Chapter 67 (1/2)

“That's right. Everything was just fine. But our clients have been taken away from us before we could even see it coming.”

There was an unsightly expression on Lu Junxuan's face. “The relations.h.i.+p between the Gong Corporation and I has always been like that of the river water and the well water — not interfering with the other. Our interests have never overlapped. Unexpectedly, Gong Yexiao is now poaching my clients.”

“President Lu, could it be that you've somehow offended Gong Yexiao?”

“That's right. Gong Yexiao does not seem to be interested in the s.h.i.+pping industry.”

“Hmph. As long as there are profits to be made, the Gong Corporation would definitely be interested in it.” Another senior executive retorted.

Lu Junxuan's face darkened. He scoffed. “I want this matter investigated. I need to find out the reason for this sudden aggression.”

“Yes.” The senior executives immediately answered.

On the walk back to his office, Lu Junxuan combed through his memories of all the interactions he'd had with Gong Yexiao. Although they were part of the same social circle here in ‘A' City, Gong Yexiao had only a.s.sumed the position of president of the Gong Corporation a few years ago, and there were very few opportunities for the two of them to meet. During the few times he had encountered Gong Yexiao, polite greetings had been exchanged. How could he possibly have offended him?

This matter brought on a sense of impending doom. It was only recently that Gong Yexiao had bought out a large company. This was but a formidable display of his might.

Gong Yexiao was not just interested in acquiring companies that were fraught with mismanagement, any company which caught his interest would wind up being preyed on.

Lu Junxuan did not dare to treat this matter lightly.

How on earth did he manage to offend Gong Yexiao? Even if he were to crack his head in search for an answer, he would not be able to come up with anything.

Reaching his office, Lu Junxuan saw that his a.s.sistant had just sent him a bill. His face sank as he took it in. It was the bill for Shen Junyao's ring which amounted to 4.8 million yuan. Moreover, it was a lump sum payment.

Lu Junxuan signed it off with a grim expression. He then picked up his phone and called Shen Junyao.

“h.e.l.lo, hubby! Aren't you busy?”

“Have you bought any diamond ring recently?” Lu Junxuan asked tonelessly.

Shen Junyao who was on the other end of the line was taken aback for a few moments. “Hubby, I ordered a diamond ring for you to present it to me during our wedding anniversary celebration. What's the matter?”

His face contained some irritation but the tone of his voice remained gentle. “Nothing.”

“The following week will be our wedding anniversary. Hubby, I'm really looking forward to it!”

Letting out a sigh, Lu Junxuan said wearily. “I'll leave this to you.”

“En. Alright.”

“I'm busy. I have to go.” Lu Junxuan ended the call. He was still upset over the loss of his clients caused by Gong Yexiao.

In a beauty salon, Shen Junyao who had just gotten off the phone was in a daze for some time. How could she not have missed the displeasure in Lu Junxuan's voice? Did he think that the diamond ring she ordered was too expensive?

It only cost less than five million. Why was his temper flaring up?

She could not help thinking back to the last time Lu Junxuan mentioned that he wanted to compensate Cheng Liyue. He was willing to compensate Cheng Liyue, but was being miserly towards his own wife?

Or, was it Cheng Liyue who had made more moves on him recently?

No, she must go over and give Cheng Liyue a good warning.

Thinking of this, she glanced at the time. It was a little past three. If she were to set off now, she would reach Cheng Liyue's office by 4.30pm and would be just in time to catch her.