My American magical life
Chapter 460 - 460 71 Even the Worst Collaboration is Better than Confrontation

460: Chapter 71: Even the Worst Collaboration is Better than Confrontation 460: Chapter 71: Even the Worst Collaboration is Better than Confrontation CEO Cheng had two goals in running an identity business: one was to generate some cash flow, and the other was to introduce some beneficial elements to America.

As a result of unexpected twists and turns, his side business of identity trade had flourished even more than his main business.

Treating the identity business as a special project, then Gru, Geweil, and their backers like Niu Sen and Temir, among others, could be considered the financiers, with CEO Cheng being the organizer.

Initially, CEO Cheng had chosen Elder Li as the project supervisor of the identity business—after testing him in several ways.

But as the game grew bigger, to the point where even the Governor of California might have given his personal approval, the project supervisor had now changed from Elder Li to Eris.

The project supervisor of such a big project had both money and resources, but had to bear even greater responsibilities.

That’s why Eris spoke up today, but Eris was not a small fry like Elder Li or Chen Zihao; those minor characters could leave whenever they wanted.

As an entry-level big shot, Eris didn’t have the luxury to step back—was CEO Cheng expected to be the reserve fall guy if Old Eris stepped down?

The bigger the project, the bigger the figure needs to be when serving as the fall guy.

From a risk control perspective, Old Eris was the best candidate for the fall guy.

“Eris, I understand your concerns, but you need to realize that this is the price.

I introduced Gru to you, I sorted out Wolf for you, and you also took money from the identity business.

If trouble really arises, we won’t abandon you, at most you’ll be locked up for half a year and it won’t affect anything, so relax.”

At most, locked up for a little over half a year.

It won’t affect anything.

So relax.

For Eris, CEO Cheng seemed no different from a godfather at this moment—everyone wishes to reap the benefits without bearing any responsibilities.

“Chan, we talked about this before; you could take care of Wolf’s campaign promotions, he…”

The West Coast agent understood that he couldn’t escape being the fall guy in this identity business project.

So he chose to shift the conversation, but CEO Cheng furrowed his brows and cut him off.

“I’ve already discussed this matter with Wolf, Eris, and I believe the compensation I’ve given you is more than enough.

You’re now working for the Niu Sen family and the Temir house; all these resources have come through me.

Don’t be too greedy, OK?”

Having silenced Eris to the point where he dared not speak further, the bored CEO Cheng finally turned his attention to Temir.

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The black-haired wealthy woman had arrived with Geweil; they were probably the most influential guests present today, such that even Gru, the groom, personally attended to them.

This showed that in the corrupt cop Gru’s mind, these two individuals mattered far more than his transgender wife.

Mi’er was his pathfinder, and Geweil was the brother of his boss Niu Sen; each of them could decide his fate.

While he was rapidly advancing in the shadows, he still maintained the utmost respect for Temir in public.

Geweil seemed to say something to him, and Gru smiled awkwardly before departing.

CEO Cheng, along with many other attendees, watched the offspring of the two American shareholder families, yet none of them could see through Temir’s real intentions.

“Temir, Gru is really not bad, he’s a good guy.”

Geweil’s brother never mentioned Mi’er’s maneuver to him, so he merely assumed that Mi’er and Gru had a normal relationship.

With this information gap, his behavior today was like a dumb donkey.

“Yes, excuse me, I’ve just seen a friend, please help yourself.”

Shabi, I will lose my temper if I endure you one second longer!

I’d rather talk more with your brother, and you’re just a pitiful old fool!

CEO Cheng, with a smile, clinked glasses with CEO Temir and spoke to Eris.

“Go help yourself to some food, Eris.”

Riel and Sun Xuewen were enjoying their meal; on such occasions, only the fools knew only to eat.

Regrettably, in CEO Cheng’s sight, Eris also seemed to have been tagged as fit only for eating.

Having sent Old Eris away, Temir waved a hand dismissively at CEO Cheng and sighed.

“You’re a bit arrogant.

Although Eris may not be much of a figure, your attitude…

isn’t great, Chan.”

“I’ve brought an interested investor to Lisa’s company, how about that?”

Fetching a glass of wine for the black-haired wealthy woman, CEO Cheng cheerfully replied.

Since it was a formal occasion, Temir, as the heavy backer for Gru, had to maintain her stance and thus maintained a serious expression from the moment she walked in.

But the smug look on CEO Cheng’s face was incredibly irritating, especially when he hit the sensitive spots for Temir with his words.

You stole my best friend, you poached my staff, and you two are forming a clique to isolate me.

How dare you brag in front of me?

The black-haired wealthy woman’s bias was large.

It was CEO Cheng who had poached people, but it was largely Lisa’s own decision; he just gave her a little push.

And he didn’t have even a hint of a ‘villain’s triumph’; he was just wearing a standard social smile.

“Who did you swindle this time?”

The words were harsh, and of course CEO Cheng couldn’t admit to them—mainly because he hadn’t done anything of the sort!

How can you malign someone innocently?

“Mi’er, in good conscience, I have to remind you, I’m not a swindler, and the investor I found is no fool.

Benny Donce, he’s also been invited by Gru today.

Have you heard of him?”

Though he seemed to be asking about Benny, CEO Cheng was actually alluding to Gru.

“Ha, Benny, you’re calling him an investor?”

Temir didn’t tell CEO Cheng about the meaning behind Gru’s series of operations; instead, she focused on Benny.

This guy was the prince of the West Coast social circle, but Mi’er hadn’t expected that Benny would get involved with CEO Cheng.