Chapter 577: What a beauty!

On one side, Zheng Qian was struggling with how to make a choice.

On the other side, in her office, Jin Lu welcomed two unexpected guests.

"Hello, President Jin. Having been in Shanghu for so long, it is my fault as a host that I haven't properly treated you to a meal. I had long heard that, like President Ran, you are breathtakingly beautiful, and it is truly well-deserved."

"In fact, I feel that you are even more beautiful than Ran Xiang."

The young man sitting in front of Jin Lu could be described as a man of talent and good looks.

Although he wore tortoise-shell glasses that didn't quite suit his age, they sat on the bridge of his nose without detracting from his looks in the slightest. His attractiveness wasn't the type found in young idols; rather, he resembled a refined businessman seasoned by many battles, with a very gentle way of speaking.

Behind his polite choice of words lay the unique aggressiveness of a young man.

But he kept it well hidden.

His compliments were not overly explicit.

Wearing a well-tailored suit, there were actually two details that could reveal whether the garment was expensive. The first was looking at his wrists. If the sleeves reached exactly to the wrist, it was highly likely to be high-end custom-made.

Another point was that when he sat there, he hadn't unbuttoned his suit, and it was a double-breasted one at that.

Many people feel that if you sit down without unbuttoning, it is very easy to cause wrinkles.

Actually, for a suit with excellent wool texture, this problem won't occur. Even if you drive while buttoned up and wearing a seatbelt, as long as you brush it off slightly after getting out, no marks will be left behind.

Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as a very standard "suit etiquette" in this world; whatever is comfortable is the way to go.

Shang Yanxiong felt comfortable sitting like this, so he sat that way.

However, having said that, when one's temperament is cultivated to his level, even if he were to wear cheap goods from a street stall, absolutely no one would look down on him. Because one's knowledge base does not lie, and the resources one can command do not lie either.

He is not the type of person who needs to rely on clothes to elevate his own worth.

It is just a noble habit cultivated over many years.

"Many thanks for the compliment, Vice President Shang Yanxiong, but there is no need for a meal. However, Vice President Shang is indeed very reliable. I was originally wondering how to find you, but I didn't expect you to come to my door yourself. Are you here today to fulfill your promise?"

Jin Lu slightly lowered her eyelids and did not look at Shang Yanxiong, yet he felt as though she was watching him.

This feeling was very strange, but at the same time...

It was also somewhat uncomfortable.

Shang Yanxiong asked himself, he had seen many women, and he had seen all kinds of outstanding women. But only Ran Xiang and Jin Lu—these two people were truly too similar. It was as if even when sitting in front of you, clearly very close, it was as though they were separated by a Pacific Ocean.

"What promise?"

He frowned and asked in confusion.

"I heard from my younger sister that half a year ago, you two had a bet. You lost to her, so you had to agree to one thing. So, did you bring the item?" Jin Lu nodded slightly and looked at him with a smile.

Shang Yanxiong's eyes flickered slightly; it seemed that only at this moment did he truly see Jin Lu's face and properly examine her appearance.

Beneath her fair complexion were features that were exquisite to the extreme.

It was as if she were the stunning beauty from an ancient portrait, truly as picturesque as a painting. Her small nose was quite prominent, and her soft jawline was elegant. Every tiny expression would leave a deep impression on her face, which was as beautiful as a scroll. Her beauty was so unique, as if she were a work of art meticulously crafted by heaven, making it impossible for people to look away.

However, Shang Yanxiong was, after all, the young master of the Shanghai Americas Club; he wouldn't lack even this bit of composure.

He could only sigh inwardly, what a beauty.

"So that's what it was. Please rest assured, President Jin. When Ran Xiang returns… I will naturally hand that item over to her. President Jin, back to the main topic, actually, my main reason for coming today is that I want to introduce someone to you."

"He is Section Chief Park Tailai from Simida's Six-Star Electronics, um… the Section Chief of the Semiconductor Chip Strategy Research Office."

Shang Yanxiong drank a cup of tea and introduced the Middle-aged Man beside him.

The expression on Jin Lu's face was very indifferent, but inside, she was quite disapproving of Shang Yanxiong's evasiveness. Didn't he specifically make an appointment to meet her today to resolve the current conflict between the two major clubs?

Yet, he brought out Park Tailai at this time. Everyone knew what game he was playing, but he refused to say it.

"Oh, so it is Section Chief Park."

Jin Lu just nodded faintly, her expression without any fluctuation.

Of course, she knew that this person was the Section Chief of the Semiconductor Chip Strategy Research Office at Six-Star Electronics. Although his rank was not very high, his power was immense. Because this department was extremely important to Six-Star Electronics, his status could not be compared to other section chiefs.

In a sense, it was even equivalent to an executive director, capable of reporting directly to the president.

For such a key figure, she had naturally already reviewed the relevant information.

Hm?

Park Tailai had been sitting there very arrogantly. He had expected that after hearing his identity, Jin Lu would show a fawning expression. But suddenly, just such a light "Oh" made Park Tailai very unhappy.

Didn't they know that Huaxia Mobile's technology was related to the Qianlu Research Institute?

Of course they knew, but they still came.

Shang Yanxiong did not expect to checkmate Jin Lu through this matter; he had other goals. But regardless, testing was still necessary, especially since engaging with such an outstanding woman made him very much enjoy it.

At this moment, Park Tailai frowned and coughed heavily:

"Because we suspect that your company was involved in a technical leak while processing the baseband Semiconductor Chip foundry work, we have suspended cooperation and notified the international intellectual property protection agency. President Jin, what you have done is really going too far, isn't it?"

"I know you have applied this Semiconductor Chip to a certain brand's mobile phone and have already announced it will go on sale."

"I hope you can stop this behavior immediately, otherwise just wait for bankruptcy!"

As soon as Park Tailai spoke, his tone was severe and stern.

Presumably, he was used to being the client, and in his eyes, Jin Lu was just a little girl. He had struggled and climbed for most of his life in the corporate world to reach his current position, and he had seen more people than the average person had eaten salt.

Seeing that Jin Lu was not very old, he wanted to use his imposing manner to scare her first.

This was like boxing; seizing the upper hand was very important. Once the initiative was occupied, one could lead the other party by the nose. He glared sternly at Jin Lu, trying to expand his own aura.

"So, Shang Yanxiong, you brought him here to threaten me, right?"

Jin Lu did not answer Park Tailai's words, but instead looked at Shang Yanxiong and said thoughtfully.

Shang Yanxiong shook his head slightly.

"This is just a normal business negotiation. You have also seen Section Chief Park Tailai's attitude. If you insist on acting arbitrarily, I am afraid it will put you in an even more awkward situation. I know you are very rich now, but some things cannot be solved by money."

"For example, technology; this is not so easy to overcome."

"But if you can agree to one small request of mine, and it happens that I have a very good personal relationship with Section Chief Park, and he also agrees that there is room for maneuver, then the problem currently troubling the Ran Family will be solved easily."

"Why not do it?"

While speaking, he looked Jin Lu over again.

What a beauty.