I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 272 - 265: Revenge (Two in One)_3

Shen Yuan gave a self-deprecating smile, where was the dedication in that? It was all about the money.

....

Meanwhile, at a bustling barbecue stall, Yu Jifeng was drinking heartily with Zhong Yu.

The two of them were clinking cups nonstop, their faces flushed red with alcohol.

"Old Zhong, actually, I’m quite envious of you guys who can work at the headquarters. You’re close to the boss, it’s easy to show off your skills, and you’re always up-to-date with the company’s internal movements," Yu Jifeng slung an arm over Zhong Yu’s shoulder as if they were old pals, and said, "Unlike us in the stores, though we seem like border region officials with great power, in reality, the boss is quite wary of us."

Zhong Yu’s eyelid twitched as he glanced at him, "Come on, Old Yu, that can’t be right, Mr. Shen pulled you up with his own hands, he shouldn’t be guarding against you of all people."

"No, no, no."

Yu Jifeng, drunk as a lord, shook his head, "You know about Old Jia’s incident, right? After that mess blew up, Mr. Shen started distrusting the management team. No matter how nicely he talks normally, it’s only because he has no one else to use."

"As for me, I was just hastily brought in to temporarily fill Old Jia’s position. Once Shen Yuan finds a suitable replacement, he could kick me to the curb any time."

Upon hearing Yu Jifeng refer to "Shen Yuan" instead of Mr. Shen, Zhong Yu couldn’t help but say, "Old Yu, have you had too much to drink?"

"Ah, my apologies, my apologies."

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Yu Jifeng, acknowledging his slip-up with a shake of his head, said, "I’ve had a bit too much. Don’t take it to heart, consider it idle chatter between brothers. Actually, Mr. Shen is a pretty good guy."

Though Zhong Yu was skeptical at first, Yu Jifeng’s attempt to cover up his words made him doubt even more.

The incident with Old Jia really had shaken everyone up, and Yu Jifeng was indeed promoted from marketing manager to fill in.

Yu Jifeng stopped talking about the company and switched to household matters, but this only made Zhong Yu itch with curiosity. He had just heard Yu Jifeng’s complaints about Shen Yuan and wanted to hear more.

So, when Yu Jifeng had finished talking about his children, Zhong Yu steered the conversation back, "Old Yu, I’ve been thinking about it, and actually Mr. Shen has been quite decent to you. If even you dislike him, then the rest of us are even more out of the equation."

Yu Jifeng’s heart stirred, Zhong Yu had taken the bait, Mr. Shen’s predictions were accurate.

He pretended to sigh, "There are some things I’d rather not say, in case word gets out that I’m badmouthing him behind his back, which would only make my life harder."

"Old Yu, you’re not treating me like a bro anymore," Zhong Yu said earnestly, "Everything we discuss tonight stays just between the two of us. It’s not like I’d tell anyone else."

"Let’s just drop it."

Yu Jifeng waved his hand dismissively.

This only piqued Zhong Yu’s curiosity even further. After thinking for a moment, he filled both their glasses with liquor and then raised his cup, "Old Yu, don’t you see me as a brother?"

Don’t you see me as a brother... Are we not brothers...? That was probably the line Yu Jifeng heard most when drinking.

The timing was almost perfect. Yu Jifeng hesitated for a long moment, then put on a reluctant sigh, "Alright, I’ll tell you, but you have to promise me, you cannot tell anyone."

"Sure, you can trust me."

"....."

"Huh? Really?!"

Upon hearing Old Yu’s words, Zhong Yu’s eyes widened slightly. He thought Shen Yuan was just a playboy, not expecting him to have such an odd fetish.

"Yeah, I’ve already helped him contact a few, all of them housewives from the parents’ chat group," Yu Jifeng said, then added with some indignation, "But that son of a bitch doesn’t like the divorced ones, he only likes those who are still married."

"Holy shit!"

Zhong Yu suddenly felt like he had stumbled upon an earth-shattering scoop, a juicy piece of gossip indeed. If this got out, Shen Yuan would be utterly doomed.

"But Old Yu, I have a question. Doesn’t the fact that Shen Yuan is asking you to do this indicate he trusts you? Why would you think he’d replace you?" Zhong Yu asked.

"Because I once overheard him on the phone with a headhunter, and it wasn’t just me, other management staff were also on the chopping block," Yu Jifeng said helplessly, "He probably thinks I’m not competent enough, not quite right for the general manager of the health check center. He trusts me solely because he sorted out my son’s schooling issue, so even if I’m demoted or shifted later on, just because of my son, I wouldn’t stab him in the back."

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"Besides, I was promoted from marketing manager. If I’m demoted back, I think I could barely accept it," Yu Jifeng said with reasonable confidence, and Zhong Yu believed him completely, not to mention he was right in guessing that Shen Yuan really planned to get rid of him once he was no longer useful, now that bastards had even made moves with headhunters.

After a moment’s thought, Zhong Yu then looked at him intently, "Old Yu, it’s not easy to become a general manager, are you really content with this?"

"Of course, I’m not content, but what can I do?" Yu Jifeng said helplessly.

Zhong Yu paused for a few seconds, then leaned in and whispered conspiratorially, "Old Yu, there’s something I want to tell you."

"What is it?" Yu Jifeng asked, feigning ignorance but secretly thrilled. It felt so exhilarating to play a part.

The key was that he played his role so convincingly that the other person believed it wholeheartedly. This sense of achievement made Yu Jifeng feel over the moon.

"Actually, just last week, I attended an interview at another company," Zhong Yu revealed.

"Everything’s fine, why leave?" Yu Jifeng expressed confusion.

"The thing Old Jia did, I was partly involved in it. I know Shen Yuan must have something on me," Zhong Yu said calmly, "And since Shen Yuan hasn’t said anything and Old Jia didn’t tell me, I’m feeling like a headless fly, not knowing when I might be sacrificed. My wife is pregnant with our second child, expenses are high at home. Better to find a good exit before being suddenly thrown out. I interviewed for the HR director position at Leji in Star City, and I got rejected after the third round."