The investigation into the Yun City project proceeded quietly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
On Huo Xiaozheng''s side, the public rtionspany had moderately controlled the public opinion.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
They managed to maintain the buzz around the Yun City project while preventing the Huo Corporation''s stock price from falling too drastically.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Old Mr. Qin watched with great satisfaction as Huo Corporation''s stock turned green.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You young upstart, you dare to challenge me!" he thought smugly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
With this small taste of victory, hepletely disregarded his son-inw''s warnings.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Not only did he not back down, but he intensified his efforts to manipte the situation.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, Jiang Suyuan could no longer concern himself with these matters.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The funding for Country A was urgently needed, and the Qin family was no longer in a position to invest in him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At this point, hoping for a massive influx of funds was almost a pipe dream.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Considering that Qin Zhiyi was still pregnant and her emotions had been unstable due to the situation with Huo Xiaozheng,<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan decided not to discuss these issues with her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She remainedpletely unaware of Old Mr. Qin''s actions.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As for the news about Huo Xiaozheng, she was indifferent, even feeling that someone had taken revenge on her behalf.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She never connected Huo Xiaozheng with her father''s actions.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Noticing that Jiang Suyuan wasing hometer andter, with an increasingly anxious expression,<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Qin Zhiyi finally realized that he must be facing some difficult problem.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Suyuan, tell me the truth, what''s really going on?" Qin Zhiyi asked firmly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan didn''t dare to reveal everything, only mentioning that thepany was facing cash flow difficulties.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
There were only three days left, and if the funds couldn''t be secured,<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Not only would the project in Country A fail, but thepany would also face enormous penalties for breach of contract.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Caught between a rock and a hard ce, he was at his wit''s end.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Qin Zhiyi asked, puzzled, "Didn''t my father promise to invest?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Unable to admit he had argued with his father-inw, Jiang Suyuan lied through gritted teeth, "Yes, but something came up unexpectedly. Your father said the funds won''t be avable for at least a week."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Qin Zhiyi pouted, adopting a childish demeanor, and pulled out her phone to call her father.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan gently stopped her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"If your father said so, he must have his reasons. We shouldn''t push him too hard."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Qin Zhiyi sulked, "No matter how difficult it is, he can''t just abandon us."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"No, I still need to—"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As they were at an impasse, Aunt suddenly approached, saying a guest had arrived.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan calmed Qin Zhiyi and went to the living room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing the visitor, Jiang Suyuan was surprised.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Lin Chuxu? What brings you here?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The man called Lin Chuxu was dressed casually, his almond-shaped eyes sparkling with charm. When he smiled, he exuded an air of debonair elegance.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He nced at Qin Zhiyi behind Jiang Suyuan.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan frowned, turning to block his view. "What exactly are you here for?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I heard you''re short on cashtely, so I''m here to bring you money."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hearing this, Jiang Suyuan''s frown deepened. "What nonsense are you talking about?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Back in university, Qin Zhiyi nevercked admirers.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu was one of them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This was why Jiang Suyuan was so wary of him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu casually sat down on the sofa and waved to Aunt, "A cup of coffee, with sugar and milk, please."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan held back his irritation and sat opposite him with Qin Zhiyi.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What exactly do you want?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu leaned back into the sofa, lookingpletely at ease. "I''m here to discuss a business deal with you, one where you''re guaranteed to profit."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan''s eyes urged him to continue.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"For Zhiyi''s sake, I—"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan couldn''t bear it anymore: "Qin! Qin Zhiyi."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu smoothly corrected himself: "For Qin Zhiyi''s sake, I''m willing to invest in yourpany."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan: "And the conditions?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Just then, Aunt brought the coffee. Lin Chuxu took it, thanking her politely.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He took a leisurely sip of coffee, watching as Jiang Suyuan''s patience was about to run out before finally speaking.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I want to invest in yourpany by purchasing shares."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan rxed a bit; this wasn''t a big deal.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"That can be arranged."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu added, "Also... I want a piece of the Country A project."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan smiled.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If Lin Chuxu had simply wanted to invest, he might have worried that Lin still harbored feelings for Qin Zhiyi.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But now that Lin Chuxu had revealed his business motives, Jiang Suyuan felt more at ease.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan rxed his posture: "How do you want to split it?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Their discussionsted nearly two hours.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
By the time Lin Chuxu was leaving, Jiang Suyuan could shake hands with him calmly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu''s charming eyes still couldn''t resist ncing at Qin Zhiyi.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Mr. Jiang, now that you''ve won the beauty, make sure to cherish her," Lin Chuxu said mischievously.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan ignored his provocative manner, simply smiling and saying, "Take care. No need to see you out. Bring the contract tomorrow, and we''ll meet at mypany."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu snorted and turned to leave.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Qin Zhiyi asked, "Suyuan, is everything resolved?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan''s face finally showed some relief: "Almost certainly. Lin Chuxu and Huo Xiaozheng have always been at odds, so his investment is actually safer right now."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Qin Zhiyi anxiously said, "Lin Chuxu mentioned something about controlling shares..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan confidently replied, "Even if we sell him 20% of the shares, he won''t be able to cause any trouble."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang Suyuan''s reasoning wasn''t unfounded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Matching his appearance, Lin Chuxu''s business style was equally carefree and unrestrained.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He never cared about money, acting purely on his own whims.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Because of this, thepanies he managed had always been mediocre performers.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Only one e-sportspany had struck gold, benefiting from the boom in the industry.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It was this sess that gave him the means to discuss investment with Jiang Suyuan.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Watching Lin Chuxu''s retreating figure, Jiang Suyuan thought maliciously: This negotiation was probably just Lin Chuxu''s attempt to impress Qin Zhiyi.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But what was the point? Qin Zhiyi was already his.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Qin Zhiyi hadn''t thought that far ahead. Hearing Jiang Suyuan''s words, she breathed a sigh of relief.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As for Lin Chuxu, after leaving the Jiang residence, he dialed a number.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"It''s done."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng''s voice came through the phone: "Very good."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu scoffed, "Is that how you treat your benefactor?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng''s tone remained impassive: "Thank you. I''ll treat you to dinner when I have time."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxuughed in disbelief and was about to tease him when he heard a sweet, childish voice on the other end of the line.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Daddy, I''ve finished half of the medicinal soup. Can you help me drink the rest?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"No, I already helped you with half of your lunch portion. You''ll have to finish the dinner one yourself," Huo Xiaozheng coaxed gently.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The little girl mumbled something indistinctly, her voice fading as she moved away.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng chuckled softly, resigned.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lin Chuxu''s eyes widened in disbelief. He double-checked the screen – it was indeed Huo Xiaozheng on the other end.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Had he been possessed or something?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0