The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits
Chapter 473 - 477: Rebirth in the Apocalypse (14)

Chapter 473: Chapter 477: Rebirth in the Apocalypse (14)

Upon hearing that voice, Qi Ersheng’s heart skipped a beat.

Looking in the direction of the sound, he felt a surge of annoyance at seeing the all too familiar person standing next to Su Li—the chairman of the Su Group, Su Fugui.

Fang Zheng was looking at him with a smile that was anything but warm, not bothering to hide his displeasure in the slightest.

His entire demeanor was brimming with resistance and dissatisfaction toward Qi Ersheng.

Forced to muster up what semblance of a polite smile he could, he greeted affectionately, "Uncle."

Su Fugui waved his hand dismissively and said bluntly, "No no no, I’m certainly not worthy of that ’Uncle’ from you, a brat who dares to defy even his parents. I don’t have the good fortune to accept such a respectful title from you."

Qi Ersheng felt so awkward he had no idea what to do; he completely lacked experience in dealing with such situations.

Even in his past life, this once father-in-law of his was no less difficult, but before he could feel troubled, his wife would have already resolved any difficulties.

Su Fugui’s reputation for doting on his daughter was known to everyone in their circle—whatever his daughter said, there was nothing he wouldn’t listen to.

Even if he had major grievances against him, all it would take was a soft call from Su Li, "Daddy..."

And Su Fugui would no longer entertain the thought of making things difficult for him.

Of course, behind the scenes, he still saw Qi Ersheng with contempt, but at least outwardly, they appeared to be happy and harmonious, seldom resorting to confrontational behavior.

Now...

Qi Ersheng wasn’t thinking of picking a quarrel with Su Fugui. And even if he wanted to, he didn’t have the power to do so at the moment.

The Su Group loomed over him like a colossal beast, dominating above his head. Until he could remove it, a temporary patience was necessary.

Qi Ersheng, feeling helpless and stuck, kept casting glances toward Xiao Li, "Xiao Li..."

Every time he did this, Su Li couldn’t help but bail him out.

Qi Ersheng’s comparative experience was, of course, all summed up from his past life, always successful—yet today, he met his defeat.

Su Li stood nearby, calm as could be, silent and unspoken, allowing her father free rein, even with a hint of indulgence.

At this, Qi Ersheng grew somewhat displeased but couldn’t express it openly. His eyes nearly twitching, yet still garnering no response from the other party.

Su Fugui’s sarcastic words struck again, "What sort of look is that? Glued your eyes to my daughter, have you? Is she that familiar to you? Don’t be so affectionate in your calling."

Even though Su Fugui, as chairman of a top, publicly traded corporation, couldn’t shake the fact that he was a middle-aged man, it wasn’t just a matter of not giving him a chance to show off. But now, as the old man defending his beloved daughter’s honor, his verbal sparring skills were extraordinarily agile.

If the employees of the Su Group saw this, they would probably be shocked.

They’d surely remark, "The chairman is truly down-to-earth."

Su Fugui was also afraid of Su Li having any further connection with Qi Ersheng. After all, he knew plenty about the news surrounding Qi Ersheng and was also aware of his charm on naively innocent girls.

He hadn’t seen how, in just one short day, Qi Ersheng’s flirtations had stirred the girl’s heart.

He’d be greatly vexed if that sort of influence were used on his own daughter.

That girl Qi Ersheng had bewitched came from a distinguished family, and judging by that, her discernment and experience were supposed to be fairly decent. Yet she fell for his sweet talk, leading Su Fugui to significantly notch up the perceived threat of Qi Ersheng.

Moreover, he now found himself besieged by troubles, under the special department’s scrutiny, and was far from garnering any goodwill.

The astute Su Fugui’s eyes shifted, and with a slanted look of arrogance, he asked with an air of superiority, "That girl just now was your girlfriend, right? The one before is out of the picture? Judging by how intimate you two seemed, I’m sure of it."

"Your parents would be relieved if they knew. That girl looked to have both the status and the poise, definitely someone they’d be pleased with. The relationship between you two might even start to thaw."

Qi Ersheng nearly spat out blood in frustration, his face anxious as he tried to explain to Su Li.

But Su Fugui didn’t give him a chance to interject, talking nonstop as if a river of words had been unleashed... everything that could be said, he said...

"Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s leave it at that, we still need to board our flight."

Su Fugui, having provoked someone to a livid state, waved his hand and, with agile movements, quickly pulled Su Li away.

In the blink of an eye, they disappeared into the crowd at the boarding gate, with not the slightest awareness of having bullied a junior.

Su Fugui felt as refreshed as if he had taken an elixir, his spirit rejuvenated in an instant.

It was evident that he had been too frustrated in his previous encounters with Qi Ersheng, and now, he had finally found an opportunity to rebuke him properly instead of always holding back for the sake of his daughter.

The original owner was completely unaware of her father’s inner journey until this moment, when she finally saw a hint that her father really believed that her feelings for the young man had cooled.

It was, in a way, a pity for the feelings of parents the world over.

Qi Ersheng stood stupefied for a moment, the best opportunity for explanation long gone. He felt not just frustration but also an intensifying resentment towards Su Fugui.

Initially, he had thought that once his business achieved great success, given that he was Su Li’s father, he wouldn’t be too disrespectful, maintaining a certain level of dignity. But now, Su Fugui had really crossed his bottom line.

He should have never allowed any misunderstanding to arise with Su Li.

Enjoy it while you can. Just a few more days of pride for you.

Thinking of his upcoming plans, Qi Ersheng’s mood slightly improved as he grimly dialed his capable assistant’s number.

"Speed up the fundraising a bit more, and double the budgeted funds from what we have."

"President Qi, if the amount of capital is too large, our company’s cash flow will break, and our ability to withstand risks will drop significantly, I’m afraid..."

Qi Ersheng, full of confidence, said, "It’s fine, just do as I say."

The assistant’s attempt at caution turned in his throat and was swallowed back down.

President Qi had been becoming increasingly dictatorial and bullish recently, exhibiting an attitude that tolerated no dissenting advice from anyone.

Of course, facts had proved that his every decision had been correct, but this time there was an ominous premonition.

He had wanted to suggest to the president that it might be better to be cautious rather than aggressive, but remembering the president’s dislike of having his words questioned, he swallowed what he intended to say.

Owing to his grudge against Su Fugui, Qi Ersheng felt that doubling the investment and purchasing all the Jade sources would serve him well.

Jade business was the Su Family’s most lucrative trade. Once the supply channel was cut off...

Qi Ersheng could already imagine the expression on that old fox Su Fugui’s face.

If, at that time, Su Fugui could come begging humbly, and if he was in a good mood, he might just help him out.

It was only with thoughts like these that Qi Ersheng felt his mood lift, clearing the gloom that had hung over his head.

Standing at the airport boarding gate, he touched the phone in his pocket, his fingers poised to send a message to Su Li, but then he hesitated and retracted his hand.

When the time came, he wouldn’t need to say anything, and Su Li would have no choice but to come to him obediently.