The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 473 Breach of Contract
"What?!" The voice on the other end of the phone changed tone.

"Director Zhang, we can't transfer the money anymore." Zhou Yaqin's tone was calm but firm. "Now the trend of 'following the crowd and asking for money' has already started. A bunch of people are eyeing the opportunity and are afraid that others will take advantage of them."

Sending money now would not only be irresponsible to investors, but it would also push more people into a fire pit!

After a long silence on the other end of the phone, there was a dejected sigh, and then the call ended.

The sound of the bank card tapping on the table snapped Zhou Xiaoqin back to reality.

This card was personally handed to her by Zhao Xiaochui before he left.

The child's intention was to have a backup plan, in case the funds exceeded the budget, or in case of unforeseen circumstances like today, so that there would be a way to cope.

But Zhou Yaqin held the card tightly, showing no intention of using it.

Because she knew in her heart that the project had already failed the moment Zhao Xiaochui decided to break the rules and act unpredictably. Putting any more money into it would just be throwing money into a bottomless pit.

Zhou Yaqin chose to follow Zhao Xiaochui and work hard together for a healthy retirement and a second spring in her career.

She wasn't there to hide behind this young man's wings and live a comfortable life as "General Manager Zhou" enjoying the glory!

Thinking of this, she gripped the bank card tightly, and the last trace of hesitation in her eyes vanished completely.

This money isn't unusable, but it needs to be spent in a different way. The authorities have done everything they can; now, the most unpredictable thing is the hearts and minds of individuals.

"You brat..." she muttered with a low laugh, but her eyes were unusually bright. She picked up her phone and called Ou Xiaokui.

……

A deep exploration, in the headquarters lobby.

Zhang Xuan crossed his legs and leaned leisurely against the leather sofa in the rest area, looking at Ou Xiaokui who was on the phone not far away with a confident expression.

He was determined to succeed in what he was doing today.

Because the massage parlor's major investment in the textile industry upgrade project was in deep exploration.

This mega-project, which unites all industry leaders and targets core technologies such as "digital twin hub of chain weaving," "AI full inspection quality system," and "zero-carbon energy AI management and control system," has the most lucrative part—the upgrade and reconstruction of the software system—falling into the hands of DeepExploration!
A five billion dollar advance payment with no strings attached! A mountain of pure silver piled up there—who wouldn't be envious?!

But Yu Xiaoning, that ungrateful woman, was completely unyielding and wouldn't listen to reason! She stubbornly held onto that money.

Ou Xiaokui hung up the phone, a relieved smile on her face.

She went to the rest area, ignoring the smug Zhang Xuan, and said to Yu Xiaoning:

"As Mr. Zhao Xiaochui's authorized representative and personal financial officer, I hereby formally notify your company:"

She paused deliberately, making sure every word hit Zhang Xuan's heart:

"Regarding the industrial upgrading projects for core technologies such as the 'chain digital twin hub,' 'AI full inspection quality system,' and 'zero-carbon energy AI management and control system,' all cooperation on the software system portion is hereby unilaterally terminated immediately."

"Please inform the finance department immediately, Mr. Yu," she said, turning to Yu Xiaoning, her tone businesslike yet meaningful, "to return the 5 billion yuan prepayment to the Hammer Investment account within three working days."

"you dare!"

Zhang Xuan sprang up from the sofa, his composure shattering instantly, replaced by a flushed rage. He pointed at Ou Xiaokui, his voice rising with agitation:
"Unilaterally breaking the contract? This is a breach of contract! A blatant breach of contract!"

"I'm reporting to headquarters immediately! I'll hold Smartisan Investment accountable for breach of contract!" he practically roared. "And I'll request the strictest review of Smartisan Investment's qualifications and fund flows!" Ou Xiaokui just looked at him indifferently, as if watching a clumsy performance.

“Mr. Zhang, if the boss had invested this money in DeepExploration back then, your company would have been out of the picture long ago, and you wouldn’t have the right to swagger around here.”

Ou Xiaokui took a deep breath, looked at Zhang Xuan's pale face, and spoke with a mixture of incomprehension and sarcasm:
"Your company has already gained such a huge advantage, why are you still not satisfied? Are you determined to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs?"

She shook her head slightly, her gaze sharp as a knife:

"Since you're so eager to seize power, then we won't invest any more money, and we won't proceed with the project. Let's part ways. Once the company's funds run out, we're willing to assume the responsibilities of the major shareholder. You can keep this empty shell if you want!"

Zhang Xuan's face turned from white to green, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Mimicking his arrogant demeanor, Ou Xiaokui deliberately took a step closer, tilted her head, and asked in an innocent and curious tone:

"Representative Zhang, there's something I'm really curious about—"

"Why didn't you show up when our boss was around?"

"Do you think... that once the boss is gone, everything will be set right and you'll go back to the work habits you're most familiar with?"

The smile on her face vanished instantly:

"But have you ever thought about..."

"If we back down now and follow your rules, wouldn't we be the ones who get completely taken advantage of and kicked out in the end?"

Zhang Xuan didn't answer. He grabbed his briefcase with trembling hands and staggered toward the door, not even bothering to call out to his assistant behind him.

The stark contrast between his flustered and bewildered figure and his arrogant demeanor upon arrival drew silent applause from many present.

However, remembering what Ou Xiaokui had just said, the R&D staff became uneasy again.

"He's finished."

Yu Xiaoning looked at the gate, shook her head, and said.

Ou Xiaokui didn't reply, but glanced at her sideways and asked, "Why didn't you call to report it?"

"Report what?" Yu Xiaoning asked, puzzled.

"Report what just happened!" Ou Xiaokui pointed at the front desk and said angrily, "If you had called earlier, you wouldn't have had to put up with this for so long!"

“President Ou~” Yu Xiaoning replied with a wry smile, “If I report the Deep Exploration business directly to ‘that person,’ it’s like skipping five levels. That person might not care, but the five people in between could make my life miserable!”

"Oh~" Ou Xiaokui understood what she meant, nodded, and then asked curiously, "Under what circumstances can I make a phone call directly?"

Yu Xiaoning looked at her meaningfully: "If Xiaochui has any problems or needs help, you can tell me directly, or even talk to him directly through me."

"..."

Upon hearing that she could speak directly with that important figure, Ou Xiaokui, who had been exuding confidence just moments before, instantly deflated like a punctured balloon.

"Hehe~ I was just kidding, Mr. Yu, you're busy!" She quickly forced a smile, laughing as she backed away. "Remember to transfer that payment! See you later!"

(End of this chapter)