My Billionaire Husband Claimed Me His Precious Chapter 1053 - 963: Who Is the Target

"You've made your position exceptionally clear over the phone, and my understanding is complete. It is precisely because I care deeply about this particular matter that I am prepared to extend my trust to you."

"My desires extend beyond a mere attempt by you to trust me. What I necessitate is your complete, one-hundred-percent confidence, ensuring our collaboration can truly be equitable. I do not participate in losing ventures, and I am certain you do not either."

Su Lan articulated her thoughts while maintaining unwavering eye contact with Huang Shan. In her heart, she was absolutely certain. Given Huang Shan's forthright nature and simple disposition, there had to be a powerful patron behind her, otherwise, she would not have managed to evade being sidelined or outright banned. Furthermore, the current headlines have been dominated by her frequent appearances with President Shan of a certain company, creating significant public attention.

"You have been under considerable scrutiny lately. However, time spares no one; it is always wiser to plan for the future."

Su Lan's pronouncement served to abruptly jolt Huang Shan back to the present reality. She had always perceived herself as relatively young, especially since she hadn't yet reached the age of thirty. Her inclination was to postpone dealing with many matters until after she passed that milestone, leaving her feeling somewhat adrift in thought.

"Even if you had not pointed it out, I am fully cognizant of my age. You are younger than I am; there is truly no need to deliberately needle me about it."

Huang Shan's brow furrowed in clear displeasure as she voiced her feelings, finding Su Lan's bluntness rather galling. Despite her awareness that certain realities were indeed inescapable, she remained stubbornly unwilling to acknowledge them.

Su Lan responded with a simple shrug, her hands spreading open in a gesture of openness.

"I intended no further meaning by my words, only that the truth, however harsh, is often easier to bear than falsehoods, and facing the truth can ultimately prove a hundred times more beneficial than clinging to lies."

"Is this your customary manner of speaking? Are you not concerned about potentially offending others?"

Huang Shan fixed her gaze upon the woman before her, Su Lan, noting her conspicuous lack of apprehension. While she could not ascertain the source of Su Lan's superior insight and unwavering confidence, the woman appeared utterly fearless, even seemingly unconcerned about betraying her own employer. What else, Huang Shan pondered, could possibly hold her attention?

"Have you yet made a decision regarding your terms?"

"No, I have not finalized my decision. I shall inform you the moment I do."

As Su Lan uttered these words, a discernible shift occurred in her expression. Her gaze intensified, focusing seriously on the other woman's demeanor, revealing a distinct transformation in her outward appearance. At this precise juncture, securing Huang Shan's cooperation was of paramount importance to Su Lan.

"Allow me to present you with a preliminary gift to mark our meeting."

"And what manner of meeting gift might that be?"

Huang Shan's interest was immediately piqued, her eyes widening with a mixture of curiosity and confusion.

Abruptly, Su Lan lowered her voice, imparting a whispered confidence to Huang Shan, which elicited a look of profound astonishment from the latter: "Are you absolutely certain this information is accurate?"

"One hundred percent certain. It could not possibly be more factual."

Huang Shan still harbored a degree of skepticism regarding the intelligence Su Lan had just divulged, particularly given the sudden proposition for collaboration. Moreover, the information itself was exceptionally compelling. She found herself pondering why Su Lan had approached her instead of individuals like Li Li or Mo Wenwan. A conclusion eventually formed: Su Lan likely had no prior acquaintance with Li Li and Mo Wenwan, thus leading her to seek out Huang Shan instead.

"If the information you've provided proves to be true, I shall promptly notify my direct superior to initiate necessary preparations."

Su Lan displayed no outward signs of anxiety; rather, she found herself quite intrigued by Huang Shan's potential future trajectory. After all, Lin Xiaoxiao and Xu Jiaojiao were considerably more recognized within their social circle than Huang Shan herself, and Hua Tiantian possessed the latent ability to potentially surpass them. Huang Shan, it was presumed, was fully aware of these dynamics. The fact that she had yet to take any significant action to distinguish herself left many wondering about her true intentions.

"Su Lan, I confess I am uncertain of your ultimate objective, but I find myself remarkably curious about you. I suspect your ultimate target is not any of them... could it perhaps be Qin Miaomiao?"