Was the man a scumbag who tricked her into marriage? A powerful man brought his child to her door de

The Zhou family and the Xie family had no business dealings.

Zhou Lishu had only met Xie Lanyuan once by chance.

The two never actually met.

At this moment, Zhou Lishu was in a meeting.

The meeting was only halfway through when his assistant came over after receiving a phone call, saying that a guest wanted to see him.

"Tell him to wait, we'll talk about it after the meeting."

Zhou Lishu continued the meeting, not taking the matter to heart.

The assistant leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Mr. Zhou, the receptionist said it's someone from the Xie family."

Zhou Lishu paused, his hand holding the mouse still.

What are the people from the Xie family doing here?

Out of doubt, he ended the meeting and went downstairs to meet them.

Unexpectedly, the person who came was Xie Lanyuan.

Zhou Lishu thought he was seeing things, and after confirming several times that there was no problem, he was astonished.

The Xie family is the largest family, firmly holding the top position in the business world.

However, the Zhou Group is second only to the Xie Group, so there is no need for the Zhou Group to humbly fawn over the Xie Group.

But the person sitting there exuded an aura of superiority, so noble and superior that he could not be ignored.

Zhou Lishu was still intimidated by him.

"What brings you here, Mr. Xie, with this sudden visit?"

He went inside and sat down opposite Jie Lanyuan.

Xie Lanyuan slightly raised his eyes, his tone distant and cold, "Was it President Zhou who orchestrated the rejection of Ming'an Group's patent application?"

The receptionist came in to deliver coffee.

Zhou Lishu picked up his glass to drink, but put it down again upon hearing this.

He was aware that the Xie Group and the Ming'an Group had a partnership.

However, the relationship between the two companies is probably not good enough for Xie Lanyuan to stand up for Ming'an Group.

He clasped his hands together, raised an eyebrow, and said, "I don't quite understand what Mr. Xie means."

Jie Lanyuan tapped the table lightly, his eyes unusually cold. "As far as I know, President Zhou's younger brother works at Ming'an Group."

Zhou Lishu's expression changed slightly.

When it comes to business matters, he can remain calm for the time being.

But Zhou Li'an was his Achilles' heel.

Even the smallest thing can make him wary.

His brow twitched, and he said bluntly, "Mr. Xie, there's no need to beat around the bush. Just say what you need to say."

He had a strong premonition that Jie Lanyuan's visit was ill-intentioned.

"Mr. Zhou, keep an eye on your brother."

Jie Lanyuan straightened his suit, stood up, and said in a warning tone, "Don't even think about messing with people you shouldn't."

Zhou Lishu's expression hardened.

He only had one younger brother, Zhou Li'an.

Although he was free-spirited and unrestrained, he always knew his limits and never did anything out of line.

During my years working at Ming'an Group, I have always worked diligently and never made a mistake.

It shouldn't be to the point of offending Xie Lanyuan.

He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who is this person that Mr. Xie is talking about?"

"President Zhou can ask Young Master Zhou." Xie Lanyuan's voice was deep and full of pressure.

Zhou Lishu suddenly remembered that he had helped a female colleague avoid taking medicine.

Could it be because of this woman?

After finishing speaking, Xie Lanyuan pushed back his chair and walked out of the lounge.

After he disappeared into the lobby, Zhou Lishu took out his phone and called Zhou Li'an, "I don't care what you're busy with right now, come to the company right away."

Zhou Li'an also had something to ask Zhou Lishu, so he came directly to the company after leaving the coffee shop.

When Zhou Lishu called him, he was downstairs.

"Coming right away."

He hung up the phone and stepped into the lobby.

Just then, Xie Lanyuan came out, and the two met at the gate.

Zhou Li'an didn't recognize Xie Lanyuan, but he was chilled to the bone by the other's sharp and dangerous gaze.

Just as he was wondering what he had done to offend the other party, Xie Lanyuan bumped heavily into his shoulder and walked away.

Zhou Li'an lost his balance and swayed several times.

Just as he was about to chase after him to argue, a black Rolls-Royce slowly pulled up in front of Xie Lanyuan.

Mu Nan got out of the car and opened the car door for Jie Lanyuan.

Jie Lanyuan sat down, his eyes behind his glasses like the hooks of a hawk eyeing its prey, a cold smile playing on his thin lips, yet carrying a strong warning undertone.

Zhou Li'an felt completely bewildered.

This person seems to harbor a lot of hostility towards him.

But he didn't remember knowing this person.

The luxurious car gradually drove away.

But that sharp gaze followed him like a shadow.

Zhou Li'an felt something was off. Just as he was about to ask the receptionist who this person was, Zhou Lishu's voice came from behind him, "What are you standing there for? Come here quickly."

Zhou Li'an turned around and saw his elder brother's ugly face, which made him even more confused.

The two took the elevator upstairs.

Once they arrived at the CEO's office, Zhou Li'an couldn't help but ask, "Brother, what's the rush?"

Zhou Lishu's expression was grave. "Keep your distance from Yan Xuxu and don't provoke her in the future."

Zhou Li'an came to the company specifically to discuss Yan Xuxu's matter.

I never expected to hear my older brother say that.

He looked puzzled. "Why?"

From the moment he developed a crush on the senior, he had been following in her footsteps.

Now that he's finally gotten to know her, his older brother wants him to give up.

Zhou Li'an could not accept it.

Zhou Lishu took out a document and handed it to him, "Yan Xuxu is the eldest daughter of the Yan family. She married Shen Mingzhou five years ago."

Zhou Li'an stood frozen in place.

My senior got married?

Her husband is still Shen Mingzhou.

But isn't Shen Mingzhou with Director Su now?

Did he cheat on me?

Zhou Li'an finally understood why Su Wanqing was targeting his senior.

It turns out it was all for Shen Mingzhou.

"Jie Lanyuan just paid a visit; he already knows we've interfered with the patent matter." Zhou Lishu frowned.

The Zhou family is not afraid of offending the Ming'an Group.

But going against the Xie Group will definitely not end well.

Zhou Li'an suddenly remembered the person he had just bumped into at the gate, and his face paled. "You mean... Xie Lanyuan, the head of the Xie family?"

"Yes."

"What's he doing here? It seems the Zhou family and the Xie family don't cooperate, do they?"

Zhou Lishu's expression tightened. "I told you not to provoke Yan Xuxu."

Although Xie Lanyuan didn't say it explicitly, he was not confused.

Although we don't know what the relationship is between the two, since Xie Lanyuan has personally come forward, things must be more complicated than they seem.

Zhou Li'an thought that the reporting of new technologies should be done by his senior sister personally reporting to Xie.

Now, Xie Lanyuan has personally come forward to warn him.

Could it be that Jie Lanyuan also likes the senior?

"Brother, I like my senior, and I don't plan to give up." Zhou Li'an's attitude was unwavering.

My senior got married.

But her marriage was unhappy.

He still has a chance.

Zhou Lishu slammed his hand on the table and said sternly, "I'll give you my full support if you like someone or want to pursue them, but that's Shen Mingzhou's woman, a married woman, and she's not someone you can covet."

"Moreover, the fact that Xie Lanyuan personally came to warn her proves that he has a special relationship with this Yan Xuxu."

"You know Xie Lanyuan's methods; those who offend him never have a good ending."

Zhou Li'an was well aware of the Xie family's power, but he was not afraid. "I will be careful. Before my senior gets divorced, I will only interact with her as a friend."

Seeing that he was stubborn and unyielding, Zhou Lishu decided to stop indulging him. "Starting tomorrow, resign from Ming'an and come back to help me manage the company."

"Brother, you said you wouldn't interfere in my affairs."

Zhou Li'an also developed a rebellious mentality.

Zhou Lishu's attitude was firm: "If we continue to let you run wild, you'll cause a big disaster sooner or later. You've been training at Ming'an for five years, and the company's vice general manager position is still vacant. You're just in time to take over when you come back."

"As for Yan Xuxu, you should give up on her as soon as possible. I'll help you find a better woman, no worse than her."

Zhou Li'an disagreed, saying, "I'm not interested in running a company."

"Then do it yourself. I'll give you the funds. Whether you want to start a company or do research, it's up to you." Zhou Lishu's attitude left no room for argument.

Zhou Li'an knew there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

After his parents passed away, his older brother took care of him as he grew up.

He always respected his elder brother and never went against his wishes.

But this time, he wanted to fight for himself.

"There are some things I still need to ask my senior about. If the ending is destined to be imperfect, I will come back."

Zhou Lishu knew his temperament; he wouldn't give up until he reached the Yellow River.

After weighing the pros and cons, I finally gave in, "Okay, I'll give you a week."