novelraw Chapter 909 926: Sharapova Returns
Chapter 909 926: Sharapova Returns
"Uh, this..." Of course, Lin Mu didn't want to reveal his Wolf Fang Corps activities on the North African grassland. The old man demanded confidentiality about these matters, so he had to lie, "Well... Actually, I carried out missions in Russia before and learned quite a bit. In Huaxia's underworld, most rely on the officialdom, seeking protection from officials, while the Russian underground world cultivates its own forces, using various methods to win over politically well-connected officials." Lin Mu explained.Sophie nodded, "Looks like we really need to pay attention to this."
"Actually, it's not a big deal. Since Russian officials can be controlled by underground organizations, it means they are easier to deal with. It's easy for officials to ascend as long as they have votes, and it's just as easy for them to fall, as long as there are enough opposing votes to impeach them. Votes are a key factor!" Lin Mu explained.
"President, it's about time, we should head out." At this moment, Xiaowan walked in from outside, softly speaking to Sophie.
Sophie acknowledged, then stood up and smiled at Lin Mu, "Let's go!"
"Alright."
Lin Mu nodded to Sophie and together they left Yunhai Mansion, getting into a bulletproof BMW headed towards the government building. They soon reached the parking lot of the government building, where not only Sophie had a luxury car, but where the surrounding area was filled with luxury cars—Da Ben, Land Rover, Porsche, everywhere. Most of these car owners were renowned entrepreneurs from Wancheng, making the forum a gathering of business elites.
For entrepreneurs, the annual economic forum is something highly anticipated. Through the forum, they can understand the future economic development directions of Wancheng. As business elites, they will follow up with government policies to achieve better development.
Therefore, almost all major entrepreneurs from Wancheng attended, and in addition to business people, reporters from various media outlets also arrived on-site to broadcast the forum live. However, Lin Mu never cared about such trivial matters. Most people were just there for the excitement, and only a few could truly make a fortune from the policies!
After getting out of the car, Lin Mu saw many sharp-dressed entrepreneurs with secretaries or mistresses entering the government building, making for quite the impressive scene. The security around the building was also well-implemented, with patrolling police cars and guards everywhere. After all, there were city leadership teams and major Wancheng entrepreneurs; safety was paramount!
"Feifei, let's go!" Lin Mu called out to Sophie.
Sophie nodded, placing her small hand in Lin Mu's, as he affectionately embraced the graceful and elegant beauty CEO. In the eyes of outsiders, Lin Mu of the Flying Dragon was Sophie's fiancé, which was an open secret in the business world. Every man in town envied Lin Mu for winning over such a queen-like figure of the business world!
Sophie, known as the public sweetheart among Wancheng men, was admired from afar by even successful gentlemen, deterred by the golden aura of Su's Great Enterprise. Almost every major economic sector in Wancheng was under the control of Sophie's Su Group, making it the city's leader. A single command from Sophie sent tremors through Wancheng's economy!
Lin Mu, holding Sophie's jade arm, entered the government building. The hall was already packed with police officers, reporters, and some business people from Wancheng. After Su Lin entered, all their old and new acquaintances came over to greet them, naturally hoping to establish some connection with Su Lin. Even a slight connection could bring benefits in future collaborative projects, even if it's just a fraction of a large deal, it would be an immeasurable gain for them!
Sophie smiled and nodded at her friends who came forward to greet her, as a form of courtesy. It would be exhausting to respond to everyone because, in addition to business friends, reporters also rushed over to photograph and question her. At this point, Sophie was even more glamorous than a big star!
Of course, Sophie never accepts interviews, which is a principle she set for herself. Su's Great Enterprise doesn't need frequent exposure to gain societal influence, so Sophie prefers to keep a low profile, knowing that the more friends she knows, the more enemies she might have, making it increasingly dangerous for her and limiting her freedom in socializing. This is why Sophie never accepts media interviews.
Seeing the reporters crowding in, several of Sophie's bodyguards went to the periphery to block the crowd. Escorted by the bodyguards, Sophie arrived at the lounge at the back of the hall. Of course, not just anyone could enter this lounge, only City government leadership and business moguls like Sophie. Ordinary businessmen and reporters could only wait outside in the hall!
"Miss Su, welcome, welcome!"
New Mayor Gao Mufeng stood up immediately to greet Sophie as soon as she entered the lounge.
Lin Mu observed the meeting room, which mainly consisted of various City Government leaders, including Qi Manlin and his nominal future father-in-law, City Party Secretary Qi Shangjing, as well as the Russian beauty Sharapova.
"Oh, Mayor Gao, hello, nice to meet you!" Sophie smiled gracefully and shook hands with Gao Mufeng.
As Su's Great Enterprise is a major business titan in Wancheng, with its subsidiaries serving as the pillar industries of the Wancheng economy, Sophie, as the president, holds an extremely distinguished position in Wancheng. Political dignitaries and business champions must give Sophie due respect, so several city leaders came forward to greet and shake hands with Sophie.
Including Qi Shangjing, who also shook hands with Sophie. Lin Mu observed the expressions of Sophie and Qi Shangjing. They didn't display the openness they showed with others, as Su Jinzhi had turned her back on the Su Family years ago, resulting in punishment from the Su Family. Hence, there was still considerable estrangement between the Su and Qi families over the years. However, this has gradually faded over time, and both remain significant figures unlikely to let old grudges affect their conduct.
Lin Mu's true focus was on Sharapova, who remained seated on the sofa. Sharapova maintained her mature and intellectual demeanor, and upon noticing Lin Mu's gaze, she responded with a smile, not displaying any abnormal emotions.
"Come, Miss Su, Brother Lin, let me introduce you. This is Mayor Sharapova from Haba District in Russia. Um, Miss Sarah, this is Sophie, the President of Su's Great Enterprise, and this is Lin Mu from the Flying Dragon Group!" Gao Mufeng, acting as an intermediary, cheerfully introduced them.
Sharapova stepped forward and shook hands with Sophie, "Oh! Hello, dear Miss Su, you're truly beautiful, I've heard so much about you! I'm very happy to meet you!"
"Oh, dear Miss Sarah, you're beautiful too! I'm happy to meet you as well," Sophie graciously and elegantly responded.