Li Yun had just gotten out of the car and saw two figures.
They were none other than Gu Yunxiao and his daughter, Gu Yanran.
Since Li Yun hung up the phone the day before, Gu Yunxiao had been unable to sleep all night.
If the situation continued to develop this way, it wouldn't be long before the Gu Group declared bankruptcy.
If Li Yun decided to take advantage of the situation to attack them, the Gu family would have no way to survive.
After much thought, Gu Yunxiao decided to come in person to apologize.
The next morning, Gu Yanran didn't even go to the company; instead, her father, Gu Yunxiao, took her to the Kaiyang Group, where they waited at the entrance for Li Yun to personally apologize.
"President Li... President Li, I regret what happened yesterday. It was our fault, and today I am here to apologize in person."
Seeing her father bowing and debasing himself like this made Gu Yanran feel deeply uncomfortable.
Clearly, it was Li Yun who had taken advantage of the situation, causing severe losses to her Gu family.
Now, in addition to admitting their mistakes, her father had to humiliate himself before him.
Is this the effect of power?
"Director Gu, what are you doing?"
"We are all people of status. With this attitude, others will think that I, Li Yun, am bullying you."
Li Yun remained still, neither helping Gu Yunxiao to stand nor accepting his apology. Instead, he mocked him with a few words.
Isn't that exactly what you do, just bullying?
And in the worst possible way!
Gu Yunxiao thought to himself, although he didn't dare to say it out loud.
Otherwise, it wouldn't just be taking advantage; he would be bullied to death.
When Li Yun felt it was enough, he stopped putting them in a difficult position and, turning around, said, "Director Gu, let's not talk here. If you have something to say, let's go to my office."
He wanted them to feel ashamed, but he didn't plan to stay there stupidly.
Having said that, without paying more attention to the father and daughter, Li Yun headed toward the building.
"Who does he think he is? Father, you've lowered yourself so much, and he still acts so arrogantly. This is total abuse."
Gu Yanran, clearly upset, murmured once Li Yun walked away.
"Yanran, don't talk like that. If President Li hears you, we will be in trouble."
Gu Yunxiao quickly interrupted her.
Now that they were begging Li Yun for forgiveness, they couldn't afford to speak ill of him and risk provoking him.
"He's far away, I doubt he can…"
Before she finished her sentence, Li Yun, who was already walking away, shouted: "Miss Gu, speaking ill of others behind their backs is not a good habit. But since you are still young, I won't retaliate this time."
Upon hearing Li Yun's words, the father and daughter were left in an embarrassing situation. It was clear he had heard everything Gu Yanran had said.
...
In the office.
Su Xiaowan had arrived early to clean and prepare tea in anticipation of Li Yun's arrival.
Although she was his secretary and also his lover, Su Xiaowan was very aware of her place.
She knew that everything she had was thanks to Li Yun, so she always maintained her conduct and never abused her position in the company.
This was precisely what Li Yun valued most in her.
With his current status, Li Yun could have any woman. Why did he keep Su Xiaowan by his side?
Beauty, physique, education, and talent were important factors, but the most crucial was that Su Xiaowan knew where she stood and understood reality.
Even Li Yun, after assimilating the memories of the original body he had traveled to, never intended to push her away.
"Xiaowan, prepare tea for Director Gu and Miss Gu as well."
Li Yun gestured to her, and Su Xiaowan quickly began to prepare the tea.
"President Li, we have come today because…"
Before Gu Yunxiao could finish his sentence, Li Yun interrupted him: "I heard that Director Gu is a master of chess. Why don't we play a game?"
Play chess?
Gu Yunxiao didn't understand what Li Yun was aiming for.
But in his current position, he couldn't refuse his invitation.
Before long, Su Xiaowan brought a chessboard and the pieces.
Chess is like a battle, and that's how they began to play, making strategic moves.
Gu Yunxiao intended to let Li Yun win since they were the ones at fault in this situation. If he won and Li Yun lost his pride, it would be even more problematic.
However, Li Yun's skills in chess exceeded Gu Yunxiao's expectations.
Every move Li Yun made was full of strength and determination, forcing his opponent to defend at all times.
Li Yun's strategy of not worrying about losing pieces in order to give Gu Yunxiao no opportunity kept him in constant tension.
The more they played, the more Gu Yunxiao was surprised, until finally, he broke into a cold sweat.
Meanwhile, Li Yun remained calm, leaning back in his chair with a serene expression.
Gu Yanran, on one side, looked at her father and then at Li Yun.
The comparison was clear.
Although she didn't like to admit it, she couldn't deny that her father had been completely defeated.
A person so calm, calculating, and ruthless... anyone who became an enemy of Li Yun would face a lifelong nightmare.
Li Yun, of course, didn't miss Gu Yanran's expression.
A cold CEO?
If Li Yun granted her respect, she could continue being that imposing executive. But if she provoked him, she would be nothing.
No matter how powerful the Gu Group or Mo Bufan, the protagonist of this story, Li Yun would have no trouble crushing them.
Someone once said that to melt a cold heart, one must hold it tightly, move it with sincerity, and soften it with warmth.
Li Yun merely scoffed at that idea.
He preferred to set that mountain of ice on fire and melt it quickly.
If it doesn't melt, it means the fire isn't strong enough; just increase the intensity.
Li Yun was determined to attack Gu Yanran's pride until she completely surrendered.
A few more minutes passed, and Gu Yunxiao had been defeated beyond remedy, unable to counterattack.
"I have lost."
With no more hope of reversing the situation, Gu Yunxiao finally surrendered.
Through this game, Gu Yunxiao had grasped Li Yun's intention: to demonstrate that he was willing to sacrifice everything for his goals, not stopping until he achieved them.
"It seems that today's negotiation will not be easy at all," Gu Yunxiao thought.
But no matter the difficulties or the conditions Li Yun imposed, for the sake of his family, he had to try.
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