Chapter 244 Setting a Trap for Shen Ruofu
"Yingying, actually I..."
Ji Ying pressed down on the back of his hand, interrupting him from saying what he was about to say.
"Thank you for taking me into the Lin family back then and letting me know what 'home' is like. Regardless of blood ties, you are my most important family member."
Liang Yanchuan instantly understood the rejection hidden beneath her calm words.
He said no more, but smiled gently, took her hand in his, and said sincerely, "In my heart, we will always be family. From now on, whatever you need, just ask. Even if my abilities are limited, I will do my best."
“I know.” Ji Ying nodded.
"Let's go, the luggage is in the car, I'll take you to the airport."
She responded and followed him to the door.
As she placed her hand on the doorknob, Ji Ying paused, turning back to look at the sleeping figure on the hospital bed.
"Xiaxia, you have to wait for me."
...
Ji Ying and Jiang Ran arrived in Beijing late at night.
She didn't video chat with Liang Yizhi or send him a message, as if she wanted to sever ties with him in this decisive way.
After spending the night at the hotel, Jiang Ran rented a car the next day and, using the address provided by Xiao Chang, went to the company called "Huansheng Biotechnology".
Jiang Ran was downstairs, while Ji Ying went upstairs alone.
At the front desk, Ji Ying politely said, "Hello, I would like to find the person in charge of application approval here. It is about my friend's application for cell culture heart. There are some things I would like to discuss with him in person."
She spoke sincerely, but the receptionist only raised her eyelids, glanced at her, and even looked at her with a formulaic scrutiny.
Seeing that Ji Ying was dressed plainly, his tone became slightly contemptuous.
Do you have an appointment?
"No, but can I make an appointment now?"
The receptionist practically snorted, "You think this is some backwater restaurant, booking a banquet?"
Ji Ying patiently said, "Then at least tell me the process, what I need to do to meet your person in charge."
"The procedure is that if you don't have an appointment, you can't see us. If you do need an appointment, you're not qualified. Get out of here and don't damage our company's image."
The receptionist waved her hand impatiently, her tone becoming increasingly rude.
The moment she finished speaking, the contempt on her face suddenly changed, instantly transforming into utmost respect and humility.
Her gaze passed over Ji Ying and landed on the figure walking out of the elevator. She bowed deeply and said, "Hello, President Shen!"
Shen Ruofu usually ignored these greetings, but the figure standing next to the front desk today made her steps falter slightly.
Ji Ying looked at her, a faint smile on her lips, "Miss Chen, we meet again."
Shen Ruofu stopped, a brief look of surprise flashing across her face, before she gave a perfectly timed smile and spoke in a gentle and polite tone.
"It's Miss Ji, what a coincidence. Let's talk in the conference room, please come with me."
Ji Ying followed her to the conference room.
The conference room door closed, and arrogance immediately crept onto Shen Ruofu's brow.
"Now that you're here, I'll formally inform you that your friend's heart transplant application has been rejected due to failing the physical function test."
"Where exactly is it not up to standard?" Ji Ying pressed.
"Do I need to explain to you?" Shen Ruofu raised an eyebrow and sneered. "If you're so eager to save her, why don't you give her your own heart? Why bother coming here and causing trouble?"
Ji Ying seemed to be under her control, and dared not get angry at her, her tone even pleading.
"Miss Shen, please, my friend is in critical condition. Please tell me how to get him approved? I will cooperate immediately."
Looking at her groveling and easily bullied attitude, Shen Ruofu said sarcastically, "Do you think Beijing is some small place like yours? Huansheng's cutting-edge technology is reserved for high-ranking officials and nobles, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry is qualified to use it. The fact that we're willing to go through the procedures for her is already a favor to her. Get lost, and don't push your luck."
Ji Ying seemed to be provoked by her words, and her voice sounded very aggrieved.
"If the Shen family hadn't adopted you and given you the opportunity to receive an elite education, what right would you have to stand here today, categorizing people into different classes and belittling the lives of ordinary people?"
These words pierced Shen Ruofu's sore spot like a sharp blade; she hated it most when the other person mentioned her status as an adopted daughter.
"you!"
Shen Ruofu's face instantly darkened. She stopped talking to her and picked up her phone to call the front desk.
"Call security to the conference room and drag this unreasonable woman who is trying to steal our company secrets out!"
Several security guards arrived shortly afterward.
Two of them lifted Ji Ying up, one on each side.
"Where have I been being unreasonable? It's obvious that Shen Ruofu is two-faced. Let me go!"
"What happened?"
A deep male voice rang out from behind the crowd.
Several security guards quickly made way for him and respectfully greeted him, "Mr. Xu."
Xu Zhaoheng wore a simple white shirt with a dark suit jacket casually draped over his arm. Behind the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose were a pair of calm and wise eyes.
He walked into the conference room with a calm and composed gait.
"Zhaoheng, you've come at the right time. Someone is causing trouble here, and I'm dealing with it."
Shen Ruofu stepped forward and habitually took his arm.
Xu Zhaoheng's gaze swept lightly over the hand she had taken, and then his eyes met Ji Ying's in mid-air.
A fleeting, almost imperceptible, amusement crossed his eyes behind the glasses, so quick it seemed like an illusion.
Ji Ying pursed her lips almost imperceptibly.
Xu Zhaoheng gently pushed up his glasses, his voice carrying a clear coldness.
“Our ‘Newcomer Program’ is at a critical stage in applying for funding from a key national project. At this point, any negative public opinion, even just unfounded rumors, could cause the reviewers to question our professionalism and stability. So I have some doubts about the purpose of this lady’s unreasonable behavior at our company at this time.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Ruofu deliberately pretended to suddenly realize something.
"So that's what she was planning... I didn't even realize it. Ji Ying, you're so vicious."
Xu Zhaoheng looked at Ji Ying scrutinizingly, his tone very serious.
“This lady has already damaged our company’s image. Let me invite her to my office first, and I will personally… interrogate her.”
"Yes, Mr. Xu."
Two bodyguards carried Ji Ying to the office.
Xu Zhaoheng pulled his hand away from Shen Ruofu's and walked away.
"Zhaoheng!" Shen Ruofu called out anxiously, "What do you plan to do with her?"
Xu Zhao smiled indulgently. "Don't worry, I'm the most experienced at dealing with people who love to act. After all... I see you every day."
After saying that, she turned and walked towards her office without waiting for his reaction.
Shen Ruofu felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Just then, the receptionist rushed over to find her.
"Mr. Shen, Madam's car has arrived at the parking lot downstairs."
Shen Ruofu felt a sudden pang of inexplicable fear.
Regardless of whether Ji Ying was the missing daughter of the Shen family, Shen Ruofu's first instinct was that she could not let her adoptive mother meet with Ji Ying.
"Why is she coming at this time? Didn't you tell her when you called us? Are we that busy?"
After finishing her complaints, Shen Ruofu strode toward the elevator.
The door to the general manager's office closed.
Xu Zhaoheng casually tossed the coat he had been carrying on his arm onto the sofa, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and walked towards Ji Ying.
"Stop pretending and hand over the stuff."
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