Chapter 158 - 158: His Motives Are Indeed Not Straightforward

Translator: _Min_

After Zheng Ming passed on Gu Dai’s instructions, the employees looked at her with even stronger admiration.

“Ms. Gu is the guiding light of my life.”

“I thought I’d spend my life drifting aimlessly, just earning a meager salary. But now, it feels like becoming wealthy isn’t just a dream as long as I work hard.”

“Ms. Gu is as beautiful as she is kind; she’s the only goddess in my heart!”

Zheng Ming reported these employee sentiments to Gu Dai one by one.

Listening, Gu Dai could only offer a resigned smile.

Catching sight of her grin, Zheng Ming looked down, his heart pounding erratically. The employees hadn’t been wrong; Ms. Gu was indeed stunning.

Gu Dai, oblivious to Zheng Ming’s internal turmoil, spoke in her usual tone, “Ask Assistant Lin to come to my office when he’s free.”

Snapping back to reality, Zheng Ming nodded, “Alright!”

Not long after Zheng Ming left her office, Lin Sheng entered.

Standing up, Gu Dai greeted him with a smile, “Uncle Lin.”

Lin Sheng bowed slightly, responding, “Miss.”

An inner sense of resignation washed over Gu Dai. She’d told Uncle Lin countless times that he didn’t need to be so formal with her. Each time, he’d agree verbally, but the next time they met, he’d revert to his usual respectful demeanor.

Gu Dai pulled out a chair for Lin Sheng, expressing her concern, “Uncle Lin, please sit. The weather has been quite unpredictable lately; please take care to keep warm.”

Lin Sheng nodded with a smile, “Don’t worry, Miss, 1 will take care of myself.”

Pleased by his response, Gu Dai poured tea for both of them before stating her reason for seeing him, “Uncle Lin, about the embroidery project we discussed a while ago—I’ve found a partner for it. Do you think it’s a good time to proceed with this project?”

Lin Sheng looked a bit surprised, “Embroidery project?”

Gu Dai nodded, “Yes.”

After sipping his tea contemplatively, Lin Sheng finally looked up at Gu Dai and said, “Miss, 1’11 be honest with you. When you first proposed this project, 1 wasn’t fully on board. Embroidery, although intricate and beautiful, is not common in the current market. People may not readily accept this new industry, and there’s a high chance it’ll result in a loss.”

Gu Dai’s eyes softened with a touch of nostalgia as she spoke, “I understand your concerns, Uncle Lin. The embroidery project was something my parents wanted to establish but couldn’t due to unforeseen circumstances. That’s why I’m so keen on pursuing it now. As for making a loss, I’m not overly concerned.”

Lin thought about Gu Dai’s late parents and their remarkable business acumen.

He looked at Gu Dai, who closely resembled them and had successfully introduced a myriad of innovative projects within the company, exhibiting not only inherited skills but also promising signs of surpassing her parents.

Suddenly, he found himself believing that maybe, just maybe, Gu Dai could make the embroidery project work.

Upon realizing this, Lin Sheng smiled and replied, “Miss, 1 think it’s a good time to proceed with the embroidery project. I’ll do my best to assist you with any issues.”

With Lin Sheng’s support, Gu Dai felt more assured.

It was then that Lin Sheng remembered a crucial detail he had overlooked. He looked at Gu Dai and asked, “Young Mistress, who is collaborating with us on this embroidery project?”

After all, it was a risky venture. Lin Sheng was concerned that someone might be setting a trap for Gu Dai.

Under Lin Sheng’s wary gaze, Gu Dai softly revealed the name of the investor, “Zhou Ci.”

Lin frowned as he repeated, “Zhou Ci?”

Being a special assistant in the Gu Group, Lin Sheng was fairly knowledgeable about social circles and quickly recalled Zhou Ci’s face.

His worry intensified, “Miss, Zhou Ci is close to Song Ling. Is he investing in this project to stand up for his friend?”

Lin Sheng hadn’t forgotten that Gu Dai had previously declined to collaborate with Song Ling, the President of Song Corporation. He felt Zhou Ci’s intent must be far from simple.

Gu Dai didn’t deny it, nodding in agreement, “His motives are indeed not straightforward..”