Guo Jinting acting as their legal representative meant she had to relinquish her status as a subordinate councilor.
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Engaging in concurrent positions in economic or social organizations in violation of relevant provisions, or obtaining additional benefits such as salaries, bonuses, or allowances for approved concurrent positions, will be handled according to the first paragraph.
Therefore, Guo Jinting becoming the legal representative of Giant Whale Group now means she has given up her councilor status. It appears that the Dark Hall has already deployed such a piece, clearly intending to completely crush them!
"Should we also get rid of Guo Jinting? Since the other party has already taken on the role of legal representative for Giant Whale Group, it's certain they are part of the Dark Hall, so there's no psychological burden in eliminating her," Xuan Niao said directly, her killing intent palpable.
Ye Longlin chuckled wryly, a smile of helplessness. "You, you, when will you ever change your murderous ways?"
Xuan Niao pouted. "No choice. I only know how to kill. As long as they're dead, everything is easily resolved."
Even so, some matters aren't as simple as killing them to resolve. Besides, if death could solve problems, violence would have long been the primary solution.
Xuan Niao remained silent, simply standing aside.
"Then are we just going to watch? Or are you not going to intervene?" Xuan Niao asked curiously. They had just dealt with Bai Qi, and now Guo Jinting appeared, it was like a nesting doll scenario!
Ye Longlin said nothing, just shook his head. He didn't know what he was thinking for the moment.
Yuan Gang hurried over, his face still showing surprise.
"Boss, someone named Guo Jinting wants to see you. She's waiting outside right now."
Upon hearing this, both Xuan Niao and Ye Longlin showed expressions of confusion. They hadn't expected Guo Jinting to seek out Ye Longlin.
"Please invite her in," Ye Longlin said calmly.
Five minutes later, Guo Jinting walked in.
Guo Jinting was forty-two years old, with few wrinkles on her face. Instead, she exuded the aura of a mature young woman, appearing to be in her early thirties.
However, it was understandable given her life had been lived with a certain grace, and she had long achieved financial freedom, so she didn't need to worry about such matters.
"Hello, Mr. Ye," Guo Jinting extended her hand. Xuan Niao shook it on his behalf, a gesture that also conveyed a certain stance.
"The new legal representative of Giant Whale Group. I'm not sure what brings you here. It seems this is our first meeting," Ye Longlin said, without looking at her, putting away his fishing rod and baiting the hook before casting it into the water.
Guo Jinting chuckled lightly. "I've come to seek cooperation with you."
"Cooperation should be sought with the legal representative of Baichuan Group, not with me. I am neither the legal representative nor the largest shareholder. There's no point in you looking for me, wouldn't you agree?"
Guo Jinting shook her head slightly. "You are the one behind Baichuan Group, so looking for you is absolutely correct. Of course, wouldn't you like to hear about my proposal for cooperation? I believe you'll find it very interesting."
"Is that so? I'm all ears."
Guo Jinting walked over to Ye Longlin's fish creel and pulled it up with a strong tug, revealing three or four fish. She then smiled, "Mr. Ye, do you think there's any difference between the fish in here and the fish in the water?"
Ye Longlin was momentarily unsure of her intent, so he followed her line of questioning. "The fate of the fish in here has already been decided. I am the one who decides their fate. Of course, if they don't bite the hook, their fate is in their own hands."
Guo Jinting nodded. "Yes, for them, this is the delicious food bestowed by heaven. But for the angler, it's merely a matter of luck."
Ye Longlin frowned, handing the fishing rod to Xuan Niao, and issued an invitation. "Would you accompany me for a walk?"
Clearly, he had understood the underlying meaning of Guo Jinting's words. Some of the later content wasn't meant for them to hear, but they didn't need to know so much for now. He needed to ascertain her intentions first.
"Alright."
The two walked away together, chuckling. Yuan Gang looked confused. "Is there something they can't hear? Honestly, it's all your fault. If you hadn't cried, Boss wouldn't have... Holy crap! Xuan Niao, we're comrades! You're treating your comrade like this... Ahhh! It hurts! Let go! Let go! I was wrong, I was wrong, okay?"
Ye Longlin heard the commotion behind him and rolled his eyes.
Guo Jinting, however, paid no attention. She gazed distractedly at the numerous pigeons in front of them and some birds kept in cages.
"Mr. Ye, do you know why canaries are caught and put in cages?"
"Because they are highly ornamental, beautiful? In the end, it's because they are too weak. If they weren't weak, they wouldn't become caged birds. Eagles are never caged, nor are wolves, for that matter."
Guo Jinting nodded, suddenly stopping to tease the caged birds, and let out a bitter laugh. "People never want to know what these birds are thinking, nor do they care. It's the same for me. Caged birds always yearn for the outside world, but ultimately, due to their weakness, they can only be confined within the cage."
Ye Longlin suddenly understood what she was implying, his eyes narrowing slightly. It seemed the Dark Hall's indoctrination wasn't very effective.
"I am that caged bird."
"From birth, it was destined that I would soar in the vast sky, only resting on the highest treetop when tired. But at that moment, a large net descended from the sky, and I was caught and put into a cage, becoming someone's exhibit."