The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 463 - 463 463 Lin Fei Stunned by the Opened Door

463: Chapter 463: Lin Fei Stunned by the Opened Door 463: Chapter 463: Lin Fei Stunned by the Opened Door Near noon, at Mu Group’s headquarters, the Moongaze Building.

VIP reception room.

Chattering and laughter filled the air.

The four already acquainted with one another, and with Mu Group and Red Valley Group in the honeymoon phase of their cooperation, found common topics with ease, whether discussing life or work matters.

Usually busy with their respective jobs, it was rare to have such an opportunity to openly talk shop, so naturally, they took full advantage to speak their minds.

Especially the two beauties, Shen Peini and Ling Weiwei, they considered delaying as much as possible for Mu Shanshan, the “iceberg president.”

The two women certainly weren’t stingy with their words in the conversation.

With Shen Fanghua, an executive director familiar with Su Qinglan, present, there was no chance for an awkward silence.

“Enough, we’ve talked plenty today.

It’s almost noon, and I wouldn’t feel right staying any longer.

I appreciate you, Director Shen, making the trip to accompany me.

And thank you, CEO Ling and Director Shen, for putting aside work to chat with me.

Regardless of whatever it is that’s kept President Mu from coming back to the office, having had such a lengthy conversation with you all has made my visit worthwhile.

If the three of you don’t mind, I’d like to extend an invitation for lunch as thanks.

After we eat, if President Mu can make it back, then great.

If not, I can always come again tomorrow.”

Having built the vast Red Valley Group, Chairman Su Qinglan, a gem in the business world, had long since understood the intrigues of the corporate landscape.

One executive director and two department heads who seemed idle but stayed with her in the reception room made it clear to the astute chairman that President Mu Shanshan, “the iceberg,” was most likely held up by something and couldn’t rush back to the office anytime soon.

Had this been before the alliance between Red Valley Group and Mu Group, Chairman Su Qinglan might have taken more offense.

But now, in the midst of their corporate honeymoon, and with her ambiguous relationship with Lin Fei, she felt somewhat apologetic towards President Mu Shanshan, to a degree.

Therefore, she didn’t take great concern over President Mu’s failure to return in time for their meeting.

Having her suspicions confirmed by Chairman Su Qinglan, Executive Director Shen Fanghua, and the two beautiful department heads, Shen Peini and Ling Weiwei, exchanged glances.

They realized that they could no longer keep up the pretense and delay, and Director Shen Fanghua then candidly admitted with a touch of apology.

“I knew we couldn’t fool Chairman Su.

Since you’ve pointed it out, you’ve spared us from having to continue playing host.

As generous as you are, Chairman Su, and considering that we are at our company today, if we allowed you to host, it would not sit well with us.

And if President Mu came back and heard about it, she would likely be displeased.

If you don’t mind, please allow me the opportunity to treat you to a meal today.”

“Director Shen, since you’ve put it that way, I can only graciously accept.”

After all, they were at Mu Group, and Chairman Su Qinglan naturally wouldn’t insist on turning the tables and inviting the three of them for a meal.

Her previous suggestion was merely a tactful way to give Director Shen Fanghua and the others an out.

She wouldn’t earnestly compete with Director Shen Fanghua over hosting a meal.

“I’ve waited quite a while, so if possible, could you tell me where President Mu has actually gone?”

Who hosts is a minor matter.

Chairman Su Qinglan was clearly more concerned about where President Mu Shanshan, “the iceberg,” had been delayed and why she still hadn’t made it to the meeting after so much time.

“To be frank, we would also like to know.

We are just as curious about what’s kept President Mu from coming to the office for such a long time.”

For Chairman Su Qinglan’s curiosity, Shen Fanghua and the other two ladies were obviously quite eager to know the answer as well.

After all, if it weren’t for Mu Shanshan, that icy CEO not showing up at the company, they would not have all set aside their work to gather in the reception room and chat with Chairman Su Qinglan, this enchanting beauty.

“Are you saying that CEO Mu didn’t come to the company at all, and you have no idea why she didn’t show up?”

As the words spilled out, Chairman Su Qinglan’s phoenix eyes involuntarily fixed on Ling Weiwei, the beautiful department head.

Ling Weiwei, the beautiful department head, was known as CEO Mu Shanshan’s number one confidante, which was hardly a secret in Zhonghai’s business world.

Anyone who had a basic understanding of Mu Group knew this.

“Chairman Su, I’m not hiding anything from you, even CEO Mu’s secretaries have no idea why she didn’t come to work today.”

Seeing that Chairman Su Qinglan’s questioning gaze was directed at her and that Shen Fanghua and Shen Peini were also looking her way, Ling Weiwei, the beautiful department head who was also in the dark, could only shake her head with a bitter smile.

“As I understand it, given CEO Mu’s character, she would not miss coming to the company without good reason.

Could it be that she’s encountered some sort of emergency?

Director Ling, have you tried calling CEO Mu’s home?”

Unable to get a clear answer from Ling Weiwei, the beautiful department head, Chairman Su Qinglan frowned slightly and couldn’t help but ask out of concern.

“Chairman Su, earlier when I excused myself to go to the restroom, I actually went to make a call.

I tried CEO Mu’s cell phone and her home phone.

No one answered either, and by the second time I called her cell, it was turned off.”

As Ling Weiwei, the beautiful department head, finished speaking, Shen Fanghua, the executive director, also began to show signs of anxiety and spoke up first, “Has someone been sent to CEO Mu’s home?”

Ling Weiwei nodded, “Yes, to be cautious, I also contacted Cao Zian, the head of the Security Department, asking him to accompany CEO Mu’s secretary on shift today to check on her.

Based on the timing, they should already be there.”

…

Meanwhile, just as Ling Weiwei, the beautiful department head, had estimated, Cao Zian, the head of Mu Group’s Security Department, accompanied by Mu Shanshan’s personal secretary, was driving to the Purple Garden Pavilion, where Lin Fei and Mu Shanshan were located.

“Chief Cao, could it be that CEO Mu is not at home?

We’ve been pressing the doorbell for so long; if she were home, she should have come out by now, right?”

Shen Xuan, who had pressed the doorbell several times, spoke with a hint of worry to Cao Zian standing beside her.

Cao Zian, also furrowing his brows, was about to speak when the villa’s door opened.

With the sound of the door, came Lin Fei’s somewhat impatient questioning, “Why on earth are you ringing the doorbell so early in the morning?

What’s the—aah?”

His words cut off mid-sentence as Lin Fei, shuffling in slippers, saw who was standing outside his door: it was Cao Zian and Shen Xuan.

Lin Fei was stunned…