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Chapter 747: Chapter 316 Good Friends, Win-Win Cooperation
Zuo Zongcai cheerfully went to manipulate Gu Tongshu.
He was methodical in his approach, not directly discussing the matter with Gu Tongshu but first roping in Wang Lezhi.
In his words, Su Huai was a very sensible kid.
"He respects your sister-in-law a lot and didn’t make any demands. He just hopes that Yueyue can have more freedom to do what she likes..."
What is the art of indirect suggestion?
What is being a top strategist?
Look at Zuo Zongcai!
Wang Lezhi, charmed by his words, beamed with joy. "Yes, yes, yes, he really is a good kid. I wasn’t wrong about him!"
Gu Tongshu coldly observed, not believing a word.
"Wait a minute, clarify first, how are you going to give Yueyue more freedom?"
"Well, he didn’t specify that," Zuo Zongcai said calmly, and then subtly set the trap. "But personally, I feel the two kids have a strong desire to do something together..."
How sharp is Gu Tongshu? His alertness instantly peaked, and he flatly refused.
"Su Huai, I admit he has some capabilities, but what can Yueyue do? She can’t even take care of herself; it’s nonsense!"
Zuo Zongcai ignored him and spoke to Wang Lezhi instead.
"Yueyue is indeed not suited for clerical work, but she could be an investor, supporting Su Huai from a broader perspective..."
"Hmm, that makes sense," Wang Lezhi contemplated and nodded thoughtfully.
Zuo Zongcai continued to stir the pot. "Xingyu is in a phase of rapid expansion. Getting involved now would make Yueyue Su’s angel investor, and Xingyu their joint venture. If they miss out now, the two might find less and less in common professionally..."
"Right, right, right!" Wang Lezhi clapped his hands enthusiastically. "It’s all thanks to you for considering everything!"
Zuo Zongcai immediately seized the moment. "Su Huai is only 20 years old, when normal people his age are learning about love. But he’s different; he’s in a phase of business explosion, focusing most of his energy on his career. So, to keep his heart tied, relying on just the school hours is far from enough..."
This infuriated Gu Tongshu, who glared fiercely.
"Why should my daughter Gu Tongshu be the one to tie down that Puppy’s heart?!"
"Don’t interrupt!"
Wang Lezhi immediately shut him down, then kindly continued with Zuo. "Zuo, go on, don’t mind him."
However, Zuo Zongcai decided it was time to stop while he was ahead. "I’ve got nothing more to add; after all, it’s your family matter. I can only offer a reminder, and honestly, I do see a lot of potential in Su’s kid. I doubt anyone else could bring Yueyue more happiness."
It’s just about making tea, isn’t it?
As if nobody else knows how to brew it...
Gu Tongshu’s eyes widened in anger, pointing at him shakily: "F*ck! Zuo Xiaokou, aren’t you being a bit too heartless?"
Zuo Zongcai shrugged off the accusation.
Heartless? I’ve lost quite a bit of money though.
Wang Lezhi slapped Gu Tongshu, having made up his mind.
"I think Zuo’s idea is spot on. Since Su is busy with meaningful work, letting Yueyue take more initiative isn’t bad. Humans can’t have their cake and eat it too. We’re the ones needing a favor from Su Huai; why should he stay at school under your command every day?"
Gu Tongshu was left speechless.
That’s just the way it is; as a father, he needed to decide what was more important.
So, even though he knew Zuo Zongcai was helping Su Huai swindle him, he still had to grin and bear it.
Who asked his precious daughter not to hang out with others?
"Fine," Gu Tongshu glowered at Zuo Zongcai. "What does he want?"
"It’s not about what he wants; the little Su didn’t set any conditions."
Zuo Zongcai shook his head, giving nothing away, stressing an all-or-nothing approach.
Gu Tongshu managed a cold sneer through gritted teeth. "Heh, heh!"
Zuo Zongcai leisurely continued, "Just personally speaking, couldn’t you allocate some cash to help Yueyue set up a platform, then transfer over those company shares that would benefit Xingyu, allowing her to influence Su Huai through this platform?"
Oh great, showing your true colors, huh?
Gu Tongshu clenched his teeth, his mind racing.
He needed to think a few things through before deciding.
The first question: What exactly does Zuo Zongcai want?
To aid Su Huai in swindling him, to get back at him for last time’s blood-sucking episode, and to enjoy the drama.
The second question: What exactly does Su Huai want?
To gain benefits, to fleece, to develop Xingyu.
The third question: Do we have any room to resist?
No.
Wife + child + key right-hand men + father-in-law and mother-in-law = better to lie down and take it now to suffer less later.
The fourth question: Is this a bad thing?
Not particularly good, but not bad either.
The Puppy would surely use his resources to grow his company, but it’s unlikely he’d take things to the extreme.
It’s certain his precious daughter can’t outplay him, but looking at it another way, spending money to keep such a promising young man on a leash isn’t a bad deal.
Ugh! Why the hell tether him?
Consider it paying for services!
Gu Tongshu was indeed a top-tier smart man—quick to react, stable in thought, strong in emotional control.
If it hadn’t involved his precious daughter, a loss of a few hundred million or even a few billion in business wouldn’t even faze him.
But in the end, it did break his defenses.
I get all this, but why should I spend money to subsidize that little thug?!
Before he had time to catch his breath, Wang Lezhi made the decision.
"Great idea! My dear, it’s time to unlock Yueyue’s control rights. Let the kids sort things out themselves from now on. It’ll save you the hassle of always clashing with Su..."
