Chapter 146: Situ Haonan
After the meeting, Situ Haonan came to Director Bai’s office. He pushed the door open and, seeing Director Bai sitting at his desk with an imposing aura, immediately put on a fawning smile and said, “No need to be angry. Isn’t he just a general manager? No matter how capable he is, he’s still just a general manager!”
Director Bai suppressed his rising anger and said to Situ Haonan with annoyance, “Brother Situ, you don’t know the situation. That brat actually used my son to threaten me. It seems this general manager is not a simple character!”
Hearing this, Situ Haonan’s eyebrows twitched unnaturally. “Is that so? No wonder you were so furious after taking that telephone call just now!”
It was better not to mention it, but now that it was brought up, Director Bai was furious. He clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth, asking Situ Haonan, “Brother Situ, when do you plan to make a move? The chairman’s position cannot be firmly held by the Ji family again. Old Man Ji has dominated for so long, and we’ve always been trampled under his feet. I don’t want to be continuously stepped on by some young punk!”
Situ Haonan sat on the sofa, leaning back, his brows furrowed as he stared out the window, sighing.
If Ji Xiangyu could get along well with Situ Jingyi and marry her, he wouldn’t have to go to such lengths to scheme everything. If Ji Xiangyu were smarter and tried to curry favor with him, his father-in-law, many things wouldn’t have happened. Who knew that the Ji family members were all as arrogant and conceited as ever!
“Brother Bai, if you get angry now, won’t that play right into the young man’s hands? We need to act swiftly. I’ve already arranged a meeting with Johnson, and he’ll be here in a few days!”
Director Bai was confused. “Johnson? What are you looking for him for? Isn’t he the leader of the international resale organization? Are you planning to sell the hotel?”
A sinister smile spread across Situ Haonan’s lips, and then he looked at Director Bai with piercing eyes. “Brother Bai, can you be more far-sighted? I’m doing this only to force Xiangyu to step down and buy out all the shares held by their Ji family! Then the hotel will be ours!”
Director Bai slammed the table forcefully and roared, “Brother Situ, don’t you know the risks involved? We get the hotel, but with so many brands under it, if we suddenly change them, do you think the performance will be good? It will definitely cause a huge stir! This move is too risky! I disagree with gambling all our fortunes!”
Situ Haonan tried to persuade Director Bai further. “Brother Bai, I…”
Director Bai said coldly, “Brother Situ, please go back. I have other matters to attend to. I believe the directors share my thoughts on this matter, so please don’t bring it up again.”
Situ Haonan’s gaze turned fierce, a devilish smile playing on his lips. He had a way to make them agree!
As soon as Situ Haonan left Director Bai’s office, he made a telephone call. “It’s me. Bai, the old man, doesn’t agree with our proposal, just as you predicted!”
The voice on the other end said, “Then proceed with the original plan!”
After hanging up the telephone, Situ Haonan laughed exaggeratedly. Thinking that the hotel would be his from now on, he felt immensely pleased.
At that moment, Athena happened to be passing by. She saw Situ Haonan emerge from Director Bai’s office and stand in the corridor. After finishing his telephone call, he was laughing exaggeratedly. She only heard one sentence from Situ Haonan, but she felt that the meaning was not simple!
What puzzled Athena the most was, who was on the other end of the telephone call?
“Chief Assistant, why are you spacing out here?”
Athena heard someone call her and, fearing that Situ Haonan would know she had eavesdropped on his conversation, she immediately turned and agilely covered the person’s mouth!
However, upon seeing who it was, she became flustered. It was Ji Xiangyu. How did he suddenly appear, and why was it Ji Xiangyu of all people!
Athena looked at Situ Haonan, who was still nearby, with a troubled expression. She pushed Ji Xiangyu towards the fire escape stairs. As soon as they entered, Ji Xiangyu pressed himself against her. At that moment, their faces were pressed together, and Athena’s chest pounded. How did it turn into this?
Athena wanted to create some distance between them, but Ji Xiangyu said, “Is the Chief Assistant planning to take responsibility for me?”
Athena’s mind went blank. What did he mean? Responsibility?
