Chapter 372: Chapter 335: Choice? Rejecting the Olive Branch

"Hahaha, that’s incredibly shameless!"

Ning Tianliang roared with laughter.

"Pfft!"

Ning Ruoxi, who was beside him, couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

’Was this the first time she’d ever heard Ning Tianliang say something like that?’

"Uncle, give me a break. I’m on a video call with my team..."

Ye Ling’s expression darkened. He glanced at the screen and, just as he’d expected, saw Chen Lin and the others struggling to stifle their laughter. Their faces were all contorted as they held it in. He couldn’t help but glare at them.

"Is it Celestial Dragon Investment Company?"

Ning Tianliang ignored Ye Ling, arching an eyebrow as he continued, "To be honest, your people are incredibly capable. I’m half-tempted to poach them myself."

While Ye Ling had been the one directing these recent campaigns, the massive profits they’d secured each time were all thanks to the meticulous execution of Chen Lin and his team.

More importantly, Celestial Dragon Investment Company was, in its own right, a financial investment firm with immense potential.

Even before Ye Ling took the helm, it was already ranked among the top ten in Xia Country’s financial investment market.

And its ability to achieve such a high standing was, of course, a testament to the skills of Chen Lin and his team.

"Hahaha, Uncle, feel free to try poaching them. If you can actually lure them away, I’ll let you have them!" Ye Ling chuckled, completely unfazed.

"You really mean that?"

Ning Tianliang arched an eyebrow.

"Of course. They can hear you right now. Why don’t you two talk it over?" Ye Ling said, turning on his phone’s speaker.

He wasn’t kidding. He was confident that Chen Lin and his team would choose to stick with him.

’Brother Ling has that much confidence in himself, you know?’

"Chen Lin, say hello to President Ning!" Ye Ling said casually.

"Hello, President Ning!"

Hearing this, Chen Lin respectfully greeted Ning Tianliang.

He had immediately recognized Ning Tianliang.

The chairman of Ning International, Ning Tianliang!

To be honest, Chen Lin had never imagined he would one day be qualified to speak directly with Ning Tianliang.

Even within the financial world, Ning Tianliang was an immovable titan.

Ning International was involved in numerous industries, including finance, where it held an extremely high standing in the investment sector.

In the past, Ning Tianliang was Chen Lin’s idol.

Or rather... he still was.

It was just that, now, Chen Lin’s number one idol was Ye Ling.

It was mainly because Ye Ling’s strategies were just too damn incredible!

"Hello, Chen Lin," Ning Tianliang replied, then cut straight to the chase. "You must have heard what your boss just said. So, what do you think? Any interest in joining us at Ning International?"

As the supreme leader of Ning International, Ning Tianliang’s style was a perfect match for his status—direct and to the point, which was refreshingly frank.

"Uncle, that’s not a very sincere offer, is it?"

Before Chen Lin could even speak, Ye Ling interjected with a complaint, "You have to at least offer some benefits. Otherwise, why would he leave to join you?"

"You brat. Are you really not afraid I’ll poach him?"

Hearing this, Ning Tianliang couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows, then said, "Fine, how about this. As long as you are willing to come to Ning International, whatever salary this guy Ye Ling is paying you, I’ll double it!"

’Damn, the man’s loaded.’

Ye Ling muttered in a low voice.

Chen Lin and his team were already earning a hefty salary.

Take Chen Lin, for example. He was easily making hundreds of thousands a month. Over a year, with a bit of hard work, he could even pull in several million.

And Ning Tianliang actually said he’d double it?

Doubling that wasn’t a matter of a few thousand bucks. It was hundreds of thousands, even millions!

"I’m sorry, President Ning, but I currently have no intention of joining Ning International."

Chen Lin spoke up.

He decisively rejected the olive branch Ning Tianliang had extended, without the slightest hesitation.

At this moment, even Ning Tianliang couldn’t help but be stunned.

In his mind, even if Chen Lin wouldn’t ultimately take the offer, the terms were so good he should have at least hesitated...

But the man didn’t seem to care one bit about the benefits he was offering!

"Hahahaha! Uncle, how’s that for a slap in the face?" Ye Ling burst out laughing.

Ning Tianliang was silent on the other end, but Ye Ling could already picture the look on his face.

It had to be priceless.

’The great Chairman of Ning International, getting rejected!? Unbelievable!’

"Can you tell me the reason?"

After a long silence, Ning Tianliang finally asked.

He was really curious!

How on earth did Ye Ling manage to make Chen Lin follow him so loyally?

"There’s no special reason. I just... prefer to follow President Ye," Chen Lin replied from the other side of the video call, looking a bit surprised himself before giving a wry smile.

He couldn’t quite explain why he’d made that decision either, but he knew one thing for sure: more than a higher salary, he wanted to follow Ye Ling.

"Hahaha, Uncle, that’s my personal charisma at work," Ye Ling said, not bothering with a shred of humility.

"Personal charisma..."

On the other end of the line, Ning Tianliang’s lip twitched violently.

He felt that Ye Ling was really asking for a punch in the face.

"Alright, alright, I’m done wasting my breath on you. This time, I’ll just sit back and watch your show." With that, Ning Tianliang hung up without another word.

He mainly understood one thing... when it came to talking nonsense, there was no way he could out-bullshit Ye Ling.

So, he chose to retreat.

Listening to the dial tone, Ye Ling couldn’t help but arch an eyebrow. ’So, the great Chairman Ning admits defeat?’

"Pfft! You stinker, you’re so mean! My dad is probably going to die of anger because of you," Ning Ruoxi burst out laughing, completely unsympathetic.

"You silly goose, that’s your own father we’re talking about."

Seeing Ning Ruoxi’s silly, giggling expression, Ye Ling was rendered speechless and gently poked her on the forehead.

"Ow."

Ning Ruoxi, feeling a slight sting, pouted and gave Ye Ling an unhappy look.

"Boss, please, spare us," Chen Lin couldn’t help but say from the other side of the video call.

’Are they really flirting right now??’

"You can get back to work now."

The comment instantly reminded Ning Ruoxi that Ye Ling was still on a video call. Her face turned crimson, and after uttering that one line, she hastily fled back to her room.

Seeing this, Ye Ling’s gaze immediately locked onto Chen Lin on the screen.

’This guy is asking for it, isn’t he?’

"Hehe, Boss. My mistake. I’ll be sure to keep my mouth shut next time," Chen Lin said with a mischievous grin, feeling Ye Ling’s glare.

"Alright, alright."

Ye Ling shot him an annoyed look.

He’d figured it out. Chen Lin was one of those guys who seemed reserved but was secretly a handful.

"But there’s a question I want to ask you. Why do you want to stay at Celestial Dragon Investment Company?"

Ye Ling asked.

"Well..." Chen Lin paused, hesitating for a moment.

"I wasn’t joking just now. If you want to go to Ning International, I won’t stop you, and our relationship will not change."

Ye Ling continued.

"President Ye, I’ve already thought it through."

Chen Lin began, "While going to Ning International would mean a higher salary, I’d much rather stay at Celestial Dragon Investment Company with you, President Ye... Your strategies... they’re truly admirable."

To be honest, he had been thinking about it ever since Ning Tianliang asked the question, and the conclusion he reached had everything to do with Ye Ling.

Ye Ling’s repeated masterstrokes in the stock market had completely and utterly won Chen Lin over.

In other words, Chen Lin’s loyalty, aside from having something to do with the "system," was inextricably linked to the power Ye Ling had demonstrated.

Otherwise, Chen Lin might have really gone to Ning International!

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