Chapter 092: Because You're Smart

Zhou Yi leaned against the door of the risk control office, standing there for quite a while.

Luo Chen came up.

Seeing Zhou Yi, Luo Chen was clearly taken aback for a moment, then quickly put on a smile and greeted, "Zhou Yi, what are you doing here?"

Zhou Yi looked at him coldly without speaking.

Zhou Yi suspected that Luo Chen was behind this mess, so he naturally had no friendly expressions for him.

"You're not... here to see Xu Lin, are you?" Luo Chen asked, peeking into the risk control office.

"Who I'm here for has nothing to do with you," Zhou Yi replied coldly.

Luo Chen was taken aback, looked Zhou Yi up and down, and shook his head with a smile, "What's going on? I didn't offend you, did I?"

"You know what you did," Zhou Yi said, starting to leave.

"Wait a minute! Explain yourself! What did I do?" Luo Chen called out from behind.

Zhou Yi stopped, looked back at Luo Chen, and asked, "Wasn't it you who incited Wang Fang to forcibly liquidate our positions?"

"What are you talking about? I told Wang Fang to liquidate your positions? When did I do that? Zhou Yi, let's be clear here. I, Luo Chen, have always been aboveboard..."

"Stop it! Stop flattering yourself. We both know what kind of people we are," Zhou Yi interrupted.

Luo Chen wasn't angered and continued, "Alright, alright, I'll admit, sometimes I'm a bit that way, but I didn't do this! I won't take the blame for someone else!"

"Was it really not you?"

"It really wasn't me!"

"I don't believe you."

"...Alright, let's put it this way. We don't have any conflicts, right?" Luo Chen said.

Zhou Yi nodded.

Luo Chen wanted to continue but looked around and then pulled Zhou Yi towards the stairwell, saying, "This isn't the place to talk. Let's go to the stairwell."

Zhou Yi followed Luo Chen to the stairwell.

"I have some conflicts with Zhao Yang and a bit of a grudge with Chen Wei, but I have no issues with you, Zhou Yi! Your good relationship with Zhao Yang and Chen Wei is your business. I'm not petty enough to take it out on you because of that. Let me put it this way, if I really incited Wang Fang, I would have only targeted Chen Wei, not implicated anyone else, especially not you, understand?"

Luo Chen looked at Zhou Yi and said.

Zhou Yi pondered silently.

Luo Chen continued, "Since we've run into each other today, let me say a bit more. Zhou Yi, I think you've heard the rumors that Zhao Yang will be leaving at the end of this month."

Zhou Yi nodded.

"When Zhao Yang leaves, the supervisor position for your Group Seven will be vacant."

Luo Chen said, looking meaningfully at Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi nodded again.

"You... don't have any thoughts about that?"

After waiting for a while with no response, Luo Chen asked tentatively.

"Yes, I do," Zhou Yi replied.

Luo Chen smiled, "Good to know you have ambition. I've been observing you for a long time. You have talent and ability. Being just a small trader is a waste! If you're willing, once Zhao Yang leaves, I'll make you the head of Group Seven. How about that?"

"Really?"

"Really!"

"Alright, I got it," Zhou Yi said, turning to leave.

Luo Chen was puzzled and asked, "So, do you agree or not?"

Zhou Yi didn't respond. He didn't even turn around, just raised his middle finger as he walked away.

Luo Chen was almost driven mad with anger!

As Zhou Yi descended to the twenty-sixth floor, he saw Chen Wei leaning against the stairwell, looking at him with a smirk.

"Boss?"

Zhou Yi was surprised.

Chen Wei had noticed Zhou Yi's prolonged absence and was worried that he might be doing something drastic, so he went to check on him.

As he entered the stairwell, he overheard the conversation between Luo Chen and Zhou Yi.

Truth be told, Luo Chen's words had made Chen Wei doubt whether he had wrongly accused Luo Chen. Could it have been Yuan Tong and Xu Lin behind this?

While pondering this, Chen Wei heard Luo Chen's attempt to entice Zhou Yi.

Chen Wei's face took on a peculiar expression.

He had expected Zhou Yi to agree readily, but was somewhat surprised by the outcome.

Although he didn't see Zhou Yi's final gesture, Luo Chen's angry grunt made it clear.

Seeing Zhou Yi coming down, Chen Wei glanced upstairs, realizing Luo Chen had left, and asked, "You didn't agree?"

Zhou Yi grinned, "I'm greedy for money, but I'm not stupid! Besides following you, Boss, and enjoying the perks, I can't stand Luo Chen. He schemes more than I do! And if he keeps this up, Meitai will be ruined by him. Why should I stay here?"

Chen Wei chuckled, "You're smart."

Zhou Yi also laughed.

Chen Wei then became serious, "Zhou Yi, I've practically brought you up in this trade. I know you well, and considering our past, I was reluctant to take you along. But after careful thought, I decided to bring you along. Do you know why?"

Zhou Yi instinctively asked, "Why?"

"Because you're smart!" Chen Wei said earnestly.

Zhou Yi wasn't sure if this was a compliment or a slight.

He wanted to ask, but Chen Wei changed the subject, "What were you doing upstairs?"

"Uh... just went to check on Wang Fang, to give her a warning," Zhou Yi quickly replied.

Chen Wei eyed him, "That's all?"

"Uh... not just that. Actually... forget it, Boss, I'll be honest, but don't tell anyone else!"

Zhou Yi hesitated before speaking.

Chen Wei nodded.

Zhou Yi leaned closer and whispered, "I got some friends to follow Wang Fang. From the moment she leaves home at night, they follow her until she arrives at the company."

Chen Wei frowned, looking at Zhou Yi.

"Boss, don't get me wrong. We won't do anything to her, just keeping an eye on her," Zhou Yi quickly explained.

Chen Wei understood.