The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 306 - 306 306 Tonight Sleep on the Couch with Me

306: Chapter 306: Tonight, Sleep on the Couch with Me 306: Chapter 306: Tonight, Sleep on the Couch with Me The next morning, in the Ningzhou business district, where the Ningzhou branch of Mu Group was located.

In the office of the General Manager of Mu Group’s Ningzhou branch, Luo Zhongjun.

“Minister Ling, Vice President Lin, it’s been too long.

Last night, I had intended to personally go to the airport to welcome you, but as my wife was giving birth, I had to suddenly arrange for someone else to do so.

To my surprise, they got the time wrong and failed to meet you both; I am truly sorry.

However, rest assured, I have severely punished them, and such an incident will absolutely not happen again.”

Although Luo Zhongjun, a man nearing his forties, spoke apologies, his entire demeanor was all smiles, his face showing not the slightest hint of remorse, and his bottom had not once left his executive chair.

“We’re all family here, there’s no need for General Manager Luo to take it to heart.

Before our arrival, Head Mu specifically mentioned that General Manager Luo is an elder, and over the years, the survival of the Ningzhou branch has all been thanks to your hard work.” Ling Weiwei did not get too upset by Luo Zhongjun’s attitude, but instead, slightly smiling, she subtly tugged Lin Fei to signal him not to act impulsively.

“Oh?

Did Head Mu really say that?!”

“Of course, General Manager Luo, do you think I am falsely conveying imperial edicts?”

“Not at all, not at all.

Minister Ling, Vice President Lin, please take a seat; I will have my secretary make tea for you.” Ling Weiwei’s veiled flattery clearly struck a chord with Luo Zhongjun.

The previously somewhat insincere smiles on Luo Zhongjun’s face genuinely blossomed as he stood up to greet Ling Weiwei and Lin Fei to sit down, not forgetting to signal his secretary to prepare tea for them.

“Minister Ling, Vice President Lin.

Forgive my directness, but do you bring any special mission on this trip?” After settling into the reception area and exchanging pleasantries, Luo Zhongjun cut straight to the chase, trying to pry out the purpose of Ling Weiwei and Lin Fei’s visit.

“What mission?

General Manager Luo is overthinking it.

Head Mu feels that the Ningzhou branch has suffered losses in the past two years.

Hence, Vice President Lin and I have come to see if there’s a need for financial support from headquarters.

Before coming here, I had my concerns, but seeing General Manager Luo has put me entirely at ease.

In my view, Head Mu’s worries are completely unfounded this time; under your leadership, General Manager Luo, I’m afraid the Ningzhou branch doesn’t need any special allocation of funds for support.”

“Minister Ling, your words don’t do justice to our situation, these past two years have been truly hard!” Ling Weiwei had barely finished speaking when the previously upright and composed Luo Zhongjun’s demeanor collapsed, his words even taking on a whining tone, “In the previous years, when the market competition wasn’t so fierce, we could still hold on.

But from the year before last, competition suddenly became much more intense, if it wasn’t for the fact that I had to shamelessly beg our old clients, our company would’ve barely made it through last year!”

Ling Weiwei’s delicate eyebrows slightly frowned, and her soft cherry lips parted, “General Manager Luo can’t be joking, right?

When I walked in, the company atmosphere seemed quite positive.”

“Ah, Minister Ling, you’re not aware – that’s all just a show for outsiders.

The company’s performance is already poor, and if we didn’t maintain a good working atmosphere, the bank would have given up on us and sent someone to press for loan repayments long ago.

If Minister Ling doesn’t believe it, I can have my secretary bring the company’s financial documents from the past two years for your review right now.”

“I usually do management work; I don’t quite understand financial matters too well.”

“Minister Ling, you are too modest.

Within the Mu Group, who doesn’t know that Minister Ling is just behind Head Mu as a talented businesswoman?

I believe that after reviewing the past two years’ financial documents, you will understand our difficulties.”

As Luo Zhongjun spoke, he stood up and took the phone from his desk, gesturing for his secretary to bring in the financial documents he mentioned.

Soon after, two young and attractive female secretaries of Luo Zhongjun brought in two large piles of files, filling up nearly half of the guest table.

Pointing to the documents on the table, Luo Zhongjun introduced them to Ling Weiwei and Lin Fei, saying, “These are all the financial documents of the company from the past two years, some are the external financial statements, and the rest are for internal communication and can’t be seen by outsiders.

I’d like to ask Minister Ling and Vice President Lin to review them, I believe after you two have gone through them, you’ll understand how difficult the past two years have been for us.”

“When I left the company, Head Mu specifically instructed that this business trip is to be fully managed by Minister Ling, so she can review it on my behalf.” Financial statements and such did not interest him, Mr.

Lin, the high-ranking official.

Even if Mr.

Lin wanted to help his wife, President Mu Shanshan, with something by reviewing the Ningzhou branch’s financial materials, he felt incapable.

If it were not for the pretext of a business trip, and the fact that the beautiful minister Ling Weiwei had insisted on not letting him go when they left the hotel, Mr.

Lin would have decidedly not accompanied Ling Weiwei to this place to partake in Luo Zhongjun’s insincere courtesies.

Losses, profits, and such were matters for President Mu Shanshan, his wife, to worry about.

The only reason why Mr.

Lin accompanied the beautiful minister Ling Weiwei to Ningzhou on a business trip was to enjoy a world of just the two of them.

Although, since Ling Weiwei needed to work and couldn’t accompany Mr.

Lin in enjoying this private world.

Nonetheless, there’s still Ning Qi in the hotel.

“To be honest, General Manager Luo.

I’m not too well-versed in these financial materials, but I trust in your character.

Since you mentioned the company is having difficulties running, I believe you must have your challenges.

With that said, once I return to the hotel, I will call Head Mu.

I trust Head Mu will certainly not refuse to provide financial support for the Ningzhou branch, to help General Manager Luo through the current predicament.” After a cursory glance at the financial documents, Ling Weiwei made a decision that was sure to excite Luo Zhongjun.

“Thank you so much, I’m truly grateful to Minister Ling.

And of course, to Vice President Lin, both of you are truly the saviors for me, and for our entire Ningzhou(branch) company!

If I’d known it would be like this, I would have gone to the airport last night to welcome you both no matter what.

No, no, you must give me a chance to apologize.

I’ll have my secretary book the best hotel in the city right now, for a welcoming feast to wash the dust off your journey!”

Luo Zhongjun, who had received Ling Weiwei’s report requesting Mu Shanshan to provide financial support to the Ningzhou branch, became much more enthusiastic compared to when they first met.

“I’ll pass today; I still need to report back to President Mu.

Once I’ve helped Mr.

Luo secure President Mu’s financial aid, there’s plenty of time for Mr.

Luo to treat us to a meal.” Declining Luo Zhongjun’s dinner invitation, Ling Weiwei stood up, ready to leave with Lin Fei.

“Please wait a moment,” Luo said.

“Your visit today gave me, Luo, a great surprise, and I feel obliged to prepare a surprise for each of you as well.”

With that, Luo Zhongjun stood up, walked to his desk, took his checkbook, signed two checks for a million each, and returned to hand them to Lin Fei and Ling Weiwei.

“Please consider this a small token of my appreciation.

I’d be grateful if you could speak well of us to President Mu and help secure more financial assistance.

Once the deal is done, I, Luo, will have a more substantial thank you!”

…

“I’ve realized that you women can be quite vicious sometimes.” Having left the Mu Group’s Ningzhou branch, Lin Fei turned Ling Weiwei’s jade-like shoulders to face him and spoke deliberately, word by word.

Ling Weiwei’s pretty eyes turned cold as she stared at Lin Fei.

“What do you mean?!”

“Nothing much.

I just feel a bit sorry for that Mr.

Luo.” While speaking, Lin Fei took the hidden camera pinned to the woman’s collar and the miniature recording pen hidden in her pocket from Ling Weiwei’s chest.

“How did you find out?!” Ling Weiwei, who had thought Lin Fei was trying to take advantage of her and was considering whether to dodge and not give Lin Fei the chance, was dumbfounded when Lin Fei discovered the hidden camera and recording pen that she considered well-concealed.

As Mu Shanshan’s top confidant, tasked with investigating the Ningzhou branch’s sudden losses over the past two years, Minister Ling had conducted extensive research before her trip.

The research included the entire Ningzhou branch’s business scope, financial status, personnel structure, and even the personal character and preferences of Luo Zhongjun, the general manager.

Through thorough research, Ling Weiwei had a clear idea of the branch’s current situation and had gained some understanding of Luo Zhongjun himself.

Knowing all this, Ling Weiwei was aware that if they followed the usual investigation route, she and Lin Fei would likely return empty-handed.

Thus, after careful consideration, Minister Ling decided to do the opposite and use the pretense of financial support to entice Luo Zhongjun into exposing himself.

The footage of the Ningzhou branch’s fraudulent financial records for the past two years captured by the hidden camera, the million-dollar checks Luo Zhongjun gave her and Lin Fei, and the conversations recorded by the miniature recording pen were enough to provide evidence to the police of Luo Zhongjun’s embezzlement and help Mu Group eradicate Luo Zhuongjun, the toxic tumor.

All of this was designed solely by Minister Ling from beginning to end.

She thought her plan was flawless, but Lin Fei saw through it.

“How I figured it out is none of your business.

What I want to know now is, do you want these two items back?”

Having spent several years in the International Mercenary World, dealing with top special agents and spies from various countries, Lin Fei, the great officer, had seen plenty.

Ling Weiwei’s little tricks might fool a novice like Luo Zhongjun, but it was wishful thinking to escape the discerning eyes of Lin Fei.

“Give them back to me, quick.”

Considering the vital importance of the hidden camera and miniature recording pen for the successful removal of Luo Zhongjun, the toxic tumor, it was self-evident that Minister Ling absolutely needed to keep them in her hands for peace of mind.

Seeing Ling Weiwei’s urgency, Lin Fei smiled, showing his teeth.

“I can give them back, but I have one condition.”

“What condition?!”

“Tonight, keep me company on the couch.”

As soon as Lin Fei finished speaking, Ling Weiwei, who had regained her composure, blushed deeply on her previously fair and delicate face…