Upon hearing Ruan Qing'an's voice, Ruan's father suddenly looked up and saw the petite girl standing at the door of the conference room, her chin slightly raised, as if she was born to stand on the clouds and look down on all living beings.

Luo Yuming stood behind her, his slender fingers gently supporting Ruan Qing'an's waist to prevent her from falling. His dark eyes lifted slightly as he looked at the people in the conference room.

It's like a vicious dog that follows its owner around...

The entire conference room fell silent. No one had expected Ruan Qing'an to show up. Ruan's father's face also turned grim: "Ruan Qing'an, this is a shareholders' meeting. Who let you in?!"

"That's really interesting. Why can't I, as a shareholder, attend the shareholders' meeting? Dad, are your people incompetent? They can't even keep track of the shareholders who are attending."

Mr. Ruan scoffed, "I'm your father. How come I didn't know you were a shareholder? Stop fooling around."

Just as Mr. Ruan was about to call security, Ruan Qing'an raised his phone and said, "My mother left behind a share transfer agreement. After her death, the 12% of Hongyuan Group shares she held belonged to me. I wonder if this percentage is enough for me to participate?"

Mr. Ruan's face darkened: "How come I didn't know?"

"My mom already prepared the electronic contract."

Ruan Qing'an shrugged, showed the phone to the other shareholders, and then put it away. Looking at her father's face, which alternated between pale and flushed, she chuckled, "Sir, times have changed—"

The drawn-out voice was full of harsh sarcasm.

But whether Nguyen's father is happy or not, as long as Nguyen Thanh An holds the 12% stake, she is eligible to participate.

Under the cold gaze of her father, Ruan Qing'an's smile deepened as she sat down in her seat. Luo Yuming followed her, standing behind Ruan Qing'an and meeting her father's eyes.

Mr. Ruan pointed at Luo Yuming and said to Ruan Qing'an, "Ruan Ruan, you have your mother's shares, so Dad will keep you here. But what right does Luo Yuming have to participate?"

"Him..."

Ruan Qing'an paused, then smiled radiantly. Suddenly, she grabbed Luo Yuming and pulled him close, almost forcibly, to her side. With a casual and nonchalant attitude, she kissed him on the cheek.

The next moment, Luo Yuming's pupils suddenly contracted—it was a soft, petal-like touch, as gentle as the layers of clouds sleeping on the rooftops in the sky...

But the willful and spoiled young lady seemed completely unconcerned about what she had done, turning her head to look at the stunned crowd.

"My dad can bring the guys he's had affairs with here, so why can't I bring my lover for fun?"

It was practically a blatant attempt to reveal Ruan Tiantian's name. Her smile was almost about to crumble, but Ruan Qing'an's smile remained unchanged, his leaden-gray eyes fixed on her with a chilling gaze.

Just as Ruan Tiantian was about to speak, she was suddenly thrust into a dangerous dark green vortex. Luo Yuming was standing behind Ruan Qing'an, his long arms resting on the armrests of the chair, almost encircling the petite girl, and he was looking up at her.

A sense of fear welled up inside her, and seeing that her father was about to say something, Ruan Tiantian instinctively grabbed him: "Dad, it's okay."

"...Okay, I'll listen to you, Sweetie."

Mr. Ruan snorted coldly, stood in front of the shareholders again, and continued, "Then I will take over. Ruan Ruan will serve as my general manager and begin to handle company affairs, taking charge of business negotiations."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing'an's eyes grew cold.

Business negotiations?

This old man really knows how to pave the way for his beloved daughter. This is the place where Ruan Tiantian can meet various business partners the fastest, and where her father can also help her get ahead.

The other shareholders had no objections, but Ruan Qing'an raised his hand: "Wait a minute, since my sister can immediately take on the position of general manager, she must be very familiar with the current situation, right?"

"I wouldn't say, but I did prepare for it."

"Then I have a question, and I hope my sister can answer it."

Ruan Qingan asked sincerely, "Does your sister know what business cooperation Hongyuan Group is most eager to sign right now?"

Ruan Tiantian was taken aback. She had been studying basic knowledge these days and hadn't learned about the specifics of the group.

In the instant she fell silent, Ruan Qingan spoke up: "It's an import business with the Norman family. They're not very keen on continuing the cooperation right now, but this area is very profitable, so they can't just leave it alone."

"Ah...yes, that makes sense."

Ruan Tiantian chimed in, "After I became the general manager, I also wanted to deal with this matter first to make the group profitable."

Ruan Qingan continued, "However, the Norman family used to cooperate with us very well. Why did they suddenly change? The reason is also very important: who are our competitors?"

"Hmm... I think so too, you're right."

Only Ruan Qing'an's rational and logical voice remained in the meeting room, accompanied by Ruan Tiantian's agreement. It was as if she was guiding her thinking in a classroom. The shareholders who hadn't paid attention before subconsciously looked up and all looked at Ruan Qing'an.

When did this good-for-nothing bastard change?

It wasn't until Ruan Tiantian realized that her train of thought had been completely led astray that she hurriedly came to her senses: "Ruan Ruan!"

"I am the general manager, I will handle this!"

Ruan Qingan stood up, her eyes filled with pity: "I really want to say, 'Keep going, sister,' but my conscience isn't dead, so I can't say it, dear sister."

"Our business partnership with the Norman family is extremely important, so why don't we use that as a basis for a bet?"

Mr. Ruan frowned and interrupted, "This is not child's play."

Ruan Qing'an scoffed: "But isn't your decision childish enough, Dad? If you don't like it, why not increase the stakes? That would make it more interesting."

Meeting the gazes of Ruan Tiantian and her father, Ruan Qing'an placed his hands on the table, his aura suddenly escalating, instantly silencing the entire conference room.

She smiled and said, "Let's bet on who can secure the business partnership with the Norman family. If you lose, then leave the company and go back to school. If I lose—"

“I’m giving up 12% of the shares.”

Ruan Tiantian's eyes widened suddenly. Before her father could speak, she stared intently at Ruan Qing'an: "Ruan Ruan, you're all adults now. You have to keep your word."

"Of course, let's see who's better then, sister."

Ruan Qingan nodded and smiled slightly, then stood up.

After seeing Ruan Qing'an and Luo Yuming leave the conference room, Ruan Tiantian subconsciously grabbed the table and gasped for breath.

A full 12% of the shares!

Ruan Qing'an only came up with this bet because she was acting impulsively. With her father's help behind her, how could she possibly lose?

Meanwhile, inside the office building elevator outside the conference room.

Only Ruan Qing'an and Luo Yuming stood in the elevator. Looking at her beautiful profile, Luo Yuming was silent for a moment: "Miss, I feel like you are different from before."

"Really? That's because you don't know me."

Ruan Qing'an glanced at him, still arrogant and disdainful.

Luo Yuming's gaze, however, unconsciously fell on those bright red lips. He paused, then asked, "Aren't you afraid of losing?"

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and Ruan Qing'an stepped out, her steps unwavering: "We won't lose, just you wait and see."

She walked quickly, but with unwavering determination.

Luo Yuming lagged behind, watching Ruan Qing'an's retreating figure, and finally smiled. He covered half of his face, his eyes darkening.

It seems I never really knew her before...

Just as Luo Yuming was about to follow Ruan Qing'an into the car, his phone rang urgently, and a female voice came from the other end: "Hello, Brother Luo!"

"What's wrong?"

"I can't get through to Cheng Yue on the phone!"