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

Chapter 325 The old man deducted money again! [Seeking votes at the beginning of the month]

One night a few days later.

Zhang Yangwen bought some food from the street and went upstairs to eat with Su Cheng.

Su Cheng inquired with great interest about Zhang Yangwen and Ma Shuning's 'date'.

"How's it going? Any progress?"

Zhang Yangwen chuckled with delight: "Not bad, pretty good."

This made Su Cheng even more excited.

Where did you all go?

"They went to the horse farm."

"Hmm? Went horseback riding again?"

"Yes, it was just the two of us this time, we had the whole place to ourselves, and she even complimented my horseback riding skills."

"anything else?"

"We also went to a private chef restaurant, and I didn't pay for anything; she paid the bill."

Su Cheng pressed further, "So how did you guys talk?"

"We didn't talk much about work. We only exchanged a few words at the beginning, and then we talked about everyday things. She asked me some questions about my family. It seemed like she knew that I had asked her out under the guise of work."

"Then what did you say?"

Zhang Yangwen was quite honest. He answered whatever Ma Shuning asked him, except for concealing the fact that his father's business had gone bankrupt and he was having financial difficulties. He told her everything else truthfully.

Zhang Yangwen felt it was nothing special; it was a necessary process for both parties to get to know each other.

This aroused Su Cheng's suspicion.

To put it bluntly.

Regardless of whether Zhang Yangwen's family "business" goes bankrupt or not, he is not qualified.

Why would Ma Shuning waste her time on Zhang Yangwen, especially when she might know that Zhang Yangwen was only asking her out under the guise of work?

After careful analysis, Su Cheng concluded that there might be two reasons.

First, Ma Shuning has already found out Zhang Yangwen's true identity.

Assuming it has been confirmed that Zhang Yangwen is the heir of the Jin Hong Group, it doesn't matter if Zhang Yangwen says he is experiencing cash flow difficulties.

Even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse; Jin Hong Group is still a super-large enterprise in Kyushu.

However, this is probably unlikely.

Although Lao Zhang provided Zhang Yangwen with much better conditions for growth than Su Cheng, it was definitely not at the level of 10 billion yuan; it was just the family conditions of a middle-class family in Shanghai.

Apart from the different economic and resource provision, everything else follows the same process as the old man, and it is kept strictly secret from the public.

The reality of Zhang Yangwen's family's circumstances was a fabrication created for him by Lao Zhang, with an annual income of around one or two million? Occasionally two or three million?

This level of family wealth represents the pinnacle for ordinary families, and children born into such families enjoy an abundance of resources.

However, it is still far inferior to top-tier wealthy families like the Ma family, so it is obvious at a glance.

Even if the Ma family did investigate Zhang Yangwen's background, they wouldn't find anything.

Su Cheng felt that this possibility could be directly ruled out.

He felt the second possibility was more likely.

That is: Ma Shuning wants to provoke a fierce competition between Su Cheng and Zhang Yangwen.

That's a really vicious move.

Ma Shuning has a very accurate understanding of her own position. She hasn't contacted Su Cheng in the past few days, but has been keeping in touch with Zhang Yangwen.

Most men would definitely experience some emotional fluctuations after finding out.

Ma Shuning initially maintained a high level of affection for Su Cheng, and everything she said and did revolved around Su Cheng.

But now they've suddenly lost contact, and her relationship with Zhang Yangwen is getting better and better.

This will make Su Cheng feel a sense of loss and hostility.

If the relationship between friends is not very good, this matter might cause them to break up.

You only met Ma Shuning through me, and it turns out your relationship is better than mine and Ma Shuning's?

It's not just between boys.

It is suitable for both men and women.

Su Cheng had already seen through Ma Shuning's tricks; they were too childish.

She is making a big mistake if she thinks she can motivate herself to take action in this way.

There's no way we'd fall for their trap!

But Su Cheng couldn't directly tell Zhang Yangwen that he was being used by Ma Shuning.

That sounds awful.

What if it discourages Young Master Zhang and destroys his ambitions? Then it will be very difficult to get them back.

But if Su Cheng didn't say anything, it would make him seem like a nobody.

Su Cheng thought it was better to test the waters first: "So, how do you two think things are going? Give me an objective evaluation."

Zhang Yangwen looked up and thought for a moment, his mind truly objective: "I think it's pretty good."

"I'm already thinking about where we'll go for our honeymoon after we get married."

"Hey Cheng, do you know the customs here in Macau? If I become a live-in son-in-law, will our children have the surname Zhang or Ma?"

have to.

If that's what Zhang Yangwen thinks, then he'd better not say anything.

If Su Cheng were to say, "Hey, you know what? She's just using you to get close to me. Don't take it too seriously," it would make Su Cheng seem narcissistic and could easily hurt Zhang Yangwen's self-esteem.

As long as he remains unmoved, Ma Shuning will soon change her mind and take the initiative to distance herself from Zhang Yangwen.

Not long after he finished speaking, Zhang Yangwen's expression gradually turned melancholy.

"Why are you still at a loss? Wasn't everything going smoothly?"

"Brother Cheng, I actually feel like I'm not good enough for her."

Su Cheng: ???
If Zhang Yangwen could think that way, Su Cheng felt that he still had some self-awareness.

He then revealed to Su Cheng, "She invited me to dinner tonight."

"I made plans to have dinner with you, why did you come over and eat with me?"

"Yeah, let's eat something to fill our stomachs first. They're not getting enough to eat, there's such a big plate and only a tiny bit of food. I can't focus all my attention on eating, right, Cheng-ge?"

"So what are you worried about? Have you almost spent all your money?"

"No, no, no, Brother Cheng, didn't I just say that I haven't spent any money yet?"

Su Cheng thought Zhang Yangwen meant that he hadn't spent any money that one time: "So you haven't spent a single penny these past few days?"

"Yes, I haven't touched my salary yet."

"What?"

“Once I start spending money, it could easily be spent in one or two transactions.” High standards and high aesthetics mean high consumption. RK’s first salary has been paid for several days now, but Zhang Yangwen hasn’t dared to touch it, for fear that it won’t be enough when he needs to spend money.

Su Cheng felt that Zhang Yangwen's concerns were valid.

It's like when he goes to Starbucks for the first time and is worried that 300 yuan won't be enough; it's a feeling similar to that.

The same applies when you're in a relationship.

Who is Ma Shuning? Although she is an illegitimate child, she has never lacked money. She just didn't have a formal status before. She has always enjoyed the best resources since she was a child.

"Should I transfer some money to you?"

"Yeah... that's okay."

Zhang Yangwen unusually agreed to Su Cheng's proposal directly.

He was also a little embarrassed to keep letting Ma Shuning pay the bill.

They may be rich, but what does that have to do with him?

Zhang Yangwen knew there was a class difference between him and Ma Shuning, but he couldn't bear to keep taking advantage of her like this.

If you have 100 yuan, just do what you're entitled to.

It may be a small amount, but they've shown their attitude.

"Brother Cheng, just consider this a loan. I'll pay you back with interest after this case is over, using my share of the profits."

He had already calculated that he would receive at least several hundred thousand yuan in dividends this time, but that would probably have to wait until the coffee shop became profitable, which would take about six months to a year.

"Okay, no rush."

Su Cheng glanced at the long balance on his mouse card. Since he couldn't spend this money openly anyway, he simply transferred 100,000 yuan to Zhang Yangwen: "Consider this money as your dating fund. Spend it wisely."

"Okay, I understand." Zhang Yangwen was very grateful to Su Cheng. "Brother Cheng, I'll write you an IOU."

"Forget about the IOU," Su Cheng refused. "Can I use your gym membership if it's not in your name? Let me use it."

"It can be used even by someone other than yourself, Cheng-ge, are you going to work out?"

"I'm not exercising because I've eaten too much. I'm going for a run to help digest it."

"Row."

The two of them cleaned up the leftovers together, and Zhang Yangwen went downstairs to wait for Ma Shuning to pick him up.

Su Cheng changed into her own sportswear and sneakers and walked to the gym next door for a run.

When Su Cheng returned from running five kilometers, drenched in sweat, Zhang Yangwen had already been picked up by Ma Shuning.

Su Cheng didn't shower at the gym; instead, she went home, rinsed herself with warm water, and then took an ice bath.

He absolutely loves this bathtub.

After discovering that freezing ice cubes in the refrigerator was slow and didn't produce enough ice, he decided to spend 3500 Australian dollars to order a medium-sized ice maker for his living room.

This equipment is used commercially by milk tea shops, and Su Cheng could easily use it to make ice cubes for taking ice baths.

The temperature was lower than last time, and the bath was more effective than last time.

All the trivial emotions of the day were driven away while taking an ice bath, and Su Cheng's attention was forcibly focused on her skin and temperature.

After drying herself off in the bathroom, Su Cheng put on a pair of shorts, moved her laptop to the living room, and resumed her two-hour work session.

He has recently been taking a break from his busy schedule to plan the commercial expansion of "I Tell You," mainly by introducing the app to Hong Kong and Macau.

The procedures are quite complicated, and the laws and regulations vary from region to region, so there are many things that need to be changed.

If "I Tell You" can be released, it will be a devastating blow to Hong Kong and Macau.

Although the market here is small, Su Cheng values ​​reputation.

There are also many foreigners working or traveling in Australia, which can greatly increase their international profile and serve as a stepping stone to enter Europe and America, gaining a higher business status.

Compared to Macau, Su Cheng believes that the businesses on Hong Kong Island that look down on tourists are the ones that need the most attention.

Macau is extremely friendly to tourists. Compared to Macau, Su Cheng thinks that the businesses on Hong Kong Island that look down on tourists are the ones that need to be dealt with the most. Tourists and consumers are practically being verbally abused for being from out of town.

Just post a warning on "I Tell You" and you're good to go.

After finishing his business tasks, Su Cheng glanced at his phone and saw a message from Zhang Yangwen.

Zhang Yangwen: [Brother Cheng, I might not get back until very late. I need to ask for a day off tomorrow to catch up on sleep.]
The message was sent half an hour ago, at 12:30, and it's now 1 a.m.

Su Cheng replied: [Okay, I just saw the message. Are you back yet?]
Zhang Yangwen replied immediately: [Not yet, still outside]
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Yangwen recorded a short video of Su Cheng that lasted only a few seconds.

Su Cheng clicked on the screen and found that Zhang Yangwen was still having fun on the yacht, with energetic DJ music playing in the background, and sexy girls in bikinis on the yacht.

Su Cheng paused the video, counted the people in it, and then sent a message asking: [How many of you are there?]
Zhang Yangwen replied: [Me, Ma Shuning, and her four girlfriends]
???

No.

Su Cheng: [Five girls, and you're the only guy?]
Zhang Yangwen: [Yes, I'm a bit tired. Cheng-ge, do you want to come? They have to move to another location later, and I can't handle it alone.]
Su Cheng: [Forget it, I'm not lucky enough to have that. You guys have fun. I'll buy a Red Bull to perk me up when we get ashore. I'll give you the day off tomorrow.]
After sending the message, Su Cheng sent Zhang Yangwen a red envelope containing 18 yuan.

The other party has accepted your red envelope.

After ending her chat with Zhang Yangwen, Jiang Shuyue also sent a message to Su Cheng: [Are you asleep?]
Su Cheng tilted her head slightly.

It's past one o'clock and Jiang Shuyue is still awake?
He typed back: [I'm about to go to sleep, what's up?]
Jiang Shuyue: [Check your email, headquarters has replied to us.]
ha?
Headquarters sending emails in the middle of the night?
Su Cheng: [Wait, let me see]
Su Cheng opened her email and found that it was indeed an email from headquarters, sent just over ten minutes ago.

There were two emails in total. One was from the headquarters of the Dihao Group, and the other was from the RK headquarters in the afternoon.

The latter part wasn't very important; it was just an update to RK International Consulting's rules and regulations manual.

Jiang Shuyue was referring to the email from the group headquarters mentioned earlier.

Su Cheng glanced at the email briefly. It stated that the group had approved the business investment expansion plan that Su Cheng had prepared and also provided some detailed suggestions for Su Cheng's reference.

However, at the end of the email, the group rejected the idea of ​​Su Cheng personally receiving 5% of the case's profits, and decided to transfer Su Cheng's share entirely to the group's procedures.

In other words.

In this case, Su Cheng and the group will no longer each receive 5% of the profits; instead, the group will receive 10% of the profits.

However, it's not that Su Cheng won't receive any dividends; rather, the group will take priority, and if Su Cheng wants to receive any, she can take five percent of the group's share.

Su Cheng: ???
"My grass!"

"What the hell does this mean?"

"You won't let me get my share of the profits?"

"Is this a high percentage? You won't even give me five percent?"

Su Cheng can still receive dividends, but according to the headquarters' instructions, the amount she receives will be much less.

Assuming Su Cheng and the group each receive 100 million, the total is 200 million.

According to procedure, the group can only take half of the 100 million, which is 50. The other half must be divided equally among the RK employees involved in the case.

Now it's about cutting a big cake as a whole. The group can take half of the total, 100 million, and the rest will be divided among Su Cheng and her colleagues.

Even if Su Cheng and her colleagues' profit-sharing ratio reaches 99.9%, it will still be less than what they could have received before, and Su Cheng can't possibly receive 99.9% anyway!
That's really stupid.

This ratio wasn't even negotiated between Su Cheng and the Ma family; it was offered voluntarily by the Ma family themselves.

This is the client's idea, but headquarters doesn't agree.

Grass!
Who was the brilliant strategist who approved this?!
Although Su Cheng was furious, she still had to pretend to be nonchalant and send Jiang Shuyue a message: [It's okay, as long as the plan is approved.]
But in his heart he was already cursing his father: That old bastard is too mean!

(End of this chapter)