I aren’t suitable? As long as your reason convinces , I can agree to cooperate with you.”
Upon hearing this, Helan Yaoyue’s eyes lit up instantly.
She rolled her eyes before slowly saying, “Young Master Jiuqing might not be familiar with her, but I know her very well. After all, we’ve known each other since childhood. I know what kind of person she is better than anyone. She’s pretty, I won’t deny it, but her character is poor, and her private life is chaotic. Such a person surely doesn’t match Young Master Jiuqing.”
Hearing this, a shadow of ruthlessness flashed in Ye Jiuqing’s deep blue eyes.
“Oh, really?”
“Why would I deceive Young Master Jiuqing about such matters? I have evidence.”
Listening to her, Ah Gui was convinced.
The one engaging in backstabbing is truly the one of poor character!
“Evidence?”
The man’s tone was neither warm nor cold, but those who knew him realized he was beginning to get angry; he was just holding it in.
At other tis, he wouldn’t have the patience to listen to her nonsense.
“Yes, as long as Young Master Jiuqing agrees, I’ll naturally hand over the evidence.”
Ye Jiuqing isn’t soone who can be easily threatened.
“Miss Helan, your bargaining chip doesn’t seem sincere enough. Didn’t your brother teach you how to negotiate? Trying to get sothing for nothing from ?”
Seeing his sudden change in deanor, Helan Yaoyue felt a bit panicked.
She pondered for a mont, then took a small USB drive out of her bag and placed it on the table, pushing it toward him.
“In that case, let show Young Master Jiuqing a bit of sincerity first.”
Ye Jiuqing just glanced at it indifferently.
Ah Gui, very self-aware, stepped forward and picked up the USB drive from the table.
“Miss Helan, our Young Master needs to verify this.”
“Feel free to verify it.”
Ah Gui looked at the man in the main seat.
The man nodded slightly.
Only then did Ah Gui leave the private room with the item.
After all, if the contents of the USB drive were true, they weren’t qualified to view them, so they still needed to ask for permission.
Ye Jiuqing allowed them to look because he didn’t believe the contents were real.
But the act had to be maintained nonetheless.
Even though he didn’t know what his Young Master and his wife were up to, having been with him for many years, he understood the master’s mind sowhat.
After Ah Gui left the booth, only the two of them remained.
Helan Yaoyue bit her lower lip, her golden eyes gazing at the man in front of her.
Watching her through the surveillance, Ella’s red lips slightly curved. She picked up the phone beside her and dialed a certain number.
Just as Helan Yaoyue was about to speak, a phone ringtone interrupted her.
“Young Master Jiuqing, I…”
Seeing the caller, Ye Jiuqing imdiately answered.
He asked as soon as he answered, “What’s up?”
His tone was also gentler than before.
On the other end of the line, Ella said, “Would you believe if I said I missed you?”
Ye Jiuqing was slightly dazed for a mont, then curled his thin lips, “Why not believe it?”
Ella suddenly asked, “How is it? My cousin is quite a beauty, right?”
“Want to hear the truth?”
“Not really want to hear it.”
The man chuckled lightly, “When you return, I can tell you then.”
Watching him make the call, Helan Yaoyue frowned slightly. Who was he calling?
A woman’s intuition told her that the other end of the phone was a woman.
So she asked, “Young Master Jiuqing, whose call is it?”
As soon as her voice fell, the man’s face imdiately darkened.
In contrast, Ella laughed on the other end and said, “Looks like my cousin is already feeling threatened.”
“What about you? Do you feel threatened?” Ye Jiuqing asked deeply.
Ella instinctively shook her head, only to realize she was on the phone, “No, I still trust Young Master Jiuqing’s judgnt. After all, not any crooked lon or cracked date can catch your Young Master’s eye.”
“And this date, it does catch my eye.”
“…”
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