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Liu Shuhan had taken a day off work without reason again because of Cheng Qiuyi, and naturally, she couldn't avoid a scolding from the manager. However, she was currently in a good mood, having a beautiful person by her side, so when the manager scolded her, she didn't get angry. Instead, she responded cheerfully, leaving the manager speechless.
The group of couriers were all warm-hearted and worried when they saw Liu Shuhan enter the manager's office. As soon as she came out, they immediately surrounded her.
"Shu Han, don't take it to heart! The manager is just like that!"
"Exactly! Even if he scolds you, will you lose a piece of meat? Just eat your meals and do your work; who cares what he says!"
A few of the men had loud voices and were filled with righteous indignation as if they were arguing. Liu Shuhan wasn't bothered by the manager's words, but their loudness made her ears hurt. However, she knew that her coworkers meant well and felt touched. She smiled and stopped their chatter: "Alright, alright, do I look like someone with a problem?"
The men exchanged glances and saw that Liu Shuhan's smile didn't seem fake. They confirmed that she was genuinely fine and teased her: "Oh Shu Han, have you encountered some good fortune lately? You look radiant!"
"Could it be that you're in love? Which handsome guy is it? Bring him over one day for us to see; we can't let anyone deceive our Shu Han."
Suddenly, Xiao Wang had a bright idea and shouted: "It wouldn't be Cheng Muto, would it? Calling every day asking Shu Han to deliver couriers; he must have taken a liking to our Shu Han! But it seems he hasn't bought much lately?" Xiao Wang thought about it and felt something was off. "But Shu Han said that Cheng Muto is a woman... and a stunning beauty..."
Liu Shuhan nudged Xiao Wang. "Brother Wang, watch your mouth! You haven't even finished delivering yesterday's packages; hurry up and get to it before customers complain!"
Liu Shuhan usually joked around with these men and had a boyish personality. At this moment, however, her face turned slightly red, revealing a side they had never seen before. The men typically treated her like a younger sister; now they understood and felt a sense of nostalgia as if they were witnessing their sister growing up. They stopped teasing her and went back to their own tasks.
Liu Shuhan packed up the couriers for her area and had just hopped on her little electric scooter when someone shouted: "Liu Shuhan, someone is looking for you!"
Liu Shuhan was puzzled. In C City, besides this group of coworkers and Cheng Qiuyi, she hardly had any acquaintances. Who would come looking for her at this time?
The person who arrived was Shen Wenqin. Although the Cheng Family had been declining in recent years, their connections were still intact, making it easy to inquire about Liu Shuhan.
Liu Shuhan initially had a good impression of Shen Wenqin. This woman appeared gentle and virtuous, with every gesture exuding grace. Although her precocious son was not commendable, Shen Wenqin still left a positive impression.
Last time, when Shen Wenqin introduced herself as Cheng Qiu Yi's Mother, Liu Shuhan was surprised at how well she maintained her appearance. However, upon hearing Shen Wenqin say she was only a few years older than herself, and seeing Cheng Qiu Yi's attitude towards Shen Wenqin, Liu Shuhan sensed there was some hidden truth she was unaware of.
"Madam Cheng, did you need something from me?" The Cheng Family was quite complex, and since Liu Shuhan sided with Cheng Qiu Yi, who disliked Shen Wenqin, Liu Shuhan had also become somewhat distant towards her.
Shen Wenqin felt awkward seeing Liu Shuhan again after losing face in front of her due to Cheng Qiu Yi. She fidgeted with her hands and forced a smile, saying, "Miss Liu, I'm sorry to disturb you while you're working. Do you have some time now? I would like to invite you for a cup of coffee."
"I'm really sorry, Madam Cheng. You see, I'm just about to deliver a courier. Clients don't wait. How about we chat another day?" Liu Shuhan pointed to the bags piled high on the back seat of her electric vehicle.
Unexpectedly, the manager, who usually stayed in the office and was reluctant to move around, came out with a smile on his face. He personally moved Liu Shuhan's electric vehicle aside and patted her shoulder appreciatively, saying, "Shu Han, you've been working hard. Today I'm giving you a day off to accompany Madam Cheng for a chat. It's settled." Fearing that Liu Shuhan might refuse, he leaned in closer and whispered in her ear, "Work hard, and when you come back tomorrow, I'll give you a raise."
Hearing the word "raise" made Liu Shuhan perk up immediately. "Manager, is that really what you said?"
"Yes, it is. Now go on," the manager urged as he pushed Liu Shuhan towards Shen Wenqin and respectfully said to her, "Madam Cheng, I leave the business matters in your capable hands to speak well of us to Chairman Cheng."
...
Cheng Qiu Yi thought long and hard before deciding to ask Cheng Tianhong for clarification. The Cheng Family was on the brink of collapse while Ye Jing lurked nearby. Cheng Tianhong's own downfall would not be enough; he had also dragged Cheng Qiu Yi into this mess. It seemed unlikely that either side would agree to let her stay uninvolved.
The internal situation of the Cheng Family was nearly ruined while maintaining an outward facade. Cheng Tianhong's office was grand and imposing, faintly reflecting the former glory of the Cheng Family.
Cheng Tianhong looked much older since the last time Cheng Qiuyi saw him. He seemed to be in poor health, clutching a handkerchief in his hand and coughing into it from time to time. His complexion was pale, and he exuded an air of lifelessness.
"You've come," Cheng Tianhong said with a light cough, gesturing for Cheng Qiuyi to sit on the sofa in the center of the office.
Cheng Qiuyi was not here to catch up with him. She stood firmly in front of his desk and said, "Cheng Tianhong, I want the financial report for Cheng Family for this year. Don't try to fool me with your public accounts."
"Qiu Yi, I knew you wouldn't just stand by and watch the Cheng Family's foundation crumble," Cheng Tianhong said with a smile, accompanied by a cough. He added with a hint of appreciation, "You've always been cold-natured since you were little, but your heart is good, just like your mother."
Cheng Qiuyi sneered, "Cheng Tianhong, did you ever think about my mother when you and Ye Jing were secretly making deals behind my back?"
Cheng Tianhong's expression changed dramatically. He covered his mouth with the handkerchief and coughed violently for a while before tremblingly opening the safe hidden in his desk and pulling out a thick ledger.
As Cheng Qiuyi flipped through the ledger, her expression grew darker with each page. It was no wonder that Cheng Tianhong had turned to seek help from Ye Jing, a younger generation; the Cheng Family had nearly depleted its assets over the past year and owed huge sums to several banks. No matter how much he tried to patch things up, it was impossible to cover these debts. Cheng Tianhong was merely struggling in his final moments.
She threw the ledger back onto the desk and said, "Cheng Tianhong, the Cheng Family is already beyond saving. I advise you to sell this company as soon as possible; at least you'll have some money left to live comfortably."
"Impossible!" Cheng Tianhong slammed his hand on the table and declared, "The Cheng Family is the culmination of generations of effort; I will never let it go!"
"Qiu Yi, the only one who can save the Cheng Family now is Ye Jing. That girl has talent, and she has feelings for you. You grew up together... You wouldn't lose anything by being with her..."
Cheng Qiuyi picked up the ledger on the table and threw it at Cheng Tianhong's face. "Cheng Tianhong, you really know how to play your cards."
Cheng Tianhong did not dodge; he sighed deeply and said, "Qiu Yi, I don't have much time left."
"Lung Cancer, late stage, this is my retribution. But Boming is still young; he is just a child. The grudges between adults have nothing to do with him. You are his sister, and I only hope you can help him a little."
"Cheng Tianhong, you are truly shameless."
It is indeed retribution for Cheng Tianhong to have this illness, but this retribution has nothing to do with Cheng Qiuyi.
Cheng Qiuyi felt a sense of sorrow; she could only think that her mother was blind. Such a good woman ended up with a man like Cheng Tianhong—narrow-minded and short-sighted, only concerned about the so-called bloodline of the Cheng Family. The downfall of the Cheng Family is his retribution, and he deserves no sympathy.
Cheng Tianhong said that Cheng Qiuyi has a kind heart; he was only half right. Deep down, Cheng Qiuyi inherited Cheng Tianhong's selfishness and ruthlessness. Since Cheng Tianhong refuses to let go of the Cheng Family for Boming and Shen Wenqin, then Cheng Qiuyi will make him understand what it means to be ruined.
Just as Cheng Qiuyi left the Cheng Family, A-Zhi called, "Miss, Shen Wenqin went to see Miss Liu today."
"Got it."
These two really are like lingering ghosts.
...
The seating in the café was very private, with curtains separating each booth, ensuring no outsiders would disturb them. Liu Shuhan sat uncomfortably in a cozy booth, feeling as if she were being pricked by needles.
"Madam Cheng, what exactly do you want from me?" Liu Shuhan asked impatiently. She and Shen Wenqin had already been sitting in the café for an hour. She had finally managed to get a day off and wanted to spend time with Cheng Qiuyi; she had no time to waste drinking coffee with Shen Wenqin in such an unenthusiastic manner.
Shen Wenqin stopped stirring her coffee, resting her hands on her knees as she looked at Liu Shuhan with a troubled expression. "Miss Liu, you must help me with this."
In the midst of the fog, Liu Shuhan said, "Madam Cheng, I don't have much education, so please don't beat around the bush when you talk to me. I won't understand."
"Miss Liu, Qiu Yi's father has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer," Shen Wenqin replied.
Liu Shuhan was taken aback. "Is it that serious?"
Shen Wenqin choked up a bit as she spoke about the sadness, nodding and saying, "The Cheng family has always relied on her father alone. Boming is still young, and I am just a woman; I don't understand the affairs of the Cheng family. I only hope that Miss Liu can persuade Qiu Yi to come back and take over for her father. Otherwise, the Cheng family's legacy will be ruined, and I won't have the face to meet the ancestors of the Cheng family..."
"Miss Liu, please tell Qiu Yi that as long as she can help the Cheng family through this difficult time, Boming and I will not take a single thing from the Cheng family's business. After my husband passes away, everything will be inherited by her!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a sound of shattering glass suddenly came from the next room.
Liu Shuhan took a while to understand Shen Wenqin's words and was quite surprised.
Cheng Qiuyi's father being terminally ill was indeed a serious matter. Liu Shuhan had only known that Cheng Qiuyi's family was wealthy; she had no idea it was a family business accumulated over generations. It must be something beyond what an ordinary person like her could imagine. Now, seeing Shen Wenqin, the mistress of a prominent family, lowering herself to ask for her help clearly indicated that they were in real trouble. However...
"Madam Cheng, I think you are mistaken. I stand with Cheng Qiuyi on this matter. She has always been very prudent in her actions; if she is unwilling to help you, there must be her reasons. I support her decision, so please go back. As for Uncle Cheng's illness... I'm very sorry..."
Just as Liu Shuhan finished speaking, laughter came from behind the curtain. Liu Shuhan stiffened; that voice sounded increasingly like her own Qiu Yi.
The curtain between the two rooms was lifted, and Cheng Qiuyi stood up from her seat next door. Ignoring Shen Wenqin's presence, she leaned over and kissed Liu Shuhan on the cheek, exclaiming, "Not bad, not bad! This is my wife."
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