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Chapter 497 Surprise



Chapter 497 Surprise

Hearing this, Lu Yining was stunned, and then a surprise came over him. "Thank you, Fourth Uncle!"

"However, I also have conditions." Sheng Nanting's tone became serious. "From now on, I want you to participate in the entire process of handling this matter and ensure that similar problems will not occur again. Otherwise, you know the consequences."

"I will. I will supervise strictly." Lu Yining promised solemnly.

At that moment, light footsteps were heard outside the office door, and then the door was pushed open again. "Sorry to bother you," a crisp voice came from Xiao Yang, the new administrative assistant. "Here's a document for you to sign, and I have a few calls from clients I need to answer..."

Sheng Nanting frowned, "Put the documents aside, let them wait for the client's matter."

Xiao Yang nodded quickly, placed the documents on the table, and quickly retreated. Before leaving, he didn't forget to secretly glance at Lu Yining, his eyes filled with shock and admiration. "She's truly worthy of being Mr. Xu's daughter. She was able to persuade Mr. Sheng..."

Lu Yining noticed all this and felt a little complicated. She knew that this was just a temporary victory, and the real test was still to come. "Fourth Uncle, we will work hard to solve the problem, please rest assured."

Sheng Nanting nodded and said, "Remember your promise."

As Lu Yining left the office, she knew her future wouldn't be smooth, but as long as there was hope, everything was still possible. She could only see what the future held, step by step. Meanwhile, at the end of the corridor, Xiao Yang was whispering with several other colleagues, discussing this dramatic change.

"Have you heard? It seems that this time, the girl named Lu Yining really played a key role! She's really amazing!"

Xiao Yang's face was filled with surprise and admiration, as if he was completely immersed in the thrilling scene. The others also had expressions of disbelief on their faces, obviously full of speculation and discussion. As for how the story will develop, who can guess? Lu Yining's challenge

Leaving Sheng Nanting's office, Lu Yining felt a mix of emotions. Although she had temporarily gained her fourth uncle's trust, the road ahead was still filled with uncertainty. The chatter in the hallway made her quicken her pace and head straight back to her office. Once inside, she pulled out her phone and quickly called her father, Xu Shengli.

"Dad, there has been some progress. Fourth Uncle has given us a chance, but we need to go all out to resolve it."

"Really?" The voice on the other end of the phone was clearly filled with surprise and excitement. "This is great news! You must seize this opportunity and perform well!"

"I know," Lu Yining replied calmly, "I will try my best. Please also tell my mother so that everyone doesn't worry."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Yining began to seriously plan her next steps. She knew that to completely change the current situation, she had to find a key breakthrough. At this time, her assistant Xiao Wang knocked on the door again, looking a little nervous.

"Miss Lu, I just received news that there is an important dinner party tonight, and Fourth Uncle hopes you can join us."

"Dinner party? What's going on?" Lu Yining asked.

"I heard that it's a project negotiation with an important client, and your uncle wants you to be present to witness the whole process," Xiao Wang explained.

Lu Yining's heart trembled slightly. This opportunity was undoubtedly a good time to show his abilities. "Okay, I understand. Please help me confirm the time and place with Fourth Uncle."

The key to the dinner

That evening, Lu Yining changed into a business suit and followed Sheng Nanting to a high-end restaurant. The restaurant's soft lighting and sophisticated decor exuded understated luxury. They were ushered into a private room where a middle-aged man was already waiting. Sheng Nanting introduced the man as Mr. Zhang, one of the company's key partners.

Mr. Zhang looked very kind and stood up to greet him with a smile: "Mr. Sheng, welcome. Ah, this beautiful lady is..."

"She is my niece and an important member of the company, Lu Yining." Sheng Nanting introduced.

Mr. Zhang's gaze lingered on Lu Yining for a moment, and he was clearly impressed by her: "Ms. Lu is truly exceptional, and it's a pleasure to meet you."

The dinner went quite smoothly, and after a few drinks, the atmosphere became even more harmonious. Lu Yining had been silently observing the exchanges between the two parties, trying to capture every detail. At this time, Mr. Zhang suddenly said: "Mr. Sheng, this cooperation is very important to both of us. I hope you can give your full support."

"Please rest assured, Mr. Zhang, we will do our best." Sheng Nanting said in a firm tone.

Mr. Zhang nodded and then looked at Lu Yining: "Ms. Lu, I heard that you hold an extraordinary position in the company. I hope you can introduce more business knowledge to me in the future."

"Of course, I will do my best to assist." Lu Yining responded with a smile.

Challenges at the meeting

The next day, Lu Yining attended a meeting to discuss an important project as planned. The meeting room was packed with key members from various departments, and the atmosphere was tense and tense. After the project manager's presentation, it was Lu Yining's turn to speak. She elaborated on her ideas and strategies and offered some constructive suggestions.

"I think we can adjust our product design based on market positioning and user needs to increase our market share," Lu Yining said confidently.

As soon as he finished speaking, several senior managers cast scrutinizing glances. One of them, Li Ge, a veteran employee, said disdainfully, "Young people are always too idealistic. The market is changing so rapidly. Isn't this a bit risky?"

Lu Yining did not back down and replied calmly: "I understand your concerns, but I have conducted in-depth market research and combined with data analysis, I believe this plan is feasible and can bring huge benefits."

The conference room fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to Sheng Nanting. After a moment's thought, he slowly spoke, "I agree with Lu Yining's proposal. We can further refine the plan and implement it as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Brother Li and the others understood what was going on, but could only reluctantly nod in agreement. Meanwhile, Lu Yining felt an unprecedented sense of accomplishment, knowing that she was gradually gaining recognition and support from more people.

Unexpected obstacles

However, just when things seemed to be going in the right direction, something unexpected happened. One night, Lu Yining was working overtime in the office sorting out documents when she suddenly received a call. A strange voice came from the other end of the line: "Ms. Lu, I'm Xu Muze's friend. I have something important to tell you. Please keep it confidential."


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