"Grandpa! Second Uncle actually colluded with outsiders to scheme against me. He's gone too far! I absolutely cannot let this matter go unchecked."
After a few days in the hospital, Liu ZhengNan was finally able to return home to recuperate.
Liu ShiShi recounted everything that had happened at the Emperor Entertainment Club from beginning to end.
Liu ZhengNan patted Liu ShiShi's hand and then said, "ShiShi, your second uncle has already told me about this matter."
"Indeed, your second uncle did a very wrong thing. But his intentions were for the company, for our Liu family. Besides, you're fine now. Why not let this matter slide? Don't be angry with your second uncle anymore."
Liu ShiShi looked at Liu ZhengNan, her face filled with disbelief.
Liu YuanHao had done something so outrageous to her, yet Grandpa was telling her to just let it go.
After hearing her grandfather's words, Liu ShiShi felt a pang of sadness.
In her heart, family was supposed to be loving and never abandon each other. But now, Second Uncle Liu YuanHao could sacrifice his integrity for a little money.
And Liu ZhengNan was telling her not to be angry with Liu YuanHao.
For a moment, Liu ShiShi wished she had misheard.
But the expression on Liu ZhengNan's face made Liu ShiShi realize that this was the reality. She hadn't misheard anything.
"Grandpa, I haven't been feeling well lately. I can't go to the company for now, and I plan to move out and live with friends."
Since her family was so heartless, Liu ShiShi didn't want to live here anymore.
She wanted to move out for a while to let her emotions settle.
"ShiShi! Are you angry with Grandpa? You're not a child anymore. The company is at a critical juncture right now. As a member of the Liu family, you're not only unwilling to do your best but also want to desert your post? Grandpa has doted on you for all these years in vain, cough, cough!"
Unexpectedly, when Liu ShiShi said she wanted to temporarily leave the company and move out, Liu ZhengNan pointed at her with great emotion, and by the end, he was coughing uncontrollably.
Liu ShiShi quickly stepped forward to support Liu ZhengNan, patting his back and pouring him water.
She had been determined to leave earlier, but seeing Liu ZhengNan's frail and sickly appearance, Liu ShiShi's heart softened.
"ShiShi, Grandpa knows that your second uncle wronged you. But the company is truly on the verge of bankruptcy. Grandpa cannot bear to see the company he founded disappear like this."
Liu ZhengNan clasped Liu ShiShi's hand, his aged face filled with desolation.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. Liu Corporation will not fall. No matter what, I will protect your life's work."
Liu ZhengNan said, "ShiShi, the company is all in your hands now. Grandpa is waiting for your good news."
Although Liu ShiShi was unsure herself, she put on a brave face and comforted him to ease his worries.
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"FeiFei, is your information reliable?"
"Oh, ShiShi, when have I ever lied to you? My dad said this Tian Kun Group is extremely powerful. As long as we can become their supplier, your company's problems will be solved soon."
"I hope what you're saying is true. I'll treat you to a meal then."
Liu ShiShi hung up the phone, her delicate face etched with worry.
Despite her confident words to her grandfather, Liu ShiShi was extremely troubled by the dire situation of Liu Corporation.
After her recent call with her best friend, who mentioned Tian Kun Group, Liu ShiShi sent people to investigate them.
To her surprise, what her friend said was true. Tian Kun Group had been making significant moves in Rong Cheng lately, spending money lavishly.
Liu ShiShi tried to have her secretary contact them to explore cooperation opportunities, but after a brief conversation, they were politely refused.
Despite the rejection, Liu ShiShi became even more convinced of Tian Kun Group's potential.
In any case, the situation couldn't get any worse. Liu ShiShi decided to try her luck with Tian Kun Group herself and see if there was any chance of collaboration.
She instructed her secretary to prepare the necessary documents, and then Liu ShiShi and her secretary headed to Tian Kun Group.
"Ms. Liu, I've arranged for someone to meet with a market department manager from Tian Kun Group, but he's currently in a meeting and might be available in about an hour."
Liu ShiShi's secretary hung up the phone and reported to her.
In the past, Liu ShiShi was always the one being pursued for cooperation. But now, the tables had turned, and Liu Corporation was in a position of begging for collaboration. Life was indeed unpredictable.
"Then let's go sit and wait."
Since they were already here, and Tian Kun Group represented their only hope, Liu ShiShi was determined not to miss this opportunity.
She pointed to the lobby's waiting area and led her secretary over.
"Director Qian, this is your itinerary for today. Please review it."
A group of people emerged from the elevator.
The person walking at the front was an elegant man in a suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses.
He grunted and took the folder handed to him by his subordinate.
He casually glanced through it and was about to hand it back.
However, as his eyes swept over the pages, they suddenly fixed, and he stopped walking.
"Ouch."
His subordinate, caught off guard by his sudden stop, accidentally bumped into him.
The subordinate quickly apologized, knowing full well that Director Qian had a bad temper.
To his surprise, Director Qian didn't scold him this time. Instead, he walked towards a corner of the lobby.
"Ms. Liu, it's almost time. Should I call them again?"
"No rush, let's wait a bit longer."
The secretary was about to make a call, but Liu ShiShi stopped her.
This time, they were the ones seeking cooperation, so it was better to wait a little longer rather than disrupt their meeting and create a bad first impression.
The secretary nodded and put her phone away.
"ShiShi, what are you doing here?"
As they continued to wait, a voice called out from above them.
Both of them looked up. Liu ShiShi exclaimed in surprise, "Qian Yu?"
"So it really is you, ShiShi. I thought I might have mistaken you for someone else just now."
Director Qian, who had been walking towards the exit with his subordinates, revealed what he considered a handsome smile and stood before Liu ShiShi.
Liu ShiShi and her secretary both stood up.
"By the way, ShiShi, what are you doing here?"
Qian Yu looked at Liu ShiShi.
He hadn't expected that after a few years, the beautiful woman he once secretly admired was still as stunning as ever, as if time had left no mark on her. Her beauty was so captivating that he couldn't look away.
Although she felt a bit uncomfortable under Qian Yu's gaze, Liu ShiShi maintained a polite smile and stated the purpose of her visit.
"What a coincidence! I'm right here at Tian Kun Group. Come on, let's go upstairs and talk about whatever it is."
Saying this, Qian Yu directly grabbed Liu ShiShi's arm.
Qian Yu's subordinate, standing nearby, started to speak up, wanting to remind him of a meeting he had to attend.
But after being glared at by Qian Yu, he swallowed his words.