387: Mu Ruguang's Evil Plot

In just three days, the Huashi Hotel and Muxin Hotel once again revitalized their restaurants.

As guests realized they had misunderstood Su Yue, many rushed to top up annual cards at the hotels, boosting their revenue by more than just one level.

Yu Qing looked at the revenue figures on the computer, his face filled with ecstasy: "If we had this kind of revenue every day, I believe we could go public sooner or later."

Hearing Yu Qing's wild ambition to turn the Muxin Hotel into a listed company, Liu Long immediately teased, "Go public? Aren't you being a bit too fantastical?"

Up 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? It's so lively?"

When the two heard Su Yue's voice, they immediately stood up from their desks: "We were just discussing the company going public. I was laughing at how overconfident he is."

Su Yue looked at Yu Qing's ambition, couldn't help but size him up, and burst into laughter: "Why wouldn't we have the ability to go public? I'll be the first one to do it, as long as you follow me and work hard."

As long as the Muxin Hotel had the capability to go public, Su Yue believed the shares in Yu Qing's hands would be useful.

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

Su Yue never came without a reason; 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 down in front of the computer, printed out all the purchase orders in one go, and placed them before 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 contents of the purchase orders and nodded in satisfaction: "Don't mess around. Ingredients are the top priority."

Especially since they had already been thoroughly investigated once, no one knew if someone might frame them next.

Liu Long saw Su Yue fixated on this matter and patted his chest: "Put your mind 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 manager of the Muxin Hotel, Su Yue had to let them see the contents.

When Liu Long saw that Su Yue intended to collaborate with them, his face was full of shock: "We're cooperating with them? Isn't that... a bit too hasty?"

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

Knowing a person's face doesn't mean knowing their heart; no one could tell what Mu Ruguang's true intentions were.

Hearing that the two of them were unwilling to trust Mu Ruguang, Su Yue repeatedly shook his head: "In the face of money, I don't think anyone should have prejudice."

It just so happened that they were weak in the catering sector, so why couldn't they collaborate with Mu Ruguang?

Having one more friend was much better than having one more enemy; he believed Mu Ruguang definitely wouldn't mess around.

After Su Yue's persuasion, they finally felt relieved and wrote their names on the contract.

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

Having mentally calculated the approximate time needed, Su Yue couldn't help but say to them, "I'll give you a maximum of three days."

As long as the franchised hotels developed their catering sector, he believed no other company could become their opponent.

Yu Qing and Liu Long exchanged glances and nodded slightly: "We'll start handling it immediately."

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

Since Su Yue took over the two hotels, he had never offered help to the 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 at all and shook his head: "General Manager Guo's side isn't important. Let's focus on building up the Muxin Hotel first."

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

Moreover, General Manager Guo's ability was stronger than Yu Qing's; he believed General Manager Guo could follow suit and take the hotel to a new level.

Having given them the instructions, Su Yue returned to Yuantu Investment alone.

Seeing Su Yue return to Yuantu Investment, Lan Zijun immediately came to his office, her face full of smiles: "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, problems were sure to arise in other departments of the company.

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

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

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

Otherwise, others would think that Yuantu Investment was using the name of investment to seize equity in other companies, causing many potential companies in need of venture capital to hesitate to approach them.

Su Yue understood how much impact online opinions had on them and pondered for a while: "I will carefully consider the company's public image during this period and strive to get it back on track."

Without the competition from the two companies, Yuantu Investment had always been a simple investment company.

Ever since they indirectly took over the shares of the two companies, many self-media outlets online had appeared, analyzing their methods and intentions.

Although their criticisms seemed like twisted logic, when read carefully, it made people feel that Su Yue had indeed used these methods to swallow up others' shares.

As Lan Zijun left the office, Su Yue felt that the one who tied the knot must untie it; only by building up the two hotels could he make outsiders believe that Su Yue had not indirectly taken the shares at all.

Moreover, many media outlets might provide a positive perspective for Su Yue, making the uninformed public believe that Su Yue was simply trying to save the two hotels.

Just at this moment, a sound came from the landline phone on the desk.

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

The call was from the doorman downstairs. Someone had come specifically to see Su Yue for a discussion.

Hearing Su Yue's question, the doorman instinctively glanced at the man in front of him: "You can talk to him yourself."

Mu Ruguang picked up the phone with an awkward smile: "General Manager Su, I am Mu Ruguang. There's something I need to discuss in detail."

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

Having just reached a cooperative relationship, Su Yue had no reason to ignore Mu Ruguang and immediately asked the doorman to bring him up.

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

Su Yue nodded slightly: "Didn't we already sign the contract? I wonder what brings you here this time..."

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

Strictly speaking, if Mu Ruguang wanted to discuss cooperation, he should have gone to 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 a bit difficult for him to lower himself and approach his former employees.

Su Yue saw that Mu Ruguang was being straightforward and laughed heartily: "Alright, whatever you want to discuss, talking to me is the same. Let me hear it."

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

As the saying goes, one should not be without guard against others. Su Yue felt that Mu Ruguang's purpose for coming here was not simple.

Su Yue then called Yu Qing right in front of him, wanting him to listen to their conversation.

In just a few minutes, Yu Qing answered the phone, his face full of surprise: "General Manager Su, do you need us for something?"

Su Yue didn't give them much time, instinctively glancing at the clock on the wall: "Get our reporters here tomorrow at 9 AM. We'll hold a signing ceremony."

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

With both parties signing the contract in front of the reporters, he believed neither side would have the ability to regret it.

This was a guarantee for both sides, and he believed it was impossible for Mu Ruguang not to accept.

In just one minute, Mu Ruguang nodded stiffly: "The list stays with you. We'll meet tomorrow at 9 AM."

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

Just as he left, Lan Zijun walked in from the doorway, her face full of surprise: "How are you with him? What's going on?"

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

Su Yue explained their collaboration and took a deep breath: "I keep feeling that something is off with Mu Ruguang. I have to set up some obstacles for him."

At this point, Su Yue asked Lan Zijun for leave, as he needed to go to the two hotels tomorrow.

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

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

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

Su Yue casually tossed his car keys to one of the security personnel: "Please help me park the car properly and leave 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 next to the desk with a flustered face, as if she had just been doing something unspeakable.

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

Hearing his question, the Secretary pointed to the document 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 there was something wrong with the Secretary, but he didn't expose her little scheme. He waved his hand: "From now on, unless they order you, you'd better not 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, their faces were full of shock: "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 have no memory at all. The Secretary was just looking for something in your office."

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

When he found that the documents inside were not missing, he finally sat down on the sofa with satisfaction: "She must have changed her ways, right?"

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

The reporter conference at 9 AM tomorrow 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 reporter conference, he subconsciously glanced towards Liu Long: "General Manager Liu is in charge of this matter. He found all the reporters."

By proactively holding the reporter conference, most of the reporters inside would be familiar to them, and the questions asked would definitely not make them look bad.

Since the reporters were already booked, Su Yue asked them to arrange a room for him, and he quietly lay down inside.

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, Su Yue might very well be taken down by them in one go.

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

At this time, Liu Long was resting. He saw Su Yue calling him and immediately answered.

Soon, Liu Long came to Su Yue's room, his face full of surprise: "General Manager Su, is there something you need me for at this hour?"

Su Yue pondered for a moment and spoke with a serious face: "Have you been with Yu Qing constantly lately? Is there anything unusual about him?"

Liu Long had thought Su Yue was going to ask about the reporters, but no one expected Su Yue to be suspicious of 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 the little things about Yu Qing and couldn't help but say, "Yu Qing has indeed been a bit strange these past few days. Before, he was constantly strategizing for the Muxin Hotel, but these past few days he's been a bit down."

A person's state wouldn't change inexplicably without reason; there must be various underlying causes. However, they didn't have time to investigate thoroughly and could only take things one step at a time.