Chapter 100: Su Bingqing Arrives, So Does Zhang Ziqin
Chen Ya delivered the materials the next day. It has to be said, they were incredibly detailed. If exposed, not just Modu but all national media would revel in the scandalous news. Many secrets could adversely impact numerous families, big and small, potentially leading them to bankruptcy if leveraged well.
âMs. Chen Ya, you really have shown sincerity. But I have to ask, facing your nephew, your fatherâs grandson, can you truly act against Ye Chen, who is your nephew?â
Holding the documents, which were evidence-backed, Lu Li understood why these families had always coexisted peacefully with the Chen family.
Chen Ya gave Lu Li a grievous look, frustrated that even after going to such lengths and even risking herself, Lu Li still seemed to overlook her efforts.
âHe intends to act against me. I do not acknowledge such a nephew,â Chen Ya declared firmly, her face serious.
âIf thatâs the case, letâs make the deal. Tell me your plan!â Lu Li nodded noncommittally, not caring about Chen Yaâs rationale. He now had the upper hand in their cooperation, effectively making Chen Ya his subordinate.
From the moment she arrived at the Lu Estate carrying the same bloodline as Ye Chen, Chen Ya had no other choiceâdeath or compliance.
âI plan toâŠâ Chen Ya did not hold back, laying out her original intentions.
After hearing her out, Lu Li gave Chen Ya a peculiar look: âSo, youâre basically going to turn against your father. Can you really do that?â
âYes, my fatherâs favoritism towards Ye Chen will lead to the Chen familyâs downfall. Iâm trying to prevent that from happening.â Chen Ya looked at Lu Li tenderly, knowing that even now, if she confessed her feelings for him, he wouldnât believe her.
To Lu Li, they had only known each other for a few hours; where could life-long love come from?
Moreover, Lu Li had a poor impression of her. Chen Ya could only use such reasoning to alleviate his suspicions.
âHeh! Understood, Iâll cooperate with you.â Lu Li scoffed, mocking the notion. Was this a grand rebellion against her father?
Chen Ya was proud, unyieldingly pursuing her convictions.
Regardless, Chen Yaâs idea wasnât bad, and there was no loss for him.
âThank you.â Chen Ya looked at Lu Li mournfully.
After everything that happened yesterday, she still felt uncomfortable, as it was entirely different from what she had anticipated. In her mind, she might have to persuade Lu Li of her sincerity before gradually getting closer through their collaboration. Relying on what she knew, she hoped to engage deeply with Lu Li, perhaps seizing an opportunity after a drunken night to win him over.
But life is unpredictable, as they say!
âMr. Lu, Su Corporationâs Ms. Su is here, asking to speak with you.â Chen Xiaoyi entered, maintaining her decorum in the presence of an outsider.
âFinally canât bear it any longer, huh? Alright, letâs meet!â Lu Li responded.
âMs. Chen, please make yourself comfortable!â
Lu Li was indifferent to Chen Yaâs reaction. The power dynamics in their cooperation were very clear. Even though the specifics remained unknown to him, stranger things had happened. Chen Ya, Ye Chenâs aunt, and a protagonist whose character was dismantledâLu Li didnât care.
Chen Yaâs face stiffened momentarily, feeling abandoned. What had this lifeâs Lu Li experienced to be so different? Even his personality had changed.
It must be the influence of Cao Yingying, Chen Xiaoyi, and that You Meng.
Feeling indignant, Chen Ya thought it wasnât altogether bad. At least Lu Li wouldnât be bullied anymore, but the challenge of winning him over had significantly increased!
Wait, Lu Li said she could âmake herself comfortable,â right? That meant she could follow them, right?
With the added difficulty in winning him over, every opportunity must be seized.
She was aware of Su Bingqing and that wicked woman, Zhang Ziqinâthe best friends who had never made Lu Liâs life easy in the past.
Without hesitation and not one to dawdle in fear, which only spoils things, Chen Ya acted. Although Lu Liâs âmake yourself comfortableâ was a polite way of suggesting she could leave, she chose to interpret it literally, believing Lu Li couldnât fault her for it.
âMr. Lu, what if Su Corporation refuses our terms?â Chen Xiaoyi was somewhat uneasy, considering Su Corporation was a significant enterprise, though it had been somewhat battered by Lu Li recently.
âIf they donât accept? Then let them go bankrupt. Itâs a simple matter, no need to complicate it.â Lu Li said with a laugh, affectionately ruffling Chen Xiaoyiâs hair.
The warning was clear, as was the reminder: Su Corporation had no bargaining power. Submission and acceptance of Lu Corporationâs acquisition was their only way out.
Chen Xiaoyiâs eyes sparkled with admiration for Lu Li. Her Lu Brother was so domineering.
The excitement made her want to pounce on Lu Li right there for a fierce battle.
Fidgeting with her Office Lady skirt, Chen Xiaoyi suppressed such thoughts, at least until they were back in the officeâŠ
âSee you in the office, donât be late!â Lu Li hinted, clearly seeing through Chen Xiaoyiâs state.
He was not opposed to his women behaving this way in front of him.
âUmâŠâ Chen Xiaoyiâs cheeks reddened, facing Lu Liâs teasing glances; she defiantly met his gaze, as if flames were burning in her eyes.
âHaha! Letâs go meet this Su Bingqing and see if sheâs ready to capitulate or still hopes to resist.â Lu Liâs expression became stern as he led Chen Xiaoyi towards the meeting room.
The meeting room door opened, revealing two people waiting insideâone seated, the other standing behind her.
âMy instructions were clear, werenât they? I said Zhang Ziqin wasnât allowed in.â Lu Liâs brow furrowed.
The seated person was undeniably Su Bingqing, and the woman standing behind her was Zhang Ziqin. It was said that after the collapse of Zhang Corporation, Zhang Ziqin secured a high-ranking position in Su Corporationâtruly, best friends indeed!
âMr. Lu, while itâs understandable you refused to meet Zhang Ziqin before due to personal reasons, this time we both represent Su Corporation, here to discuss the matter you desire. Itâs official business,â Su Bingqing said, her eyes revealing a mix of disappointment and complexity.