My Multiple Identities Revealed After Marrying the Bigshot
Chapter 290: Moving Places

Chapter 290: Chapter 290: Moving Places

"For areas of interest and promise, Chengzhou only acts as an investor, holding a minor stake and does not interfere with the operations of those companies." Zhou Shuyan explained, "After all, Chengzhou invests in so many companies that it would be impossible to interfere even if we wanted to."

"Chengzhou invests in Little Pink Book simply to facilitate the future opening of more Chengzhou systems to Little Pink Book." Zhou Shuyan explained, "This includes Chengzhou computers, Chengzhou mobile phones, and a range of intelligent devices designed and produced by Chengzhou, all incorporated with Little Pink Book. These actions extend far beyond what a support program could achieve."

"Nowadays, computers and mobile phones are increasingly moving towards smart technology. So who’s to say that TVs won’t also become smart? Or that mobile phone screens can’t get bigger?" All of these were Zhou Shuyan’s plans.

Yet, such things couldn’t be achieved overnight; they needed to be developed step by step.

But ultimately, they would need to advance to that stage.

Others might take one step and plan three steps ahead.

But Zhou Shuyan had always taken one step and planned hundreds, even thousands of steps ahead.

He had mapped out a direction for Chengzhou’s development early on.

Everything happening now was to reach that staged destination.

"In essence, Chengzhou intends to develop jointly with Little Pink Book. As Chengzhou’s smart devices advance, so should Little Pink Book, allowing it to stay one step ahead with Chengzhou." Zhou Shuyan said, "Of course, this also carries certain risks. If Chengzhou halts its progress, the development of Little Pink Book might also be constrained."

"That’s actually great, I didn’t expect Chengzhou to be so magnanimous." Lu Youxi said, seemingly ignoring Zhou Shuyan’s last remark.

"Before Chengzhou contacts you to discuss this matter, you might want to consider whether to agree or how to negotiate terms with them," Zhou Shuyan said.

"I agree, this is a great opportunity," Lu Youxi said. "I am currently short on investment."

Zhou Shuyan hadn’t expected Lu Youxi to agree so quickly, so he said, "I thought you wouldn’t agree."

"Well, did you not say that Chengzhou is only responsible for investing? They don’t interfere with our operations. Chengzhou always casts a wide net and never goes beyond a reasonable investment ratio," Lu Youxi said. "Moreover, a deep collaboration with Chengzhou is beneficial for us."

"With Chengzhou’s innovation in smart devices, if we can immediately keep up with Chengzhou’s updates and get ahead of the market by a large margin, that would be highly advantageous," Lu Youxi said. "We might even develop some other products with Chengzhou’s help. We definitely cannot rely solely on Little Pink Book."

"Do you have that much confidence in Chengzhou?" Zhou Shuyan was a bit surprised.

"Of course." Lu Youxi nodded.

"Good, then before Chengzhou contacts you, you could think about how to negotiate terms that are more favorable for you," Zhou Shuyan was utterly lacking any awareness of betraying his own company.

"As for Zhou Xueyi..." Zhou Shuyan frowned and speculated, "Although he is a director of the company, he does not hold a substantial position in the company. He is currently in charge of a supervisory group set up to occupy him. Ostensibly, it allows him to monitor various departments within the company, but in reality, he has no real power. Even if he does inspect, no one listens to him. Even if he submits reports, others are found to verify."

"He probably heard about Chengzhou Technology’s intention to invest in Little Pink Book and wants to disrupt Chengzhou Technology’s plans in advance," Zhou Shuyan analyzed Zhou Xueyi’s motives laboriously.

"But since he’s a shareholder of Chengzhou Group, doesn’t he profit from Chengzhou’s earnings? What benefits could disrupting Chengzhou’s plans have for him?" Lu Youxi was puzzled.

"He just wants to rise to power, thinking that if Chengzhou falls, he can rise," Zhou Shuyan clicked his tongue, "Who knows what goes on in his mind."

"Let it be; this matter doesn’t concern us," Lu Youxi was indifferent. "Although you and Zhou Xueyi share the surname Zhou, you have no connection with Chengzhou anyway. I just need to ensure Zhou Xueyi doesn’t try to manipulate me or use me as a scapegoat. I’ve agreed to meet with him; we’ll see what he really wants then."

Under other circumstances, Zhou Shuyan would have suggested accompanying Lu Youxi.

But fearing exposure now, Zhou Shuyan dared not bring it up.

"..." Lu Youxi’s words left Zhou Shuyan speechless for a while, "Okay, after your meeting, tell me about it, and I’ll help analyze it."

Lu Youxi agreed.

After hanging up the phone, she immediately received a call from Cao Zhijie.

Lu Youxi even wondered if Cao Zhijie had been trying to call her all along.

Because she had been on the phone with Zhou Shuyan, her line was busy, so Cao Zhijie couldn’t get through.

But he persistently kept trying, so as soon as she hung up, his call came through.

And indeed, Lu Youxi had guessed right.

Because Zhou Xueyi was urging him, so Cao Zhijie continuously contacted Lu Youxi.

Unaware that the phone was constantly busy.

Cao Zhijie muttered, "Is Lu that busy?"

Always on the phone.

Finally, when Lu Youxi picked up, Cao Zhijie quickly called out, "President Lu."

"Assistant Cao," Lu Youxi expressed her surprise, "Did you confirm the time so quickly?"

Cao Zhijie thought to himself that they originally didn’t want to rush this, appearing too eager and cheap.

However, due to Zhou Xueyi’s insistence on settling this matter before Chengzhou, they had no choice but to hurry.

Cao Zhijie could only say, "Yes, I just checked Chairman Zhou’s schedule, and he is only free this afternoon. His schedule is packed for the next eight days; it really isn’t possible to find a more suitable time."

Lu Youxi thought it seemed they really couldn’t wait.

Given how Zhou Xueyi is sidelined within Chengzhou, what schedule does he need to be busy with?

"So, is this afternoon possible?" Cao Zhijie asked.

"Yes," Lu Youxi nodded and said, "But I have a class at 3 PM, so we can only meet before 3. Does that work for Chairman Zhou?"

"Of course, no problem. Chairman Zhou is very sincere, so he has cleared his schedule for this afternoon," Cao Zhijie hurriedly replied. "How about 1:30 PM?"

"Sure," Lu Youxi nodded.

"I see from the data you gave to Chengzhou that it includes the address of Little Pink Book’s company. It hasn’t changed, has it?" Cao Zhijie double-checked.

"No, it’s still in the same location," coincidentally, they were busy moving offices these days.

A few subway stops away from the neighborhood was an area bustling with office buildings.

Lu Youxi had been checking out suitable office locations there in the past few days.

The office buildings there weren’t particularly upscale, but the environment was decent, at least a proper office location.