At ten the next morning, Ouyang Li was back in the CEO's office, heaving a long sigh of relief.

The Special Board Meeting that was supposed to be held at nine had been canceled due to the absence of four directors.

That was nothing less than a pleasant surprise for Ouyang Li. Had the board meeting really been convened, she would have had to brave the risk of being forced to step down as the acting CEO.

Even though she had heeded Feng Jialing's advice to appoint Ouyang Qi to temporarily assume the position of CEO, she would still have to get the nod from that bunch of old geezers from the board of directors.

Judging from the current circumstances, she knew very well that those directors must be waiting to drive the Ouyang family out of the company. Hence, the chances of her suggestion getting approved would be extremely slim.

Since the meeting was no more, the matter was put on hold once again. Because of that, Ouyang Li could at least take a breather.

Right then, her assistant stepped inside and informed her that a man who went by the last name “Qiao” had requested a meeting with her.

“Does he have an appointment?”

“No,” was the assistant's only answer.

“Then why would I be meeting him? Is this your first day at work? Didn't you already know the procedures?” bellowed Ouyang Li.

She was in a bad mood.

The assistant panicked. “But he said that he was the reason that the board meeting today got called off. I thought this might be important, so I reported—”

Ouyang Li's heart sank as she heard those words. “He said that?”

The assistant nodded.

“Let him in.”

With that towering figure of his, Qiao Zhan entered Ouyang Li's office and scrutinized the surroundings. This office is way too shabby compared to that of Sir Chen.

He then landed his gaze on Ouyang Li in her seat. Ouyang Qing has such good looks, so why does this woman look poles apart from her sister? Could she not be the biological daughter of the Ouyang family?

Then came Ouyang Li's question. “Who are you?”

“I'm Qiao Zhan, the head of security at Nanshi Corporation.” Qiao Zhan puffed up his chest as he spoke.

“What does a head of security want with me?”

“I want you to buy me a meal,” the man asserted.

“What?”

At that, Qiao Zhan slowly articulated each and every word. “I said I want you to buy me a meal.”

“Are we even that close? Why must I buy you anything at all?” scoffed Ouyang Li coldly, wearing a disdainful mien.

Had the meeting been held as arranged, you'd have been packing up right now and leaving this office for good already,” remarked Qiao Zhan. He was

do you actually

I should and shouldn't

who stopped those directors? How did you

smirk playing on his lips, Qiao Zhan revealed, “Their cars rammed into the food delivery trucks. Both parties had even gotten into a fight, only to alert the police in the end due to disorderly conduct. They must all be recording their statements at the station

held up the same way?” Ouyang Li was

didn't bother to come up with an overly complicated scheme, so I used the same trick for each of them. The trick

subordinates disguised themselves

never tell you even if you ask. All I can tell you is that I can always arrange for something as trivial as this. If

front of her was no ordinary

and sister had only their own incompetency to blame for their downfall. On

with the Nan family, though, she finally understood that the Nan family was indeed formidable. Having reigned supreme in Flower City for ages, the Nan family had never once relied on luck but on actual

you want from me, then? Only a meal?” probed

all worked hard this morning, so they naturally will be joining me. We're all united, and we share all joys and sorrows.” A smile appeared on Qiao Zhan's

do you

his index

“Ten thousand?”

as a beggar? One million.” Qiao Zhan corrected the

million for a meal? Are you out of your mind?”

million might only be just enough to foot the bill. I might even have to fork out more out of my own pocket. Forget it if you're not willing. I'll be off. Even

Li stopped the man in his

had come prepared. Although a million might come off as a rip-off,

the company and demand money like that, Ouyang Li reckoned that someone must be backing the man. She did not have

“Have you agreed?”

number. I'll wire

bright grin. He gave Ouyang Li a thumbs up

over a note. Apparently, a bank account number was already

have one condition,” voiced

I know. You want me to continue what I've been doing and prevent

once more. How did he

here, didn't he?” Her voice was

Chen is a busy man. He'll never have time

am I, the CEO of Sunshine Corporation, insignificant? Since when are

already become fearful and wary of the Nan family. She figured that Qiao Zhan must have an ulterior motive for demanding a million

was awaiting her beyond that. All she

would you be able to fulfill that condition of

you wish to get rid of the problem once and for all, you'll need to talk to someone. Only she can put

“Who?”

young lady of the

Who's that?” Ouyang Li had no idea who Qiao Zhan was referring

City, but you haven't even a clue about who she is. How do you expect to even last long in this place? She goes by the stage name Ding Mi, a superstar, and her real name is Ning Ran. You can

blush if she knew Qiao Zhan was praising her behind her

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