amaotonovel Chapter 913: Military Advisor or the Mastermind?
Chapter 913: Military Advisor or the Mastermind?
Chapter 913: Military Advisor or the Mastermind?
Shenzhen Trade Bank, Zhao Hui’s office.
"Xiao Qin, please sit down."
From the moment he entered the door, Zhao Hui had been looking at Qin Hao.
"Thank you, Zhao Xing." Qin Hao sat upright opposite Zhao Hui.
The secretary came in with two cups of coffee. As soon as he put them down, Zhao Hui said, "Go ahead and do your work. Close the door."
After the secretary left, Zhao Hui picked up a cup of coffee and took a sip: "I remember you and Tao Wuji were classmates, right?"
"Yes, we entered Shenzhen Trade Bank for internship in the same year, and then worked as colleagues in the business hall for two years." Qin Hao followed up Zhao Hui's words.
Zhao Hui nodded: "Then you two should have a good relationship."
"It was indeed good before, but since I joined the public affairs department, Tao Wuji has begun to distance himself from me, even though he doesn't say it."
"Oh, so do you think it's his problem or yours?"
Qin Hao spread his hands: "People are always moving forward, but they are walking different paths. Forcing the other party to walk side by side with you is painful for both parties. It is better for each of you to walk your own path. Looking back many years later, you may find that the path you thought was right at the beginning is actually wrong."
Zhao Hui laughed and scolded: "Sly guy, are you here to lobby for Su Jianren?"
"Zhao Xing, you overestimate yourself. Don't you think your situation is more dangerous than Su Xing's?" Qin Hao smiled indifferently and then retorted.
Zhao Hui frowned: "Oh? Then tell me, what kind of situation Su Jianren and I are facing now."
"First of all, Shenzhen Trade Bank just parachuted in a new president, and he wanted to divide your cake with others as soon as he took office. Although you easily resolved it, your conflict has become public, and there is no possibility of reconciliation. A higher-ranking official can crush a person to death. Once he finds your loophole, he will not hesitate to punish you to death."
"Zhao Xing, your ability is among the best in the entire Shenzhen Trade Bank, but your personality also determines that you have offended many people, and some of them are powerful leaders. Your failure to be elected as the president this time is enough to prove this."
Looking at Qin Hao who was talking freely, Zhao Hui was not angry at all. Instead, he said in an appreciative tone, "Now I know why Su Jianren would use you so much."
"However, Su Jianren probably didn't tell you that he has violated many rules over the years, and Xie Zhiyuan has a lot of evidence against him."
Qin Hao smiled faintly and said, "So, this is the prerequisite for you, Zhao Xing and Su Xing, to join forces."
"Oh? There is no hatred between Xie Zhiyuan and me. Why must I join forces with Su Jianren to deal with Xie Zhiyuan?" Zhao Hui asked back.
"Does Zhao Xing dare to say that he has no feelings for Zhou Lin? If that were the case, you wouldn't have stopped the waiter from calling the police when Su Xing beat up Xie Zhiyuan."
Zhao Hui frowned: "Su Jianren even told you this?"
Qin Hao pointed to his ear and said, "Su Xing was wearing headphones and on a voice call that day, so I heard your actions very clearly."
Zhao Hui suddenly realized: "So the 'master' behind Su Jianren is you."
"I'm not really an expert, I just give you some reminders from time to time."
Zhao Hui fell into a brief silence, then shook his head: "I don't deny that I like Zhou Lin, but this is not enough to motivate me to kill Xie Zhiyuan."
"What if we add Dai Xing?"
Zhao Hui's face darkened, and he stared at Qin Hao with sharp eyes: "What does this have to do with Dai Xing?"
Qin Hao met Zhao Hui's gaze without showing any weakness, and said word by word: "Xie Zhiyuan is the culprit who killed Dai Xing."
"Zhao Xing, don't lie in front of a real person. You already knew about this, so why are you hiding it?"
Zhao Hui's mind was spinning, wondering how the young man in front of him knew this secret. Dai Xing's death was probably inferred by Miao Che after he used his internal audit authority to investigate every loan business signed by Dai Xing. There was no real evidence, otherwise he would not have let Xie Zhiyuan get away with it until now.
"How do you know that Dai Xing's death is related to Xie Zhiyuan? I'm afraid Su Jianren doesn't know this either."
"I naturally have my own information channels, so there's no need for Zhao Xing to ask about this." Qin Hao said mysteriously.
After pondering for a long time, Zhao Hui suddenly looked up and stared at Qin Hao with a sharp gaze: "What is Su Jianren going to do?"
"This depends on everyone working together to find a solution. Xie Zhiyuan is extremely greedy, and none of the money he earns is completely clean. It shouldn't be difficult to catch him."
"Okay, I can cooperate with Su Jianren, but I also have a condition." Zhao Hui said word by word: "You also have to help me kick Li Sen out."
"no problem."
Seeing Qin Hao agreed so readily, Zhao Hui frowned: "Don't you need to go back and discuss it with Su Jianren before giving me an answer?"
"This is a condition that is beneficial to both parties. Su Xing will figure it out." Qin Hao said lightly.
Zhao Hui suddenly realized that he had underestimated the young man in front of him. Before this, he had always thought that Qin Hao was at most Su Jianren's military advisor. In fact, Su Jianren had been completely controlled by the other party. Perhaps even Su Jianren himself did not realize this.
"Xiao Qin, do you have any idea to come and help me?"
Just as Qin Hao put his hand on the door handle and was about to open the door and go out, Zhao Hui suddenly said.
"Let's talk about it when everything is settled and Zhao Xing is promoted." Qin Hao replied directly without even turning his head.
Looking at Qin Hao's departing back, Zhao Hui suddenly smiled.
Qin Hao hadn't even sat down when he returned to the corporate department. A colleague with a gossipy look on his face came to him and asked what Zhao Xing wanted to talk to him about.
Qin Hao made up a random excuse to fool his colleagues, but the more he did so, the more they felt that there was something wrong and they began to make associations.
"You think Zhao Xing is just trying to steal Su Xing's girlfriend?"
"It's very possible. Otherwise, why would you call him over for no reason and talk to him for such a long time?"
"That's not right. I remember Tao Wuji was recommended by Zhao Xing, right? If someone is to be promoted, it should be Tao Wuji, right?"
"You have to have achievements to be promoted, right? Tao Wuji has been in the public affairs department for so long, has he made any achievements? Qin Hao's performance is always among the top three in the public affairs department every month."
Tao Wuji's heart sank to the bottom as he listened to his colleagues' discussions. Others only knew that he was recommended by Zhao Hui to the corporate department, and they thought that he had a deep relationship with Zhao Hui. Only he knew that he had only helped Zhao Hui with a small favor, and the other party saw that he was capable, so they wrote a letter of recommendation.
"Could it be that Zhao Xing also likes this kind of flatterer?"
In Tao Wuji's opinion, the reason why Qin Hao was valued by Su Jianren so quickly was largely because Qin Hao was good at flattery, but Tao Wuji couldn't understand why the upright Zhao Hui would fall for it.
"Xiao Tao, how are you doing recently? Are you busy?"
Tao Wuji felt his shoulders sink and when he turned around he saw that it was the deputy manager, Lao Ma, who was also his mentor in the corporate department.
"I'm not busy. If you need me to do anything, just let me know."
Lao Ma smiled with relief: "Okay, since you are not busy, then help me sort out the information."
"Oh well."
After a busy day, when it was almost time to get off work, Lao Ma came to Tao Wuji's workstation.
"Xiao Tao, thanks to you for your help today, don't leave after get off work, I'll treat you."
Tao Wuji waved his hands quickly: "Master, there's no need to do this. I have nothing to do anyway..."
"Why do you look down on your master? I can still afford to treat you to a meal. It's settled." After saying this, Lao Ma left without caring about Tao Wuji's reaction.
Tao Wuji had no choice but to explain the situation to Tian Xiaohui on WeChat.
Tian Xiaohui sent a pouting emoticon: "Okay then, I'll go back to my mom's place tonight."
After get off work, Tao Wuji got into Lao Ma's Cadillac.
"Master, this car's audio system has been modified, right?"
Lao Ma said proudly: "Of course, I have a full set of imported German RS audio. Together with the sound insulation inside the car, the modification cost hundreds of thousands of yuan, which is almost as good as my car."
Tao Wuji couldn't help but secretly gasp: "So expensive?"
"Master, this set of speakers is almost as much as your annual salary. You are really willing to spend that much."
Lao Ma said nonchalantly: "Hey, I don't have any other hobbies, I just like listening to music. Every night when I get home from get off work, I will park my car in the underground garage of our community and stay there for half an hour before going back."
Tao Wuji smiled bitterly when he heard this: "If it were me, I wouldn't be willing to do that. I don't even know when I can get enough for the down payment on a house."
Old Ma's eyes lit up, and he pretended to comfort her: "In fact, the salary in our public sector is quite good, but if you want to buy a house in Shanghai, it is indeed a bit difficult. The housing prices have risen too much now."
"Of course, if you can get promoted to my position, buying a house is not a big deal. If you tighten your belt, it should be no problem to pay a down payment with one or two years' salary."
Tao Wuji's eyes were somewhat dim: "I don't even have any business now, let alone a promotion."
As Lao Ma parked the car, he consoled her: "How long have you been in our corporate department? You're already impatient? It took me half a year to transfer to the corporate department before my master gave me a small order to try my hand."
Tao Wuji muttered, "Why does Lao Qin have so many business opportunities when he first joins the corporate department?"
Old Ma's eyes lit up, and he pretended to sigh: "Alas, there is nothing we can do. He has a backer. Ordinary employees like us with no background can only rely on our qualifications to get promoted."
"Apart from this, is there no other way? Gold will always shine, right?" Tao Wuji got out of the car behind Lao Ma in a depressed look.
Old Ma sneered: "Hasn't anyone told you that gold itself doesn't shine, it just reflects light?"
"When I was young, I was just like you. I thought that as long as I could perform well, my boss would notice it. But what happened? Those who worked with me and had good backgrounds were promoted. I have worked hard for so many years and only became a deputy manager. I don't know if I can even get rid of the title of deputy manager before I retire."
"Ability is useless. The key is whether you have a backer. Look at Xiao Qin who joined the company with you. He is now enjoying the shade of a big tree. Even I have to report to him."
As they were talking, the two came to a private room. At first, Tao Wuji thought that Lao Ma had invited other clients and he was just there to keep them company.
As a result, when all the dishes were served, he found out that Lao Ma had invited him alone.
"Master, there are too many dishes here. It will be a waste if we can't finish them all."
"It's okay. If we can't finish it, we can pack it up. I just want to have a few drinks with you, Xiao Tao."
Helplessly, Tao Wuji could only risk his life to accompany the gentleman. His alcohol tolerance was no match for Lao Ma, a veteran in the alcohol battlefield, and he soon became drunk.
Lao Ma patted Tao Wuji on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Tao, I'm actually very optimistic about your abilities and have wanted to arrange some business for you for a long time."
"But Su Xing and Xiao Qin have told me to leave you alone several times, and I can't do anything about it."
Tao Wuji stood up excitedly after hearing this: "Why? How did I offend them? Why do they suppress me like this?"
"Xiao Tao, don't you understand this? You were recommended by Zhao Xing to the Public Affairs Department, and Su Xing doesn't get along with Zhao Xing. Su Xing must think that you are a nail planted by Zhao Xing in the Public Affairs Department. How can he let you get involved in business?"
Old Ma looked drunk, but there was a sly look in his eyes: "And that Xiao Qin, do you know why he suppressed you?"
"He knows you, he knows you are capable, and he is afraid that you will replace him, so these two are in cahoots with each other."
Tao Wuji drank a lot of wine and his body was staggering. He held on to the table with both hands to avoid falling down. However, the remaining trace of rationality in his mind made him shake his head and refute.
"But Lao Qin gave me the Sunshine Project a while ago."
"He has evil intentions. The Sunshine Project is a small-scale project with no collateral or guarantees. If you lend out such a loan and cannot get it back, it will be a bad debt and will be recorded in your file."
Tao Wuji looked at Lao Ma in confusion: "Master, do you mean that Lao Qin deliberately set a trap for me to fall into?"
"Isn't it obvious? I advised you that day, but you refused to listen. I couldn't make it too clear in front of so many people." Lao Ma pretended to be regretful.
Tao Wuji also began to doubt Qin Hao for a moment.
Seeing that it was working, Lao Ma added fuel to the fire: "If you don't believe me, just wait and see. Once Henghui Technology is at risk of bad debts, he will immediately withdraw the loan and ask Henghui Technology to repay the loan. Once Henghui Technology goes bankrupt, this bad debt will be held against you forever."
Tao Wuji was shocked and sobered up: "Then what should I do?"
"If he is unkind, don't blame you for being unjust. If you want to protect yourself, the best way is to overthrow them." Lao Ma persuaded patiently.
Tao Wuji shook his head after hearing this: "No, I can't do this. Old Qin won't do this to me."
"Silly boy, he has a knife on your neck, and you are still speaking well of him. When he takes down the knife, you won't even have a place to cry."
"Master, I..."
Lao Ma leaned close to Tao Wuji's ear and whispered, "Find a way to get the key to Xiao Qin's drawer and give me a random document from it. Don't worry about anything else."