Chapter 272 Why is he here?
Chapter 272 Why is he here?
“Officer, we are truly innocent. We were just taking a walk on the street and got tired. We wanted to have a smoke nearby, but we never expected to be tied up and held down here.”
"Exactly, at most we just forgot to put out our cigarettes, is it really necessary to call the police?"
"Such a big company, I didn't expect it to be so stingy. If you don't allow us to smoke nearby, at least put up a sign."
The group of desperate criminals took turns trying to exonerate themselves, completely denying that they had come to commit arson.
The company building's surveillance cameras did not capture them pouring gasoline, and in the end, the police had to release them due to insufficient evidence.
That evening, the security guard told Ji Jingshen what had happened, but the company's projects were delayed because of this incident.
Taking advantage of the situation, Cheng Linhao snatched several projects from Ji Jingshen and even secretly poached a few of their employees. Although they weren't key personnel, it was enough to disgust Ji Jingshen.
"That Cheng Linhao is such a scoundrel, he's everywhere."
Song Qianyi's expression was not good. He had come to a summit with Ji Jingshen tonight, but he did not expect to see Cheng Linhao coming in from the door not long after he entered. His smile immediately disappeared.
Ji Jingshen chuckled and ruffled her hair. "I'm not even angry yet, why are you arguing with him? Don't worry, he won't be able to keep up this arrogance for long."
"President Ji? I didn't expect to meet you here. I've heard that your company has had a lot of problems recently. I wonder if they've been resolved?"
Cheng Linhao walked over with a gloating expression, looking extremely pleased with himself.
"I didn't expect Mr. Cheng to care so much about my company. He even knows exactly when I fired a few people who had shady dealings. Anyone who didn't know better would think you have a special fondness for my company."
puff!
Several CEOs who had been watching their actions couldn't help but burst out laughing. This CEO Ji was really too sharp-tongued.
Cheng Linhao's face was gloomy, because he had only recently learned that the employees he had poached were not clean at all, and had turned several departments of the company into a mess in just a few days.
He had good reason to suspect that this was Ji Jingshen's doing, that he knew he was going to make a move and therefore specially arranged these people for him.
"You won't be smug for long!"
After saying that, he left with a livid face.
Ji Jingshen didn't take his attitude to heart at all, after all, he had a purpose in coming to this summit tonight.
Rumors are circulating that a military project is seeking a partner company, and most importantly, the technology in question is patented.
This project absolutely must be pulled off.
"How's the cooperation proposal I asked you to prepare coming along?"
Upon hearing his words, the secretary immediately handed over the documents he had brought. He had personally led a team to work overtime to complete this cooperation plan.
Ji Jingshen carefully reviewed it and nodded in satisfaction.
However, Song Qianyi was a little worried, "I remember that Cheng Linhao's company also has this technology. Although I heard this news from a side story, he may already know about it."
Otherwise, why would he be at this summit? According to her understanding, Cheng Linhao usually brings a female companion even when he appears in places like this, but this time he only brought his assistant.
Moreover, he was his assistant who had always worked at the company.
Song Qianyi kept frowning, worried that he would interfere.
"Don't worry about him not getting this collaboration."
Ji Jingshen calmly comforted her, but Song Qianyi was somewhat puzzled.
"After all, it's a military collaboration. Companies that are associated with this kind of place absolutely cannot have any blemishes. Although we don't have any brainless geniuses who can crush Cheng Linhao in one blow, the higher-ups are very clear about his ways."
"Even if the people in charge are dishonest, they wouldn't choose such a risky company. They could easily bring themselves down if they're not careful."
After hearing his explanation, Song Qianyi felt a little relieved. Even if they couldn't get the project, they absolutely couldn't let Cheng Linhao get it, otherwise they would be in real trouble.
During the summit, Ji Jingshen discussed many collaborations, and even Song Qianyi helped the Song Group secure a lot of resources.
Song Qianyu, who was working overtime at the company, felt both excited and troubled when she saw the message from Song Qianyi.
He was already working non-stop at the company, but the contracts that Song Qianyi sent over would be entirely beneficial to the company, and might even help it reach new heights.
What else could she do? Song Qianyu sighed helplessly and began processing the documents that Song Qianyi had sent her.
It's a bittersweet experience.
After the summit ended, Cheng Linhao returned to the company with a gloomy expression. He also knew that the military was looking for partners, but he was very clear about his own problems.
Their company is no longer involved in the cooperation project with the military, but since he can't do it, Ji Jingshen can't get it either!
"How are those desperate criminals we contacted last time doing now?"
The assistant paused for a moment and said, "Initially, the police were going to release them without charge because of insufficient evidence, but later, Ji Jingshen somehow obtained some evidence and put them in jail."
He was sentenced to three years in prison and fined 500,000 yuan for arson.
Cheng Linhao's face twisted in pain; Ji Jingshen was his nemesis!
"Find a way to get them out. I want to meet with them in person."
The assistant was shocked and advised, "President, please calm down. We are in a critical period now, and we absolutely cannot have any further involvement with these people."
Since the military has signaled their willingness to cooperate, they will conduct an investigation even if they don't choose their company. If something is discovered, they won't be able to explain themselves no matter what.
"What are you afraid of? If something goes wrong, I'll be the one to take the blame. I'm not even scared, but you're already thinking about running away."
The man's face was gloomy; he was extremely dissatisfied with his assistant's reaction.
It seems he needs to consider getting a new assistant.
The assistant, who was wholeheartedly devoted to the company, was unaware of Cheng Linhao's thoughts. After hearing his words, she had no choice but to go and find someone to bail him out.
"You can leave now; someone outside will bail you out."
The few desperados who were sighing and lamenting in the prison were suddenly struck by these words and found them hard to believe, as if they were hallucinating.
"Big brother, can we really leave now?"
Seeing the open gate, one of the underlings tentatively stretched out his foot and took a step forward. When he found that the guards really did not stop them, he could not contain his excitement.
However, the man called "Big Brother" had a serious expression, but he had a premonition that someone would ask them to do something even more dangerous after they were rescued this time.
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