The Domineering Older Man Snatches His Cold And Aloof Wife - Chapter 9

The lightness and ethereal aura Lou Qingshuang possessed when she first entered the room vanished the moment she saw Liu Yu, she didn’t even dare to smile anymore.

Looking at the still wary Lou Qingshuang, a faint smile surfaced on Liu Yu’s face, a smile filled with absolute tolerance and focused attention toward everything.

Even though she was just sitting there quietly, her every move was so calm and composed that people barely dared to look at her directly.

The private dining room was elegantly decorated, filled with a faint, soothing fragrance that put people at ease. However, none of this mattered to Lou Qingshuang.

She watched Liu Yu, who sat across from her, brewing tea in a visually pleasing manner. Liu Yu poured the best-tasting fourth brew and pushed the cup toward Lou Qingshuang.

“Don’t be so nervous. Just like my invitation stated, we’re simply chatting about the future development of Wanshuang Company.” Liu Yu’s gaze was calm and sharp, yet carried a subtle warmth, seemingly encouraging Lou Qingshuang.

Looking into her eyes, Lou Qingshuang had to admit that this was a very charming Alpha. If Liu Yu hadn’t handed over her room card so maliciously at the very beginning, Lou Qingshuang would have naturally developed a very strong foundational respect for this business tycoon.

Lou Qingshuang reined in her scattered, anxious thoughts. Since they had already established a connection, she had no choice but to deal with and handle the situation. Since things had come to this, she also wanted to hear the perspective of this business titan who kept her so heavily on guard.

“This collaboration with Xinyu is vital to us. It has a great potential to help Wanshuang gain a solid foothold amidst the storm.” At this moment, how could Lou Qingshuang not understand? When Wanshuang was hit with the crisis, it was Liu Yu who stepped in to save their company and gave them a lifeline.

Liu Yu had helped Wanshuang without letting a single word leak out. The invitation extended right after the contract signing was all perfectly linked chain reactions.

Moving forward, if Liu Yu invited her again, she couldn’t just casually refuse. She had to consider the subsequent development of Wanshuang.

She had wondered why the Chairman of Xinyu Group hadn’t invited Bai Wan, who usually handled external collaborations, but had invited her instead. As it turned out, the drunkard’s intent was not in the wine, her real motive lay elsewhere.

Listening to Lou Qingshuang’s straightforward words, a smile bloomed on Liu Yu’s face, conveying approval and tolerance.

Liu Yu listened to Lou Qingshuang talk eloquently. Lou Qingshuang clearly articulated her roadmap for Wanshuang, including the direction of their products and how they planned to handle the recent plagiarism incident.

Under Liu Yu’s attentive gaze, Lou Qingshuang unconsciously opened up more and more, even voicing her frustration over their inability to catch the corporate mole.

“Corporate spies have always been the hardest to catch. But it boils down to nothing more than someone you don’t guard against, who simultaneously has access to your core circle. They might have a very low presence, or their presence might be so high that you completely overlook them.” Liu Yu shared her own experience while subtly guiding Lou Qingshuang.

Hearing this, Lou Qingshuang fell into deep thought. Generally, when a mole appears, the first step is to investigate those closest to you.

Lou Qingshuang hadn’t considered those with a low presence before. Among those who could access core confidential information, she mentally circled a few candidates and then separated out the high-presence individuals for analysis.

Currently, based on surveillance footage, they had only questioned a few people.

A few specific suspects surfaced in Lou Qingshuang’s mind. “Thank you, Chairman Liu.”

“If you really want to catch them, draw a perimeter and leak a piece of fake data,” Liu Yu said with a smile, looking at Lou Qingshuang.

Lou Qingshuang’s eyelashes quivered. This was indeed the best method. Fortuitously, Xinyu and Wanshuang were currently negotiating a collaborative project, making this the perfect opportunity to set a trap.

“Thank you, Chairman Liu. I understand,” Lou Qingshuang thanked her softly.

“You’re welcome. It’s about time for the food to be served.” Just as Liu Yu finished speaking, a knock sounded on the private room door. The service staff’s timing was managed flawlessly.

Before long, the dishes were served one after another. Looking at the spread on the table, half of the dishes were Lou Qingshuang’s favorites. Clearly, Liu Yu had investigated her privately.

Lou Qingshuang cast a glance at Liu Yu. This person was still far too dangerous.

“Let’s eat. We can also chat while we eat.” Liu Yu invited Lou Qingshuang to sit. She gave Lou Qingshuang ample respect, with the two of them sitting opposite each other on the left and right sides.

Lou Qingshuang sat facing the dishes she liked to eat. Looking at the beautifully and naturally plated stir-fried asparagus, she noted that Liu Yu truly managed to win people’s favor at every single step. She said politely, “Thank you very much for inviting me to dinner, Chairman Liu.”

“There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Try the vegetarian dishes here first.” Liu Yu first used her chopsticks to place a portion into her own bowl.

Lou Qingshuang didn’t reply. She picked up her beautiful chopsticks and lifted a piece of still-steaming asparagus. Putting it in her mouth, it was crisp and sweet, with just the right amount of salt to enhance the flavor. The chef’s control over the heat was masterful.

The two ate their food slowly without speaking, for a moment, the private room fell quiet.

Liu Yu raised her eyes and casually glanced at the dishes Lou Qingshuang was reaching for. It seemed these dishes suited her palate well.

“Does the food suit your taste? If it does, you can always come here to eat in the future,” Liu Yu suddenly spoke up.

Lou Qingshuang’s hand holding the chopsticks paused, and her eyelashes blinked. She stated her position once again, “When my fiancée and I get married in the future, we will definitely invite you as well. I hope you will honor us with your presence.”

Liu Yu sat up straight and looked at her with a smile without saying a word. There was a profound deepness in her eyes, a depth that Lou Qingshuang couldn’t quite decipher, though it no longer held that terrifyingly aggressive, determined-to-possess attitude from before.

The current Liu Yu seemed more human.

However, Lou Qingshuang couldn’t fathom the reason behind this profound look.

After dinner, Liu Yu escorted Lou Qingshuang out through the back door of the clubhouse. Watching Lou Qingshuang wave her hand and get into the car, a faint smile played on Liu Yu’s face as she watched the vehicle drive away.

Her own car only drove up slowly after Lou Qingshuang had departed.

“Chairman Liu, how did it go today?” Zhu Yan poked her head out from the front seat and asked.

“Not bad. She isn’t as repulsed anymore,” Liu Yu said with a smile.

“Chairman Liu, chasing someone requires technique. Besides, you’re not actually that kind of predator anyway,” Zhu Yan advised earnestly.

“Mm-hmm.” Liu Yu didn’t say anything. What kind of person she truly was, she knew best herself.

Sitting in the car, Lou Qingshuang was also reflecting on Liu Yu’s behavior today. If Liu Yu really wanted to do something to her, she wouldn’t need to employ so many tactics at all.

Countless people would line up to help her. Liu Yu would only need to drop a hint or lift a finger to make everyone target Wanshuang, plunging the company into a state of total isolation and helplessness.

Perhaps if that happened, Lou Qingshuang really would have gone to beg her.

But now, this move by Liu Yu left her at a loss for what to do.

Was this a strategy of retreating in order to advance?

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