Became a vicious male mother

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“Yes, I will follow,” Gu Xinglan affirmed.

“Your company is only five years old, yet you’ve bought a large number of shares in my Changgeng. I don’t see the word ‘following’ in you; you’re just overestimating your own abilities.”

Geng Huachi lowered his brows and focused his gaze on Gu Xinglan opposite him.

Gu Xinglan shook her head, her eyes beneath the mask calm as still water, and stared directly into Geng Huachi's eyes.

"Chairman Geng, the business world is like a battlefield. We value Chang Geng's potential and market position. This series of operations is just a normal investment behavior in line with business development."

"Your small company is in such a hurry. Do you know that the last person who did something like this has already been arrested?" Geng Huachi gestured with his chin to his assistant to pour tea.

The orange-red tea liquid was slowly poured into the cup, steaming hot, quickly blurring the vision of the two people meeting in mid-air.

Geng Huachi said directly, "I might as well be frank and ask you, is this money obtained cleanly?"

A few weeks ago, an unknown small company suddenly appeared and held up a sign. He had so many things going on at the company that he just glanced at it and moved on. But he didn't expect them to hold up a sign again today. It was obvious that they were here to cause trouble.

"Actually, we just wanted to try to transform."

Gu Xinglan sincerely took out the cigarettes from his pocket.

He doesn't smoke. This was given to him by Zhang Jinhao, who said it was a brand of cigarettes exclusively for the royal family of some country. The packaging looked very expensive. He took it, but Geng Huachi pushed it back with a teacup, not even touching it.

It was obvious that they didn't want to give him face, and Gu Xinglan had no choice.

If this person knew that they didn't just want to be major shareholders, wouldn't they kick him out on the spot and beat him up?

“Chairman Geng, we are not acting blindly.” Gu Xinglan glanced at the other party and said in a low voice, “As you know, the market is changing rapidly. Cooperation and integration are the general trend. Although our company is small, it has unique advantages and resources. If we can complement Chang Geng, we may be able to create greater value.”

"What you're saying is like saying sheep can hunt with wolves. We're not in the same industry. You don't understand transportation, and I don't understand real estate or decoration. What can we possibly have in common?"

"Why is Chang Geng's position as the largest shareholder so secure? It's clearly also in the real estate industry."

"Like I said, you don't understand."

Geng Huachi slammed his teacup down on the table. “Let me give you a piece of advice: it’s better for everyone if you stop now. If the higher-ups investigate, you’d better be able to cover up the source of your money.”

Having unclear sources of funds is a serious matter; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many dishonest people trying to launder money.

Gu Xinglan smiled and said, "Don't worry, the source is clean."

"Forget it, young man. It's good that you're increasing your holdings in Changgeng's stock, but becoming the largest shareholder is just wishful thinking. Changgeng doesn't welcome you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Geng Huachi stood up.

The assistant rushed over to help Geng Huachi put on his coat, and the two of them slowly walked out.

*

Seeing that the man surnamed Geng was about to leave, Gu Xinglan tapped her earphones.

[No need to try to keep me.]

After Li Hetai finished speaking, he fell silent, and only faint breathing could be heard.

The moment the door closed, Gu Xinglan breathed a long sigh of relief.

Changgeng has developed too fast, benefiting from the policy dividends of Wushui, and now it even shows a faint trend of monopolizing the industry. No wonder Geng Huachi has such an arrogant attitude.

It can only be said that Zhang Jinhao's company is simply not good enough for these large enterprises.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door.

Gu Xinglan went to open the door, and there were rows and rows of waiters standing outside, each holding a plate.

The plate was filled with all sorts of dishes, and everything looked to his liking.

What dishes did Geng Huachi order?

He made way for the waiters outside, who entered in an orderly fashion, and soon the table was filled with plates of food.

Not long after, Gu Xinglan was picking something up with chopsticks when she heard a knock on the door.

He put on the mask and went to open the door.

Li Hetai was standing outside the door.

Gu Xinglan smiled, stepped aside, and pointed to the table full of dishes inside, "Let's eat something before we leave."

Today was their first encounter with Chang Geng, and from their perspective, it was a resounding victory.

The two, one big and one small, sat in high chairs, eating slowly.

Seeing that Li Hetai didn't use his chopsticks, but only his teacup.

"There's tea over there on the sofa, it tastes pretty good," Gu Xinglan gestured with her head.

Throughout the conversation, the earpiece never stopped. He didn't need to use his brain; he just needed to speak fluently. As for Li Hetai... he responded to whatever the other party said without any hesitation.

He didn't know how the child had prepared the manuscript in just one afternoon.

It couldn't possibly be improvised... that would be too illogical.

A few knocks followed, then two more knocks on the door.

With half of what she was chewing in her mouth, Gu Xinglan looked up at the door.

Could it be that the Geng family remembered they ordered food here and came back specifically to eat here?

As she walked to the door, Gu Xinglan adjusted her mask before opening it.

The person standing at the door was wearing a dark red long-sleeved shirt with a black tie draped over his right hand.

It was Le Thai Ho.

Li Taihe, still holding his glasses in his left hand, waved and smiled, saying, "I've come to congratulate you."

The hotel belongs to the Lai family, so it's not surprising that Lai Tai-ho is here.

"Good evening." Gu Xinglan raised her eyebrows and stepped aside to let her pass.

"These dishes were ordered according to your taste. You can order more if you're still hungry."

Li Taihe took out the contents of his briefcase, which was tucked under his arm.

A check, along with a menu and an order form...

Even though she could order via her phone, Gu Xinglan gave Li Taihe a strange look.

……

"Mr. Li, what exactly are your plans?"

After Gu Xinglan finished drinking the thick soup and wiping her mouth, she finally asked the question that was on her mind.

Sitting across from him, Li Taihe was cutting his steak with a knife and fork, taking a bite at a time. He stopped halfway through and asked, "Guess?"

Li Taihe was all smiles, clearly in a good mood, so things were proceeding according to this person's plan.

"I'm stupid, I can't guess." Gu Xinglan held the wine bottle and poured wine into the other person's wine glass.

"He Tai can guess it, just listen to him."

Li Taihe lowered his eyes, his movements gentle, and pulled Li Hetai onto his lap, rubbing his head encouragingly, "You agree, right?"

Li Hetai lowered his head and nodded.

"I'm relieved that things are going well here. I have other things to do." Li Taihe picked up the child, walked to Gu Xinglan's side, and said earnestly, "He Tai is still young, and I owe him a lot. Please take good care of him."

His tone was unusually gentle; it was unclear whether he was speaking to Li Hetai or genuinely instructing him to take good care of Li Hetai.

Gu Xinglan took the child and watched helplessly as the other person left.

Then an unfamiliar face came in from outside. Judging from his attire, he was an assistant. He said in a serious voice, "What else would you like to order?"

He had eaten his fill; the table was full of his favorite dishes, including Li Hetai's. He had only drunk a little water so far.

Gu Xinglan lowered her eyes to look at the person in her arms, and the question she was about to ask suddenly stopped.

Her face... turned red?

Did the child blush after being praised by Li Taihe?

Li Hetai in her arms had a red face, not from the cold wind, nor from being fanned, but simply from her face, which was red from her neck to her forehead.

Just like having a high fever, Gu Xinglan lifted the other person's bangs to check their temperature.

With a "whoosh," Li Hetai grabbed him and quickly buried his head in his clothes, like an ostrich banging its head against a sand pit, so that no one outside could see anything.