Li Daina's father was once a senior employee of Sheng Chen. When Sheng Chen was founded, he was the sole investor. Sheng Chen's stock price kept rising, but his position was precarious. Therefore, the high-level management of Sheng Chen did not think highly of him at the time.
There was no real enmity between Shi Xinxin and Li Daina. However, Sheng Chen had always refused to acknowledge her as an employee and had constantly made things difficult for her, which Shi Xinxin could no longer tolerate.
Shi Xinxin had looked up information about Sheng Chen online. She knew that Sheng Chen's founder was Sheng Chen's President, Sheng Yuxuan. She thought, if she could make Sheng Yuxuan aware that the President's wife was an employee of Sheng Chen, what expression would he have?
With this thought, Shi Xinxin called Sheng Yuxuan.
Sheng Yuxuan was busy at the company. The sudden ring of his phone broke the quiet atmosphere. He glanced at the caller ID, frowned, and answered, "What is it?"
"Mr. Sheng, it's like this. I would like to discuss something with you."
Sheng Yuxuan raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"
"It's like this. I found some news online about the cooperation between Sheng Corporation and Sheng Chen. It states that Sheng Corporation is experiencing internal competition. I'd like to know what your thoughts are on this?" Shi Xinxin asked tentatively.
Sheng Yuxuan was silent for a few seconds, his voice still cool, "Are you questioning my ability, or are you doubting my judgment?"
"I don't mean that. I just think that the cooperation between Sheng Corporation and Sheng Chen would be greatly beneficial to Sheng Corporation and its reputation. I just want to know your perspective?" Shi Xinxin asked.
Sheng Yuxuan sneered, "Since you think I'm being perfunctory, then I can only say that it's your conjecture, not my thought."
"Oh? Then please, Mr. Sheng, what is your attitude towards the cooperation with Sheng Chen?" Shi Xinxin pressed on.
"You don't need to know my attitude, nor do you need to know my views on Sheng Chen. In short, I don't want to see similar news appear again."
"Okay, I understand." Shi Xinxin nodded, "Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Sheng."
After hanging up the phone, Shi Xinxin casually tossed her phone onto the sofa and looked at Qiaoqiao, her tone tinged with a hint of flippancy, "Qiaoqiao, what do you think? Will the cooperation between our Sheng Chen Group and Sheng Corporation be affected by this?"
Qiaoqiao's eyes widened, "Sister Xinxin, no way!? Don't you like Sheng Corporation's projects? How could such an important cooperation be affected?"
Shi Xinxin shrugged, "How would I know."
Seeing Shi Xinxin's innocent expression, Qiaoqiao was speechless and held her forehead, "You little rascal, what are you really thinking? Didn't you always like Sheng Chen? Why are you thinking about Sheng Chen now?"
Shi Xinxin narrowed her eyes, "I do like Sheng Chen very much. But, you know, in my heart, Sheng Chen is more suitable to be a qualified entrepreneur. However, you also know that Sheng Chen's president has always been a mysterious figure. I've only met him once in a while, so I don't know what his true intentions are. If he is indeed the president of Sheng Chen, I would be willing to cooperate with him."
"What a fool," Qiaoqiao shook her head. She had never seen a company president who relied on acquiring shares of other companies to survive.
Shi Xinxin smiled and said nothing more.
Sheng Yuxuan's office.
Sheng Yuxuan sat in his chair, his eyes closed, seemingly lost in thought.
The office door was knocked. He said, "Come in."
A young man pushed the door open, "President, a Miss Li Daina wishes to see you."
Li Daina?
Sheng Yuxuan opened his eyes, "Have her wait in my office."
"Yes, I'll go now." After the man retreated, Sheng Yuxuan walked to the window, looked at the distant sky, and a flicker of an unusual expression crossed his eyes.
...
Shi Xinxin stood downstairs at Sheng Chen Group. She glanced at the time. The appointment with Sheng Yuxuan was almost here. She took out her phone and dialed Sheng Yuxuan's number.
"Hello, Mr. Sheng, this is Shi Xinxin."
"En, I know." Sheng Yuxuan's low, husky voice came through the phone.
"Where are you now?"
"Downstairs."
"I'll be up soon."
"Okay."
After hanging up, Shi Xinxin hurried towards the elevator. According to Sheng Yuxuan's instructions, Shi Xinxin took the elevator upstairs.
As she reached the twenty-eighth floor, she saw the two receptionists. Shi Xinxin was slightly taken aback.
"Hello, who are you looking for?"
"I'm looking for Mr. Sheng Yuxuan," Shi Xinxin asked politely.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Sheng already has an appointment. You can wait here for a moment."
Shi Xinxin was somewhat surprised. When she first came to Sheng Chen, she had encountered a similar situation. However, she had always believed that Sheng Yuxuan must be here.
Now, it seemed she was wrong.
Shi Xinxin was unwilling to give up and continued to patiently ask, "Then please tell me, when will he have time?"
The receptionist frowned. Although she didn't particularly like Shi Xinxin, she was a customer after all, and it wouldn't be good to be too harsh. So, despite not wanting to deal with her, she patiently explained, "Our Mr. Sheng is very busy lately and doesn't have time to see you. So please wait here."
"Alright, thank you." After Shi Xinxin politely thanked her, she turned and walked out of the reception area.
"You two, what are you still standing there for! Hurry up and make a cup of coffee for the guest!"
"Oh, I just yawned! Do you have to be so fierce!"
"Hurry up!"
"Got it!"
After Shi Xinxin left the lobby of Sheng Chen, she went straight to Sheng Yuxuan's office. However, before she could even take a full step inside, she was blocked by a bodyguard in black.
Shi Xinxin frowned slightly. She looked at the bodyguard in front of her and asked, "I'm looking for Sheng Yuxuan. Why are you stopping me?"
"I'm sorry, this is a special instruction from the President. No one can enter without the President's permission," the bodyguard said robotically.
"Then go tell Sheng Yuxuan that Shi Xinxin is looking for him." Shi Xinxin raised her chin, looking proudly at the bodyguard.
"I apologize, this is the President's order. I am only responsible for executing it. I cannot make decisions on other matters. Please do not make things difficult for us."
Shi Xinxin pursed her lips, feeling very unhappy. This man, Sheng Yuxuan, was clearly making things difficult for her.
However, she still managed to suppress her anger and said lightly, "Since Mr. Sheng is inconvenient to see me, I will visit another day. Please give him my business card."
"No need," the bodyguard refused.
Shi Xinxin raised an eyebrow, "If you refuse to let me see Sheng Yuxuan, then I'll have to visit in person." With that, Shi Xinxin turned to leave, but was blocked by two bodyguards in black.
"Miss Shi, please do not make things difficult for us." The bodyguard's tone remained polite.