roccoschili Chapter 69 Clash at the Banquet
Chapter 69 Clash at the Banquet
The city lights shone brightly at night, and a high-level business banquet was held in a luxury hotel. Celebrities gathered, and amidst the clinking of glasses, a contest for power and profit unfolded.
Lin Chuyue wore a well-tailored dark green dress that accentuated her elegant and capable demeanor. Holding a glass of champagne, she moved through the crowd with a faint smile, yet maintained a sense of aloofness.
Gu Yanchuan followed beside her and said in a low voice, "President Zhao's agent may show up tonight, and this banquet is his best opportunity."
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over the crowd: "No matter who it is, as long as he shows up, he can't possibly escape unscathed."
As the two were talking in hushed tones, a familiar, deep voice came from the side: "Miss Lin doesn't seem to like this kind of occasion."
Lin Chuyue looked up and saw Li Zhanchuan, dressed in a black suit, standing not far away with a wine glass in his hand, looking at her with a calm but meaningful gaze.
She smiled slightly, her tone tinged with a hint of teasing: "President Li seems to be handling this with ease, much more so than I am."
Li Zhanchuan smiled slightly and walked closer: "After all, this kind of occasion is just part of the game. And Miss Lin, this is not your main battlefield."
Gu Yanchuan frowned slightly, subtly turning his gaze to Li Zhanchuan: "President Li, did you also come here specifically to watch the game tonight?"
Li Zhanchuan met his gaze and smiled faintly: "It's not really watching, just participating occasionally and taking a look at interesting situations."
Lin Chuyue sensed the tension between the two and broke the silence with a light laugh: "If President Li has the time, why don't you tell me if there are any targets worth noting tonight?"
Li Zhanchuan glanced down at her, his eyes deep: "Miss Lin's goal seems to be very clear, I don't need to say more."
Lin Chuyue narrowed her eyes, picked up her wine glass, took a small sip, and said meaningfully, "President Li seems to know so much, does that mean you already know something?"
Li Zhanchuan looked at her, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said in a reserved tone, "It's just a guess. However, I'm even more looking forward to Miss Lin's performance."
Lin Chuyue's heart stirred slightly. The man in front of her was unfathomable, but it was impossible to completely rule out his goodwill.
"If Mr. Li has any suggestions, please speak frankly." Lin Chuyue put down her wine glass and looked directly at him.
Li Zhanchuan's lips curled slightly, his tone low: "I don't have any suggestions, but I'd like to remind you that President Zhao is not Shen Fang. His methods are more covert, so you need to be more careful."
These words were like a gently plucked string, striking Lin Chuyue's nerves directly.
"I will remember President Li's reminder." Lin Chuyue nodded slightly, then changed the subject, "However, President Li should have already told these things to my people, right?"
Li Zhanchuan was taken aback, then chuckled lightly: "It seems that Miss Lin is even smarter than I thought."
Gu Yanchuan, who had been silent all along, finally spoke, his tone revealing a hint of wariness: "The relationship between President Li and President Zhao doesn't seem to be simple either, does it?"
Li Zhanchuan turned his head and looked calmly at Gu Yanchuan: "President Gu seems very interested in my network of connections."
Gu Yanchuan returned the gaze calmly: "As partners, it is necessary to understand the background of opponents or allies."
Li Zhanchuan chuckled lightly, not answering directly, but turning to look at Lin Chuyue: "Miss Lin, someone may give you a difficult task tonight, but I believe you will handle it well."
Lin Chuyue raised her eyebrows, a half-smile on her face: "Then thank you for your blessings, President Li."
The two looked at each other for a moment, then Li Zhanchuan raised his glass and said in a low voice, "Good luck, Miss Lin."
After saying this, he turned around and blended into the crowd, leaving Lin Chuyue and Gu Yanchuan standing there.
"What exactly is Li Zhanchuan up to?" Gu Yanchuan asked in a low voice, his gaze following Li Zhanchuan's departing figure.
Lin Chuyue's gaze was complicated: "He kept trying to probe indirectly, but the information he revealed was very valuable."
Gu Yanchuan frowned slightly: "We can't be sure which side he's on."
Lin Chuyue gently shook her head: "It's not important. There's always something to consider in what he said. Now, let's focus on tonight's goal."
Gu Yanchuan nodded, and the two of them plunged back into the crowd, searching for any clues about General Manager Zhao's agent.
Standing at the other end of the crowd, Li Zhanchuan took in everything. He picked up his wine glass, a dark and ambiguous emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Lin Chuyue, how far can you go?" he muttered to himself, then turned and left the banquet hall, disappearing into the night.