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âIf they have the upper hand in this matter, weâll be in a difficult position.â
They had to be reasonable in everything. They had to do things logically, so they could not use force.
âBut 1 think the reason is still a little far-fetched. This is only a theoretical possibility.â
Qi Xianzhao was also full of anger. It was not easy to anger an honest person like him to this extent.
âAt the beginning, when we hadnât entered the dry season yet, they just seized upon the theoretical impossibility to prevent our traditional operations. Now that weâre officially in the dry season and the theoretical possibility has increased, their attitude has become even more firm. Itâs evident theyâre just trying to take us for a ride.â
âAccording to you, even during dry season, the possibility of the freighter running aground is only theoretical, right?â
âYes,â Qi Xianzhao said.
âDid any cargo ships of the same type pass through while you were there?â
Qi Xianzhao shook his head. âNo. The other ships had a much lower capacity, but 1 still feel that this is not a reason.â
âAfter docking for such a long time, the shipâs custodial fees and expenses are sky-high. This business is not profitable to begin with. If this continues, we will have to pay at least 10 million yuan.â
âIf thereâs nothing fishy about this, 1 donât mind compensating them a little.â Lin Yi said.
âBut being forced to drop anchor is a little humiliating. Have you considered other routes?â
âIf we donât use the Panem Canal, weâll have to bypass Ooguay and Arjenia. Itâll be more costly and more dangerous to go through the Pacific in this way. Itâs not a logical route.â
âIâll tell you what. Contact two smaller freighters, load the cargo separately, and ship it back through the Panem Canal.â
âThatâs the only option for now,â Qi Xianzhao said.
âBut 1 still canât take this lying down. 1 keep feeling like theyâre intentionally attacking us.â
âThere might be other conflicts of interest involved. Weâre just victims. In other words, this is a natural disaster.â Lin Yi said.
âWhatâs that saying again? If you canât resist, just split open your legs and enjoy it silently.â
Qi Xianzhao smiled knowingly.
âIâve heard this joke before, hahaâ¦â
Although he was an honest man, he was still a man. He had heard such dirty jokes before.
âThen donât think so much. Speak louder. I donât want to see you depressed again.â
âGot it.â
Lin Yi didnât care about this deal. He just needed to deliver the goods safely.
There was still a few million in profits to be made. If they cut their losses in time by doing this, the money they lost would be covered by this few million in profit. They would not end up making a loss.
Lin Yi stood up and patted Qi Xianzhaoâs shoulder.
âLetâs leave this matter to the subordinates. With the New Year approaching, you should take a break and relax. Find a place to have some fun. The company will cover your expenses.â
âThank you, President Lin.â
Qi Xianzhao smiled as he made two cups of coffee and handed one to Lin Yi.
âThe companyâs annual meeting is about to begin. President Lin, do you want to go on stage and present it? 1 heard from President Tian that there are some employees who still donât know you.â
âShowing my face in public isnât for me. Go in my place.â
âI donât think Iâll have the chance.â Qi Xianzhao smiled and shrugged.
âYuanyuan volunteered to take over this role.â
âI knew it. Sheâd rush to take this opportunity to show off.â
Qi Xianzhao smiled and said nothing.
It was said that an enemy knew you best. This was the most suitable sentence to describe President Lin and Yuanyuan.
In the following days, as the New Year approached, the atmosphere became increasingly festive.
Both malls and supermarkets were filled with items related to the New Year, enhancing the holiday spirit. People were immersed in the joy of the upcoming holiday break.
âMr. Lin, what do you think of my new dress?â
Ji Qingyan stood on the second floor, showing Lin Yi the red dress in her hand.
âAlthough the color is quite festive, isnât it too formal? It might not be suitable for everyday wear, and isnât it a bit early for this weather?â
Lin Yi had never felt anything about Ji Qingyanâs attire.
Firstly, she was good-looking and could wear anything.
Secondly, Ji Qingyanâs clothes were top-notch, and she could hardly go wrong when it came to clothes.
However, Lin Yi didnât say that she looked good in everything. That would be too perfunctory.
Different views and opinions had to be put forward, which showed that he made a serious reflection on the issue.
âTomorrow night is the annual meeting of the two companies. 1 have to go on stage to speak, so 1 have to dress formally.â
âIn that case, 1 understand. This is perfect for it.â
âHehe, Iâll wear this then.â
âYou are going on stage tomorrow too, right? Iâll go get you a suit.â
âHe Yuanyuan took the role for herself. She didnât give me a chance to accept.â
Ji Qingyan smiled.
âYuanyuanâs personality is indeed like this. However, with your style, even if Yuanyuan doesnât fight with you, you wouldnât go on stage to speak, right?â
âClever.â
Looking at Lin Yi, Ji Qingyan laughed even harder.
âItâs usually those newlywed young brides who feel shy to show up. How come our esteemed Lin CEO is feeling the same way?â
âI mean, I only have these two organs to differentiate my front and my back, unlike our esteemed President Ji, whoâs already a 36D, and has the pride to show off. I naturally feel embarrassed to step up.â
âBut 1 donât think Iâm as big as I used to be, because Iâve lost weight recently.â
Ji Qingyan had no qualms about talking about this topic in front of Lin Yi.
âIsnât the answer simple? According to scientific evidence, itâll get bigger if you massage it.â
âHooligan.â
âBut you donât have anything to do tomorrow, right? Come with me. Itâll be boring for me to be alone.â
âOkay.â
After settling the matter with Lin Yi, Ji Qingyan turned around and returned to the cloakroom, preparing to find the other clothes she was going to wear tomorrow.
The next morning, after sending Ji Qingyan off, Lin Yi drove to Li Chuhanâs place. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The new year was in a week. He was going to bring her out to buy some new year goods.
âYou donât have to come to me all the time. I can take care of myself.â Li Chuhan looked at Lin Yi with gentle eyes, like a clear spring.
âI definitely have to take care of this myself. Nobody can take care of you better than I can.â
The corners of Li Chuhanâs lips curled up into a charming smile.
In the morning, he accompanied Li Chuhan to the mall to buy some new year goods before sending her home. Then, he drove to the Peninsula Hotel.
Originally, he had planned to go to Chaoyang Group and head over with Ji Qingyan.
After the phone call, Ji Qingyan said that she would be out with He Yuanyuan. When the two of them arrived together, Lin Yi would come alone.
Seeing Lin Yi, Wang Tianlong walked over like a lackey.
âPresident Lin, 1 have good news for you..â