0p0 Chapter 189 Clash of Interests
Chapter 189 Clash of Interests
As night fell, soft lighting bathed every corner of the Lanting Café, creating a tranquil and private atmosphere. Lin Chuyue pushed open the glass door and her gaze swept across the room, immediately spotting Gu Yanchuan sitting by the window.
He was still dressed in a well-pressed suit, exuding elegance and composure in every gesture. Seeing Lin Chuyue approach, he smiled slightly, stood up, and pulled out a chair for her: "President Lin, please have a seat."
Lin Chuyue nodded, then sat down, looking at him calmly: "President Gu has made the appointment here directly, it seems there are some things that are inconvenient to discuss at the company."
Gu Yanchuan's smile remained unchanged as he gently stirred his coffee with his long, slender fingers: "President Lin is indeed intelligent. You've reviewed the cooperation proposal; do you have any questions?"
Lin Chuyue picked up her cup, took a sip, and then said calmly, "The overall framework is very mature, but..." She raised her eyes, her gaze sharp, "Luo's investment amount seems to be higher than expected."
Gu Yanchuan looked at her meaningfully, his voice low: "Because I have a lot of confidence in this project, and of course, I also have a lot of confidence in your abilities."
Lin Chuyue's heart stirred slightly, but her face remained calm: "I am flattered by President Gu's trust."
Gu Yanchuan chuckled, tapping his fingers lightly on the table: "Chuyue, we're no longer engaged, but rather on the same side. Don't you think so?"
Lin Chuyue chuckled lightly, her tone unhurried: "Only when interests align can we be considered to be on the same side. Otherwise, we are merely partners."
Gu Yanchuan's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had already anticipated her attitude, and he sighed softly: "You are as rational as ever."
Lin Chuyue put down her cup, her tone calm but undeniable: "Therefore, I hope that every clause of this cooperation can be more transparent. Since we are going to cooperate, we cannot allow anyone to take advantage of us."
Gu Yanchuan gave her a deep look and nodded, saying, "Okay, I will have the team adjust the details to ensure everything goes perfectly."
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly and was about to get up when she heard Gu Yanchuan suddenly say in a low voice, "Chuyue, have you ever thought about what we would be like now if our previous engagement hadn't been dissolved?"
Lin Chuyue was slightly taken aback, then her expression remained calm: "I hadn't thought about it."
Gu Yanchuan gave a wry smile: "As expected, you never really took it to heart."
Lin Chuyue looked at him quietly, and after a moment said softly, "Gu Yanchuan, the past is the past. You should look forward."
Gu Yanchuan was silent for a moment, then smiled slightly, a hint of relief in his eyes: "You're right, perhaps it's time to let go."
Lin Chuyue smiled slightly, turned and left. Gu Yanchuan watched her departing figure, his eyes revealing complex emotions, but in the end he still murmured to himself, "I hope this time, I can really let go."
Lin Chuyue's vigilance
Back in her apartment, Lin Chuyue had just changed out of her coat when her phone rang. It was Li Gang calling.
"Mr. Lin, I've found something interesting." Li Gang's voice was tinged with excitement. "You asked me to check Wang Peng's account, and we found a clue in a transfer."
Lin Chuyue immediately sat up straight, her voice calm: "Speak."
“Wang Peng’s recent income has not been unusual, but a large sum of money has recently been transferred into his wife’s private account. The source of the money is an overseas company, and after several layers of transfers, it was eventually traced back to… Shen Fang.”
Lin Chuyue's eyes instantly turned cold, and her fingers gripping the phone tightened slightly: "Shen Fang..."
Li Gang continued, "It seems that although she is abroad, she has no intention of completely letting go. Wang Peng is very likely a pawn she left inside the company."
Lin Chuyue's eyes turned slightly cold as she quickly considered countermeasures. After a moment, she said coldly, "Don't alert him for now. Continue the investigation, especially regarding who he has been in contact with recently."
Li Gang immediately agreed: "Understood, Mr. Lin."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue's face darkened. Shen Fang was indeed not so easy to admit defeat. Her influence was still surging in the shadows, and it was time for Wang Peng to close the net.
Her eyes were cold as she picked up her phone and dialed a familiar number: "Hello, Li Zhanchuan, I need your help."
A calm voice came from the other end: "Speak."
Lin Chuyue's eyes were firm: "I need to investigate Shen Fang's movements abroad, the more detailed the better."
Li Zhanchuan's voice was slightly cold: "She is still taking action as expected."
"I need to take precautions."
Li Zhanchuan was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Give me one day."
Lin Chuyue breathed a slight sigh of relief, a faint smile appearing on her lips: "Thank you."
Li Zhanchuan's voice was deep but tinged with affection: "You don't need to thank me."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, and a preliminary plan had already formed in her mind.
Shen Fang's shadow
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, in a luxurious apartment, Shen Fang sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a glass of red wine, looking relaxed and confident.
The laptop screen on the table was lit up, showing Wang Peng's nervous face.
“Lin Chuyue has begun to doubt me…” Wang Peng’s voice was filled with anxiety.
Shen Fang gently swirled her wine glass and sneered, "Don't be afraid. Just do as I say, and she won't easily harm you."
Wang Peng swallowed hard and said in a low voice, "But she's already investigating..."
Shen Fang narrowed her eyes, her voice icy: "So what if she investigates? As long as you follow the plan, she can't do anything to you."
After saying that, she took a small sip of red wine, a cold smile playing on her lips: "Lin Chuyue, I lost this time, but I will make you pay the price."
(To be continued)