Chapter 87: Strategy

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Chapter 544: Third Young Master Huo and His Wife Visit the Nangong Family, Asserting Sovereignty

In that awkward moment, Qin Ruan secretly glanced at the utensils on the dining table that she hadn't cleaned up after breakfast.

Her appetite had increased recently, and she had indeed eaten a lot.

She overslept today and couldn't control herself, ending up overeating.

Having her situation pointed out so directly by the Third Young Master made her feel extremely embarrassed. She wished there was a hole she could crawl into right now.

Sensing her embarrassment, Hou Yunjiao gently rubbed Qin Ruan's hair.

Softly, he said, "Since you're full, come with me to burn off some calories."

Qin Ruan looked up and asked, "Where are we going?"

"To the Nangong family."

Hou Yunjiao adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose and wrapped his arm around Qin Ruan's waist as they left the dining room.

The social death scene that had just occurred for Qin Ruan dissipated in a few words from him.

...

The Nangong family.

Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang were currently like crippled grasshoppers, unable to jump at all.

Late last night, while the Nangong family was under martial law, Hou Junxin led numerous secret guards from the Hou family to surround them.

They cut off all communication signals between the Nangong family and the outside world, rendering their pleas to heaven unanswered and their pleas to earth in vain.

Upon learning that the Hou family had taken the initiative to attack with great momentum, Nangong Yunlong panicked.

After finding out that Hou Junxin had personally arrived, he requested to meet with him.

The Hou family's secret guards completely ignored his request.

Upon hearing the news, Hou Junxin simply said two words: "Not interested."

The destruction of the Nangong family this time was personally ordered by the Third Young Master and approved by the Patriarch.

They had nothing to say to the people of the Nangong family.

Whether the members of the Nangong family lived or died was entirely at the whim of Hou Yunjiao.

Nangong Chang had not slept all night, his face pale and dark circles forming under his eyes.

His voice was hoarse as he said, "Dad, why is this happening? We haven't done anything. Why would the Hou family come after us now?"

He couldn't understand. The Witch Clan hadn't made a move yet, and the Nangong family had just finalized their initial plans. Why would the Hou family target them at this moment?

Nangong Yunlong, standing in his son's bedroom, glanced down at the courtyard where the guards from the Hou family replaced their own. A resolute light shone in his sinister eyes.

His voice turned cold as he said, "It must be a leak of information. There's a traitor in the Nangong family."

The traitor they dealt with last night was probably a decoy, and the real traitor had not been discovered by them.

Other than that, he couldn't think of any other reason.

Nangong Chang frowned. "Even if there's a leak of information, the Hou family shouldn't have attacked the Nangong family at this time. After all, we haven't done anything yet. The Hou family has always won people over with virtue and never initiated internal conflicts."

Nangong Yunlong turned around, gripping his hands tightly, his nails deeply embedded in his flesh.

He looked at Nangong Chang lying on the bed in despair. "The collaboration between us and the Witch Clan's witch priestess last night was leaked.

The news about Hou Yunjiao's lifespan being less than ten years came from the Nangong family. That's a fact.

The Hou family probably knows some other things as well. Otherwise, that old man from the Hou family would never stand by and watch the Nangong family be destroyed.

"The Hou family has always valued their reputation, and this time, it was the Nangong family that gave them an opportunity. We were careless this time."

Xiao Wenrou rushed back to the Xiao family overnight, and this incident was also suspicious. It seems that she received advance notice. As for Xiao Yujie's injury, it's most likely fake.

"Ah Chang, the Xiao family cannot be trusted, and the Witch Clan is unreliable now. Whether the Nangong family can survive this disaster depends on the Su family."

"The Su family?"

Nangong Chang licked his dry lips due to his anxiousness. "What can the Su family do?"

It wasn't that he looked down on the Su family.

For the past few years, control of the Su family had been in the hands of Su Jingshu. This woman was ruthless, intelligent, and had no moral boundaries to achieve her goals.

However, despite her seemingly promiscuous personality, deep down she was someone who went with the flow and never thought about pushing the Su family further up the ladder.

In recent years, the gap between the Su family and the Nangong family had been growing wider.

How could they possibly save the Nangong family from the impending disaster they were facing?

Nangong Yunlong walked to the edge of the bed, his dark eyes fixed on Nangong Chang.

"Ah Chang, Su Jingshu likes you, really likes you. As long as you're alive, there's hope for the Nangong family!

For you, Su Jingshu would go against the Hou family regardless of the consequences. If the Hou family destroys our Nangong family, they won't lay a hand on the Su family."

"Dad, what do you mean?" Nangong Chang couldn't believe it.

Did his father just give up like that?

If that were the case, then all the meticulous calculations the Nangong family had made over the years would be in vain.

Nangong Yunlong gripped Nangong Chang's shoulder, ignoring the injuries on his son's arms as he exerted force.

"Son, this time we've touched the Hou family's sore spot. The news about Hou Yunjiao's lifespan being less than ten years has spread, and it will deal a significant blow to the Hou family.

The Nangong family can't escape this calamity. You are my most outstanding son, and your abilities are no less than Hou Yunjiao! Go find Su Jingshu. That woman can protect you, and only she can ensure your safety."

"But..." Nangong Chang tried to object.

Nangong Yunlong coldly intercepted his son's words. "No 'buts.' Ah Chang, you are the last hope of the Nangong family!"

Nangong Chang met his father's bloodshot eyes, filled with rage like a wild lion. He slowly lowered his gaze.

"Our house is surrounded by the Hou 2afamily's guards, and we can't contact the outside world. How can we go to the Su family?"

Nangong Yunlong's tone turned icy. "You will be sent away eventually."

"There must be a way..."

Both father and son's emotions became unsettled and jittery.

This was a phenomenon of losing control over their emotions when faced with desperation.

...

Downstairs.

Several luxury cars slowly pulled into the Nangong residence.

Hou Junxin stood at the entrance, his gaze composed and calm, exuding a dignified and authoritative aura.

The cars came to a halt beside him, and Hou Chuan and Lin Hao stepped out of the vehicles.

One on the left and one on the right, they approached the rear car in the center, opening the doors.

Hou Chuan: "Third Young Master, we have arrived."

Hou Yunjiao and Qin Ruan also alighted from the car at the same time.

Hou Junxin noticed Qin Ruan's presence and walked towards Hou Yunjiao. "Third Brother, why did you bring younger sister along?"

Qin Ruan's belly had grown larger day by day, and seeing unpleasant scenes at the Nangong residence at this time might be too much for her.

"Big Brother, don't worry, Ruan Ruan won't stay long."

Hou Yunjiao's tone was indifferent.

Ever since they entered the Nangong residence, his expression had been unpleasant.

Qin Ruan walked over, her gaze falling on Huo Junxin's handsome and stern face, which rarely showed a smile.

She called out, "Big Brother."

Hou Junxin nodded slightly at Qin Ruan and led the two of them into the house.

He whispered to Hou Yunjiao, "Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang are on the second floor. There hasn't been much activity from them since last night. I don't know if they have accepted their fate. Be careful when you go in later."

"Understood."

As they climbed the stairs, Hou Yunjiao said to Hou Junxin, who was preparing to follow them, "Big Brother, Ruan Ruan and I will go up. We'll be back soon."

Huo Junxin replied, "Take good care of younger sister and don't let her get hurt."

The Nangong family was already in dire straits. Who knew what Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang would do at this point? It might be a desperate situation.

"Alright."

Hou Yunjiao held Qin Ruan's hand and went upstairs. 

Chapter 543: Third Young Master's Concern for Qin Ruan is More Than Expected

Hou Yunjiao watched Hou Chuan's departing figure, a streak of light flashing through his deep eyes.

He sat upright with an elegant and refined demeanor.

His fair and slender hands twirled a pen.

Lin Hao stood in the study, sensing the gradually increasing pressure in the room.

This aura emanated from the man sitting at the desk.

Time slowly passed.

The oppressive feeling emanating from the man grew stronger and stronger.

Just as Lin Hao was about to succumb to the immense pressure, Hou Chuan returned once again.

He walked into the study and stood in front of Huo Yunjiao, respectfully bowing his head. "Third Young Master, Second Young Master said he will personally explain things to the Lu family. He asks you to spend more time with the Madam."

Hou Yunjiao smiled, seemingly touched by his second brother's thoughtful behavior, and genuinely chuckled.

Glancing at the time, he suddenly stood up.

Hou Yunjiao tidied his shirt, bypassed the desk, and walked towards the study's exit.

"The Madam should have finished her meal by now. Let's go downstairs and take a look."

Lin Hao and Hou Chuan hurriedly followed suit.

As they walked out of the study, Hou Yunjiao instructed them, "When we arrive at the Nangong residence, both of you should protect the Madam and prevent her from seeing anything she shouldn't."

"Yes, Third Young Master."

Both men replied in unison.

What were the things she shouldn't see?

After so many years of provocations from the Nangong family, today was finally the opportunity for the Hou family to settle the score. With the methods employed by the Hou family's secret guards, there would certainly be bloodshed.

Now that the Madam was pregnant, there were certain scenes she shouldn't witness.

Downstairs.

Qin Ruan had finished eating and was slumped in a chair, absentmindedly caressing her belly.

She hadn't been paying much attention to her appearance lately and just focused on feeling comfortable.

Her belly had become rounder and rounder after four months.

All the food she ate every day seemed to accumulate in her belly.

Qin Mei and Qiao Xi entered the dining room and saw Qin Ruan gazing tenderly at her belly.

"Ruan Ruan, when will the two little ones inside your belly come out?" Qin Mei asked.

Qin Ruan raised an eyebrow and glared at him. "Come out? Why don't you try coming out?"

Seeing his sister unhappy, Qin Mei quickly corrected himself, "Be born! Be born!"

He sat across from Qin Ruan and placed the snowball in his arms on a nearby chair.

His eyes were fixed on Qin Ruan's gradually expanding belly, day after day.

"How much longer until they're born? I feel like time is passing so slowly," he said.

Qin Ruan narrowed her eyes and smiled, "I'm not in a hurry, why are you?"

"I'm definitely in a hurry! I'm waiting to name them," Qin Mei replied.

Qiao Xi couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Hey, naming them is my cousin's job. What are you trying to butt in for?"

The child in his sister-in-law's belly was a legitimate descendant of the Hou family.

They were also the fourth generation of the Hou family, which was of great significance.

On the maternal side, they would surely want to give names to the children in his sister-in-law's belly.

Qiao Xi even secretly speculated that perhaps their great grandfather had already come up with names

Qin Mei widened her eyes and stared at Josh, saying, "I am the child's uncle. Why can't I join in on the fun?"

Qiao Xi had a troubled expression on his face, surprised by his audacity.

Having grown up abroad, he knew from his mother that the Hou family valued their legitimate descendants.

Otherwise, the current heir of the Hou family wouldn't be his third cousin, but his eldest cousin.

Qiao Xi looked at Qin Mei and spoke seriously, "You also know that I'm the uncle. My cousin is the father of the children, and my maternal grandfather is their great-grandfather. And my eldest uncle, he's their paternal grandfather. With so many elders still alive, why would it be your turn to name the children?"

"Well..." Qin Mei was rendered speechless by the argument.

Suddenly, he had a bright idea and proudly declared, "I'll choose their nicknames! There should be a place for me in their nicknames!"

Qiao Xi's train of thought suddenly aligned with Qin Mei's.

He blinked his eyes and said, "I'm the children's cousin, so doesn't that mean I also have a chance to name them?"

"You?" Qin Mei sneered. "You're also aware that you're a cousin. With the word 'cousin' in between, there's a huge gap between us. How can you be closer to them than their uncle?"

"Just because you're the uncle, why do you have the right to give them nicknames while I can't?!" Qiao Xi refused to back down.

The two of them argued over the issue of giving the children nicknames.

Qin Ruan's head was throbbing from their quarrel.

She stood up, intending to leave, when she saw Third Young Master and his entourage approaching.

"What are you arguing about?"

His deep and majestic voice resonated in the dining room.

The quarrel between Qin Mei and Qiao Xi almost instantly quieted down.

Huo Yunjiao walked closer to the dining room, noticing Qin Ruan's furrowed brow.

His cold gaze swept over Qin Mei and Qiao Xi.

"Do you have nothing better to do?"

Hou Yunjiao cold gaze sent a chill down Qin Mei and Qiao Xi's spines.

They felt a mysterious and unfathomable pressure emanating from Hou Yunjiao.

Qiao Xi met his cousin's icy stare, and a chill ran through his body.

He quickly shook his head and spoke anxiously, "I still have to go to the shooting range for training. Cousin, I'll go first!"

Qiao Xi ran off like a rabbit, disappearing from the dining room in the blink of an eye.

Qin Mei also sensed the peculiar aura surrounding his brother-in-law.

He was still the same person, but the gentle facade was gone.

He looked up at Hou Yunjiao and felt a strange and dangerous atmosphere emanating from him.

His survival instinct made his mind sharp.

Qin Mei looked left and right, suddenly puzzled as he asked, "Where's Snowball? How did it disappear in such a short time?"

He ignored the white cat squatting on a nearby chair and walked calmly out of the dining room.

"Snowball? Where did Snowball go?"

Snowball's emerald green eyes stared directly at its human as he walked towards the exit of the dining room.

It opened its mouth and meowed, "Meow?"

Despite Snowball's clear meowing, Qin Mei acted as if he hadn't heard it.

He continued walking towards the exit, even picking up his pace.

Muttering to himself, he said, "This guy never makes things easy. Can't see a trace of him in no time."

Snowball grew anxious, meowing louder, "Meow meow—"

It wondered if its owner had gone blind.

In its haste, Snowball jumped off the ground and followed its human.

Hou Chuan and Lin Hao watched helplessly as Qin Mei pretended to be clueless and left.

Their lips twitched slightly.

Did this guy think everyone present was a fool?

Qin Ruan stood in front of the dining table and couldn't help but laugh. "Third Young Master, there's no need to scare them."

Hou Yunjiao's deep and icy eyes gradually softened.

He walked towards Qin Ruan and said, "You spoil them too much on normal days. These two are also clueless. They can't see that you're feeling unwell and keep bothering you."

Qin Ruan felt surprised deep down, not understanding how the Third Young Master could tell she was feeling unwell.

She retorted, "I'm fine. There's nothing wrong with me."

"Liar!" Hou Yunjiao stood in front of Qin Ruan and pointed his index finger at her forehead.

"Your complexion doesn't look good, and your eyebrows are still furrowed."

He reached out and smoothed Qin Ruan's slightly furrowed brows, then leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Did you eat too much? Is your stomach upset?"

As soon as those words were spoken, Qin Ruan's ears turned red instantly, and a slight blush appeared on her cheeks.

This man was too terrifying.

His observation was so meticulous that he could pinpoint her embarrassment with just a few words. 

Chapter 20: Investigating the Cause of the Fire

At this moment, Zhang Mama brought a plate of fruit over. "Miss Yusha, you've been busy all morning. Have some fruit to refresh yourself?"

Before Li Yusha could thank her, Zhang Mama whispered, "Miss Yusha, can I have a word with you?"

Li Yusha glanced at her, understanding naturally what she meant. Seeing another servant working nearby, she stood up and said, "Zhang Mama, take the fruit to the garden. I'll eat there."

"Okay."

Carrying the fruit, Zhang Mama followed Li Yusha to a corner of the garden, where there was no one around. She couldn't help but feel sorry for her. "Miss Yusha, you've suffered! In the past, you never needed to please the master and madam like this."

Li Yusha lowered her curled eyelashes, her underlying disappointment concealed but her despondent aura still palpable.

She didn't want to do this either, but in this family, Ouyan's status would only become more prominent, while hers would diminish...

She still had a chance to catch up now...

"Miss Yusha, these are all imported fruits. I've cut some of each for you. Please eat. You didn't eat much this morning..."

Zhang Mama was very concerned. "Oh, by the way, I called you here to tell you that while the Li family hasn't announced the identity of the Sixth Miss to the outside world yet, your engagement to Young Master Si still holds weight..."

Li Yusha's eyes lit up instantly.

Yes, Si Yechen, she still had Si Yechen...

What did the identity of the Li family's heiress matter? As long as she married Si Yechen, she could step on the world!

"Miss Yusha grew up with Young Master Si since childhood. Although they've met very few times, it's still more than the Sixth Miss has ever seen of him!"

"Zhang Mama, what are you suggesting?" Li Yusha guessed somewhat, but she dared not say it. She couldn't say it.

"I know a few people in the Si family. They work in the master's villa. I heard that the old master has been fasting and refusing medication these days, almost dying in the hospital, just to force Young Master Si to show up!"

"What did you say?" Li Yusha covered her mouth, clearly startled.

"But fortunately, the rescue was timely, and he survived! Now he's hoping that you and Young Master Si will visit him together. Doesn't Miss Yusha have Young Master Si's contact information? Why not take the initiative to invite him?"

"But..."

"Young Master Si manages such a large conglomerate, he must be very busy. But no matter how busy he is, he's still a normal young man! When he sees such a beautiful girl like you take the initiative to invite him, he'll be moved."

"Even if Young Master Si is a bit slow in matters of the heart and currently has no plans to marry, there's no rush. Miss Yusha can interact more, build more rapport. As long as you and Young Master Si have a deep connection, what problem would the Sixth Miss pose then?!"

"The old master has always wanted to arrange this marriage. As long as you gain the old master's approval... do you still worry about not becoming his daughter-in-law?"

Li Yusha's desire to become a phoenix was thoroughly ignited by her words, but her rationality suppressed her.

"Zhang Mama, the engagement between the Li family and the Si family belongs to Sister in the end... I'm just a foster daughter."

"But what if Young Master Si likes you?" Zhang Mama said firmly. "The master only hopes for Young Master Si's happiness, to hold his chubby great-grandchild soon. It doesn't matter who the daughter-in-law is to him, as long as Young Master Si likes her and wants to marry her!"

Li Yusha was somewhat swayed by her words.

"Now, while the Si family doesn't know about the Sixth Miss yet, Miss Yusha, take action. This is your best opportunity!"

Zhang Mama had watched her grow up over the years and didn't want to see her down and out.

As long as she climbed onto Young Master Si's tree, she could stride confidently not just in Beijing but across the nation!

"The Sixth Miss has a noble status and won't have trouble marrying into a good family in the future, but you're different!"

"You have no biological parents, no prominent backing. You're just the Li family's foster daughter, and who knows if the Li family will still recognize you in the future!"

"You know about high society. The identity of a foster daughter, wanting to marry someone with top conditions, is too difficult!"

"If you don't marry Young Master Si, you'll be oppressed by the Sixth Miss for the rest of your life!"

Under Zhang Mama's persuasion, Li Yusha took out her phone and finally found Si Yechen's WeChat. Opening it, she saw the messages she had sent before.

【Yechen , are you there?】

【I heard Grandpa is sick and in the hospital. Let's go visit him together?】

【When are you free today? Can you come pick me up?】

【If not, I'll have the driver take me. Don't bother yourself.】

【I'm really worried about Grandpa!】

Upstairs.

Ou Yan came to the large balcony and admired the garden scenery before her.

As she watched, she inadvertently noticed two figures in the distance seeming to be discussing something...

She couldn't hear their conversation from this distance, but it was clear that the two people were Li Yusha and Zhang Mama. Li Yusha sat on a white wicker chair, while Zhang Mama stood beside her, seemingly persuading her about something...

Ou Yan shrugged indifferently, glanced at the scenery for a while, then went back inside, leaving only two people in the garden, anxiously staring at their phones.

Unlike before, Li Yusha's phone screen lit up quickly.

Li Yusha's heart almost leaped out. When she looked closely, it was indeed a message from Si Yechen!

Si Yechen replied to her message!

But it was just two cold words: 【No need.】

Li Yusha's heart felt like it had been doused with cold water, instantly chilling.

Under Zhang Mama's instigation, Li Yusha sent several more messages, indicating that she was truly worried about Grandpa. Grandpa was sick, and surely he would want someone to visit him. She was just representing the Li family, showing concern for the old man.

By the end of lunch, Li Yusha still hadn't received a reply from Si Yechen.

She knew that Si Yechen at the other end probably wouldn't reply anymore.

Meanwhile, Ou Yan sat on the sofa, holding her phone, and issued instructions.

【Help me check the cause of the fire at the Sanjiang Hospital on September 10th eighteen years ago.】

Da Bai: 【Boss??? Are you kidding me? Sanjiang Hospital???】

That place was built at the intersection of three cities, with a large and complex population. Coupled with the changes of the times, that place didn't exist anymore.

Da Bai: 【Boss, why are you looking into this? Does it have something to do with your origins?】

Ou Yan: 【Yes.】

Ou Yan always felt that the big fire was somewhat suspicious. How could a hospital suddenly catch fire?

According to her mother, it was a rainy night. If someone accidentally ignited something, the fire wouldn't have spread so quickly.

Chapter 19: Taking the Company to Play

"In the past, I used to think that way, but now it's not peaceful overseas," Li Yusha said with a smile. "Peking University is not far from our home. If I finish school early every day, I can still come home and spend time with you."

As she said this, she deliberately hooked her arm around Li Yuanfu's, smiling sweetly.

"You've never needed us to worry about your studies since you were young," Li Yuanfu said kindly.

"What about Sister?" Li Yusha hugged Li Yuanfu's arm and looked at the person opposite with a sweet smile. "Sister's grades must be very good, right? I forgot to ask where Sister used to go to school? Was it Eric International High School? Or No. 1 Middle School?"

"Aren't you feeling hot?" Ou Yan elegantly wiped her lips with a napkin and suddenly asked.

Li Yusha had almost half of her body leaning on Li Yuanfu, which wouldn't have been a problem in the past, but now it seemed a bit inappropriate in front of others.

Li Yuanfu discreetly withdrew his arm and smiled, "It is indeed a bit hot. Old Gao, please lower the air conditioning."

"Yes."

Li Yusha felt a bit embarrassed, but quickly pretended as if nothing had happened and smiled, saying, "Sister, you haven't answered my question just now. How were your grades before?"

"They were okay."

"How many points do you expect to get in the college entrance examination this time?"

Ou Yan, eating the delicate pastries on the plate, shrugged indifferently. "Hard to say."

"Yanyan, do you have any universities you like? Dad can make arrangements..." 

"I'm not interested in school stuff," Ou Yan said frankly.

Li Yusha was taken aback. Did that mean she was a bad student? She had just said it so nicely, what's this about not being interested? It just meant her grades weren't good, and she was too embarrassed to say it out loud, right?

"Hahaha, Dad didn't like going to school back then either. He was caught skipping class by Grandpa once..." Li Yuanfu reminisced about the past and suddenly remembered that his precious daughter had mentioned her hobby was making money!

He had a sudden idea. "So, Yanyan, what do you want to do in the future? Do you have any interests in certain industries? If you want to be a star, Dad will make you famous!"

There were many little girls nowadays who wanted to be internet celebrities or idols, right? If his daughter had that dream, he would definitely support her all the way!

Ou Yan: ???

Li Yusha: !!!

"I don't want to be a star," Ou Yan said frankly.

"What do you want to do then? Do you have any interests in certain industries? Like?"

"Fashion design."

"Fashion design? Great!" Li Yuanfu was happy. "In that case, since it's summer vacation now, Dad happens to have a small clothing company under his name. It's very small in scale and close to home. I'll let you take it and play with it."

Ou Yan:...

"If you find being a boss more fun than going to school, then we won't bother with university! The Li family has so many industries, we don't lack diplomas, right?"

Ou Yan hadn't expected her father to be so open-minded. As for the hand that Li Yusha had secretly formed into a fist under the table, she was well aware of it.

Dad actually wanted to give Ou Yan a company to play with?

Although the fashion industry within the Li family was developing slowly, it had only started half a year ago.

But it was still a company!

Was Ou Yan going to inherit the family business right after returning home for one day?

"If you don't want to be self-reliant, Mom and Dad can transfer money to you every day..."

"..." Ou Yan's lips twitched. Was this even a thing?

The servants around were all envious. The gap between people was huge!

The disparity between people was simply too great!

Li Yusha's nails dug deep into her palm, feeling quite resentful inside.

"Today's transfer hasn't been done yet!" Song Qiaoying said, taking out her phone. "I'll transfer fifty million first, okay? Darling daughter, what's your bank account number?"

"No need." She had some money, enough for now.

"I'll also transfer fifty million over. Let me know when you've made up your mind, no rush."

The servants around were even more envious. Getting a millions transferred from their biological parents every day, why bother starting a company? Making money?

"Darling daughter, give me your bank account. Otherwise, I'll transfer to your Alipay!" 

"Is your Alipay linked to your phone number? I'll transfer now..."

"Fifty million might be too little, how about eighty million? Eight is a lucky number!"

"Yeah, yeah, lucky!"

Ou Yan reluctantly relented, "Give me the address."

"Huh?" Both Li Yuanfu and Song Qiaoying were stunned, suddenly understanding their daughter's meaning. Was she choosing to take over the company?

"That's great, I'll send you the address via WeChat..." Song Qiaoying was very happy. After sending a location, she smiled and said, "It's just a very small company. Even if it loses money and closes down, it's normal. Don't put too much pressure on yourself..."

Ou Yan:...

"Dad has many companies, feel free to play with them!"

Ou Yan:...

Li Yusha was seething with jealousy, calculating in her mind.

Maintaining her smile, she said, "Sister, the clothes, shoes, and bags that Mom and Dad gave you yesterday don't seem suitable for work. I have some free time today, so I'll take you to the biggest shopping center in the city. I heard you moved to the capital with your foster parents half a year ago. You haven't been to the biggest shopping center in the city before, have you?"

"That's right, Yanyan just arrived, and we haven't taken her shopping yet... Go prepare the car!" 

As soon as Song Qiaoying finished speaking, Ouyan said, "No need."

She wanted to be alone for a while. There were still many things she hadn't dealt with.

"Yanyan, Dad will pick some attractions for you to visit. Which ones do you want to go to?"

"How about Mom taking you to the spa?"

"Sister, I can also accompany you for afternoon tea."

"Another day." Ou Yan stood up. "I still have some things to organize upstairs. Take your time."

Seeing her turn and leave, Song Qiaoying hurriedly said, "Do you want Mom to help you tidy up?"

"Should we ask Auntie Lan to help you?" Li Yuanfu looked at her back with concern. "Did you not rest well yesterday?"

"It's not that, no need, it's some personal matters."

Ou Yan patiently answered all their questions before returning to her room.

Just as she sat down by the bed, her phone vibrated. It was a call from Nan Qiao.

"Yanyan, there will be six Yexincao at the auction at 3 o'clock in the afternoon! I've prepared the money in my wallet for you!"

Ou Yan smirked. "Quite generous?"

"Of course! As long as you, Ou Yan, need it, forget about this little money, even if it's risking my life, I'll do it!"

"Heh." Ou Yan heard the last sentence and sneered a bit. "Scared of dying, huh?"

"I'm just cherishing my life! Okay, enough chit-chat. I'll pick you up at 2 o'clock."

"Fine."

Ou Yan wasn't polite with her either. After ending the call, she sent the location.

Downstairs.

Since breakfast, Li Yusha had been trying to please Li Yuanfu and Song Qiaoying in every possible way, with massages and sweet words, making them laugh heartily.

By noon, Li Yuanfu and Song Qiaoying went to the kitchen to be busy, and Li Yusha finally breathed a sigh of relief.