Leng Qingqiu's Outburst

Leng Qingqiu walked up to Lu Chengwen, looking him in the eye expressionlessly.

"Brother Chengwen, I think what you said makes sense. I don't believe anyone else, only you. Tonight, I will convene an emergency high-level meeting to determine the specific details of investing in the shantytown renovation."

Lu Chengwen wasn't an idiot. Looking at Leng Qingqiu's expression and eyes, he knew she was acting out of spite.

You told me to invest in the shantytown, so I'll invest in the shantytown.

Are you trying to trap me for real, or will you change your tune and obediently back down? Choose one.

Leng Tianhao was unaware of Leng Qingqiu's inner thoughts. Standing behind her, his face was already grim.

Long Aotian was also bewildered.

Shantytown renovation? Does anyone dare to touch that kind of thing?

Government officials have been lobbying everywhere, and none of the four major families in Xuecheng City have agreed.

It's time-consuming, requires massive investment, involves many stakeholders, and the situation is extremely complex. One wrong step could lead to big problems.

Each of these elements alone is deadly. Any major group considering investing in such a project would have to weigh whether they have the capital and capability to handle it.

The first person in charge of this project was some guy from the south who couldn't take it anymore and ran off midway.

Because of this project, three people have already jumped to their deaths.

Shantytown renovation is no longer a hot potato; it's a searing hot iron poker. Forget holding it, even touching it would be agonizing!

Long Aotian said, "Qingqiu, regarding the shantytown renovation project, I strongly advise you not to get involved. The situation with that project is very complicated, and you don't have enough understanding of the infrastructure industry..."

Leng Qingqiu looked at Long Aotian and said coldly, "Do I need to understand that much? I just need Brother Chengwen's support, right, Brother Chengwen?"

Lu Chengwen: "Uh..."

Long Aotian said, "The amusement park project has a shorter cycle and is easier to assess. As long as we quickly secure that piece of land, we'll be in an invincible position with plenty of room for maneuver. The shantytown project is truly uncertain and will be exhausting."

"What's there to be afraid of? With Brother Chengwen's support, I don't fear hardship or exhaustion. Right, Brother Chengwen?"

Lu Chengwen: "Uh..."

Long Aotian grew anxious, "Qingqiu, why don't you understand? I'm doing all this for you. I don't want you to jump into a fiery pit, and I don't want Qianfeng Group to collapse. I know that revitalizing Qianfeng is your dream, and I came here for your dream."

Leng Qingqiu said, "What revitalization of Qianfeng? I'm a woman. A woman's biggest dream is to marry well. Brother Chengwen and I are already engaged to be married next month, and we'll have children next year... Right, Brother Chengwen?"

Lu Chengwen: "Uh... Hiss..."

Long Aotian thought to himself, What kind of person are you?

You can't see such an obvious business opportunity? And you want to go with Lu Chengwen to undertake the shantytown renovation project?!

What's going on with Leng Qingqiu? Did her brain suddenly shrink?!

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen, her gaze firm. "Brother Chengwen, I only believe you. Look at me and tell me directly, which project do you want me to undertake?"

Leng Qingqiu's gaze made Lu Chengwen extremely uncomfortable.

Lu Chengwen didn't know how to respond to her for a moment.

This silly girl won't actually believe me and go ahead with the shantytown renovation project, will she? Big sister, you're clearly seeing that I'm talking nonsense and playing hard to get with me, right?

Damn it, I refuse to believe it! I can't even deal with a little girl like you!

"Oh, of course," Lu Chengwen finally decided. "I am optimistic about this project, but Qianfeng Group's decision-making power rests with you. I'm merely offering a suggestion."

"Good!" Leng Qingqiu said decisively. "Since you suggest it, I'll listen to you."

Leng Tianhao couldn't sit still. "Qingqiu, don't rush. Let's discuss it first..."

"No need to discuss," Leng Qingqiu was furious at this point. She pushed open the door and was about to leave. "I'm going to gather my team immediately and hold an emergency meeting to discuss the investment and shareholding plan for the shantytown renovation project. I'll negotiate with the relevant person in charge tomorrow."

"You're being reckless!" Leng Tianhao roared at this moment. "How can you be so impulsive about such a major matter? I am the chairman of Qianfeng Group, and I do not agree to this!"

Leng Qingqiu turned to look at Leng Tianhao. "Father, you were the one who arranged my marriage alliance with the Lu family. You gave me the authority and responsibility to manage Qianfeng Group completely. You also personally told me that my personal happiness and losses are not important; the long-term interests of Qianfeng supersede personal happiness. I, Leng Qingqiu, will follow my husband wherever he goes. Since I am engaged to Brother Chengwen, he will be my husband in the future. My husband's words are heaven, my husband's words are sacred decrees, and I will unconditionally obey my husband's commands! Brother Chengwen said to invest in the shantytown project, so I believe him."

Long Aotian quickly said, "Qingqiu, think carefully. Lu Chengwen is not worth your trust like this."

Leng Qingqiu looked at Long Aotian. "Is that so? Then tell me, who should I trust?"

Leng Qingqiu's eyes were red, and her tear ducts were moist.

"In my entire life, I have never found anyone I could trust."

"As a child, I looked up to my father and imitated him in everything. I learned his decisive leadership, his bold decisiveness, his fairness in appointing talent, and his calm wisdom... But I discovered that my father was powerful and ruthless beyond my imagination."

"Every time I encountered difficulties and felt sad, he never embraced or comforted me like other fathers. He would only scold me, humiliate me, and look at me with that kind of heartless disappointment, telling me I was useless!"

"As I grew up, for the benefit of the group, my own daughter had to enter into a marriage alliance. In his eyes, Qianfeng was his child, and I was just a useless daughter."

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"My only friend, I discovered, was secretly putting something in my drink. I cried and asked her why. She told me she hated me. She hated that I was smarter than her, hated that I was born into a wealthy family, hated that I was more attractive than her, had a better figure, and possessed innate learning talent! She resented me, resented everything I had received since birth, which was a desire she could never achieve in her lifetime. So she wanted to ruin me!"

"In my only college relationship, I poured my heart into it! He was sunny, positive, and an athlete. Although he wasn't wealthy, he was a ray of light that shone into my life. I thought I had finally found someone I could believe in!"

"But on my birthday, he actually installed three cameras in the hotel room we had booked."

Leng Qingqiu laughed, tears streaming down her face, her laughter utterly tragic.

"Three!"

Leng Qingqiu's voice trembled, "When I decided to surrender myself to him wholeheartedly, all he thought about was recording everything from every angle, then controlling me to get the Leng Family's fortune."

Leng Qingqiu wiped away her tears, "Family, friends, lover – they're all so indifferent. Tell me, who can I trust?"

Leng Qingqiu roared furiously, "Speak! Who can I trust?! In this world, is there anyone who likes me, cherishes me, and protects me from the bottom of their heart, without looking at my appearance, my money, or my background? Is there? Will I be alone forever? Is this world itself just this cold and heartless, and the trust I want in this world simply doesn't exist!? Is that it?"

Lu Chengwen felt a pang of sadness and self-blame.

I'm so sorry, I had no idea you'd been through so much.

Sigh, it seems no matter how much money one has, what people ultimately seek is inner happiness and satisfaction. Even though many would dismiss this as nonsense, money truly isn't everything.

Damn it, what should I do? I feel bad for her! Hell, if I weren't on a mission, I'd rush over and hug her right now.

No! I have to control myself, I can't let her know. In any case, I'll be better to her from now on. Whether it's in business or in life, I'll secretly help her when she's in trouble. This girl's situation is too miserable, it makes me feel really uncomfortable.

Leng Qingqiu's blurred, tear-filled eyes suddenly turned, fixing a stare on Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen guiltily lowered his head, remaining silent.

Long Aotian felt that this was his cue to step in.

"Qingqiu, I believe I am that person! That's right, I'm here to like you, cherish you, accompany you, and protect you! From now on, you can trust me, you can trust me with anything. I am willing to be the light that shines into your life! From this moment on, my radiance will shine only for you."

Lu Chengwen mentally threw a pile of excrement at him.

Pah! How disgusting! You're shameless, spewing sweet words so easily!

Are you doing this for Leng Qingqiu's happiness? You're clearly coveting the Leng Family's assets! Besides the Leng Family, there are also the Xu Family and the Chen Family. And finally, our Lu Family.

Alas, there's no help for it, this is your destiny. Be together, perhaps for Qingqiu, this is the best outcome.

Leng Qingqiu glanced at Long Aotian, "I've decided. I'll only trust Brother Chengwen for the rest of my life. If he wants to trick me, I'll let him. If he wants to harm me, I'll let him. If he wants to sell me for profit, I'll set a high price for myself! Tomorrow is the big day when Qianfeng Group officially invests in the shantytown renovation project. You all just watch!"

Lu Chengwen was completely losing it.

Big sister, what kind of tantrum is this!?

Don't you understand? Did I... did I mess up again?! Did I backfire?!

Lu Chengwen didn't realize that Leng Qingqiu had completely grasped his bottom line, and thought he had botched everything.

He had expected this:

Long Aotian would present Leng Qingqiu with the right path, and he himself would then propose an incorrect one.

Under normal circumstances, he and Long Aotian would present a stark contrast, Leng Qingqiu would choose Long Aotian's correct investment route, and feel grateful to him, thus putting the plot back on track.

This main heroine would then begin her story with the male protagonist.

He could then smoothly exit this storyline and handle other heroines in different story arcs.

But now, inexplicably, Leng Qingqiu's long-suppressed psychological issues had erupted!

Her rebellious streak had kicked in!

Leng Qingqiu, who was always calm, rational, and never made mistakes, was now going to make a huge mistake, a colossal one!

She had thrown caution to the wind and was determined to stick with his flawed investment plan!

Leng Tianhao said furiously, "Leng Qingqiu! You are the CEO of Qianfeng Group! Calm down! Is this how I taught you to make judgments and decisions, based on emotions?! I don't care how dissatisfied you are with me, or how disappointed you are with this world. What I need is your ability, the ability to lead Qianfeng back to its peak! You are not allowed to touch the shantytown renovation project at all. Go and secure that land tomorrow! If you fail to do this, there will be no place for you in Qianfeng Group!"

Leng Qingqiu turned her head and looked at her father with indifference.

She responded with a cold, mocking laugh.

"You gave me power, now you have to accept the consequences. To revoke my executive and decision-making authority, you need to convene a shareholder meeting and formally announce my dismissal. According to regulations, this meeting requires a week of preparation time. I can accomplish what I want to do within a week."

"You..."

After speaking, Leng Qingqiu turned and walked out of the room, not looking back.

Lu Chengwen was drenched in sweat.

Damn it! I've completely screwed this up now!

Lu Chengwen felt dizzy.

In her defiance, Leng Qingqiu had resolutely walked down a path of ruin!

Leng Tianhao, due to his own wicked idea, was now looking at him with uncontrollable rage!

Most crucially, Long Aotian's expression had turned extremely grim, as if he were about to explode at any second!

This is bad, I'm going to die!