novelaction Chapter 763 Hey, don't leave. Let's continue the meeting!
Chapter 763 Hey, don't leave. Let's continue the meeting!
When the oldest man asked about Mulan, the composed demeanor on Old Li's face, as if reporting on his work, instantly turned into a helpless expression that was both funny and exasperating.
He raised his hand and rubbed his temples, as if that could relieve the headache caused by the eagle that was "used to being in the wild".
"Well, I was supposed to be home two days ago as planned. Unfortunately, our newly established company ran into some trouble..."
"Is that the company that defends victory? What happened? I remember that company was registered in Hong Kong. If something really went wrong, tell the girl to come back immediately... She's the only son of the Chief of Staff..."
A rare hint of tension appeared on the gentle old man's face.
"It's not that serious! This matter is actually a bit too embarrassing to discuss..."
Old Li picked up the now-cold tea, took a sip, and continued, "She used her old connections abroad to somehow obtain a vague identity as a 'CIA special advisor' as a cover. With this title and her abilities, the initial setup of the company in Hong Kong went very smoothly."
As Li spoke, he exchanged a glance with the gentle old man.
"She also set her sights on an old wharf in Kowloon with an excellent location but poor management, planning to acquire it at a low price. On the one hand, it could serve as an excellent transit and cover point for our import and export goods, and on the other hand, it could be used to operate a channel for transporting 'air fryers' to Bald Eagle."
The elderly men in the room listened intently, for stories of orphans of fallen comrades who had grown up and were now capable of taking on responsibilities were what they loved to hear most during their rest.
“Everything was going according to plan,” Old Li said, his tone turning somber. “But then a culprit appeared out of nowhere. A local businessman who started out making plastic flowers and has recently ventured into real estate also set his sights on that dock. That guy has been around Hong Kong for a long time and has quite a bit of influence in the underworld. Seeing that Mulan was just a woman, he had some crooked ideas and wanted to use some underhanded underworld methods to swallow that piece of fat for himself at a low price.”
"Hmph! Bullying the weak and fearing the strong, what a despicable act!" The stern-faced old man sneered.
"Yes!" Old Li said helplessly, "But they miscalculated. Who is Mulan? She's someone who has been navigating the real tiger and wolf den for years. What hasn't she seen? When she saw the other side resorting to such underhanded tactics, she not only didn't back down, but she was completely enraged!"
"Now, she's not even thinking about how to deal with them purely from a commercial legal standpoint. According to the last information we received, she reported that 'since they want to play by the rules of the underworld, then we'll play along to the end.' Right now, she's probably mobilizing her own resources and methods to use swift and decisive measures to completely 'resolve' this arrogant plastic flower merchant and the trouble he's caused, and take over the docks once and for all!"
Old Li shrugged, his face showing an expression that said, "It's hard for me to completely control what she wants to do."
Upon hearing this, the elderly men looked at each other in surprise, then couldn't help but shake their heads and laugh.
The gentle old man smiled and pointed at Old Li with his finger: "Tell that girl to be careful, and mindful of the consequences! Her methods... must be swift and clean, leaving no loose ends. But that dock is very important to us; we must keep it firmly in our own hands. Let her act according to the circumstances!"
After the old man nodded in agreement, everyone left their seats and headed to their vehicles parked outside the courtyard.
Just as the elderly were about to board the bus, an old man who had been silent all along, with a kind face but deep eyes, suddenly burst out with a loud laugh. His voice was particularly clear in the quiet morning mist.
"Hey! You scared me." The other person walking next to him patted his chest. "What's wrong? What good news have you thought of this time? Secretly enjoying yourself by yourself."
The laughing old man stopped laughing, pinched his broad chin, and a complex light, a mixture of amusement and worry, flickered in his eyes: "I was thinking about those two little guys you were discussing earlier. I just can't understand what you were thinking, actually wanting to put that mischievous monkey Jiang Xia and that shrew Mulan together to live together?"
As soon as he said this, several elderly people who were about to board the bus stopped what they were doing and looked over curiously.
The old man continued slowly, as if describing a scene that was both absurd and possible: "One of them has a head full of strange and terrifying ideas, and is bolder than the sky, doing whatever comes to mind; the other is extremely proactive, lawless, and a reckless fool, the kind of person who would dare to cause trouble if given a spear."
He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "What do you think about this dock-grabbing incident we discussed today? If those two really become a family, won't that little rascal Jiang Xia worry that Mulan will be taken advantage of, and secretly improve the 'maid' he created to be even more powerful, and give her to Mulan for self-defense?"
"And what about that girl Mulan?" The old man mimicked Mulan's possible expression and tone, "'Oh, this thing looks pretty handy!' She won't just use it for self-defense! If she's pushed too far, she might actually find a secluded place, 'boom,' and test the power of her new 'maid,' directly and completely eliminating the trouble physically... Hahaha!"
The old man himself was amused by this idea and burst into laughter, his shoulders shaking slightly with laughter.
The other elderly people were initially stunned, but after following this line of thought, their expressions became extremely interesting. First, they were astonished, then deeply worried, and finally, they all turned into a helpless state of being both amused and exasperated.
"Oh my God! This really doesn't stand up to scrutiny! With those two little rascals' lawless nature, they...they really could do it!"
“Exactly!” another old man chimed in, half-jokingly complaining, “One is responsible for creating outlandish things, and the other for using them recklessly! If they really became a couple, one would provide cutting-edge ‘weapons’ and the other would be in charge of ‘demolition’ on the front lines. What trouble wouldn’t they dare to cause? Old Li, at that time, your ‘nest’ and the people at IDCPC will probably be so busy following behind that they won’t even have time to keep up with the fires and clean up the mess!”
In the morning light, a group of creators, because of the "possibility" of a young couple, simultaneously revealed a complex expression of both headache and suppressed laughter.
Especially after everyone walked up to Old Li, patted him on the shoulder, and left him with the words "Take care," a sense of anticipation for a good show reached its peak.
The stunned Old Li suddenly had the idea of breaking up the couple.
Although, this matter is still far from being finalized...
However, Mr. Li immediately put the matter out of his mind.
Because he had received a report from Lao Wang.
When it comes to Old Wang getting into work mode, he's incredibly cautious. He didn't use a radio for the call; instead, he very discreetly switched to "Hao Mi" (a type of private communication device)!
After more than three hours of translation, Lao Wang's report finally reached Lao Li.
"Alright, guys, let's not leave yet, let's continue the meeting! This matter seems serious..."