Li Susu's expression hardened. This Li Zhi was really going too far; now he dared to make decisions for her directly.

Liu Qi smiled and said, "President Li is right. It's still early today, so I can start working this afternoon."

"Uncle Li, I've been in charge of the Rose Manor project since it was signed. Aren't you overstepping your bounds by interfering like this?"

Li Susu's voice turned cold. Since Li Zhi was so tactless, she didn't need to give him any more pleasantries.

Liu Qi's smile froze on her face, and she felt increasingly awkward being sandwiched between the two.

The atmosphere in the office was tense, with neither the Li uncle nor his nephew willing to back down.

“Uncle Li, designer Zhao Ran was recommended to me by my older brother. The reason I didn’t want to trouble Miss Liu Qi is because Zhao Ran has his own team.”

"With a talented designer suddenly joining the team, whose opinion should we take when discussing project sketches?"

"So, Ms. Liu, I'm sorry, I have to disappoint you."

Li Susu's refusal was reasonable and well-founded; this time, she didn't even give her a chance to consider it.

Li Zhi's face darkened. "Su Su, you don't need to use your older brother as a shield. He's far away overseas, so naturally he doesn't know the current situation of the company."

"Do you know how much the company will lose if the Rose Villa project doesn't go well?"

"Of course I know, so there's no need for Uncle Li to worry about it."

"Whether it's a profit or a loss, I'll take full responsibility!"

The tension in the air intensified. Liu Qi's gaze swept between the two men, and she suddenly regretted agreeing to Li Zhi's request.

The Li family is a deep and complex entity, and the young girl in front of me, who can sit firmly in the position of president, doesn't seem like an ordinary person.

If I really get involved, I don't know whether it will be a blessing or a curse for me.

A soft laugh suddenly broke the silence of the office.

Yu Xin pushed open the door and walked in. "I came at a bit of bad time, Su Su, are you still busy?"

Li Susu stood up to greet him, "President Yu, what brings you here?"

"It's all because of the project. The release of these artworks has brought some unexpected benefits. I know that this will make your schedule more tight."

"So, I held a meeting last night to discuss the matter and decided to extend the construction period."

Li Susu was pleasantly surprised, but Li Zhi's expression was rather unpleasant.

With the construction period extended, Li Zhi had little reason to insert his own people into the project.

Anyone hoping to get a share of the profits from this project is dreaming.

"Mr. Yu, thank you very much."

"It's such a small matter, you could have just made a phone call, why did you come in person?"

Yu Xin pulled Li Susu's hand and patted it affectionately, completely ignoring Li Zhi.

“I heard that Li Yulin is away on a business trip and not in City C. During this time, if anyone dares to cause trouble in front of you, feel free to come and talk to me.”

"Su Su, if you ask me, you're just too young and have too good a temper. For those who don't know their place, you should punish and scold them without any hesitation."

"After all, you are the president of the Li Group!"

Yu Xin's words were clearly meant for Li Zhi.

This is meant to intimidate Li Zhi and make him behave. He shouldn't think that just because the two Li brothers aren't in City C, Li Susu can be bullied at will.

Li Susu smiled, knowing she wouldn't be bullied; it just felt really good to have someone protecting her.