0p0 Chapter 203 The Open Scheme Rises Again
Chapter 203 The Open Scheme Rises Again
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, sat back in her seat, and put down her phone. Although the scenery outside remained tranquil, the turmoil in her heart had not subsided. Shen Fang's return from abroad must be to reclaim what was rightfully hers, perhaps including the power and connections she had lost.
Li Zhanchuan drove quietly, his gaze focused, but a vague unease lingered in his heart. He knew that Lin Chuyue must have many unspoken things on her mind, and Shen Fang's return might not be the peace she had expected, but rather a new challenge.
As the car entered the company's underground parking lot, Li Zhanchuan parked the car and turned to Lin Chuyue: "Could you come with me tonight?"
Lin Chuyue was slightly taken aback and looked at him, "Where are we going?"
“It’s a gathering of friends, a social occasion.” Li Zhanchuan’s eyes remained deep. “You don’t need to worry. I know you don’t like these kinds of occasions, but I hope you can come with me.”
She frowned, hesitated slightly, but finally nodded: "Okay, I'll go with you."
As night fell, the restaurant was brightly lit, with a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. Li Zhanchuan and Lin Chuyue entered the private room together. The guests around them were almost all business elites, and the atmosphere was filled with a strong sense of exchanging interests amidst their lively conversations.
Lin Chuyue glanced around the room, her gaze finally settling on several familiar figures—business partners she had dealt with before. She lowered her head slightly, a sense of unease rising within her. While this wasn't a major event, everyone's words and actions revealed a deep-seated, hidden cunning.
Li Zhanchuan noticed her nervousness and said gently, "It's alright, I know all these people. Tonight is just a small gathering."
Lin Chuyue nodded lightly, still not saying anything more.
Shortly after they sat down, the sound of high heels came from outside the door. Lin Chuyue's gaze inadvertently swept towards the person who entered, and saw Luo Yurou walking in with elegant steps. She was wearing a black evening gown, and her graceful figure and bright smile made her stand out in the crowd.
Luo Yurou saw Li Zhanchuan and Lin Chuyue and walked over with a smile: "Mr. Li, Ms. Lin, good evening." Her voice was gentle, and her eyes sparkled with a friendly light.
Li Zhanchuan nodded and politely replied, "Yu Rou, are you here for this party tonight too?"
Luo Yurou smiled gently, "Yes, I have some business collaborations to discuss recently, so I came to take a look." Her gaze lingered briefly on Lin Chuyue, her eyes gentle yet with a hint of inquiry, "Miss Lin, are you also attending?"
Lin Chuyue smiled slightly and said calmly, "Yes, I came here with President Li today."
Luo Yurou seemed to understand the meaning behind her words, nodded slightly, and then sat down in the seat next to them.
During the rest of the dinner, Lin Chuyue didn't interact much with anyone present, but she remained vigilant. She knew that while everything appeared calm on the surface, undercurrents were beginning to emerge. Shen Fang's latest move was just the beginning; the challenges she faced were far from over.
After the banquet, Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan left the private room. Just as they reached the elevator, Li Zhanchuan suddenly asked, "What do you think of Luo Yurou?"
Lin Chuyue frowned slightly, looking in the direction where the elevator doors were slowly closing: "She's a smart person."
Li Zhanchuan chuckled upon hearing this: "You also think she's interested in me?"
Lin Chuyue did not answer immediately, but seemed to be thinking: "She is gentle to everyone and gives people a feeling that she is very approachable, but that does not mean that she will not hide her true thoughts."
Li Zhanchuan raised an eyebrow slightly, his deep gaze fixed on Lin Chuyue: "Don't you have some misunderstanding about her?"
"Maybe." Lin Chuyue shook her head slightly, then said, "But she is indeed very good at dealing with people, and she also has considerable influence in business."
Li Zhanchuan smiled, did not press further, and turned to press the elevator button.
However, a sense of unease crept into Lin Chuyue's heart. She had never thought Luo Yurou was naive, especially since her sudden appearance in this setting today seemed rather coincidental.
Back at the company, Lin Chuyue was packing her things to leave when she suddenly received a call from the finance department.
"Mr. Lin, we just received some unusual information from the supplier."
Lin Chuyue raised an eyebrow: "Speak."
"Several long-term suppliers have suddenly changed their terms of cooperation and started offering price discounts," the finance staff member said hurriedly. "They said this was an adjustment requested by company leadership."
Lin Chuyue's heart tightened suddenly: "Leader? Is it Gu Yanchuan or someone else?"
The finance department staff were clearly puzzled as well: "We're not sure yet, but it could be something Shen Fang is doing. We're tracking down the details."
"Continue to follow up, and report any developments promptly," Lin Chuyue instructed in a deep voice.
After hanging up the phone, a cold glint flashed in her eyes. Although Shen Fang hadn't returned to China yet, her influence abroad was clearly still operating quietly. And the unusual movements of these suppliers were obviously related to Shen Fang.
Luo Yurou's appearance tonight only fueled her suspicions. She knew that in this world, only power could bring true security, and only by striking first could all crises be nipped in the bud.
(To be continued)