Xu Zhiru could no longer hold back her tears, which burst out. She covered her face and cried in grievance.

Fu Chen looked at her, a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes, but he still sighed, reached out and gently patted her shoulder, with a perfunctory tone of comfort: "Okay, don't cry, Mom has that temper, don't argue with her."

Xu Zhiru raised her head and looked at Fu Chen with tearful eyes, her voice choked with sobs: "Fu Chen, does Auntie really hate me? Will she never accept me?"

Fu Chen was silent. He didn't know how to answer Xu Zhiru's question. Fu's mother's dislike for Xu Zhiru was so deep-rooted that it would probably never change in her lifetime.

"Don't think too much." Fu Chen comforted perfunctorily, "Time will prove everything."

When Xu Zhiru heard this, the light in her eyes dimmed. She knew that Fu Chen's comfort was just perfunctory and he had no intention of resolving the conflict between Fu's mother and her.

Fu Chen looked out the window again, his eyes complex and deep. He murmured to himself, his voice barely audible, yet with a subtle hint of admiration and nostalgia: "Nan Xue is indeed different now..."

It was late at night and the hospital corridor was quiet. Xu Zhiru sat alone on the cold bench, looking particularly lonely.

"Azhao..." Xu Zhiru called the name softly, her voice so low that it was almost inaudible, filled with deep longing and helplessness, "Azhao, where are you?"

Her voice was filled with tears, and tears silently slid down: "Sister misses you so much... Where are you, Azhao..."

Her voice became smaller and smaller, and finally disappeared in the empty corridor, leaving only endless silence and loneliness.

Fu Group, high-level conference room.

The atmosphere was solemn and depressing. All the executives sat upright, waiting for instructions from the new chairman, Ning Nanxue.

Ning Nanxue was wearing a black professional suit, with exquisite makeup, sharp eyes and a strong aura. She sat in the main seat, looked around, and her voice was clear and crisp.

"The theme of today's meeting is about the future development direction of the Fu Group." She paused, her eyes sweeping over every executive present. Her tone was calm yet carried an undeniable power. "In the future, the Fu Group's focus will be on supporting the reconstruction of the Ning Group."

There was an uproar in the conference room. The executives looked at each other, whispered to each other, and talked a lot.

Ning Nanxue raised her hand to signal for silence and continued, "I will mobilize the resources of the Fu Group to provide a blood transfusion for the Ning Group and help it recover as soon as possible."

After these words were spoken, the faces of the executives became even uglier. Some of them couldn't help but stand up, speaking with questioning and dissatisfied tones.

"Chairman Ning, is this appropriate? The Fu Group's resources should be used first for its own development."

"Yes, Chairman Ning, doing this might harm the interests of the Fu Group."

"The reconstruction of the Ning Group should be the responsibility of the Ning Group itself, and the resources of the Fu Group should not be used."

Questions arose one after another, and the conference room was noisy. Ning Nanxue watched all this coldly, with a cold look in her eyes and an intimidating aura.

After everyone had finished talking, she slowly spoke. Her voice was not loud, but it instantly suppressed all the voices.

"I've already said that the Fu Group will focus on supporting the Ning Group. The Fu Group is currently facing a lot of losses. I have a major project for the Huayun Group in my hands. Once it's completed, it will help the Fu Group get back on track." Her voice was calm and strong. "Anyone have any objections?"

The conference room suddenly became quiet and silent.

The executives looked at each other, and no one dared to question it again. Ning Nanxue's eyes were like ice as she swept across every executive present.

Everyone lowered their heads and remained silent, not daring to say a word of opposition.

Ning Nanxue withdrew her gaze with satisfaction and her tone softened a little.

"Since everyone has no objection, then do as I say."

"The meeting is adjourned."

After saying that, she stood up and left the meeting room, leaving behind a group of executives who dared not speak out.

In the president's office, Secretary Chen was reporting to Ning Nanxue. He was holding a thick stack of documents and reporting every detail of the Fu Group's operations.

From financial statements, to personnel transfers, to marketing, everything is covered.

Ning Nanxue listened attentively and occasionally asked some questions, to which Secretary Chen answered fluently and clearly.

The report lasted for a long time, and Secretary Chen's mouth was dry, but he finally finished the report.

Ning Nanxue put down the pen in her hand, looked at Secretary Chen with a little confusion, and asked, "Secretary Chen, it seems that what you reported today was all about the affairs of the Fu Group. Why didn't you mention anything about the Ning Group?"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Chen smiled frankly, with a hint of compliment in his tone.

"Mr. Ning, you are the president of Ning Group. You naturally know more about Ning Group's affairs than I do."

"and……"

He paused, and his tone became meaningful.

"Boss Ning has already fulfilled his original promise of 100 million, but he still wants to keep me. I'm afraid his real intention is not to let me be in charge of the affairs of the Ning Group, right?"

Ning Nanxue raised her eyebrows, looked at Secretary Chen with interest, and motioned him to continue.

Secretary Chen understood and continued, "The Fu Group is a complex and intertwined organization with complicated relationships. It's difficult for outsiders to figure out the ins and outs of it in a short period of time."

He paused, his tone holding a hint of confidence.

"The one who is truly familiar with the operation of the Fu Group is still an old friend like me."

"Mr. Ning, you are now in control of the Fu Group. What you need most is to stabilize the basic foundation of the Fu Group and ensure the normal operation of the Fu Group."

He looked at Ning Nanxue, his eyes filled with sincerity and frankness. "And I am the most suitable person for you, President Ning, to stabilize the foundation of the Fu Group. Therefore, what I will report today are all about the affairs of the Fu Group, because I know that this is what you care about most."

After Secretary Chen finished speaking, he quietly waited for Ning Nanxue's reaction.

After hearing what Secretary Chen said, Ning Nanxue's mouth curled up slightly, and a hint of appreciation flashed in her eyes. She looked at Secretary Chen and said with a hint of affirmation: "Secretary Chen, you are still as smart as before."

Secretary Chen was delighted when he heard this, knowing that he had made the right bet.

Following Ning Nanxue is much better than following Fu Chen.

"Thank you for the compliment, President Ning. Everything I do is to repay your trust and reward." He paused, his tone more firm.

"Please rest assured, Mr. Ning. I, Chen, will do my utmost to serve you wholeheartedly and will never let you down."

Ning Nanxue nodded with satisfaction. She admired Secretary Chen's sense of urgency and intelligence very much.

This is the kind of person she needs: smart, capable, and able to assess the situation and use it for her benefit.