The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 444 - Chapter 444 Chapter 444 No Compensation

Chapter 444: Chapter 444: No Compensation Chapter 444: Chapter 444: No Compensation Old Sir Li and Li Chengru were momentarily stunned before their gazes landed on Zhong Mengxuan. Clearly, all the information had come from this granddaughter.

They had only heard that Li Yiqiu had made a mistake and had accidentally offended Zhong Nianyao. Then Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong, who favored Nianyao, proposed to use shares as compensation for the apology.

Now, it seemed that things were not so simple.

“Mengxuan, tell me, what exactly is going on with your mother?” Old Sir Li’s piercing gaze fell on Zhong Mengxuan, with an intimidating power of seeing into one’s heart, “Now, tell us the truth about everything.”

He felt as if today he was being used as a pawn. Subconsciously, he turned his gaze towards Zhong Mengxuan because he was here only because of Mengxuan’s complaints.

Faced with the look from Old Sir Li, Zhong Mengxuan tensed up, her eyes dodging and she hesitated, unwilling to reveal everything.

Seeing Zhong Mengxuan’s evasive gaze, Old Sir Li and Li Chengru tensed up too, aware that they were definitely not being told everything.

However, now they were in a difficult position. Showing weakness now would make them seem especially powerless, and in future dealings with the Zhong Family, they would inevitably come across as weaker. Moreover–

“Relatives, no matter what Yiqiu has done, she is already lying in the hospital.” Li Chengru’s tone had lost its earlier assertiveness, but he was still not willing to let it go just like that, “Plus, not long ago, she just gave birth to a boy for your Zhong Family, even if there’s no merit, there should be some hard work acknowledged, right?”

“Just for the sake of Mengxuan and Xiao Kang, forgive Yiqiu this time! As for other matters, compensations can be made in other ways, it’s not necessary to use shares.”

Seeing Li Chengru persisting in his arguably unreasonable stance, Old Master Zhong felt a wave of disgust. He waved his hand, “This matter is an internal affair of the Zhong Family and has nothing to do with you. As for the share compensation, I have already decided, and it will not change.”

Seeing Old Master Zhong’s resolute attitude, Zhong Mengxuan felt a chill, then her focus shifted toward Zhong Nianyao, “Zhong Nianyao, say something! You–”

“What should I say?”

Zhong Mengxuan hadn’t even finished speaking when Zhong Nianyao interrupted her, “Second Aunt might have done something, and you should be very clear about it. Old Sir Li and Uncle Li are not aware and think it’s unjustified. But you were there at the scene, you clearly know what happened.”

“Thus, you should know that I am entitled to those two percent of the shares. Moreover, given the matter of life and death, these two percent of shares are actually too little.”

“You–” Zhong Mengxuan was choked up, “But you aren’t in any trouble now, are you?”

“I am fine, so I must forgive without any compensation, right?” Zhong Nianyao found it amusing, “That’s your robber logic, don’t think about morally kidnapping me.”

After speaking, ignoring the displeased look on Zhong Mengxuan’s face, Zhong Nianyao turned her head and looked at Old Sir Li and Li Chengru, and began to clarify the whole story.

During Old Master Zhong’s birthday, Old Sir Li was not feeling well, so he did not come. As for Li Chengru, because a crucial point had been reached in a project at his company, he couldn’t leave either. He had arrived early that day, delivered the gifts, and hurriedly left. Therefore, he was not aware of what happened later.

Now clearly understanding the situation, the expressions on the faces of Old Sir Li and Li Chengru turned uglier. They now regretted believing Zhong Mengxuan’s words, which had put them in an inescapable difficult situation.

If they had known they would be put in such an embarrassing position, they should have investigated the matter thoroughly from the beginning before deciding whether to stand up for Li Yiqiu or not.

Still, the matter of shares could be either trivial or significant. Given what had happened, compensation was understandable but didn’t necessarily have to be in shares!

Old Sir Li persisted, his gaze sharp as he spoke to Zhong Nianyao, “Alright! Even if things are exactly as you say, does the compensation have to be in shares? Can’t it be something else of equivalent value?”

“But I prefer shares!” Zhong Nianyao blinked her big eyes, smiling, “Of course, Old Sir Li, you are an elder, and I still respect you. So, if you insist, I can give it up. However–”

Hearing that Zhong Nianyao was willing to give up the shares made Zhong Mengxuan’s eyes light up.

She had gone to the Li family precisely for the shares. Everything else was negotiable, only shares were not. Her parents held fifteen percent of the shares, and her newly born brother held two percent. Only she had no shares despite the many years that had passed.

Now, having to hand over another two percent to Zhong Nianyao seemed unjust, no matter how she thought about it. Moreover, with those two percent gone, her chances of getting shares from her parents in the future would be even slimmer.

Therefore, by all means, she absolutely could not let Zhong Nianyao get the shares this time.

Seeing Zhong Nianyao stop mid-sentence, Zhong Mengxuan grew anxious, “Not but what? Zhong Nianyao, if you have something to say, just say it quickly, don’t beat around the bush here.”

Old Sir Li and Li Chengru were also watching Zhong Nianyao, waiting for her reply.

The reason they were here today was not out of deep love for their daughter or sister but due to entanglements of interests. Shares, at any time, were better off in their own hands than in the hands of others.

Moreover, such actions by the Zhong Family were clearly a slap in the face to their Li family, and they would not allow such an incident to occur.

Zhong Nianyao smiled, continuing to speak, “In fact, it’s not just about the shares, I can also waive the compensation. After all, as Zhong Mengxuan said, I haven’t suffered any real harm, so I shouldn’t receive any compensation either.”

Zhong Nianyao’s words did not put Old Sir Li and Li Chengru at ease; instead, it made their hearts rise further.

It’s not scary to have demands, but to have no demands and even be willing to swallow grievances is definitely not normal; very few people can do that.