Liu Shengli and Meng Yunjiao both thought of a solution—and both thought of Sailing Company at the same time.
"President Lin, I'm sorry. The Qiu Family is too powerful. A small businessman like me had no choice but to bow to their threats. Please forgive me and help me out."
In Lin Cheng's office at Lin Group, Liu Shengli had arrived with his secretary and lavish gifts. He bowed and scraped before Lin Cheng, stopping just short of kneeling.
Liu Shengli had noticed that Lin Group seemed unaffected. No one had shown up to investigate it on fabricated grounds, either.
Nor had Sailing Company's investigators appeared.
Lin Cheng leaned back in his chair, unable to hide his satisfaction.
"So you know you were wrong. Where was that sense earlier?"
Lin Cheng's jab nearly left Liu Shengli speechless.
"I'm sorry, President Lin. I was wrong this time, and I accept the consequences. We've been business partners for years. Please help me just this once."
Liu Shengli knew that if things kept going this way, he would lose his position as president. Liu Group would suffer devastating losses and ultimately fall into someone else's hands.
"Well, there's nothing better than admitting your mistakes and making amends."
Lin Cheng rose to inspect the gifts Liu Shengli had brought and was quite pleased. In the past, he had always been the one carrying gifts to Liu Shengli. This was the first time Liu Shengli had returned the favor.
"Yes, yes, exactly."
Liu Shengli nodded repeatedly, as meek as could be.
He had no choice. He knew Lin Cheng could put in a good word for him now.
"Help you? How?"
Lin Cheng lit a cigarette and offered one to Liu Shengli, who shook his head.
"President Lin, could you please introduce me to Mr.