Chapter 269 - 170: The Fox’s Tail Is Exposed (Part 2)
Chapter 269: Chapter 170: The Fox’s Tail Is Exposed (Part 2)
’But she also knew that no one is perfect. If someone was truly great in every single way, they’d practically be a saint.’
’A person like that would probably have a hard time making it in today’s world.’
"President Gao, what brings you to my office for a visit today?"
After chatting for a little while, Ling Yue took the initiative and steered the conversation toward business.
’Gao Yuan must have a reason for asking to meet. To make the best use of our time, it’s better to get down to business first.’
"As a matter of fact, there is one thing."
"I was wondering if you’d be willing to reconsider the proposal I made last time, at the Platinum Palace?"
Gao Yuan looked at Ling Yue with a slight smile after he spoke.
Ling Yue looked slightly taken aback when Gao Yuan brought up his previous offer, but she quickly smiled as well.
When Gao Yuan had contacted her last night to meet, she had started guessing what it might be about.
It was most likely about asking her to handle Yuanfang Company’s legal services.
She had considered the possibility of him bringing up that other matter, but she’d dismissed it as unlikely. After all, she had already given him a clear refusal.
While she admired Gao Yuan’s business style, Ling Yue felt he wasn’t truly part of her world; he seemed more interested in securing legal services for Yuanfang Company.
This was, in fact, quite different from what she wanted.
Therefore, Ling Yue was once again not prepared to consider Gao Yuan’s proposal.
Just as she was about to voice her refusal once more, the phone on her desk rang.
Ling Yue saw that it was the red phone ringing. Her eyes flickered toward the office door. Even with the blinds drawn, she had a good idea who was calling.
"Excuse me, I need to take this."
With that, Ling Yue picked up the red telephone.
Gao Yuan gestured for her to go ahead. He had only come for this one thing, so he was in no hurry.
"Okay."
"I understand."
Ling Yue answered the call and, after listening to the other party, offered only those two short replies.
However, Gao Yuan noticed that as soon as Ling Yue took the call, her expression soured.
After hanging up, Ling Yue didn’t immediately return to their conversation. Instead, right in front of Gao Yuan, she closed her eyes and rubbed her temples.
’That’s something people only do when they’re under immense pressure,’ Gao Yuan thought.
For someone like Ling Yue, whose work was inherently high-pressure—or rather, who was already accustomed to it—to still react this way...
It could only mean that the call she had just received was extremely important.
And that something significant had just happened.
"If you need any help, just let me know."
Gao Yuan felt it was no longer appropriate to press the issue. Given Ling Yue’s current state, pushing the matter would likely blow up in his face, which would be disadvantageous. So instead of bringing it up again, he expressed his concern.
Ling Yue opened her eyes to look at Gao Yuan, forcing a slight smile.
"My apologies, President Gao. Something urgent has come up that I need to handle."
"As for your proposal... I will give it serious consideration. How does that sound?"
Ling Yue’s mind was already far from Gao Yuan’s proposal. The moment she had closed her eyes, she was already trying to figure out how to deal with the matter from the phone call.
The call had been from Jinze Sea, informing her of a lawyers’ meeting in ten minutes to discuss this year’s partner promotions and demotions.
The moment she heard this, Ling Yue knew exactly what Jinze Sea was planning.
A headache instantly bloomed behind her eyes. ’I just want to be a lawyer, plain and simple. I don’t want to get dragged into all these power plays; I just want to do my job.’
Despite knowing the kind of situation she was about to walk into, Ling Yue still wanted to put up a fight.
She had been with the firm ever since graduating from university. After so many years, she had developed a deep attachment to Jindu Law Firm.
She wouldn’t leave unless she had absolutely no other choice.
However, Ling Yue also knew that some things were beyond her control. That was why, when Gao Yuan had just expressed his concern, she hadn’t rejected him outright as she had before.
Instead, she had left the door open.
If it really came to the worst-case scenario, she wasn’t the type to drag things out. She would prefer to part on good terms.
In fact, in that brief moment, an idea had even crossed Ling Yue’s mind.
Gao Yuan might just make an excellent partner.
First, Gao Yuan was wealthy. From what she had seen, Yuanfang Company was developing exceptionally well; you could say it was making a fortune daily.
Gao Yuan was also the second-largest shareholder of the Lin Group, wasn’t he? That was how they had met—during that share transfer.
Furthermore, just a few days ago while helping the Li Family with an asset transfer, she had discovered that another one of Gao Yuan’s girlfriends was none other than Li Mengqing.
Based on this alone, Gao Yuan had more than enough financial backing to help her establish a new law firm.
But what Ling Yue valued most wasn’t his financial power; it was his business philosophy.
From her subsequent dealings with Yuanfang Company, she had learned that Gao Yuan was more than willing to delegate authority.
He placed most of the power in the hands of the people actually doing the work.
As this thought crossed her mind, Ling Yue couldn’t help but glance at Tongtong, who was sitting on the sofa playing on her phone. ’Maybe you only have time to dote on your girlfriend when you delegate your authority.’
Gao Yuan had no idea that Ling Yue had thought through so much in that short minute. If he had, he would have undoubtedly thought, ’Just as expected of a talent recognized by the System.’
Regardless, he was quite satisfied with the answer Ling Yue gave him.