Chapter 393: A long-planned kidnapping
The news that Lan Yinqiu had offended Meng Anran quickly spread in the Beijing circle. Many companies that had business dealings with Chuanhe Media withdrew their investments or cancelled their cooperation in order to protect themselves.
Who in the Beijing circle hasn’t heard of Meng Anran’s name?
He founded Ruiming Chip Company and Yandu Hotel at the age of 16, left the Lu family with nothing at the age of 17, and officially took over Ruiming and Yandu at the age of 18. In five years, he developed the two companies to the top of the industry.
Their abilities and means are frighteningly strong, and they own a high proportion of shares in dozens of small-scale enterprises, covering industries ranging from high-tech industries, services, gaming media, film and television media, etc.
Of the three largest corporations at the top of Beijing's pyramid, Ruiming Group is hers, and the chairman of Yunduan Group is her childhood sweetheart. Even Song Xu, the current CEO of rival Lihai Group, has a good relationship with her.
Not to mention, there is Hengyi Group, which is rising with the Lu Group as its foundation. CEO Duan Jingyao is her friend, and Chairman Lu Heng is her former elder brother.
If you offend her, you probably won't want to stay in Beijing anymore.
If you don't understand how terrifying her power is, it only means that this person is not qualified enough to break into the upper class circle.
"Asshole! Who told you to mess with Meng Anran? You're such a clueless idiot!"
Tong Yingjie's face flushed with anger after receiving the news. He immediately called Lan Yinqiu to accuse him: "You've been living too comfortably, haven't your brains become rusty? Do you think you can offend Meng Anran?!"
Being scolded, Lan Yinqiu felt aggrieved and unconvinced: "A 23-year-old girl, after all, she still relies on others to protect her, how capable can she be?"
In Lan Yinqiu's eyes, Meng Anran was just lucky enough to grow up in the Lu family and be with Qin Mu.
If she was really a young lady from the Beijing circle, why would she lower her status and enter the entertainment industry to write songs?
Tong Yingjie was so angry that his chest was choked with anger. "Use your empty brain! Don't you understand by now?
"No matter what Meng Anran is like, it's as easy for the people around her to bring down Chuanhe as it is to crush an ant! If you offend her, you're pushing Chuanhe Media into the fire pit!"
Lan Yinqiu had no words to refute. She had never expected the situation to develop to its current state.
"Hurry up and go apologize to Meng Anran!"
Tong Yingjie was so angry that his voice was shaking. He had always indulged Lan Yinqiu to the point of lawlessness, and now he had suddenly caused such a big trouble for him.
"I will take back your position as chairman. From now on, you should stay at home and be your rich wife. Don't cause any trouble for me!"
"But……"
Lan Yinqiu wanted to speak up to argue.
Tong Yingjie interrupted directly: "No buts! Removing you will give the company a glimmer of hope. Unless, you don't want the comfortable life you have now!"
Lan Yinqiu immediately shut up and accepted Tong Yingjie's arrangement.
…
After lunch, guests arrive at the hotel one after another. The bridesmaids and groomsmen must accompany the bride and groom throughout the entire process and assist in receiving the guests.
The call came suddenly. Meng Anran exchanged glances with Qin Mu beside her. The other party nodded slightly, and she left temporarily and found a secluded corner.
After the call was connected, Xiao Li's voice, a mixture of three parts anger and seven parts speechless, came out: "Boss, Lan Yinqiu came to the company and said he wanted to apologize to you. He brought some gifts, but they don't look worth even as much as your water cup."
"Really?" Meng Anran smiled.
Recalling the last time he met Lan Yinqiu, he saw the diamond ring on her ring finger that was as big as a pigeon egg. The words "the gift is small but the thought is great" were obviously unreasonable when applied to Lan Yinqiu.
It's obvious that they are not sincere.
"It seems that she hasn't reflected on her actions enough. Let her go back." She said lightly, but her meaning was firm.
"I understand." Xiao Li had been with Meng Anran for several years and had long learned to see through the surface to the essence. He instantly understood what Meng Anran meant.
After the call was disconnected, he glanced at the gift bags with disdain, then returned his gaze to Lan Yinqiu, whose face was filled with the word "humiliation".
"Please go back, Director Lan. The boss said this incident affected her best friend's wedding, and she's not going to let it go."
He gestured towards the door, and when Lan Yinqiu was about to leave, he deliberately instructed the employee who was leading the way in, "Don't bring anyone in from now on. Ruiming Group doesn't accept garbage."
Hearing this, Lan Yinqiu paused slightly, his face turned pale and blue, and his hand unconsciously tightened the strap of the shopping bag.
Damn it, how dare a mere assistant humiliate her like this!
A bully who relies on the power of others!
Seeing Xiao Li's reply of [Resolved], Meng Anran's red lips curled up in a satisfied arc, and her mood became much better.
The wedding started smoothly. The bodyguards surrounded the hotel tightly inside and outside, and there were no loopholes.
Guests gathered on the beach, waiting for the ceremony to begin.
The melodious violin sound gradually faded, and the emcee, wearing a well-fitting suit, walked onto the stage with a smile on his face, holding a microphone.
The guests also stopped chatting and took their seats one after another.
"Dear distinguished guests, today we gather in this sea sprinkled with diamonds by God, not to witness love—"
The emcee paused, then winked playfully, "Instead, we came to witness a 'long-planned' legal kidnapping!"
Everyone was stunned, and the bodyguards on the sidelines quickly went on alert.
Only Liuzhi laughed while holding up her wedding dress.
"Now, please welcome the mastermind, Mr. Ming Jing, with applause."
When the familiar name was read out, everyone realized that this was the host's unique speaking style.
Smiles returned to everyone's faces, and applause rang out one after another to welcome Ming Jing, who was dressed exquisitely and outstandingly.
"And the 'hostage' he kidnapped with 'half of his fortune'—Miss Willow!"
Liu Zhi appeared holding her father's arm. She glanced at her mother who was standing quite far away and waved quickly, "Mom! Come here!"
Mother Liu was stunned for a moment, "Stop making trouble, go with your dad."
Liu Zhi frowned in displeasure, "You are my mother, you gave birth to me and raised me. How can you not accompany me on this journey when I get married?"
"But..." Mother Liu hesitated. She had never seen a daughter get married holding her mother's hand.
"Hurry up!" Liuzhi let go of his father and went straight over to pull his mother over.
Holding her mother's left hand and her father's right hand, as she walked along this road, in front of her stood the lover who would accompany her for the rest of her life.
Her best friend followed behind her and helped her adjust the hem of her wedding dress, like she was her strongest support.
A happy smile bloomed on Willow's face.
After handing their beloved daughter's hand to Ming Jing, Father and Mother Liu stepped down.
The ceremony continued, and the master of ceremonies pulled out an exaggerated scroll, "Mr. Ming Jing, are you willing to sign this 'unequal treaty'? Including but not limited to:
“First, I will always admit defeat to Miss Liuzhi’s fist and kick skills;
“Second, she was allowed to keep a Call duck at home;
"third……"
The emcee suddenly tore up the scroll and said, "Forget it, the contract is too long. Just tell me if you're willing or not."
There was constant laughter at the scene. Looking around the entire business circle, they had never seen such an interesting wedding ceremony.
Meng Anran, who was standing by, held her forehead helplessly.
What a mistake! She should have reviewed the emcee's lines as well!
But... she looked at the bright smile on Liuzhi's face and unconsciously curled the corners of her lips.
It's not bad now.
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