Huo Ai lifted her head from the pile of documents, her gaze lingering on Dong Enyu’s face for a few extra seconds.
“What’s up with the corner of your mouth?” She pointed with her pen towards Dong Enyu’s left mouth corner, asking about the obvious bruise on her face.
Although it didn’t diminish her charm, the blue-purple mark was an eyesore to Huo Ai.
She was a perfectionist and didn’t tolerate any flaws, even in appearance.
Dong Enyu touched the corner of her lips in the direction Huo Ai pointed, and said calmly, “It’s nothing, just ran into a lunatic yesterday.” And not just any lunatic, Yong Le’s fighting strength was so fierce it made her heart tremble.
Was he planning to cripple her and take her back for interrogation? “Be careful next time, a scar would damage Coral Reef Group’s image,” Huo Ai said as she pushed the documents on the table forward, her slender fingers sliding over the data folder, stopping at a string of text.
“This is the shipment that arrived the day before yesterday.
Three buyers have contacted Shirley, and one seems to be from Wutang.” At the mention of Wutang, Dong Enyu immediately became serious.
Huo Ai’s meaning was clear, work had come knocking.
To discuss business, naturally, they had to find a good place for the transaction.
Coral Reef Group appeared to be a corporate enterprise on the surface, but it dealt with a wide range of businesses and also collaborated with many in the catering industry, so booking a restaurant was not difficult.
Today, Dong Enyu and Huo Ai brought five bodyguards.
When they entered the upscale seafood restaurant, the bodyguards stood guard outside, and they invited a guest who arrived earlier than scheduled.
When Dong Enyu saw the familiar figure at the main seat, her eye twitched involuntarily.
It was Han Ge… He was dressed in a light-colored suit, looking quite refined, but Dong Enyu knew he was a sinister man.
As for Yong Le, of course, she was present too.
She pulled up a chair and sat at Han Ge’s left rear, crossing her legs and folding her arms, watching Dong Enyu.
Her crimson eyes hadn’t moved away from Dong Enyu and Huo Ai since they entered.
She wasn’t in a hurry because when she saw that Yong Le didn’t show a surprised expression, she knew that her defection to Coral Reef Group had already spread in Wutang.
Just as well, she didn’t have to explain it again.
The two sat opposite Han Ge, and Huo Ai routinely introduced herself and also described Dong Enyu’s identity.
Han Ge didn’t show much reaction upon hearing it.
“Let Mr. Han take a look at the information.” Huo Ai, dressed in a black suit, looked elegant and understated.
Her tone was serious, making it clear that Dong Enyu was her subordinate, leaving no room for speculation.
However, Yong Le’s eyes shifted from Dong Enyu’s face to Huo Ai, her scrutinizing gaze obvious and not at all feeling impolite.
Dong Enyu nodded and immediately spread the data from her briefcase on the table, then pushed it forward to Han Ge.
As she looked up, she happened to meet Yong Le’s gaze, and unexpectedly, Yong Le waved at Dong Enyu, but of course, the woman ignored her.
She smiled so brightly, was she afraid others wouldn’t notice her… Dong Enyu pursed her lips, casually glancing out the window, completely ignoring Yong Le’s disappointed look.
“This price is too high.” Han Ge frowned immediately after carefully reviewing the data.
When he learned that Coral Reef Group was willing to release the goods in their possession, Han Ge immediately had Yong Le contact the person in charge at Haijiao.
Unexpectedly, things progressed smoothly, and a few days later, they entered into detailed negotiations.
However, he didn’t expect the person in charge to be a woman, and the “former fugitive” Dong Enyu was also present.
Han Ge pushed the documents back to Huo Ai, indicating the price was unreasonable.
“Does Mr. Han know what kind of goods these are? Although not priceless, this artist’s works are extremely rare.
All the ones I have are genuine, with authentication reports.
Discussing business with you at this price is already a 20% discount, but we want to establish a cooperative relationship between the two parties,” Huo Ai shrugged, her fingers sliding over the written data.
“This price is more than reasonable.”
She raised a faint smile, speaking as if it were true.
Han Ge pondered for a moment but still shook his head.
“I think compared to having your brothers directly rob our company’s goods, the cost in lives and funds would be less.” Huo Ai’s tone was calm, without a hint of provocation, but in Han Ge’s ears, it inevitably felt a bit sarcastic.
If Han Ge had only started dealing in antiques six months ago, it meant he had targeted Coral Reef Group six months ago.
Huo Ai didn’t impose severe sanctions, only wanting to block this unreasonable relationship through trade methods, which was already a significant concession.
Dong Enyu snorted lightly, feeling that Han Ge didn’t know what was good for him.
“I heard from Manager Huo that Mr. Han has quite a bit of research on art paintings, so you should be able to see the value of this batch of goods.
This time, Coral Reef Group automatically gave you a 20% discount on the transaction amount, as a meeting gift.
I believe Mr. Han should be very pleased.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t show it, just sign the contract.” She smiled as she pushed the contract forward, immediately feeling Han Ge’s glare, but Dong Enyu didn’t care.
She squinted her eyes and returned the smile, the two of them secretly competing.
Yong Le’s smile deepened upon hearing Dong Enyu’s voice.
Her eyes curved into crescent shapes, but when Huo Ai placed a hand on Dong Enyu’s shoulder, her smile gradually faded.
From happiness to playfulness, she carefully observed the interaction between Huo Ai and Dong Enyu, her eyes filled with hidden thoughts.
“Enyu, no need to make things difficult for Mr. Han.” She slightly increased the force, pulling Dong Enyu’s leaning body back to her seat.
One played the bad cop, the other the good cop.
If Dong Enyu applied pressure, Huo Ai would timely relieve Han Ge.
Han Ge glanced at the two of them, then returned his attention to the documents on the table.
He knew Huo Ai was right.
Compared to using force to seize, legitimate transactions could save more manpower and money.
Plus, after Qi Ge was killed, financial support naturally decreased significantly.
If he had to bear all the loss costs, it would be too burdensome… However, cooperating with Coral Reef Group also meant acknowledging the relationship with Haijiao.
If there were problems with the accounts between the two parties, it wasn’t something someone like him could handle.
Although he was making money for Wutang by running goods, from Dong Enyu and Huo Ai’s words, it was indirectly confirmed that Haijiao hoped to establish a long-term cooperation with Wutang.
Besides giving him a meeting gift, what they wanted was a connection.
The motive behind this transaction was not simple.
“Mr. Han is indeed a cautious person,” Huo Ai knew Han Ge’s concerns and didn’t continue to urge.
“Mr. Han has three days to consider.
During this time, we will naturally contact other buyers.
If Mr. Han doesn’t express interest, we will sell this batch of goods to other interested parties.
Is that okay?”
“No problem.” Han Ge nodded, he indeed needed time to think it over.
Upon hearing this, Dong Enyu pushed the contract forward with a smile and said, “I’ll leave this contract with you.
If you change your mind, remember to contact us as soon as possible, so the fat sheep doesn’t get hunted by someone else.” As she said this, her gaze inadvertently glanced at Yong Le, as if reminding Han Ge not to waste this great opportunity, or reminding Yong Le not to let the fat sheep be hunted by others.
One tone, two implications.
Han Ge adjusted his glasses, took the contract Dong Enyu pushed over, and quietly examined it.
Huo Ai didn’t miss Dong Enyu’s ambiguous attitude.
She didn’t stop her, only gave her a brief glance with her slightly lowered eyes.
“We’ll be waiting for good news, we’ll take our leave now.” Although the deal wasn’t concluded, they achieved the desired effect.
Huo Ai nodded to Han Ge and Yong Le, also noting the wild heat in Yong Le’s eyes.
Even though she didn’t know the past between Yong Le and Dong Enyu, from that hostile gaze, she could guess a bit.
“Goodbye.” This time, Dong Enyu only said it to Han Ge, not even glancing at Yong Le before leaving.
As the familiar figure walked further away, Yong Le’s expression was very displeased, like a child throwing a tantrum for not getting a reward.
She had been happy because of Dong Enyu’s comment, “So the fat sheep doesn’t get hunted away,” thinking it was a hint towards her.
But unexpectedly, he didn’t even look at her before leaving.
What was this? Playing hard to get? Yong Le was always someone who acted faster than she thought.
Just as she stood up, Han Ge called her back.
“Yong Le!” Han Ge called her sternly, and the woman shot him an impatient look but didn’t defy him.
“I don’t care about your personal life usually, but this time it’s about Wutang and the Coral Reef Group.
I hope you don’t offend people on that side, or I won’t have a leg to stand on.” Yong Le seemed like Han Ge’s subordinate, but everyone in the underworld knew that Han Ge’s reputation was built by Yong Le.
Essentially, her status was higher than Han Ge’s, but she had no ambition and never thought of surpassing Han Ge or simply removing him to take his place.
Han Ge was wary of this, so he usually didn’t interfere with Yong Le’s life unless it threatened Wutang or himself.
“You’re still as cowardly as ever, Han Ge,” Yong Le scratched her flamboyant red hair, the row of colorful earrings on her ear flashing, which annoyed Han Ge a bit.
“Don’t worry, I won’t make Haijiao an enemy.
I just want to catch up with an old friend.
Besides, I accidentally hit her mouth yesterday, so I need to apologize.” “She’s no longer with Wutang, whether she’s lost her memory or whatever, don’t provoke her!” Han Ge didn’t want any more complications.
Just the fact that Dong Enyu had come back to life was enough of a headache, and now with the Coral Reef Group backing him, it seemed like there would be a lot of trouble in the future.
So he told Yong Le not to get involved… But when he saw the dark red eyes of Yong Le, he felt a bit afraid.
“Is it so difficult for you if I go see an old friend, Han Ge?” Yong Le casually picked her ear, speaking nonchalantly.
Han Ge was a bit apprehensive about her question.
How could he not know Yong Le’s nature? Arrogant and domineering, not to mention her chaotic personal life often required Han Ge to mediate and clean up the mess.
She didn’t care whether it was men or women, and her carefree attitude towards life left him helpless.
But he had never seen this side of Yong Le, making him believe she was just going to catch up with an old friend? Impossible.
He knew very well what Yong Le intended to do with Dong Enyu.
However, he also didn’t miss seeing Huo Ai put his hand on Dong Enyu’s shoulder…
“I promise I won’t beat up Huo Ai, is that reassuring enough?” Yong Le said as she walked out, shrugging as a sign of compromise.
Han Ge wanted to call her back, but Yong Le turned around and smiled, “I’ll be back soon.”
