Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 742 - 722: You Should Still Get On Good Terms With Her
Given this situation, Su Yan’s efforts to cozy up to Xiaolei seemed pointless.
Completely useless!
This week Xiaolei had sought her out seven or eight times, but she couldn’t be bothered to engage and had used work as an excuse to turn her away every time.
Unexpectedly, Xiaolei had come directly to the company today.
Su Yan decisively instructed, "No need, just say I’m in a meeting. Oh, and from now on, if Miss Lo calls looking for me, make an excuse for me."
The secretary hesitated on the other end of the call, remembering how close the two seemed just a few days ago, like sisters. She had no idea what had happened but didn’t ask further, "Alright, Mrs. Huo."
After hanging up the intercom, Su Yan breathed a sigh of relief and continued to bury herself in work.
After a while, she picked up the financial statements and acquisition plans from the past few months.
It had to be said that Huo Zhenyang was a business genius with abundant experience, meticulous in his undertakings, and had his own strategies and tactics.
Taking over the entire group at such a young age and having the capability to continuously expand various industries globally was not just because he was the young master of the Huo Family.
Even if he started from scratch, with his talents and temperament, he would still be capable.
Whether it was Huo Group in America or the business in Yunling, he managed everything in perfect order.
Even when holding positions in the political sphere, such as mayor and national council member, he never slacked off in business affairs.
Looking at his business tactics and plans, Su Yan could not find a single flaw, nor could she find an opportunity to help that person take him down...
Unless he gave up the reigns of the Huo Family on his own accord.
Otherwise, even if Huo Tianpei were blinded, he would absolutely never allow this son to step down from the highest management position in the group.
Just at that moment, her personal cell phone began to ring.
Su Yan pulled back her thoughts, glanced at the phone screen, her expression shifted slightly, and she answered the call, swiveling her chair to face the floor-to-ceiling windows, whispering, "Hello. What’s the matter?"
Fearing Huo Zhenyang’s surveillance, she had recently been even more secretive in her contacts with the man behind the scenes.
He wouldn’t have called unless it was something important.
On the other end of the line, the man’s voice was deep, and even in daylight, it carried an eerie tone, "Have you still been close to his cousin lately?"
Caught off guard by his sudden mention of Xiaolei, Su Yan frowned, "That girl is useless, just a brainless vase. Huo Zhenyang doesn’t even bother to look at her straight. I can’t be bothered to win her over anymore. What’s up?"
"I think you’d better maintain a good relationship with her. We might need her help with something," the man said with significant implication.
Su Yan was puzzled, "What do you need?"
"I’ve pretty much confirmed Huo Zhenyang’s acquisition of mining rights in S Country," the man’s voice was as haunting as a specter’s.
Su Yan’s breath caught, and she paused, "So what? What does that have to do with Xiaolei?"
"The mining industry of a country is extremely important; generally speaking, they would never lightly give such power to a private entity, let alone to a foreigner. Do you think the Royal Family and government of S Country would give him the mining rights for no reason?"
Still unclear, Su Yan paused for a few seconds, "Huo Group has strong financial power, and both their soft and hard technologies are advanced. It wouldn’t be strange for S Country to grant him the mining rights."
Currently, many economically underdeveloped countries around the world reach out to world-class financial consortiums to jointly manage state-owned assets because they value the consortiums’ advanced technology and financial strength.
However, the voice on the other end of the phone lowered several decibels, laced with a hint of mockery, "Right, people on the outside must be thinking the same as you."
"What are you suspecting now?"
"Recently, S Country was attacked by terrorists. He has never been interested in politics, yet he just happened to run for mayor and congressman at that time. After getting elected, he proposed a peace initiative that helped S Country resolve an urgent crisis."
Su Yan understood, "You mean, Huo Zhenyang made a deal with S Country? He helped them settle the unrest and in return, S Country gave him the mining rights?"
"Mhm."
Su Yan understood what he meant, and if that were truly the case...
It would be a perfect opportunity for him to bring Huo Zhenyang down.
Once he had the evidence, he could threaten Huo Zhenyang to leave the Huo Group.
Yet his gaze paused, "Even if it’s true, without evidence, it’s useless."
"That’s why I told you to keep in touch with Miss Lo. That girl is his cousin, Huo Zhenyang might not like her, but he definitely won’t be too guarded against her. And as you said, that Miss Lo is just a brainless vase, Huo Zhenyang would be even less likely to guard against her. At least she has excuses to enter and leave the Huo Mansion, but you? I suppose you haven’t even stepped foot in Disheng’s door since returning to Yunling for so long, have you?"
Su Yan’s face fell, and she clenched her fist.
He was right.
These past few months, Huo Zhenyang had outwardly shown respect, treating her with a semblance of courtesy in public events.
It was purely because of her status as Mrs. Huo that he didn’t want to give outsiders something to talk about, suggesting a discord between stepmother and son.
Privately, he was as cold as ice, extremely guarded. On the rare occasions she suggested visiting Disheng, she was gently refused every time.
However, Su Yan still didn’t see much use in Xiaolei, "You’re overestimating her. That’s evidence of private dealings with S Country, something so crucial, how could Huo Zhenyang let anyone find that easily."
"That’s not necessarily the case." The man’s voice was ominous, "Since he’s made a deal with S Country, he must have some form of written agreement or similar documentary evidence. Considering his high-level of caution, he definitely wouldn’t keep it in the company or in a municipal office. The most likely place is somewhere private, like his home."
"You want me to look for an opportunity to check?" Su Yan narrowed her eyes.
"Mhm. On your own, it’s probably difficult to even get through the door, let alone enter his private space. But with his cousin there, it’s much easier."
Su Yan fell silent for a few seconds.
Even in those few seconds, the person on the other end of the phone was already impatient:
"What’s the matter? Are you afraid, or unwilling? Let me remind you, you wouldn’t have been able to trade your status as Mrs. Huo for the old man’s affection by using JK, a major American client, without my help. And you couldn’t have risen so quickly in Huo Family’s business in Yunling, acquiring companies left and right, without the resources I provided behind the scenes. Whether you can hold steady as Mrs. Huo and secure a long-term foothold in the Huo Family also depends on me! I can lift you up as well as bring you down. Remember, you and I are tied to the same string!"
Su Yan took a deep breath, her voice firm, "I know, I’ll find a way to investigate."
The call ended, and the office fell silent.
Su Yan turned her chair around, lost in thought for a moment, when the sound of high heels clacking and scuffling came from outside the door.
"Miss Lo, Mrs. Huo is currently working, and without an appointment, it’s inconvenient right now—"
It was the secretary’s voice attempting to dissuade.
