Chapter 1268: Choice 6

“Over the years, we have been quite unaware of many international regulations, often losing legal battles, and during times of critical interests, frequently missing the mark by significant margins… Is it really because we lack talent? Does everyone truly not understand??? So where have all the so-called elite talents we’ve cultivated over the years gone?? Why can those people thrive on Peace Street or other places? Yet here, they become like worms? Have you thought about the reason? Is it really just a lack of skill, rather than selfish agendas???”

…

Everyone dared not make a sound.

No one expected today’s meeting would eventually become Old Zhang’s severe reprimand of everyone — although these are all well-known domestic unwritten rules, the understood game circle — privately, they have also joked with each other.

But who would openly make trouble?

Yet today, Old Zhang suddenly made a loud and brazen protest.

No one dared to speak.

Such an important position, Old Zhang must have his own reasons.

Wan Donglin listened quietly throughout.

Finally, Old Zhang waved his hand, “Alright, today’s meeting ends here. Donglin, stay for a moment.”

Only the two remained in the conference room.

Old Zhang heavily threw a large stack of documents on the table, letting out a bitter smile, “Donglin, you’ve seen the situation.”

He was very frank, slowly, “For the past twenty years, it’s basically been like this. Especially in the recent ten years, the situation has intensified. I think, as we move forward, it will become more serious.”

Old Zhang angrily slammed the table, “Relying on these guys! Can we really count on them? Everyone has their own agendas in mind, no one is genuinely selfless for future considerations…”

Wan Donglin could only remain silent.

They actually think a lot — how to preserve their astronomical wealth, how to ensure lifelong prosperity for their family… how to safeguard their wealth and lives at the right time… These thoughts fill their minds every day.

“Sigh, Donglin, you’ve seen it too! On the surface, talents are abundant, flourishing like glorious flowers. In reality, I have no one available to use!”

He remained silent.

Because, even if he spoke of the reasons causing all this today, it would be useless.

Old Zhang sat up straight, “Donglin, this time I truly need your help.”

He slowly said, “I’m afraid that I alone won’t be enough to turn the tide.”

“With you here, at least there’s a foundation.”

Wan Donglin hesitated for a long time, “May I take some time to consider?”

Old Zhang sighed deeply, “Alright. You indeed need to think it over seriously. However, Donglin, I hope you don’t disappoint me.”

Walking far away, Wan Donglin got into his car.

The driver started the car, and he kept his eyes closed as if dozing.

The first item in today’s data unexpectedly revealed Huang Xiaojue’s sudden appearance — but throughout, Old Zhang never asked: Does Yan Xixi know the whereabouts of Huang Xiaojue?

In the information they held, it was impossible not to know about the relationship between Huang Xiaojue and Yan Xixi.

Especially since that time Yan Xixi mysteriously survived a plane crash — even South Country was puzzled, perhaps Old Zhang didn’t suspect anything — after all, no matter how splendid one’s rhetoric, normally it’s inexplicable.

But why didn’t Old Zhang ask?

He wondered to himself: Is he holding back or waiting to make a decision??

Perhaps all this relied on whether he agreed to his request?