The devil is by your side

Chapter 108 Asking the Board Members for Help
"Don't worry, there must be a way before the car reaches the mountain. Let's go and tell Luo Luo that the principal has agreed to support her. Let's think of a way for the remaining four directors." Joe Arthur said.

Joe Arthur and Anna returned to the villa.

Anna immediately recounted how Joe Arthur helped her win the principal's support today.

"Senior Arthur, thank you." Charlotte looked at Joe Arthur gratefully.

"Lolo, don't say thank you to me yet, it's too early to say thank you." Joe Arthur sighed, and told Charlotte about the current situation of the council, "At present we have only won the support of the principal alone, St. Roland Royal Academy plus the chairman has a total of nine members, Young Master Long, Mr. Long, the principal, and six other directors. Among these six directors, two directors will never support you, and the remaining four must be fought for. Only with their support can you keep your spot."

"Then...then what should I do now?" Charlotte was at a loss when she heard this.

"You go with me to meet the other four directors, maybe they will be willing to support you." Joe Arthur said.

"Okay, no matter what method I use, I must try my best to get a place for this exchange student!" Charlotte clenched her fists.

The afternoon sun was just right, and it was autumn. A gust of autumn wind blew by, bringing coolness, and the golden leaves swirled and fell from the branches.

In Ye's garden.

Ye Jin, the head of the Ye family, was holding a cup of fragrant Ceylon black tea, enjoying the wonderful time in the afternoon.

"Miss, please see Master Joe Arthur." The housekeeper reported respectfully.

"Joe Arthur? Invite him to come here, just say that I invite him to have afternoon tea together." Ye Jin, the head of the Ye family and the only female director of the Saint Laurent Royal Academy, said to the butler.

The butler led Joe Arthur and Charlotte into the back garden.

Director Ye was drinking afternoon tea in the pavilion in the center of the garden. When she saw the two of them approaching, she put down her cup, stood up with a smile on her face, and extended her hand to Joe Arthur.

Joe Arthur walked up to her, held her white hand, kissed the back of her hand, made a hand-kiss ceremony, straightened up, his blue eyes were full of smiles, "Long time no see, Aunt Ye."

"It's been a long time, Master Arthur. You look more and more handsome. Please sit down and have a cup of tea together. Let's talk slowly if you have anything to do." Ye Jin asked the two to sit down.

"Aunt Ye, this is a gift from me." Joe Arthur ordered someone to take out a beautifully packaged box and hand it to Ye Jin.

"Master Arthur is too polite." Ye Jin said with a polite smile on his face, took the box and opened it.

Seeing the things in the box, Ye Jin's expression changed instantly, from being careless to cautious, even full of joy.

"This is a violin made by Master John. I heard that Auntie Ye was born and raised in the UK. She practiced violin hard since she was a child. It just so happened that this time I returned to England and got this violin made by Master John and put it with me. It can only be used as a decoration, why not give it to Aunt Ye who is good at the violin, this is the best destination for this violin, please accept it." Joe Arthur said with a smile.

"Master Arthur, this violin is too precious."

Laymen may not know the value of this violin, but Ye Jin knows very well that Master John, as the world's top violin maker, has passed away for 20 years. up.

Ye Jin caressed the violin in her hand. If she hadn't inherited the family business and became a businessman, she might be a world-renowned violinist now. The violin is like a part of her life, and her childhood piano learning career has become an inseparable part of her life part of it.

"In my opinion, it's just a violin. Aunt Ye, don't be polite to me. My mother often tells me that when you went to school together, your violin sounded like the sound of nature, which she will never forget. If she Knowing that I gave this violin to you, next time you meet again, maybe she will pull you and ask you to play a piece for her."

Joe Arthur said flattering words to Ye Jin without blushing, which made Ye Jin smile.

Her pretty eyes turned to Charlotte, and with a smile on her face, she asked, "Master Arthur, in fact, you came to see me today not just to give me this precious violin, did you?"

"Ahem, Aunt Ye, you noticed it." Qiao Arthur coughed lightly, and continued to smile to Ye Jin, "Actually, I came here today to ask for something."

"Is it to let me vote for this little girl named Charlotte?" Ye Jin stopped playing around with Joe Arthur, pointed at Charlotte, and said straightforwardly.

"Yes, three days later, the Royal Academy of Saint Laurent will hold a council to formally decide on the candidate for this exchange study in Japan. I hope you can support Lolo. Lolo has both good character and learning, and is qualified to be the candidate for this time. Some people should not be removed from the list out of selfishness." Joe Arthur said seriously.

"Actually, before you came, Master Long sent his assistant to call me. On the contrary, he hoped that I could vote against it."

"Aunt Ye, are you going to stand on his side or on my side?" Joe Arthur asked.

"If I said I support Young Master Long, would you take this violin away?" Ye Jin still looked at Charlotte and Joe Arthur with a smile.

"No, this is a gift for you. As I said, only you are worthy of this violin. It is destined to belong to you."

"Hehe, then I don't have to worry about it anymore." Ye Jin ordered people to put away the violin, sat up straight, and said solemnly: "At the council meeting in three days, I will choose to agree with Xia Luoluo as the final candidate for this time. .”

Hearing that Ye Jin said that he would support her, Xia Luoluo breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly said to her: "Director Ye, thank you."

"Don't thank me. If you want to thank, thank Master Arthur. Originally, I planned to give Master Long a favor. Unfortunately, the gift that Master Arthur gave me is really something I can't refuse, and compared to those who like to order people coldly Master Long, I prefer the gentle and considerate Master Arthur, classmate Charlotte, what do you think?" Ye Jin winked at Xia Luoluo and said jokingly.

Xia Luoluo understood the ridicule in Ye Jin's words, and immediately blushed.

Leaving Ye's house and sitting in the car, Charlotte asked, "Senior Arthur, are you familiar with Director Ye?"

"Director Ye and my mother are college classmates. I once heard from my mother that Director Ye was born in England and learned the violin since childhood. Unfortunately, his elder brother died young and his father died early, so he became the heir of the family and was forced to She gave up her beloved violin, started to study business, and finally inherited the Ye family's family business, but she has always liked the violin and classical music in her heart. It happened that Anna had a good violin in her hand, so I used the violin as a bait to lure her Take the bait," Joe Arthur explained.

"Ah...that violin belongs to Anna!" Charlotte blinked.

"Shhh..." Joe Arthur put an index finger on his lips, the corners of his lips were slightly drawn, and there was a mischievous gleam in his eyes.

He winked at Xia Luoluo, "Luoluo, I snatched this violin from Anna's room quietly. If she asks where this violin has gone, you have to keep it a secret for me."

Shun... Shun the sheep? !Charlotte's eyes widened. Senior Arthur would actually steal from Anna? !It's just incredible!
"I...I won't tell Anna." Charlotte stammered.

"Where are we going next?" Charlotte asked.

"Go see Director Qian."

"Then what does Director Qian like?" With Director Ye's experience this time, Charlotte asked reflexively.

"Director Qian...he likes money the most, of course."

"Uh...really?" Charlotte looked at Joe Arthur with black lines all over her face.

Does the surname Qian just like money?Is it possible that the surname Zhu still likes pigs?

"What I mean is that Director Qian is a very practical person. As long as there are enough interests to impress him, he will help us, otherwise he will help Long Zeye." Joe Arthur said.

"Master, we're here." The driver stopped the car at the gate of a company and said to Joe Arthur.

"Yes." Joe Arthur took Charlotte out of the car.

Joe Arthur and Xia Luoluo came to the general manager's office on the top floor. When Director Qian heard that Joe Arthur was coming, he immediately came out with a smile on his face.

Director Qian is a middle-aged man in his 40s, with an ordinary appearance, a slightly fat belly, wearing a suit, combing his hair back, a pair of small eyes full of light, and looks very shrewd.

As soon as he heard that Joe Arthur was coming, he immediately arranged for the front desk lady to lead Joe Arthur and Charlotte to the top floor where his office was located, and came out to greet Joe Arthur himself.

"Master Qiao, why are you free to come to my place today?" Director Qian smiled obsequiously, "Come in, please."

He led Joe Arthur and Charlotte into his office, and then said to the secretary, "Go and make a good tea."

"Director Qian, don't bother. You must know the reason why we came to you today." With the experience of Director Ye, Qiao Arthur has already understood that Long Zeye must have notified other directors to ask for their support. He, so he didn't talk nonsense with Director Qian, and directly explained the reason why he came this time.

"Yes, Master Long has indeed sent someone to call me." Director Qian said, "Master Qiao is here this time because of student Xia Luoluo." He said, glanced at An An and sat quietly Charlotte next to Joe Arthur.

"Yes, what I mean is exactly the opposite of Master Long. I hope Director Qian can choose to support Luo Luo as the candidate for this exchange and study."

"This... I'm afraid it's not appropriate. After all, Young Master Long has already sent someone to tell me about it in advance. I must have a reason for changing my words now, otherwise I will offend Young Master Long. In the future, not only me Even the business of our Qian family will be affected." Director Qian spread his hands helplessly with an expression of "I'm very embarrassed".

"I have already considered the issues Director Qian said beforehand. If Master Long makes things difficult for you, wouldn't I still be here for the Qian family's business? I don't know if Director Qian is interested in developing in Europe. If so, I will Maybe it can help a little." Joe Arthur threw out his chips.

Hearing Joe Arthur's words, Director Qian's little eyes brightened even more, and he immediately got up from the chair, with a warmer smile on his face, "Young master Qiao is serious?"

"Of course, it's just a matter of little effort for me and my family." Joe Arthur nodded. Seeing that the smile on Director Qian's face gradually changed from flattering and perfunctory to eager, the odds of winning in his heart were a little higher, so he nodded generously in agreement. this matter.

Manager Qian naturally knew Joe Arthur's identity. He was not satisfied with being limited to the Asian market, and had always hoped to open up the European and American markets. Unfortunately, the Qian family was still reasonable in China, but it was not enough to look at in the global context. Joe Arthur's promise successfully ignited his ambition.

"Master Qiao, you are really my noble person. It just so happens that our company plans to enter the European market this year, and I will need your help." Manager Qian said excitedly, "I have a plan here, please take a look first. It would be even better if you think you can see it well and are willing to cooperate with our Qian family."

Manager Qian was busy looking for a proposal for Manager Qiao Arthur, but Joe Arthur raised his hand to interrupt him, "Manager Qian, I'm not busy with this matter right now, you can communicate with my housekeeper John later and give him the proposal. Our family's appraisers will naturally evaluate this plan, so let's talk about the things in front of us today."

After being reminded by Joe Arthur, Manager Qian finally woke up from the fantasy of getting huge benefits, and said to Joe Arthur respectfully, "Master Joe, you are right."

"Director Qian, when the time comes, I will trouble you to choose to support Luo Luo and stand by our side." Joe Arthur said with a smile.

"Yes, please rest assured, Young Master Qiao, I will definitely support Xia Luoluo when the time comes." Director Qian also laughed, feeling very proud and excited about the benefits he was about to get.

"Manager Qian is indeed a smart person. I like to cooperate with smart people the most." Joe Arthur got up, shook hands with Director Qian and left Qian's company.

(End of this chapter)