Chapter 287: Coming to Light

Just as Huang Xizhao was about to sit down and deal with company affairs, a knock at the door interrupted him. He furrowed his brows and said in a deep voice, "Come in!"

*Click!*

With the sound of the door opening, an employee carefully entered the office.

"What is it?"

Huang Xizhao continued to handle the documents on his desk without looking up.

"General Manager, someone just delivered an invitation letter for you."

The employee spoke in a low voice.

Huang Xizhao's eyebrows raised slightly at the mention of an invitation letter.

He put down his pen, looked up at the employee, and focused on the red invitation letter in his hand, which was sealed and had not been opened.

Feeling somewhat puzzled, Huang Xizhao took the invitation and said, "Is there anything else? If not, you may leave!"

"No, that's all. General Manager, I'll be going now!"

The employee quickly shook his head and slowly retreated towards the door.

Huang Xizhao gave a brief "Mm" and casually opened the invitation letter, instinctively looking at the signature at the end. His pupils contracted, and after quickly scanning the brief content, his expression changed. He immediately called out to the employee who was about to leave.

"Come back!"

"You said the invitation letter was just delivered?"

"Yes, the person who delivered it specifically told me to hand it directly to you. I saw him arriving in a luxury car and didn't dare to delay, so I brought it to you right away."

The employee, unaware of why General Manager Huang Xizhao's expression had changed, felt uneasy and nervously said.

Huang Xizhao furrowed his brows further and continued to ask, "Where is the person who delivered the invitation now?"

"He left after instructing me to deliver it immediately. I'm sorry, General Manager, I didn't manage to keep him here!"

The employee immediately apologized.

Huang Xizhao's frown deepened as he glanced at the trembling employee. He knew it wasn't the employee's fault and that even if he had tried to keep the person, it might not have worked.

"Forget it, you can go."

"By the way, forget about this matter! Don't mention it to anyone!"

Huang Xizhao waved his hand and then recalled something, adding another reminder.

The employee, confused but relieved, quickly left the office, eager to avoid any further complications.

After the door closed behind the employee, Huang Xizhao once again examined the invitation letter carefully, reading every word meticulously to ensure he didn't miss anything.

The content of the invitation letter was quite simple. It didn't mention the purpose but provided a location and time, stating that there was an important matter to discuss. The letter was signed with Xia Yu's name.

This simple invitation, considering who the sender was, seemed far from ordinary.

A big shot extending a mysterious invitation? What could it be about?

Huang Xizhao stepped away from his desk, frowning deeply as he paced back and forth in the office. Occasionally, he glanced at the green pothos in the corner, then looked out at the blue sky and tall buildings.

"Xia Yu and I don't have any connections, right? His Jiuding Group doesn't do business with Lidi Television either. So what could this be about?"

"Wait a minute!"

Suddenly, Huang Xizhao muttered to himself, his brows furrowing as he thought deeply. A possibility surfaced in his mind.

"Could it be that he is the new owner behind the scenes? Did he acquire Lidi Television?"

Huang Xizhao's expression relaxed as he murmured to himself.

He then continued to think further.

"With his strength, buying Lidi Television would be no problem."

"And his Jiuding Media Group is the top player in the print media industry. Adding a television station would be like adding wings to a tiger, solidifying his position as a media giant. So he has the motive!"

"His strength is no issue, and he has the demand. It could really be him!"

The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Huang Xizhao's thoughts became clearer, his eyes began to shine, and his mood brightened.

He resumed pacing in the office, but this time with a lighter step, and the atmosphere seemed more lively.

"If he really is the new owner, then Lidi Television's days will definitely improve a lot, far better than under the British management."

"And I've heard that Xia Yu is very generous and willing to delegate, entrusting professional tasks to experts. As long as he sees my abilities, he should not dismiss me."

Huang Xizhao thought to himself with growing optimism.

Suddenly, Huang Xizhao's smile faded. After a while, he sighed deeply, his gaze becoming distant. "But this is only a possibility, not a certainty."

"Whether it's true or not, I'll find out tonight! It's better than being uncertain all the time!"

Huang Xizhao looked again at the invitation letter's content, clenched his fist, and muttered through gritted teeth.

This day, Huang Xizhao felt time passed very slowly. After waiting for a long time, evening finally arrived.

Seeing that it was about time, he promptly went to a designated high-end teahouse.

When he arrived, a waiter who had been waiting for him led him to the private room where Xia Yu was. Upon hearing "Please come in," Huang Xizhao took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and upon seeing Xia Yu, his demeanor immediately became more respectful. With a beaming smile, he said, "Mr. Xia, good evening!"

"Mr. Huang, please have a seat!"

Xia Yu stood up, shook hands with him, and after releasing his hand, gestured for him to sit. Huang Xizhao thanked him and took a seat.

After some casual conversation and tea, and feeling that the atmosphere was right and he was becoming restless, Xia Yu spoke up.

"Mr. Huang, I'm sure you're wondering why I invited you here."

Xia Yu said, and Huang Xizhao nodded in response.

Xia Yu smiled slightly and did not answer immediately. Instead, he handed Huang Xizhao a photocopied A4 document and said, "You'll understand once you read this!"

Huang Xizhao's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly took the document and began to read.

Upon seeing keywords like "Hong Kong Lidi Television," "100% equity," and "Xia Yu," Huang Xizhao's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but swallow hard.

After a moment of shock, he quickly composed himself, stood up respectfully, and bowed to Xia Yu, exclaiming, "Boss!"

Xia Yu smiled slightly, already expecting Huang Xizhao's reaction. He raised his hand and lightly patted the air, saying, "Don't be nervous. Just relax and sit down."

Huang Xizhao nodded quickly and sat back down, but this time, he sat up straight and didn't lean back in his chair.

Knowing that Xia Yu was the boss, Huang Xizhao naturally wanted to make the best impression possible and ensure that the new boss's first impression of him was positive.

Although the new boss had told him to relax, he did not take it lightly. Since it was their first meeting, he didn't know Xia Yu's personality and wasn't sure if the invitation to relax was genuine.

So, he continued to do his best to make a good impression.

"Please continue reading!"

"Understood!"

Huang Xizhao responded respectfully and continued reading, but this time, his mind was focused elsewhere.

He made every effort to calm himself and think about how to respond to the new boss's questions.

It was obvious that Xia Yu, the new boss, had invited him out not just to reveal his identity but also to discuss other matters. He needed to stay calm to answer satisfactorily.

Before long, Huang Xizhao handed the completed document back to Xia Yu with both hands, saying respectfully, "Boss, I have finished reading!"

Xia Yu took it with a smile, placed it back, and took a sip of his tea.

Seeing Xia Yu's actions, Huang Xizhao took a deep breath, focusing intently as he awaited Xia Yu's questions.

Xia Yu nodded subtly and began to speak slowly…