Chapter 93: Su Bingqing and Zhang Ziqinâs Worries
Su Corporation.
In the office, Su Bingqing looked troubled. With the advantage of her rebirth, she should have been able to develop the Su Corporation to a level comparable to the Lu Corporation and the former Zhang Corporation in a short time. Whether it was the stock market or future directions for growth, she had a considerable understanding and could have taken the lead.
However, all these advantages assumed there was no one contesting Su Corporation.
Perhaps due to the butterfly effect of her rebirth, Lu Li had given up pursuing Zhang Ziqin early on, and Zhang Ziqin also quickly realized her feelings for Lu Li. The tangled fate that once existed between them had now shifted direction.
Freed from Zhang Ziqinâs clutches, Lu Li thrived like a fish in water, leaping over the dragonâs gate. The former Lu Ya had been disowned by the Lu family, her whereabouts unknown, and Lu Li now controlled everything in the Lu Corporation. His capabilities were fully demonstrated under the sunlight.
Facing Zhao Corporation with overwhelming power, ingeniously dealing with Zhang Ziqin and the Zhang Corporation in business wars, he altered Hangzhouâs commercial landscape, making the Lu Corporation supremely dominant.
Zhang Ziqin, Su Bingqingâs close friend, was undoubtedly trusted for her business acumen, but she had been utterly defeated in Lu Liâs battle, her former prestige reduced to history.
Though there might have been some oversight on Zhang Ziqinâs part, a loss was a loss, and people wouldnât care about the reasons.
The fact was, Zhang Corporation went bankrupt and became history.
Su Bingqing had hoped to first develop Su Corporation and then take over its control, potentially assisting Lu Li in his fight against Ye Chen without being a burden.
Looking back, her initial thoughts seemed naively ridiculous. Lu Li had never needed her help. Like the sun shining brightly, the stars would merge indistinguishably with the bright sky under its brilliance.
She was merely a star, and Lu Li never needed her protectionâŠ
She smiled bitterly at the thought.
Knock, knock!
The sound of knocking broke her train of thought, and Su Bingqing slightly adjusted her expression before saying, âCome in.â
Zhang Ziqin, still in her professional attire, entered with a worried look: âLu Corporation still hasnât agreed to negotiate. The call was vague.â
âI know,â Su Bingqing lifted her head, offering a faint smile. She could see Lu Liâs intentions but felt powerless to stop it.
Zhang Ziqin hesitated, biting her lip, âIs it⊠because of me? Because he knows Iâm here, Lu Li is doing this? Should I leave?â
She didnât want to bring trouble to the Su family because of herself.
Su Bingqing sighed deeply, âItâs not because of you. Itâs not just Su Corporation; Liushimengâs Liu Corporation is also under attack by Lu Corporation!â
Zhang Ziqin felt a pang of disappointment. She had even hoped Lu Li was targeting Su Corporation because of her, which would mean he still harbored feelings for her, even if it was just hatredâŠ
Not even deliberately targeting her anymore, did it mean she had become as irrelevant to Lu Li as a stranger seen only a few times?
âWe have no choice. If Su Corporation continues to resist, itâll only lead to a broken capital chain and inevitable bankruptcy. I think my parents must have already made a decision,â Su Bingqing said with a sigh.
Although Su Corporation hadnât gone bankrupt like Zhang Corporation, it was now reduced to a vassal of Lu Corporation, perhaps a somewhat better outcome.
Even if she managed to develop Su Corporation, it would at best reach the former scale of Lu Corporation, let alone help Lu Li or kill Ye Chen. It would likely only hold Lu Li back.
Looking at Zhang Ziqin, Su Bingqing felt a mix of satisfaction and pity, âZiqin, it seems we might have to work for Lu Corporation and serve Lu Li.â
Zhang Ziqin looked up, her eyes glistening with tears before dropping again, âHe wonât want to see me.â
âThe same, I wonât give up either. Even if we are worlds apart now, I still want to try to bring Lu Li back to my side. One day, when Lu Li sees my change, heâll accept me again,â Zhang Ziqin comforted herself.
This belief was her greatest conviction. In her previous life, she was dragged down by Zhang Corporation, ignoring the man who had always been behind her, loving her. This life, Lu Li had already helped her remove her biggest obstacle.
Su Bingqing remained silent.
Fairly speaking, Lu Liâs approach was normal, not just because of past events but because Zhang Ziqin had done even more excessive things in her previous life. Even if Su Bingqing didnât like Lu Li back then, she thought her friendâs actions were too much.
Even if you donât love someone, you can at least not harm them, right?
And why torment him when you clearly love Lu Li?
ButâŠ
Sighing helplessly, Su Bingqing couldnât bear to see Zhang Ziqin so dejected after losing Lu Li.
Why didnât she cherish him when she had the chance? He loved you so much!
If Lu Li hadnât given up on Zhang Ziqin early this life, would the tragedy of her previous life repeat? Probably, because Zhang Ziqin only valued something after losing it.
âYou can go as my secretary. I think Lu Li wonât object,â Su Bingqing was willing to give Zhang Ziqin this chance, understanding her sisterâs longing somewhat.
But this didnât mean she had given up; she was ready for a fair competition with Zhang Ziqin.
âThank you, Bingqing.â
Zhang Ziqin felt warmth in her heart. Her status didnât matter; being near Lu Li was enough.
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At the residence where Cao Yingyingâs grandfather lived, Lu Li began testing the old manâs leg reactions after another acupuncture session.
âGrandfather, how does it feel? Any pain?â Using a medical hammer, Lu Li tapped lightly.
âA little, but not distinct,â Cao Yingyingâs grandfather struggled to remain composed, feeling his legs gradually regaining sensation.
Lu Li nodded, âAnd here?â
He tapped below the knee.
âIt moved, it moved,â Cao Yingying cheered, rarely showing such girlish excitement. She had seen her grandfatherâs legs reflexively lift.
The old man felt it too, his face brightening.
Lu Li remained serious, âIt seems I underestimated before.â
Cao Yingyingâs grandfather tensed.
Cao Yingying looked at Lu Li in shock, âIs there a problem? That shouldnât be; in the previous life, without Lu Liâs intervention, grandfather was cured.â
âLu family kid⊠is there something special?â Cao Yingyingâs grandfather asked, trying to contain his panic.
âYes,â Lu Li nodded.
With both looking on, he suddenly smiled, âLast time I said it might take three more months for complete recovery. I was wrong. Itâs been less than a month, and the old man should be able to try walking in another week.â