Chapter 2127: Chapter 2128: The Original Spouse Left with Nothing 47
Lin Yu greeted those around him with a slight hint of modesty amid his usual flamboyance. Today was the day to reveal who the IPO would ultimately fall to.
People around him were continuously praising Lin Yu. They had heard from various sources that Lin Yu had planned the project very well this time, and coupled with his good relations with the Han family, or Mr. Han, everyone thought Lin Yu would be the ultimate winner.
Lin Yu thought the same way. Just thinking about getting his hands on such a big project made him feel overjoyed.
Happy, truly happy, he knew that he would definitely become a person of significance, although he kept telling himself not to show off, he truly couldn’t help it.
But he knew that before the news was announced, he couldn’t be too cocky and needed to show a bit of humility.
When Lin Yu heard the final result, he was utterly shocked. What was going on?
During the briefing, wasn’t it said that the project plan he did was very good? If the project was well-made, why didn’t he win the bid?
There must be something fishy going on here; this was Lin Yu’s first thought. He really wanted to stand up and report.
But he didn’t dare. The other party had a background in a foreign investment bank, what could he do? Especially when he couldn’t let himself lose composure despite the unwillingness in his heart, or he would have nothing: dignity or face.
He wanted to maintain his poise, but looking at the winning bidder’s happy smile, he really couldn’t stay calm.
You should know, not winning this project would have a lot of subsequent reactions, and there would definitely be people gossiping behind his back.
Looking at the group of people who originally surrounded him now crowding around the winning bidder, he found that he only had a couple of people left by his side, and their expressions were those of sympathy.
Indeed, in many people’s eyes, he was just a loser, like a clown who leaps for attention.
Listening to the awkward consolations from those around him, Lin Yu felt increasingly uncomfortable, feeling that while they were consoling him, they were actually mocking him inside.
Lin Yu increasingly didn’t want to stay here, didn’t want to listen to the insincere consolations, so he got up and left immediately.
His subordinates had long been restless, but couldn’t leave because Lin Yu hadn’t left. When they saw him leave, they quickly followed.
The remaining people watched Lin Yu’s back and sneered, "Wasn’t he quite boastful before."
"He seemed so sure about the bid, his tail even started wagging."
Lin Yu had left. Otherwise, upon hearing people who previously praised him start talking like this, who knows how upset he would have been.
Sitting in the car on the way back, Lin Yu got angrier the more he thought about it. Clearly, the situation seemed so favorable, yet in the end, he still didn’t succeed. How could he be willing to accept this?
His mood wasn’t good to begin with, and Han Xue kept calling to ask why he didn’t get the deal.
Not getting the deal left him feeling unhappy, but he still had to patiently explain to Han Xue’s family why he didn’t win it.
Lin Yu had just contacted the people from the company and understood why he didn’t win the bid, "They said they hoped to list overseas; in this regard, I’m not as capable as the other party."
Listening to Lin Yu’s explanation, Han Xue had one thought in mind, "You’re just making excuses. Yes, they want to list overseas, but why can’t both parties cooperate?"
The more Han Xue thought about it, the angrier she became. The news of not winning the bid quickly spread, and the family group chat was bustling, everyone mocking Lin Yu’s team, with remarks that were harsh.
Han Xue didn’t want to reminisce about those people’s words, they were truly unpleasant. She had argued with them but couldn’t resist the many who spoke sarcastically; what’s more, even Mr. Han stepped in and stated that Lin Yu failing this time was completely inappropriate.
The sneers from the relatives, Han Xue really didn’t need to care; they were all insignificant opponents, losers whose thoughts weren’t worth considering.
But the words from Mr. Han, she couldn’t ignore them. Back then, her uncle was also a family successor. Mr. Han had nurtured him for many years, and when he stepped down, he just stepped down. How could she not be cautious?
Han Xue said coldly, "You can ignore what those relatives say, but can you ignore what Mr. Han says?"
Actually, Lin Yu was worried that Mr. Han would be displeased with him. Hearing Han Xue say this, his heart couldn’t help but tense up, his voice trembling, "You say Mr. Han is dissatisfied with me?"
Han Xue hummed, "Yes, very dissatisfied with you, thinking you made mistakes you shouldn’t have made."
Huh? Lin Yu was dumbfounded, wondering why Mr. Han said so, "Where did I go wrong?"
Han Xue snorted coldly, "How would I know? That’s your problem."
She then hung up with a snap. She didn’t actually know what the issue was, but since Mr. Han said so, it had to be Lin Yu’s problem.
Listening to the beeping on the other end, Lin Yu remained puzzled, but he couldn’t call Mr. Han to ask what the issue was.
As for Han Xue, forget it, she certainly didn’t know.
Where exactly was the problem? Lin Yu was utterly confused. Mr. Han, who wasn’t present, directly said it was his issue. Clearly, Mr. Han wasn’t on site, how did he know where the problem was?
Could it be that someone from the other company directly communicated with Mr. Han? Maybe. Although Mr. Han wasn’t physically well and hadn’t been out for a long time, the connections he had undeniably exceeded Lin Yu’s imagination.
Thinking of this, Lin Yu became very angry. Clearly, Mr. Han had a good relationship with the other party. Why couldn’t he have helped inquire earlier? In the end, he actually didn’t ask anything, letting Lin Yu stumble around like a headless fly.
If only there was a hint earlier, saying they wanted overseas listing, just a slight hint, he would definitely have collaborated with a foreign investment bank.
In the financial circle for years, he still knew some people from overseas banks. Although with more partners, he’d earn less, at least he would have completed the task, both face and dignity intact, which was most important.
Feeling very unhappy, upon returning to his office, Lin Yu got angrier the more he thought about it. He felt Zhang Yu surely also guessed quite a bit.
Thinking about the labor fee paid to Zhang Yu to secure the project, Lin Yu recalled the amount, and his heart bled.
Zhang Yu naturally quickly received the information about the project’s winner, slightly surprised by the choice but also finding it quite normal.
She could foresee Lin Yu now, probably furious, contemplating where the problem lay.
Another possibility is that he would confront her or complain.
Zhang Yu just wanted to know if Lin Yu still cared about his pride and didn’t bring up the money.
Overall, she was quietly waiting for Lin Yu’s call, to see how he would handle it.
