Luo Maoyuan, the boss of Risheng Ocean Shipping Group, was currently situated in his office, intently reading through a survey document. Had his colleague, Liu Yong, been present in the room, he would undoubtedly have been astonished by what Luo Maoyuan held.
The document contained information about Global Ocean Services, which included a detailed introduction of Universal Company and various executives, such as Liu Yong, Qiu Yang, Hu Shijun, and others. What stood out to Luo Maoyuan were the profiles of Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun, complete with photographs.
With a somber expression, Luo Maoyuan carefully flipped through the pages of the document while his assistant remained nearby, too intimidated to utter a word.
He was acutely aware that his boss was in an exceedingly foul mood, and if he were to speak out of turn, he might become a target of Luo Maoyuan's wrath.
It took at least ten minutes for Luo Maoyuan to comb through the information. Finally, he broke the silence with a deep voice,
"Universal Company actually has two 100,000-ton tankers delivering crude oil to Yanhuang Petroleum Group?"
His assistant, Xiao Zhu, confirmed with equal gravity, "The boss really has such a thing."
Luo Maoyuan had always regarded the crude oil transportation business of Yanhuang Petroleum Group as his forbidden area.
He wanted to avoid any other ocean transportation company getting involved. So, the news that Universal had already made inroads into this territory did not bode well for him.
Xiao Zhu reported carefully, "The boss has an update that needs to be reported to you."
"Tell me, what is it?" Luo Maoyuan asked curtly.
"It's like this. Just two days ago, Liu Yong, the boss of Universal Company, went to Qidong Shipyard in person. Not only did he buy two 200,000-ton existing ships, but he also ordered seven or eight 100,000-ton ships in one go. above the giant ship."
Luo Maoyuan's reaction was not slight, as he exclaimed, "There is such a thing, is it true?"
"Boss, it is absolutely true. This is indeed the case," confirmed Xiao Zhu.
Luo Maoyuan's face grew even more grim and frightening. He knew that Universal's purchase of so many giant ships, including ocean-going oil tankers, meant they aggressively pursued more crude oil transportation business from Yanhuang Petroleum Group, primarily undertaken by Risheng Ocean Shipping Group.
He thought this was unacceptable and needed to take measures to prevent it.
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*** FRIDAY ***
Today was Friday, and Li Changle had become much busier since school had started.
If possible, She spent most of her time at school, even after classes. Liu Yong hadn't seen his girlfriend in a few days, and even though they chatted on WeChat daily, he really missed her.
At around five in the afternoon, Liu Yong drove to Li Changle's school and parked his car at the gate. He told her on WeChat, "Lele, I will wait for you at the school gate." Li Changle replied with a happy expression and said she would be out in about twenty minutes.
Liu Yong couldn't help but smile at her response. He felt warm and happy in his heart, realizing they were in a period of passionate love, and they both felt the sweetness of their relationship.
While waiting for Li Changle at the gate, he noticed a small black car driving up and parking in front of the school.
Liu Yong couldn't help but wonder who owned such an impressive car. It was just a Mercedes-Benz C, and yet it was parked so high-profile. Liu Yong thought it might affect the student's school leave, especially during peak hours.
He considered this a lack of quality rather than high-profile showing off.
Liu Yong would never dare to be so flashy when driving his Curryland. Instead, he would always park it a few tens of meters away from the school gate to avoid causing any inconvenience to others.
As the black Mercedes-Benz C pulled up at the school gate, a dapper young man emerged from the driver's seat.
He looked immaculate in his crisp white shirt, tie, polished leather shoes, and smartly tailored trousers. But what caught everyone's attention was the enormous bouquet of roses he was holding. The bundle was so large that it appeared to be made up of dozens of roses.
Liu Yong couldn't help but wonder if this young man was in the same boat as him, waiting for his girlfriend to emerge from the school gates.
He watched from a distance, not daring to approach the stranger's car. After all, it was the job of the school security guards to manage the traffic flow.
As the young man nervously stood outside the campus gates, he clutched a large bouquet of roses in his sweaty palms.
He shifted his weight from foot to foot, his eyes scanning left and right as he searched for someone in the bustling crowd.
Liu Yong, an onlooker, couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of the short, thin man who barely reached 1.65 meters in height.
After waiting a few moments, Li Changle emerged from the school with a beaming smile. Liu Yong assumed that the young man with the roses was Li Changle's boyfriend but was taken aback when the stranger suddenly sprinted towards her with the flowers in hand.
"Lele, I see you again. I bought these flowers specially for you," the man exclaimed, his face beaming with delight.
Li Changle's expression quickly turned sour as she rebuked him.
"Wu Youcai, I've often told you that there's nothing between us. I already have a boyfriend."
The man, whose name was Wu Youcai, smiled as he responded,
"Lele, I don't mind if you have a boyfriend. I am sincere in my affection for you. Besides, I can give you a better life than he can."
Li Changle's irritation was palpable as she cut him off. "Don't think that a few coins will win my heart. And please, call me Li Changle or Teacher Li from now on."
Wu Youcai persisted, his tone becoming more insistent. "Lele, you should be more realistic. If your boyfriend can't afford a house or a car, you'll be miserable with him."
Li Changle had had enough of the man's advances and replied with finality, "I won't be swayed by material possessions. Now please, leave me alone and don't disturb me again."
Liu Yong's keen hearing allowed him to overhear the conversation between Li Changle and Wu Youcai, but it brought him no joy. Wu Youcai's childish behavior of flaunting his little wealth and making derogatory remarks about Li Changle's boyfriend left Liu Yong in a bad mood.
Without wasting any time, Liu Yong stepped forward, ignoring Wu Youcai like an annoying fly, and said to Li Changle, "Let's go, let's ignore him."
Li Changle's face lit up at the sight of her boyfriend, and she affectionately took his arm, ignoring Wu Youcai altogether.
"Liu Yong, let's go have dinner together," she said happily.
Liu Yong suggested they eat at his house, as his sister Liu Lan was back. The two started to make their way out when Wu Youcai suddenly blocked Liu Yong's path, refusing to let them leave.
"What the......… F**k!. Do you think you are the Great Wall of China?"
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