178: Chapter 178 Plotting Treachery

This teaching building has two staircases. One is on the inside, and one is on the outside.

Students usually take the outside staircase when going to or leaving class because it is closer to the main entrance of the building.

Therefore, hardly anyone ever passes through the inner stairwell.

Xu Dongqing pushed open the door to the stairwell and went in, with Lin Yi following closely behind.

"Speak, what's the matter?"

Lin Yi knew that Xu Dongqing wouldn't come looking for him without a reason. She must have encountered some trouble.

Xu Dongqing then told Lin Yi about the things she had encountered over the past two days.

"Lin Yi, actually, I feel that there are indeed some students among us who are quite capable."

"So I wanted to ask for your opinion. What do you think..."

After listening to Xu Dongqing, Lin Yi nodded.

"You can arrange it however you see fit. Now that Zuimeng Group has been handed over to you, you can make your own decisions regarding how to employ people and whom to use."

"I trust your judgment."

Xu Dongqing nodded gratefully. Lin Yi's trust was the greatest encouragement for her.

Lin Yi paused and continued.

"Qingqing, actually, you shouldn't limit yourself to just Zuimeng Island. I feel that Zuimeng Group has the opportunity to reach an even higher level."

"Besides Zuimeng Island, you can also develop other industries. I want Zuimeng Group to become the premier tourism group in China."

"Look, there are many chain theme parks globally, but there are no chain theme tourism scenic spots."

"I think you can make this the future direction for Zuimeng Group."

Lin Yi felt that Xu Dongqing was still too hesitant, needing to consult him even for small matters like hiring staff. This wouldn't do!

Lin Yi was counting on Xu Dongqing to become an independent businesswoman, boldly expanding the scale of the enterprise every day. Only then could he continuously pour money into her and farm cashback.

Xu Dongqing was also taken aback when she heard Lin Yi's proposal. Zuimeng Island alone had already cost a lot of money.

Moreover, Zuimeng Island had just officially opened, and the initial investment hadn't even been recouped yet. Lin Yi actually wanted to continue expanding the industries under Zuimeng Group.

"L-Lin Yi... Are we really going to take such a risk..."

In Xu Dongqing's view, sticking to Zuimeng Group's current industries and working diligently would at least guarantee a life of luxury.

If they really followed Lin Yi's suggestion, one wrong step could very well cause everything to go down the drain.

Lin Yi, however, waved his hand dismissively. "Don't worry, I'm here. Go ahead and do it. You don't need to worry about funding."

Although Lin Yi was no longer the chairman of Zuimeng Group, the senior management of the group all knew that the financial backer behind the group was still Lin Yi himself.

Seeing Lin Yi say this, Xu Dongqing had no choice but to agree.

"Qingqing, I believe in your ability. I handed Zuimeng Group over to you because I wanted you to have a platform to showcase your talents. You need to believe in yourself, too."

"Don't be timid. I'll be waiting for you to share the joy of success with me!"

Lin Yi casually started painting a grand vision again. These words were like a shot of adrenaline, giving Xu Dongqing confidence. At the same time, she felt even more touched.

"Okay, don't worry, I won't let you down!" Xu Dongqing leaned gently into Lin Yi's embrace, her voice as soft as silk.

Just then, Xu Ziyang shoved the door open and barged in.

Hearing someone enter, Lin Yi and Xu Dongqing hurriedly separated, stood up straight, and pretended that nothing had just happened.

Seeing Lin Yi's guilty appearance, Xu Ziyang was instantly furious.

"Lin Yi! I told you to stay away from my sister! Take a look at yourself and see what you are! Do you even deserve to be near my sister? Let me tell you, if you ever..."

"Slap!" A crisp sound rang out. Before Xu Ziyang could finish his sentence, Xu Dongqing slapped him across the face.

Xu Ziyang clutched his face, looking at his sister Xu Dongqing in disbelief.

"Sister... you hit me? You... you hit your own brother for an outsider like this?"

Although Xu Dongqing had often disciplined Xu Ziyang growing up, whenever Xu Ziyang had a conflict with others, she would always prioritize protecting her brother.

But he never expected that today, after he had only cursed at Lin Yi a couple of times, Xu Dongqing would slap him without even asking a question.

Xu Ziyang took the slap squarely and was stunned.

"Sister, what kind of love potion has Lin Yi given you that you're siding with him like this! Is it because he has some dirt on you? Yes, that must be it!"

"Sister, we don't have to be afraid of him! If there's something going on, just tell me. If it really comes to it, we can go to the teacher..."

Just as Xu Ziyang was rambling on, Xu Dongqing could no longer tolerate it and interrupted him once again.

"Enough! Go back to your dorm. Lin Yi and I have things to discuss."

Seeing that his sister Xu Dongqing was still so delusional, Xu Ziyang stomped his feet in anger.

"Sister, can't you tell that this brat likes you? You're a school beauty, and now you even hold a management position at Zuimeng Group."

"Lin Yi must have set his sights on this, which is why he's trying every way possible to get close to you!"

"Sister, with your conditions, you could totally find a rich second-generation heir; you can't just let Lin Yi get you for free! He's just a poor student, he has nothing."

"And he's not even honest; he has so many girls around him. Just now in class, Jiang Xiaowan from our class was even flirting with him!"

Hearing this, Xu Dongqing frowned slightly and looked at Lin Yi with a hint of jealousy.

Lin Yi awkwardly scratched the back of his head. "Don't listen to his nonsense; that was just normal eye contact, there was absolutely no flirting!"

Lin Yi's words weren't false. Jiang Xiaowan had already been won over by him, and their relationship was extraordinary. There was no need for them to flirt in public.

After listening to Lin Yi's explanation, Xu Dongqing glared at him coquettishly. "Then in the future, pay attention in class and look around less."

Lin Yi gave a sheepish smile. "Okay, I will definitely focus in class from now on!"

Seeing the two of them laughing and chatting, Xu Ziyang became even more anxious.

"Sister, you have so many suitors around you, and you haven't agreed to any of them. How can you not see that Lin Yi has ulterior motives toward you! It's obvious he's hitting on you right now..."

Hearing this, Lin Yi chuckled inwardly. Ulterior motives? No need to plot; he had already acted on them! And that time, it was even Xu Dongqing who took the initiative.

Thinking of this, Lin Yi always felt like he had been at a slight disadvantage. No, next time he must take the initiative to make up for the loss from last time.

Xu Dongqing glanced at Lin Yi and smiled as well. She helplessly explained to Xu Ziyang, "Yangyang, I was the one who pursued Lin Yi first..."