I Treat You as My Sister, But You Want to be My Wife?!
Chapter 361: The Compassionate Heart of Parents in the World_1

Chapter 361: Chapter 361: The Compassionate Heart of Parents in the World_1

Shen Dong was in the lounge, looking over the information Victor had sent over on his computer.

It had to be said that Paqi Sanctuary truly was a vast consortium, owning or having shares in many well-known multinational corporations, with a reach that spanned over half the globe.

Collaborating with Paqi Sanctuary indeed would help him extend his reach worldwide.

After perusing the documents, Shen Dong sat contemplating with his eyes closed, thinking about how to cooperate.

Film and television companies, as well as pharmaceutical companies, were areas Victor had suggested; working together in these segments was certainly feasible.

There were also other industries, such as gaming, which Shen Dong felt could be areas for cooperation.

Lighthouse Country was a leading superpower on a global forefront, whether in terms of military economy or culture, and its global influence was unparalleled.

In gaming, there were opportunities for collaboration.

He could introduce some games from game companies owned by Paqi Sanctuary.

The automotive and cosmetics fields were also ripe for cooperation.

Paqi Sanctuary owned companies in these two areas, though they were not well-known or large-scale.

Shen Dong had already invested in Yadi Motors, which would be at the forefront of new energy in the future.

In the realm of cosmetics, Jiamei Cosmetics Company had products with core technologies.

The control over these two areas of cooperation still lay with Yadi Motors and Jiamei Cosmetics Company.

As for the rest, there were no opportunities at present.

He could only wait until he owned or held shares in other companies that had business overlaps with subsidiaries of Paqi Sanctuary, and then seek further cooperation.

Just then, his phone on the desk began to ring.

Picking it up, he saw it was an unknown number, and furthermore, it was a Lighthouse Country number.

"A Lighthouse Country number, could it be Victor changed his phone number?"

Thinking it was Victor calling, Shen Dong muttered to himself and answered the call.

"Mr. Shen, hello."

It was a woman’s voice.

It sounded somewhat familiar.

After a moment of thought, Shen Dong finally remembered who it was and said in surprise, "Miss Annie?"

On the other end of the line, Annie, sitting on the sofa in front of the hotel’s floor-to-ceiling windows, laughed and said, "Mr. Shen still remembers me, I am honored."

Shen Dong slightly furrowed his brow, "You’re calling about Qian Haoming, aren’t you? I can tell you clearly, I won’t back down!"

He thought that must be the case.

It seemed Victor’s speculation was wrong.

If Annie had given up on Qian Haoming, why would she call him?

However, Annie’s response caught Shen Dong by surprise.

Annie said with a smile, "No."

Shen Dong was taken aback, "Then what is it for?"

Annie laughed, "It’s about you."

"Me?" Shen Dong was a bit confused, "I’m not sure what you mean, Miss Annie. Please, speak plainly."

Annie said with a laugh, "Some things are better said in person. I’d like to invite you to lunch and discuss them then, I hope you won’t refuse."

Shen Dong thought for a moment and said, "Why can’t it be said over the phone? Why must we meet for a meal?"

To be honest, Shen Dong did not wish to have much contact with Annie, as he found her to be a complicated woman and preferred to keep his distance.

Annie laughed, "Some things really can only be clarified face-to-face, and the effect is much better that way."

After a pause, Shen Dong agreed, "Alright, where?"

Annie was pleased, "At twelve noon, Defu Restaurant."

Shen Dong nodded, "Okay, I’ll be there."

Defu Restaurant was not far from Dongyan Media Company; even without driving, it was only a twenty-minute walk away.

Annie added, "By the way, I hope it’s just you coming, don’t bring your wife."

Shen Dong asked, "Why?"

He had actually wanted to take Chen Yuyan with him.

Otherwise, going out to dine with a woman alone might lead to misunderstandings, which wouldn’t be good.

Annie said, "There is no specific reason, it’s just a lady’s request, and I hope you can fulfill it."

Shen Dong said, "Alright, I won’t bring her."

It seemed he had to explain to Chen Yuyan before leaving.

Lest Chen Yuyan find out and a misunderstanding occur, which would not be good.

Annie smiled and said, "Good, Mr. Shen, I look forward to your arrival."

After hanging up the phone, a smile curled on the corners of her lips: "Shen Dong, I hope you don’t disappoint me."

As her voice faded, the doorbell rang.

Annie got up to answer the door and found two middle-aged men looking rather disheveled standing at the doorway.

The two middle-aged men were Dong Qikang and Du Lijian.

The two had gone to Qian Haoming to ask about Annie’s hotel room and then rushed over.

Qian Haoming hadn’t waited for Annie to come to the rescue, and he hadn’t even seen Lawyer Chris, which gave him a very bad feeling.

Fortunately, Dong Qikang and Du Lijian came asking about Annie’s residence, so he informed the two of them and asked them to relay a message.

Now, the three of them shared the same goal: to seek Annie’s assistance.

"Hello, are you Miss Annie?" Dong Qikang squeezed out a smile and asked.

"Yes, and you are...?" Annie did not recognize the two men and was quite puzzled.

She had thought they were hotel staff, but these two were obviously not.

"Hello, I am Dong Junjie’s father, Dong Qikang," Dong Qikang introduced himself.

"Miss Annie, hello, I am Du Mingliang’s father, Du Lijian," Du Lijian followed with his own introduction.

"Miss Annie, you must know that our sons were hired by your boyfriend to do a job, and now all three of them have been arrested. We are at our wits’ end and had to come to you for help," Dong Qikang explained his purpose.

"How did you know I was here? Did Qian Haoming tell you?" Annie asked with a frown.

"Yes, we just went to see Qian Haoming, and he told us to pass a message to you," Dong Qikang said.

"Come in and talk," Annie let the two men into the room.

They took seats in the living room.

"Speak," Annie prompted.

Although she had already given up on Qian Haoming, the situation with Shen Dong had not yet been settled, so she wasn’t in a hurry to disassociate.

For now, she was simply holding her ground.

"Qian Haoming hopes you can rescue him," Dong Qikang relayed Qian Haoming’s words.

"Is that all?" Annie’s expression remained calm.

"Yes," Dong Qikang nodded.

"Alright, I’ve got it. You can leave now," Annie promptly issued an eviction order.

"Miss Annie, we still have something to say," Dong Qikang quickly said.

"What else is there to talk about?" Annie asked, perplexed.

"Miss Annie, we also hope that while you’re rescuing your boyfriend, you can save our two sons as well," Dong Qikang pleaded.

"Miss Annie, if you can save our sons, we will do anything you ask, even if it costs us our lives, we won’t even blink," Du Lijian said earnestly.

"That’s right, as long as you’re willing to save our sons, our lives are yours," Dong Qikang also expressed his stance.

Pity the hearts of parents the world over.

The two of them might not have done a great job educating their children, which led their sons down the wrong path.

But when it came to their children, they were just like most other parents.