Chapter 09 Breakpoint.

Little Zheng: Oh my goodness! ... It has already spread in the company... You really are... Oh my God!

He speaks modestly, but everyone has already heard the words behind his back. Once Donglin withdraws its investment, Shangwei will once again be kicked out of the competition circle. Guangke and Fang Jialing, who have been patient until now, are the truly cunning ones.

"This porridge..." Suddenly, Xiao Zhiyuan spoke, his voice tinged with a hint of doubt.

The old man smiled and said, "Your mother-in-law... she used to be a doctor. I can understand some of it." The old man seemed satisfied with the report and said with a smile, "As long as Lele is fine, nothing else matters."

The hospital is quiet.

The old man's mind wandered back to the past, and his expression softened slightly. It seemed that he was not as suffocated as when he arrived. He still had a stern face as he sat down on the sofa and said stiffly, "Tell me about it."

The clock points to half past five.

The old man was stunned: "Since it is like this, why didn't you make it clear in the first place? Do you think I am so conservative that I wouldn't agree?"

Originally, she was playing on the slide, and then she flipped down from the middle... The maid was so worried that she almost cried, "I... I couldn't catch her in time."

Just after speaking, the hospital security guards came over, separated the crowd, and escorted Xiao Zhiyuan into the elevator. The reporters were stopped outside. Although they did not get confirmation from Xiao Zhiyuan himself, most of them were satisfied - after all, the things Xiao Zhiyuan was holding proved that he did come to see the child. As time passed, the people gradually dispersed, with those who had been waiting leaving and those who had been reporting filing their reports.

Even if it's an illusion, it still makes people nostalgic.

Sang Zijin, have you caused enough trouble? Look at the reporters outside. Do you want to make headlines for divorce again as soon as your photos are exposed? He was so angry that his face turned pale. "Not only me, but the board of directors will not approve it!"

Zijin carefully covered the daughter with a quilt, without noticing the expression of the old master. When she turned around, the old master had already left the ward without a word.

Xiao Zhiyuan quickly suppressed the uneasiness in his eyes: "Who said that? Lele is type O."

You can leave work now, there's nothing to do tonight. Xiao Zhiyuan stood up and returned to the office, casually closing the door.

Are you daring to turn off your phone when such a big thing has happened? The old man scolded, "Have you ever thought about how much impact it will have on the group if we can't find you at a time like this?"

Xiao Zhiyuan didn't answer a word, just struggled to push through the crowd and move forward. In his heart, he couldn't help but feel a little scared, but fortunately, he encountered this scene himself. If it were Zijin, Lele... Thinking like this, someone suddenly bumped heavily into him, and the paper bag in their hand broke, causing a teddy bear and a blanket to fall out.

Zijin did not answer, but just held down Lele's struggling hands and feet, comforting her in a low voice: "Dad will be here soon."

Did you see the news just now? Are they really your wife and daughter?

It... ... this. ... ... It looks really uncomfortable!

The twists and turns, the successive climax of the Guangchang merger case, drove the reporters on the scene close to madness. If Xiao Zhiyuan's turnaround in the first round was considered a miracle, then obviously, this time Fang Jialing quietly taking control of Donglin is even more like a miracle.

Don't worry, I'll arrange it right away. Xiao Zhiyuan comforted in a deep voice, "I'll call you back right away."

In this world, anything she cherishes, hasn't it all been plundered by him long ago?

During the qualification review process, there were errors in Guangchang's work. Donglin Investment was exposed for falsifying bond guarantees, involving a design fund of about 2 billion. It is reported that this was disclosed by a shareholder of Donglin Investment, suspected to be due to internal disagreements within the company. A considerable number of directors do not have confidence in the profitability of Guangchang after the acquisition. A spokesperson for Guangchang stated that if everything is true, Donglin Investment's trading qualifications will be revoked. This also means that Shangwei Heavy Industry is once again facing a failed acquisition.

The little child is called Yixiu because he has no hair, so among all the people, he is the smartest. Xiao Zhiyuan held her and explained in a low voice, finally the little guy stopped crying, and imitated the movements of the little monk in the cartoon to touch his head. He breathed a sigh of relief, and the corners of his mouth curled up with some pride.

Zijin's smile gradually turned pale, and she stared at the man without blinking, while his words pierced her heart like knives, drawing blood drop by drop.

Xiao Zhiyuan listened quietly until she finished speaking. Beneath his calm exterior, there was a hint of sadness. "Zijin, I know what you cherish most in this world. That's why I've been careful not to let anyone take it away from you these past few years. But what about you? The things I love and want to cherish, you've been discarding them one by one. Are you testing my limits?"

Dad, as you know, there is no such thing as forever good luck in the market," Xiao Zhiyuan said calmly, "I can only do my best and try again."

Of course, of course.

But he still stood stubbornly, motionless.

It is speculated that it is because of Xiao Zhengping's matter that Zijin hesitates. Recently, Xiao Zhiyuan, who became a darling of the board of directors and the media, has experienced some setbacks. After all, Xiao Zhengping still needs to please his father. Zijin hesitated and glanced at the old man, secretly wondering if he would be so confused. Do you have to replace Xiao Zhiyuan at this time?

What does Lele want?

It's a call from Chen Pan, his voice sounding somewhat anxious: "Mr. Xiao, Cheng Hong called, the three shareholders jointly transferred their shares. Currently, the shareholder register is being updated. Together, they now hold a controlling stake that exceeds yours..."

The old man said word by word: "Explain to me, both you and Zijin are blood type O, why is Lele blood type B?"

Recently, the reporter followed the nanny car of the female star Ling Yan to the children's hospital and unexpectedly discovered that the mother and daughter in the car were not Ling Yan and her daughter. Out of curiosity, the reporter waited at the entrance and found that the chairman of the Xiao Group went to the children's hospital to visit his granddaughter. His granddaughter is the girl who was previously brought here. At this point, it can be basically confirmed that this mother and daughter are the wife and daughter of Xiao Zhiyuan, who has been protected and not publicly announced. Later, it was confirmed by an informant that Xiao Zhiyuan's daughter and Ling Yan's daughter attend the same kindergarten, perhaps that's why the two families have a close relationship. At this point, it can be basically confirmed that this mother and daughter are the wife and daughter of Xiao Zhiyuan, who has been protected and not publicly announced. Later, it was confirmed by an informant that Xiao Zhiyuan's daughter and Ling Yan's daughter attend the same kindergarten, perhaps that's why the two families have a close relationship.

Things have come to this point, Xiao Zhiyuan knew that further explanation was useless. Instead, he calmed down, picked up the few sheets of paper, put them into the shredder, and acted calmly. When the four sheets of paper turned into powder, he stood up again and said to his father, "Regardless of who the biological father is, Lele is my daughter. Dad, please pretend not to know about this matter. I don't want Zijin to be affected. At least... not for the time being."

What should we do? Mr. Xiao, this time is not the same as last time! Now the entire group, including your brother, is watching. If this project fails...

Xiao Zhiyuan's expression finally became somewhat unnatural, and the corners of his lips sank slightly with displeasure: "What's wrong with you? I have long forgotten about the past."

However, Xiao Zhiyuan stood straight, without dodging or crying out in pain, just repeating: "I don't want anyone to know about this."

I don't care whether my love for you is true or false, you have long since scorned it; my daughter, she is not your own, yet you want to take her away; and now, even the career I have put so much effort into, you can easily use it as a bargaining chip. Sang Zijin, I truly didn't know that you hated me so much.

More reporters noticed here, as Xiao Zhiyuan was immediately surrounded heavily because he did not bring assistants or secretaries.

Lele hasn't spoken yet, but an old voice came from the door: "Oh, what happened to my precious granddaughter?"

Xiao Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Is that Donglin Investment? They did produce fraudulent securities due to employee negligence, but it won't affect the overall situation."

Zijin didn't know how to answer for a moment. Fortunately, the phone in her hand rang as if it was helping her out. Zijin breathed a sigh of relief and answered the call outside. After finishing the call, she didn't rush back. She leaned against the wall in the hospital corridor and gently closed her eyes. Not long after, the phone beeped again. It was a news alert she customized on the client app. The headline in the finance section read: "Guangchang's acquisition stirs up waves again, Donglin Investment suspected of fraud, Guangchang may cancel its trading qualifications."

He casually flipped through two pages again, not knowing what he saw. Then he flipped back and carefully read it twice, his expression slightly changed.

Zijin also saw the wound - about an inch long, and because a lot of blood had flowed out, even her hair was stuck. She felt heartbroken and took a cold breath as she watched the doctor treat her. Lele curled up in her arms, screaming in pain, feeling as if large pieces of flesh were being gouged out of her chest, and blaming herself to the extreme.

Zijin picked up Lele, thanked the doctor, and quickly walked out of the garden.

When I joined the company, she was my secretary, Xia Ziman. Xiao Zhiyuan paused and said, "She died after giving birth to Lele."

Mr. Xiao, are you listening to me? Chen Pan sounded very anxious. I have already instructed the lawyer to send a letter to the three parties. Their actions have violated the original agreement...

She will not think about retreat anymore.

Due to crying until exhausted, Lele is now drowsy and without resistance, and was taken in by the nurse.

Mr. Xiao, Chairman, sorry to bother you--" The secretary rushed in and said, "Mr. Cheng from Donglin has come and insists on meeting you no matter what. Also, the General Office has received many calls, all asking about your personal matters."

Mr. Fang, how did you handle this matter? Why has Wei Yi not responded?

In Zi Jin's eyes, there was nothing else. She rushed to Le Le's side, her voice trembling: "Darling, where did you hit?"

Lele...?... The little girl who has been cherished for four years, turns out not to be my own granddaughter. But can the feelings of these four years be fake?

Sang Zijin's response is always like a drop in the ocean.

Little Zheng: I watched it several times again and I think that person is you... You wouldn't... Are you really secretly married to Xiao Zhiyuan?

Upway Building.

Xiao Zhiyuan fell silent, and the air pressure in the room seemed so low that it could unleash a storm at any moment.

You make me think again. Xiao Zhiyuan hung up the phone without saying a word, then pressed the internal line and said to the secretary, "Don't answer any calls from now on." He turned off his mobile phone, pulled down the curtains, and half leaned on the seat, closing his eyes. Perhaps he was too tired, and he fell asleep just by leaning lightly, various dreams flying in his subconscious... A mother he had never met... A father who rarely smiled. Perhaps he was too tired, and he fell asleep just by leaning lightly, various dreams flying in his subconscious... A mother he had never met... A father who rarely smiled... And in the darkness, Subin, who stood beside him and spoke softly.

When the chairman left, the general office of Shangwei seemed to be a well-oiled machine, starting up with full power. Perhaps because he rushed over, Cheng Hong wiped the sweat from his face as soon as he sat down in the office, and didn't even have time to drink water: "Xiao, we need to formally submit the bid next week, but several shareholders have called, saying they may need to reconsider... They think our offer is too high... And the bond fraud is not groundless." ...

It was my improper consideration. Xiao Zhiyuan explained calmly, "However, I need these few hours to calm down."

He was indeed a little hungry, sitting down and drinking silently, mouthful by mouthful.

However, in the eyes of the experienced old man, the situation has become extremely clear. In less than two seconds, he has quickly understood his son's words and simply said, "Zijin thinks that the child is yours and her sister's. You are using this matter to coerce her to stay by your side. Then... what about her sister?"

When Lele was born, you tampered with the examination report! Several papers were thrown fiercely on Xiao Zhiyuan's face. The old man was obviously more and more angry: "You still want to deceive me now! Take a good look, this is the blood test she just did!"

Zijin didn't know what kind of expression to put on, so she could only face her daughter and make funny faces to amuse her: "Lele, you are so brave! You only cried for a while and then you were fine! If it were mommy, I definitely wouldn't be as good as you!"

However, she suddenly brought up a completely unrelated matter.

程宏还是有些不安: "我总觉得这件事不对劲。几名合资人信息都是完全保密的, 媒体怎么会知道?"

Although she had such doubts, she did not show the slightest bit of it. She just looked at Lele and Grandpa talking, and their joyful appearance made her feel a little reluctant. In fact, when she first entered the Xiao family, the only one who gave her warmth and confidence was Grandpa. He didn't mind his wife's "unmarried daughter", even though it would be extremely disgraceful in an ordinary family. He also didn't mind his own background, always treating everyone equally, and sometimes even obviously protecting himself. He didn't mind his wife's "unmarried daughter", even though it would be extremely disgraceful in an ordinary family. He also didn't mind his own background, always treating everyone equally, and sometimes even obviously protecting himself.

Where does it hurt? Like her, his heart feels like it's being tightened.

That's considered as giving in. The old man waited until that day, watching as Zijin brought a little baby. The little one seemed to be smaller than children of the same age, but had jet-black hair and round eyes. When staring at the old man, the baby smiled and even drooled with shiny saliva. At that moment, the old man didn't care about anything else and kept saying, "Oh, let me hold him. Are you so happy to see grandpa?"

The old man raised his white eyebrows in surprise and said, "What?"

She turned around again, but the children's single ward was quite different from the noisy outside—Lele was watching cartoons while hugging a teddy bear, even giggling foolishly; her father was gently accompanying her, occasionally looking at himself, and when they smiled at each other, they felt that time was peaceful.

Iris is still sending emails, just occasionally stealing a glance at him. The neat temples, sharply defined profile, and the long, slightly curled eyelashes, which contrast sharply with them, bring out a fresh childishness. ... This man is the one she has been reluctant to part with for nearly ten years...

Xiao Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze deep and profound, his voice devoid of joy or anger: "Zijin, several major shareholders of Donglin have had their information leaked. I truly hope that this matter has nothing to do with you."

Behind the window, the sunset of the city was rendered, making Xiao Zhiyuan's face look pale but with soft contours. This was the expression that resembled himself and his mother. The old man, panting heavily, gradually lowered his cane. He clearly remembered his son coming to talk to him about getting married. At that time, although his expression was calm and composed, his eyes could not conceal the anticipation and joy. After listening to the girl's situation, the old man only slightly frowned, perhaps thinking that with his son's background and appearance, he could have found someone more suitable. He asked gently, "Is the girl ready?"

Mr. Fang, have you had any communication with Mr. Xiao Zhiyuan, the second largest shareholder of Donglin?

"Dad, how did you come here?" The old man between the cuffs didn't get angry and breathed a sigh of relief.

“Why?” The old man finally blurted out the three words from his tightly pursed lips.

The old man still smiled with a profound meaning: "I think you haven't taken the time to really understand him for a long time."

As the assistant had already told him that Zijin had no problem, Xiao Zhiyuan's voice was relaxed when he answered the phone. Unexpectedly, as soon as he heard Zijin's "hello", he knew something was wrong--because he could easily discern nervousness and unease from her tone. Xiao Zhiyuan instead lowered his voice and said, "Don't worry, take your time to speak."

The young man put down the phone, his eyes gradually turning from weakness and confusion to cold and tough. He just remembered a sentence—.

East Grove Investment is embroiled in a securities fraud scandal. Is this what you're doing to salvage your reputation?

The old man has a profound mind. Hearing such an obvious perfunctory answer, he slightly raised his eyebrows: "Zijin, do you really understand Zhiyuan?"

Xiao Zhiyuan sat down next to his father and habitually rubbed his forehead. The secretaries and assistants were already in chaos, and it was estimated that the old man had come to investigate and punish. Who knows... The fact that the father and son were having a face-to-face conversation was such an incredible thing.

There are still many messages from colleagues like this, and the last one that Zijin saw was sent by Fang Jialing: No matter what happens, I will help you to the end.

I didn't expect Xiao Zhiyuan to take out his mobile phone. I don't know what he searched for, but he clicked on something and handed it to his daughter.

He turned decisively, facing away from her, and said coldly, "Sang Zijin, I will not leave this marriage. Even if the acquisition fails, I have no regrets." He paused, "As for the information in your hands, no matter what you plan to do, I only hope... that you won't regret it later."

Shua--

Four years ago, you sorted out Shangwei, my sister, and me, with Shangwei ranking first; now, this sorting task is a bit simpler, you just need to sort out Shangwei and the divorce agreement. Xiao Zhiyuan, I hope you won't do anything foolish, will you?

Iris missed a heartbeat, but she forced herself to remain calm and lifted her head to meet Xiao Zhiyuan's gaze.

However, Mr. Xiao's daughter is so cute on her first meeting," someone whispered.

Outside the window, the lights are red and the wine is green. The ex and the current girlfriend are both full of life. However, in the quiet of the night, Xiao Zhiyuan lies alone on the hotel bed, and no one can step through that door. He can't help but bitterly smile, wondering who this performance is for. Perhaps that person, she may have long ceased to care. ... Over the course of five years, pampering, indifference, coldness, dominance... Whatever he could think of, whatever he could do, he did. Perhaps that person, she may have long ceased to care. ... Over the course of five years, pampering, indifference, coldness, dominance... Whatever he could think of, whatever he could do, he did. He considers himself a resilient and tenacious person, but he has never been able to rebuild the trust and love she once had for him.

Madam Xiao, there's no need to be too nervous. We're just going to give her a check-up," a very friendly young female doctor comforted Zijin. She was about to follow the nurse into the emergency room when she turned around and saw two or three reporters running in, poking their heads in and asking, "Is this Ling Yan's daughter? What happened?"

She shouldn't go drink any tea, she should be watching her daughter... Also, taking her to the countryside for a vacation made the little one's mind wander a bit, otherwise it wouldn't have turned out like this. Thoughts flashed through her mind like weeds. While the doctor was simply treating the wound, Zijin made a phone call to Xiaozhiyuan.

Zijin held a very clear photo of Lele, but only put a mosaic on Lele's face.

After a long silence, he lowered his head slightly and said in a low voice, "I don't want a divorce."

My older sister's foster father was the president of ESSE Greater China at the time.

Speak up! Tell me, who have we been raising children for in the past four years in the Xiao family? The old master, furious, laughed sarcastically, "This news is perfect! The next headline will be about your scandal of wearing a green hat!"

After finishing the meal, the person felt much better. Xiao Zhiyuan pressed the switch of the remote control curtain and looked at the bustling world below, trying to sort out his thoughts bit by bit. His fingertips still held an old photo, which he looked at repeatedly. Finally, he walked back to his desk and turned on his phone.

Today is truly a turning point.

Because some things are destined to be done, like walking to the end of a long road, there will always be farewells.

... ....

Throughout the journey, Zijin was too nervous until now, when she remembered that she had come in Lingyan's nanny car, no wonder the paparazzi followed behind. At this moment, she couldn't care less about these messy things. Fortunately, the security guards quickly arrived and stopped the reporters outside.

As soon as the old man entered, he saw his granddaughter with a shaved head, and he paused for a moment. Perhaps he found her cute, and couldn't help but smile and say, "Lele, don't cry. Come here, grandpa will hug you and it won't hurt anymore."

He and Sang Zijin finally reached the end.

She...?...considered sending it, but ultimately decided not to. It's not that she cares about the impending crisis, but rather she just wants to know if this time he can make her even slightly soft-hearted.

The old man suddenly turned around and said to Zijin, "How did you handle the last incident?"

And when she left, she still didn't know that she would never see her daughter with her bare head again for a very, very long time.

The old man was furious, and with a heavy blow, there was a loud bang, almost breaking Xiao Zhiyuan's back.

In the next moment, Xiao Zhiyuan's phone rang, and a decisive and steady voice came through: "Do you have a car? Deliver it to the Children's Hospital."

His expression softened a bit, and he said lightly, "Regarding the issues with Donglin Investments, we will hold a press conference later. As for personal matters, I'm sorry, but there is nothing further to disclose."

No need to fight anymore. The cold expressions of the father and son were remarkably similar. The old man reached out and hung up the phone. "Xiao Zhiyuan, I couldn't understand why you resisted announcing the news about Zijin and Lele until just now. Finally, I understand."

Iris pursed her lips, said nothing, just lowered her eyelids, obviously very disappointed.

The wife and daughter of Xiao Zhiyuan exposed!

Upon hearing the music, Zijin's eyes welled up with tears, yet he did not wipe them away. He stared at the screen, sobbing while paying exceptional attention.

Before five o'clock, give me an answer," said Sang Zijin, her breath slightly unsteady as she spoke.

When abandoned by the whole world, one can only be strong on their own.

After reading it twice, Zijin finally calmed down completely. Just as the doctor brought the examination report, she followed the doctor into the ward. Lele had already fallen asleep. The old man waved his hand, indicating to speak softly.

The corridor of the hospital is clean and tidy, with an unusually clean smell of disinfectant. Xiao Zhiyuan looked at the time: "What should I say? I see that Lele is about to leave, and there are many things to deal with in the company."

Later, Lele grew up and no longer needed to be coaxed to sleep. However, he found that his relationship with Zijin had reached a dead end. There was no communication, no contact, and sometimes they would not speak more than ten sentences in a week. He began to doubt whether this woman, who was supposed to be his wife, had any place in her heart for him.

Father... Xiao Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment before hanging up the phone, and finally asked, "If it's big brother who gets into trouble this time, will you teach him what to do? Will you help him find a solution?"

Xiao Zhiyuan arrived at the door of the ward, and heard Zijin soothing her daughter in a low voice. He knew at once that the little one was throwing a tantrum. He walked to the bedside with a smile, and when he saw Lele's little head, he was also stunned and couldn't help but chuckle.

He winked at her, turned to Lele, looked at her teary eyes, and whispered, "Why are you still crying when you see your dad has come?"

The report indeed shows that everything is in good condition. The old man listened to the doctor's explanation while carefully examining the report.

He took out that photo again, looked at it carefully, and then dialed a phone number - Fang Jialing.

It doesn't matter who comes. Zijin helplessly said, "Just let her cry, and when she's tired, she will fall asleep."

Miss, miss, the doctor is here.

Iris helped him out by saying, "Let's all go to work. Mr. Xiao watches us every day. Hasn't he watched enough?"

I am very clear.

I want a divorce. Lele belongs to me. Zijin took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart. "Xiao Zhiyuan, let me tell you one last time—I want a divorce."

The restless child called out, "Dad: It's my fault, I didn't take good care of her."

Xiao Zhiyuan watched his back, feeling a lump in his throat. Although his father was always stern and rarely smiled, he eventually agreed to his request. Nodding, he said, "Dad, I will handle it well."

She hurriedly went upstairs. Lele lay alone on the sickbed, changed her clothes, curled up and slept, like a little pet, looking pitiful and cute. Zijin walked to the bedside, bent down, but was stunned. The little girl's soft, black, long hair had been shaved off, and her bald head was tightly wrapped. She blinked and looked at her mother, and her eyes immediately turned red.

Dad, he... also has no hair.

Xiao Zhiyuan, I have something to say to you. When she spoke, her restless heart suddenly calmed down.

Xī jīn, what are you trying to say?" Xiao Zhiyuan said impatiently, "I got the order through your sister? And then I abandoned her in the end?" There was a hint of sneer at the corner of his lips, as if he found her very naive, "Do you think it's possible? How could I do something that could get me caught by the anti-bribery regulations at any time?"

It sounds like you have come up with a solution. The old man's tone was more gentle.

Grandpa! Lele sat up and eagerly looked at the old man at the door, reaching out to indicate that he wanted a hug.

Lele has already fallen asleep, Zijin was originally lying with her, but she was not sleepy at all. She took her phone from the bedside table and it was still on the message interface. Several of them were unread, she glanced over them roughly and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Ling Yan was a little nervous on the side: "What did Mr. Xiao say?"

Lele has cried so much that she can't speak. She pointed to her head and said vaguely, "Pain...".

In the midst of chaos, Ling Yan's personal doctor has arrived and first examined Lele's limbs. He said to Zijin, "There is no injury to the limbs." He tried to soothe the little girl and gently parted her hair to examine her scalp. He sighed softly and said, "There shouldn't be any major problems, just a scratch here."

What about Xiao Zhiyuan?

A heart fell with a thud.

The cane came down hard, hitting Xiao Zhiyuan's back, and as it swept through, it knocked the computer screen to the ground, showing just how strong the old man's force was.

Zijin and the little baby just moved into their new home. Despite her intense resistance, his heart was always filled with joy. He comes home on time every day, prepares formula milk and changes diapers himself. When the little baby cries non-stop at night, he holds her and walks gently around the room, just to let Zijin, who has had a hard day, sleep well. But she always looks indifferent, thinking that this is what he should do— who knows his grievances? He comes home on time every day, prepares formula milk and changes diapers himself. When the little baby cries non-stop at night, he holds her and walks gently around the room, just to let Zijin, who has had a hard day, sleep well. But she always looks indifferent, thinking that this is what he should do— who knows his grievances? This child, they don't even have a blood relationship.

There was a moment of silence on the scene. Xiao Zhiyuan didn't say anything, just bent down to pick up the teddy bear and blanket, carefully brushed off the dust on the little polar bear, held it in his arms, and faced the media again.

As the car drove up to the hospital entrance, Xiao Zhiyuan was somewhat absent-minded on the way and did not notice anything unusual. It wasn't until he got out of the car that he noticed two or three people running towards him, taking pictures and asking, "Mr. Xiao, are you here to visit your daughter at the hospital?"

She thought Lele was my child. When Xiao Zhiyuan said it himself, he also felt helpless. "The situation is very complicated, and it cannot be explained clearly for a while."

Zijin stood by the window, looking down at the building. Despite the distance of over ten meters, everyone appeared so tiny. However, when magnified, one can only wonder how much joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness there truly is.

Xiao Zhiyuan returned to the company. The girls in the elevator obviously quieted down, exchanged glances, and obviously tried hard to restrain the desire to speak. Xiao Zhiyuan still felt a little dazed. When he walked out of the elevator, the group of secretaries in the general office were whispering again. He vaguely heard a few words, then stopped and asked, "What heart has melted?"

The old man stared at him, his expression not showing anger, but only a chilling coldness. Without any expression on his face, he pointed his cane at the computer and said, "Have you read the news?"

What does Mrs. Xiao do?

Lele sat on the ground, tears and blood mixed on his face, crying uncontrollably.

Countless voicemail prompts and text messages flooded in, and the phone kept ringing for a long time. Xiao Zhiyuan looked at those messages, knowing very well in his heart that in just a few short hours, he had shut himself in here, while the outside world could have turned upside down.

That's correct.

He still can't leave. The old man's expression suddenly became somewhat strange, "The board of directors is having an additional meeting, and he is under considerable pressure."

Lele whimpered and couldn't speak. Zijin wanted to pick her up, but was afraid of hurting her bones. She could only ask softly, "Lele, don't be afraid. Tell Mommy, where does it hurt?"

For some reason, when feeling lost and helpless, upon hearing his deep voice, it was as if a lost traveler had suddenly found light in the dark night. Zijin quickly calmed down and turned to Ling Yan, saying, "Miss Ling, could you please ask your driver to take us to the hospital for a check-up?"

Originally, they are all the same, and they are deeply wounded.

Xiao Zhiyuan, I only now know that you truly do not love my sister. Zijin lifted the corners of her mouth and smiled, "On this matter, you did not deceive me."

Suddenly woke up, and upon checking the time, it was already close to 8 o'clock in the evening. The secretary's office outside was already empty, with only one light on, seemingly waiting for Iris. Xiao Zhiyuan pushed the door and walked out. Iris quickly stood up and took out a bowl of seafood porridge from the thermos, smiling and saying, "President Xiao, please have something to eat first."

Xiao Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, though surprised, he didn't say anything, and replied, "Remember, you are still one of V's major clients now."

He couldn't help but test her, all kinds of scandalous objects, even openly letting her encounter them in public.

Zijin's heart thumped, she slid open her phone, her fingertips trembling slightly. She had to take a deep breath before she could open that message.

Lele just went to the bathroom and accidentally saw herself in the mirror. She was so scared that she immediately turned around and cried on her mother's shoulder. Even the nurse's persuasion was of no use. Zijin told her that her hair could grow longer, but the little girl covered her ears and refused to listen: "Everyone else has it, only Lele doesn't..."

He didn't care about any sectarianism, but felt the need to remind his son to embrace the huge foreseeable differences in the future. However, Xiao Zhiyuan just smiled and said lightly, "It's okay, I'm ready."

He saw his son smile so comfortably for the first time, as if the child had received a toy, with a hint of innocence in his expression... Well, marriage is something predetermined by fate. Having an unmarried daughter...? It doesn't really sound like something his own son would do, does it? So inevitably, he became curious about that girl: "Bring her over for dinner, and our granddaughter from the Xiao family can't be left nameless and unknown outside."

The phone rang again, and he looked at the display. Finally, he answered, "Dad!"

The young lady's face was very unhappy as she said, "You're still laughing! We Lele are already feeling melancholy!"

Useless. Xiao Zhiyuan said lightly, "They dare to do this, naturally because someone is supporting them behind the scenes."

He slowly put the suit back, clenched his fists by his side, and the smile at the corner of his lips gradually disappeared. When he raised his head again, his eyes were sharp and piercing, as if adjusting his breath and sorting out the situation. After a while, he picked up the internal line and was about to make a call.

Xiao Zhiyuan lightly pursed his thin lips, as if this question was extremely difficult to answer. After a long time, he reached out and loosened his collar, saying, "Zijin, don't you know?"

However, when the page is opened, the headline is on the entertainment section.

He just finished the rest and smiled, saying, "Which restaurant ordered this? The taste is really good."

小郑: Boss, today in the news, Xiao Zhiyuan's wife looks a lot like you! Hurry up and go take a look!

Dad, do you understand?

Xiao Zhiyuan smiled, his lips curling up: "She's quite adorable, I'll hold her next time and play with her."

All these questions were left unanswered by Fang Jialing. His eyes were hidden behind the gentle gold-rimmed glasses, and he simply said, "I think everyone is clear about the goal of this equity change, it's just for the acquisition of Guangchang. So, this time, Guangke should still have a great opportunity."

The young man named Zijin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "We will solve it well."

Regarding victory or defeat, there is no need for me to say more. Xiao Zhiyuan, you are more aware than I am. If the Donglin faction withdraws its investment and the acquisition fails... you might as well fail in the first round. In this world, failure is far more tolerated for those who have never achieved anything remarkable than for those who have failed despite creating miracles.

Xiao Zhiyuan looked at the storm brewing in his father's eyes, feeling a faint sense of unease.

Ling Yan's face was calm, she turned around and asked the maid, "What happened exactly?"

The reason is simple. The company can revive and regain power, but it may just encounter some twists and difficulties along the way. However, when facing Sang Zijin, what can one do?

Xiao Zhiyuan's gaze went from soft to hard, his brows furrowed, and he hesitated to speak. However, in the end, just like every time he argued with her, he fell silent, as if he didn't care about anything, saying, "Say whatever you want."

As clever as you are, you wouldn't take bribes, but when it comes to emotional investment, it's a different story. Promising to marry her? Once the contract is signed, if you want to back out, what can she do? Zijin coldly chuckled, "She had a boyfriend at the time, but she never told me who it was—was it because you asked her to keep it a secret and transferred me out of the general office, fearing that I would find out?"

Everyone saw Chairman Dong walk calmly into the General Manager's office with a stern face, and with a bang, he closed the door heavily.

子衿就这么靠在沙发上 , 直直坐到了快要天亮。脖子似乎都僵住了 , 她拿了包 , 轻轻给乐乐掖了掖被角。小家伙舒服的蹭了蹭她的手 , 继续呼呼大睡。

Unexpectedly, this time Zijin smiled very confidently, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the edge of the phone: "But if the acquisition of Guangchang fails, your board of directors may be even less likely to agree, right?"

Rebandage the wound, take an X-ray, everything went smoothly. During that time, Iris called and told her that Xiao Zhiyuan was having an emergency meeting and would come over as soon as it ended. Zijin absentmindedly hung up and the nurse happened to come out and tell her, "The little girl has been taken to the ward, you can go and accompany her."

Amidst the applause and cheers, Xiao Zhiyuan returned to his office and checked the time, coincidentally it was exactly five o'clock.

On the scalp, I haven't gone to the hospital yet...

Lele restlessly turned over, her little hand resting on her neck as she rubbed it heavily. She carefully lifted her daughter and turned over from the bed.

The child is not Subin's," Xiao Zhiyuan said gloomily, "we are just raising her."

When leaving the hospital, someone had already led the reporters away, and Xiao Zhiyuan left quietly. He sat in the car, hands resting on his knees, only to find himself trembling slightly. Four years ago, when he took over the fragmented Shangwei and was besieged at the board meeting, he did not tremble; when his father kicked him out of Shangwei and replaced his brother, he did not tremble... Only when provoked by Sang Zijin, he could hardly restrain himself from trembling like he is now, even his palms are sweaty. Four years ago, when he took over the fragmented Shangwei and was besieged at the board meeting, he did not tremble; when his father kicked him out of Shangwei and replaced his brother, he did not tremble... Only when provoked by Sang Zijin, he could hardly restrain himself from trembling like he is now, even his palms are sweaty.

All the uneasiness and doubts, at this moment, have been gently smoothed away. Zi Jin walked out of the ward and asked the nurse to take care of Lele for her, then left the hospital.

The little girl who was asked just moved to work here, her face blushed, and she stood up incoherently: "We... are looking at photos. Mr. Xiao, do you want to take a look?"

Do you still remember ESSE company?

As the screen turned, Xiao Zhiyuan was stunned. It was a photo of himself bending down to pick up Lele's toy, as if he was afraid that the little baby's doll would really get dirty or broken. He looked particularly focused and serious. He smiled and said, "It's uploaded so quickly?"

Lele was praised by her mother to the point of tears of joy, and took the opportunity to say, "Mom, can you give me a reward?"

Xiao Zhiyuan reached out and handed him a tissue, then smiled and said, "Mr. Cheng, don't worry. Take your time to explain. The bond fraud has nothing to do with Donglin Investment. It is an internal issue of the investors' company. The outside world is just spreading rumors. This matter has no direct impact on the acquisition. Moreover, when we acquired Guangchang under the name of Donglin Investment, I told several shareholders that in the future, we will gradually infiltrate and eventually transform Donglin into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shangwei. I promised them that the returns they will receive will not make them regret it."

Xiao Zhiyuan comforted him with kind words, then called Chen Pan up and instructed him to first contact the joint venture partners of Donglin together with Cheng Hong. Finally, with a hint of apology, he said, "My daughter is in the hospital, I have to go see her."

Zijin exited the SMS interface and, in the darkness, stared blankly at the flickering light of the phone screen for a while.

At this moment, he must have been very confident in his speech. Zijin knew very well that just an hour ago, Fang Jialing held a press conference. As the largest shareholder of Donglin Investment, he unilaterally announced that Donglin would reconsider whether to join the merger and acquisition competition and frankly stated that it might "give way" to Guangke.

Take care of yourself.

He went to the garage to get the car, intending to go directly to the hospital. After some thought, he turned back home to first get Lele's beloved teddy bear. The living room, which was in a mess in the morning, had been cleaned up spotlessly. Xiao Zhiyuan saw a package on the table, probably brought from downstairs by the aunt while cleaning, with the recipient's name written as Sang Zixin. He turned back again, picked up the package and took a look.

Lele fell off the slide and bled a lot...

The internal line started ringing.

On the other end of the phone, my father just bluntly said "What are you thinking about?" and hung up.

Does she still not understand enough? Zijin lowered her gaze, neither confirming nor denying.

Xiao Zhiyuan just finished a meeting and came out looking tired. He picked up his suit from the hanger and was preparing to go to the hospital when he suddenly saw his father and was somewhat surprised, saying, "Dad, why are you back again?"

It was because of your efforts to secure the ESSE order that we were able to overcome that difficult situation. Zijin stared at his eyes intently, "Sister also accompanied you to go abroad, for half a year, she was busy with that order all the time."

Sang Zi Jin gently shook his head: "The investor information of Donglin has always been kept confidential. However, Fang Jialing has found two investors who agree to transfer their shares to Guangke. That means the comparison of your and Fang Jialing's shares is 32% and 25%. Now, I have the final information of Mr. Wang in my hands. As long as I send it to Fang Jialing, he will replace you as the largest shareholder of Donglin. Donglin will no longer represent Shangwei in the acquisition. In other words, you, Xiao Zhiyuan, are out." Now, I have the final information of Mr. Wang in my hands. As long as I send it to Fang Jialing, he will replace you as the largest shareholder of Donglin. Donglin will no longer represent Shangwei in the acquisition. In other words, you, Xiao Zhiyuan, are out.

The car was driving fast. Just as it arrived at the entrance of the Children's Hospital, someone came up and asked, "Are you Mrs. Xiao?"

The father and son both restrained their expressions. The old man stood up first and slowly said, "You should handle the company's affairs first." He walked slowly to the door, glanced back at his son, and his tone remained stern, "Regarding what we just discussed... I understand."

Children, they are bound to bump and bruise. The old man chuckled and said, "I have talked to the dean, and he said Lele is fine, just some minor skin injuries. He just needs some rest and he'll be okay."

Why am I so uneasy? ... Clearly, I should feel relieved ... . Four years of marriage, four years of shackles, she is finally approaching the moment when she can step out. In the future, there will be no Xiao Zhiyuan, no torn trust, no cold war in the small family, only herself and her daughter. In the past four years, whenever she couldn't sleep, she used this yearning and belief to support herself. ... ... But now, why does it feel so heavy in her heart, as if carrying a lead stone, making it unusually difficult to breathe? In the past four years, whenever she couldn't sleep, she used this yearning and belief to support herself. ... ... But now, why does it feel so heavy in her heart, as if carrying a lead stone, making it unusually difficult to breathe?

Having a meeting at the company. "The old man said lightly, "I came over to see you after hearing your call."