<=""></> "You won't forget, right?" Xia Shiyu looked at Jiang Chen suspiciously.
"How is that possible?" Jiang Chen scratched the back of his head and let out a laugh, getting out of the way. "Come in first and let's talk."
He walked to the cupboard and poured two glasses of water. When he returned to the main room, Jiang Chen found that Xia Shiyu had already sat in the seat where Ayesha was sitting before.
"Drink some water first."
"Well, thank you." Xia Shiyu took the cup from Jiang Chen's hand and covered it in her hand.
It was the depth of winter in Beijing in December. Although the heating in the house was sufficient, she was still a little cold when she came in from outside. Jiang Chen looked around and saw that there was nothing he could do, so he sat next to her.
However, as soon as he sat down, that unnatural feeling came over him. Because he was so close, he could even feel the throbbing heartbeat.
Jiang Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm his restless heartbeat. However, the situation seems to be developing in the opposite direction. The faint body fragrance slowly enters the nose with the breeze, and the already restless heartbeat becomes even more restless.
Xia Shiyu, who was equally embarrassed, clasped the water cup with her fingers and stared straight at the patterns on the stall without saying a word, hiding the uneasiness on her face with the white mist lingering above the water cup.
The atmosphere in the room seemed to have come to a standstill.
Realizing this, Jiang Chen scratched his cheek. In order to break the embarrassing situation, he coughed lightly and spoke.
"Speaking of which, are you going to listen to what happened just now?"
"Ah, yes, that's true." Xia Shiyu's cheeks turned red, she clenched her fists and coughed lightly, pretending to be calm and replied in a cold tone.
It would be perfect if you didn't bite your tongue when speaking.
Wait, why am I so nervous
After suddenly realizing that his behavior was really not like his own, Jiang Chen complained harshly to himself, and then forcibly dispelled the inexplicable throbbing in his heart. Tell Xia Shiyu about the conversation he had just had with Liu Xiangguo at Liu's house.
"In other words, they are willing to provide policy protection for our business in China?" Let's get down to business. Xia Shiyu put the water glass on the bedside table, throwing away her previous restraint. There was a sharp light in his eyes.
People often say that serious men are more attractive, but at this moment, Jiang Chen unexpectedly discovered that Xia Shiyu also exuded a different kind of charm in her serious state.
However, appreciation also depends on the occasion. Jiang Chen did not interrupt and nodded.
"exactly."
"What's the price they offered?"
"Ten percent of Future Man Group's profits in China."
"It's really a lion's mouth. A 10% profit must be at least more than one billion US dollars a year. To dare to ask for bribes so blatantly, Liu Xiangguo is quite courageous." He crossed his legs casually. , Xia Shiyu held her chin. He said thoughtfully.
This expense is inevitable when doing business anywhere, whether at home or abroad. To put it bluntly, it is called benefit transfer, and to put it nicely, it is called public relations expenditure. Although Futureman Group's main business in China is in the Internet field and its investment in this area is smaller than that in traditional industries, it is absolutely impossible to say that it has no investment at all.
"The head of the family has an appetite. After all, the family business is so big," Jiang Chen smiled, "If they can really provide enough protection for our industry, this 10% profit shouldn't be too expensive< = "l">. At first he planned to ask for 10% of the global profits. But I refused."
If it were before, even if Jiang Chen had the courage, he would never have the confidence to say no. But it's different now. Future People International has established a firm foothold overseas. Although the Liu family is powerful, both parties are on equal footing.
Whether it is for the country or privately, cooperation with the Future People Group is definitely beneficial and harmless.
"So, what is the method of conveying the benefits?" Xia Shiyu asked.
"Charity." Jiang Chen said softly, "Establish a charity fund in my own name. Every year, I will invest 10% of Future People Group's income in China into the fund, hire designated business units, and invest in building schools in specific areas. Build a hospital or something like that.”
"It's really an efficient way to get clean money with one hand and political achievements with the other." Xia Shiyu quickly understood the secret.
"That's right." Jiang Chen snapped his fingers. Smiling, "It seems you have mastered the trick."
Xia Shiyu raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
"You underestimate me. After all, I am also the CEO of Futureman Technology."
This method of transferring benefits is not unusual. Although bribery is not done by her as the CEO, she will review every financial expenditure. Futureman Technology’s global gray expenditure has remained at a relatively benign figure of 5%.
Although this is nothing to show off...
"It's the CEO of Futureman Group." Jiang Chen corrected with a smile.
Xia Shiyu was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"Yes... speaking of it, it seems to have been agreed upon before."
As early as the last time Xia Shiyu went to the Pannu Islands, Jiang Chen had extended an invitation to her to be the CEO of Future People Group. However, Xia Shiyu did not agree immediately at that time. Instead, she agreed with Jiang Chen to wait until the Phantom Helmet was put on the shelves before agreeing to the promotion.
"Don't you want a promotion?"
"No," Xia Shiyu shook her head, her eyes resting on the intertwined fingers in a daze, "It's just... I'm not sure whether I can meet this challenge."
"Is it really okay to say this to the boss?" Jiang Chen said with a smile.
Showing a lack of confidence in front of the boss is a taboo for employees who are about to be promoted. However, what surprised Xia Shiyu herself was that she exposed the weak side of her heart so easily.
Maybe it's because he never felt like a boss to me, but... a friend.
Xia Shiyu comforted herself in her heart.
"I believe you." Jiang Chen spoke abruptly.
"Eh?" Xia Shiyu looked at him confused.
"Whether it's your ability or your loyalty." Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"... What a strange statement. Is this what a boss should say to his employees?" Xia Shiyu looked away. Although her tone of voice was as steady as ever, Jiang Chen could still hear the awkwardness in it.
"Of course not." Jiang Chen shook his head, "If it were an ordinary employee, he would definitely not be qualified for this position, and I wouldn't say that to him."
If it were an ordinary employee, he would definitely not be able to understand his expansion ideas, and he would not be able to trust the group's operations to the hands of people with unknown origins. But if it were Xia Shiyu, the situation would be different. If nothing else, at least she would not betray him. This was not based on unreasonable and unconditional trust, but on her personality and the long-standing bond between the two.
However, in Xia Shiyu's ears, these words were misunderstood to have another meaning.
This is saying...doesn't my status in your heart be ordinary
Xia Shiyu thought with a little deer in her chest.
She originally thought that the so-called girlish feelings had nothing to do with her, but the uneasiness she really felt at this moment completely negated her previous view.
Indeed, being able to misinterpret trust into a higher level of meaning is a kind of girlish feeling in itself.
"Then Xia Shiyu, let me ask you again, are you willing to take this position that only you are qualified for and realize my dream?" Looking at the dark pupils, Jiang Chen asked again seriously.
"Your dream...can you tell me what it is?"
"if you are willing to."
"I do."
Only the last three words no longer contained any hesitation in her words.
Jiang Chen opened his mouth, but after saying that, he lowered his gaze slightly.
"OK, thank you… "
For a moment just now, he almost told her his secret.
Sure enough, he still couldn't trust people in this world.
But why did you tell Ayesha? Regarding this, he was confused for a long time and could not find an answer. Maybe it's because I believe she will never betray, or maybe it's because of something else.
The momentary hesitation on Jiang Chen's face did not escape Xia Shiyu's eyes. Although she felt a little annoyed that she couldn't gain his trust in the end, when she saw his hesitation for a moment, she felt a sense of relief and relief in her heart.
At least for a moment, he felt guilty for this unequal trust.
"Then... I'll go back first." Xia Shiyu stood up without forcing him to tell herself.
"Well, that's pretty much what I want to talk about tonight... go to bed early."
"The same to you."
Xia Shiyu turned around and walked to the door. But just as she put her hand on the door handle, there was a gentle knock on the door.
"Is it Ayesha?" Seeing that the two of them had such a good relationship, a trace of jealousy rose in her chest.
However, at this moment, Jiang Chen suddenly raised his head and looked at the door, and a long-lost coldness suddenly crept into his heart.
"Don't drive-"
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