Chapter 230: A Bump In The Joint Venture

“Go on upstairs.” Baili Bin stopped beside the building, looking at Gu Xiqiao. His usually cold face was soft, and he gave a sigh after a while.

He finally understood why Jiang Shuxuan was acting like a mother hen when it came to her now.

If Jiang Shuxuan had been here to hear the words that Fu Xuejun had just uttered, he would most likely have made his move, and no matter what he did, it was an easy feat for him to just have her slapped to death.

If it was anyone else other than Gu Xiqiao, he was sure the person wouldn’t have reacted the way she did.

Gu XIqiao glanced at Baili Bin. “Brother Baili, thank you.”

“Hurry and go,” Baili Bin replied, nodding his head. He watched the elevator door closed slowly, his face instantly darkening after she was out of sight.

“Young Master,” Uncle Tai stood beside Baili Bin, looking at the light above the elevator doors that signaled it going upward. The surprise on his face had yet to ease. “Miss Gu, she… she really is…”

When Baili Bin had found out about Gu Xiqiao’s identity, the only person he had told was Baili Qu. He had never revealed his findings to anyone else in the Baili family, and Uncle Tai was hearing this for the first time. He still couldn’t collect himself when they reached back to the community area that they lived in.

Baili Bin turned around, taking out his phone, only giving him a nondescriptive ‘hm’ in response.

Hearing the affirmation from Baili Bin, Uncle Tai felt like lightning had struck his brain.

“Where is the fast boat that Grandpa had brought here?” Baili Bin stopped in his tracks suddenly, turning to ask Uncle Tai.

Uncle Tai was in a daze as he replied, “The fast boat was initially planned on being a gift to Miss Jiang Tong for breaking through the 62nd floor. It’s one of the treasures that the Baili family has left, but the clan leader intercepted the plan of the clan elders before it could happen. It’s in your study.”

He had thought that the reason Baili Qu worked hard on collecting all the interesting things for Gu Xiqiao, was in order to thank her for saving the young master.

Today, Baili Qu had sent someone to deliver the previous treasure here. It was one of the most valuable treasures that the Baili family had left, apart from the ancient array book that had been handed down through the generations. The elders had wanted to give this treasure to Jiang Tong, most likely because they admired Jiang Tong’s terrifying powers and potential. Being able to break through the 62nd floor from the 50th in just a month’s time, that was already an amazing feat that shocked the entire martial arts world.

People from all the major families were coming forward with gifts for their family, and the Baili family were no different.

But he didn’t expect Baili Qu to pull something like secreting the precious treasure away like this. After this incident, Baili Qu’s reputation and prestige in the entire Baili family might become worse than before.

“Young master, according to the news from the family, the elders seem to be extremely displeased with you and the clan leader.” Now that he knew Gu Xiqiao’s identity, Uncle Tai was more cautious. He had already liked Gu Xiqiao as a person, and even if she didn’t have this prestigious identity, it was still worth it, giving her the fast boat.

Baili walked into the opposite building, replying lightly, “Don’t bother about them, we have more important things to do.”

Compared to those elders, of course the matter regarding Gu Xiqiao was more important. Uncle Tai hurried to catch up to the younger man.

***

Gu Xiqiao returned home and went into her room immediately. The data and information that the system had sent to her were all already entered into it. She immersed herself in the study of the complex data and began to do some calculations.

Naturally, she wasn’t aware of another bloody storm that had taken the internet.

‘The Actress Named Gu, Lover Snatcher’, ‘Bullied Girl Forced Out From ‘Divergent Path’ Crew’, ‘For A Millenium, Get Out Of The Industry’, ‘Get Out Of ‘Divergent Path’ Crew’…

There were countless similar named topics popping out, and a large number of Internet Water Army had also appeared on the internet.

(Verified) Famous Dig King: I heard that a certain actress is from A University, and an artist. However, her character leaves much to be desired. Pictures speak for themselves right? The first picture is a Bugatti, the second is a Maybach, and the third is a Ferrari. The fourth picture is a military Hummer. In just ten days, she has changed four cars. [JPEG] [JPEG] [JPEG] [JPEG]

“I’ve heard of this person early on, it’s the newcomer that Director Cheng wants to promote right? Why is the internet being flooded with this person recently!”

“To the person who commented, there’s evidence of her bullying a newcomer. Really a sh*tty person, attached link http…”

“How can this person still be in the circle? Get her out!”

A large wave of news sprung up on Weibo like bamboo shoots after a rain. This was the first time that Gu Xiqiao had been slandered to this extent.

With such a big movement, the crew of ‘Divergent Path’ naturally also received the news, and a lot of people were looking for Cheng Zhou suddenly.

“Director Cheng, look at these keyboard warriors! Miss Gu hasn’t signed on with any PR of any companies, what do we do?” A young girl asked, her face flushed with anger as she showed Cheng Zhou her phone.

The slander on the internet had no impact on the crew members themselves, and they still treated Gu Xiqiao the same way they usually did.

Cheng Zhou had been woken up by a call from Song Guanjing this morning, and the other had told him the exact same thing he was hearing now.

He glanced at the phone, a calm expression on his face. “Little Gu has sent me a message this morning. Don’t worry, she’s fine.” Worried about that girl? If she didn’t dig a hole to bury someone, that was already considered to be good! You’re worried about someone doing that to her?!

After saying that, Cheng Zhou took out his own phone to show the girl the message that Gu Xiqiao had sent him. “It’s better to browse through Weibo when you have time, there should be a lot of slander in Little Gu’s Weibo.”

Seeing the black and white text message, the crew members were assured. They obviously recalled Gu Xiqiao’s capabilities the last time this had happened.

So they turned to Gu Xiqiao’s Weibo, and started picking fights with those trolls instead.

On the other side of the set, Sheng Yin was reading her script. Her assistant hurried over, showing her phone to Sheng Yin. “Sister Sheng, look at what Movie Emperor Li Yu and Movie Empress Song Guanjing have posted on their Weibo, they are standing firmly on Gu Xiqiao’s side.”

Sheng Yin took a glance, and sneered. “I didn’t expect them to be this loyal. However, there is no turning around this matter. Just wait, it won’t be long before the female lead of Divergent Paths will be changed.”

“What do we do?” Sheng Yin’s assistant held the phone in her hands, a mixed expression on her face. .The entire crew was posting on Weibo, even the usually indifferent Du Yixin was also doing the same. If it wasn’t for this, the two of them wouldn’t have known how much loyalty Gu Xiqiao had inspired among the crew.

Sheng Yin took up her phone again, posting another Weibo with a malicious smile on her face.

“Siste Sheng!” Seeing the Weibo post by Sheng Yin, the assistant couldn’t help the surprised exclamation. She was adding oil to the fire, and after this Weibo post, there would likely be another storm on the internet.

“Do you know Fu Enterprise?” Sheng Yin asked, tapping her fingers on the table as she looked at her state her assistant was in.

Fu Enterprise’s fame had sent a shock through the Imperial Capital in recent days, their new successor’s talents were agile and their strategies sound. The profits from the plans were also extremely high, and there were many companies that were scrambling to cooperate with them, according to the financial news reports. The assistant knew this of course, only that Fu Enterprise was a little too far away from her grasp.

“Miss Gu is the daughter of the Fu family, as well as the heir to Fu Enterprise.” Sheng Yin smiled at this. “Do you think that Gu Xiqiao will be able to stand against her?” Now was the time to rise, she had been planning for so long, if today wasn’t the day, then when would it be?

No matter how talented Gu Xiqiao was, could she be on par with the entire Fu Enterprise, who was one of the chaebol in the Imperial Capital?

Hearing Sheng Yin’s words, the assistant relaxed. “Congratulations, Miss Sheng.” Rubbing shoulders with Fu Enterprise would ensure that they didn’t need to worry about resources in the future, do they even need to worry that she wouldn’t be popular later on?

“Cut! Sheng Yin, what the h*ll are you doing? If you don’t want to shoot then tell us, I, Cheng Zhou, won’t force you!” Cheng Zhou was pissed at Sheng Yin, they had been shooting this scene almost ten times, and every single time she made the same blunder. Cheng Zhou’s patience had already run out.

Sheng Yin had a bargaining chip in her mind, and she wasn’t concerned about a minor third female role in Divergent Paths. With Fu Enterprise, she didn’t need to worry about her future anymore. Hearing Cheng Zhou’s words, she felt that he was deliberately insulting her, and so she said, “Director Cheng, I need to rest today!”

“Sheng Yin, think about it properly,” Cheng Zhou controlled his anger, looking at Sheng Yin as he spoke in a lowered voice.

Sheng Yin smiled mockingly at Cheng Zhou, not saying anything. She went into the dressing rooms to change her clothes, and left without even removing her makeup.

After leaving the set, Sheng Yin immediately made a call. The other side picked up after a few rings, and she hurriedly said, “Miss Fu, I’ve done what you asked.”

The two exchanged a few words, and after cutting off the call, Sheng Yin was satisfied Fu Xuejun had said that she would inject the investment into Divergent Paths immediately. Just wait, Cheng Zhou would be crying on his knees, begging her to return tomorrow!

***

At Fu Enterprise, Fu Xuejun was quick to grab the reins at the top. Outsiders were all amazed at this business prodigy, especially at her age. Such skills at an age less than twenty, it had not only impressed the entire Fu Enterprise, but also others out in the world.

If it was a veteran businessman who developed Fu Enterprise this way, they wouldn’t be as surprised as they were. The reason they were surprised was because she was doing it at such a young age. In time when she has been immersed in the business world, she would definitely be an extremely formidable foe in the future.

Today was a day to bid for Fu Enterprise’s new investment case, and Fu Xuejun was heading the entire project. Countless people from other companies were at their doors, waiting for this.

Jing Shenyu was also one of them. He had seen the plans that Fu Xuejun had drawn up, the profits from it would be huge, and more importantly, it was a government project. No wonder countless people were clamoring for it.

Many people came to bid in the morning, and Jing Shenyu watched his opponents from the side as he waited for Fu Xuejun to arrive.

At this time, his phone started ringing. It was that crocodile financial friend of his.

“I heard that you’re going to be bidding for the joint venture with Fu Enterprise?” The friend got to the point right after he picked up.

Jing Shengyu smiled. “I’m already at Fu Enterprise, wish me luck!”

“It’s better if you don’t.” His friend’s tone was serious, there was no humor in it at all.

“I say, aren’t we old friends? Are you trying to stop me from succeeding? It was hard for me to get this opportunity, do you think I’m the same as you, always able to secure a deal with Nine Heavens?” Jing Shenyu’s eyes widened, if it wasn’t that he had known his friend for more than ten years, he would have hung up the call already.

“I’m saying this for your own sake.” The financial tyrant frowned, his voice lowered slightly as he continued, “Didn’t Fu Enterprise have a collaboration contract with Nine Heavens last time? I just learned today that the contract has been canceled, so there is definitely something wrong with Fu Enterprise. Please don’t jump on the boat.”

Jing Shengyu hung up the phone, a thoughtful look in his eyes. He respected Nine Heavens, and he had a fear of them too, especially the company’s methods. If he were brutally honest with himself, even if there were ten Fu Enterprise, it wouldn’t be enough to stand against Nine Heavens.

When he thought of this, he made his decision, immediately getting up and leaving the place.

“President Jing has been scared off.” The other investors in the area watched Jing Shenyu leave, and they smiled at each other. One less competitor was obviously a good thing in their books.

At the same time they couldn’t help but whisper inside, ‘What a blockhead’.

Jing Shengyu, who had been labeled as a ‘blockhead’ by the others stepped out of the building and into the blinding sun. Although he had lost a chance to make money, he somehow couldn’t help but feel like a burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

The minutes later, Fu Xuejun entered the building.

“Miss, apart from Dongfang Finance, all the reporters from the other financial networks are absent due to other engagements.” A middle-aged man behind her reported dutifully.

Only Dongfang Finance? What were all the other reporters doing? Fu Xuejun frowned, but the bidding was more important right now, and she brushed away the concern she felt.

Fu Xuejun’s desire of taking over Fu Enterprise was getting stronger now, especially after Fu Wei had learnt of Gu Xiqiao, she was even more nervous about the entire thing.

Luckily, Fu Wei was busy investigating N City and had no time to look at Fu Enterprise. This bought Fu Xuejun the time that she needed.

The bidding went smoothly, and Fu Xuejun selected three investors to enter the agreement with. “The joint venture is already in progress, I hope that the funds can be invested as soon as possible.”

“Don’t worry, Miss Fu. I have already transferred the funds to your finance department.” The three partners then signed the contract, and the funds exchanged hands soon after.

The secretary whispered something into Fu Xuejun’s ears, and her smile deepened. “Happy to be working with you.”

The four of them smiled at each other, preparing to throw a banquet in celebration of their collaboration, when the meeting room door was thrown open suddenly. One of the directors of Fu Enterprise had burst in, a harried look on his face as he exclaimed, “Miss Fu, there’s a problem with the joint venture!”