After the divorce, I started to transfer

Zhao Zixuan and Gong Huize are both highly educated women with high IQs. They both work in finance and are quite rational in their conduct and actions.

Simply put, compared to ordinary people, they are better at protecting their own interests, better at weighing and calculating, and rarely act on impulse.

Zhao Zixuan had originally intended to sever ties with Gong Huize, and that they would be strangers from now on.

But now Gong Huize has adopted a humble attitude and even said that he can help her keep Chen Feng firmly in check, giving her tangible and useful benefits and demonstrating his own value.

Zhao Zixuan therefore suppressed her dissatisfaction with Gong Huize.

Having known each other for so long, and having once been inseparable best friends, Zhao Zixuan was well aware of Gong Huize's previously invincible methods of winning over men. It could be said that almost every man she had set her sights on had fallen for her charms.

Her current boyfriend, Teng Wenhe, is completely under her thumb; she can make him do whatever she says.

Zhao Zixuan didn't expect to be able to control Teng Wenhe as well as she had. She just wanted Chen Feng to spend more time with her or to be more infatuated with her.

As for being able to openly be his girlfriend in the future, she wasn't aiming too high and was taking it one step at a time.

She is 31 years old now and has just started her first relationship, so she has almost no experience in the game of romantic relationships.

Therefore, this requires the guidance and advice of Gong Huize, an expert in attracting men, so that she can be her advisor at any time.

Another point is that she is now living alone in this huge villa, and it's still daytime. As soon as Chen Feng left, she started to feel uneasy.

After all, she had just moved in and was still unfamiliar with the house. Besides, she was a woman. The neighbors were far away, and she lived alone in the big villa. It would be strange if she wasn't afraid at all.

Therefore, if I reconcile with Zhao Zixuan and have her come and live with me, it would actually be a pretty good idea.

Back when they were best friends, they lived together for a few months and got along very well. It's a fond memory for both of them.

So even though the two later practically fell out, they didn't reach the point of not greeting each other when they met, or deleting all contact information. On the surface, they were still at least friends.

However, Zhao Zixuan wouldn't be foolish enough to invite her to stay at her place. Forcing someone to come along isn't a good deal, and the other person might not even appreciate it. The best approach is for Gong Huize to bring it up herself, and for her to reluctantly agree and go with the flow.

After comprehensive consideration and analysis, it is clear that accepting Gong Huize's "reconciliation" and assistance would maximize her interests.

Of course, Zhao Zixuan wouldn't be so naive as to think that Gong Huize had no demands of her.

So Zhao Zixuan asked directly, "Tell me first, what exactly do you want to do? What do you want to get from me?"

Gong Huize knew Zhao Zixuan's personality and, more importantly, her shrewdness, so he didn't mince words and said, "As I just mentioned, I want to get investment from Chen Feng to work on projects. To be specific, I plan to establish a venture capital company in Xiuzhou, mainly investing in emerging companies in Donghai. This requires Chen Feng's capital and connections. It would be best if you could come and work with me; we both have experience in fund management. When we join forces, we're sure to make a name for ourselves in the venture capital world."

Zhao Zixuan was somewhat tempted. The reason she resigned was not because she disliked the job, but because she had little autonomy and was just a tool. She had to follow the leader's instructions and orders in everything, and because of her family background, everyone in the company flattered and pampered her, but they never let her take the lead or manage an entire project. It was so hypocritical.

Gong Huize's situation is similar to hers. She has practical experience in fund project management, but she is constantly subject to intervention and guidance from her superiors, and has to accept various orders from them. Her autonomy is also very limited.

Furthermore, since they are all women and relatively young, they naturally face some exclusion and suppression in the workplace. To stand out, they either need an extremely powerful family background, personal assets, or they must become promiscuous socialites. Otherwise, they will forever remain merely decorative objects that can be replaced at any time.

"So how much start-up capital do you plan to have?" Zhao Zixuan asked.

Upon hearing this, Gong Huize was overjoyed. It goes without saying that Zhao Zixuan was moved, otherwise she wouldn't have asked that question.

"At least 100 million. I can come up with 10 million, and I can also find other people to invest. I should be able to raise 40 million."

"So, there's still a shortfall of fifty million?"

"Pretty much. If Chen Feng can invest 50 million, I'm willing to give him 40% of the shares."

Although Chen Feng contributed half the funding, which only accounts for 40%, the most important thing for a venture capital firm is not the amount of money, but the investment acumen and the ability to make accurate investments in various emerging companies.

Gong Huize undoubtedly possesses highly professional industry analysis skills and investment acumen, so it is perfectly reasonable for her to take 10% of the shares without contributing a single penny.

Zhao Zixuan said calmly, "Chen Feng can definitely come up with 50 million. However, he may not be interested in this project. He's not short of money anyway."

Gong Huize immediately flattered, "So, this might be the work of you to persuade him. You know my capabilities in this area. I was the one who strongly advocated for the investment in Huami Technology, and as you've seen, this one project brought the company at least ten times the return. But the company only gave me an extra 80 yuan bonus, less than a million, which really disheartened me. Moreover, because of the success of this project, my bald manager has been deliberately suppressing me, making it difficult for me to stand out, afraid that I would take his position. That's why I made up my mind to start my own business. Aren't you the same? You were restricted in every way in the company, making it difficult to give full play to your own abilities, which is why you chose to resign. I understand you very well."

Zhao Zixuan was persuaded. Chen Feng had previously asked her what she planned to do here, worried that she might be bored. Since she and Gong Huize were starting a company together, something they were both interested in, she certainly wouldn't be bored.

"You should draft a proposal first, and I'll show it to him when I have the chance."

"Okay, haha, thank you, Zixuan, I love you so much."

Gong Huize was overjoyed.

Her initial plan was to seduce Chen Feng and then secure the investment, which would be the most direct and efficient approach, but of course, it failed.

They had no choice but to resort to a roundabout tactic: either influence Zhao Zixuan through her influence, or even drag Zhao Zixuan into the mess, and then get investment from Chen Feng.

This second method, in her opinion, was obviously quite difficult, perhaps even more difficult than the first method.

The first method was simply to seduce Chen Feng. She didn't fail because she lacked charm, but because the timing wasn't right. Given the right opportunity and environment, such as a time when she could be alone with Chen Feng, she wouldn't have been unable to win him over.

However, Chen Feng may have sensed her intentions, and after their first meeting, he simply didn't give her a second chance to meet alone, leaving her with no way to make a move.

The second method is much more complicated. First, she needs to gain Zhao Zixuan's forgiveness and reconcile the two. Then, she needs to persuade her to accept her business plan. Finally, she can get Zhao Zixuan to persuade Chen Feng to get the investment.

This method has three stages, while the first method only has one stage.

Unexpectedly, the second roundabout method solved the first and second hurdles, which she thought were the most difficult, with just one phone call.

This was a real surprise and delight for her.

Zhao Zixuan remained calm, only reiterating, "Your proposal must be well-prepared, especially your investment philosophy. It must be clearly explained to pique his interest. Otherwise, no matter how eloquently you write it, if he doesn't accept the investment methods and philosophy, it will be difficult for me to persuade him."

Gong Huize immediately stopped smiling and said in a serious tone, "Don't worry, I actually finished writing the proposal a long time ago, but just to be on the safe side, I'll revise and polish it properly today and hand it to you tomorrow morning, okay?"

"Okay, send it to me tomorrow, and I'll send it to him right away."

"Okay, then it's settled. I'll go revise the proposal right away."

Full of fighting spirit, Gong Huize hung up the phone and immediately sat down at her computer to start working. ...

When Sun Xiaorui got home from get off work, she saw Chen Feng, which instantly brightened her mood, which had been a bit sour.

"came back?"

"Yes, I'm back. I'll go to the kitchen to heat up the food right away."

As she spoke, Sun Xiaorui put down her handbag, rolled up her sleeves, and walked towards the kitchen.

This scene made Chen Feng very gratified; indeed, Sun Xiaorui was the most considerate woman by his side.

She can work a regular job and also cook in the kitchen.

Chen Feng continued reading his novel in the living room. After Sun Xiaorui had heated up the food, Chen Feng sent a WeChat message to Wu Mengting, who was in seclusion upstairs, asking her to come downstairs for dinner.

Chen Feng sat down and started eating, while Sun Xiaorui waited for two minutes until Wu Mengting came down before getting two bowls of rice and sitting down to eat with her.

This wasn't the first time Sun Xiaorui had helped Wu Mengting get food; Chen Feng and Wu Mengting were already used to it.

"When did you come back?"

After eating a few bites, Wu Mengting suddenly asked Chen Feng a question.

"It's been more than an hour, hasn't it?" Chen Feng replied casually.

Wu Mengting didn't ask any more questions. Deep down, she was actually quite happy, because she had originally thought Chen Feng might not even come back tonight, let alone have dinner.

After the three ate in silence for a while, Sun Xiaorui spoke up this time: "Something happened at the company today."

"What is it?" Wu Mengting's expression hardened as she looked at Sun Xiaorui.

Sun Xiaorui said with a wry smile, "Zhang Yuxi's agent, Sister Hua, had a big argument with Hu Rui, and they almost came to blows on the spot. It was only with great difficulty that I and my people managed to break them up."

Wu Mengting frowned, her face showing displeasure. "What is Hua Ling trying to do? Does she think that since she won't be staying at the company for long, she can cause a scene and embarrass our company? Is this Hua Ling's own idea, or Zhang Yuxi's?"

Chen Feng never expected Zhang Yuxi's agent to cause such a mess. And yet, even after it happened, Zhang Yuxi hasn't contacted him or told him about it, let alone informed him beforehand.

Sun Xiaorui explained, "I contacted Zhang Yuxi afterwards, and she said she knew nothing about it. She's currently in Shenzhen doing business activities and Hua Jie isn't with her. It doesn't seem like she's lying."

Wu Mengting's expression was still somewhat unpleasant as she asked, "What are Hua Ling and Hu Rui arguing about? Is it still about those two endorsement deals?"

Sun Xiaorui replied, "The endorsement issue has also been mentioned, but this time the main point is that Hu Rui wanted to get rid of Zhang Yuxi because of personal grudges, settling personal scores and harming the company's interests."

Upon hearing this, Wu Mengting's expression darkened further. Hua Ling was clearly making a veiled attack.

Hua Ling must already know about the private deal she made with Chen Feng and Zhang Yuxi.

Wu Mengting believed she had been quite polite to Zhang Yuxi, not even making Zhang Yuxi pay the breach of contract penalty, and had also promised to continue giving her the lead role in her new drama.

As a result, Zhang Yuxi's agent actually pulled this stunt. Isn't she afraid of turning against him?

Wu Mengting had thought of this, and Chen Feng had of course thought of this as well. It seemed that Zhang Yuxi's agent did not care about angering Wu Mengting, nor did she care that Wu Mengting had broken the contract and prevented Zhang Yuxi from playing the female lead in her new drama.

This is quite unexpected.

"Alright, let's eat first. We'll discuss this after we finish eating."

After Chen Feng finished speaking, he continued to eat his rice.

Seeing this, Sun Xiaorui followed suit and didn't continue the topic.

Wu Mengting kept a cold face and stopped talking.

Chen Feng only ate two bowls of rice and then stopped, while the two women each only ate half a bowl.

Sun Xiaorui didn't rush to clear the table, but Wu Mengting spoke first, asking Chen Feng, "What do you think about this?"

Chen Feng said, "Hu Rui did make a mistake in the endorsement matter. She caused Zhang Yuxi and her agent to lose a lot of money, so it's understandable that she's dissatisfied with Hu Rui. Then, Zhang Yuxi wanted to terminate her contract with our company, and she would definitely have to leave as well, so of course she was even more dissatisfied, and it's understandable that she had a big fight with Hu Rui."

Wu Mengting frowned and said, "You mean, it's all Hu Rui's fault?"

Chen Feng spread his hands and asked in return, "Isn't that right?"

Wu Mengting said, "Hu Rui has already explained that she really didn't do it on purpose. When she helped introduce Zhang Jingwen, her purpose was simply to keep those two endorsements in our company as much as possible, not to deliberately target Zhang Yuxi."

"She can say whatever she wants, but you still believe her? She's deliberately targeting Zhang Yuxi just to curry favor with you. It's that simple. She almost caused the company financial losses, and she doesn't deserve any sympathy or forgiveness for that. That's why I told you to replace her as soon as possible, but instead you want to make her the publicity director."

"Since you know she did it to curry favor with me, you should support my decision. I can't let someone who works for me be treated unfairly..."

"Mengting, what are you saying?" Chen Feng frowned and said with dissatisfaction, "Hu Rui did something wrong and you say she didn't? I know you're being a bit nepotistic in the company now, but you can't disregard the company's rules and regulations. Do you want a bunch of sycophants around you who will blindly follow you? If you continue to think like this, the company will go under sooner or later. You've even lost your sense of right and wrong."

Chen Feng's words were rather harsh, and Wu Mengting, her face pale, remained stunned for a long while before she could recover.

Sun Xiaorui, who was standing next to her, did not expect Chen Feng to suddenly get angry at Wu Mengting. She felt both nervous and secretly pleased.

In this matter, Wu Mengting repeatedly pressured Chen Feng and was indeed unable to distinguish right from wrong. Everyone knows that Hu Rui deliberately targeted Zhang Yuxi and ruined two of her endorsements.

It's perfectly understandable that her agent argued with her. And Hu Rui is actually feeling wronged?

However, given the current situation, Sun Xiaorui couldn't very well remain silent.

After Wu Mengting calmed down a bit, Sun Xiaorui whispered to her, "Don't be angry. Brother Feng is just being demanding because he loves you so much. He entrusted the company to you to manage because he trusts you completely. Let's discuss Hu Rui's matter calmly. There's no need to argue over her. I don't think she's worthy of this responsibility."

Chen Feng realized he had been a bit harsh with his words and nodded gently, saying, "Yes, we really don't need to argue about Hu Rui. She's incompetent; I've wanted to replace her for a long time. You insisted on promoting her, and I agreed. But you can't be too lenient with her just because she did something for you and stood up for you." (End of Chapter)