The atmosphere in the living room froze. Li Dongjue gently tugged on Sheng Hongfei’s wrist. Afraid that Sheng Hongfei would say something irreversible again, he shook his head to hint to her.
Sheng Hongfei looked displeased. She looked at Old Master Li with hatred in her eyes and gritted her teeth as she said, “Fine, we’ll pack up now!”
“We’ll hurry up and disappear from your sight so that you can enjoy peace in the villa!”
Nestled on the sofa, Li Nanchen wanted to continue sipping his tea. However, his phone screen lit up. The caller ID from the offshore company made his brows furrow and he had an ominous feeling. Li Dongjue and Sheng Hongfei both stood rooted to the ground. With curiosity and anticipation in their eyes, they stared at him as he picked up the call.
The manager of the offshore company tried his best to maintain a calm tone as he emphasized, “President Li, something has happened at the branch company.”
“This problem can’t be resolved by us. Do you think the headquarters can get some people to take charge of the situation?”
The manager had also seen the news about the Li Corporation from overseas. He did not dare to ask Li Nanchen to personally rush out of the country while he was ill, so he could only probe apprehensively.
Li Nanchen raised his eyes and glanced at Li Dongjue. In a low voice, he replied, “Wait for my news.”
After hanging up, Li Nanchen told Old Master Li about the situation outside the borders. All of a sudden, Li Dongjue spoke up and walked to the Old Master to recommend himself for the job, “Grandpa, since Brother Nanchen can’t leave, why don’t you let me handle it?”
“Offshore companies and overseas companies have always had dealings with each other. I also have some understanding of the situation of offshore companies.”
“If it’s not too difficult or troublesome, I should be able to manage it. After all, Li Nanchen is needed to guard the Li Corporation’s headquarters now…” Li Dongjue threw out the suggestion. The speculations in Li Nanchen’s mind instantly became reality.
His thin lips curled up and he subtly looked at the people from the second branch. “I was still wondering why Second Aunt would give in so easily and leave the country. I didn’t expect you guys to have designs on the offshore company?”
“In order to stay in China, you guys put in quite a bit of effort.”
Li Nanchen applauded lightly, but the indifference and coldness in his eyes were fixated on Li Dongjue.
Li Dongjue pretended to be innocent. He shook his head and shrugged as he said, “What are you talking about? Why don’t I understand anything?”
Playing dumb, he pointed at the number that was calling again from outside the borders and said, “Who can predict the situation with the offshort company beforehand?”
“I’m not as capable as you.”
The hostility between the two of them grew stronger. Old Master Li pondered for a moment before tapping his walking stick to interrupt their conversation.
Old Master Li glanced at Li Zhuo, who was sitting quietly on the sofa. He said, “Let the second branch handle the matters outside the borders.”
“Before the problem with the branch company is resolved, you guys don’t have to go back overseas anymore. Stay outside the borders to manage the affairs there…”
Sheng Hongfei’s eyes were filled with surprise. Although the offshore company is not as good as the Li Corporation’s main company, it is a good thing to be able to stay in China!
Li Dongjue raised his index finger and gently pushed up the frame of his glasses. He pretended to be sensible as he bowed to Old Master Li and said, “Don’t worry, Grandpa. We will definitely resolve the offshore company’s matter and not disappoint you.”
Old Master Li waved his hand and returned to the bedroom to rest tiredly.
Li Nanchen quietly looked at the second branch’s smug expression. Sheng Hongfei hugged Li Dongjue in her arms and gently patted his back as her lips curled up into a huge smile.
Li Nanchen’s vision was a little blurry. Thinking of his parents who had died early, he couldn’t help but feel frustrated. He grabbed his jacket that was on the sofa and walked out.
Wu Mei looked at his back and seemed to have guessed something. After hesitating for a while, she said to Feng Yue, “Don’t you have to carry out a personal protection mission?”
Feng Yue understood what she meant and happily left with Li Nanchen.
Wu Mei had gotten back the Snow Lotus Fruit that Lin Liguo had stolen. Afraid that something unexpected would happen if she delayed any further, she could only refine it into an ointment as soon as possible.
Night fell. Wu Mei looked at the thick ointment she had refined and finally relaxed. She raised her wristwatch to look at the time and realized that Li Nanchen had not returned. A faint worry appeared in her heart.
She took out her phone and checked Li Nanchen’s location. She realized that he was at the Elk Bar in the city center.
After settling this matter, Wu Mei drove to the Elk Bar to bring Li Nanchen back.
On the dance floor of the bar, the young men and women were wearing revealing clothes as they pressed against each other and twisted their bodies. The noisy music made Wu Mei frown. She wanted to drag a passing waiter over to ask him where Li Nanchen was, but her gaze landed on the familiar figure drinking at the bar counter.
K? Why is he here?