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Chapter 188: Chapter 188: What a Good, Pretentious, Acting Pure White Lotus in its Prime
Li Feng is Muchen’s own uncle.
When Muchen’s parents passed away, the entire Li Family’s business was initially taken over by Li Feng.
Later, when Muchen turned eighteen, the transfer of shares in the trust fund became effective, making Muchen the largest shareholder of the Li Group.
For the next five years, Li Feng tried everything in his power to push Muchen out of the heir’s position, employing all kinds of dark and despicable methods to the extreme.
But in the end, he still couldn’t outmaneuver his own nephew, gave up part of his shares, announced his withdrawal from the board, and disgracefully went abroad.
Even though he went abroad, he hasn’t stopped these past two years. He has been waiting for an opportunity to turn the tables and regain control of the Li Group.
Just like this time.
Li Feng had people investigate for over a year, and finally found the whereabouts of Muchen’s grandmother.
This time, he had people kidnap the old lady from the nursing home and made a deal with Fu Siya, everything developed as he anticipated.
The moment he confirmed that the old lady and Scarface were sent to the return ferry by Skinny, Li Feng felt like the victory was in his grasp and was elated.
He knows his nephew too well.
Even at a young age, his nephew’s mental strength was much stronger than ordinary people’s, and his capabilities were impeccable. Once he identified an enemy, he never showed mercy in his actions.
The only weakness is this relative of his, the only one left in the world, his grandmother, who had cherished him immensely since he was a child.
Does he want his grandmother to live well, or does he want the shares and management rights of the Li Group?
If this question was posed to Li Feng, any hesitation for even a second would be a disrespect to money and status.
But Li Feng knew that Muchen would choose the former because he is a fool.
Who among those who achieve great things would be entangled by such kinship? His nephew is still too naive compared to him.
However, what Li Feng never anticipated was that everything was going so smoothly, yet just when the old lady was about to be brought back to the country, something went awry.
Scarface was unreachable, the old lady vanished, the person in charge on the ferry said they never saw them from start to finish, and Skinny also disappeared without trace.
So, didn’t Skinny say he had picked up the people? Did he really put Scarface and the old lady on board?
If they didn’t board the ferry, then where is the old lady now?
Dispatching all hands to investigate, three days have passed and still no trace was found; Li Feng was furious.
He had already discussed the terms with Muchen on the phone that day, now his biggest bargaining chip is gone, what deal is there to talk about?
Now Muchen surprisingly came to the press conference ahead of time, and even appeared outside the conference room door, and even overheard his conversation with his subordinates.
Hearing Muchen asking which person he couldn’t find, Li Feng stiffened, then forced himself to calm down and said: "Wow, to think it’s my dear nephew who has come."
While saying this, Li Feng, with a forced smile, walked towards Muchen.
The two men stood facing each other, Muchen was a good half head taller than Li Feng.
Despite being nearly twenty years younger than Li Feng, his presence was not inferior in the slightest.
"So, what person is Uncle actually unable to find?" Muchen asked again expressionlessly.
"It’s just that my subordinates aren’t efficient enough, there’s nothing worth mentioning," Li Feng prevaricated, hoping to get away with a bluff.
As long as Muchen announces those two things at the press conference today, what’s said cannot be taken back, and it won’t be too late to figure out a plan then.
Muchen looked at Li Feng, "I’ve said, I can agree to the conditions you proposed, but on the day of the press conference, I must see my grandmother and confirm she is unharmed."
"Now that I am here, where is my grandmother?"
...Really, his worst fears had come true.
Muchen indeed wanted to see his grandmother first.
Li Feng had no clue where the old lady was, he could only steel himself, putting on an indifferent attitude: "I say, Muchen, your grandmother is at your uncle’s place, there’s nothing to worry about."
"Anyway, I’ve also once called her mother; naturally, I won’t treat her poorly. She’s currently at my side, eating well, sleeping well; you can rest assured."
"As long as you do what I’ve asked you to do, I promise I’ll safely deliver your grandmother to the Li Family’s old mansion."
"Besides, rather than seeing your grandmother now, I think it’s better for you to first meet Siya. After all, you two are about to get engaged, aren’t you?"
"Apart from your grandmother, I’m also your only elder left. Siya, this child is truly exceptional; her looks and abilities match yours well, I’m quite pleased with this marriage arrangement."
"You shouldn’t blame your uncle for arranging your engagement with Siya. The alliance between the Li and Fu families, combining forces, isn’t that greatly beneficial for the growth of the Li Group?"
Outside of Fu Group.
Lu Sheng sat in the car, watching the hidden camera footage on his phone displaying Li Feng’s despicable face, his eyes momentarily chilled.
—Li Feng is quite pleased?
If he likes Fu Siya so much, why doesn’t he marry her himself?
She, however, felt that Li Feng and Fu Siya were indeed well-matched; one heartless, the other soulless.
The next second, Lu Sheng heard Fu Siya’s slightly shy voice through the earphone—
"Ah, Muchen, how come you are at the office so early, you didn’t even give me a heads up."
The camera switched, and Fu Siya appeared elegantly dressed in a black slim-fit business suit, donning eight-centimeter high heels.
Her hair was up, with slightly curled bangs at the temples, and her hairstyle and makeup were meticulously prepared, giving a casual yet deliberate vibe. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝒸ℴ𝓶
Her complexion was pale, with faint dark circles under her eyes, and a slightly pitiful redness at the corners, making her look vulnerable yet feigning strength.
Old Mr. Fu sitting next to Lu Sheng saw Fu Siya and was so angry that veins throbbed on his hand, he couldn’t help but mutter a curse, "Unfilial offspring."
"Siya is here."
Li Feng in the footage seemed relieved and quickly said, "Now that Siya has arrived, the two of you young people should have a good chat, I as the elder won’t disturb you here."
"Siya, just be mindful of the time, don’t delay the press conference later."
"Don’t worry, uncle," Siya replied cheerfully, even addressing him as uncle.
Li Feng had just left when the large conference room was left to Muchen and Fu Siya.
The next second, Fu Siya started with a shy face: "Muchen, uncle must have told you everything, right?"
"He approached me a few days ago, asking for the medicine for your grandmother’s treatment, even complimented me for being capable, saying I am the most suitable candidate for Mrs. Li."
"Uncle said that you would announce at today’s press conference that you are going to get engaged to me next month, is this true?"
"My grandfather would be very happy to know this; after all, he has always intended to matchmake us."
"It’s just a pity that my grandfather is... woo woo woo..."
Fu Siya’s large eyes trembled slightly, and when mentioning Old Mr. Fu, she even squeezed out a few tears.
As if she was completely unaware about Li Feng’s threats to Muchen, and Old Mr. Fu’s death being purely accidental, which deeply saddened her.
Watching Fu Siya acting in front of him, Muchen restrained his inner disgust, glancing at her with a cold look, and spoke: "Old Mr. Fu’s accident, does it really upset you?"
Hearing Muchen’s question, Fu Siya was stunned, then incredulously replied: "...Muchen, what are you saying!"
"That is the grandfather who doted on me since I was a child; his accidental fall into the sea, how could I, as his granddaughter, not be sad?"
"Is that so?" Muchen’s tone carried a hint of sarcasm, "Yet wasn’t it Miss Fu herself who hired an assassin to push her own grandfather into the sea?"
Fu Siya, her eyes still brimming with aggrieved tears, was shocked and lifted her head upon hearing this.
She stared at Muchen in disbelief and asked, "What... what did you say?"
