Chapter 468: To Prove a Person Guilty, You Need Evidence. To Catch an Adulterer, You Need to Find Them on the Bed
468 To Prove a Person Guilty, You Need Evidence. To Catch an Adulterer, You Need to Find Them on the Bed 2
That night, on the first floor of MN Group, there was a large group of bodyguards gathered. However, Ji Nuan did not take a single bodyguard with her. As she initially requested, she only brought the secretaries and assistants who typically accompanied her to social gatherings; this included Xiao Ba.
When they arrived at the KTV place, CEO Zhang was already waiting there. He had specially brought two bodyguards with him today.
When he saw Ji Nuan arrive, CEO Zhang's eyes appeared to be shining as he approached. He reached out to hold Ji Nuan's hands.
Ji Nuan was unmoved as she avoided him. With a smile, she said: "CEO Zhang, these KTV is crowded with people. Let's head in to talk."
Her words were somewhat ambiguous. CEO Zhang immediately nodded as he invited Ji Nuan in with a guiding arm. As he walked, he said: "CEO Ji, I'm really sorry. I didn't expect that in asking you to hand me a toothpick that day, I would be causing this sort of trouble. Please don't take the news too seriously. I'll definitely explain to the media well."
"It isn't important whether or not you explain. People like us will always experience this sort of meaningless news. It's all the same schemes. It isn't difficult to use money to bribe and suppress the media and to wipe away all of the discussion stirred up by the media. More importantly, my relationship with CEO Zhang cannot change because of such a small matter." Ji Nuan smiled as she spoke. She winked at CEO Zhang and headed straight in.
CEO Zhang did not expect Ji Nuan to be so 'mature.' He pushed open the KTV private room door and held it for her. When he saw that she had brought her usual secretaries and assistants along and did not bring anyone more, he felt that she had really came to discuss their project and have a casual chat with him.
However, as Ji Nuan had taken the initiative to invite him this time, and with the nonsense, the media was spreading, CEO Zhang instinctively felt that Ji Nuan also had that sort of intentions toward him.
After sitting down, CEO Zhang opened a wine bottle and placed it in front of Ji Nuan. He leaned close to say, "I won't hide this from you. When I saw the photo released by the media, I was also very startled. I didn't expect there to be so much despicable, nasty people in our circle. Even though it's clear that there isn't any relationship between the two of us, they still took such an ambiguous photo. It caused CEO Ji's reputation to take a hit. I'm truly sorry."
Ji Nuan eyed the alcohol on the table and did not pick any to drink. She seamlessly avoided CEO Zhang's gradual approach while maintaining an open smile. "I was simply handing you a toothpick. CEO Zhang, don't worry too much about it. During the meal, didn't we discuss the subsequent development for our cooperation? 'An eminent person has a poor memory.' You must have forgotten about it already, haven't you?"
"Of course not. How could I forget about my promise with you, CEO Ji? Wasn't it about raising MN Group's profit by another ten percent? Sure, sure. I already agreed to it at the time. CEO Ji, did you bring the contract with you?"
"It isn't just ten percent. I've been calculating for the past few days. In terms of management and manpower, MN Group has been making the largest contribution to this project. I intend to raise it by twenty-five percent and add another fifteen percent to the ten percent we previously agreed on." Ji Nuan smiled at CEO Zhang's dumbstruck expression. "CEO Zhang, we're not being greedy here. You should know as well. Without MN Group's plans and our capable employees, this project cannot be successfully completed. It's reasonable for me to want a higher raise."
"This..." CEO Zhang hesitated for a moment. When Xiao Ba handed him a contract with an earnest expression, he flipped through.
Originally, he thought Ji Nuan had invited him over to discuss the scandal. He even thought to take the opportunity to express his intentions to her and to let her know that he was indeed interested in her. He wanted to express his desire to meet her more and to develop a closer relationship.
Who would have thought that Ji Nuan, who smiled radiantly at the entrance in a misleading way, had turned entirely serious the moment she stepped into the meeting room. It turned out she had only come to raise the price.
However, this time, he had truly caused trouble for Ji Nuan. Furthermore, Ji Nuan's request was also reasonable. Previously, he had never considered going further than ten percent. After all, this twenty-five percent amounts up to three hundred million yuan. It was only a project that lasted several months. Although it was profitable, MN Group was truly too good at making profits.
"CEO Zhang, do you feel dissatisfied with this request? Coincidentally, we've yet to begin our partnership officially. We've yet to send our representatives to take on the project, and we've yet to spend too many resources like time on it. If you wish to stop this partnership right now, that's fine as well. I've been quite busy recently, and I really won't be able to make time to discuss this further. If we can't come to a decision for this project today, I won't have time to discuss it further in the future. I'll only be able to send my secretaries and assistants out to represent me. They're all following my orders, and it isn't suitable for them to be discussing this. Besides, our relationship is at stake, as well. You would be uncomfortable if I sent someone else to discuss with you, wouldn't you?"
CEO Zhang watched with wide eyes at Ji Nuan's smiling expression. All of a sudden, he darkly cursed 'mother-' in his heart.
This woman appeared like a beautiful, harmless little rabbit on the outside. How could she be so shrewd on the inside?
No wonder MN Group had developed so quickly in the hands of a young lady. It seemed like she truly had some capabilities.
She had taken advantage of this opportunity. He couldn't simply let go of this project. Otherwise, he would be offering all of the profits to the other partners, and not just the three hundred million she was asking for.
If there hadn't been a scandal between the two of them, perhaps he could display an unhappy expression to demand for more time and to hold onto more profits.
However, at such a time, Ji Nuan clearly expressed that she would not insist on their partnership. It seemed like she did not wish to see him again. If there were no more opportunities in the future, it would be impossible for him to put up an attitude to demand more.
Right now, Ji Nuan was giving him a choice to make. She was also clearly telling him that this was their last meeting before the confirmation of their partnership. If they could come to an agreement, they would continue. Otherwise, they would go on their separate paths. Coincidentally, it would help them to avoid suspicion.
Everything was perfectly logical; there was nothing for him to pick at.
CEO Zhang smiled and glanced at the contract in his hands. He was somewhat convinced, but his expression was slightly unhappy. He said, "CEO Ji sure is amazing. Could it be that the photo was taken by your people?"
Ji Nuan raised her brows and gave him a deep chuckle: "CEO Zhang, are you joking? Who doesn't know about your wife's temper? Why would I provoke a disaster for the sake of a little profit?"