This Person Was Sick

Leng Qingqiu had been called back by her parents with a single phone call.

"Dad, Mom."

The house had already been prepared with a full spread of food.

"Mm, you're back." Leng Tianhao gestured. "Sit down. Let's talk."

Leng Tianhao, his wife, and Leng Qingqiu sat down to eat.

Leng Tianhao's face was expressionless. It wasn't that he was unhappy; he was simply a very stern man by nature.

Today, he unexpectedly picked up a piece of food for Leng Qingqiu, which surprised her greatly.

Warmth rose in Leng Qingqiu's heart. "Thank you, Dad."

Leng Tianhao smiled. "I heard Lu Chengwen went to your company today and caused trouble? Ruined one of your deals?"

Leng Qingqiu nodded. "He actually helped me."

"Oh? How so?"

"That Jiao Shiheng was a fraud. He bribed one of my vice presidents in charge of reviews and tampered with the review materials. Brother Chengwen somehow learned about it and went over to beat him up."

Leng Tianhao smiled. "Jiao Shiheng... that project of his was worth over two billion, wasn't it? Dangerous! The Leng Family can't afford to have another two billion in cash tied up right now. That would be a fatal blow to our family. This money has to generate profit, or we may have a hard time turning things around."

"I'm sorry. I failed to judge my people properly." Leng Qingqiu lowered her head slightly, speaking with great courtesy.

Leng Tianhao waved a hand. "I'm not blaming you. But you didn't spot the problem with this project, so how did Lu Chengwen know?"

"I don't know," Leng Qingqiu said. "He looks carefree on the surface, but he's actually meticulous. Sometimes his methods are quite underhanded. I'm not surprised he could manage something like this."

Leng Tianhao nodded in agreement.

"That kid from the Lu Family is someone special. If he can stay steady in the future, he'll become a figure capable of stirring up the world."

Leng Tianhao said, "The engagement is set for the tenth of next month. Prepare yourself mentally."

Leng Qingqiu fell silent.

Mother Leng hurriedly placed a piece of food into Leng Tianhao's bowl in an attempt to placate him.

Leng Tianhao was the chairman. Although he had delegated authority to Leng Qingqiu as executive president, most of Qianfeng Group's shares were still in his hands.

This was a fairly common management model among major families.

So while Leng Qingqiu held the most authority in the company, the head of the household was always Leng Tianhao.

Mother Leng knew that Leng Qingqiu was fiercely opposed to this marriage alliance. Father and daughter both had fiery tempers and wanted the final word, and they had already argued over this matter many times.

She was very worried they would start fighting again today.

Leng Tianhao said, "Don't blame your father for being heartless. The Leng Family has reached the brink of life and death. Although you've done well these past few years, we've never managed to fight a major battle to turn things around. The company has too many deep-rooted problems. You've worked hard."

"It hasn't been hard. I'm confident I can lead Thousand Peaks back to its peak."

"Mm, I believe you." Leng Tianhao said, "That's why support from the Lu Family is indispensable. You need to get engaged as soon as possible. Once you become part of the Lu Family, everything will be different. The situation you're facing will become much easier to handle. And the Lu Family will lend us a hand. At the very least, we won't have to worry about a financial collapse."

Leng Qingqiu put down her chopsticks. Mother Leng immediately tensed up.

"Brother Chengwen and I will not get engaged."

Sure enough, she had said it after all.

Mother Leng nervously hurried to look at Leng Tianhao.

Leng Tianhao was unhappy as well and put down his chopsticks.

"How many times have I taught you this? Those who accomplish great things do not obsess over trivial details. You are my, Leng Tianhao's, daughter, the president of Qianfeng Group! You are not some office clerk at a small company! Do you think you can be like ordinary people, meet some boy at a party wearing sweatpants, who loves working out, skateboarding, and listening to rock music, then marry for so-called 'love'?"

"Your marriage concerns the survival of the company, the rise and fall of the family. Hundreds, even thousands of people are watching you eagerly. One correct choice is more useful than thirty years of desperate struggle. Don't you understand that?"

Leng Qingqiu's expression remained blank. "You misunderstand. This time, it isn't that I disagree. Lu Chengwen disagrees."

Both Leng Tianhao and Mother Leng froze.

Mother Leng blurted out, "He disagrees? What happened? He's pursued you for three years. How could he disagree? What did you do? Could it be... he found out you have another man?"

"No."

"Then why?" Mother Leng panicked. "He likes you so much. Why would he suddenly disagree?"

"I don't know either."

Leng Tianhao said angrily, "Did you deliberately offend him and now use this as an excuse to brush me off?"

"Father, is that how I do things?"

Leng Tianhao paused.

That was true. His daughter did not like using petty schemes.

She was highly strategic when it came to major matters, but she was definitely not some ordinary girl full of little tricks.

Playing such clever little games truly was not Leng Qingqiu's style.

"Then what exactly happened?"

Leng Qingqiu said, "I told you, I don't know. He now... really dislikes me."

"Dislikes you!?"

"Yes." Leng Qingqiu felt deeply aggrieved and miserable, yet she still had to control her expression.

"Right now, he acts as though he wants nothing more than to stay far away from me, as though he'd rather never have anything to do with me again for the rest of his life."

Mother Leng panicked. "How could... it be like this?"

Leng Tianhao said, "When we were at the Lu Family's place the day before yesterday, I already thought something was off with that kid. So there really is a problem."

Leng Tianhao thought for a moment. "Fine. I'll investigate this matter. As for you, take the initiative and get closer to him. You're a girl; you need to be a little softer. Don't always wear that keep-your-distance expression. He has feelings for you. It won't be hard to win him back."

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Leng Qingqiu shook her head. "I'm afraid it won't be that easy. In any case, with or without the Lu Family, I will lead Thousand Peaks back to its peak. Please rest assured, Father."

As Leng Qingqiu spoke, she stood up and left the table.

"I'm full. Please continue your meal."

Leng Tianhao watched his daughter give him attitude, forcibly suppressing his anger. "If you two cannot get engaged by the tenth of next month, I will convene a board meeting and hire a new executive president. Freedom or career—you choose."

Leng Qingqiu stood at the doorway for several seconds. Without saying a word, she pushed the door open and left.

Only after making some calls did Lu Chengwen learn that while he had been sitting in jail, Xu Xuejiao had already eased Jiang Shihan's mother's condition.

When Jiang Shihan heard that Lu Chengwen had been taken to the police station, she immediately wanted to bring a lawyer to bail him out, but Xu Xuejiao stopped her.

The person had been saved now, but unfortunately, Xu Xuejiao, that demon, had swindled him out of more than ten billion.

After finding Xu Xuejiao, Lu Chengwen was in a terrible mood.

Anyone, even the richest person in the world, would be unhappy after being cheated out of more than ten billion like that.

Lu Chengwen was not the richest person in the world. More than ten billion was practically enough to kill the Lu Family.

The Lu Family's total assets did not even exceed two hundred billion. More than ten billion was an astronomical figure to ordinary people, and even to the Lu Family, it was an enormous sum.

Fortunately, they had not lost cash. If they had lost more than ten billion in cash, the Lu Family's cash flow might have collapsed.

If they had merely lost shares in a pharmaceutical factory, they could still accept it.

Sitting with Xu Xuejiao in a business café, Lu Chengwen clicked his tongue in amazement.

Xu Xuejiao was dressed nothing like the new-generation leader of a wealthy family.

Leng Qingqiu wore business attire every day and evening gowns to events. She was always elegant and regal, always neat and capable.

Chen Mengyun, on the other hand, preferred more traditional clothing. She often wore qipaos, Hanfu, and the like. Of course, most of the time, like Leng Qingqiu, she wore business attire or high-end fashion.

Only Xu Xuejiao was different.

She rarely involved herself in business to begin with. She liked traveling and taking pictures. Her clothes were mostly casual, with a distinctly free-spirited feel.

Yesterday, she had worn a JK uniform to visit the Chen Family. Today, she wore a pink girlish dress.

Xu Xuejiao had her hair in twin ponytails and a lollipop in her mouth.

Her lovely pink princess dress showed off both youthful vitality and innocent charm.

Her slender legs, clad in short socks and paired with brown casual leather shoes, made her look even more playful and adorable.

She was currently looking at Lu Chengwen with smug satisfaction.

"Sign it, rich boy."

Lu Chengwen pulled over the contract, read it from beginning to end, and gave a bitter smile. "When the media interviews you in the future and asks what your most successful deal was, remember this one."

"Mhm."

As she watched Lu Chengwen carefully read the contract, Xu Xuejiao wore a half-smile.

Hmph! Let's see what excuse you'll come up with this time.

After reading the contract, Lu Chengwen nodded. "No problem."

Xu Xuejiao was very surprised. "No problem?"

"Mm."

Lu Chengwen picked up the pen and swiftly signed it with a few strokes.

Then he handed the contract to Xu Xuejiao.

Xu Xuejiao did not need to check. She had been watching the whole time. Lu Chengwen had not played any tricks; he had genuinely signed his name and even left his fingerprint.

But Xu Xuejiao did not take the contract. She only stared at Lu Chengwen in shock, unable to contain the upheaval in her heart.

What kind of joke is this!?

What kind of joke is this man playing!?

Just because of one joking remark, he's really transferring over seventeen billion in shares to me!?

Does he even know what he's doing?

In this world, not even the richest person alive would do something this stupid!

Is this man insane, an idiot, a fool, a complete moron!?

He could have casually made up an excuse, shamelessly claimed he had been joking. There's no proof either way, so I couldn't have done anything to him!

Isn't this sort of thing supposed to be second nature to him? Isn't he an expert at it?

Lu Chengwen was also puzzled as he watched the motionless Xu Xuejiao.

Did this girl go stupid? Why isn't she moving?

"Hello? Hello?" Lu Chengwen waved the contract twice. "Look at the contract. Why are you staring at me?"

Xu Xuejiao frowned tightly and took the contract, but she continued staring fixedly at Lu Chengwen's face.

At this moment, Xu Xuejiao no longer had her previous playful, mischievous, laughing expression.

Her adorable, delicate doll-like face was so grave it was frightening.

She lowered her eyes and checked the places requiring signatures. There was no problem.

In other words, as long as she kept this contract, today's net profit would be more than seventeen billion!

And that was only the gain on paper.

With complete control over the entire Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory, the future profits would be immeasurable.

"Why?"

Lu Chengwen wiped the red ink from his fingers with a wet wipe. "Why what?"

"This contract."

Xu Xuejiao looked somewhat annoyed. "Why did you sign it?"

"If I didn't sign it, wouldn't you say I don't keep my word?"

Xu Xuejiao stared at Lu Chengwen, trying to find some clue in his expression.

Unfortunately, Lu Chengwen was as calm as ever, completely unconcerned.

Seeing how relaxed Lu Chengwen looked, Xu Xuejiao snapped.

"Lu Chengwen! What are you plotting? Speak!"

Lu Chengwen was startled by her sudden anger. Looking into her eyes, he said, "What? You made more than ten billion, so why are you getting angry?"