Watching the brotherly gathering take a sour turn, Shen Minghan simply stood quietly for a moment before diverging the topic, attempting to thaw the freezing atmosphere.
"I suppose you're going to stay for a while this time."
Han Luoli retracted the sliver of indifference in his eyes perfectly and nodded, "The business in Mofeng City is fragmented and weak; the old man sent me here to make adjustments."
"Luoli, is your family's old man still the same? You've revived the entire Han Corporation, and just as it's thriving, he sends you here?"
"Sent here? It's not like that. Even if he handed over the entire Han Corporation to me, I'd have to consider whether I want it or not," Han Luoli pursed his lips, exhaling a puff of smoke, his expression unreadable.
The office fell silent.
"I heard you're planning to start with the Shenghan Group?"
Han Luoli nodded, "Shenghan Group is focused on real estate; first, invest a batch of fresh blood, bring in some top-notch students into the company, and then choose some land to work on."
Since the brothers had a good relationship, they would also sit down and discuss company matters together.
"Is it fresh blood or fresh meat?" Shen Minghan had heard from Han Luoli before; that girl was a senior. The day they met, she seemed to be only seventeen or eighteen years old.
Han Luoli's expression was clearly much milder now; he neither admitted nor denied it as he stood up and walked out, "Going to the restroom."
At the school, in the principal's office.
Gu Xiaoer timidly knocked on the door and only dared to enter after hearing permission.
This was her first time entering the principal's office, yet she hadn't imagined it would be for such a reason...
Could it really be the end of her good reputation?
Upon entering, she saw Principal Wang staring sternly at the document in his hands.
"Principal, I'm Gu Xiaoer. About yesterday afternoon..." Gu Xiaoer's heart pounded, standing in a corner of the office, not daring to get closer.
As soon as he heard Gu Xiaoer's voice, Principal Wang's originally stern face suddenly flared up.
"Student Gu, I hope you can give a reasonable explanation for your behavior yesterday afternoon. If not, we'll have to talk about disciplinary actions."
At the mention of disciplinary action, Gu Xiaoer panicked. As graduation approached, an unexpected disciplinary action would be disastrous for her!
Moreover, she only skipped a class; such severe punishment seemed unwarranted, at most a notice of criticism would be sufficient.
"Principal, I was working at the design institute yesterday afternoon, I didn't intend to skip class. Please, give me a chance to make amends?"
Principal Wang slapped the desk angrily, "You went to earn your few dozen yuan in wages and cost the school an investment of over a hundred million. How am I supposed to give you another chance?"
"An investment of over a hundred million?" Gu Xiaoer was bewildered. "Principal, don't talk nonsense, I have a weak heart, I can't handle such a shock."
"Hmph, Shenghan Group was interested in investing in universities, and our school was among them. Yesterday afternoon, students were supposed to showcase their work, and because you were absent, the honored guest was offended and left!" Fuming, Principal Wang didn't consider a student skipping class a big deal under normal circumstances. Sometimes teachers would turn a blind eye. But the clear investment opportunity from yesterday was spoiled, and trying to recover it now seemed impossible!
He was not inclined to let Gu Xiaoer off easily and thought of it as a warning to all the students.
Shenghan Group? The leading Shenghan Group in Mofeng City?
Gu Xiaoer's face fell, and she muttered in despair, "Why did they only point out my name?"
Principal Wang's face was ashen, "You can't blame society for being unlucky. He glanced at the name list and singled you out. The school administration is very upset about this, and it will be difficult for me to justify not punishing you to everyone."