"I have considered everything in terms of actual circumstances and our company's situation when making this significant decision. I have definitely thought it through from all angles and can assure you our company will not incur losses."
Su Li was unwilling to give up. Seeing the hesitant looks on the faces of those in the conference room, she pleaded earnestly, "Please don't forget, Mr. Sheng, that Shi Xinxin, the president of CL, is in a romantic relationship with you."
The sudden mention of this matter caused Su Li to pause, as if a hidden thorn had been plucked out and exposed to everyone present.
Her face instantly darkened, and her tone carried a hint of anger. "Who told you that? Those are just things sensationalized by entertainment media to attract attention. As a shareholder of a company, you actually believe such rumors?"
Mr. Fang simply smiled faintly. "Only you, Ms. Su, would know whether those things are true or not."
He had been with the company for a full twenty years, holding a high position and enjoying an excellent reputation.
Naturally, he also knew a bit about the Su family's past. He had heard a thing or two about the complex relationship between the two Su sisters.
However, after accidentally meeting Shi Xinxin at a banquet, Mr. Fang felt she was not as arrogant and overbearing as the rumors claimed, but a well-mannered woman with impeccable etiquette.
In contrast, the current Su Li was perhaps the arrogant and overbearing Miss Su from the rumors.
"Of course I know. Shi Xinxin is an ungrateful wretch who shows no regard for the upbringing the Su family gave her. Now that the Su family is facing financial difficulties, shouldn't she, as a member of the Su family, contribute something?"
This was clearly an unreasonable demand, but Mr. Fang remained unfazed.
Su Li suppressed her anger and glanced at the majority of people in the conference room who remained silent. She raised her voice, "Are you investing or not? Give me an answer."
Some exchanged glances, while others quickly stood up and placed their 'no' cards in front of Su Li.
With one leader taking the initiative, those who were hesitant and discussing no longer felt apprehensive. They all stood up and put down their cards.
As Su Li watched more and more 'no' cards appear before her, her face contorted with rage!
Had they not heard anything she had said?
Clearly, if they acquired WH this time, they would have an opportunity to cooperate with CL, leading to substantial sales revenue. Now, it was all ruined!
"You've all made such a swift decision?"
Still unwilling to accept the outcome, Su Li abruptly stood up, her chair scraping loudly against the floor. She looked at the people who were about to leave the conference room.
Those near the door stopped. Some of the higher-ranking individuals directly replied, "I believe Mr. Fang is absolutely right. Five years is simply not enough to solve the fundamental problems within our group. In that case, it would be better to use these five years to thoroughly address the root cause."
Her words were direct and unambiguous, earning her the unanimous agreement of everyone present.
Su Li was so furious she felt like overturning the table before her!
Did they not want their five-figure bonuses, to refuse so readily? Her perfectly planned scheme was now completely ruined!
She slumped back into her chair.
She recalled what Mr. Fang had said and couldn't help but think of the person he mentioned.
Shi Xinxin, that bitch! It was all because of her that Mr. Fang had so many excuses and reasons, leading so many people to vote 'no'!
Su Li attributed all the day's grievances to Shi Xinxin!
A vicious and angry glint flickered in her eyes. So what if her plan failed this time? She would always find a way and make Shi Xinxin pay back double for everything she had suffered!
Shi Xinxin, who was being resented, was completely unaware of the events at Su Corporation. As dusk approached, she slowly regained consciousness.
Upon opening her eyes, she saw the familiar, clean white ceiling.
A fleeting smile crossed Shi Xinxin's mind. This was the nth time she had been hospitalized; she even remembered the patterns on the ceiling.
Before she could dwell on other thoughts, she heard a slight creak from the chair beside her. Sheng Chenjin's sandalwood scent filled the air.
Accompanying it was his anxious yet joyful voice, "Xinxin, you're awake? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? I'll go call a nurse right away!"
Woken by his rapid-fire questions, Shi Xinxin couldn't help but chuckle as she watched him, his hair disheveled, about to rush off to find a nurse. "Sheng Chenjin, are you treating me like I have a terminal illness? I'm not that weak..."
Hearing Shi Xinxin's calm and smiling tone, Sheng Chenjin's eyes welled up. He turned and tightly embraced Shi Xinxin, then, realizing it might be inappropriate, he loosened his grip slightly, appearing cautious.
Shi Xinxin was amused by his actions. "Sheng Chenjin, are you very worried about me? Worried that I might not be by your side anymore, worried that..."
Before she could finish, Sheng Chenjin interrupted, "Don't say such inauspicious things. And never say them again."
Shi Xinxin blinked. The room was illuminated, and she could clearly see Sheng Chenjin's hand, resting by his side, trembling slightly.
Her heart suddenly softened. Shi Xinxin knew that Sheng Chenjin was truly afraid of losing her, and she felt the same way.
Shi Xinxin slowly raised her hand and tightly hugged Sheng Chenjin's waist, murmuring, "Okay, I won't say things like that anymore. And such a thing will never happen."
Only then did Sheng Chenjin respond with a soft hum.
Upon receiving the news of Xinxin's awakening, Yan Hao, who had just finished his rounds, rushed over without rest.
"Xinxin, are you alright? Do you feel any discomfort or anything unusual?"
He immediately asked upon entering, his face etched with visible worry.
The moment Shi Xinxin saw him, her expression briefly faded, but she quickly regained her composure. No one noticed her fleeting moment of contemplation.
She tightened her grip on the bedsheet slightly. Looking at the anxious Yan Hao, she couldn't help but recall his conversation with Yin Xue that afternoon.
What were they hiding from her!
A voice screamed hysterically in her mind, and Shi Xinxin felt an intense headache. She simply averted her gaze and said in a flat tone, "I know my body best. My head is a bit dizzy upon waking, but otherwise, nothing is seriously wrong."
Yan Hao nodded. "That's good."
He took out some medicine from his medical kit. "This is the medicine I've prepared for you. Take it and see how it works."
Sheng Chenjin stopped him from handing over the medicine. "You're going to give Xinxin medicine when you're not even sure of its effects?"
"I have carefully formulated these prescriptions. Xinxin understands medicine and will know the efficacy of this prescription better than I do."
Sheng Chenjin glanced at Shi Xinxin. Receiving her confirmation, he finally agreed.