After having a drink together, Luo Chen invited everyone to start eating.
Apart from the vague mention at the beginning, Luo Chen never brought up the topic of recruiting anyone again.
However, many people had already inferred Luo Chen's intention behind organizing this dinner.
Some of them had even received promises from Luo Chen privately.
Yuan Tong and Du Yanchao were very active, constantly praising Chu Zhaoyun for his youthfulness and talent. They spoke highly of the Chujiang Group's strength and its promising future under Chu Zhaoyun's leadership.
They also deliberately shifted the conversation to Meitai, asking Luo Chen about Chu Zhaoyun's plans for Meitai's future.
Naturally, Luo Chen took this opportunity to paint a rosy picture, saying that Chu Zhaoyun planned to enter the private equity business. He mentioned that they would increase investment and expand Meitai's scale beyond the US stock market, implying that everyone present would play a crucial role in Meitai's future.
With such a promising prospect, many people were dazzled.
Wu Fei also showed interest, asking several specific questions about Chu Zhaoyun's investment plans, changes in company management, and personnel structure.
Luo Chen gave ambiguous and vague responses, saying that there was only a preliminary plan at the moment, and detailed implementation would require further careful consideration.
Meanwhile, Xu Wenjie remained silent throughout the dinner, focusing only on eating.
Whenever Du Yanchao tried to engage him in conversation, Xu Wenjie brushed him off.
Taking the opportunity to go to the restroom, Luo Chen and Du Yanchao stepped outside.
"Laodu, what do you think?" Luo Chen handed Du Yanchao a cigarette and asked.
Du Yanchao took the cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and pondered for a moment before replying, "Wu Fei seems to have some ideas. As for Xu Wenjie, it's hard to say. Li Meng and Wang Haijiang, I've tested the waters with them, and they should be on board soon."
Luo Chen nodded and said, "I'll talk to Li Meng and Wang Haijiang again later and bring them on board first. As for Wu Fei and Xu Wenjie, let's try to persuade them. If they come, that's great. If not, it doesn't matter. After all, our goal is not to recruit them but to make Wang Wentao suspicious of them."
"Wang Wentao is very suspicious. Even if he doesn't suspect Wu Fei and Xu Wenjie, he won't trust them like before. By then, we can add fuel to the fire and have a good chance of bringing them over."
Du Yanchao said.
"That's my plan too. By the way, have you looked into Zhao Yang and Huang Zhaokun? Do they still have any connection with Wang Wentao?"
Luo Chen asked again.
"I've talked to Huang Zhaokun. He still holds a grudge against Wang Wentao and definitely won't have any contact with him anymore. As for Zhao Yang, since he went to Huang Zhaokun's side, he probably won't contact Wang Wentao either. Honestly, I didn't expect Wang Wentao to really dismiss them. It seems that the old fox is no longer cunning but rather confused!"
Du Yanchao shook his head and smiled.
"Don't underestimate him. Wang Wentao still has some tricks up his sleeve. This old fox may be pretending to be patient with me now! But it doesn't matter; if he wants to be patient, then I'll be patient with him. When the time comes, I'll take all his people away, leaving him alone. Let's see what tricks he can pull off then!"
Luo Chen revealed a confident smile.
"It's brilliant! It's truly brilliant! They say even the craftiest fox can't beat the hunter! Xiao Luo, I mean, General Luo, with you leading Meitai, we will surely reach new heights in the future!"
Du Yanchao flattered.
Luo Chen was pleased, patting Du Yanchao on the shoulder and saying, "I can't do it alone. Let's work together to create the future!"
Du Yanchao flattered a few more times before saying, "There's still Sun Chong. That guy is very cunning. He's not easy to deal with!"
"Don't worry, I have my ways!"
Luo Chen said mysteriously.
Du Yanchao didn't ask further and said, "Alright, I'll take care of it."
They chatted a bit more before returning.
The dinner ended very late.
People took taxis or arranged for designated drivers.
Wu Fei called for a designated driver.
On the way, he made a call.
"Boss!" Wu Fei addressed him.
"Is it over? How did it go?"
A calm voice came from the phone, belonging to Wang Wentao.
"From what Luo Chen hinted at, Chu Zhaoyun seems to have the idea of taking full control of Meitai. But whether Luo Chen deliberately painted a rosy picture is still uncertain. Besides, Du Yanchao has switched sides, Li Meng and Wang Haijiang are still hesitating, but I estimate they will soon join us. I pretended to be somewhat interested, and Luo Chen will likely continue to test me, but it shouldn't be a problem."
Wu Fei spoke in a calm tone, showing no regard for Luo Chen.
"Good, try to fish out Chu Zhaoyun's true intentions," Wang Wentao instructed.
"Got it."
Wu Fei replied and hung up the phone.
Just after Wang Wentao hung up Wu Fei's call, his phone rang again. Wang Wentao glanced at it and answered.
"Boss."
It was Du Yanchao's voice on the other end.
"How did it go?"
Wang Wentao asked calmly.
"I'm still not sure about Chu Zhaoyun's intentions. I feel like your speculation is correct. Chu Zhaoyun probably wants to test Luo Chen's capabilities. Alright, I'll give him the funds to continue, but if it doesn't work out, he can scram."
Du Yanchao's tone was filled with disdain.
"Other than that, Li Meng and Wang Haijiang are unreliable. Wu Fei seems to be wavering, so we should be cautious with him. Only Xu Wenjie seems dependable."
Du Yanchao said.
"Okay, I understand. Be careful, don't let Luo Chen see through you."
Wang Wentao cautioned.
"Rest assured, Boss. That guy... I can sell him out, and he'll still help me count the money! If it weren't for Chu Zhaoyun, he wouldn't be anything!"
Du Yanchao smirked.
"Don't be careless."
Wang Wentao warned.
"Yessir! Oh, by the way, Boss, there's one more thing. Luo Chen wants me to plant some moles in Chen Wei's camp. Should I do it?"
Du Yanchao asked.
"Do as he says."
Wang Wentao gave a cold order.