‘In cahoots with…’
Some other man would have thrown this as a piece of junk but Huian immediately understood. Even if they were just three words, she knew the rest of it.
In cahoots with meant to have or be an accomplice in a plan.
And there was only one person.
Grandma Liu.
In cahoots with Grandma Liu. That was the whole sentence.
She was quivering. What will she do now? Jinhai has already read it. He has even doubted the presence of such a weird letter. And once he starts to doubt something, he doesn’t leave the matter till he is fully answered.
It was right to be that cautious too. He was the CEO of the biggest company, his family has the most prestigious background. So there are bound to be rivals and enemies who wish to take him down and who can’t wait to push him from his high pedestal. One moment of carelessness or ignorance can lead to his biggest doom.
She had to find a way so that he doesn’t dwell on this matter.
But for now, the scores were,
Huian – 0
Mystery man – 1
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The next day Nana went to Chen Corps with the lunch boxes deliveries. She completed the breakfast time in Liu Corps and left for Bo and Zhemin to handle the lunch breaks.
“Hey, Nana.”, Jianyu greeted with a huge smile.
“Chen Jianyu.”, she smiled back.
“God it feels like such a long time since we have met.”
“That’s for sure. We didn’t even realize. Guess we were both busy these days.”
“No kidding.”
Along with the collaboration project, he also had to deal with Suyin, her truth and think over how to define their relationship from now on. He was busy sorting out his feelings.
“Here are the lunchboxes you ordered.”
“Thanks a ton. You are the best.”
“You are very welcome.”
They both chuckled.
“So anything new? How’s Natsukashi going?”, he asked to catch up for the days they couldn’t meet.
“Natsukashi is going great. And even more so now.”
“How? Did you get contracted again?”
“Yes, but it’s a little different.”
“??”, he frowned in confusion.
“Well, I got another contract from your cousin, Mr. Liu Jinhai, to work in his company for a while to change their canteen menu a little and introduce my recipes. They wanted a collaboration between Liu Corps and Natsukashi.”
His jaw dropped. Such a huge thing happened and neither he or Mother Chen even had an inkling about it.
“Really? That’s great. Congratulations. Another big contract with the same client. You must be proud of yourself.”
She felt embarrassed. “I’m just doing my job.”
“You are being modest. But I must say this was a really good idea by bro. Even I’m feeling jealous now why didn’t I think of it first.”
“Ah, it was not proposed by Mr. Liu.”
“Huh? Then who?”
“His father. Mr. Liu Hai. He suggested it and Mr. Liu Jinhai agreed to it.”
Jianyu didn’t know how to contain his shock.
Did uncle propose this? Since when did he start to take so much interest in..-
He widened his eyes in possible realization. He remembered what his mother said just the last night.
Once we decide that we want something, we get it by hook or by crook.
He is one devious man. He will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
If he really likes Nana as much as I do, then he will definitely give his all to make her a Liu.
Wait. Has he planned this on purpose? Is he really that serious to pair Nana with Jing? But Jing is in abroad now. What will he gain by bringing her to Liu Corps at this time?
He didn’t understand.
Maybe I’m thinking too much. Anyways uncle is a huge foodie, so he might have really liked her food and perhaps suggested with good intentions.
Nana waved her hand in front of him.
“Chen Jianyu?”
“Huh yes? Sorry, what were you saying?”
“Nothing. You seemed lost somewhere.”
“Oh, it’s just work-related.”
Just then somebody knocked. The door opened and a woman entered wearing a formal business suit.
“Jianyu, I-“, she froze seeing the girl in front of her.
“Suyin. What are you doing here?”, Jianyu asked.
Suyin smiled stiffly and composed herself.
“I just came to discuss the presentation.”
“But it was to be done tomorrow.”
“Yes. I completed the work and had some free time so thought we could get it done now.”
“Hm. Okay. Oh yes. I will formally introduce you two. Nana, she is Tang Suyin, my childhood friend. And Suyin, she is Nana. You met her in the…anniversary party.”
Nana clearly remembered how she blamed her that night. She felt a little awkward.
She bowed. “Hello, Miss Tang.”
She forced a smile. “Hello, Miss Nana”, she said after a pause, “So, what are you doing here?”
Jianyu answered, “She came to deliver our lunch. We frequently order from Natsukashi.”
“I see. Well, she is that impressive after all.”
Inside, Suyin was fuming in anger. She has even charmed her way to come here. I have to remind her rightful place!
Just then Jianyu’s phone rang. “I have to take this call.”, and he went aside.
Suyin said, “Jianyu is always praising you. Even when we are together, he always talks about you.”
“Ah? Is that so?”
“Yes. So, don’t you think you should keep your distance from him?”
