The next day, Shi Lan was awakened by the doctor making his rounds. However, Miss Shi had endured the hospital environment for an extended period, which had pushed her to her limit. At this moment, she couldn't wait to be discharged.
Tang Ze arrived quite early to complete the discharge procedures for Shi Lan and helped her leave the hospital undetected. Once in the car, he said to her, "We are going directly to Huahai to sign the contract."
"Huahai... Who is the current owner?" Shi Lan asked tentatively.
"See for yourself." Tang Ze tossed his phone to her.
Shi Lan glanced at the news headline and nearly exploded.
Yan Shixiu took over all of Shi Lan's self-founded industries, avoiding any involvement with the Shi Family's companies. They made a clear distinction, but... Shi Lan almost swore in her heart. This damned man must have accumulated the fortune of eight lifetimes — a man rises in ranks, gains wealth, and his wife dies; he had it all.
"What... is that expression for? How does this relate to you?" Tang Ze, seeing Shi Lan poking at the phone screen, could not understand.
"Forget it, it doesn't matter." Shi Lan sighed, only thinking to herself, "Stinky brother, your assets are being divided up, can you really be happy about this?"
"We're heading to Huahai later, and you might run into President Yan. So, put on some makeup to look a bit more lively."
Shi Lan: "..."
She wasn't sure about looking lively, but she knew she was possibly going to be infuriated to death.
...
Yan Shixiu taking over Huahai was something that the insiders already knew. High-level documents had been sent to Yan Shixiu a few days ago, and now that it was in the news, everything was confirmed.
The vice president of Huahai received a call from Yan Shixiu's assistant early in the morning, informing him that Yan Shixiu would be inspecting the company today, and the inauguration press conference would be held in half a month.
The staff within Huahai were trembling with fear because Yan Shixiu and Shi Lan had completely different styles of management. According to what they knew, although Yan Shixiu appeared gentle on the surface, his sinister nature surpassed Shi Lan's.
If Shi Lan were to stab someone, she'd make it quick and clean, whereas Yan Shixiu would bleed you slowly, taking a psychopathic delight in watching your dying moments.
The couple had never interfered in each other's industries and operations before, although they did not get along. Therefore, there had thankfully never been any disputes over financial interests in the past.
Now that Yan Shixiu was taking over Huahai, everyone at Huahai was panicked, unsure of what schemes King Yan had in mind.
Surprisingly, Yan Shixiu was also personally attending the contract signing meeting for the female lead of "Smoke Beauty."
Given the scale of the production, it was not unusual for Yan Shixiu to oversee the matter personally. But the vice president knew the reason because he had received a message from Yan Shixiu's side yesterday, promoting An Lan to replace the previous actress.
Could it be that President Yan, having just lost his wife, had taken a liking to a budding starlet?
...
Half an hour later, Tang Ze brought Shi Lan to the Huahai headquarters. Shi Lan also touched up her makeup before getting out of the car. This made Tang Ze more suspicious, feeling that An Lan had completely changed since waking up from her suicide attempt.
An Lan used to be very girlish, fitting her young age, so her makeup was always exquisite, mainly featuring a sweet style.
At this moment, although Shi Lan's makeup was simple and clean, it looked more sophisticated. Her slightly chubby face now exuded an air of sophistication unique to socialites, complementing the apricot lace dress perfectly. Although it fell short compared to her former self, it was still presentable for Miss Shi.
Moreover, Tang Ze had no idea how many times Miss Shi had internally criticized how substandard the makeup products were and how cheap the perfume smelled. Her former products were exclusively used by royal families abroad. Now that she was impoverished, she didn't even suffer from allergies anymore.
Money indeed shouldn't be wasted on inferior goods.
"Let's go, it's almost time."
Tang Ze led Shi Lan to the front desk.
This was originally her territory, and she knew every office like the back of her hand, but now, she had to pretend it was her first time here.
The receptionist took them in the elevator to the third-floor conference room, where the Huahai staff were already in place.
However, the atmosphere in the conference room was a bit eerie. The attendees could only communicate with their eyes, not daring to make any sound, because everyone's attention was focused on Yan Shixiu, who occupied the main seat.
He had an especially solemn demeanor, his gaze as sharp as a blade, emitting danger through his thin glasses, yet his appearance was extraordinarily handsome and genteel.
Such a person, if not for Shi Lan, few in Yancheng could contend with him.