She abandoned her husband first, then her children, and was ecstatic after the divorce.

Zhou Lan gave Liu Ma a deep look, "I didn't know you were so resourceful now."

Liu Ma unconsciously shifted her body back a little and said.

"I'm just worried about the lady."

Zhou Lan smiled slightly, "Jiang Jiuge is someone we can't touch for now. I'm hungry, go and stew some bird's nest for me."

"Okay," Aunt Liu replied.

She watched Zhou Lan walk towards the living room, where she lazily lay down on the chaise lounge, before turning and leaving.

Before pushing open the kitchen door, Liu Ma couldn't help but pause for a moment, turning her head to give Zhou Lan a deep look.

She frowned slightly before entering the kitchen.

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"President Jiang, the Fu Group has sent another letter of intent for cooperation."

Xiao Zhou reported his work to Lin Qingran.

This letter of intent was mixed in with a bunch of emails. Seeing that it was sent by the Fu Group, Xiao Zhou originally didn't want to pay attention to it.

But after thinking it over, the Fu Group was slapped so hard by them this time, and they went to great lengths to keep their artists active on screen for several days before calming down the storm. Aren't they angry at all?

They even want to continue the cooperation.

Xiao Zhou decided to report the matter to Lin Qingran.

"What kind of trouble is Fu Xiuheng going to cause this time?" Lin Qingran looked away from the monitor.

“Recently, many people online have boycotted games produced by the Fu Group. Although the Fu Group weathered the storm smoothly, it still caused losses to the group,” Xiao Zhou said.

"I always felt that they came with ill intentions."

"Whether they have ill intentions or not, we'll find out by testing them." Lin Qingran tapped the table.

"Go and reply to the Fu Group, and see what they have to say."

"Okay, Mr. Jiang."

Xiao Zhou quickly made contact with them. Fu's Group first unexpectedly showered Sheng Hai Group with compliments, practically praising it to the skies. Then, they showed great sincerity, saying that their president would personally come to discuss the project cooperation.

Lin Qingran immediately understood after hearing this.

It seems that Fu Xiuheng was aware that his company's gaming divisions were fraught with problems. The fact that they haven't collapsed yet is just a matter of luck, but if things continue like this, they will eventually bury themselves in that pit.

Therefore, the Fu Group, which had always been aloof and arrogant, finally lowered its stance and humbly sought advice from the Sheng Hai Group.

However, their goal is definitely not just as simple as cooperation.

If they cooperate, their interests will be intertwined. The Fu Group's games have left behind so many messes that Sheng Hai Group, as a partner, can't just ignore them. Even providing technical guidance would be labor-intensive and time-consuming, let alone the fact that the Fu Group can learn the technology without spending a penny.

Secondly, this is also a way to give Sheng Hai Group a warning.

He wanted to let Shenghai Group know that even if they openly or secretly manipulated public opinion online, they could not shake such a huge enterprise as their Fu Group.

"He's rather confident," Lin Qingran commented, somewhat speechlessly.

"The abacus beads are about to hit my face."

Xiao Zhou sneered, "This has always been the way the Fu family operates."

That's true. Their family has always had this style, starting with their grandfather.

Perhaps it's because they started out early and seized the market before others. Over the years, they've become incredibly powerful and influential, so how could they allow a company like Sheng Hai, which developed later, to surpass them?

Fu Xiuheng probably still thought that Shenghai Group was waging a propaganda war.

Once the storm subsides and the two companies join forces, those previous rumors will naturally be forgotten.

He even felt that Sheng Hai Group only dared to speak online, but dared not confront them head-on in real life.

Therefore, he naturally assumed that no one would refuse his letter of intent to cooperate.

“However, the Fu Group’s methods are very dirty. Although we have the ability to resist, we are currently in a critical stage of transformation. President Jiang, would you like to reconsider?” Xiao Zhou thought for a moment and said cautiously.

Sheng Hai Group is indeed at a very important juncture.

Since Lin Qingran returned, she has begun to develop agricultural and livelihood-related projects.

If a company wants to gain a foothold in a country like China, it still needs to put people first.

In addition, Lin Qingran's observations also revealed that very few large-scale enterprises in China are investing in such projects.

Since the market has not yet been divided up, it is natural to seize the opportunity.

If we keep engaging in online mudslinging with the Fu Group, it will damage the reputation of Shenghai Group and affect all aspects of the company's operations.

Fortunately, only insiders knew what Lin Qingran had done, and she had registered a company independent of Shenghai Group, so the news did not spread within the industry.

Otherwise, if Fu Xiuheng found out, that cunning and treacherous man would have even more leverage over him.

Lin Qingran thought for a moment and then said.

"Even if the company doesn't transform, we can't let the Fu Group tarnish its reputation for no reason."

She pinched the bridge of her nose. "A face-to-face meeting is possible, but the specific outcome can only be determined after the meeting."

Xiao Zhou nodded. "I'll contact Li An right away, but what if the vice president wants to see you?"

What Xiao Zhou is talking about now is Lin Qingran's private life.

Since Fu Xiuheng came in person, it couldn't possibly be just for work-related matters.

The key point is that Lin Qingran is in Yuncheng, and the two of them just recently made things clear. Fu Xiuheng is really eager to see her.

Lin Qingran felt it was bad luck to even look at someone as selfish and arrogant as him.

"Help me make arrangements to ensure that Fu Xiuheng avoids the time when I'm teaching Fu Xingze."

Xiao Zhou replied, "Okay, Mr. Jiang."

Lin Qingran glanced at her watch. It was exactly 5 p.m., and she decided to leave work early.

Fu Xiuheng's arrival was ill-intentioned, and the existence of the bell posed a significant hidden danger.

Lin Qingran was even considering whether she should increase security at her own doorstep or send someone to break Fu Xiuheng's legs as soon as he got off the plane, so that he could never get close to Lingdang again.

To everyone's surprise, Fu Xiuheng, upon receiving the news, boarded a plane to Yuncheng that very night.

With a ding-dong, Lin Yuyan's phone rang.

She lay on the bed, completely listless. Her phone was right next to her, but she didn't have the strength to move at all.

After Zhou Lan changed the lock on her door, Lin Yuyan went on another rampage in the room.

But it was obviously no use. It wasn't until Lin Yuyan was exhausted that a servant came in to help her clean up.

The etiquette teacher that Zhou Lan had hired also arrived. She was a thin, mean-spirited old woman who didn't look easy to get along with.