I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 305 It’s time to do something big

The title of "son of the gambling king" is not only synonymous with wealth and power in the local area, but is almost a consensus in the entire society.

Without even thinking, Su Cheng knew that Ma Ru must have grown up in a manor halfway up the mountain, receiving the best educational resources, the broadest international perspective, and the most top-notch artistic influence.

Ma Ru should also be proficient in horsemanship, able to appreciate red wine and whiskey, and knowledgeable about and able to appreciate classical music.

These traces of lavish upbringing are etched into his temperament, forming a natural grace and composure, with every move exuding naturalness and elegance.

He possessed a wonderfully harmonious unity of seemingly contradictory qualities such as wealth, intelligence, humility, and dignity.

He is not a canary kept in a cage, but an eagle that takes flight on the winds of his family.

"Hello, Ms. Su, I'm Mario."

Good shit.

I'm not good!
not good at all!

My buddy is already resentful of the rich.

Ma Ru is living the life that Su Cheng and Zhang Yangwen should be living!

As the saying goes: fame and fortune are judged by one's bearing, wealth and honor by one's spirit, righteousness and evil by one's nose and eyes, truth and falsehood by one's lips, intentions by one's fingers and nails, and troubles by one's tendons.

If you want to see the logic, it's all in the words.

After a brief exchange, Su Cheng was able to determine that the kid had something on him.

MIT's rigorous academic training not only endowed him with top-notch professional knowledge, but also honed his logical and clear thinking.

however.

The prestige of this world-class university did not become a reason for Ma Ru to be arrogant.

He can still interact with everyone on equal footing.

It would be a lie to say that Su Cheng wasn't jealous.

But then again.

Compared to Su Cheng's childhood, Ma Ru must also have many regrets!
Ma Ru must have loved sweets when she was a child.

The thought that Ma Ru could only eat dark chocolate made from specific estates in Venezuela and Madagascar, or pure fruit hard candies imported from France, instead of the "exploding candies" that cost 1 cent each, made Su Cheng want to laugh.

If Ma Ru eats snacks, she can only eat goose fat or truffle oil, as well as potato chips made from certain varieties of potatoes.

He definitely hasn't eaten spicy strips, country bumpkin snacks, or jelly—these are all delicacies.

That's such a shame!

As for drinks, that goes without saying.

Ma Ru has definitely never drunk Xingmu or Nutrition Express; she can only drink Yamazaki whisky distilled water.

Hahahaha!

Ma Ru had a really tough childhood.

If Ma Ru could hear Su Cheng's thoughts, she would definitely think that Su Cheng might have some mental problems and was talking nonsense.

While Su Cheng was observing Ma Ru, Ma Ru was also analyzing Su Cheng in her mind.

His keen eye wasn't a "six-eyed" skill honed in society, but rather a mental technique passed down from his father, Ma Yingyao.

Ma Ru's own method is to use her heart to feel things during the interaction.

Although you may suffer some minor losses at the beginning, the subsequent conclusions will be very accurate.

He can afford to suffer this small loss, which can effectively eliminate many unscrupulous people and potential pitfalls.

Ma Ru's first impression of Su Cheng was: he definitely didn't come from a wealthy family.

Because Su Cheng didn't have an air of wealth; instead, she exuded a murderous aura and melancholy honed from her humble beginnings.

This is consistent with what Mr. Bai told us.

Although Su Cheng is Mr. Su's cousin in terms of their relationship, it seems that he has never enjoyed the resources and benefits that the Su family could provide.

Otherwise, one wouldn't possess this kind of aura.

Mr. Bai emphasized that Su Cheng is a person with a strong sense of honor and never accepts charity.

Ma Ru actually enjoys making friends with people like that; she herself is that kind of person.

Ma Ru has a clear understanding of herself and believes that she has a stronger sense of honor than Su Cheng because she has not been corrupted by the lower classes.

This is probably the main reason why his father and Mr. Bai entrusted him with this task.

Although Ma Ru came to deliver business today, she couldn't be too obvious and Su Cheng couldn't see through her.

Now, let's get to the main topic.

Ma Ru first inquired about Su Cheng's business scope.

Su Cheng's answer was only two words: "All-around".

Jiang Shuyue: ? ? ?

All-around?

This is this...

Is Su Cheng being a little too confident?

In situations like this, shouldn't we try to remain humble? What's with you coming up here claiming to be an all-rounder...?

Jiang Shuyue knew that Ma Ru would definitely give them a big business opportunity, and she really wanted to take it on, but she would never say the word "all-rounder," at most she would say "do her best."

Ma Ru pouted, revealing an appreciative expression.

Ok.

Not bad.

He likes confident people.

That makes things easier.

"I'll send a car to pick you up at 3 PM, okay?"

Jiang Shuyue then asked timidly, "Mr. Ma, may I ask what kind of service you would like to inquire about?"

"You'll find out then." Ma Ru smiled gently at Jiang Shuyue. "Do you need me to sign a consulting contract?"

"If you've decided to use us for your business, then we need to."

Ma Ru waved her hand and said, "No problem."

After receiving confirmation from Ma Ru, Su Cheng instructed Jiang Shuyue to prepare a standard contract.

Jiang Shuyue handed the contract to Ma Ru and gently reminded him, "Mr. Ma, this is our contract. You can take a look at it first."

Ma Ru didn't even glance at it before flipping to the last page and signing her English name, Mario.

Su Cheng looked at the character and thought: ? ? ?
Little Ma, you're putting on an act.

His handwriting is exactly the same cursive style as the handwriting in Voldemort's notebook in Harry Potter.

You can tell at a glance that he's been specially trained.

Jiang Shuyue felt very uncertain.

Su Cheng didn't even ask what kind of case or business the other party wanted to handle.
You're so capable!
This Ma Ru is quite interesting; she signed the contract without even asking the price.
Are you two just playing around here?
Jiang Shuyue had to remind Ma Ru: "Mr. Ma, we haven't discussed the specific remuneration yet... The contract is blank, we haven't filled it in yet."

"It doesn't matter. I don't like wasting time on meaningless things. You can fill in the quote, or you can fill it in later."

Ma Ru spoke casually, as if she didn't take the matter seriously at all.

It also conveys the message: I can afford any price.

This completely baffled Jiang Shuyue.

Blank checks are left for you to fill out yourself.

Isn't this Gu Jingyan's favorite storyline?

Theoretically, she and Su Cheng could fill in nine 9s without any problem.

The KPI targets set by headquarters were achieved by just one business.

Jiang Shuyue wanted to ask Ma Ru if it was convenient for her to disclose some business details or specifically which field it was.

But Ma Ru had already gotten up to leave, so Jiang Shuyue had no choice but to put the question back down again.

The two escorted Ma Ru out of the company and then returned to their office.

Jiang Shuyue suppressed the aura she had created earlier: "President Su, aren't we exaggerating a bit?"

Su Cheng shook her head: "I don't know what you're trying to convey." "What I mean is... what if we can't do it?"

"Oh, no, that won't happen."

"?"

"Yes, I'm omnipotent."

Jiang Shuyue: ?!
Su Cheng had somewhat swayed her.

I know you came from the headquarters of Jingzhou Shengyue, and I also know you are a K10 in the group.

However, the first ironclad rule to learn after entering the consulting industry is: never make promises to clients!

Isn't it a bit of an exaggeration to say you're all-around capable right off the bat...?

Jiang Shuyue really wanted to ask Su Cheng if he was like this when he was in Jingzhou? Did he like to give clients guarantees?
It's already past one o'clock. Jiang Shuyue originally wanted to use this two-hour break to prepare, but now she has no information at all. It would be too embarrassing if she couldn't answer the questions.

dong dong dong~
Zhang Yangwen tentatively knocked on the door and entered the office.

"Mr. Su, what's going on? Is he here to do business with us?"

Su Cheng briefly explained the situation to Zhang Yangwen and specified that the three of them would go to the appointment that afternoon.

His idea was that so many people didn't need to go, otherwise it would seem a bit silly.

The three of them are enough.

Su Cheng and Jiang Shuyue were in charge of the case, while Zhang Yangwen worked as a court clerk/assistant.

"Manager Jiang, would you like to bring an assistant?"

"Uh, no need, just the three of us."

Jiang Shuyue had seen many grand occasions, but she was actually a little nervous when she was receiving Ma Ru.

She nervously placed her hands on her thighs; if she hadn't been pressing one leg down on the other, she might have unconsciously started trembling with tension.

As for why she was stage-frightened, she couldn't say. Maybe it was because she was nervous about meeting the "little star" on screen for the first time.

And then there's the added halo of being the son of the gambling tycoon?
In contrast, Su Cheng did not experience this kind of nervousness or stage fright.

Is it so stable?
Jiang Shuyue felt that Su Cheng's composure wasn't feigned; he seemed genuinely calm and collected.

Zhang Yangwen had also observed Ma Ru: "I feel like he hasn't experienced the harsh realities of society."

Jiang Shuyue: ? ? ?

That's for sure!

What kind of beating could Ma Ru endure?

"What I mean is, it's kind of... weird that innocence, foolishness, intelligence, and some conflicting traits all coexist in one person, you know?"

"Yangwen, you don't understand. If someone his age hasn't been hit hard by society, then his parents are most likely the ones who hit hard by society."

Zhang Yangwen: ???

Jiang Shuyue: ? ? ?

It really is!
Su Cheng knows how to summarize.

That hit the nail on the head.

Su Cheng's question differed from Jiang Shuyue's; she was thinking about what business Ma Ru wanted to do with RK.

Su Cheng was wondering why Ma Ru would seek out RK for business.

Was it arranged intentionally?
Su Cheng was unaware of the past grievances and conflicts between her father, Lao Deng, and the Ma family.

He analyzed that this matter might have something to do with President Bai.

Guess.

I'm not sure if this is correct.

We'll have to go there this afternoon to find out the specifics.

3pm.

Two Alphard minivans slowly drove up to the RK International building.

The three of them only needed one car; the second car was empty and followed the first car.

The car drove for about 18 minutes before slowly coming to a stop at the Diamond Palace.

We learned from the driver that this was their final destination.

ha?
So it's less than a 20-minute drive.

According to Jiang Shuyue, Diamond Palace is an entertainment venue that the Ma family has been operating for nearly twenty years.

The car brought them here. Does that mean the Ma family wants to consult them about entertainment-related business?

Before the three could think it through...

Several more Alphard minivans pulled up in front of the Diamond Palace.

Almost everyone who got out of the car was dressed in a suit and tie, carrying large and small teams of various sizes.

Judging from their attire and appearance, they seemed to be people in the consulting industry, and several of the cars that got out were driven by foreigners.

Only then did the three of them understand.

The Ma family did more than just hire them.

They also hired consultants from other companies.

Because they had the shortest driving distance, they were the first to arrive, but they weren't the only group of people there.

Some teams were brought in directly from overseas, while others were brought in from Shanghai.

Some teams of five or six people rode in just one car, while others rode in as many as three cars.

What surprised Su Cheng and the others the most was that there was also an old man wearing a cotton and linen Chinese-style long gown.

Zhang Yangwen couldn't help but ask, "Who is that person? From the Ma family?"

Jiang Shuyue shook her head: "Doesn't seem like it..."

Su Cheng looked closely at the old man. His attire seemed to be a modified version of Zen clothing that blended into modern society, rather than Taoist robes or monk robes, which didn't look out of place.

"He's not from the Ma family; he seems to be a 'master' who practices feng shui."

Zhang Yangwen: ???

what?
He lowered his voice in surprise and said, "No, no, why are all the feng shui masters here?"

Jiang Shuyue wasn't particularly surprised; she had seen similar things before when she was in Yuezhou: "Well... how should I put it, people here really believe in this stuff."

"Okay, okay." Zhang Yangwen didn't understand, but he respected.

At least forty or fifty people had gathered at the entrance of the Diamond Palace, and Su Cheng saw many familiar badges.

This includes the three giants of North America: McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, who are recognized as elites at the top of the industry pyramid.

It's less common to see consulting firms like Multiview and LTP; they are benchmarks in Portugal, so it's quite normal for them to be associated with the history of Australia.

Everyone greeted each other politely in fluent English and exchanged business cards.

While everyone was polite, they all tried their best to present themselves in the best possible light.

It implies that several unfamiliar fitness enthusiasts suddenly stand together and secretly compare their muscles.

The only ones who did not participate in this 'competition' were Su Cheng, Zhang Yangwen, and Jiang Shuyue.

RK International Consulting is a subsidiary of the Dihao Group, and the logo on its chest says it all.

This is the tip of the pyramid.

If you see the Geely Group logo on the chest of a company that is experiencing operational problems, it means that this equation is about to be solved.

The three giants, including the leading figures in Portugal, all took the initiative to approach Su Cheng and others to exchange business cards.

As for the two feng shui masters, one old and one young, they were somewhat out of step with the mainstream; they didn't compete with each other, but they also couldn't integrate into the community.

We're all elites in the consulting industry; if you're just talking about feng shui, you should step aside.

Some foreigners didn't even know what these two people did, and some foreigners who knew about feng shui even took the initiative to help explain it to them.

It is no exaggeration to say that if a bomb were dropped in front of the Diamond Palace right now, it could set back the overall strength of the global consulting industry by two and a half years.

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(End of this chapter)