Chapter 17 Family Matters
Beijing, Li Family.
Li Yingjie was dressed in white as he sat by the window, gazing out at the bustling streets of Beijing. His mind was filled with thoughts.
Yu Qing entered the room and addressed him, "Yingjie."
"Old Yu, please sit," Li Yingjie gestured towards a chair. "You don't have to call me chairman anymore. Just call me Yingjie. We have grown up together and consider each other as brothers."
Touched by this gesture, Yu Qing sat down and asked, "Should we announce Li Shu's identity along with yours tomorrow?"
Li Yingjie shook his head, "Old Yu, our bond is deep. I trust you completely. The situation in Beijing is complex. I am the old master's illegitimate son, and my brothers do not accept me. I need to focus on stabilizing my position before revealing Li Shu's true identity."
Understanding the gravity of the situation, Yu Qing suggested a plan, "I will publicly announce that you have no heirs. As for Li Shu, I will handle his background and introduce him as a distant relative of mine."
Li Yingjie agreed, "That sounds like the best course of action. In the future, I want you to be the executive CEO of Huamei."
"Thank you, Yingjie," Yu Qing expressed his gratitude.
The next day, Huamei Group made an official announcement regarding the change in leadership. Li Yingjie was now the chairman, with Yu Qing as the executive CEO. Details about Li Yingjie's background started to surface.
In Shen Qihao's office at Huacheng, he scrutinized the information about Li Yingjie. The revelation that Li Yingjie had no heirs surprised him.
Turning to Secretary He, Shen Qihao instructed, "Look into Li Shu's parents' background in detail. We need to confirm their whereabouts and activities."
The suspension of the Huamei Phase II project had caused a financial crisis, and Shen Qihao was feeling the pressure. If Li Shu was indeed Li Yingjie's son, he could shift the blame. However, if there was no connection, Shen Qihao would have to take responsibility for the financial setback.
Frustrated, Shen Qihao muttered, "I hope Li Shu is truly Li Yingjie's son. Otherwise, I won't let him off the hook for causing delays in the project."
Secretary He swiftly investigated Li Shu's background, meticulously arranged by Yu Qing to avoid any discrepancies.
The clues discovered by Secretary He were clear: Li Shu was a distant relative of Yu Qing, and it was Yu Qing who had arranged this job for Li Shu. Moreover, Yu Qing had already done enough by securing this job for Li Shu, there was no need to provide him with any additional benefits.
This information was relayed to Secretary He by a reliable source, and she accepted it without any doubt.
Upon hearing this news, Shen Qihao was so shocked that he was rendered speechless.
"Li Shu, you are quite something! You are just a nobody without any connections!"
Shen Qihao gestured, "Xiao He, inform the project team at Rongjiang Garden to proceed as planned. As for that school, demolish it! I am not concerned about the students, it is not my responsibility!"
The second phase of the project must continue, and the funds must be recovered.
The success of Huamei Company in Huacheng today hinges on one thing - being unreasonable. In Huacheng, Shen Qihao has ties and interests with every individual in the city, allowing Huamei to act without facing consequences.
As long as Shen Qihao decides to do something, no one can impede him.
Li Shu remains at his position. Lately, he has been in frequent contact with Yu Lan. On one hand, Li Shu wants to monitor the progress of the Phase II project, and on the other hand, he finds Yu Lan, this girl, appealing.
Despite Yu Lan claiming to be a mere volunteer teacher, Li Shu senses that this girl is not ordinary. Whether it is her way of speaking or her demeanor, she stands out from most women in society.
Today, Yu Lan invited Li Shu to dinner to express her gratitude for protecting the school.
Yu Lan selected a simple teahouse. Though not upscale, it exuded elegance and simplicity.
En route to the teahouse, Li Shu passed by a flower shop.
"It wouldn't be right to meet her empty-handed, I should buy her a flower."
Li Shu parked the car and entered the flower shop.
"Boss, I would like to purchase a flower."
"Coming!" A woman approached.
Upon looking up and seeing Li Shu, the woman froze.
"It's you? I am sorry, I cannot sell to you!"
Li Shu was taken aback, but he recognized the girl's face.
"Blue Dream?"
Li Shu remembered her. She used to be a lovely individual who had reported him to Yin Rong previously. Subsequently, Li Shu never saw her again. When he inquired with Yin Rong, Yin Rong mentioned she had resigned, yet encountering her now selling flowers was unexpected.
Lan Meng harbored animosity towards Li Shu.
"I cannot believe you still remember my name. I assisted you out of goodwill, why did you betray me?"
"Betray you?" Li Shu was perplexed.
"If you did not betray me, then why did Yin Rong want to dismiss me?"
Li Shu was stunned. He suddenly realized that Lan Meng did not resign voluntarily, but was terminated by Yin Rong. Recalling the events of that day, Li Shu finally comprehended.
"I apologize, Lan Meng. I was unaware... Do not worry, I will assist you in returning to Huamei."
However, Lan Meng simply sneered, "You? It is too late! You cannot even protect yourself."
"Cannot protect myself?" Li Shu was puzzled.
"Yin Rong's accounts are missing a significant amount of money. She cannot cover it up, so she intends to frame you for it. Since you are not vigilant, Yin Rong has a plan to handle it!"