Fu Chen snorted with a bit of disdain: "For Ning Nanxue's sake? Is Su Yao so kind?"
"Ah Chen, this is just a cover, a performance for Jiang Tingchen to see." Xu Zhiru explained, "Su Yao's plan is Jiang Tingchen. She wants to use the excuse of 'helping Ning Nanxue' to gain Jiang Tingchen's favor and ease the atmosphere between them. Think about it, Jiang Tingchen can't embarrass the Su family just because Su Yao helped Ning Nanxue's 'previous' company, right? Who knows, he might even have to remember Su Yao's favor."
She paused, noticing the subtle changes on Fu Chen's face, and continued, "In this way, the Su family has openly helped the Fu family and solved our immediate problem. Su Yao also gave Ning Nanxue a favor and earned some favor in front of Jiang Tingchen.
"If she can stabilize Jiang Tingchen's situation, or even get something from him, it will only be good for us, nothing bad."
"As for Ning Nanxue," Xu Zhiru's tone added a bit of coldness, "Now that Su Yao has Jiang Tingchen's special favor, she will naturally find a way to get Ning Nanxue away from him. By that time, Ning Nanxue will be so overwhelmed that she won't have time to think about the Fu family. This is a brilliant plan that kills two birds with one stone."
Xu Zhiru reached out and covered his hand: "Ah Chen, I know you are not happy. But right now, the most important thing is whether the Fu family can survive. As for reputation and credit, they are all just temporary fame."
"As long as the Fu family is still in your hands, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. If Su Yao wants to borrow this name, let her borrow it. We just need to get tangible benefits."
Fu Chen withdrew his hand, stood up, walked to the window, and left her with his back.
"As long as the Fu family can survive and the power is still in my hands, the title doesn't matter."
Xu Zhiru finally smiled. She walked over and gently put her arms around Fu Chen's waist from behind: "I knew that Ah Chen would agree. Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Her cheek rested against his back, and her voice was soft and gentle.
Su family.
Su Yao returned home and threw her handbag on the entrance cabinet. She felt a little absent-minded.
She changed her shoes and went into the living room, where Mrs. Su was sitting on the sofa flipping through a fashion magazine.
"Are you back? Look at you, who made you angry again?" Mrs. Su put down the magazine and looked at her daughter.
Su Yao sat down on the single sofa, grabbed a pillow and put it in her arms, and said weakly: "I met Xu Zhiru."
"Oh? What bad idea did she give you again?" Mrs. Su picked up the ginseng tea on the coffee table and took a sip.
Su Yao told all of Xu Zhiru's plans, including her plan to use Ning Nanxue's name to help the Fu family so as to take the opportunity to get close to Jiang Tingchen.
"...Mom, don't you think it would be too obvious to do this? Tingchen is very smart. If he figures out our plan, won't all our efforts be in vain?" Su Yao's tone was a little uncertain.
After listening to this, Mrs. Su put down the teacup and the room was silent for a few seconds.
"Yaoyao," Madam Su said in a low voice, "Do you think it's too explicit?"
Su Yao nodded: "yes a little, I'm afraid Jiang Tingchen will think I'm too utilitarian, and I'll do anything to curry favor with him."
Madam Su shook her head gently: "So what if it's too obvious? Are you afraid of others knowing about your feelings for Jiang Tingchen? Since the Su family has decided to help the Fu family, why not let everyone see clearly who you, Su Yao, are targeting in making this decision."
She looked at her daughter and continued, "Haven't you been worried about finding a good excuse to show Jiang Tingchen your value and your sincerity? Now it's here. Fu Corporation was Ning Nanxue's former company. Your Su family, despite past grudges, helped her in her time of need. Jiang Tingchen sees this 'kindness'. What will he think of it?"
"He will only think that you, Su Yao, are magnanimous and have a broad mind. Even if he starts to have doubts, as long as we perform this play beautifully and give enough favors, he will have to accept it." Mrs. Su said firmly.
"As for Ning Nanxue," Madam Su changed the subject, "she can't even take care of herself right now, and Jiang Tingchen is really distressed about her. If you can take advantage of this opportunity and intervene in a way that's less confrontational and more considerate, it might be more effective."
Su Yao remained silent, as if pondering her mother's words.
"Xu Zhiru's intentions aren't entirely right, but her proposal isn't completely useless to you. At least, she's offering you a way out." Madam Su picked up her teacup again. "The Fu family's mess is in tatters. Our Su family can lend a hand. It won't be a big deal for us, but it will make Jiang Tingchen look up to you. It's a good deal."
"Mom, do you mean that I should join forces with Xu Zhiru?" Su Yao asked.
"Why not?" Madam Su asked, "Aren't your goals the same? Xu Zhiru wants to secure her position as Mrs. Fu, and you want to take down Jiang Tingchen. Since your goals are the same, you can be more flexible in your methods. Just go ahead and do this. Mom will arrange everything for you later, and make sure Jiang Tingchen feels your 'true love, Su Yao.'"
Su Yao tightened her arms around the pillow. Her mother's words made the anxiety in her heart lessen.
Madam Su stood up, walked to Su Yao, and patted her shoulder gently: "Remember, Yaoyao, opportunities are found by people. Once you see it, don't shrink back."
Su Yao raised her eyes and met her mother's calm gaze. Madam Su added, "Let everyone see how much you, Su Yao, are willing to sacrifice for Jiang Tingchen."
Su Yao followed her mother's advice and decided to give it a try.
Some things have to be made known to everyone in order to show her "uniqueness" and let certain people see clearly who is more worthy between her and Ning Nanxue.
Within a few days, the business world was in an uproar.
Fu Group and Su Group officially announced a strategic cooperation.
The signing ceremony was attended by various media outlets and live-streamed online. For a time, the partnership dominated the city's commercial screens, media homepages, and even entertainment news.
"With the Su family's investment, is the Fu family saved?"
This type of title is flying everywhere, and the accompanying pictures are all of Su Yao and Fu Chen standing together at the signing ceremony, which is very imaginative.
Jiang Tingchen's fingertips swiped across the tablet, and the news headlines were more eye-catching than each other.
The document he was working on also stopped, and the air in the apartment became a little stuffy.
He originally wanted to suppress this matter, at least not let Xueer see it so soon.
"The Su family is making a big move this time." Ning Nanxue's voice came from behind him, sounding relatively calm.
She brought a glass of warm water and came over to sit next to him.
Jiang Tingchen put down the tablet and put his arm around her shoulders: "Xue'er..."
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