Chapter 031
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Chapter 031 Sister Borrows a Handsome Guy
According to common sense, whenever a beautiful woman comes by, the marketing department’s office area gets a bit stirred up.
And this time it was actually the deputy director of the finance department, Zhou Anke!
Since Su Rui came to the marketing department, the frequency of various beauties visiting had increased quite a bit!
Even Zhou Anke, who rarely appeared before everyone’s eyes, had actually come here!
Watching Zhou Anke walk straight toward Su Rui, many people cast envious glances.
In modern society, few women could be like Zhou Anke, whose temperament exuded a kind of ancient elegance. This classical beauty couldn’t be faked; it had to come from deep within.
As she walked from the elevator, she seemed to bring a fresh breeze to the entire hall.
Su Rui stood up and asked with some surprise: “Ann, why are you here?”
Hearing this name, everyone felt a sense of astonishment. Although Zhou Anke would let people call her by her English name, this was after all China, with a corporate culture quite different from foreign companies. Who would directly address a high-level finance deputy director by her first name?
At this moment, Su Rui’s direct use of Zhou Anke’s English name gave people the impression that they were quite familiar with each other. Indeed worthy of being the CEO’s boyfriend!
“I came to give you this.” Zhou Anke placed the box in her hand on Su Rui’s desk.
The box was exquisite, long and slender, looking antique and elegant.
“Oh? Is this that calligraphy piece?” Su Rui was somewhat surprised, not expecting Zhou Anke would make such a gesture.
“Indeed it is. I didn’t expect you would guess.” Zhou Anke’s smile gave people a feeling of spring breeze. This woman’s appearance and temperament were impeccable, but her voice was even more outstanding. The wolves of the marketing department, listening to such a delicate and smooth voice, felt their legs go weak.
Zhou Anke actually taking the initiative to give a gift to a man was quite unbelievable! Could it be that she also had her eye on the CEO’s man?
This is what picking up girls is all about! Compared to Su Rui, their usual methods of fishing for girls were absolutely pathetic!
“Isn’t this your treasured collection? Why give it to me?”
“This should be in the hands of someone who understands it. I’ve never met anyone who recognizes the Liantang style before. You’re the only one, so I wanted to give it to you,” Zhou Anke said, brushing back her beautiful hair.
This simple hair-brushing gesture nearly made the men present nosebleed. She truly was a famous classical beauty; even the simplest movement was so feminine!
“Then, I’ll gratefully accept.” Su Rui opened the box to look, then said: “For this calligraphy piece, I should treat you to a meal.”
Zhou Anke smiled: “I already have dinner appointments for the next couple of days. When I have time, I’ll call you.”
Rarely encountering someone who could appreciate the Liantang style, Zhou Anke was completely without guard. What Su Rui had said earlier in her office had largely stirred up her intense nostalgia for her hometown.
After Zhou Anke left, Cao Tianping approached with a mysterious look and said: “Hey, Su Rui, what kind of girl-catching skills do you have? Quickly teach me!”
“Catch your sister! This is my natural kingly aura radiating outward, unstoppable.” Su Rui looked at Cao Tianping’s belly with disgust and said: “If you want to pick up girls, first lose that belly. Which woman would like a fat guy?”
“Why don’t they like fat guys? Being chubby gives a sense of fleshiness,” Cao Tianping said, somewhat puzzled.
Su Rui rolled his eyes impatiently: “One look at your flabby appearance and they know you’re no good in bed.”
“I…” Su Rui’s words nearly choked Cao Tianping to death.
Just at this moment, Lin Aoxue walked out of her office with two research staff following behind her.
“Where is beautiful Aoxue going?” Su Rui asked Cao Tianping.
“Beautiful Aoxue is… pfft, the CEO is going to the laboratory. Although she’s the CEO, she’s also the director of the technology department.”
Hearing this, Su Rui immediately stood up and quickly followed behind Lin Aoxue.
Cao Tianping secretly gave a thumbs up. The life of an awesome person needs no explanation. He had just made Zhou Anke bring him gifts, and now he was eagerly following the CEO. This was truly the highest realm of picking up girls!
“Why are you following me?” Lin Aoxue knew Su Rui was behind her without turning her head.
“I also want to see what Bikang Group’s laboratory looks like,” Su Rui said shamelessly. “Besides, this world is so dangerous. I need to protect you wherever you go, understand?”
Su Rui’s voice wasn’t quiet, and half the marketing department heard it. Everyone covered their mouths and coughed. This guy’s shamelessness had reached a certain level that ordinary people couldn’t match!
Lin Aoxue didn’t refuse again. She went to the changing room, put on a white full-body protective suit, and entered the laboratory without saying a word to Su Rui.
Su Rui also wanted to follow, but was stopped by two researchers: “This is a sterile, dust-free laboratory. You can’t enter without thorough disinfection.”
Su Rui scratched his head: “Fine, Lin Aoxue girl, you win.”
In fact, Lin Aoxue was standing just behind the laboratory door and hadn’t gone far. Hearing Su Rui’s muttering, her beautiful eyebrows raised slightly, and there seemed to be a glimmer in her cold eyes.
Su Rui returned to his seat reluctantly. After playing with his phone for a while, as if remembering something, he asked Cao Tianping: “Hey, Group Leader Cao, do you know any local gangsters with the character ‘Yang’ in their name?”
The first time he was followed, Su Rui had extracted the character “Yang” from the scarface’s mouth, but unfortunately, the other party was run over by a speeding car before finishing.
Thinking of that mysterious person’s superior driving skills, Su Rui couldn’t help but frown.
“Yang?” Cao Tianping wasn’t involved in the underworld, so he was also puzzled.
“Well, if you don’t know, I’ll go ask Lin Fuzhang.”
After saying this, Su Rui sauntered to Lin Fuzhang’s office.
Su Rui rarely had the habit of knocking, especially with people he was familiar with.
He pushed open Lin Fuzhang’s office door and saw the marketing director Xue Ruyun sitting inside reporting work. This woman was wearing a cherry-red small suit with crisp white pants. Even though nothing was revealed, it still displayed her good figure perfectly.
Seeing Su Rui enter, Lin Fuzhang smiled broadly, stood up, and said: “Su Rui is here, please sit, please sit.”
Xue Ruyun was somewhat surprised. Although her astute mind had already guessed that Su Rui’s identity was not simple, having followed Lin Fuzhang for so long, she had rarely seen him stand up to welcome someone.
“I don’t have anything special, just wanted to ask Brother Lin about someone.” Su Rui sat down with his legs crossed.
Hearing the words “Brother Lin,” Xue Ruyun maintained a calm exterior, but her heart was thoroughly shocked. This Su Rui looked only in his twenties, yet he could address the domestic pharmaceutical magnate Lin Fuzhang as his brother!
“Please speak.” When Lin Fuzhang said this, he glanced at Xue Ruyun, showing no intention of avoiding her, clearly this perfect mature beauty was very trusted by the chairman.
“Is there any underworld figure locally whose name contains the character ‘Yang’?” Su Rui’s brow slightly furrowed. “Not necessarily from the underworld, could also be someone from a major corporation or family.”
Lin Fuzhang asked with surprise: “Why is Brother Su asking about this?”
“I suspect this person is behind the incidents the night before last and last night.”
Hearing Su Rui say this, Lin Fuzhang’s expression immediately became serious. This was also something he needed to investigate, after all, it had already threatened his and his daughter’s lives!
After pondering for a moment, Lin Fuzhang shook his head: “I really can’t think of who it might be.”
At this point, Xue Ruyun beside them raised her head and said, not too certainly: “Could it be Li Yang?”
“Li Yang?” Lin Fuzhang seemed to have a realization: “How did I not think of that, it’s probably him!”
“Who is this Li Yang?” Su Rui’s brow furrowed.
“The boss of Ninghai’s Qinglong Gang. His entire family is involved in organized crime. Many years ago, he inherited his father’s position and became the head of the Qinglong Gang. Over the years, he’s committed quite a few illegal acts, but the police either can’t find solid evidence or are constrained by the vast network of relationships behind him.”
“Moreover, this Li Yang has very good relationships with Ninghai’s upper echelons. After all, he’s been operating in this place for so many years, his roots run deep. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call him a local snake. He has many establishments under him, and his wealth is at least over a billion.”
Listening to Xue Ruyun recite like a family treasure, Su Rui raised his eyebrows and smiled: “It seems Director Xue is very familiar with underworld matters.”
Xue Ruyun smiled, her expression appearing very natural: “I’ve heard others mention some things.”
Lin Fuzhang fell silent. If this matter was truly Li Yang’s doing, then it would be quite troublesome.
Even a strong dragon can’t suppress a local snake, let alone Bikang being a legitimate enterprise. No matter how big they grew, it would be difficult to contend with the traditional local gang.
“I want detailed information on this Li Yang. Brother Lin, can you provide it to me within half a day?” Su Rui leaned forward, his expression solemn: “This matter is very important, I think you should understand.”
Lin Fuzhang tensed up and said: “Good, I’ll immediately start working on this, and will have Li Yang’s detailed information delivered to your desk before the end of the day.”
At this moment, Xue Ruyun interjected: “Chairman, I have a dinner engagement tonight. I wonder if I could borrow Su Rui?”
Hearing this, Su Rui rolled his eyes. What was this mature beauty up to? What did she mean by “borrow me”? I’m a man, not some female tool that can be borrowed at will!
“Well…”
Lin Fuzhang was in a dilemma. After witnessing Su Rui’s top-tier abilities, he had developed a kind of dependency on this young man. With him escorting Aoxue home, the journey would be much safer.
After all, his daughter’s personal safety was the top priority.
In fact, this was the psychology of going from luxury to frugality at work. If Su Rui had never appeared, Lin Fuzhang wouldn’t think this way.
“It’s like this.” Seeing Lin Fuzhang’s expression, Xue Ruyun knew he had misunderstood her intention: “We recently became a supplier for Su Ke Company. Tonight they’re hosting a dinner and have invited me. Chairman, as you know, Su Ke Company has the shadow of the Qinglong Gang behind it.”
Lin Fuzhang’s eyes lit up: “Good, Su Rui, will you accompany Ruyun tonight?”
