The Shen family were not the only ones with this idea.
At the Jiang family residence, Jiang Wen was equally filled with a hint of excitement and anticipation.
“I do not care what methods you use, but you must somehow win over this richest man and bring him into our Jiang family camp.”
At the Xu family residence in Yanjing!
“When he arrives, find out properly whether he is married. If he is not, you should know what to do.”
At the Li Group.
“Send out the invitation letter right now!”
Almost every family in Yanjing sprang into action at the news.
After the Shen family meeting disbanded, a woman suddenly hurried after Shen Yucheng.
“Yucheng, you have always handled the family business. Did you not secure hundreds of billions in new assets from your sister?” the woman said. She was Shen Yucheng wife, Zhang Cuiping!
“I did secure it, but this money cannot possibly compete with the richest man. It is renminbi, after all, not US dollars.” Shen Yucheng sighed.
“That is not what I am talking about. Look, next month our child will have a birthday. He wants to buy a limited edition sports car.” Zhang Cuiping said.
“But according to the old man wishes, this money is meant to be invested back into the Shen Group.” Shen Yucheng said with some hesitation. How could he not understand what his wife meant?
“Let me tell you, Louis Vuitton has just released a new bag.” Zhang Cuiping was not particularly attractive, but she had always loved luxury goods.
“But…”
“No buts. Diverting a small amount will not matter at all.” Zhang Cuiping said.
“If it is difficult to divert, you can just ask Yuelan for more.” Zhang Cuiping sneered.
“She probably really has nothing left. All her assets have been taken. I deliberately did not pay her medical bills at the hospital, just to see if she still had money. But the hospital called me today, and it seems she truly cannot pay.” Shen Yucheng said.
“Hmph, she brought this on herself. She deserves it! If she had just obediently married into the Jiang family back then, how could this have happened?” Zhang Cuiping mocked.
“So, choosing the right man is sometimes very important. As for the man she chose, she deserves it. By the way, do not go and pay her medical bills. What if she is just pretending to have no money?” Zhang Cuiping warned.
“Do not worry. I am not that stupid. Whether she has money to pay or not has absolutely nothing to do with me.”
“Hmph, the mighty President Shen, the business empress. If she cannot even afford medical bills when the time comes, it would be rather embarrassing.” Zhang Cuiping sneered.
“Let us go. Stop muttering here. It would not be good if someone overheard. Just buy the car and the bag.” Shen Yucheng took Zhang Cuiping arm and walked away.
Just as the two left, a reasonably attractive woman stepped out from behind and let out a long sigh.
Her name was Li Yingying. Strictly speaking, she was not a member of the Shen family.
Shen Tianjun first wife, who was also the mother of Shen Yuelan and the others, had long passed away.
He later took a second wife, and Li Yingying was the daughter brought into the family by that second wife.
Since childhood, Li Yingying had never been well received. Shen Yucheng and the others never treated her as a sister, and even Shen Tianjun did not treat her as a daughter. Only Shen Yuelan regarded her as a sister.
Yuelan had taken good care of her since they were young. After Li Yingying married and left the family, she rarely interacted with Shen Yucheng or other Shen family members. Instead, she maintained closer contact with Shen Yuelan.
This time, upon hearing that Shen Yuelan was in trouble, she had rushed to the Shen family mansion to check on her. After all, Yuelan was her close confidante, and their relationship was extremely intimate.
However, she had just been turned away at the door.
She had overheard this conversation upon leaving, which was why she sighed.
Just then, Li Yingying phone rang.
“Aunt Yingying, could you go and pick up little brother Xiaochen later? I have been taken back to the Jiang family, so I cannot go.” Jiang Tongran said.
“Xiaochen?” Li Yingying frowned.
“Aunt Yuelan child.” Jiang Tongran sighed. The Shen family spoke nicely, but no one was willing to help.
Fortunately, she had met Luo Chen by chance. Otherwise, Shen Yuelan would probably have to search for him herself later.
“Alright, I will go tomorrow. Give me his phone number.” Li Yingying naturally knew about the events of that year.
Early the next morning at the airport, Luo Chen had not walked far when someone called him.
When Luo Chen exited the airport and reached the agreed location, he saw a Maserati parked to the side. A girl was leaning against it.
She was wearing long boots and black tights, with a black leather jacket covering her upper body. She looked slightly sexy and charming. Even though she was young, she carried an air of mature allure.
She wore sunglasses, so her facial features were unknown, but her sexy figure alone was enough to attract attention, causing many people to turn their heads.
“Are you Aunt Yuelan son?” Li Jiayi asked.
“Who are you?” Luo Chen frowned. Why was it not the person who had called him last night?
“My mother and your mother are close friends. My name is Li Jiayi, and I am Li Yingying daughter. My mother had a sudden matter to attend to and could not come, so she sent me instead.” Li Jiayi explained, though her tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
She had stayed at a nightclub until five in the morning the previous night. She had only just returned home and slept for less than an hour before her mother woke her up.
Having to come here early in the morning and wait for a full hour naturally made her unhappy.
Furthermore, from her mother tone, there seemed to be an intention to match them up. This immediately made Li Jiayi feel somewhat displeased and resistant.
She was a well known socialite in Yanjing. She knew the second generation heirs of all the major families, and naturally, several of them were pursuing her.
Moreover, recently a third generation member of the Shen family, Shen Junze, had also been pursuing her.
Shen Junze was not only tall and handsome, but more importantly, his prospects were boundless. He had already reached the rank of lieutenant colonel at a young age.
In Yanjing, he was the male idol of countless girls and highly sought after. His father was also the second in command of a certain province, indicating his extraordinary status.
Although they were both from the Shen family,
Luo Chen father seemed to be just an ordinary man from a county town, and he was not even recognised by the family.
Luo Chen himself came from that same county town. Just hearing that made it clear he had no remarkable abilities.
Most importantly, even Luo Chen mother was now falling out of favour in the Shen family. What chance did Luo Chen have?
Comparing the two, there was simply no contest between Luo Chen and Shen Junze.
Among the second and third generations in Yanjing, rumours had long circulated that Shen Junze and Li Jiayi were a perfectly matched pair, made for each other. Now, Luo Chen suddenly appeared, and her mother had inserted herself into the situation.
Naturally, Li Jiayi did not hold much favour for Luo Chen.
Luo Chen, however, had no idea that in such a short moment, Li Jiayi had already thought through so much.
“Get in the car first. I will take you to see Aunt Yuelan.” Li Jiayi said indifferently, showing neither warmth nor coldness.
“By the way, I have a question. I wonder if I should ask it?” Li Jiayi suddenly spoke again.
“Then perhaps you should not say it.”