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

Chapter 353 Three-Step Hunt (5k)

Fan Xingxian walked out of the temporary meeting room, feeling rather disinterested.

However, he still had to pretend to be nonchalant, or even look discouraged and regretful.

When the others saw Fan Xingxian come out, they all surrounded him and asked him what had been said inside.

"Mr. Fan, did Mr. Su say anything?"

"Huh? I haven't even seen President Su!"

"You look like you've found something, right? Share it with everyone!"

Fan Xingxian instantly felt the pressure.

He thought he had disguised himself well enough, so how could he still be found out?
Fan Xingxian could now empathize with Yin Hua back then in the banquet hall of the Emperor Group.

A group of familiar faces, with whom I have a good relationship in private, and whom I can't afford to fall out with.

Fan Xingxian could only give a vague answer.

But he could speak very seriously because he genuinely hadn't seen Su Cheng.

“It was a team leader who talked to me.”

"What were you all saying, Mr. Fan?"

"They didn't say anything, just chatted idly, leaving me hanging for almost an hour. Today was a complete waste of time," Fan Xingxian sighed. "If you guys have any news, please share it with me!"

Fan Xingxian did it so meticulously, as if it were the real thing.

But some people noticed something amiss.

"Mr. Fan, I just saw someone from RK go there with a USB security token. Have you already transferred money to RK?"

"No way, don't talk nonsense. That thing isn't a USB key, it's a USB flash drive."

"Then what's the matter with this document you're holding, Mr. Fan?"

"Yes, Mr. Fan, please show it to us."

Fan Xingxian refused to admit it.

He didn't know the specifics of the relationship between Su Cheng and the Emperor Group, but there was no doubt that the two were closely connected.

Fan Xingxian has reached this point in Macau and thinks he has seen it all, but in front of Long Ruoli that day, he was just a nobody.

Let's not talk about him, so what about Old Ma?
Like him, they were all small karami.

Fan Xingxian heard from his son that Long Ruoli and Bai Zihua had recorded him privately, and the questions they asked were mostly about things that happened at the Texas Hold'em poker table.

There wasn't much to say about the topic, but the atmosphere was like a trial for a suspect, which terrified his son.

After the video was recorded, Fan Xingxian and his son were instructed not to reveal any information to the outside world, including not to compete to contact Su Cheng, and especially not to mention the Ma family again.

It doesn't mean you can't have direct contact with Su Cheng, it just means don't rush to get close to Su Cheng, and keep your mouth shut.

Fan Li also knew that he was skirting the line.

But the enormous profits ahead tempted him, and anyone would have been unable to resist.

As it turned out, his choice did indeed bring him certain benefits.

The properties Jiang Shuyue just mentioned to him were all flagship or near-flagship projects of the Ma family, and they were being sold at half the market price.

Even if you resell it, the profit will double.

But regardless of the video recordings or the acquisition of the pre-sale contract for the real estate, Fan Xingxian could not possibly utter a single word about it.

It's mainly for self-protection.

He was certain that even if his buddies knew any inside information, they definitely wouldn't tell him.

They're probably all putting on an act for me right now, trying to get something out of me, but they don't share what they know.

That's just how people are.

suddenly.

Fan Xingxian felt a backward force acting on the armpit where he was holding the documents.

Someone is tearing up documents.

He instinctively clenched his armpits and arms, then quickly turned his head to scrutinize the people behind him.

Fan Xingxian couldn't tell who was secretly trying to steal the documents; everyone's expression was the same, and everyone had the same motive.

Fan Xingxian had no choice but to bare his fangs, abandoning even his image as a Justice of the Peace: "Damn it, who just touched me!"

He felt like a young girl who had strayed into the Ganges River. If one person snatched the documents, the others would swarm around them, and he would only be able to escape after reading through all the documents he had paid for.

Fan Xingxian quickly fled the scene. While waiting for the elevator, he called his driver and asked him to come up and pick him up immediately.

……

Office of the Vice President.

Su Cheng sat in front of his computer, meticulously outlining his asset disposal plan. He created a mind map using software to ensure his operation was foolproof.

It didn't take long.

Su Cheng then received a message from Long Ruoli, asking him to come downstairs to a coffee shop to talk to her in person.

He was just about to ask Long Ruoli something.

Su Cheng took a detour through the fire escape to get downstairs, avoiding the noisy wolves and tigers outside, and then took the elevator down to the coffee shop that Long Ruoli had mentioned.

Unlike in mainland China, Su Cheng was led by a waiter into a private coffee shop room that was slightly larger than an internet cafe room.

If I'm not mistaken, this space is completely soundproof and offers absolute privacy.

Long Ruoli has a good eye for choosing places.

"President Long."

Su Cheng greeted everyone after sitting down.

"Hmm, what would you like to drink?"

"I can do it."

"Then I'll call it for you."

Long Ruoli used the tablet in the private room to place orders.

"Mr. Long, the company is about to explode, are you just hiding here having a good time?"

"Where is it?"

The two chatted casually for a bit, and soon there was a knock on the door, and a freshly made latte was brought over.

Su Cheng was surprised that Daenerys Targaryen had ordered her a latte?
"Their latte is very good, you should try it."

Su Cheng looked at the cup that was brought to her, and hesitated for a long time.

The saying goes, "Once bitten by a snake, twice shy."

Su Cheng is now hesitant to drink anything from outside.

In addition, this is an absolutely soundproof and private space, so if Daenerys were to have something happen between herself and her boyfriend here, no one would know.

Su Cheng looked at Long Ruoli and wondered if Long's mother would follow Ma Shuning's example and give him the medicine too!

If she were to administer the medication to him, it would involve moral and ethical issues, and he would be forced to submit to her control.

Long Ruoli gave Su Cheng a meaningful smile: "What, are you afraid I'll poison you?"

"A little scared."

Long Ruoli glared at Su Cheng: "I'll just beat you up, hurry up and drink!"

Su Cheng took a small sip and discovered that this latte was actually high in sugar!
"It is too sweet!"

"tasty?"

"not bad?"

Immediately afterwards, Su Cheng asked Jiang Shuyue about the K10 incident.

"President Long, I heard from Team Leader Jiang that you're going to promote her, is that right?"

"correct."

Su Cheng tentatively asked, "Is there any explanation for this?"

"What? What kind of explanation do you want to hear?" Long Ruoli quickly denied it, "There's no explanation."

"What does it matter to you whether she gets promoted to K or K?"

tsk...

Say so.

But it really does have something to do with Su Cheng.

"Mr. Long, then I'll just get straight to the point." Su Cheng thought for a moment and decided it was better to be direct, to avoid going through layers of reasoning. "I think this would weaken my authority in RK."

"Huh? That's what you think..."

Su Cheng wondered, "What are you talking about? Daenerys is so smart, she couldn't have overlooked this, could she?"

Instead of directly addressing Su Cheng's concerns, Long Ruoli asked in return, "Are you planning to stay in Australia indefinitely?"

"of course not."

"That settles it then. What's so great about this little place, Macau? I was even planning to take you to Shanghai."

Ok?
Su Cheng suddenly realized what was happening.

He now understood why Long Ruoli had chosen such a private space.

Is that the reason?

Am I about to be transferred away from Macau?

Since it was a private conversation, it definitely wasn't the old man's idea; it must have been Long Ruoli's or President Bai's idea.

"Not necessarily, we don't know what headquarters thinks yet."

Su Cheng understood.

Long Ruoli still didn't know if the old man would agree.

Transferring Su Cheng would definitely require the old man's knowledge and approval.

If Long Ruoli is planning to transfer him now, then the old man is still unaware of the trouble he's caused in Macau.

Otherwise, instead of being exiled to Australia, he might have been banished to a small country in South Africa, and his life would have been bound to suffering for the next few decades.

"I wanted to take you with me, but what can we do when our CEO Su is so capable!"

Long Ruoli then gave Su Cheng a seductive look. Wait a minute.

Daenerys Targaryen, something's off about your gaze!

Su Cheng even suspected that Long Ruoli had already seen the videotape of him and Ma Shuning, otherwise she wouldn't have emphasized the word "capable".

Oh shit.

That Daenerys Targaryen has such a twisted sense of humor.

anyway.

Su Cheng wanted to know if she would be transferred after dealing with the Ma family.
Long Ruoli didn't give a definite answer: "Probably."

"So, Mr. Long, that's why you promoted Team Leader Jiang so she could continue working at RK?"

"Hmm, that's somewhat the idea."

Only then did Long Ruoli address Su Cheng's concerns.

First of all, Su Cheng, Zhang Yangwen, and even her so-called big boss were all transferred from Jingzhou Shengyue, so everyone must think they are on the same team.

Su Cheng can establish her authority by demoting people, and she can also establish her authority by promoting them, specifically by adjusting their job levels.

To some extent, this can also be considered Su Cheng's behavior.

Therefore, it does not diminish Su Cheng's authority.

"Mr. Su, you're so smart, how could you not have thought of that?"

"Alright, alright, Mr. Long, I didn't think it through."

"Mmm, don't get emotional, you have a lot of world to explore."

Su Cheng thought to himself, "Nonsense, of course I know my world is vast."

Long Ruoli explained to Su Cheng so patiently because she knew that Su Cheng had recently suffered a great shock, and her vigilance and wariness were far above the average level.

It's a bit like being paranoid.

Therefore, Long Ruoli needs to be more patient in gaining Su Cheng's trust, and not let him be as wary of her as he is of others.

Regarding the videotape.

She did indeed see it.

"Come with me to meet someone later."

Long Ruoli revealed her true purpose.

"Who?"

Su Cheng had a vague guess in her heart.

Does this mean he's going to meet President Bai soon?
I'm still a little nervous.

"What do you know about Atlantic Bank?"

Su Cheng was a little disappointed.

Isn't that President Bai...?

He began searching his memory for anything about the Atlantic Bank.

This is a bank originating from Portugal and plays a vital role in the financial system of Macau.

Following the Carnation Movement of 74, the bank was nationalized. In 01, it merged with the Portuguese Savings and Credit Bank. Subsequently, the Macau branch transformed into a local bank registered in Macau and retained the name Banco Atlântico to continue operating.

“The Ma family provided some support for the group’s actions this time, so you can give them some priority when dealing with the Ma family’s assets.”

Conversations between intelligent people should be concise and to the point.

Daenerys's so-called priority is to give the Yin family a little more weight in Su Cheng's allocation plan.

Long Ruoli left it to Su Cheng to decide how much "slightly" meant; she wouldn't disrupt Su Cheng's overall framework.

in the afternoon.

A fleet of Rolls-Royces picked up the two from the coffee shop and drove them to one of the Yin family's estates.

Private dinners are actually the highest level of hospitality that these upper-class people can offer.

A young, capable man who has just entered the high society of Australia and may have a huge influence in the future is often targeted for predation.

Their hunting tactics were limited to a few methods, which could be described as a set of three moves.

In the first stage, they will conduct a "qualification review" without making a fuss.

They don't talk about money or business directly, but rather use a series of carefully crafted rhetoric to assess whether the young man is "malleable" and can fit into their world, which values ​​tradition, taste, and rules.

This stage basically involves inviting participants to some public events.

Mysterious auctions, ancient museums that are not open to the public, and so on.

They might just look at a painting and start introducing it to the newlyweds, saying things like, "This painting used to hang in my grandmother's living room at the beginning of the last century," and so on.

This statement, seemingly sharing family anecdotes, actually conveys several messages:
My family has a long history of collecting.

We have weathered world-class storms.

Our understanding of art is ingrained in our bones, not something built with money.

They observe the newcomer's reaction to see if they continue discussing the artwork's artistic value or inquire about the price.

Once you pass the initial review, you'll move on to the second stage.

It will begin to allow newcomers to access the true core of their lives, a world that outsiders cannot glimpse.

For example, the handwritten invitations that Su Cheng received.

Weekend fox hunting activities, sailing races, and so on.

All activities are filled with unwritten rules.

What kind of hunting attire to wear.

What kind of tableware should we use?

They will send the most sociable young member of the family to accompany the newlyweds.

What appears to be warm hospitality is actually a subtle way of teaching newcomers the "rules" of high society.

Then they will discuss with the newcomers the impact of geopolitics and climate change on the global supply chain, or the investment potential of a niche artist.

If all of these are approved, then the final step of this stage will be to see if a marriage can be arranged.

After an event, the old-fashioned gentleman would bring his daughter, who had just graduated from Switzerland and was fluent in four languages, to the newlyweds.

They won't just say, "This is my daughter, I'd like you to get to know her."

Instead, he would say something like, "My daughter is currently working on a project about 'xx,' and she's very fascinated by your work. Perhaps you two could have a chat?"

If you're a rising star in the internet industry or a tech guru, then you should research topics related to the internet.

It's cutting-edge technology, so it's about researching scientific and technological topics.

Assuming Su Cheng works in the consulting industry, then the daughter of this established tycoon must be working on topics related to 'wisdom' and 'business'.

It satisfied Su Cheng's sense of superiority as a newcomer while creating a seemingly natural but actually carefully arranged opportunity for communication.

They are "investing" in the next generation's relationship.

If Su Cheng agrees to the marriage, then she will no longer be an outsider, but will begin a deeper strategic cooperation concerning the future.

At a high-profile political banquet, Su Cheng will be introduced by a seasoned gentleman to some influential figures.

A seasoned gentleman might say, "Let me introduce you to one of my very good young friends whose insights in the field of XX may offer unique inspiration for the bill you are drafting."

The title "young friend" not only conveys closeness but also establishes his status as the "elder" who introduced him.

He didn't directly ask for anything on Su Cheng's behalf, but rather positioned Su Cheng as an expert who could provide support in a certain area.

It both upheld Su Cheng's dignity and subtly demonstrated the ability of a seasoned gentleman to connect with the highest levels of power.

All of this is extremely demanding.

Because they were not just trying to please Su Cheng, but were also carrying out a "strategic acquisition" that would determine the rise and fall of their family for the next hundred years.

As the target of the "hunting," Su Cheng needs to carefully consider every step she takes.

Because every gift he accepted had a price tag on it.

Once these three steps are completed, Su Cheng will be considered a member of high society.

but.

Su Cheng's situation is special.

Many people speculate that Su Cheng has some connection with the Dihao Group.

Then there's no need for such a complicated review process; it can be omitted subjectively.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 are all bullshit and can be ignored and skipped.

They should arrange a marriage directly, even if Su Cheng has Down syndrome and is missing a chromosome 21.

The brand name of the Dihao Group is enough to attract countless established gentlemen.

Some are extreme, like Ma Ru and Ma Shuning, who do not hesitate to use extreme measures.

In fact, the Ma family initially treated Su Cheng quite well, and followed normal procedures.

But after being rejected by Su Cheng several times, the two young people became a little anxious and didn't want to let go of this treasure, which ultimately led to this result.

If Su Cheng didn't have the Emperor Group's backing, this might not have happened.

The Emperor Group is indeed very powerful, powerful enough to wipe out the Ma family without lifting a finger.

But if she had developed normally and interacted with people normally, perhaps Su Cheng would have entered high society in this way.

Being a son-in-law in the Ma family might mean having a higher status than being a son.

Achieving success in both career and family?

Whether it's love or not, Su Cheng doesn't know, but it's definitely true that Ma Shuning serves her to the point of ecstasy every night.

Once you enter high society, no one talks about love anymore.

Su Cheng's career might also be quite successful?

But then again, if it weren't for President Bai's introduction, the Ma family probably wouldn't have noticed him, and he wouldn't have known Ma Shuning.

Anyway, no matter what.

Everything that's happening to Su Cheng now is all that old man's fault!
If we hadn't set this precedent of raising children in poverty, there wouldn't have been so many messy and troublesome things later on.

Just curse the old man!

(End of this chapter)