NOVEL WEB Chapter 117 Cooperation!
"You're fifteen minutes late!"
Just as the man was once again entranced by the woman's beauty, her cold voice suddenly sounded in his ear.
"There was a bit of traffic on the way."
The man smiled as he sat down. If Jiang Feng were here, he would immediately recognize that this man was none other than Han Shiliang, who had previously appeared on the beach with Han Shilong!
"Order." Han Shiliang took the menu from the waiter beside him, ordered a few high-end and authentic French dishes, and then ordered a bottle of expensive Romanee Conti wine, showcasing his taste and status.
"What's the matter you wanted to see me about?" The woman was unmoved and asked bluntly.
"Miss Mu, there's no rush, we have plenty of time tonight." Han Shiliang seemed very patient, smiling as he spoke.
He had come all the way from South City to North City, not simply to discuss business with the other party, but also to indulge in some romantic discussions, which came naturally.
Ever since he met this beautiful lady at a high-end city-wide cocktail party, Han Shiliang couldn't get her out of his mind. Later, when he learned that she was the sister of Mu Jinbiao, the leader of North City's underworld, he became even more cautious, fearing to be abrupt and cause offense.
This time, using the incident that happened on the beach that afternoon as an excuse, he rightfully invited Mu Yanluo out and could also pass on a message to Mr. Scar through her, achieving two goals at once.
"Mr. Han, my time is precious. Please speak plainly." Mu Yanluo seemed not very interested in Han Shiliang and said indifferently.
"Alright, it's like this—I heard your brother had a conflict with that security guard from our South City as well?" Han Shiliang said intentionally.
"Are you talking about Jiang Feng?" Mu Yanluo frowned slightly.
"Miss Mu, you even know that person's name, so it's likely true." Han Shiliang smiled faintly: "Now, we also have a conflict with Jiang Feng. This afternoon, at the Chu Family's beach bathing place, he broke my nephew's wrist and forced him to jump into the sea in public. Even my elder brother Han Shilong had to apologize. The impact of this incident is quite malicious. After some thoughts, we don't want to swallow our pride."
Mu Yanluo listened and fell into deep thought.
Earlier, she also saw those fleeting headlines. Regarding the mysterious security guard who had beaten some young masters and emerged unscathed, she also had her guesses, suspecting the guy to be the fierce Jiang Feng.
Now, she finally got confirmation from Han Shiliang!
"The incident happened in your South City; you should find Chu Renxiong." Mu Yanluo sneered coldly.
"Miss Mu, that's sarcastic; I don't believe you don't understand the intricacies—because Jiang Feng saved his daughter, Chu Renxiong is intentionally backing him. First, he reached out to Zhou Rongfa, who then contacted my elder brother, forcing them to make their stance clear. In this matter, he indirectly offended my brother; wouldn't my brother be asking for trouble if he pursued this further?"
"Mr. Han, you should know the rules in Binhai: the four cities do not interfere with each other or cross boundaries, or it would be seen as a provocation. Do you expect my brother to be the one breaking this balance?" Mu Yanluo asked calmly.
"Of course, we wouldn't let President Mu bear the consequences alone, which is why I'm here. My intention is for our two families to join forces and come up with a plan to get rid of Jiang Feng while keeping Chu Renxiong at bay—actually, if we join forces, there's no need to fear Chu Renxiong anymore, is there?" Han Shiliang gently swirled the wine glass in his hand, looking at Mu Yanluo with great admiration.
It had to be said; Han Shiliang was a master in the art of seduction. He knew that the golden distance between a man and a woman is fifty centimeters.
If a man breaks this distance impulsively with a woman he's not familiar with, it could startle her and make her guarded, leading to a negative impression of him.
Moreover, he was well aware that the look in his eyes while appreciating a beauty shouldn't carry desire, or worse, lechery. It should be purely appreciative to avoid making the beauty uncomfortable.
"How do you propose we cooperate?" Yet, unexpectedly, Han Shiliang's meticulous planning didn't move Mu Yanluo, who asked in a somewhat indifferent tone.
"It's very simple. Miss Mu, you are a teacher at Binhai Finance University Business School and also serve as its associate dean. Meanwhile, besides my role in my elder brother's company, I also hold an honorary associate dean title at Binhai University Business School, where although I rarely go, I have some say. We can ponder over this and strategize a bit." Han Shiliang smiled with deep meaning.
Binhai University is a symbolic university in Binhai City, a national 211 and 985 project, located in South City. Meanwhile, there is another university of similar renown in North City, Binhai Finance University, second only to the former and also a flagship school in Binhai City.
Coincidentally, Mu Yanluo teaches at Binhai Finance University and serves as its vice dean, while Han Shiliang's honorary title is at the Binhai University Business School, the very school attended by Nangong Qingcheng, Chu Feifei, and Liu Shiyuan!
The two sides could communicate under some banners!
Mu Yanluo contemplated for a moment, understanding Han Shiliang's intent, but she said calmly: "Mr. Han, I think you might have found the wrong person. To be honest with you, I'm opposed to my brother stirring up trouble with that Jiang named security officer and Chu Renxiong right now. Considering the current situation, maintaining a low profile is the path of wisdom. Therefore, I can't satisfy your wish to cooperate, nor will I speak to my brother on your behalf."
"Miss Mu, are you concerned that Jiang Feng is hard to deal with? He once silently eliminated twenty of your people, so do you fear him?" Han Shiliang hadn't expected Mu Yanluo to refuse so bluntly, and immediately said, "If that's the case, rest assured, we've gauged Jiang Feng's strength. He's approximately at the master level among martial artists!"
Master Level!!!
When Mu Yanluo heard this term, that beautiful face usually composed and wise was instantly filled with shock and disbelief!
She knew very well what it meant for someone in their early twenties to reach a master level, and it seemed Hu Zi and the others indeed didn't die unjustly.
"Although a master level is indeed challenging, I've heard that President Mu has several master-level experts under his command. If President Mu has them all act together, isn't there still a chance of winning?" Han Shiliang stared at Mu Yanluo.
Actually, that was why he wanted Mr. Scar to take action. In all of Binhai, only Mr. Scar, who was unwilling to go legitimate, still had some real experts. If Mr. Scar were willing to act, Jiang Feng would surely be doomed!
"Of course, if we're talking cooperation, we won't let President Mu send his people in vain. We'll provide all favorable conditions, and once the task is completed, a significant fee for the hard work will be transferred to President Mu's account." Han Shiliang continued to coax sincerely.
"Mr. Han, as I said, you've got the wrong person. My brother won't agree to work with you, and as for myself, I was never here today. Goodbye." With that, Mu Yanluo didn't care that the waiter hadn't finished serving the dishes, nor did she take a sip of the opened Romanee Conti, grabbing her small purse and leaving.
"Miss Mu, your attitude doesn't entirely represent President Mu's. Seems like I'll have to contact President Mu personally. I believe President Mu surely won't disappoint me!" Han Shiliang coldly and possessively stared at Mu Yanluo's seductive and graceful back, saying in anger and frustration!