Translator: _Min
Lin Bojian had held the position of chairman for over a decade.
Without her business acumen, Zuo Xianyu stood no chance against his imposing presence.
Her legs gave out, and she collapsed into a chair, breaking out in a cold sweat.
âEnough, just leave,â Lin Bojian said, not wanting to spare Zuo Xianyu another glance. âIâve said it before, the person who wrote this proposal is a genius. Unfortunately, that genius isnât you.â
âI despise thieves the most. Itâs truly regrettable for your Zuo family.â
Elder Feng felt a heavy sense of dread, opening his mouth to speak but found himself at a loss for words.
Lin Bojianâs message was clear: the Zuo family should no longer dream of conducting any business dealings.
Though the Lin family wasnât as influential as the Yu family in Sijiu City, they still held significant sway.
Once Lin Bojian made it known, not a single family in the Great Xia Empire would dare to collaborate with the Zuo Corporation.
Elder Feng staggered, nearly unable to stand.
Lin Bojian, showing no mercy, had the security personnel expel the Zuo family delegation.
Only then did the executive meeting commence.
âTake a look at this proposal,â Lin Bojian said. âThis is the original.â
The shareholders, after reviewing copies distributed by the secretary, were amazed.
âChairman Lin, with this proposal, weâre sure to win the project.â
âNot even Li Yanchen couldâve written this.â
Lin Bojian, with a rare smile, revealed, âThe person who wrote this proposal is only eighteen.â
The revelation caused a stir.
âEighteen?â
âChairman Lin, we must recruit this person into our corporation!â âAbsolutely, we canât let anyone else snatch this person up.â
âI wish we could, but sheâs too busy,â Lin Bojian waved off. âSheâs a young lady, a big star, and quite popular.â
âOh, by the way, once we secure this project, I plan to give out RM as the company gift. Miss Si is the spokesperson for RM, which should help boost her sales.â
The shareholders, not very familiar with the entertainment industry, had nonetheless heard of RM.
Being the global spokesperson for RMâs beauty meant she was a significant figure in the entertainment world.
One shareholder pondered, âSo it seems Zuo Xianyu has been stealing ideas from Miss Si all along?â
âWithout a doubt,â Lin Bojian said gravely. âThe Zuo family is despicable! Not only did they kidnap Miss Si, but they also claimed her work as their own. I must expose this.â
The shareholders nodded in agreement.
Though the Zuo family might be the foremost family in Lin City, they were insignificant in Sijiu City, easily crushed by those present.
âWeâll proceed with this proposal,â Lin Bojian decided. âMiss Si has done a great favor for the Lin familv. I must thank her Dronerlv.â
Thanks to Lin Qingchen as the intermediary, Lin Bojian successfully arranged a meeting with Si Fuqing.
âMiss Si, itâs a pleasure to meet you,â Lin Bojian greeted warmly. âTo think someone as young as you possesses such talent. I, being old enough to be your uncle, am humbled.â
Si Fuqing nodded slightly, âYouâre too kind, Uncle Lin. Mr. Lin have also helped me, so itâs only right to return the favor.â
âMiss Si, you have no idea how audacious Zuo Xianyu from the Zuo family in Lin City is,â Lin Bojian couldnât help but express his anger. âSheâs been stealing your work. Why havenât you spoken up?â
Si Fuqing paused, her voice soft, âBack then, who would have believed me?â
âRest assured, Miss Si, I will clear your name,â Lin Bojian grew even more furious. âShe stole the title that rightfully belongs to you. The title of business genius should have been yours. She must be punished!â Si Fuqing fell silent.
Why do all the titles she encounters sound so⦠childish?
She wasnât keen on them.
She tactfully replied, âUncle Lin, I prefer to keep a low profile.â
âHow can we? We must make our presence known when necessary,â Lin Bojian insisted firmly. âDonât worry, Iâll handle it. Just focus on being a great star.â
Lin Qingchen chuckled, âMiss Si, once my dad gets going, thereâs no stopping him.â
Lin Bojian shot him a look, âWhat are you saying? Why donât you go and see
Miss Si out for me.â
âNo need,â Si Fuqing interjected. âMy boss just finished up and is here to pick me up. Uncle Lin, Iâll be going now.â
Lin Bojian glanced outside and noticed a black car parked outside.
It looked ordinary, and he didnât pay it much attention.
After Si Fuqing left, Lin Bojian turned back, âQingchen, what do you think of Miss Si? Weâre not that concerned with family backgrounds. Try and see if you can pursue her.â
Lin Qingchen paused for a moment before sighing, âDad, isnât being alive good?â
He had no desire to be assassinated.
Lin Bojian was puzzled.
When did he suggest dying?
Lin Qingchen remained silent, just gazing out the window.
Lin Bojian followed his sonâs gaze.
Just in time to see a tall, slender figure step out of the car.
The manâs long hands shielded the top of the car, preventing the girl from bumping her head as she got in, then he closed the door for her.
A rare display of tenderness.
Unprecedented.
Lin Bojian withdrew his gaze, meeting Lin Qingchenâs eyes, and swallowed, âPerhaps itâs better to stay alive.â
Lin Qingchen offered no reply.
âYour sister is going to be a senior this year, right?â Lin Bojian remembered something important. âGo ask her which university sheâs applying to. If sheâs coming back to Sijiu City to attend Great Xia University, Iâll feel more at ease.â
Lin Qingchen nodded, âAlright, Iâll ask. But sheâs probably going to take the international joint examination, right?â Lin Bojian doubted, âI donât think sheâll pass.â
Lin Qingchen: â .
If Lin Jihuan heard that, their dad would be in for a beating.
Meanwhile, at the Yu family.
With Yu Yaoâs company, the elderly Mrs. Yu felt much better.
She indeed disliked Yu Xiheng.
Had it not been for the high-risk pregnancy and difficult childbirth with Yu Xiheng, she wouldnât have suffered severe health issues that could not be fully treated, necessitating daily nutritional supplements.
Yu Yao mentioned, âGrandma, Xie Che called for me. Iâll be stepping out and wonât return tonight.â
âGo ahead,â Mrs. Yu smiled warmly. âItâs good for you to make connections. Theyâll help you and your father support the Yu family.â
Yu Yao nodded and descended the stairs.
Xie Che was already waiting outside the Yu familyâs ancestral home.
Upon seeing Yu Yao, he immediately said, âHey, Iâve been bombarded with news about Si Fuqing lately, you know?â
Yu Yao paused.
âThe whole ordeal with her and the Zuo family is everywhere. Zuo Tianfeng got arrested for breaking the law, and with the involvement of the Thousand Army Alliance, itâs a mess,â Xie Che browsed through the news. âAlthough online discussions suggest Si Fuqing is the Zuo familyâs jind, I feel itâs the opposite. The moment she left the Zuo family, their misfortune began,â
Yu Yao was annoyed, âCan we not talk about her?â
âYour reaction is unusual. I just canât believe you donât regret it,â Xie Che clicked his tongue. âAfter all, sheâs the woman who unified Great Xiaâs beauty standards. How beautiful must your childhood friend be to hold your heart so firmly?â
Yu Yao frowned, âQingwei has helped and saved me. Sheâs outstanding, and I donât judge by appearances.â
âSure, sure, you donât care about looks,â Xie Che said. âSo, if Si Fuqing had some skills, would you regret it?â
Yu Yao had enough and walked away.
Just as Xie Che was about to follow, his phone lit up with a notification.
Multiple apps pushed the same news.
[Explosive! The Zuo familyâs business genius girl exposed as a fake? Her achievements over the years all stolen. Click to see the true business genius, Si Fuqing.]
Xie Che paused for a few seconds, then hurried after Yu Yao, âHey Yu Yao, check this out!â