Chapter 1074: Chapter 682: Stirring Up Trouble
Looking at Liu Hun’s young face and serious expression, at that moment, Liu Baowen’s usually calm heart couldn’t help but start pounding.
After leaving the hospital, Liu Hun directly took a taxi and headed towards Haitou Risk Ventures. Although he had just returned, there was no time to delay in Huaihai.
So next, Liu Hun must quickly set up his strategy; otherwise, once Liu Dehai responds, it will be somewhat difficult to take the initiative by then.
After all, Liu Dehai has been operating in Huaihai Province for so many years, and it’s not something Liu Hun can easily overthrow.
Arriving at Haitou Risk Ventures, staring at the towering building in front of him, Liu Hun couldn’t help but take a deep breath, squint his eyes slightly, and mutter softly to himself: "Haitou Risk Ventures... soon, I’ll make this name known throughout Huaxia!"
After speaking, Liu Hun slowly stepped into the company, entered Yang Yi’s office, but did not find Yang Yi’s presence. With a hint of doubt, Liu Hun asked an employee, "Where is Mr. Yang now?"
"Director Liu, you’re back?! Mr. Yang is out right now; he should be back soon, so..." The employee respectfully said to Liu Hun, but a flicker of curiosity passed in his eyes.
Liu Hun had been away from the company for a long time, and his sudden return naturally aroused everyone’s curiosity and wonder.
To this, Liu Hun did not say much, nodded, glanced around at the somewhat listless expressions of the people, frowned slightly, and then walked back into Yang Yi’s office.
Seeing the somewhat messy office, a bad premonition rose in Liu Hun’s heart. He knew Yang Yi’s character very well; she had a mild cleanliness obsession, and no matter the time, she would always keep everything neat and tidy, and Liu Hun had never seen Yang Yi’s office so disordered.
He sat down at Yang Yi’s desk, casually picked up some documents, and flipped through them. As he looked at some records, Liu Hun’s face grew increasingly grim.
The documents recorded many of Haitou Risk Ventures’ performance and projects, and because of Tianhe Company’s involvement, Haitou Risk Ventures had revived. So before Liu Hun left, many people were still seeking their investment.
But now, in these documents, many companies inexplicably withdrew funds, and it wasn’t just one or two; among them, Haitou faced enormous cost losses.
Although this money wasn’t significant in Liu Hun’s eyes, with multiple companies involved, it was still a considerable amount, and the most crucial point was that once this precedent was set, it would be tough for Haitou Risk Ventures to receive contracts in the future, which was the critical issue.
Haitou, a company relying on venture capital investments, would be wasting its nominal existence if no one invested in Haitou Risk Ventures.
Even though Haitou now had Tianhe Company as a backing, these issues were not a concern. Nevertheless, it was a bad omen both for Yang Yi and Tianhe Company.
"Sir, this is Mr. Yang’s office, and you cannot sit here, so..." Just as Liu Hun was pondering this issue, a crisp voice reached Liu Hun’s ears.
Following the sound, he saw that a girl wearing business attire was standing in the office, about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, wearing high heels in front, giving her a poised and confident appearance, with an aura of a capable woman.
"And who are you?" Liu Hun temporarily set aside his doubts and looked at the girl in front of him with a smile, asking.
There wasn’t anyone in the entire Haitou who didn’t recognize Liu Hun. Now, a stranger appearing in Yang Yi’s office talking to him like this piqued Liu Hun’s curiosity.
"I’m Mr. Yang’s secretary, Chen Jie. Sir, our Mr. Yang doesn’t like others entering her office without permission, so I hope you can leave the office soon. If you have any matters, I can notify Mr. Yang for you." Chen Jie saw that Liu Hun had no intention of getting up, and her eyebrows slightly furrowed, clearly a bit displeased.
"I didn’t expect that Mr. Yang would have a secretary; that’s quite rare. By the way, do you know where Mr. Yang is now?" Liu Hun was stunned for a moment and then asked Yang Jie in front of him.
Liu Hun knew Yang Yi very well; she never liked having a secretary, so she supported the company by herself all these years without ever hiring a secretary.
"I do know where she is, but sir, could you..." Before Chen Jie could finish, Liu Hun stood up and said, "My name is Liu Hun, nice to meet you; please bear with me. Since you know where Mr. Yang is, please take me there now."
Hearing Liu Hun’s words, Chen Jie instinctively wanted to speak, but the next moment she seemed to remember something, opened her eyes wide, looking incredulously at Liu Hun, and asked, "You... you are the chairman of Tianhe Company, Mr. Liu... Liu Hun, and also Mr. Yang’s boyfriend..."
"Uh... do people outside say I’m Mr. Yang’s boyfriend?" Liu Hun looked at the girl in front of him and asked with some surprise. He hadn’t expected such a rumor.
"I... Mr. Liu, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I just joined the company not long ago, if I said anything wrong, I hope Mr. Liu doesn’t mind..." After Liu Hun finished speaking, Chen Jie realized, her face showing a hint of flustered expression as she said to Liu Hun.
The relationship between Liu Hun and Yang Yi was a topic of discussion within the company, although such matters had not reached the ears of Liu Hun or Yang Yi.
"Okay, it’s said, so it’s said. Now, can you take me to find Mr. Yang?" Liu Hun gave Chen Jie a slight smile without refuting.
Looking at Liu Hun’s young face, Chen Jie was taken aback before quickly nodding.
She had thought Liu Hun would scold her, but his silence truly surprised her.
Once they reached the parking lot, Chen Jie took out her keys and headed towards a QQ car. Seeing this feminine car, Liu Hun couldn’t help but be startled.
This car should belong to Chen Jie, as the company would never provide such a vehicle.
"I forgot to take my keys earlier, but as for fuel expenses, you can claim reimbursement from the company later." After regaining his senses, Liu Hun opened the car door and sat inside, not forgetting to tell Chen Jie.
"No... no need, Mr. Yang treats us so well usually, it’s just a little fuel expense." Chen Jie hurriedly refused.
"Business is business, and personal is personal; let’s keep them separate. By the way, where exactly did Mr. Yang go, and why can’t I reach her by phone?" After Chen Jie started the car, Liu Hun asked with some confusion.
"Lately, I don’t know why, but many big companies that previously promised investments are suddenly withdrawing. Now, Mr. Yang is troubled by this and is meeting a subsidiary of Huabei Pharmaceutical today." Chen Jie explained quickly to Liu Hun upon his inquiry.
Hearing Chen Jie’s words, Liu Hun’s brow furrowed tightly. Since it was a Huabei Pharmaceutical subsidiary, Liu Baowen wouldn’t be unaware of his and Haitou Risk Ventures’ connection, making their decision to withdraw at this time quite odd.
Moreover, he had just returned from meeting Liu Baowen. If Liu Baowen knew about this issue, he would certainly have mentioned it to him, yet earlier, Liu Baowen hadn’t said a word about it.
"Could it be that this subsidiary has some issues?" Liu Hun speculated in his mind.
Besides this reason, Liu Hun couldn’t think of another. He wouldn’t believe that Liu Baowen forgot to tell him about this; it was impossible. A self-made man who has built a company to this level of success couldn’t have achieved it by luck alone. Without an extraordinary mind, such accomplishments wouldn’t have been possible.
During Liu Hun’s process of speculation, they quickly arrived at the Huabei Pharmaceutical subsidiary.
"Hello, I’m the secretary of Mr. Yang from Haitou Risk Ventures. May I ask if Mr. Yang is currently with your company’s Mr. Wang?" As soon as they stepped into the company, Chen Jie approached the front desk to inquire.
While Chen Jie was inquiring, Liu Hun instinctively picked up a company brochure from the desk and read it carefully.
Not reading was fine, but upon reading it, Liu Hun immediately understood why Liu Baowen hadn’t mentioned this issue earlier.
This subsidiary of Huabei Pharmaceutical, though seemingly belonging to Huabei Pharmaceutical, was actually an outsider, in simpler terms, holding the title of Huabei Pharmaceutical only. In reality, it hardly had much connection with Huabei Pharmaceutical, as all its funding and company policies were entirely independent.
"Looks like Liu Dehai’s moves are pretty swift—attempting to hollow out Huabei Pharmaceutical in just a short time." After reading the materials, Liu Hun couldn’t help but feel a heavy heart.
This news, for him at the present time, wasn’t good news.
"Thank you." Upon returning to his senses, Liu Hun heard the receptionist telling Chen Jie that their company’s Mr. Wang and Mr. Yang were having a meal at a nearby upscale restaurant.
Hearing the restaurant’s name, Liu Hun squinted slightly, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes.
This restaurant had once been snatched from two other forces and belonged to the Cultural Society. It was quite a renowned restaurant under Cultural Society’s banner, and calling it a goldmine wasn’t an exaggeration.
Now that Wenhua was imprisoned by Liu Dehai, Wang Haifeng inviting Yang Yi to this restaurant for a meal didn’t seem to have good intentions.
"Director Liu, please wait for me..." Chen Jie, upon seeing that Liu Hun intended to leave upon hearing the receptionist’s words, showed a confused expression and hurriedly followed.
"Give me the keys, and do you know what project Wang Haifeng is seeking investment from Haitou Risk Ventures for?" Reaching the car, Liu Hun directly asked Chen Jie.