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Chapter 42: The Troublesome Little Enchantress:
Seeing this group of colluding scoundrels, Yun Bufan smiled coldly.
"So, it's a bet, is it?"
"What are the terms?" he asked.
Yun Biao replied, "Within six months, the subsidiary must turn a profit of 10 million yuan."
Hearing this, everyone gasped. The total annual profit of Yun's company was less than 50 million yuan, and the subsidiary lost millions each year. Turning a profit was already an uphill battle, and earning 10 million yuan in six months was a pipe dream.
Yun Bufan looked at Shen Qingxin. Her face showed a hint of seriousness. She knew how outrageous Yun Biao's demand was, but this was her only chance.
"I accept," she said.
Yun Biao laughed, "It's not enough for just you to agree. As I said, since Bufan recommended you, he also bears responsibility. If you don't meet the target, not only will you have to leave, but he will too."
The conference room buzzed with agitation.
"Does anyone have any objections? I'm only doing this to uphold the Yun family's rules!" Yun Biao declared righteously.
Given Yun Biao's influence in the company, even those who disagreed couldn't overpower him. The murmuring grew quieter.
"It seems no one objects. What do you say, Bufan?" Yun Biao asked.
Watching Yun Biao orchestrate this scheme, Yun Bufan laughed inwardly but remained outwardly composed. "Alright, I agree."
"CEO Yun, please reconsider!" someone urged.
"No need," Yun Bufan waved them off.
He turned to Shen Qingxin. "If I can't even protect my own wife, how can I lead this company?"
No one spoke. Some looked at him with a hint of admiration, sensing a change in him. Others were scornful, thinking him a fool for risking so much for a woman.
"Ha ha ha!" Yun Biao laughed heartily. "Bufan, I didn't expect you to be so loyal!"
Inside, Yun Biao was overjoyed. Achieving a profit of 10 million was impossible. Yun Bufan would be out of the company for good!
He had his assistant draft an agreement, making Yun Bufan sign it in front of everyone. Yun Bufan didn't hesitate to leave his mark.
After the meeting, Yun Bufan and Shen Qingxin headed to the subsidiary.
In the car, Shen Qingxin looked at Yun Bufan with concern. "Did I cause you trouble?"
Yun Bufan nodded, "It's a bit troublesome."
Shen Qingxin pouted. Yun Bufan smiled, "But I believe in your ability. My wife, a top scorer in the college entrance exam, will definitely succeed!"
Tears of gratitude welled up in Shen Qingxin's eyes. She leaned over and kissed his cheek.
"Want to hear me call you something?" Shen Qingxin wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyelashes fluttering like little fans.
"What?" Yun Bufan feigned ignorance.
Shen Qingxin leaned in, her breath warm against his ear. "Hubby."
Her soft, delicate voice sent shivers down his spine. Yun Bufan felt his strength drain away. Before he could react, she whispered even more sweetly, "My dear hubby."
She gently bit his ear, making his blood boil. He almost lost control, ready to pounce on her. Just as he was about to make a move, Shen Qingxin returned to her seat.
"Drive quickly!" she said, suddenly serious.
Seeing her shift back to a proper demeanor, Yun Bufan felt helpless. He hadn't expected Shen Qingxin to be such a mischievous enchantress. But it wasn't the right time, so he let it go for now. Yun Bufan licked his dry lips and started the car.
[Ding! The system detected Shen Qingxin's affection for the host increased by 3000 points. You can choose to decrease Su Chen's luck points or increase your own]
Yun Bufan chose to decrease Su Chen's luck points.
[Ding! Su Chen's luck points were decreased by 3000 points. Current total: 67000 points."
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A week passed quickly.
Today was the official start of the project, a bridge construction that Yun's family had worked hard to secure. Yun Bufan, Yun Biao, and other senior executives were all present. Shen Qingxin also came to support Yun Bufan, wearing a light purple suit that revealed her delicate collarbone, making her a striking sight on the construction site.
To Yun Bufan's surprise, Su Chen was also there.
"Mr. Su is my guest," Yun Biao said with a smile. "I heard this is your first project since becoming CEO. Make sure nothing goes wrong, or you'll be held accountable."
Su Chen's tone was sarcastic.
Yun Bufan responded with a faint smile, watching the two of them play their game.
After the ribbon-cutting, the project officially began. Suddenly, a worker ran over in a panic, "Something's wrong!"
"What is it? Why the rush?" Yun Biao asked deliberately.
"An important batch of materials was delivered incorrectly! We needed Grade A materials, but Yun's company received Grade B!"
"This project is critical. If there's a mistake, we all will face severe consequences!"
Yun Biao's expression darkened immediately. "How could this happen? Such an important matter and there's a mix-up! This not only causes us financial loss but also damages Yun's family's reputation! Who's responsible for this?"
"Bufan, how could you mess this up? You've really disappointed me!"
Yun Biao's pre-prepared script unfolded perfectly.
"Second Uncle, it's best to check the situation personally," Yun Bufan said calmly.
Yun Biao frowned and wondered why Yun Bufan was so composed. Could he have prepared for this? He glanced at the worker, who nodded in confirmation. Confident, Yun Biao led the group to the warehouse.
At the warehouse, Yun Biao pointed at the packaging. "Grade B, Bufan, you have nothing to say now, do you? You've really let us down! For a little profit, you've jeopardized the entire company! How foolish!"
-To be continued!
T/N: Thanks for reading!
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