Chapter 33
Chapter 33
However, Li Yan’s expression did not change. He sat down on the couch and took a glass of wine poured by the server. He took a slow sip, his actions doing nothing to indicate any anomalies.
When the other three people thought that the question would remain unanswered, Li Yan suddenly spoke with his deep voice, “Is it strange to have a woman by my side?”
Erm…
As incredulous as he sounded, it was nonetheless uncharacteristic for him.
Was it not odd to have this man of iron self-restraint, this man who never took a second glance at women saying that he had a woman by his side now?
Was this not inexorably scary?
Li Yan glanced at the three of them as his face clouded over, “What are these expressions on your faces?”
The three of them immediately turned their faces aside and tried their best to recollect themselves.
Su Chen gave a light cough, “It’s not strange at all. Sure enough, the feng shui in our country is better. You never once had a woman with you in your ten years abroad, and you now have one when you’re back!”
Lu Jingzhi nodded, “We thought that Ling Xi was bluffing.”
Ling Xi snorted, “I never bluff!”
Even Ling Xi was shocked by the reply. After all, he was also uncertain about the identity of that beautiful brave young woman. He only said that Li Yan had a woman by his side to keep the other two in suspense, but surprisingly, he had hit the mark.
No wonder the big brother did not have a woman around him for so many years. It turned out that he liked women with fiery tempers. That arrogant and feisty temperament indeed stood out from the masses!
Li Yan lightly tapped the wine glass with his finger, lackadaisically proceeding. “Alright, let’s talk about business!”
The other three people turned serious. Su Chen started to talk first, “Big brother, the news of you returning to Beijing has a huge impact in the business world. LSA Group holds huge power, and it’s eyeing covetously at the market now. Recently, the companies all around, including Qiao Group and Yu Group are stirring up a commotion.”
“Yu Group?” Li Yan smirked, “My uncle really raised a capable woman who is doing such a great job with the family business!”
The corners of Lu Jingzhi’s lips curved into a smile, “Yu Tingyun is also considered to be an extraordinary character. She is the major shareholder of both Qiao and Yu Group. In these few years, these two companies are also slowly merging into one!”
Ling Xi snorted disdainfully, “Regardless of how brilliant she is, she is still just a woman. She only has one daughter who joined Qiao Group not long ago. She came to discuss a collaboration with Ling Group, and she’s practically a bimbo! If Qiao Group and Yu Group are passed on to her, both companies will soon go bankrupt!”
Su Chen stole a glance at Li Yan before he casually said, “Isn’t there a second young mistress in the Qiao family?”
Ling Xi seemed to be thinking otherwise. “Second young mistress? Oh, that illegitimate daughter? The rightful first young mistress is already a mess, how is it possible for the illegitimate daughter to gain a foothold? It’s already a surprise that Yu Tingyun allowed the illegitimate daughter into the Qiao family. As for inheriting the Qiao family’s assets, that’s another matter entirely!”
As Ling Xi dove into his analysis he did not notice Li Yan’s expression slowly turning gloomy.
On the side, Su Chen and Lu Jingzhi exchanged a glance. Both of them felt that Ling Xi’s blabbering mouth had gotten him into trouble again.
Li Yan’s finger was tapping against the couch’s armrest and his voice was ice cold when he spoke, “I said let’s discuss business. Is this business?”
Ling Xi was at a loss. He had simply said something, why did the iceberg suddenly change his expression?
Most importantly, Su Chen and Lu Jingzhi seemed like they were rejoicing in his misfortune when they stared at him, as if he had gotten himself into trouble.
Soon after, Li Yan once again spoke with a nonchalant tone, “Ling Xi, since you’re so bored and fond of gossiping about the family affairs of others, you can handle those few batches of goods in Africa before you return.”
He had once again addressed Ling Xi by his full name!
Ling Xi was stunned, “Big brother, I’m sorry!”
This punishment was far too severe!