“Li Su!”
Shen Jianchen instinctively grabbed her wrist and said urgently, “Didn’t you say you cut ties with your family? Why does our company have investments from your father and your brother?”
Seeing him grabbing Li Su, Lin Tianrou felt disgusted to the core. She also stepped forward, grabbed Li Su’s hand, and cried:
“Su Su, the investment I raised came from your father and your brother. You were hiding this from me too—why? Do you never really see us as your people?”
It was yet another dirty accusation. No matter what she said, they would always find a way to smear her.
Disgusting.
In her previous life, for the sake of Li Yang and Shen Jianchen, she endured it. Whenever Lin Tianrou threw dirt at her, she either stayed silent or avoided it. But what did that patience earn her in the end?
Everyone siding with Lin Tianrou. Total betrayal. And death.
But now—
She shoved both of them away and said coldly, “Lin Tianrou, your talent for twisting things is still as impressive as ever. Was the investment really something you raised? Clearly, it was my father and brother who couldn’t bear to see me suffer and secretly gave it to me. You just happened to receive them, and now you’re claiming credit for it? Do you not even blush when you lie? And now you’re turning things around and accusing me—so tell me, is it me who never cared about everyone, or is it you people who never cared about me from the beginning?”
“What… what?”
The investment came voluntarily from her father and brother?
And Lin Tianrou only “received” them?
The others were stunned.
Shen Jianchen pressed on relentlessly. “Li Su, did you go back to the Li family? What about Yangyang? What about Yangyang? Didn’t your father refuse to accept that child? Didn’t your brother say he’d strangle him if he came back? Why don’t you leave the child with me first, I can help you—”
“Get lost!”
She had to admit she had been truly foolish in the past.
What Shen Jianchen cared about was never her as a person.
When she was the daughter of the Li family, he called her “Su Su” and “baby” at every turn. But when she wasn’t anymore, he called her “disgusting” and “bitch.”
Who was truly disgusting here?
Who was truly vile?
“Shen Jianchen, you’d better remember every word you said for the rest of your life!”
He froze for a moment, suddenly recalling what he had said days earlier at the gathering:
“I never liked you. Seeing your son disgusts me. Let’s never see each other again.”
He fell silent immediately, his expression darkening.
But his eyes betrayed him—no longer pure disgust, but occasional unease and hesitation.
Lin Tianrou’s expression also turned ugly.
But none of it mattered anymore.
Everyone sat quietly now. Across from them were Li Su and Zhang Cheng, separated by a coffee table, clearly divided into two sides.
Asset settlement began.
Zhang Cheng placed the share certificates and authorization documents onto the table. The red official seals stabbed painfully into everyone’s eyes.
The investment agreements from Li Zun and Li You were clearly written. Transfer records were fully traceable. The 55% stake was indisputable. Adding Li Su’s personal 25% founding shares, her 80% ownership was ironclad.
“According to the company charter, dividends are distributed according to shareholding. After costs, the remaining profit is 8 million yuan. Ms. Li Su is entitled to 6.4 million yuan, which will be transferred immediately.” Zhang Cheng adjusted his glasses. “Additionally, the Li Corporation has officially issued a notice terminating all potential cooperation with your company. Further legal procedures will be handled by our law firm.”
Lin Tianrou’s face turned pale as paper. Her fingers clenched tightly at her clothes.
0.175 luck value made even breathing feel difficult.
She tried to speak but couldn’t. As she stood up, she tripped on the chair leg and slammed her forehead into the corner of the table, tears instantly streaming down her face.
“Sweet Rou!” Shen Jianchen rushed to help her, but knocked over a glass of water. It spilled into a power strip—sparks exploded—and the entire office lost power. The ceiling fan above creaked dangerously, swaying as if it would fall.
Li Su watched the absurd chaos coldly.
The notification of 6.4 million yuan arriving on her phone rang clearly in the dark.
She curved her lips and said coldly to the chaotic crowd:
“Wishing you all a pleasant rest of your lives.”
Then she turned and left, Zhang Cheng following closely behind.
From the dark office came Lin Tianrou’s shocked voice:
“Why did Su Su receive 6.4 million, but our 1.6 million hasn’t arrived yet??”
“Maybe it’s a network issue, call the bank—”
“The bank said there’s no problem, told us to check again.”
“But there’s nothing in the account! What’s going on? Why do I feel like our luck has been getting worse lately…”
“If the money doesn’t arrive, how are we supposed to stockpile supplies?”
“Jianchen, maybe you should withdraw some from your family first?”
The last thing she heard was Shen Jianchen’s sigh:
“I’ll sell my properties first.”
Thanks to the cat’s hearing ability, she clearly heard how unlucky those people had become. Her 6.4 million had arrived smoothly, while their 1.4 million couldn’t even be traced.
Indeed, they weren’t worth her time at all.
“Lawyer Zhang, thank you.”
“You’re welcome, it’s my job.”
“In a few days, I’ll send you a gift delivered to your door. I heard this year’s winter will be severe—stock up on vegetables.”
She turned and left.
People who helped her would be rewarded. She would send Zhang Cheng ten thermal coats capable of withstanding -60°C. As for liquid nitrogen protective suits, they were too conspicuous and would put him in danger. Besides, the government would eventually step in; she only needed him to survive long enough to reach a shelter.
Back home, Li Yang ran into her arms.
“Mom is back. Mom worked hard.”
The five-year-old boy was obedient and considerate, making her heart ache every time she looked at him.
“Su Su.”
Madam Yang and Ning Zhenzhen had returned from the hospital. The whole family had undergone physical examinations, including Li Yang.
“Everyone is healthy, except…”
Yang Wen paused and looked at Ning Zhenzhen.
“Your sister-in-law is pregnant…”
Ning Zhenzhen’s eyes reddened. “The apocalypse is coming soon… maybe I should terminate it.”
Both of them looked at Li Su.
As someone who had experienced it before, Li Su knew the complexity of such a decision. She couldn’t judge another person’s life choice.
“Sister-in-law, discuss it with my brother. As for the baby, if needed, we’ll stock more supplies. We still have some of Yangyang’s old things that can be used.”
Ning Zhenzhen teared up but visibly relaxed.
Li Su understood—she wanted the child.
“By the way, where are Dad and my brother?”
Yang Wen quickly replied, “Your father said time is tight. He’s supervising workers at the mine. Your brother went to meet the youngest of the Huo family to gather information. The one who just returned to the country… what was his name again?”
“…Huo Sinian?”