383: Mu Ruguang's Evil Plot

In just three days, the Huashi Hotel and Muxin Hotel once again brought their restaurants back to life.

Since guests realized they had misunderstood Su Yue, many recharged their annual cards at the hotels, boosting their revenue by more than one level.

Looking at the revenue on the computer, Yu Qing was ecstatic: "If we have this kind of revenue every day, I believe we'll be able to go public sooner or later."

Liu Long heard Yu Qing's ambitious plan to make Muxin Hotel a listed company and immediately teased, "Go public? You're dreaming."

Until now, he had never heard of a small hotel having the potential to go public.

Just as the two were chatting, Su Yue walked in from the doorway and stood before them: "What are you two talking about? So lively?"

When the two heard Su Yue's voice, they immediately stood up from the desk: "We were just talking about the company going public. I was laughing at him overestimating his abilities."

Su Yue looked at Yu Qing's ambition, couldn't help but size him up, and laughed: "Why don't we have the ability to go public? I'm determined to be the first, as long as you follow me and work hard."

If Muxin Hotel had the ability to go public, Su Yue believed that the shares in Yu Qing's hands would be valuable.

After the teasing, Liu Long led Su Yue to the sofa: "General Manager Su, may I ask what brings you here this time?"

Su Yue always came only when necessary. Since he was here, there must be something he needed to explain.

Su Yue pointed towards the computer: "Let me see your purchase orders. Make sure there are no problems."

Yu Qing quickly sat in front of the computer, printed out all the purchase orders in one go, and placed them in front of Su Yue.

On them were not only the names signed by both parties but also the official seals of both companies.

Su Yue carefully read the content of the purchase orders and nodded with satisfaction: "Don't mess around. Ingredients are the top priority."

Especially since they had already been thoroughly investigated once, no one knew if someone would try to frame them again.

Liu Long watched Su Yue focusing on this matter and patted his chest: "Put your heart at ease, there won't be any problems."

In just a few minutes, Su Yue placed a contract on the table: "This is our contract with Mu Ruguang. Take a look."

As the current managers of Muxin Hotel, Su Yue had to let them see the content.

When Liu Long saw that Su Yue intended to cooperate with them, he was shocked: "We're cooperating with them? Won't it be... too hasty?"

"Yeah, President Mu used to see us as a thorn in his side. If he tampers with things, I think... we'll be in trouble."

Knowing someone's face but not their heart, no one could tell what Mu Ruguang's true intentions were.

Su Yue listened to them unwilling to trust Mu Ruguang and shook his head repeatedly: "In front of money, I think no one should have prejudice."

It just so happens that they are weak in the catering sector, so why shouldn't they cooperate with Mu Ruguang?

Having one more friend is much better than having one more enemy, and he believed Mu Ruguang would not mess around.

After Su Yue's persuasion, they finally felt at ease and signed their names on the contract.

Since the branch hotels needed to be notified individually, Su Yue knew it would take them roughly a few days.

After calculating the approximate time needed, Su Yue couldn't help but say to them: "I'll give you three days at most."

As long as the franchised hotels build up their catering section, he believed no company could be their opponent.

Yu Qing and Liu Long exchanged glances and nodded slightly: "We'll start working on it right away."

Afterwards, Liu Long secretly came up to Su Yue: "General Manager Su, Muxin Hotel has support, but what about Huashi Hotel?"

Since Su Yue took over the two hotels, he had never given any help to Huashi Hotel, and no one knew if General Manager Guo might have rebellious thoughts.

However, Su Yue didn't take General Manager Guo's matter to heart, shaking his head: "General Manager Guo's side isn't important. Let's build up Muxin Hotel first."

Strictly speaking, Muxin Hotel was the hotel Su Yue cared about most; Huashi Hotel was just taken over along the way.

Moreover, General Manager Guo was more capable than Yu Qing, and he believed he could follow suit and lead the hotel to a new height.

Having given them the instructions, Su Yue returned to Far View (Yuantu) Investment alone.

Lan Zijun saw Su Yue return to Far View (Yuantu) Investment and immediately came to his office, smiling: "You're not planning to give me a holiday, are you?"

He didn't know when it started, but whenever Lan Zijun took a holiday, there were definitely problems in other departments of the company.

When Lan Zijun heard Su Yue say this, she laughed and shook her head: "You stay here and rest well during this time. I wouldn't dare give you a holiday anymore."

Su Yue saw that Lan Zijun had no intention of giving him a holiday, readily agreed, and returned to his office.

Although the two hotels were investment projects of Far View (Yuantu) Investment, they didn't need to interfere too much.

Otherwise, others might think that Far View (Yuantu) Investment was using the name of investment to swallow the equity of other companies, making many potential companies in need of venture capital afraid to approach them.

Su Yue understood the impact of online public opinion on them and pondered: "I will carefully consider the company's reputation during this time and strive to get it back on track."

Without the competition between the two companies, Far View (Yuantu) Investment had always been a simple investment company.

Since they indirectly acquired shares in the two companies, many self-media outlets appeared online analyzing their actions and intentions.

Although their criticisms were based on distorted logic, when read carefully, they made people feel that Su Yue had indeed used these methods to swallow others' shares.

As Lan Zijun left the office, Su Yue felt that only by solving the problem at its source, by making the two hotels successful, could outsiders feel that Su Yue had not indirectly taken the shares.

Moreover, many media outlets might present Su Yue's perspective, making the uninformed public believe that Su Yue was simply trying to save the two hotels.

Just then, the landline on the desk rang.

Su Yue glanced at the landline on the desk, picked up the phone, and put it to his ear: "Who's looking for me?"

The call was from the doorman downstairs; someone had come specifically to see Su Yue about something.

The doorman heard Su Yue's question and couldn't help but glance at the man in front of him: "You tell him yourself."

Mu Ruguang took the phone with a sheepish smile: "General Manager Su, I'm Mu Ruguang. I have something I need to discuss in detail."

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Su Yue originally thought it was a business call, but who knew that Mu Ruguang had come in person?

Having just established a cooperative relationship, Su Yue had no reason not to entertain Mu Ruguang and immediately asked the doorman to bring him up.

In just a few minutes, Mu Ruguang was sitting on the sofa in the office, with a smile on his face: "General Manager Su."

Su Yue nodded slightly: "Haven't we already signed the contract? May I ask why you've come in person this time..."

The contract should have been signed by the two hotels and had nothing to do with Far View (Yuantu) Investment.

Strictly speaking, if Mu Ruguang wanted to discuss cooperation, he should look for Liu Long and Yu Qing.

Perhaps because Mu Ruguang saw what Su Yue was thinking, he quickly said: "General Manager Su, I don't want to talk to them."

Because Yu Qing and Liu Long were once his subordinates, it was somewhat difficult for him to lower his stance and approach his former employees.

Su Yue saw that Mu Ruguang was being straightforward and laughed: "Alright, whatever you want to discuss, finding me is the same. I'll listen."

Mu Ruguang took out a list and placed it on the table: "I've already divided the chefs into teams. Once you arrange the time, I'll have them set off."

As the saying goes, one should always be wary of others. Su Yue felt that Mu Ruguang's purpose for coming here was not simple.

Su Yue dialed Yu Qing's number in front of him, wanting him to hear the conversation between the two.

In just a few minutes, Yu Qing answered the phone, looking surprised: "General Manager Su, is there something you need from us?"

Su Yue didn't give them much time, subconsciously glancing at the clock on the wall: "Bring our reporters here at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. We'll hold a signing ceremony."

Then, Su Yue hung up the phone and looked at Mu Ruguang: "I hope President Mu can be at Muxin Hotel on time tomorrow morning."

With both parties signing the contract in front of reporters, he believed neither side would be able to back out.

This was a guarantee for both parties, and he believed Mu Ruguang would not refuse.

In just one minute, Mu Ruguang nodded stiffly: "The list will stay with you. We'll meet at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Afterwards, Mu Ruguang was escorted out of the office by security personnel.

Just as he left, Lan Zijun walked in from the doorway, looking surprised: "How are you with him? What's going on?"

Others might not recognize Mu Ruguang, but Lan Zijun recognized his identity at a glance.

Su Yue explained their cooperation, taking a deep breath: "I always feel that something is not quite right with Mu Ruguang. I must set up some obstacles for him."

Speaking of this, Su Yue asked Lan Zijun for leave, needing to go to the two hotels tomorrow.

Lan Zijun knew that Su Yue had been busy outside during this time and readily agreed: "If you plan to go to the two hotels, just go directly. You don't need to ask for leave for this."

In just half a day, Su Yue drove his car to the front of Muxin Hotel.

The people at Muxin Hotel were very familiar with Su Yue's car, and someone immediately came to his car and personally opened the door for him.

Su Yue casually tossed the car keys to one of the security personnel: "Could you please help me park the car? Put it in the front later."

The security personnel were eager to park for Su Yue, as this was their only interaction with him.

Soon, Su Yue arrived at the office and found only the Secretary inside.

As soon as Su Yue entered, the Secretary stood by the desk in a panic, as if she had just been doing something unspeakable.

Su Yue looked at the Secretary: "What are you doing here? Neither of them is here."

The Secretary heard his question and pointed to the documents on the desk: "General Manager Liu asked me to bring a document here. I was just about to leave."

Su Yue had already seen that something was wrong with the Secretary, but he didn't expose her little scheme, waving his hand: "In the future, unless they order you to, it's best not to be here alone, to avoid misunderstandings."

The Secretary readily agreed and left in a hurry, afraid that Su Yue would keep her there.

After about half an hour, familiar voices came from the office doorway.

When the two opened the door and saw Su Yue sitting there alone, they were shocked: "General Manager Su? Why are you back again?"

Su Yue looked at their smiling faces and couldn't help but remind Yu Qing: "It seems you haven't learned your lesson at all. The Secretary was just looking for something in your office."

With just one sentence, Yu Qing seemed to remember something and quickly went to the drawer, carefully checking the documents inside.

When he found that the documents were not missing, he finally sat on the sofa with satisfaction: "She should have turned over a new leaf."

Su Yue didn't dwell on the Secretary's matter with Yu Qing but asked about the reporters.

The press conference at nine o'clock tomorrow morning could not be delayed, otherwise their progress would be postponed indefinitely, which would be fatal for Su Yue.

When Yu Qing heard Su Yue mention the press conference, he subconsciously looked at Liu Long: "Liu Long is in charge of this matter. He found all the reporters."

Since they initiated the press conference, most of the reporters inside were familiar to them, and the questions asked would definitely not embarrass them.

Since the reporters had already been booked, Su Yue asked them to arrange a room for him, and he lay quietly in the room.

Su Yue had already suspected that Mu Ruguang had his own agenda, and now seeing the Secretary looking for something in the office with his own eyes made Su Yue feel that their conspiracy was getting closer.

If he didn't have a way to deal with it, it was very possible that Su Yue would be taken down by them in one go.

In just half an hour, Su Yue couldn't help but sit up straight and call Liu Long.

At this time, Liu Long was resting. Seeing Su Yue calling him, he immediately answered.

Soon, Liu Long came to Su Yue's room, looking surprised: "General Manager Su, is there something you need from me so late?"

Su Yue thought for a moment and said seriously: "Have you been with Yu Qing constantly recently? Is he acting abnormally?"

Liu Long originally thought Su Yue was going to ask about the reporters, but who knew Su Yue was actually suspecting Yu Qing?

If it weren't for Su Yue's reminder, Liu Long wouldn't have thought there was anything wrong with Yu Qing.

Now, Liu Long recalled Yu Qing's recent actions and couldn't help but say: "Yu Qing has indeed been a bit strange these past few days. He used to constantly plan and strategize for Muxin Hotel, but these past few days he's been a bit down."

There was no reason for a person's state to change inexplicably; there must be various reasons behind it, but they didn't have time to investigate thoroughly and could only take things one step at a time.

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