RPAGF Chapter 225 She drugged the drink
Chapter 225 She drugged the drink
Thinking about the stolen antidote, Tan Zhengchu muttered to himself, "Who exactly is this woman? What is her purpose?"
Seeing this, the third brother couldn't help but advise, "President Tan, why don't you go and see her? Once you've recovered, we can talk about everything else later."
Tan Zhengchu sneered, his tone tinged with disdain: "Whatever she wants, I will not give it to her. I, Tan Zhengchu, never accept threats."
After he finished speaking, he crumpled the letter into a ball and casually threw it into the trash can, his tone decisive: "Third brother, equip Lin Quan with another set of equipment to strengthen the security system. I don't want anything like this to happen again."
The third brother nodded, but his eyes still held worry: "President Tan, what about your health..."
Tan Zhengchu waved his hand, interrupting him: "I know what I'm doing."
Lin Quan looked at Tan Zhengchu and said seriously, "President Tan, I will handle the lab matters. But you must keep the virus issue in mind; we don't have much time left."
Tan Zhengchu raised his eyes slightly, without directly responding to Lin Quan's words.
His gaze drifted through the window to the distant nightscape, a vague unease settling in his heart.
He had a feeling that the person who was looking for him had ulterior motives.
Moreover, the request she made was likely one that he couldn't easily agree to.
"No matter who you are or what you want from me, it's not that easy."
Tan Zhengchu murmured softly, his voice carrying a hint of coldness.
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After leaving the laboratory, Tan Zhengchu drove to the Tan Group.
He hadn't handled company affairs personally for a long time, and a mountain of documents was piled up on his desk awaiting his signature.
As soon as she entered the office, Yang Meili walked in carrying a stack of documents, her tone respectful: "President Tan, these are the documents that need your signature, and there are also some urgent matters that need your review."
Tan Zhengchu nodded, took the documents, glanced at the top contract, and casually asked, "Does the company have any collaborative projects with the Su family recently?"
Yang Meili paused for a moment, then quickly opened the small notebook she carried with her and searched for relevant information.
"Yes, Mr. Tan. The Su Group recently changed its president, and the new president, Su Yingqing, has invited you to dinner tonight. Originally, Assistant Liu was scheduled to attend, but if you are interested, you can go in person."
Tan Zhengchu raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone tinged with amusement: "Su Yingqing? She certainly moves quickly."
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I will personally attend the dinner tonight."
The secretary nodded, quickly jotted down the instructions, and then left the office.
Meanwhile, Su Yingqing arrived at the hotel early.
She wore a well-tailored black dress, her makeup was exquisite, and she exuded a powerful aura with every move.
A tall and handsome male assistant stood beside her. The two were behaving intimately and talking in hushed tones from time to time, which attracted the attention of those around them.
The male assistant leaned slightly closer to Su Yingqing's ear and said in an ambiguous tone, "President Su, tonight's plan will definitely go smoothly."
Su Yingqing chuckled, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes: "Of course, Tan Zhengchu is not someone who is easy to deal with, but I am confident."
Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open, and Tan Zhengchu stepped in.
His appearance instantly broke the ambiguous atmosphere between Su Yingqing and her male assistant.
When Su Yingqing saw Tan Zhengchu, a glint of light flashed in her eyes. She then pushed aside her male assistant and stood up to greet him, saying, "President Tan, we didn't expect you to come in person. It's truly an honor for us."
Tan Zhengchu smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over Su Yingqing's attire, and said calmly, "President Su's attire is very tasteful, but her smile could be a little more natural."
Su Yingqing's smile froze slightly, but she quickly recovered: "President Tan is so humorous. Please sit down, let's eat and chat."
After sitting down, Tan Zhengchu looked directly at Su Yingqing, his tone carrying a hint of scrutiny: "The cooperation between Tan's and Su's is one of our biggest projects. As the president of Tan's, I need to assess Su's profitability under the new president's leadership."
His words were direct and made no attempt to hide his doubts about Su Yingqing's abilities.
Su Yingqing blushed slightly, but quickly composed herself and said confidently, "President Tan, rest assured, under my leadership, Su's Group will be even more outstanding than before. We are confident in achieving a deeper level of cooperation with Tan's Group."
Tan Zhengchu tapped the table lightly, his tone calm: "I hope so. However, cooperation depends on the strength and sincerity of both parties. What do you think, Mr. Su?"
Su Yingqing's smile was somewhat forced, but she still maintained a proper demeanor: "Of course, President Tan is right. We will prove the value of the Su family with our actions."
The dinner proceeded in a seemingly calm atmosphere, but the undercurrents of conflict were growing increasingly intense.
This is the first contract renewed with the Tan Group after Su Yingqing took over as president of the Su Group.
If she can successfully secure the deal, her position in the Su family will be more secure, and her authority will be established accordingly.
However, Tan Zhengchu's attitude turned her initial expectations into disappointment.
She thought to herself, "Is he deliberately making things difficult for me? Or does he not trust my abilities?"
She originally thought that Tan Zhengchu's personal attendance at the dinner party was a sign of his respect for her, and that he might even have some affection for her.
But at that moment, she realized that she might have misunderstood his intentions.
Tan Zhengchu remained indifferent. Faced with Su Yingqing's enthusiasm, he simply replied, "President Su, we need to carefully consider the matter of cooperation."
Su Yingqing gritted her teeth and decided to take the initiative.
She raised her glass, her tone sincere: "Mr. Tan, to show our sincerity, Su's Group is willing to increase our profit share by 10% on top of the existing amount. We have always performed exceptionally well on the project, and we hope you can give us a chance."
Tan Zhengchu glanced at his wine glass and said calmly, "Sorry, I don't drink when I'm socializing."
Su Yingqing's hand froze in mid-air, and the smile on her face faltered.
She put down her wine glass, feeling increasingly pressured.
If this contract isn't signed, the shareholders will question her abilities, and it could even threaten her position as CEO.
She took a deep breath and made up her mind: "No matter what, I will do everything in my power to get this contract!"
She turned to her assistant, Xiao Liu, and whispered, "Go and get the best red wine. Mr. Tan likes red wine."
Xiao Liu quickly got up and walked out of the private room.
He knew perfectly well that when Su Yingqing asked him to fetch the best red wine, it usually meant she was going to drug it.
Xiao Liu was all too familiar with Su Yingqing's methods, and thought to himself, "Tonight, President Tan probably won't escape this trick either."
However, Tan Zhengchu had already seen through everything.
Tan Zhengchu sat opposite him, not touching his chopsticks, his gaze calm and profound.
His attitude made Su Yingqing uneasy, but she still tried to maintain a calm demeanor.