Zhou Ming sipped his tea, while a middle-aged man came downstairs, saying as he walked, "Dad, has our company's project really fallen through?"
"That project is the culmination of countless hours of our hard work and is crucial to the company's future development. We can't let it fall apart like this."
“Since it was Third Sister who offended Mr. Chu, I think Third Sister should apologize to Mr. Chu and get his forgiveness.”
"My third sister is a member of the family and should work for the family company."
Just then, Zhou Yahan walked into the villa carrying her bag and said, "Boss, what you're saying is a bit heartless."
"Do I own a single share in the family company? Do I receive any dividends? I have nothing. Why should I apologize to that so-called 'Mr. Chu'? He's nothing!"
Upon seeing Zhou Yahan enter, Zhou Ming's face darkened: "Where did you go last night? You finally came home, reeking of alcohol. You went out drinking again. Do you even have the demeanor of a girl?"
"I stayed at a friend's house for one night," Zhou Yahan said softly, sitting on the sofa.
Zhou Ming didn't dwell on what happened last night, but went straight to the point: "When did you offend Mr. Chu?"
Who is Mr. Chu?
Zhou Ming: "All I know is that his name is Chu Fang, and he is in charge of the projects that our company is cooperating on. Whether our company can develop further depends entirely on Chu Fang, and you... it seems that you have offended Mr. Chu Fang."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yahan nodded and said, "I know a man named Chu Fang. To be more precise, I offended Chu Fang's fiancée and his parents. I think it must be him."
As she answered her father's question, Zhou Yahan was startled.
Chu Fang's strength was far greater than she had imagined. Her family's company was a listed company, and every move they made was extraordinary. Yet Chu Fang was able to influence the operation of her family's company and their most urgent and promising project.
It is clear that Chu Fang was no ordinary wealthy man.
"Hmm... Zhong Tingyue, you've found a good husband."
Zhou Ming said to Zhou Yahan in a tone that left no room for refusal: "You must obtain Mr. Chu's forgiveness and get him to reach an agreement with our company."
A hint of fear flickered in Zhou Yahan's eyes. Her father had treated her this way since she was a child, and she was still afraid when she faced him again.
Zhou Yahan didn't want to apologize or bow down to Zhong Tingyue. Immediately, she had the thought of rebellion, but she couldn't speak when faced with her father's emotionless eyes.
"No, I can't do this."
A rebellious spirit, which she didn't know she possessed, met her father's gaze and said, "I will not apologize."
Zhou Ming frowned, just as he was suppressing his daughter, when his phone rang. He answered the call and heard the other end say, "Mr. Zhou, great news! Fantastic news! Our client has agreed to cooperate with our company. We can sign the contract anytime you have time."
He hung up the phone after saying that.
Upon hearing this news, Zhou Yahan's older brother said to her, "Alright, you don't need to apologize, this matter is resolved."
Zhou Ming said slowly, "Since you have no intention of contributing to the family company, then don't expect to get a single penny from me in the future. If you're so tough, then don't spend my money."
“If you don’t give me the money, I’ll go get it myself.” Zhou Yahan said something surprising. “Since I can get Chu Fang to cooperate with our company, I also have ways to make Chu Fang cancel the cooperation again, and I can even make Chu Fang ruin our company.”
She didn't know how to please Chu Fang, nor did she have the face to do so. But she knew how to make Chu Fang dislike her, even hate her. Once he hated her to a certain extent, Chu Fang would definitely be unable to resist messing with her company.
"Dad, you now have two choices. First, I'll have Chu Fang cancel his cooperation with our company again, and you won't give me any more money. Second, I want five percent of the company's shares, and the cooperation will continue. What do you plan to choose?"
Zhou Yahan could guess Chu Fang's thoughts. Perhaps after what he said last night, he had forgiven her and agreed to continue cooperating with her family's company. She was taking advantage of this to ask her father for what she wanted.
The eldest son of the Zhou family, standing nearby, added in a louder voice: "Third brother, how could you talk to your father like that? Apologize to your father right now."
“Dad, I’m sorry.” Zhou Yahan bowed her head and apologized, “But… I did nothing wrong. You gave my eldest brother and fourth brother 10 percent of the shares, while my second sister and I didn’t get a single share. That’s unreasonable and unfair.”
"I only want five percent of the shares, and I guarantee that the company's projects will proceed normally."
Zhou Yahan's second sister is introverted and timid, and dares not ask Zhou Ming for shares.
She needed to take advantage of her drunkenness and boldness to demand benefits, otherwise she couldn't guarantee that she would be able to continue to oppose her biological father after this period.
Zhou Ming stared at his third daughter: "Are you threatening me?"
“No.” Zhou Yahan shook her head. “I just hope that you will treat me fairly, considering that I am also your flesh and blood.”
As for family ties, she no longer hopes for them; she only wants what she desires.
"Alright, I agree," Zhou Ming said in a deep voice, "but you must guarantee the cooperation will proceed smoothly, otherwise..."
"I will do anything to earn Chu Fang's forgiveness, even if it means kowtowing."
Zhou Ming stared at her intently for a moment, then went upstairs.
“Third brother, you… ” The eldest son of the Zhou family pointed at her.
"What do you mean 'you'? What do I mean 'me'?" Zhou Yahan rolled her eyes. "I'm only taking five percent of the shares, which is already a bargain for you."
After a pause, she said to the maid, "Oh, Aunt Chen, I'm thirsty. Please pour me a bowl of soup and bring it to my room."
After saying that, she went upstairs to her bedroom, sat in front of her dressing table, looked at herself in the mirror, hesitated for a few seconds, and then sent a message to Chu Fang.
[Zhou Yahan: Thank you.]
Not long after, the maid brought out the clear soup. She hugged the soup, and tears streamed down her face again, falling into the bowl.
Zhou Yahan wiped away her tears and took a sip of soup: "It's so damn salty!"
... ...
In the studio, Chu Fang looked at Zhong Tingyue, who was swaying gracefully as she walked out of the office, and asked him, "Have you resolved that matter?"
“It’s resolved,” Chu Fang replied. “Ms. Zhong, what are you thinking? Zhou Yahan treated you so well, and you repay kindness with ingratitude.”
"Is it okay if I want to?"
"Okay." Chu Fang shrugged. "As long as you're happy, anything is fine."
"However... Zhou Yahan is no pushover, you know? When she got home, she used my name to manipulate the company's cooperation, forcing Zhou Ming to give her five percent of the shares." Chu Fang sighed at this point, "Ruthless, impressive."
That kind of boldness is something only ordinary people can do.
Zhong Tingyue asked, "How does her using your name affect you?"
"If you're just faking it and then selling dog meat, you'll only blame the vendors. Who'll bother the dog and the sheep?" Chu Fang replied.
"Then don't expose her," Zhong Tingyue said.
Watching that beautiful figure head towards the office, Chu Fang shook his head, leaned on his workstation, and softly hummed, "You're always too soft-hearted, too soft-hearted, carrying all the problems on your own..."
He hummed a song while downloading the Douyin app, and after downloading it, he opened Yang Meina's live stream.
Lately, he's been watching Yang Meina's live streams, not because the streams are entertaining, but because Chang Shen's sycophantic behavior disgusts him, and the more disgusted he is, the more he wants to watch.
It's a contradiction!
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