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"Three million! Sun Atao's insurance policy has been signed!" Hu Manli pushed open the door to the office of the director of Taiying International's home office.

His face beamed with the joy of victory, and the contract document in his hand traced an arc in the air.

Su Ning looked up from the document, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Well done! Sister Manli, especially that trust structure design, it perfectly resolved Aunt Sun's concerns about her son-in-law."

"That's right! I'm a highly experienced, top-performing salesperson."

"So you are the soul of our team."

"Hmph! Stop flattering me. Now that you're the director, we need to change the commission ratio for the three of us."

"How to say?"

"You, me, and Xiaozhou will divide it in a 6:2:2 ratio."

"Let's stick with 5:2.5:2.5."

Xue Xiaozhou jogged in, beads of sweat still on his forehead: "I just saw Aunt Sun off in a taxi. The old lady was overjoyed and said she could finally get a good night's sleep."

Just then, Li Qingqing walked gracefully into the office in her high heels, her gaze sweeping over the three of them: "Director Su, I heard you've landed another three million-dollar deal?"

“Yes, Mr. Li.” Su Ning stood up and handed over a report. “This is Ms. Sun Atao’s family trust, which mainly protects her daughter’s future life, and also includes gambling restrictions on her son-in-law.”

Li Qingqing quickly glanced through the report and nodded slightly: "Not bad! A very creative plan."

She closed the file and changed the subject, "How's the deal with Li Fendou going?"

The atmosphere in the office froze instantly.

Hu Manli and Xue Xiaozhou both looked at Su Ning simultaneously.

“It’s progressing.” Su Ning’s voice was calm as still water. “Li Fendou’s situation is somewhat complicated, and we need more time to build trust.”

Li Qingqing smiled meaningfully: "Su Ning, your team needs to work harder!"

"President Qingqing, didn't you already arrange for Tang Ling to follow up as well?" Su Ning met her gaze. "Whichever team succeeds, it will be a victory for Taiying International."

"Well said." Li Qingqing patted Su Ning on the shoulder. "But I still hope you can bring me good news."

After saying that, she turned and left the conference room.

Xue Xiaozhou let out a long sigh and slumped into a chair: "Every time this woman appears, she sends chills down my spine."

Hu Manli, however, pointed out incisively, "It's too realistic."

"Don't make wild guesses." Su Ning interrupted him, turning to the computer screen. "We need to think about how to impress Li Fendou next."

"clear."

Then, thinking that Sun Atao would die of heart disease, he instructed Hu Manli, "By the way! Manli, I noticed that Sun Atao's complexion is not good. Based on my medical knowledge, I judge that it may be heart disease."

"Ah? Boss, you also know medicine?" Hu Manli had unconsciously changed her form of address.

"Haha, I know a little bit about it."

"Okay! I'll take her to the hospital for a check-up this afternoon."

Xue Xiaozhou, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ask a crucial question, "Suning, what about the fees?"

“We made a lot of commission this time! The examination fees and subsequent treatments shouldn’t be much; they’ll be covered by me. Consider it a rebate we give to our clients.”

"Rebates are against the rules," Xue Xiaozhou whispered a reminder.

"Haha, Gan Du! We're not giving money directly, we're just taking Sun Atao to the hospital for a check-up. It's best if she's okay! If she is, we'll treat her illness."

"This……"

"Besides, Sun Atao has already used her savings to buy a trust. If she really gets sick, how will she get medical treatment?"

At this moment, Hu Manli thoughtfully requested, "Boss, what you said makes sense! But the cost of treating Sun Atao's illness should be shared by the three of us."

“Su Ning, Sister Manli is right.” Of course, Xue Xiaozhou also agreed with this idea.

"Okay! Sister Manli, you go and take a look first, just say it's a benefit our company is offering her."

"it is good."

……

Now, all Suning can do is advise Li Yu to be understanding of Li Fendou and to have a good talk with him.

Unfortunately, Li Yu had no desire to see Li Fendou, and in fact, he seemed particularly agitated.

Suning tried his best to comfort Li Yuke, and Li Yuke finally felt a little relieved. Then she agreed to have a good talk with Li Fendou about her feelings.

In Suning's view, Li Yu was just being pretentious. In Shanghai, the "Magic City" of China, you can't get anywhere without money.

In Li Fendou's luxurious study, the conversation between father and daughter once again reached an impasse.

"Coco, when are you going to stop being so willful?" Li Fendou rubbed his temples. "The company needs you to take over!"

Li Yu stood by the window, her back to her father, her fingers unconsciously twisting together: "How many times have I told you, I have no interest in your business empire?"

"So what are you interested in? Opening that shabby little shop?" Li Fendou's voice rose eight octaves. "Do you know that a single deal I make is equivalent to ten years' worth of your shop's revenue?"

Li Yu turned around abruptly, tears welling in her eyes: "Money, money, money! All you care about is money! After Mom left, what have you done besides transferring money to my account? Boarding school, studying abroad, I've been kicked around like a ball!"

"I'm doing this for your own good!" Li Fendou slammed his hand on the table and stood up. "So you can receive the best education!"

"The best education is teaching me to be alone!" Li Yuke's tears finally broke down. "Do you know that on my fifteenth birthday, I cried until dawn alone in a hotel abroad, looking at the 100,000 yuan you transferred to me?"

These words were like a knife piercing Li Fendou's heart.

His face turned pale instantly, and his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a word.

Li Yu wiped away her tears, her voice low but firm: "I opened this shop because it's my mother's and my dream. We made a promise that when she retired, we would open a cozy little shop together..."

Her voice choked with emotion, "Now that she's gone, I want to fulfill this wish for her."

Li Fendou felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he slumped onto the leather sofa.

He recalled that his wife often said such things before she passed away, and he always laughed at her for being "petty".

“Coco…” His voice suddenly sounded ten years older, “Daddy…Daddy just doesn’t want you to suffer…”

“I’m all grown up now, Dad.” Li Yu walked up to her father, knelt down, and gently took his hand. “Let me choose my own life, okay?”

For the first time, the father and daughter held hands so tightly. Li Fendou felt the warmth from his daughter's palm and suddenly realized that the little girl who needed his protection had grown into an independent and strong woman.

“That Su Ning…” Li Fendou hesitated before speaking, “Do you really like him?”

A sweet smile appeared on Li Yuke's face: "Yes, he respects my choices and understands my dreams. Meeting him has brought me true happiness."

Li Fendou sighed deeply: "Then let's ask him to come over for dinner tomorrow."

"..."

……

The financial forum was packed with people, and Su Ning, along with Hu Manli and Xue Xiaozhou, moved among the elites from all walks of life.

Hu Manli suddenly tugged at Su Ning's sleeve: "Look, it's President Jin!"

Not far away, Mr. Jin, the general manager of Lanyang Insurance Company, was talking to someone.

Hu Manli straightened her clothes and confidently stepped forward: "President Jin, it's been a long time."

Mr. Jin turned around, raising an eyebrow in surprise: "Hu Manli? I heard you went to Taiying International, and now you're..."

His gaze swept over Su Ning as she approached. "Director Su's assistant?"

“Yes,” Hu Manli introduced generously, “This is our team’s director, Su Ning, and senior manager, Xue Xiaozhou.”

Mr. Jin shook hands with the three men, his eyes scrutinizing them: "You young people are very energetic! I heard you were discussing Li Fendou's family trust?"

Suning smiled and replied, "It's a trade secret, so I can't disclose it. However, if Mr. Jin is interested, we can discuss other cooperation opportunities." Just as Mr. Jin was about to respond, a round of applause broke out in the center of the room.

Renowned economist Professor Zeng began his speech on "The Dilemma of Succession in Chinese Family Businesses".

The four moved to the lecture area. Professor Zeng spoke eloquently: "...The Western family trust model is not suitable for China because it ignores the unique family values ​​of the Chinese people..."

Hu Manli listened intently, unconsciously shaking her head.

Professor Zeng noticed this subtle movement, stopped his speech, and pointed at Hu Manli: "This lady seems to have a different opinion?"

All eyes in the room instantly turned to him.

Hu Manli's face flushed red, and she waved her hands repeatedly.

Professor Zeng insisted, "In academic discussions, everyone should express their own opinions."

Encouraged by Suning's gaze, Hu Manli took a deep breath and stood up: "Professor Zeng's theory is brilliant, but it may overemphasize cultural differences. In reality, what Chinese high-net-worth clients need most is not localization, but rather..."

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the room: "A solution that can simultaneously meet both financial security and emotional needs."

The hall fell silent, then erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Professor Zeng nodded thoughtfully: "An interesting point of view. We can discuss it in detail after the meeting."

After the speech, Mr. Jin looked at the three men with newfound respect: "I didn't expect your team to be so professional."

Suning smiled modestly: "Manli has always been the brains of our team."

Just then, Suning's phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, his expression turning serious: "Sorry, I have to take this important call."

On the other end of the phone, Li Fendou's voice was unusually calm: "Su Ning! Come over for dinner tonight. Coco will be back too."

……

Li Fendou's mansion was brightly lit, and the dining room was filled with exquisite dishes.

Li Yu arrived early and was in the kitchen directing the servants to prepare Su Ning's favorite dishes.

The doorbell rang, and Li Yu ran to open the door.

Outside the door, Suning, dressed in a dark blue suit, held a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of aged Moutai.

"Suning, you're here!" Li Yuke took the bouquet, her face beaming with happiness. "Dad was unusually easy to talk to today, he even asked me to prepare your favorite steamed shad."

Su Ning gently hugged her: "I hope we can resolve the conflict between you and your father tonight."

Li Fendou came down the stairs, saw this scene, and coughed lightly.

The two quickly separated.

"Uncle, hello." Su Ning bowed respectfully and handed over a bottle of Moutai. "I heard you like this vintage."

Li Fendou took the wine, looked it over, and nodded slightly: "Good eye. Come in."

The atmosphere at the dinner table was initially a little awkward.

Li Fendou inquired about Su Ning's family background and educational experience, like any picky future father-in-law.

After a few rounds of drinks, Li Fendou's expression gradually softened: "Su Ning, I can see now, Ke Ke really likes you."

"Thank you for your approval, Uncle." Su Ning raised his glass.

"Don't thank me yet." Li Fendou took a sip of his drink. "I'm planning to set up a family trust for Coco, but there's a condition—you two have to get married and have children."

Su Ning nearly choked on his drink: "Uncle, isn't this... a bit too sudden?"

"What? You don't want to?" Li Fendou narrowed his eyes.

“It’s not that I’m unwilling, but…” Su Ning looked at Li Yu Ke, “My relationship with You Qi shouldn’t be bound by conditions. We should proceed at our own pace.”

Li Yuke grasped Su Ning's hand: "Dad, don't be like this. We're not ready yet."

Li Fendou stared at their clasped hands and suddenly laughed: "Good lad, not many people dare to refuse me, Li Fendou."

He tilted his head back and downed a glass. "It seems you really care about my daughter, and you're not after the money."

The conversation then turned to Li Fendou's rise to wealth.

As the alcohol took effect, he became more talkative: "Su Ning, I come from humble beginnings, with no connections whatsoever. Back then, I lived in a tiny 10-square-meter room with Coco's mother, never dreaming I would be where I am today."

“I’ve read your autobiography, ‘Li Fendou’s Struggle,’” Su Ning chimed in at the opportune moment. “It’s a very inspiring story.”

"Oh? How does it feel?" Li Fendou's eyes lit up.

“It’s very well written, but…” Su Ning hesitated for a moment, “Ding Zhiyuan’s preface is quite intriguing.”

Li Fendou laughed heartily: "Haha, you figured it out?"

He lowered his voice, "Let me tell you a secret—I'm the landlord of the book club. Ding Zhiyuan's wife, Qiu Lisu, wants to reduce the rent, but she has to give something in return, right?"

Suning nodded knowingly and didn't ask any further questions.

He had seen plenty of this kind of underhanded business dealings.

It was late at night, and Li Fendou was already slightly drunk. He patted Su Ning on the shoulder and said, "Let's get the wedding settled as soon as possible. I want to hold my grandson!"

Li Yuke blushed as she helped her father upstairs.

When she returned, she took Su Ning's hand and said, "Don't leave tonight."

"Even if you try to get rid of me, I won't leave."

Moonlight streamed through the curtains onto the bed, and Li Yu nestled in Su Ning's arms: "Thank you! You've eased the tension between me and my dad."

Su Ning gently kissed her forehead: "You two are father and daughter, you just lack communication."

"Do you know?" Li Yu looked up, tears welling in her eyes, "I opened that little shop because the days when my parents ran a general store were the happiest time of my life when I was a child..."

Su Ning hugged her tightly, letting her tears soak his shirt.

He knew that this seemingly strong girl still harbored the heart of the little girl who cried alone in the empty house.

Outside the window, the Shanghai night sky is dotted with stars.

On this extraordinary night, two lonely hearts found a home, and the cracks in a family began to heal.

This has opened up entirely new possibilities for business negotiations regarding family trusts.

……

Li Fendou's demands were too bizarre, and Xue Xiaozhou was not too willing to let this 30 million yuan trust deal slip away.

Because he wanted to prove himself, he was always grateful to Su Ning and Hu Manli for helping him.

Therefore, Xue Xiaozhou doesn't want to give up on Li Fendou's order. He wants to create a new order project that suits Li Fendou and Li Yuke.

So they asked Su Ning and Hu Manli to continue helping Li Fendou and Li Yuke to ease their tensions, and the three of them split up to act.

After racking his brains for a long time, Xue Xiaozhou finally came up with a perfect idea that would satisfy both sides.

He summoned Su Ning and Hu Manli, and they came together to see Li Fendou. They suggested that Li Fendou set up a holding company for Li Yuke. Li Fendou was not satisfied and still wanted to force Su Ning and Li Yuke to get married. He got up and was about to leave.

Hu Manli pleaded with him to stay and told him about Sun Atao. Like Sun Atao, Li Fendou wanted to give his daughter 100% love and security. Everything Li Fendou did was to reduce his guilt.

Then Li Fendou sat down and listened to Xue Xiaozhou explain his plan in detail. Sure enough, Li Fendou became very satisfied again.

Xue Xiaozhou was overjoyed to have successfully secured the deal with Li Fendou. He couldn't help but hug Hu Manli tightly, and Hu Manli wanted to go home and cook some dishes to celebrate.

...(End of chapter)