Chapter 19

Leng Qingqiu was called back by her parents with a phone call.

"Father, Mother."

The room was already prepared with a meal.

"Hmm, you're back." Leng Tianhao gestured: "Sit, let's talk."

Leng Tianhao and his wife, along with Leng Qingqiu, sat down to eat.

Leng Tianhao had a stern expression, not because he was unhappy, but because he was usually a very serious person.

Today, he surprisingly picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and gave it to Leng Qingqiu, which surprised her.

Leng Qingqiu felt a warmth in her heart: "Thank you, Father."

Leng Tianhao smiled: "I heard that Lu Chengwen caused a disturbance at your company today? He ruined a deal for you?"

Leng Qingqiu nodded: "Actually, he helped me."

"Oh? How so?"

"That Jiao Shiheng is a fraud. He bribed one of my vice presidents in charge of audits and tampered with the audit materials. Brother Chengwen somehow found out about this and went to beat him up."

Leng Tianhao laughed: "Jiao Shiheng, his project is worth over 20 billion, right? That was a close call! Now, our Leng family can't afford to be tied up with 20 billion in cash again; it would be a fatal blow to our family. This cash must be profitable, or we might not be able to turn things around."

"I'm sorry, it was my mistake in judgment." Leng Qingqiu slightly bowed her head, very politely.

Leng Tianhao waved his hand: "I'm not blaming you. But if you couldn't see the problem with this project, how did Lu Chengwen find out?"

"I don't know." Leng Qingqiu said: "He seems careless, but he's actually very meticulous. Sometimes his methods are quite dirty. I'm not surprised he could do this."

Leng Tianhao nodded in agreement.

"Lu Chengwen is a remarkable person. If he can stabilize himself in the future, he will be a significant force in the industry."

Leng Tianhao continued: "The engagement is set for the tenth day of next month. You should be prepared."

Leng Qingqiu fell silent.

Leng's mother quickly gave Leng Tianhao a piece of food to show her affection.

Leng Tianhao is the chairman, although he has given Leng Qingqiu the authority to be the executive president, most of the shares of Qianfeng Group are still in Leng Tianhao's hands.

This is a common management model in large families.

So, while Leng Qingqiu is the most powerful person in the company, the most influential person at home is always Leng Tianhao.

Leng's mother knows that Leng Qingqiu is extremely resistant to this marriage alliance. Both of them have fiery tempers and want to have the final say, and they have already argued many times over this matter.

She is very worried that they will argue again today.

Leng Tianhao said: "Don't blame me for being heartless. The Leng family is on the brink of survival. Although you have done well in recent years, we have never managed to turn things around. The company has too many deep-rooted problems. You have worked hard."

"I'm not tired. I have confidence that I can lead Qianfeng back to its peak."

"Um, I believe you." Leng Tianhao said: "So, the support of the Lu family is indispensable. You need to get engaged as soon as possible. Once you become part of the Lu family, everything will be different. The situation you face will be much easier to handle. And the Lu family will lend a hand, at least we won't have to worry about a financial collapse."

Leng Qingqiu put down her chopsticks, and Leng's mother immediately became nervous.

"I won't get engaged to Brother Chengwen."

Sure enough, those words were spoken.

Leng's mother quickly looked at Leng Tianhao, who was also unhappy and put down his chopsticks.

"How many times have I told you? A great person doesn't get bogged down by trivialities. You are my daughter, Leng Tianhao, and the president of Qianfeng Group! Not a secretary in a small company! Do you think you can meet a boy in a tracksuit who loves fitness, skateboarding, and rock music at a party and get married for so-called 'love'?"

"Your marriage is related to the survival of the company and the rise and fall of the family. Hundreds of people are looking at you. One correct choice is more useful than working hard for thirty years. Don't you understand this?"

Leng Qingqiu had a blank expression: "You misunderstood. This time, it's not that I disagree, but that Lu Chengwen disagrees."

Leng Tianhao and Leng's mother were stunned.

Leng's mother blurted out: "He disagrees? What happened? He has been pursuing you for three years, how can he suddenly disagree? What did you do? Did you... let a man know?"

"No."

"Then why?"

Leng's mother was anxious: "He likes you so much, how can he suddenly disagree?"

"I don't know."

Leng Tianhao angrily said: "Did you deliberately offend him and now use this as an excuse?"

"Father, is that my style?"

Leng Tianhao was taken aback.

That's true, his daughter doesn't like to use tricks.

She is very strategic in big matters but is definitely not a girl full of petty schemes.

Playing such a small trick is not Leng Qingqiu's style.

"Then what is it?"

Leng Qingqiu said: "I said, I don't know. He now... really hates me."

"Hates!?"

"Yes." Leng Qingqiu felt very frustrated, sad, and had to control her expression.

"He now acts as if he can't stand being near me, even hoping we never meet again."

Leng's mother panicked: "How could... this happen?"

Leng Tianhao said: "When I was at the Lu family's place the day before yesterday, I noticed something was off with that boy. There is indeed a problem."

Leng Tianhao thought for a moment: "I will investigate this matter. You, be more proactive and get closer to him. As a girl, you need to be more flexible and not always have a 'keep away' face. He has feelings for you, it will be easy to win him back."

Leng Qingqiu shook her head: "I'm afraid it won't be that easy. In any case, with or without the Lu family, I will lead Qianfeng back to its peak. Please rest assured, Father."

Leng Qingqiu stood up and left the table.

"I'm full, you two enjoy your meal."

Leng Tianhao, seeing his daughter giving him a cold look, suppressed his anger: "If you two cannot get engaged by the tenth day of next month, I will convene a board meeting and rehire an executive president. Choose between freedom and your career."

Leng Qingqiu stood at the door for a few seconds, said nothing, and left.

Lu Chengwen found out from a phone call that while he was in jail, Xu Xuejiao had already alleviated Jiang Shihan's mother's condition.

When Jiang Shihan heard that Lu Chengwen was in the police station, she immediately wanted to bring a lawyer to bail him out, but Xu Xuejiao stopped her.

Now, the person is saved, but unfortunately, he was tricked by Xu Xuejiao, the devil, for over 10 billion.

Finding Xu Xuejiao, Lu Chengwen was in a terrible mood.

Anyone, even the world's richest person, would be upset if they were tricked out of over 10 billion.

Lu Chengwen is not the world's richest person, and over 10 billion is a matter of life and death for the Lu family.

The total assets of the Lu family do not exceed 200 billion, and over 10 billion is a huge sum for ordinary people and a significant amount for the Lu family.

Fortunately, it wasn't a cash loss. If it were a cash loss of over 10 billion, the Lu family might have a cash flow problem.

If it's just the loss of a pharmaceutical company's shares, it can still be accepted.

Sitting in a business coffee shop with Xu Xuejiao, Lu Chengwen was amazed.

Xu Xuejiao was dressed nothing like a new generation leader of a wealthy family.

Leng Qingqiu always wears business attire and evening gowns, always elegant and neat.

Chen Mengyun prefers more traditional clothing, often wearing qipaos or hanfu, but most of the time, she is also in business attire and high-end fashion.

Only Xu Xuejiao.

She rarely involves herself in business, likes to travel and take photos, and dresses casually, with a bit of a carefree and spontaneous style.

Yesterday, she wore a JK uniform to visit the Chen family, and today she wore a pink girl's dress.

Xu Xuejiao had two ponytails and a lollipop in her mouth.

The beautiful pink princess dress highlighted her youthful vitality and innocence.

Her slender legs were in short socks and brown casual leather shoes, making her look playful and cute.

She was now looking at Lu Chengwen with a smug expression.

"Sign it, rich guy."

Lu Chengwen pulled over the contract, read it from beginning to end, and smiled bitterly: "In the future, when the media asks you what your most successful business deal was, remember this one."

"Hmm."

Watching Lu Chengwen read the contract carefully, Xu Xuejiao smiled slyly.

Ha! I want to see what excuse you will give me.

Lu Chengwen finished reading the contract and nodded: "No problem."

Xu Xuejiao was surprised: "No problem?"

"Yep."

Lu Chengwen picked up the pen and signed it quickly.

Then he handed the contract to Xu Xuejiao.

Xu Xuejiao didn't need to check; she had been watching. Lu Chengwen didn't cheat; he really signed his name and put his fingerprint on it.

At this moment, Xu Xuejiao didn't take the contract but stared at Lu Chengwen in shock, her mind reeling!

What a joke!?

What a joke is this guy playing!?

Because of a joke, he actually transferred over 17 billion in shares to me!?

Does he even know what he's doing?

In this world, even the world's richest person wouldn't do such a stupid thing!

Is this guy crazy, a fool, an idiot, a big moron!?

He could easily find an excuse, say it was a joke, and there would be no way to prove it!

Isn't he an expert at this?

Lu Chengwen, seeing Xu Xuejiao frozen in place, was also puzzled.

【Is this girl dumb? Why isn't she moving?】

"Hey? Hey?"

Lu Chengwen waved the contract: "Look at the contract, why are you staring at me?"

Xu Xuejiao frowned, took the contract, but still stared at Lu Chengwen's face.

At this moment, Xu Xuejiao didn't have the playful, mischievous, and cheerful expression she usually had.

Her cute and delicate face was serious and frightening.

She looked down at the signature spots, no problem.

That means, as long as she keeps this contract, today's net profit is over 17 billion!

This is just the profit on paper.

Taking