Chapter 216 What a Coincidence (1/2)

Some rich second-generation kept a low-profile and stayed humble, while some were obnoxious and self-centered. This was all caused by factors such as teachings from home and character. However, it was not easy for an ordinary person to integrate into a rich second-generation's life. Even if he forced himself into one's life, he would stand out in all ways. Their lifestyles, their social circle, the way they act and behave, etc... these would all be vastly different.

Qin Sheng felt that he was just an ordinary person in the eyes of Cao Dao. Although he was Cao Da's assistant, Cao Zhang might have felt that he was just someone working in their family. Like what he said that night, he could make Qin Sheng lose his job.

However, Cao Zhang apologized to him later on. Qin Sheng was very surprised during then. Later when he ran into danger at the car park, he also saw Cao Zhang running towards him to help him along with his friends. This caused Qin Sheng to develop some good feelings for him. However, he still did not feel that he would receive recognition from Cao Zhang in a short period of time. Hence, he did not expect Cao Zhang to directly call him 'Brother Qin' today.

Qin Sheng snapped back from his thoughts and smiled as he nodded and said, ”If you're free at night, let's have a few drinks at Guangyin? I quite like the atmosphere there, your band is pretty good.”

”I have a classmate reunion tonight, it might drag until late at night. How about tomorrow night?” Cao Zhang said truthfully without rejecting Qin Sheng's good intentions.

Qin Sheng answered casually, ”Sure, then let's keep in touch tomorrow night.”

Cao Da's second wife was called Mi Na. She was a very smart woman. She was always very clear of her position in this family. Many things were taken care of by her and she had quite a good relationship with the first wife's son and daughter. The Young Master and Miss may seem to have a very stiff relationship with their biological parents, but they treated Mi Na like a friend of similar age.

Mi Na was also a little surprised. She had never seen Cao Zhang so respectful in front of people of his age. Thinking that there might be a story between the two of them, it also meant that Qin Sheng was not a simple man. Hence, she smiled and said, ”Qin Sheng, talk to Cao Zhang more when you're free. His bunch of good-for-nothing friends only know how to drink and pick up girls.”

”Second Lady! You're picking on me again,” Cao Zhang said embarrassedly.

Yet Qin Sheng laughed gently and said, ”Second Aunt, I think that's quite good. He's a youth after all. They should live like this. I was also like this when I was in college.”

Mi Na pursed her lips and gave a faint smile as she said, ”Fine, fine, fine. You are all youths. I'm the only one getting old.”

Cao Ying glared at Qin Sheng who was opposite of her. She felt that this man was sly with his words. She could not see where he stood out and did not understand why her father would trust him so much and why her brother would lower his head in front of him.

”Why isn't Lao Cao coming to eat yet?” Mi Na frowned and asked.

Qin Sheng smiled and explained, ”Mr. Cao had some urgent matter to settle and he asked us to eat first. He will come when he's done with his work.”

”Then let's eat first,” Mi Na nodded and said.

During the dinner, the atmosphere was not as stiff as when he first came to the Cao Family. Mi Na and the few youngsters laughed and talked. It was the first time Qin Sheng saw the rebellious Cao Ying smiled so innocently. Thinking about how this girl acted like a girl boss that night, Qin Sheng wanted to laugh. The youngest daughter, Yu'er, was tender and cute. She kept on talking and the rest could not help but found her very cute.

After dinner, Cao Da was still in his study. Mi Na and Cao Zhang then kept Qin Sheng accompany in the living room and chatted with him. Qin Sheng was a little interested and started to talk about music with Cao Zhang. However, he was definitely not as professional as him. Cao Zhang's eyes were filled with passion as he talked about music. He apparently really liked music and was not fooling around.

Sometimes, no matter how applaudable the hobbies that these rich children could have, it would still be nonsense in the eyes of the elders. For them, the only right path was the path they planned out for the children.

After about an hour, the nanny walked into the living room and said, ”Mr. Qin, Mr. Cao is requesting you in the study.”

Hearing this, Cao Da had apparently made a decision. Qin Sheng nodded towards Mi Na and Cao Zhang before he got up and went to the study.

In the study, Cao Da, who rarely smoked, had smoked quite a lot already. The room was filled with puffs of smoke. Cao Da was in the midst of opening the windows to let fresh air in. He only turned around when Qin Sheng came in.

”I didn't expect them to become so fearless in these two years. The company's internal situation is much worse than I thought. There might be a lot of gray transactions involved,” Cao Da said bluntly.

Qin Sheng nodded silently and said, ”I was also very surprised. Just Poly International alone had been emptied so much in these two years. Illegal financing internally and borrowing the company's money for individual use from the external side... no one is treating the company seriously. If I handed all this information to the police, Qian Buping could be locked up 10 to 20 years.”

”Two years, in just a short two years, the company that I've built over 20 over years have become like this. This is so depressing.” Cao Da heaved a long sigh and said, ”From Qian Buping's side, we can already see how serious the issue is with other subsidiary companies. Qin Sheng, what do you think we should do?”

”Quickly cut off the mess and scrape off the root problem. Change the industry's structure, sell away those that are unnecessary, build a new Yuanda,” Qin Sheng said with deep thoughts.

Cao Da continued to ask, ”Then what should I do with this bunch of people?”

Qin Sheng knew the right answer and said, ”This is up to you to decide.”

There were many things that Cao Da had to consider. After all, he was the only that could see the truth behind this fog. Qin Sheng would not make decisions on his own. After thinking about it thoroughly, Cao Da made a safe decision. ”I'll think about it again. Keep it a secret first and don't let anyone else know.”

”Understood,” Qin Sheng nodded and said.

Cao Da asked curiously, ”Where did you get these things from?”

”By some special means. But don't worry, I know my boundaries,” Qin Sheng said with much confidence.

Cao Da did not ask any more questions. He waved his hand and let Qin Sheng head back first. He had to think through it properly as to whether he could make the decision to do this. After all, the turmoil that would come out of it would not only result in loss of profits but also offend many people.