After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash
Chapter 177: Shared Interests

Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Shared Interests

Bian Yue saw in Lu Zhonian a sense of proud control after having weathered countless challenges.

He spoke these words, more like a statement.

Bian Yue leaned back in her chair, laughing lightly, "President Lu, my sample was leaked from Xinghe. If I really wanted to pursue responsibility, ultimately, the issue—whether it is because of Zhuang Jie Ning or the Li Family—stems from your inability to supervise, leading to losses for Honey. You don’t express any regret for the leak of the samples, and yet what right do you have to critique me here arbitrarily?"

As she concluded, the air was thick with tension.

Zhuang Jie Ning widened her eyes, deeply stirred by the complex feelings as she watched Bian Yue’s unreserved poise in front of Lu Zhonian.

But Lu Zhonian, on the contrary, chuckled, "Are you saying I lack oversight?"

"Isn’t that the case? You are the final decision-maker, all problems trace back to you. President Lu, I haven’t pursued Xinghe’s responsibility, but that doesn’t mean I think Xinghe is blameless. Now you turn around pretending to be impartial—I really don’t understand."

Bian Yue, having been tense these past few days, felt somewhat relieved speaking to this extent.

Amidst the varying expressions of Lu Zhonian and Zhuang Jie Ning, she continued, "So, President Lu, you shouldn’t be here to act as a mediator today; after all, Xinghe is also involved!"

Lu Zhonian remained composed, with a slight scrutinizing air, he slowly said, "Then, President Bian, what do you think I should do now?"

Bian Yue, unwavering, responded steadily and forcefully, "President Lu should carefully consider whether Xinghe owes me an explanation."

"Are you mad, Bian Yue? Why do you bite everyone you see?" Zhuang Jie Ning didn’t expect Bian Yue to drag Lu Zhonian into this as well and exclaimed urgently and harshly, "How could you talk to my cousin like that!"

Bian Yue chose to ignore Zhuang Jie Ning, continuing, "President Lu just suggested advancing the release date of ’The Grand Majesty’ as compensation to me, but I think, while the timing should be moved up, it is only the price Xinghe has to pay for its lack of supervision."

Unlike Zhuang Jie Ning’s shock and rage, Lu Zhonian’s face showed a smile, "You’ve really calculated this well, President Bian."

"I would be grateful if President Lu could handle this fairly," Bian Yue lowered her gaze, her voice gentle, "But I can’t just be slapped by Xinghe and then thank Xinghe for its generosity, can I?"

The dinner concluded unhappily.

However, Lu Zhonian maintained his gentlemanly demeanor, stating he would seriously consider President Bian’s suggestion.

Zhuang Jie Ning sat there, her head spinning, overwhelmed.

How did things turn out this way, with Bian Yue, this madwoman, not even giving face to Xinghe?

Sweat trickled down Zhuang Jie Ning’s back as she breathed rapidly, watching Bian Yue’s indifferent face, her hands clenched into fists.

Lu Zhonian and Bian Yue exited the private room one after the other, walking down the plush, vintage corridor at a similar pace.

"I hear that Honey only started flourishing recently, and this year, President Bian has heavily invested in it, supported by Lixing, right?" Lu Zhonian’s voice was mild and indifferent, "Sometimes, being backed by a giant isn’t sufficient."

The underlying message was clear.

Bian Yue smiled, looking towards Lu Zhonian, "Honey has always been solely my endeavor, whether in terms of invested capital or its scale today. I have never relied on anyone else. As for being backed by a giant, as President Lu mentioned—if Zhuang Jie Ning asked you to come to me, isn’t that being backed by a giant? If you weren’t wary of Lixing, perhaps you wouldn’t have met with me today, right?"

Bian Yue exposed the uncomfortable truths.

Lu Zhonian, usually unflappable, finally showed a hint of coldness. Although he was in a high-end setting, he seemed momentarily tainted by filth, difficult to cleanse.

"Do you think I’m being a bully by using my power?"

"Yes."

Lu Zhonian stopped, chuckling coldly, "Aren’t you afraid that I’ll take it out on ’The Grand Majesty’ in revenge? Honey is still counting on this show to make a big splash, right?"

Bian Yue also laughed, calmly saying, "But what benefit does that bring you, President Lu? Whether from Xinghe’s standpoint or your personal one, if ’The Grand Majesty’ fails before it succeeds, it’s not good for you. After all, I know it’s a project that you personally approved."

Lu Zhian squinted his eyes at Bian Yue, his gaze filled with the intimidating force of a superior, easily awing people.

But Bian Yue, having grown up around Li Sihe and Shen Jinci, was not intimidated by such a look. Her smile widened, calmly saying amidst Lu Zhonian’s controlled anger, "President Lu, it’s getting late, I’ll be leaving first."

Bian Yue said her piece and left without waiting for Lu Zhonian’s response.

It was then that Zhuang Jie Ning emerged from the shadows.

She approached Lu Zhonian, speaking with fury, "Bian Yue is just using her grudge against the Li Family to make an excuse! She wants to embarrass my family! Cousin, you’ll discipline Bian Yue for me, right?"

"What kind of discipline do you expect?"

"Pull ’The Grand Majesty’ from airing, send out a notice within the industry to block any platforms from taking dramas from Bian Yue’s company." Zhuang Jie Ning’s eyes were sinister, filled with hatred, "If I can’t live well, neither should Bian Yue!"

"Zhuang Jie Ning, I merely threatened Bian Yue earlier out of respect for the elder’s face in the Zhuang Family. But if I truly break off with Honey over your issue, what good does that do me?"

"Cousin, what do you mean?"

"’The Grand Majesty’ will be released earlier. I’ll make sure the losses from the leaked samples are minimized."

"Why are you helping Bian Yue! Why—" Zhuang Jie Ning murmured in disbelief, her face contorting, "Aren’t we family? I’m your sister!"

"I originally thought Bian Yue was just a naïve heiress, but clearly, she isn’t that easy to deceive. Regardless of whether she agrees with me today, I’ll still advance ’The Grand Majesty’s’ schedule because if anything goes wrong with the show, it’s also a loss for Xinghe. My interests and Bian Yue’s are aligned."

As Lu Zhonian spoke, a faint smile played on his lips, "Now, I’m actually quite curious about this Bian Yue."

Zhuang Jie Ning watched the admiration in Lu Zhonian’s eyes and felt a suffocating despair engulf her...

Bian Yue, in the underground parking, spotted Shen Jinci.

He was holding a paper bag, clad in a simple black trench coat, his features refined and striking.

Bian Yue quickened her steps, embraced him, and whispered, asking how long he had been waiting below.

Shen Jinci said, "I missed you, so I came early."

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