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.

a great favor. If I hadn't stopped those directors from coming here, they'd have arrived on time to attend the board meeting. Had the meeting been held as arranged, you'd have been packing up right now and leaving

you actually

that I should and

one who stopped those

Zhan revealed, “Their cars rammed into the food delivery trucks. Both parties had even gotten into a fight, only to alert the

same way?” Ouyang Li was astonished to hear

the same trick for each of them. The trick worked fine.

subordinates disguised themselves as food

employees of the food delivery company, but they were willing to cooperate with me. As for the reason they did what they were told, you don't need to know. I'll 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 you don't believe me, I can make a call right now, and those directors of yours

That bulky man in front of her was no ordinary person, for he worked for the Nan

father and sister had only their own incompetency to blame for their downfall. On the flip side, she thought that she herself was far more intelligent and astute, which allowed her to triumph over

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

from me, then? Only

That said, my comrades all worked hard this morning, so they naturally will be joining me. We're all united, and we share all joys and sorrows.”

much do

extended his index finger in

“Ten thousand?”

beggar? One million.” Qiao

meal? Are you out of

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 if you refuse to treat me to a feast, someone else would

stopped the

million might come off as a rip-off, she had no choice

Li reckoned that someone must be

“Have you agreed?”

number. I'll wire it

thumbs up and exclaimed, “You're indeed generous, Ms. Ouyang! I knew you were never a petty person.

a note. Apparently, a bank account number was already written on it. Moreover, that bank operated

one condition,” voiced Ouyang

You want me to continue what I've been doing

did he manage to guess that

Her voice was as cold as

is a busy man. He'll never have time to concern himself with trivial matters

Insignificant people? How am I, the CEO of Sunshine Corporation, insignificant? Since when

had already become fearful and wary of the Nan family. She figured that Qiao

she could not grasp what was awaiting her beyond that. All she knew was

able to

be inducing a car crash every single day, right? If you wish to get rid of the problem once and for all, you'll need to talk

“Who?”

young lady of the Nan

no idea who Qiao Zhan was

even last long in this place? She goes by the stage name

would surely blush if she knew Qiao Zhan was praising her behind her back

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