Cold Qingqiu was called back by his parents with a phone call.
"Mom, Dad."
The meal was already prepared in the room.
"Ah, you're back." Cold Tianhao gestured, "Sit, let's talk."
The Cold Tianhao couple and Cold Qingqiu sat down to eat.
Cold Tianhao's expression was indifferent; he wasn't unhappy, just generally serious.
Today, surprisingly, Cold Tianhao picked up some food for Cold Qingqiu, which surprised her.
Feeling warm, Cold Qingqiu said, "Thank you, Dad."
Cold Tianhao smiled, "I heard that today Lu Chengwen went to your company and caused trouble? Ruined a deal for you?"
Cold Qingqiu nodded, "Actually, he helped me."
"Oh? How so?"
"That Jiao Shiheng is a scammer. He bribed one of my assistant managers to tamper with the audit materials. Chengwen's brother didn't know how he found out about this, so he went and beat him up."
Cold Tianhao chuckled, "Jiao Shiheng, isn't his project worth over twenty billion? Risky! Now our Cold family can't afford to be trapped with over twenty billion in cash anymore; that would be a fatal blow to our family. We must earn that cash, or else we might struggle to recover."
"Sorry, it was my oversight in hiring." Cold Qingqiu lowered her head slightly, very polite.
Cold Tianhao waved his hand, "I'm not blaming you. But you didn't notice any issues with this project, how did Lu Chengwen know?"
"I don't know." Cold Qingqiu said, "He seems carefree on the surface, but in reality, he's very shrewd and sometimes dirty. To achieve this level, I'm not surprised."
Cold Tianhao nodded in agreement.
"The kid from the Lu family is someone. If he can stabilize in the future, he'll be a significant player stirring up the situation."
Cold Tianhao said, "The engagement is scheduled for the tenth of next month, you need to be mentally prepared."
Cold Qingqiu fell silent.
Cold Mom quickly picked up some food for Cold Tianhao to please him.
Cold Tianhao was the chairman, and although he delegated authority to Cold Qingqiu as the CEO, most of the shares of the Qianfeng Group were still held by Cold Tianhao.
This was a common management pattern among major families.
So, within the company, Cold Qingqiu had the highest authority, but the big shot at home was always Cold Tianhao.
Cold Mom knew that Cold Qingqiu was extremely resistant to this marriage alliance, and both of them had hot tempers, both wanting things their own way, as they had argued about this many times before.
She was worried that they would argue again today.
Cold Tianhao said, "Don't blame Dad for being heartless. The Cold family is already on the brink of life and death. Although you've done well these years, we still haven't been able to turn the tide. The company has too many deep-seated problems, and I appreciate your hard work."
"Not hard, I have confidence in leading Qianfeng back to its peak."
"Well, I believe in you," Cold Tianhao said, "So, the support from the Lu family is indispensable. You should hurry up and get engaged. Once you're part of the Lu family, everything will be different, and you'll find it much easier to handle the situation. And the Lu family will also lend a hand, at least we won't have to worry about collapsing financially."
Cold Qingqiu put down her chopsticks, making Cold Mom nervous.
"I won't get engaged to Chengwen brother."
As expected, this statement was made.
Cold Mom nervously looked at Cold Tianhao.
Cold Tianhao was also unhappy, putting down his chopsticks.
"How many times have I told you? Those who achieve great things don't sweat the small stuff. You are my daughter, Cold Tianhao's daughter, the CEO of Qianfeng Group! Not an office clerk in a small business! Do you think you can just meet a boy at a party, wearing sweatpants, loving fitness, skateboarding, and rock music, like a regular person, and get married for the so-called 'love'?"
"Your marriage affects the life and death of the company, the rise and fall of the family, hundreds of people are watching you eagerly. One right choice is more effective than struggling for thirty years, don't you understand this principle?"
Cold Qingqiu had no expression, "You misunderstand. This time, it's not that I disagree, it's Lu Chengwen who disagrees."
Both Cold Tianhao and Cold Mom were stunned.
Cold Mom blurted out, "He disagrees? What's going on? He's been pursuing you for three years, how could he suddenly disagree? What did you do? Did you have a man and he found out?"
"No."
"Then why?" Cold Mom became anxious, "He likes you so much, why would he suddenly disagree?"
"I don't know."
Cold Tianhao angrily said, "Did you deliberately offend him and now use this excuse to avoid me?"
"Father, is that my style?"
Cold Tianhao was stunned.
Indeed, his daughter wasn't the type to use schemes.
She was strategic in big matters, but definitely not an ordinary girl full of schemes.
"Then what's going on?"
"I said, I don't know. He now... really dislikes me."
"Dislikes!?"
"Yes." Cold Qingqiu felt extremely stifled and sad, still controlling her expression, "He now can't wait to stay away from me, even to the extent of not communicating anymore."
Cold Mom panicked, "How could... this happen?"
Cold Tianhao said angrily, "I already felt something was off with that kid when I was at the Lu family two days ago. Sure enough, there's a problem."
Cold Tianhao thought for a moment, "I'll look into this. You, on the other hand, be more proactive and try to get close to him. Girls need to have a bit of softness, and can't always put on a face that keeps people at arm's length. He has feelings for you; it's easy to win him back."
Cold Qingqiu shook her head, "It's probably not that easy. Anyway, with or without the Lu family, I'll lead Qianfeng back to its peak. Please rest assured, Father."
Saying this, Cold Qingqiu stood up and left the table.
"I'm full, you two enjoy."
Cold Tianhao watched his daughter leave with a stern expression, suppressing his anger, "If you two can't get engaged by the tenth of next month, I'll convene a board meeting and reappoint a CEO. Choose between freedom or career, it's up to you."
Cold Qingqiu stood at the door for a few seconds, said nothing, and then pushed the door and left.
It wasn't until Lu Chengwen made a phone call that he knew, while he was in custody, that Xu Xuejiao had already relieved Mrs. Jiang Shihan's illness.
When Jiang Shihan heard that Lu Chengwen had entered the police station, she immediately wanted to come with a lawyer for
bail, but was stopped by Xu Xuejiao.
Now that the person was saved, he was pitifully tricked by Xu Xuejiao into losing over a hundred billion.
Finding Xu Xuejiao, Lu Chengwen's mood was terrible.
Anyone, even the richest person in the world, would be upset if they were tricked out of over a hundred billion.
Lu Chengwen wasn't the richest person in the world; over a hundred billion was like taking the life of the Lu family.
The total assets of the Lu family didn't exceed two trillion. Over a hundred billion was an astronomical figure for ordinary people, and it was definitely a huge sum for the Lu family.
Fortunately, it wasn't a loss of cash. If over a hundred billion in cash was lost, the Lu family's capital chain would probably have problems.
If only losing shares in one pharmaceutical factory, would still be acceptable.
Sitting with Xu Xuejiao in a business café, Lu Chengwen marveled.
Xu Xuejiao did not dress like the successor of a wealthy family's new generation at all.
Others like Cold Qingqiu always wore professional attire, attended events in evening gowns, were ays elegant and graceful, and always neat and capable.
Chen Mengyun, on the other hand, preferred a more traditional style, often wearing qipao or Hanfu, but of course, most of the time, she dressed similarly to Cold Qingqiu, in professional attire and high-end fashion.
Only Xu Xuejiao.
She rarely involved herself in business, preferring to travel and take photos everywhere. She mainly wore casual clothes, with a somewhat carefree and casual demeanor.
Yesterday, she wore a school uniform to visit Chen's house, and today she wore a pink dress.
Xu Xuejiao tied her hair into twin ponytails, with a lollipop in her mouth.
A beautiful pink princess dress not only showcased youthful vitality but also seemed pure and romantic.
A pair of slender legs wore short socks and a pair of brown casual leather shoes, making her look playful and cute.
At this moment, she looked triumphantly at Lu Chengwen.
"Sign it, rich man."
Lu Chengwen pulled over the contract, read it from beginning to end, and smiled bitterly: "In the future, when the media interviews you and asks what is the most successful business you've done, you have to remember this one."
"Mm-hmm."
Watching Lu Chengwen carefully read the contract, Xu Xuejiao smiled wryly.
Hmph! Let's see what excuse you'll come up with to fool me.
Lu Chengwen finished reading the contract and nodded, "No problem."
Xu Xuejiao was very surprised, "No problem?"
"Yeah."
Lu Chengwen picked up the pen and quickly signed it.
Then he handed the contract to Xu Xuejiao.
Xu Xuejiao didn't need to look, she had been staring all along. Lu Chengwen didn't play tricks; he really signed his name and stamped it.
At this moment, Xu Xuejiao didn't reach for the contract but just stared at Lu Chengwen in shock, feeling utterly amazed!
What's going on!?
What is this person joking about!?
Because of a joke, he actually transferred a share of over 17 billion yuan to me!?
Does he even know what he's doing?
In this world, even the richest person wouldn't do such a foolish thing!
Is this person crazy, stupid, an idiot!?
Just find a random excuse, shamelessly say it was a joke, and there's no evidence to prove otherwise. I can't do anything to him at all!
Isn't he an expert at this kind of thing?
Lu Chengwen looked at the motionless Xu Xuejiao, also feeling puzzled.
[Is this girl dumb? Why isn't she moving?]
"Hey? Hey hey?" Lu Chengwen shook the contract twice, "Look at the contract, why are you staring at me?"
Xu Xuejiao furrowed her brows tightly, and took the contract, but still stared straight at Lu Chengwen's face.
At this moment, Xu Xuejiao didn't have the playful and mischievous expression from before.
Her cute and delicate lolita face was now solemn to a frightening extent.
Lowering her eyelids, she looked at the places where she needed to sign, no problem.
In other words, as long as she kept this contract safe, today's net profit, is over 17 billion yuan!
And this was just the visible profit on paper.
Fully controlling the entire Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory, the future profits would be immeasurable.
"Why?"
Lu Chengwen wiped the red ink off his hands with a wet tissue, "What why?"
"This contract."
Xu Xuejiao was somewhat annoyed, "Why do you want to sign it?"
"If I don't sign, won't you say I'm not true to my word?"
Xu Xuejiao stared at Lu Chengwen, trying to find some clues from his expression.
Unfortunately, Lu Chengwen remained calm as usual, completely indifferent.
Seeing Lu Chengwen's relaxed demeanor, Xu Xuejiao exploded.
"Lu Chengwen! What kind of trick are you playing! Speak!"
Lu Chengwen was startled by her sudden anger, looking into her eyes, "This... why are you so anxious when you're making over a hundred billion?"