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Ms. Zhang (No. 567): You'll eat your fill!

At noon, at the dining table in the Liu family villa, Old Liu ate the sumptuous meal with a rather dull taste in his mouth. Even the wine he usually enjoyed for relaxation tasted bland.

The reason is simple: he's no longer the man Xiao'e values ​​most.

Now my little darling is actually asking for an advance on the family fortune for some other man. No wonder she asked me as soon as she got back if I had any illegitimate children outside. It turns out she was waiting for him here.

That's right. She's the only child in the family. When she gets old, all these things will naturally belong to Liu Ruyan. At that time, she can spend them however she wants.
He could certainly refuse his daughter's suggestion, but it was really not worth it to make her remember it for the rest of her life over a little money.

It's unlikely they'd hold a grudge, but no parent wants to have any unresolved issues with their child. They might as well consider it a way to get some satisfaction, since money can't buy happiness, and that's what he's working so hard to earn money for.

Of course, most importantly, given the current state of Qin Zhenhong and Huang Dayong's families, they pose no threat whatsoever. They are already preoccupied with their own survival, and if they were to openly attack, the time they could hold out would only be shorter.

Although doing this will cost more money, it's a drop in the ocean compared to the potential benefits. Keep in mind that the Qin and Huang families' businesses are currently without power.

The reason why he and Yuan Guocheng did not want to directly confront the two families was simply because they did not want others to think that they were too greedy. After all, they were both prominent figures, and if their reputation spread, it would make them seem like they were narrow-minded and that doing business was all about making money peacefully.

Besides, who would want to get hurt if they could clear jungle camps without taking damage?
But Liu Ruyan clearly didn't think that way. Since things had come to this, of course she had to kick him while he was down. She would take revenge on him. Don't ask, she was just young and hot-tempered. It's normal for a young person to have a bit of a temper!
As for the reasons, you've all delivered them to our doorstep; no one can really say anything about them.

This was a difficult task for Liu Zhengyuan and Yuan Guocheng, but Liu Ruyan, being a young person, naturally didn't have so many concerns.

"Alright, stop looking so sullen. It's just a little money. It'll all be your daughter's money sooner or later, so why are you so worried?"

If you ask me, Xiao'e's method is more effective. It subtly makes us seem like we're in the wrong, so we have to openly slap them in the face.

That's settled then, Xiao'e. Mom supports you. However, your dad and Uncle Yuan's positions aren't quite right for this. When the time comes, you can go to the company and take the lead directly.

"Don't let it happen that on your wedding day with Xiaolin, when everyone is gathered around and they remember this whole thing, our family won't have given us any thanks. People will think we're easy to bully," Ms. Cheng said domineeringly, waving her hand.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan immediately poured Ms. Cheng a bowl of soup and said sweetly, "Thank you, Mom. You're so kind, mua~"

As he spoke, he gave Ms. Cheng a big kiss on the cheek, and then happily ate his meal, in a very good mood.

Looking at his two spendthrift wives, Liu Zhengyuan felt helpless. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Since that's the case, then you go ahead and do it. I'll go to the company later and have someone prepare. I'll have your secretary contact you then, which will also be a good opportunity for you to get some experience."

"Training? I've never fought a battle like this in my eight lifetimes. I may lack experience in business competition, but I certainly know how to kick someone when they're down."

Taking advantage of the power outage at his core business, I secured all of his business partners for him.

Moreover, it's difficult to do some things without knowing the consequences, but if you directly break off relations, then there are no more concerns. It's just that it's not good to involve Uncle Yuan in this kind of thing, otherwise, you could pile up money to destroy his family's business," Liu Ruyan said disdainfully.

That's the good thing about open conflict; you can compete openly on everything. They're just targeting you, after all. And most importantly, once her family sends a clear signal, many companies that cooperate with the Qin and Huang families will choose to wait and see, fearing their money will go down the drain—it's a chain reaction. The reason they didn't involve Old Yuan is simply because it was his daughter's decision. Do you think price wars don't cost money? Your daughter can choose this method out of anger, but you can't drag others down with you.

"Alright, alright, whatever makes you happy. Just be mindful of your image. Try to find a quiet place when you're swearing, otherwise my friends might laugh at me if they find out," Liu Zhengyuan said, waving his hand with a sense of helplessness.

This is the downside of having only one heir. He hasn't even retired yet, he's at the prime of his life, and his daughter has already got him under her thumb. What else can he do? He can't just donate all his huge fortune in the end, can he?
Just as his wife said, his daughter is just like her mother. If you think about how his wife sided with him back then, you'll know what kind of person his daughter is.

Only now did Liu Zhengyuan understand the helplessness his father-in-law had felt back then—it was truly helplessness!

"Oh, I know, I know, Dad, hurry up over there. I found out about this this morning, and I can't stand being angry for long. Don't let me get breast hyperplasia from being so angry," Liu Ruyan said with a light laugh.

These words made Liu Zhengyuan laugh in anger. He pointed at his daughter and said, "Fine, I'll go now, okay? If you're so proud of yourself, then hurry up and get the marriage arranged. What our family is doing is not legitimate. Perfect, get married and have a baby soon, so your mother can have something to do. After you have the baby, you can do whatever you want. Just looking at you makes me angry!"

After saying that, Comrade Lao Liu quickly drank the soup in his bowl in one gulp, then stood up and said, "I'm off to the company. This is too humiliating!"

Watching Old Liu's departing figure, the mother and daughter chuckled.

"Look how angry you've made your dad! Let me tell you, if it weren't for Xiaolin being such a good kid, making my face look smooth and youthful, and getting that tonic for your dad, you would have driven him crazy by what you've done," Ms. Cheng said, giving her daughter a reproachful look.

Nowadays, Ms. Cheng's face is incredibly smooth and supple, and with her husband's health being greatly improved, she's been living a very comfortable life lately.

“Sigh, there’s nothing I can do. That’s just how my mom is. She’s inherited it. My grandpa used to complain about it a lot. Have you changed?” Liu Ruyan said matter-of-factly.

In response, Ms. Cheng said with a proud look: "I did nothing wrong, what do I need to change? So, didn't you see that when you said you wanted to borrow some of the family property, I didn't say anything? Because all of this is stuff I've already done before."

Seeing this, Liu Ruyan could only give a thumbs up: "Old ginger is spicier, I've learned a lot!"

"Get lost, your mother isn't old at all. But speaking of which, you look great lately. What good stuff has Xiao Lin given you this time? Is there any left? Give some to your mother too!" Suddenly, Ms. Cheng looked at her daughter's pretty face and exclaimed.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan's eyes widened, and she waved her hands repeatedly: "No, no, this won't do!"

"You dare to eat alone with your mother? I... wait a minute," Ms. Cheng said, her anger turning into a knowing look. She nudged Liu Ruyan with her shoulder and continued, "You brat, you're eating well!"

"Mom always told you to date a handsome, young guy, didn't I? I wasn't lying to you!"

Liu Ruyan was extremely embarrassed by this and quickly lowered her head to eat, muttering, "It's alright, it's alright!"

Ms. Cheng: "Not bad? You'd be stuffed to death!"

Liu Ruyan:
(End of this chapter)