"How do you want to cooperate?" Li Chao looked sharply at Ye Ran.
"I can help you seize your biological father’s company and assets. What does Mr. Li think about this proposal?" Ye Ran smiled openly.
Li Chao seed uninterested: "I acknowledged him not because I’m after that bit of money."
"I understand Mr. Li’s point. Although our revenge targets are different, our purpose is the sa—to change the owner of the Li Family. I know Mr. Li is not keen on these things, but isn’t ensuring a better future on top of revenge preferable?"
"What’s your plan?"
Upon hearing his response after a long silence, Ye Ran smiled even more happily, taking out a docunt from the briefcase: "Your biological father has always underestimated you because of your education, right? You should give him this proposal tomorrow."
"I’ve heard about Miss Ye’s capabilities, but he knows . Won’t he be suspicious?"
"What does it matter? Your biological father feels guilty towards you now, which is the perfect ti for him to compensate you. As long as there’s an opportunity for you to rise, he won’t care who the actual author of the proposal is."
"Miss Ye seems to know him very well."
"Your half-brother and I have a deep hatred. I’ve learned everything about him just to make him pay one day." Ye Ran’s gaze was icy, "Mr. Li Chao, you won’t hesitate to cooperate with after knowing my true nature, will you?"
"Of course not. My biological father and I also have a deep hatred. The more he values everything now, the more I want to destroy all that he has." Li Chao’s gaze was fierce as well.
"Then, Mr. Li should act like a good son in front of your biological father. As far as I know, your rebellious half-brother Li Hui grew up under his maternal grandparents’ guidance and has always shown little respect for his biological father. If Mr. Li shows great respect and follows his words now, I believe unexpected results may happen."
"Don’t worry, I know what to do." Li Chao and Ye Ran exchanged a glance, confident in their plan.
anwhile, Han Jie was inviting her friends for a celebratory drink before the company listing.
"Congratulations." Li Hui raised his glass, "But do you really trust Ye Ran and her husband that much? Aren’t you afraid they’ll sche against you?"
Han Jie smirked disdainfully: "You don’t understand won’s matters. If I were Ye Ran, I’d never give up such an excellent husband and privileged life. Moreover, Huo Xian’s abilities are there to be used, he even invested money himself. If he truly sches, isn’t he worried about losing?"
"As long as you’re confident." Li Hui drank a glass of wine, then frowned as he looked around, "Why isn’t Shi’an here?"
Speaking of Xia Shian, Han Jie also furrowed her brows in worry: "I heard Shi’an was kidnapped recently, but rescued the sa day. I called her, and she said it’s nothing, not allowing us to visit."
"Kidnapped?" Upon hearing this, Li Hui sprang up, "When did this happen? Why didn’t anyone inform ?"
"Why are you making a fuss? It was just two worthless thugs, Shi’an is fine." Han Jie sighed, "Brother, it’s ti to let go, Shi’an has been married for over three years."
Li Hui lowered his gaze, then downed another glass of strong liquor, clearly having never moved on.
However, Xia Shian was not as fine as Han Jie thought. Ever since learning she might never have children again, her mood had been low, even anxious, often erupting in tantrums, sotis even her parents couldn’t bear it. Shen Zixing seed to be the most accommodating.
But everyone has tempers, especially when one’s power is handed over. He felt uneasy, especially spending most days at the hospital, often going to the gynecology departnt.
He frequently saw older pregnant won, and there were quite a number.
He overheard nurses discussing various reasons: so had children away and felt lonely, so lost children and wanted another, others had wayward firstborns prompting a do-over. The strangest was elderly couples having more children because their son and daughter-in-law chose not to.
Ultimately, he reached the conclusion that age wasn’t an obstacle to childbirth, nor was it fear; it depended on the reasons, so conceived accidentally and followed through.
Sotis Shen Zixing worried his parents would abandon him and Shi’an for having no children.
Shen Zixing hadn’t told his wife, but he was afraid, having been the Shen Family Crown Prince for over thirty years, he didn’t want to be mocked at this age, nor did he want to lose what he believed was his.
"Do you also despise ?" Xia Shian laughed coldly again, abruptly throwing the cup beside her, fortunately the carpeted floor muffled the sound, but water spilled onto Shen Zixing.
Shen Zixing took a deep breath, narrowly avoiding losing his temper, and said warmly, "Shi’an, you’re overthinking again. How could I despise you?"
"I can see it in your expression, you think I’m unworthy because I can’t have children? Then leave, go to my cousin who had your child, she’s always longing for you!" Xia Shian shouted angrily.
"I’ve already said I have no relationship with that cousin, it’s all her wishful thinking, and the child was an accident. I won’t acknowledge it." Shen Zixing explained once more with a lowered voice.
"You won’t acknowledge it, but your parents must. I can’t go back to that ho, it’s no longer a place for ."
"What my parents said was out of anger, they were provoked by your mom. Why don’t you listen?" Shen Zixing scratched his head, pacing in agitation.
"My mom provoked your mom? Didn’t my mom suffer too? Your family has more money, so your parents are more important, is that it?" Xia Shian persisted.
"Shi’an, enough." Shen Zixing finally couldn’t help but raised his voice.
"I know you’ve suffered but can’t you be reasonable? Haven’t I treated you well enough? After everything I’ve done, don’t you ever trust ?"
Xia Shian said nothing, just looked at Shen Zixing with tears streaming down.
Shen Zixing recalled the tis they loved each other, the vows at their wedding, and ultimately sighed and embraced her.
Xia Shian sobbed, clinging tightly to the back of his shirt.
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