Chapter 362 - 222: A Formidable Foe’s "Encirclement, Pursuit, and Interception

Chapter 362: Chapter 222: A Formidable Foe’s "Encirclement, Pursuit, and Interception

"I’ll be going then!"

The last time Li Xiao saw how well Gao Yue was doing, she was so green with envy that she even forgot to mention holding the annual party at the Junxiao Lake Hotel!

After she got back, she messaged Xu Wu to schedule a meeting. Xu Wu was always very busy, and after a few attempts, they finally settled on this afternoon.

Chen Xiao ran into Li Xiao on his way out. He was surprised for a moment, then said, "Skipping work to be here, huh~!"

Chen Xiao grunted in acknowledgment. He glanced at the stylishly dressed Li Xiao, smiled, and walked out.

’A beautiful woman, sure, but she’s someone else’s. Not interested!’

Li Xiao sat down and her first words were a smiling taunt: "President Xu, you gave Gao Yue such a great position. How come you haven’t arranged something for your own boyfriend? He has to skip work just to see you!"

’She knew Li Xiao was talking about Chen Xiao, and she could hear the sourness in her tone. The real point was how well she had set up Gao Yue.’

Gao Yue and Li Xiao were usually close, but their personalities were quite different.

’Although Gao Yue could be a little wild sometimes, she was always extremely conscientious about her work. That was clear from the business partnership with Hongmeng Intelligent Selection Car.’

’The fact that Ding Yong had entrusted her with such an important matter back then was a clear endorsement of her professional abilities.’

’And the results proved she had the ability to manage the big picture. Even though some areas still needed improvement, her strengths far outweighed her weaknesses, of course.’

’Xu Wu herself had also grown into her role over time, so she was inclined to be patient and watch Gao Yue develop. So far, her progress had exceeded expectations.’

’Gao Yue also had a strong sense of justice and sound values. This was one reason why Xu Wu felt closer to her than to Li Xiao.’

’Another thing was that Gao Yue visited often. The "unwavering loyalty" she showed toward Xu Wu in small details easily made Xu Wu feel like Gao Yue was one of her own. What leader wouldn’t like an employee like that?’

’Li Xiao, on the other hand, had always worked as a secretary and never managed business operations. She also had a lazy personality, preferring to talk rather than do the actual work.’

’Moreover, she was actually more opportunistic than Gao Yue. Gao Yue could be sharp-tongued at times, but that was just one facet of her personality. Deep down, she was very kind and willing to mentor and cultivate talent. Many of the people around Gao Yue had benefited from this.’

’For instance, Gao Yue had introduced many investment projects to Junxiao Capital. Xu Wu was certain she hadn’t profited from it personally. So why did she do it? Xu Wu had looked at some of the projects that received funding after Gao Yue’s recommendation.’

’Most were projects from research institutes or academics—they had the technology but lacked the funds. They were commercialization projects. By referring them, Gao Yue was, to some extent, helping people out while also letting Junxiao Capital take a look. If the project was good, both sides would benefit.’

’Hou Fei’s project had been of a similar nature. That’s why Gao Yue had passed it to the investment department. She didn’t understand high-tech stuff herself, and she couldn’t really tell if Hou Fei’s business plan was good or not, so she just tossed it to President Xiang.’

’After President Xiang reported back on the true nature of Hou Fei’s project, Gao Yue immediately passed on the project—and on Hou Fei as a person.’

’So, Gao Yue was someone who couldn’t sit still. And Li Xiao? She was earning a high salary at Jiefei Technology and enjoying great benefits, but aside from occasionally putting in a good word for Jiefei with Xu Wu, she didn’t do much else. That’s why Xu Wu felt her career ambitions weren’t very strong.’

This was why she had chosen Gao Yue over Li Xiao.

Li Xiao’s career ambition was indeed not strong. Right now, she was merely envious of Gao Yue’s status, but she had no idea about the effort Gao Yue put in.

Of course, Xu Wu also had no idea about the quiet efforts Gao Yue was putting in for Chen Xiao’s sake.

"Arrange something for who? Chen Xiao? He’s used to being the one in charge. I wouldn’t dare give him orders!"

She was half-teasing, half-joking.

Li Xiao wasn’t a senior executive at Junxiao Group, and Xu Wu had no intention of telling her Chen Xiao’s true identity.

’Once a wealthy man like Chen Xiao becomes widely known, his peaceful life would be over.’

’Just the few friends around him who know are already keeping him incredibly busy. Many who haven’t seen him in a while are growing anxious.’

’The last time Li Guoqiang came to see her about the Junxing Auto dealership, he mentioned Chen Xiao with a look of pure resentment on his face. Xu Wu had seen it clearly.’

Li Xiao giggled. "It seems President Xu conquers the business world, and Chen Xiao conquers President Xu!"

’Conquer? Xu Wu couldn’t help but think about that time not long ago when she was lying on the sofa and he was behind her, getting up to no good.’

’Grabbing, pinching, and he even gave her a few spanks... that scoundrel!’

She didn’t know that out of respect and affection for her, Chen Xiao had been holding himself back. If it had been Gao Yue, they probably would have already gone all the way.

At that moment, when Chen Xiao saw his Endurance Value of 111, all he could see were three vertical lines...

You can’t understand the struggle unless you’re the one going through it.

Xu Wu finished up the work she was doing and came over to sit on the visitor’s sofa. "Xiao Xiao, what did you want to see me about today?"

Li Xiao hesitated for a moment before saying, "I want to hold our company’s annual party at the Junxiao Lake Hotel, and I was hoping to get a discount."

Xu Wu smiled teasingly. "You came all this way for such a small thing? You could have just told Ah Yue!"

’Booking a venue for an annual party... going to the hotel’s general manager would already be overkill. And here she was, skipping over Gao Yue, the head of the hotel division, and coming directly to me!’

’If Xu Wu had to manage such minor details, all her brain cells would have died long ago!’

"Yes, I was just mentioning that in passing. I actually have an idea I wanted to bring up with you privately..."

She hemmed and hawed for a while. Xu Wu remained silent, waiting for her to continue.

"I want to come to Junxiao Group too, and build my career here with you!"

Xu Wu placed her cup on the coffee table and said with a smile, "Don’t just look at how glamorous we seem without seeing the hard work we put in. The company is still in its startup phase, and we’re short on staff. One person often does the work of several. If you want to come help me, I’d certainly welcome you. I’m just afraid you won’t be able to handle the hardship."