After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash
Chapter 175: On Your Side

Chapter 175: Chapter 175: On Your Side

"What are you implying?" Shen Jinci asked indifferently.

Shen Zhaoli stood up and slowly walked in front of Shen Jinci. "You were also cool and reserved in the past, but fundamentally gentle and refined. You had more of a scholar-like quality compared to Li Sihe, not this ruthless person you have become."

"More importantly, you were raised as the Shen Family’s designated heir from a young age. Even to this day, nurtured by the Shen Family, you should not have adopted this personality that loves power over beauty."

Shen Zhaoli came to a halt in front of Shen Jinci, staring directly at him and said through gritted teeth, "But I don’t care who you are, Shen Jinci. I know you still cannot completely trust me, but for me, no matter who you are, I will stand by your side."

The killing intent that had just surged in Shen Jinci’s heart gradually dissipated with Shen Zhaoli’s words.

He slightly curled his lips and said coldly, "People change. Since we’ve had dinner, you should leave now."

Having said that, he ignored Shen Zhaoli and stood up to leave.

Meanwhile, at Galaxy Headquarters.

Zhuang Jie Ning had been waiting in the chairman’s office for a long time, already two hours late according to the time she and Lu Zhonian had agreed on.

Zhuang Jie Ning was no fool; she could tell that Lu Zhonian was intentionally intimidating her.

"Secretary Wang..." She nervously looked toward the silent special assistant, forcing a smile, "When will my cousin arrive?"

"President Lu is temporarily held up by some matters; he urged Ms. Zhuang not to worry, he will come," Secretary Wang spoke evasively, which only increased her anxiety.

Zhuang Jie Ning’s smile became even more strained. Biting her lower lip, she suppressed her anger and forced a smile, "Alright, I’ll wait."

Finally, footsteps were heard from outside the door.

Zhuang Jie Ning could hardly contain her excitement as she looked over.

The man entering was dressed in a long black suit, with a pale yet composed and firm face. His movements exuded a calculated calmness. His features were not particularly delicate, but combined, they were pleasant and dignified, clearly marking him as a formidable figure to contend with.

Now in his thirties, Lu Zhonian, unlike the other young heirs, had long been immersed in the business world, ranking as a top figure in the Beijing Circle.

In terms of demeanor and authority, only Shen Jinci could match him.

Zhuang Jie Ning stood up, uneasily beginning, "Cousin..."

Lu Zhonian’s expression was bland as he looked at Zhuang Jie Ning, "You are my distant cousin?"

Secretary Wang thoughtfully left the room.

Pleasure crossed Zhuang Jie Ning’s face, and she nodded repeatedly, "Yes, that’s right, cousin, you must help me."

Lu Zhonian sat down on a nearby sofa, his custom suit accentuating his tall, superior stature.

He stayed quiet for a moment, blatantly studying Zhuang Jie Ning. After a long pause, he retracted his gaze, smiled, and said sarcastically, "Your grandfather was also a legendary figure, quite the hero. How come he has a granddaughter like you?"

Zhuang Jie Ning’s face felt like it was on fire, but needing help, she dared not show any dissatisfaction and could only smile, "President Lu...I was merely raised as a sheltered girl; naturally, I’m not comparable to my grandfather who was a master strategist. But I am still Zhuang’s daughter."

Her meaning was clear; regardless of everything, Lu Zhonian owed it to her family to help, given the Zhuang Family’s favor to the Lu Family.

"Zhuang Jie Ning, are you threatening me?" Lu Zhonian’s voice was rough and deep, filled with a narrative texture, quite the contrast from his appearance, but somehow harmoniously aligned.

His voice now carried a subtle coerciveness, causing Zhuang Jie Ning’s face to pale.

"Cousin, I didn’t mean it like that... it’s just... Bian Yue is deliberately out to get me! I just accidentally leaked a teaser of ’Shengshi Yan’, and she would not let it go. Even leveraging Shen Jinci, she attempted to vent her anger on the Li Family, leaving me no choice but to turn to you," Zhuang Jie Ning said, a wronged expression on her face.

Lu Zhonian looked at her coldly and chuckled, "So, you ’accidentally’ took the teaser from Huang Xin and ’accidentally’ posted it online causing severe repercussions? Are you treating me as a fool?"

Zhuang Jie Ning’s heart tightened, realizing she couldn’t easily brush off the matter. She said shakily, "Yes! I just despise Bian Yue and wanted to teach her a lesson. Now that things have gotten out of hand, I don’t know how to wrap this up! Cousin, the Zhuang family has indeed favored you; please, for the sake of my grandfather, help me resolve this!"

Lu Zhonian’s expression was unchanged, and his smile disappeared as he watched the restless Zhuang Jie Ning, "How exactly do you expect me to help you?"

Zhuang Jie Ning’s expression turned fierce, "You just need to completely terminate all collaborations with ’Shengshi Yan’, and claim publicly that it was Bian Yue who caused significant losses to Galaxy by staging everything by herself. Regardless of the truth, no video platform will dare employ her or Honey anymore!"

Lu Zhonian looked at the vicious expression on Zhuang Jie Ning’s face, and then narrowed his eyes, "I cannot do that."

Zhuang Jie Ning became agitated again, this time, walking up to Lu Zhonian and knelt before him, "Cousin! Our Zhuang Family has done you favors! Are you intending to repay kindness with ingratitude?"

Zhuang Jie Ning was relentless, willing to sacrifice the longstanding goodwill between the Zhuang and Lu families for her selfish desires.

Lu Zhonian had always steered clear of malicious women.

But, as Zhuang Jie Ning stated, he still had to consider the Zhuang Family’s pride.

"There is only one way I will help you."

Zhuang Jie Ning widened her eyes, eagerly looking at Lu Zhonian, "Cousin, tell me, and I will listen to you."

"I will invite Bian Yue to dine with you. At the table, I will help you in asking Bian Yue for forgiveness. She might let off the Li Family and you considering my request."

After Lu Zhonian finished speaking, Zhuang Jie Ning collapsed completely.

She looked at Lu Zhonian in disbelief, quite puzzled, "Why? Why would you do this? You are the head of the Lu Family! Why should you apologize to Bian Yue?"

"It’s you who will be apologizing to Bian Yue."

Lu Zhonian looked at the Zhuang Jie Ning kneeling at his feet, his eyes empty, "Zhuang Jie Ning, I am a businessman, not a philanthropist. I cannot let my business suffer huge losses just for you. Considering your grandfather, I can set up the meeting for you, but you need to think it through yourself."

Zhuang Jie Ning felt her heart sinking; head bowed, her fists clenched, filled with reluctance...

In the afternoon, Bian Yue was handling online public opinion at Honey, everything was progressing positively.

Near evening, Bian Yue received a call from Xinghe Assistant Secretary Wang, who invited her to Xiangjiang Hotel to have dinner with Lu Zhonian.