After returning from the annual meeting holiday, Lin Xiaoxiao had a new idea for a variety show. Looking at her account, which had shrunk after receiving a large amount of bonuses, she felt a pang of heartache.

Lin Xiaoxiao felt that her internal organs were not feeling well, so she decisively called Li Yishan.

Li Yishan's secretary, sweating profusely, entered Li Yishan's office to report, "Mr. Li, Mr. Lin is calling."

Li Yishan rubbed his temples, feeling a surge of frustration. Lately, he'd been working himself to the bone, practically splitting himself in two. He'd even paid "protection money," and yet Lin Xiaoxiao was still calling!

Did she say anything?

The secretary swallowed hard, her voice trembling slightly, "They said they came to ask Mr. Li for investment."

Li Yishan slammed the cup down in his hand, closed his eyes, and tried to compose himself. "Tell her I'm busy and I don't have any money."

After resting for a while with his eyes closed, Li Yishan prepared to continue dealing with the mess left by his family, only to find that his secretary, having received the answer, did not leave.

The secretary, sweating slightly, stammered under Li Yishan's sharp gaze, "President Lin said that if President Li doesn't have the time or funds, then we'll have to go to Li Chuan of the Y platform."

Li Yishan gritted his teeth in exasperation. Shameless! This blatant scheme was right under his nose! Have they no shame at all?!

He just paid "protection money" to prevent Lin Xiaoxiao from raiding his house! And now, just after the New Year, he's already trying to squeeze more money out of him!

This despicable scoundrel, Li Chuan, can still think Lin Xiaoxiao is a good person? Then what about his brother, who's been so devoted to making money for Li Chuan?! A complete sucker!!

The secretary noticed the veins bulging on Li Yishan's forehead and was somewhat worried. They knew how busy President Li had been lately, since he was already the most clear-headed person on the entire Orange platform. If President Li were to pass away or his health were to decline, the secretary would have to quickly prepare his resume and look for another job.

The secretary called out tentatively, "Mr. Li."

Li Yishan took a deep breath to calm himself down. He couldn't afford to collapse. It would be one thing if he died, but paralysis or a stroke would be much more painful. It was just a little money; he could just consider it money spent to buy peace of mind.

How much does she want?

"Five hundred million."

Li Yishan's suppressed anger surged again. "Shameless brat! Does she think I'm a bank or a money-printing machine?! Five hundred million?! She actually dares to ask for it!! She just took two hundred million from me, and now she wants five hundred million? Who knows how to do business like her?! Bandit! Bandit!! I won't give her a single penny!!! @#￥￥￥%%…………%"

This was the first time the secretary had ever seen President Li break down—no, to be precise, break down completely. Even someone as composed as President Li could be brought to his knees by President Lin. President Lin was truly cunning!

Li Yishan cursed for a long time before finally stopping.

The secretary asked hesitantly, "So, should we still invest?"

Li Yishan, who finally breathed a sigh of relief:.......

"Give."

Li Yishan felt truly aggrieved. He swallowed his anger, but he wouldn't let Lin Xiaoxiao get the money so easily. "Transfer Cai Sheng over to supervise every transaction."

"Notify Li Chuan that someone needs to be there to oversee the overseas fresh food elections, and tell him to go in person. If he doesn't go, tell him that the food supply to DARK restaurant has been interrupted."

After Li Yishan gave the instructions, Cai's mood gradually improved.

His feelings towards his younger brother Li Chuan were far too complicated. Before, he was an honest but not very bright guy, but he was self-aware. Now, he was a stupid guy who didn't even realize it!

If Li Chuan had acted maliciously like the rest of the family, he could have been ruthless enough to settle scores with Li Chuan as well. But this fool almost sold off his family's assets cheaply to the enemy in order to save him, which nearly made him choke on his own blood.

Fine, let's just assume he owed the Li family and Li Chuan something in his past life. Let him be transferred abroad; out of sight, out of mind. It's impossible for Li Chuan, who doesn't speak the language, to encounter con artists abroad.

Lin Xiaoxiao was surprised that Li Yishan agreed to 500 million. She had even left him room to negotiate. Tsk tsk tsk, if she had known that the Li Group was so wealthy, she would have asked for more.

"President Lin, this is Mr. Cai, sent by the Li Group to oversee the project funding."

Lin Xiaoxiao's smile vanished instantly. Damn it, that despicable Li Yishan!!! She knew he wouldn't agree so readily; he was waiting for her all along!!!

She was so kind as to not ambush him!!! (Li Yishan: Kind?! I gave him two hundred million, and you still ambushed him?! That's unethical!!!)

Cai Sheng held a low position in the Li Group and was not well-liked because others thought she was too rigid and inflexible. She remained aloof from the company's internal power struggles and backstabbing, and it was precisely because of this that she stood out during this purge.

Cai Sheng felt she had finally made it through, that her perseverance had paid off. She knew that someone as diligent and hardworking as her would eventually see the light of day! So what if she was ostracized! It was because righteous people disdained to associate with others! It was because there is always justice under heaven!!

Cai Sheng adjusted his thick glasses. "President Lin, Secretary Zhao told me that only you know about this variety show project. Could you please provide a preliminary budget list?"

Lin Xiaoxiao felt that she saw the reflection of Cai Sheng's glasses, a white blur, and she had a feeling that she would be exposed the next second, her little scheme being revealed to the sunlight.

Fortunately, Lin Xiaoxiao is good at everything but managing her facial expressions, so her complexion remained normal.

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