Chapter 875: Distant Cousin freew ebnovel.com
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Within the conglomerate, the affairs grew more complex by the day, leaving Shen Xi with no choice but to channel all her emotions into work. In the midst of it all, she even managed to carve out time for a graduation thesis defense.
While the official announcement of Li Zhe and Meng Yuâs relationship was made abroad, it became the talk of the town back home. Li Industries, like a delicate sapling swaying in the wind, seemed on the verge of collapse.
Observing the two opposing groups in the meeting room, Li Jin felt an uncomfortable tug at her heart. Why did no one consider her an existing heir? Did they really have to cling to Li Zhe, a homosexual unlikely to have descendants?
âAre you Li Jin, my cousin?â a voice came from behind Li Jin, prompting her to turn around in surprise.
A girl in a floral dress stood before her, her eyes clear and a gentle smile playing on her lips. novelbuddy(.)com
Although the girl appeared innocent, Li Jinâs wariness instantly surged. After all, she used to portray herself as this type of girl.
âWho are you? Why are you calling me cousin?â Li Jin asked, her gaze tinged with suspicion.
âIâm Lin Mi. My grandfather is your grandfatherâs cousin, and my mother is your fatherâs cousin,â Lin Mi replied with a smile.
Li Jinâs expression turned chilly at once. She scoffed, âSo, youâre a distant relative here to seize the opportunity to acquire a share of the assets. A distant cousin isnât worth my time.â
Unfazed by Li Jinâs mockery, Lin Mi spoke gently, âCousin, thereâs no need for hostility. I am different from the others in the Li family.â
Li Jin chuckled; her gaze fixed on the quarreling individuals in the conference room. She sneered, âDifferent? Then why are you here? A Lin, stepping into the Li familyâs territory. Just here for the show?â
âCousin, can we talk somewhere else?â Lin Mi said in a hushed tone, âl can help you get what you want.â
Li Jin skeptically scrutinized Lin Mi l s face. After a moment of contemplation, she followed Lin Mi out.
They arrived at a cafĂ© below the company. Li Jin wasted no time and directly asked, âSo, what do you want to tell me? Are your grandfather and others trying to get something from me? Let me tell you, I wonât betray my granduncle.â
Lin Mi, locking eyes with Li Jin, said confidently, âCousin, rest assured, I have no intention of making you betray anyone. I just feel that as women, we should fight for what we deserve, shouldnât we?â
Li Jin raised an eyebrow. While the words made sense, she couldnât afford to reveal her ambitions now.
âl donât understand what youâre talking about. Just get to the point; I donât have time to waste with you,â Li Jin said, showing impatience on her face.
âCousin, youâre straightforward. Let me be clear. I want to help you become the heir of Li Industries, the next chairperson.â Lin Mi said confidently.
Li Jin couldnât help but laugh at the audacity of the seemingly naive girl. Becoming the next heir seemed more conceivable to Li Jin, but the next chairperson? Li Jin instantly felt that the girl was here to mock her.
A chairperson without a substantial share? Ridiculous!
Li Jin grabbed her bag and got up to leave.
Lin Mi stood up, grabbing Li Jinâs wrist. Leaning close to Li Jinâs ear, she said, âSeveral projects of Li Industries will face problems soon. The company will be in a severe financial crisis. Either it will go bankrupt, or the shares will be sold at a low price. I can help you acquire enough shares to make you the majority shareholder.â
Li Jinâs lips curled with disdain. âJust you? Do you think I would believe a little girl like you? Do you know who supports Li Industries? Itâs the Guan family from Beijing! They wonât sit idly by and watch the Li family, which theyâve supported for decades, collapse,â
âWhat if thereâs a conflict between the Guan family and Li Industries? Such as a blood feud? Do you think the Guan family would help an enemy?â Lin Mi tightened her grip on Li Jinâs wrist, a glint of a smile lingering in her gaze.
Li Jin widened her eyes. âAre you planning to kill Guan Lei and frame the Li family?â
Lin Mi shook her head, smiling, âThe Guan family has descendants other than Guan Lei. Donât they have an adopted son? The one who is now deeply involved with your cousin and has even obtained a marriage certificate abroad? If Meng Yu ends up killed by Li Zhe, will Guan Yi still support Li Industries? I believe, in that case, watching from the sidelines would be the greatest mercy Guan Yi could show to the Li family..â
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