334: Friendship

Su Yue and Yang Zi didn't interact much in middle school, but their meeting now was a situation they couldn't have imagined back then.

"Since the interview is at my place today, why don't I treat you? Stay for lunch," Su Yue said politely. After all, things had come to this point, and not inviting her would be impolite.

But Yang Zi didn't think so. "I'm really sorry, old classmate. Our work schedule is too tight. We still have interviews and writing to do afterward. It's not that I mean to refuse."

Yang Zi spoke very clearly, not intentionally trying to make Su Yue lose face.

Su Yue also understood.

"In that case, there's really no other way. We'll just have to arrange it for next time," Su Yue said with some regret.

The initial work regarding the interview was completed. The next steps required Su Yue's staff to liaise with the interviewer.

Su Yue's workload was significantly reduced.

At the e-commerce giant, due to Wang Ji's arrival recently, the Stock Market soared again and again, resulting in a booming Stock Market situation.

It also brought a significant rise to the finance and e-commerce industries, leading to a leap forward for the industry this time.

Clearly, the decision Su Yue made was correct.

However, such a long-term booming situation cannot last forever. The development of things is always in a cyclical balance phase, so Su Yue also had his own plans for what came next.

This situation wouldn't last long; he needed to keep some backup plans to maintain it.

He shifted his attention to Wang Ji. Everything started because of him, so the end should also be marked by him.

He should repay the mistakes he made before.

Wang Ji had already trained their company's newcomers. After a period of development, these newcomers could now stand on their own.

They also had a large number of fans and could start live streaming sales.

This was Su Yue's goal, and what he was doing now had succeeded.

Now it was time to deal with Wang Ji.

First, he would slowly strip away the power in his hands. Because the amount set in the original gambling agreement was high, he had not yet completed the task up to this point.

In other words, not a single cent of the current profits could reach his hands.

Following that, he would take measures through public opinion, publishing negative information about him online. These were the pieces of evidence Su Yue kept for himself, also revealing his unsavory side to everyone.

Overall, dealing with this matter was quite simple for him.

Whether a person is a talent or a good-for-nothing is all in their thoughts, it just depends on how Su Yue himself thinks. This would make people feel the fear of having power.

Su Yue gave a slight hint to his employees, and they understood that what Su Yue was about to do would be a huge blow, even devastating, to Wang Ji.

But they did as told.

Public opinion developed quickly. For a time, the internet was filled with negative news about Wang Ji. Moreover, he had no evidence to prove his innocence; these were things he had actually done.

Regarding how Wang Ji used his power to threaten subordinates, harass employees, and harass passersby during his period of wandering.

There was reliable evidence for all of this.

Although Su Yue using such methods might cause the Stock Market of Yuantu Investment to drop and harm their profits, this was only temporary for them. After all, they had also trained newcomers who could provide a continuous source of momentum for the company.

To them, Wang Ji was a ticking time bomb; they didn't know when he would explode, and the resulting losses would be incalculable.

Su Yue knew how the situation would develop; everything was within his control.

Wang Ji quickly fell.

Of all the bad things he had done, the one unforgivable thing was harming the people around Su Yue.

All of Wang Ji's value had been squeezed out.

Su Yue was in his office looking at the reports from this period. He could see that the situation's development was within his control. Although Wang Ji had fallen, the newcomers he had trained also brought him higher profits than before.

He hadn't expected that doing this would lead to even greater success.

At this moment, Su Yue received a message from Li Cong on his phone.

"Su Yue, I didn't expect your methods to be like this, actually targeting him. I am truly impressed by you."

Su Yue and Li Cong had already fallen out, so speaking their minds directly now made no difference to either of them.

This, instead, accelerated the communication progress between the two sides, allowing them to understand each other's thoughts.

Su Yue quickly replied: Thank you also for training such an excellent person before, who can still contribute to the subsequent development of our company.

Su Yue was not modest at all, directly implying that Li Cong also had a part in the success behind this matter.

He didn't know what Li Cong's mood was like now, but Su Yue felt very comfortable and refreshed.

Su Yue had now opened up another channel for the company's development, allowing it to develop in multiple directions, gathering resources and strength from all sides, which would give it a greater advantage in future development.

It probably wouldn't be long before Su Yue had endless wealth. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little happy.

Thinking back to a while ago when his life was still a bit tight, compared to his current living situation, it was like heaven and earth.

Yang Zi's side was also very fast. The magazine featuring Su Yue's interview was quickly launched, and the video of his personal interview was also pushed to the top of the trending searches due to Wang Ji's matter.

Everyone started to feel very curious about Su Yue and wanted to know his legendary story and how he sniffed out business opportunities in such a short time.

For a time, the internet was very excited, and various media outlets were reporting on Su Yue.

"I didn't expect Su Yue to have such insights into financial development. It's truly admirable."

"I want to study this major when I go to university in the future. It's simply amazing."

"But I have to say, Su Yue is really handsome! I didn't expect him to not only have good looks but also be so strong in his own capabilities."

Information like this flooded the internet.

Unexpectedly, that small group chat on Su Yue's phone became active again. This small group was started by him with the staff he was closer to when he first started working.

Their relationship did not become distant because of Su Yue's promotion; instead, everyone's relationship became more harmonious.

Everyone knew what kind of person Su Yue was, so they wouldn't think of him with malicious thoughts.

This small group chat started to become active, and everyone posted comments from the internet praising Su Yue.

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For a time, the group chat was incredibly excited. Su Yue also felt a little shy seeing these comments. The netizens' remarks were really too extreme, and he found himself unable to accept them in this regard.

Li Haoyang: Everyone, quickly look at this comment! Someone actually said they want to have a monkey with Su Yue. It's too funny.

Yang Qingmei: Su Yue is our celebrity on the internet! We'll have to rely on him in the future.

Li Haoyang: Then I'll have to cling tightly to his leg from now on and not let go at all.

The group chat was very lively. Everyone was happy because Su Yue became famous.

Su Yue: You guys should quiet down quickly. I feel like I can't take it anymore.

Li Haoyang: You can't do that. You need to get used to it more. Being a celebrity requires this.

Su Yue: Please stop talking.

Little did they know, there was another person silently lurking in this small group chat. Lan Zijun saw everything that was said in it.

After all, she also wanted to know how they shipped her and Su Yue as a couple. Although she was their Boss, she didn't feel offended by this at all; instead, she wanted to know what they were thinking in their hearts.

Su Yue didn't plan to pay attention to the online comments. If there was negative news, their public relations department behind them would handle it, so he was quite relieved.

After all, Yuantu Investment was also a leader in the industry.

Su Yue now wanted to organize and report this matter to Lan Zijun, also as a summary of his work during this period.

"Beep beep beep."

"Please come in," Lan Zijun cleared her throat. She had a feeling that she was caught peeking at the small group chat, and her expression was a bit unnatural.

Su Yue also noticed.

"Lan Ziju, are you not feeling well? Do you want to go to the hospital for a check-up?" Su Yue was concerned about Lan Zijun's health, as her own workload was also significant.

Lan Zijun's face turned a little red. She felt that she shouldn't have looked at their chat like that just now, but she wouldn't admit to it.

"It's nothing, I just feel the temperature in the room is a bit high. What brings you here today?" Lan Zijun tried her best to appear more serious.

Su Yue placed the documents in his hand on the desk in front of Lan Zijun.

"I'm here to report on my work during this period."

Lan Zijun quickly pulled herself out of the uncomfortable feeling she had just had and looked through the documents on her desk.

"Your work attitude during this period has been very good, and you have also brought significant profits to the company. Everyone can see this."

Lan Zijun couldn't help but praise Su Yue. After all, the company also wanted to retain this talent.

"These are all things I should do. After all, I also need to bring value to the company."

"You've done well enough. In a while, I will discuss it with the company's higher-ups, and you will be promoted."

When Lan Zijun said this, Su Yue was very shocked. Because he had also been indirectly promoted a while ago, getting his own office, he hadn't expected to be promoted again in such a short time.

Although all of this exceeded his imagination.

Lan Zijun knew what Su Yue was thinking. "Su Yue, you deserve all of this, and we have also achieved a win-win situation. Why wouldn't we be happy about it?"

"Thank you, President Lan."

"It's nothing. I will discuss these materials with you after I have reviewed them."

"Alright, then I'll go take care of some other matters."

Lan Zijun nodded, flipping through and checking the information on the documents with her fingers.

All the success Su Yue achieved was based on his own strength. Although his promotion was somewhat fast and might cause others to be jealous, his ability was beyond doubt to everyone.

Su Yue hadn't expected that going into the office this time would result in a promotion. It seemed he was one step closer to his goal of building a small private fund.

The company also assigned Su Yue a male assistant, Liu Su, responsible for liaising on matters related to Su Yue's life and work.

Although Liu Su was a newcomer, his work ability was obvious to everyone, and he was capable of handling this job. Su Yue also acknowledged this.

Liu Su wore black-rimmed glasses. His height just reached Su Yue's shoulder, making him seem a bit short compared to Su Yue's tall stature. However, he was very quick-witted and could explain things quickly, which was one of his strengths.

"General Manager Su, the reporter Yang Zi from the last interview would like to invite you to dinner. The time for the meal can be decided by you."

Su Yue raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected Yang Zi not to use the contact information she had but instead adopted a formal, official approach.

Thinking back to when he invited her to stay for lunch at his place, she refused. Now, on the contrary, she was inviting him to dinner.

The positions between the two sides had been reversed, and the right to choose was also handed over to Su Yue. This made Yang Zi appear a bit more passive.

It seemed she had something to ask of him this time.

"I understand. I will follow up with her about this later. You can go out first."

Liu Su acted swiftly, walked out of the office, and closed the door on his way out.

Su Yue chuckled self-deprecatingly. It was probably because his reputation on the internet had improved now. As media professionals, they had quite sensitive noses and must want to capitalize on his value.

Su Yue also understood Yang Zi doing this, but contacting him so quickly seemed a bit too impatient, completely opposite to how she was before.

He hadn't expected that years of classmate friendship couldn't outweigh the relationship of mutual interest.

Su Yue's mind instantly cleared up.

When Su Yue checked her information on the panel in his hand, he was truly surprised. He hadn't expected her life to be so rich.

[Yang Zi, Female, 27 years old, works at Mog Magazine, serving as Editor-in-chief.]

[Received multiple honors during university.]

[Yang Zi's parents passed away when she was 17. She earned her way through school step by step with her own hands.]

[Strong-willed and unwilling to yield.]

They hadn't been in touch for not much less than ten years. He hadn't expected so many things to have happened in Yang Zi's life, even shouldering heavy burdens when she was close to becoming an adult.

Su Yue was very surprised to learn about this. Perhaps her character was cultivated during that period.

His slight prejudice against her from before also disappeared. Compared to life and death, these were minor matters.

Su Yue decided to accept Yang Zi's invitation to see what kind of matter prompted her to invite him to dinner.

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