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

Chapter 324 How could someone fall off a horse?
Su Tianyan's influence is very powerful in high society; many people are eager to do favors for the Su family.

Before doing anything, Bai Zihua would sometimes consider whether he could resolve the matter by using his own connections. If he could, he would use his connections; if not, he would use President Su's name.

Bai Zihua, as the long-term spokesperson, is actually one with Su Tianyan. He only needs to use his own face to get most things done, and everyone knows that he and Su Tianyan are bound together.

Even if Bai Zihua really did use his position for personal gain, it would still be worthwhile.

It's not easy to get favors from Su Tianyan, and it's even harder to get favors from Bai Zihua.

Bai Zihua didn't know how Su Tianyan had orchestrated this matter, but he found it very strange that he hadn't received any information about it.

Su Tianyan had no intention of arranging security measures beforehand; Bai Zihua did it privately.

However, he did not blame Bai Zihua; he simply informed Bai Zihua peacefully today.

Bai Zihua casually mentioned that Su Cheng was injured at the horse farm.

"The horse farm? What's he doing at the horse farm?"

"Let's talk about cooperation."

Who would discuss cooperation at the horse farm?

Anger crept onto Su Tianyan's face.

He would turn a blind eye if Su Cheng went to play golf.

Horse farm?

Is that the place to discuss cooperation?
Who's to blame for getting hurt?

Moreover.

How can you fall off a horse while riding it?
What the hell is this?

Bai Zihua had to explain: "President Su, the young master was indeed discussing cooperation matters at the horse farm. The KPIs you set for him were too high. If the client demands it, there's nothing he can do."

"Furthermore, Mr. Su, the young master did not practice horseback riding when he was a child. A novice will most likely fall off the horse and get injured the first time he rides a horse."

Su Tianyan scoffed: "So what?"

"So if the young master is dragged by a horse... his life might be in danger, and we have to take these issues into account."

Su Tianyan's expression grew increasingly dissatisfied:
"You just said that there's a high chance of falling off a horse the first time you ride. He knew he couldn't ride, but he still tried. Who's to blame if he falls?"

"Besides, are you planning to rescue him in front of everyone by arranging so many people?"

Su Tianyan's two sentences left Bai Zihua speechless.

"He himself isn't afraid of falling, so what are you afraid of?"

Instead of focusing on your career, you spend all your time playing at the horse farm.

Bai Zihua felt somewhat helpless.

There's no such thing as "everyday".

It's only once.

And it really was for business purposes that we went to the horse farm.

"Let me tell you this: since he went horseback riding, he should be prepared to be dragged to death by the horse. Just ignore him!"

Su Tianyan made the final decision on the security measures for Su Cheng.

Since President Su has already taken everyone away, Bai Zihua can only think of other solutions later.

Bai Zihua continued to report on Su Cheng's actions in Macau, selectively focusing on the positive aspects.

"The young master has formulated an investment plan for the client regarding 'new tea drinks,' which is expected to involve an investment of around 3 million yuan and will be fully deployed in provincial capitals and top-tier cities within six months."

Bai Zihua handed the file that RK's Macau branch had submitted to headquarters to Su Tianyan for review.

It’s time to say it or not.

New-style tea drinks are indeed a very good direction.

It's not just new-style tea drinks; new retail is also a promising direction.

It has huge upside potential and very strong growth potential, with a market value of at least tens of billions.

Su Cheng and Ye Li both chose the right path; these two kids have excellent judgment.

If you do it well, you can be the next Starbucks, the next Walmart.

As Su Tianyan looked around, she kept asking, "Is he still using that French-style coffee shop he used to open in Jingzhou?"

"Yes, Mr. Su, C'est La Vie was the young master's client before."

Tang Li had consulted Su Cheng twice for business advice, so he was essentially Su Cheng's long-term client and resource.

Bai Zihua was still a little worried that President Su might directly negate Xiao Cheng's hard work this time because of Tang Li.

Because, in essence, Tang Li was a resource that Su Cheng brought from Jingzhou, and Xiao Cheng was in a period of 'punishment', so it was completely wasted?
Bai Zihua's worries were not unfounded; it was indeed possible that Su Zong was capable of doing such a thing.

But Su Tianyan remained silent, and he did not express his opinion for a long time.

This made Bai Zihua and the others very nervous.

"Where did this kid get his business from? And what's the background of this Xinle Capital?"

Su Tianyan looked at the information about Xinle Capital. It was an investment company that had been established only two years ago, and it mainly handled industries related to the Ma family.

in other words.

Xinle Capital is just a front company for the Ma family.

To be more precise.

Is the Ma family his current client?
This caused Su Tianyan to feel strong resistance.

The two families have a deep-seated hatred. Although Su Tianyan does not show such strong hatred on the surface, he has been secretly imposing an economic blockade on the Ma family.

Bai Zihua did not deliberately hide the Ma family's affairs. His original plan was to take advantage of today's report to President Su to expose the truth.

Because Su Tianyan will find out sooner or later, this news cannot be kept secret.

Once you've confessed and gotten through this hurdle, things will be much easier from here on out.

Therefore, Bai Zihua was particularly well prepared:
"President Su, the Ma family wanted to make some changes to the entertainment hall and invited many consulting firms from home and abroad to conduct surveys. RK Consulting, where the young master works, was also invited."

"What entertainment hall?"

"It's the entertainment hall that you helped design many years ago."

Su Tianyan's displeasure became even more obvious, this time accompanied by disdain and contempt.

Bai Zihua certainly knew what that expression meant.

That entertainment hall was a masterpiece, a super money-printing machine that Su Tianyan had painstakingly created.

No changes are needed to ensure the Ma family's wealth in Australia continues to grow.

All they need to do is figure out how to attract customers; they can leave everything else to the invincible designers.

Su Tianyan's expression just now meant that the Ma family didn't know what they were talking about.

The Ma family is unknowingly running a money printing factory, and is even thinking of hiring someone to make changes. They're definitely headed for a downfall.

Then Su Tianyan became curious.

What kind of advice will Su Cheng give in the face of his father's design?
“President Su, the young master clearly recounted the skills you put into the casino and told the Ma family that no changes were needed.”

Ok?
Upon hearing this news, Su Tianyan felt a mix of disappointment and delight.

Surprisingly, Su Cheng was able to recount his brilliant designs and even provided the Ma family with a very sound suggestion.

Disappointingly, Su Cheng interrupted the Ma family's self-destructive act.

Bai Zihua accurately grasped Su Tianyan's thoughts: "President Su, the young master's abilities are still very strong."

"Your designs are all the work of masters; how could the young master possibly change them so easily? You agree, right?"

Xiao Cheng's ability to retell President Su's design is impressive to outsiders, demonstrating her expertise. However, to President Su, simply retelling the design wasn't considered a real skill.

But that's where Bai Zihua's brilliance lies.

His focus wasn't on Su Cheng's retelling of how she saw through President Su's design, but rather on Su Cheng's final advice to the Ma family: no changes are needed.

What does this mean?
Su Tianyan's design from nearly twenty years ago is still relevant and remains a core profit-generating capability, and his successors have been unable to make any changes to it.

This is both an affirmation of Su Tianyan and a way to alleviate President Su's recent severe anxiety.

Only in this way can Su Tianyan accept Su Cheng's cooperation with the Ma family.

"What a joke! Do I need this brat's approval?"

Although Su Tianyan said that, he was actually quite happy inside.

Lao Tzu's work from twenty years ago is still top-notch even today.

Seeing that his approach had worked, Bai Zihua pressed on and continued his report: "President Su, from what I understand, this entertainment hall incident seems to be just a test for the Ma family."

"They didn't know which consulting firms were capable, so they invited all the ones they could."

"The Ma family, in the end, wisely chose to cooperate with the young master."

"President Su, this is the result of our painstaking training! The Ma family has recognized the young master's abilities."

Su Tianyan did not immediately express his opinion, but simply snorted coldly.

His son will definitely be successful.

It goes without saying how much effort he put in, or how much wisdom he imparted to the brat, both openly and secretly.

What is the Ma family anyway? To Su Tianyan, the Ma family is nothing more than a hair; whether he agrees with them or not is completely unimportant.

But then again.

The Ma family certainly knows their stuff.

Su Tianyan's actions can be seen as tacit approval of Su Cheng's cooperation with the Ma family.

Bai Zihua knew Su Tianyan's weaknesses all too well.

Nurturing and successful nurturing are the results of agreeing with the "poor upbringing plan," so of course we have to agree with it.

Since the cooperation between Xiaocheng and the Ma family has been tacitly approved, it is equivalent to temporarily lifting the economic blockade against the Ma family and allowing them to enter the mainland through Xiaocheng.

The key demand of the Ma family is actually to make money in mainland China.

So now it's like Bai Zihua has another card to play with the Ma family; he can openly and legitimately do them a favor.

"So, Mr. Su, should we increase security?"

“No need.” Su Tianyan still refused. “They don’t know the brat’s identity yet, right? If we send so many people, the Ma family will definitely notice and become suspicious.”

Su Tianyan turned to look at Long Ruoli, who had remained silent: "Little Long, is there anything you want to say?"

Long Ruoli was prompted and slowly said, "Brother Tianyan, I've recently noticed that Xiaocheng seems to be having some close contact with a female colleague at the company."

Su Tianyan was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Long Ruoli then briefly recounted the matter between Su Cheng and Jiang Shuyue.

Bai Zihua had no choice but to step forward: "President Su, it was just a meal with this girl."

Su Tianyan's pent-up anger exploded at this moment: "What do you mean 'nothing else'? Didn't they also go for a walk in the park?"

"Does this kid think he's off to Australia to enjoy a high-ranking position and a life of luxury? How come he even has a girlfriend?"

Bai Zihua: ???

"Mr. Su, the young master doesn't have a girlfriend! The two of them just took a walk in the park after dinner."

But Su Tianyan had clearly ignored Bai Zihua's words.

"What is this!"

"He was given KPIs, but then he started having an affair with a female subordinate?"

"That's incredibly unambitious!"

"They don't take the company seriously at all!"

Seeing this, Bai Zihua secretly glanced at Long Ruoli.

Falling in love is no less sinful than collaborating with an enemy.

Because in nature, this is a matter of attitude.

How was Xiaocheng exiled to Macau?
Despite the "mistake" at work, Xiaocheng maintained a very positive work attitude and took the "I'll Tell You" case very seriously.

However, if someone is accused of having an improper attitude during their exile, the criminal penalties become much more severe.

Long Ruoli's report caused the previously eased tension between the two to rise again.

Long Ruoli didn't expect President Su to get so angry: "President Su, it was actually a normal interaction. Because Xiao Cheng demoted her, it might be necessary to talk things out with her privately and explain that it was just for the management of the company and there was no malicious intent."

With Long Ruoli's explanation, Su Tianyan's anger gradually subsided.

Although the matter was resolved, Long Ruoli's report caused her and Bai Zihua's relationship, which had eased due to the 'whiskey,' to become tense again.

Su Tianyan then listened to some other reports about Su Cheng, and finally became a little impatient, so he asked about Zhang Yangwen.

"What's going on with Xiao Zhang? Old Zhang was asking me about it just the other day."

Bai Zihua and Long Ruoli took turns reporting on Zhang Yangwen's situation.

"Yes, you should keep a close eye on this child. If anything happens, make a decision accordingly and try to guide him in a positive direction."

Su Tianyan asked one last time, "Is there anything else I need to know?"

Bai Zihua shook his head.

Long Ruoli actually wanted to remind her that Ma Shuning from the Ma family seemed a bit dishonest.

But she had just seen how angry President Su was, so she decided not to report it now.

She felt that now was not the time to report back, since she had already been glared at by Bai Zihua. She thought she could find an opportunity to report to Brother Tianyan alone.

Long Ruoli shook her head and said no.

After Bai Zihua arranged for a vehicle to send Su Tianyan away, he found Long Ruoli and questioned her.

Why are you bringing up Jiang Shuyue?

Long Ruoli wasn't ready to openly confront Bai Zihua, so she remained softer in her tone, responding in a gentle manner: "What's wrong, Mr. Bai? Can't this be reported to Brother Tianyan?"

Su Cheng and Jiang Shuyue really have nothing going on, and their emotional relationship is something that needs to be closely monitored in the succession plan.

But Long Ruoli's reporting style and the timing of the report made him uncomfortable.

"The report is fine, as long as we don't provoke President Su."

"President Bai, I didn't stir up trouble. I didn't even mention Ma Shuning."

Long Ruoli felt that she had already given Bai Zihua enough face.

If she had revealed Ma Shuning's situation while Bai Zihua was reporting on the cooperation with the Ma family, that would have really stirred up Tianyan's anger.

Or they could have just exposed Su Cheng's collaboration with the Ma family from the beginning, instead of waiting until now.

She did this in order to secure a place in the succession planning team.

Bai Zihua couldn't find fault with Long Ruoli, so he left the scene dejectedly after leaving only one sentence.

"Then you're on your own."

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(End of this chapter)