In the era of fetal wear, she became the first socialite in Hong Kong

"Qingqing?" Fu Ziyan raised her eyebrows slightly, a little surprised, "Why are you here?"

Of course there were people who came to pay New Year's greetings on the first day of the Lunar New Year, but they were basically relatives from her own family. Although Xi Qingqing had a good relationship with her, according to convention, she shouldn't have shown up today.

Xi Qingqing waved the gift box in her hand and said with a smile: "I came to wish you a happy new year~"

She tilted her head to look at Shen Yuchu, leaned forward slightly and said, "This is the young master of the Shen family, right? Happy New Year, little friend."

Shen Yuchu put on a standard business politeness and smiled: "Aunt Xi, Happy New Year, and may the Year of the Horse bring good luck."

Although he was young, he was very observant and had a high emotional intelligence. Knowing that Xi Qingqing must have come here for something, he gave himself a way out: "Aunt Yan, I want to go to your game room to play some games. You can chat with Aunt Xi slowly."

Fu Ziyan nodded, told the servants and nanny to take good care of Young Master Shen, and took Xi Qingqing to the study.

The study door closed, and Fu Ziyan said seriously: "Qingqing, what happened?"

Xi Qingqing lazily leaned back on the sofa, her movements smooth and effortless. This wasn't her first time at her best friend's house, and she'd been to her study plenty of times before, so there was no need to be shy.

She slowly put away the smile on her face, frowned, and then spoke carefully: "Yan Yan, my dad wants me to marry."

What? ? ?

Fu Ziyan suddenly sat up straight.

"When did this happen?"

Xi Qingqing shook her head. "I don't know when he started planning this, but his attitude is already very clear. My dad is planning to transform, and he needs new partners. On this point of transformation, he and I agree. The shipping industry has reached its peak and is about to decline. The future of the business will not be very good. Considering transformation at this time is the right direction."

The purpose of a wealthy marriage is to strengthen ties and consolidate interests during the cooperation period. If the Xi family wants to transform, the workplace partnership will last at least five years, or even longer.

"Isn't your third brother still married? If he wants to arrange a marriage, there's no need to rush you out. He should know about your relationship with Su Tunan."

Xi Qingqing scoffed, "My third brother's reputation is well-known throughout Hong Kong. The families my father wants to cooperate with won't be willing to push their daughters into the fire pit."

"Are you sure you must be asked to marry?"

"Theoretically, there's also my fourth son, but you know, if my dad really wants to change, the two people getting married will be the ones who stand to gain the most from this partnership. My eldest and second brothers won't be willing to hand over this great opportunity to the fourth son."

A marriage that serves as a bridge to strengthen cooperation during this transition, ignoring the fact that marriage is not free, is undeniably beneficial. Adhering to the principle that if one cannot get the cake, neither can the competitor. Xi Qingqing is indeed the most suitable person for the Xi family to marry.

After all, she is a girl.

It was a convention that subconsciously believed that she had no right of inheritance, even though Xi Qingqing had done a great job at Xi's Shipping in the past two years.

"Honestly speaking, if it weren't for Su Tunan, and if I had never been in love, I wouldn't have rejected this marriage." Xi Qingqing's eyes were calm. "I can use this opportunity to intervene in the transformation work, lay out the company's next stage of development in advance, and increase my weight in the fight for inheritance rights."

"But Su Tunan and I have been in a long-distance relationship for over ten years. Or rather, compared to love, we have already reached a new level. Yanyan, I can't let go. It's impossible for me to give up on him."

"Since you can't let it go, find a way to solve this problem. Qingqing already has an idea, right?" Fu Ziyan looked at her. If she didn't have an idea, why would she come to her on New Year's Day?

"Uncle Fu is also a shareholder of the company, so I won't hide it from you. My dad plans to sell a lot of ships and invest in other industries," Xi Qingqing said with sparkling eyes. "Yan Yan, I hope Uncle Fu can support me at the board meeting and authorize me to invest some of the funds in land-based industries."

Fu Ziyan reached out and took a bottle of juice from the small refrigerator in the study and handed it to Xi Qingqing. "Qingqing, don't worry. Daddy won't ignore your investment case just because you're a girl. As long as your plan is reasonable and can bring benefits to the company."

Of course, if the plan itself was average, her father would not disregard his own interests just because Xi Qingqing was her friend.

As shareholders, as long as the company's interests aren't harmed, they don't care too much about the succession dispute. Business itself is a place where the fittest survive. Who's friends with whom, whether the heir is male or female, are unimportant compared to the benefits shareholders can obtain.

Xi Qingqing curled her lips and smiled, "That's enough. I've spent the past few years studying and working in the company, and I believe I can come up with a high-quality investment plan. In terms of true strength, as long as no one uses gender to hinder me, I will definitely surpass my two older brothers. As for the fourth brother, it's just competition, and I don't think I'll lose."

"Qingqing seems quite confident. Are you planning to use this battle to prove your strength and make your bid for the inheritance known?"

"Yes." Xi Qingqing's eyes were firm. "Yan Yan, if we don't make it public now, it will be too late. As long as I can prove my ability and get the position of investment manager, my father will give up the marriage for the sake of interests. But if he gave up this time, what about next time?"

"So I have to let them know that Xi Qingqing can also fight for the right of inheritance."

"Xi Qingqing, of course you can," Fu Ziyan smiled and clinked her glass with hers before asking about the matter mentioned earlier, "So, are you and Su Tunan still planning to get married?"

"Why not?" Xi Qingqing's eyes lit up. "I want to have both!"

"I will use my strength to prove to Dad that I am more capable than my brothers and more suitable to inherit the family business. But my life is not just about career. There is also the love and marriage that I should have. We are all competitors, why should I be the only one to sacrifice the happiness of my family?"

Xi Qingqing chuckled, "Su Tunan and I have discussed that after we get married, one of our children will take his surname and the other will take mine. My dad is in good health, so this competition should be able to continue for several years. When he is old, I will be able to hold power with my own strength. Yanyan, the company I have worked so hard for many years to build must of course be passed down to my children."

Thinking far enough!

Even though they haven't gotten married yet, they're already thinking about their future children's inheritance rights.

Fu Ziyan joked, "What if the child with Su Tunan's surname is more business-minded?"

"Then just swap the two children's surnames. There won't be any problems for the Xi family to inherit the Xi family business. Speaking of which, my child can at least be guaranteed to be of Xi family blood, but that's not necessarily the case for my brothers' children."

Fu Ziyan was amused by her.

Although there is nothing wrong with what he said, this kind of speculation about being cuckolded out of thin air is quite... well, quite Xi Qingqing's.

"The inheritance rights haven't been secured yet, Miss Xi, don't think too far ahead." Fu Ziyan interrupted her distant plans. "I wish you victory in your first battle. I will bring this up with Dad."

"Thank you, Yanyan."

"Just a thank you isn't enough, at least a good meal is enough, right?"

"No problem! Once I get the project, Miss Fu, just ask."

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