No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

Jiang Hua was sitting in the cubicle and could hear the shareholders' meeting clearly. The people who spoke up for Ji Liangchuan were all veteran shareholders other than the Wang family. They didn't hold many shares, but it was her father's idea to keep them. In a way, these people were distant relatives of her father's side, and they received a lot of money from the Jiang family every year.

When the Wang family was in power, they were never seen showing their faces. Now that the Wang family has fallen, they have begun to openly sit in the shareholder's chair.

As the meeting was drawing to a close, someone hinted, "My suggestion is that Pei Zhan is capable, but he is arrogant and incompetent, has a rigid attitude, and is too ruthless in his actions. Over the years he has managed the company, he has offended many corporations. Now, the Huo family alone is not enough to support him."

"I think we should be prepared for the worst. If Shengshi Group withdraws its investment and leaves the Jiang family, we should always have a backup plan."

divestment…

This statement served as a wake-up call for Jiang Weiguo. He was fully aware that the Jiang Group was indeed entirely dependent on the Huo Group's resources, and he knew exactly why.

Over the years, Pei Zhan has indeed made many enemies because of his way of doing things.

Once Pei Zhan returns and Hua Hua divorces him, he might withdraw the Huo Group's investment in the Jiang family. Cutting off these investments would be a fatal blow to the Jiang family.

There are hidden dangers lurking within, which Jiang Weiguo has to consider. After all, relying on the Huo family all the time will not last.

"Many CEOs are dissatisfied with Pei Zhan now. I think we should hold a shareholders' meeting sometime."

"Temporarily remove him from his position as president of Jiang's Group, and then... let Ji Liangchuan temporarily take over the position, and let Pei Zhan become the vice president of Jiang's Group. Let him assist Liangchuan well. If he feels unbalanced, we can increase his salary a bit, and all kinds of benefits are negotiable."

"It saves Pei Zhan from offending the CEO of another listed company. Firstly, it won't hinder our cooperation with the other two groups. Perhaps, out of Liang Chuan's influence, we can even get a few more collaborations. Secondly... he can continue to work for the company."

After careful consideration, Jiang Weiguo's brows relaxed slightly. "This proposal can be discussed at a shareholders' meeting after Pei Zhan returns."

"That's it for today."

After everyone had left, Jiang Hua walked into the conference room. Jiang Weiguo looked at her and said, "You heard what your uncles and elders said earlier. What do you think of the suggestion to remove Pei Zhan from his position as president and make him the vice president of Jiang's Group?"

"I'm afraid that given Pei Zhan's personality, he won't agree."

Jiang Hua: "He will."

“I think this idea does seem to be correct. Pei Zhan is too deeply rooted in the Jiang Group. If this continues, and we really wait until Pei Zhan leaves the Jiang Group, I am afraid that many key members will leave with him, which will have an impact on the Jiang Group.”

Zuo Xiangnan is a perfect example. Even Jiang's shares couldn't sway him, which shows that Pei Zhan has long been regarded as a god by Jiang's employees.

"This is too dangerous for the Jiang family."

She didn't believe that Jiang Shi would really fail without Pei Zhan.

Jiang Weiguo left, and Jiang Hua stayed with Ji Liangchuan at the company.

"The office will be ready for you soon."

Ji Liangchuan took her hand and walked out of the elevator together. He then took her hand and placed it on his arm. "You don't have to move out. That way, we can go to and from get off work together, and I can see you every day."

"Okay! In that case, I won't move. I'll stay with you."

As the two stepped out of the elevator, they ran into Zuo Xiangnan, and his young and pretty secretary/assistant who was carrying documents behind him.

Zuo Xiangnan had just received an important document from the company's human resources department, informing him that Ji Liangchuan would officially join the company immediately as the vice president of the Jiang Group. It was also Chairman Jiang's request that he temporarily hand over all his affairs to Ji Liangchuan.

So now he's here to deliver some important documents.

Jiang really likes to treat the company like a game, giving things to whomever she wants!

Seeing the two holding hands intimately, and recalling the scene of Ji Liangchuan kissing Jiang Hua's forehead downstairs at the company earlier today, it was inevitable that a look of disdain would appear in his eyes.

However, Jiang Hua quickly caught that look in her eyes.

"Were you mocking me with that look in your eyes just now?"

Zuo Xiangnan was quite respectful to Jiang Hua, nodding and lowering his head, "I wouldn't dare. President Pei said that the most taboo thing in the company is to include personal feelings."

Jiang Hua: "It's best if it's not. If I see that look in your eyes again, I don't care what you're thinking, you'd better keep it to yourself, otherwise... I'll make sure you and Pei Zhan pack your bags and leave."

Zuo Xiangnan: "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Miss. Apart from President Pei, no one can make me leave."

"I am still an employee of Jiang's, and I will obey the company's arrangements and transfers in everything."

"As President Pei's assistant, I have no interest in the young lady's private life."

Zuo Xiangnan quickly changed the subject, saying, "As instructed by Chairman Jiang, I've come to deliver some important company documents to Vice President Ji, including the financial statements for this period and other documents that require his signature."

Jiang Hua simply smiled and said, "If you have time, contact your CEO Pei and have him come over to hand over his position. After he returns, Ji Liangchuan will officially become the CEO of Jiang's Group. At that time, you will work alongside the current CEO and assist Liangchuan in all matters concerning the company."

"As for Pei Zhan, the company will assign him a new assistant."

Zuo Xiangnan calmly stated, "My employment contract with Jiang's Group expires in half a month. If Jiang's Group really makes such a decision, I will resign voluntarily and leave Jiang's Group in half a month."

"President Pei has devoted himself to the Jiang family for so many years, eliminating a cancer like the Wang family, yet he not only didn't receive any shares, but his annual salary is even less than mine as an assistant. Don't the Jiang family's higher-ups think this is unfair? Now, just because Miss Jiang's beloved man has returned, they're trying to make President Pei step down. And he still holds 15% of the shares. Miss Jiang is truly willing to go to great lengths for her beloved."

'Slap!' Jiang Hua stepped forward, raised her hand, and slapped Zuo Xiangnan hard across the face again. 'When did it become your place as an employee to interfere in my affairs? Remember this... you and Pei Zhan are both dogs raised by the Jiang family.'

"Even without you, the Jiang family would not have gone out of business."

“Keep an eye on your men. If I hear even a whisper of these things and they get out of the company, I can fire you right now, even before Pei Zhan comes back.”

Ji Liangchuan knew Huahua's personality, so he stepped forward, took her hand, and pulled her behind him. "Pei Zhan's abilities are indeed quite good, but the Jiang family also gave him a certain reward. In the case of interests, giving and receiving are always proportional."

"As a company employee, he contributed his abilities, and the Jiang family paid him a full salary, which is very fair."

"If he thinks it's too little, there's nothing wrong with discussing salary. As long as he's willing, he can ask for whatever he wants. My dad and I, who are also Chairman Jiang, will make sure he's satisfied."

"That's enough about this. Send the documents over."

"Don't delay the company's project progress."

Ji Liangchuan brought Jiang Hua to his office. Zuo Xiangnan, with a cold face, did not go over. Instead, his secretary delivered a large pile of documents to the office, put them down, and left immediately without lingering.

In the office, seeing that she was still angry, Ji Liangchuan went up to her and hugged her, gently coaxing her, "It's alright, my sudden arrival will indeed cause dissatisfaction among most people, don't be angry for me."

"I won't take the CEO position either. There's really no one more suitable for him than him."

“When he comes back, talk to him properly about the divorce. Don’t argue with him. Over the years… if it weren’t for him taking care of your father, maybe… I wouldn’t have had this chance to come back to you.”

Jiang Hua leaned against his chest, her heart pounding as if it had been violently pierced, yet a wave of helpless restlessness rose within her, as if countless tangled threads were intertwined, impossible to break no matter how hard she pulled or tugged…

“I’m not angry. I just don’t want the Jiang family to live in Pei Zhan’s shadow again. I don’t want everyone to think that without the Jiang family, Pei Zhan will become a disorganized mess.”

She wanted to tear away the label that the Jiang family only had Pei Zhan.

“I understand. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Give me some time, and I’ll make everything alright.”

Ji Liangchuan gently pushed her away, tidying her hair from her forehead. His tender gaze seemed to fill her completely. "Alright, let's go back. The wedding is approaching, and there's a lot to do. I can't go with you. Didn't you promise Bao'er to go pick out wedding candy today?"

"go quickly."

Ji Liangchuan stuffed a card into her hand, saying, "There's enough money in it, so don't worry about saving money for me."

"Because my wife deserves better."

When Bao'er's car arrived at the company to pick her up, she found Jiang Hua looking sullen. "Huahua, what's wrong?"

"Did someone make you angry?"

Jiang Hua: "It's nothing."

Shen Bao'er clearly noticed that she was unhappy, but she was still a little unsure. "Huahua, are you really going to marry Ji Liangchuan?"

"But it's true, that country bumpkin really likes you, doesn't he? You're about to marry Ji Liangchuan, why doesn't he come back to stop you?"

"Looks like she doesn't treat you very well either!"

"If he really liked you, he would have come out long ago."

Jiang Hua went shopping, and the two of them bought a lot of things. Most of what Jiang Hua bought were furniture that she liked, which she would move into when they moved into their new house, as well as various other household items that she would need.

Shen Bao'er said with some surprise, "Huahua, don't you already have an identical set of tea table, bed, dressing table, and dining table at Jinsha Shallow Bay? Why do you want to buy another one?"

"And...it doesn't seem as expensive as the Jinsha Shallow Bay area."

Jiang Hua then realized, yes, it was exactly the same as the one at Jinsha Shallow Bay. Having gotten used to something, Jiang Hua rarely tried new foods, afraid she wouldn't like them or they wouldn't be good enough…

She's picky about beds; if the bed isn't the one she's used to sleeping in, she won't be able to sleep.

"Then... we don't need any of these."

There's no such thing as a ready-made solution!

And it's even better!

"Then let's pack up all those clothes and jewelry, and pay the bill while we're at it!"

"Okay, Miss Jiang."

Shen Bao'er was a little hesitant to speak to Huahua. She felt that Huahua was absent-minded all day, and that she seemed angry and sad... She was afraid that she would say something wrong again.

Whenever Jiang Hua arrives, the lobby manager personally serves and greets her. Qianhua International is the world's largest luxury shopping mall, serving only VIP users with a net worth of over 100 million yuan. The products here are all top-tier luxury brands, and everyone who comes needs to meet a certain spending threshold.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Jiang, your balance is insufficient..."

"It's okay, just use my card." Shen Bao'er immediately took out a card from her pearl-embellished crossbody bag.

Just then, a voice came through the manager's Bluetooth headset. A moment later, she immediately smiled and said, "Ms. Jiang, Ms. Chen, we have found that your points earned at our store have reached the required amount. All the items you selected today can be redeemed using your points."

"So there's no need to pay the bill."

"Here's a gift card for you, which can be used exclusively in this mall with no limit. You can use this card next time you come to enjoy the biggest discounts at Qianhua International Mall."

Jiang Hua: "No need, there won't be a next time."

She didn't take the card, but as soon as she left, Bao'er immediately took it, saying, "It's okay, it's the same if you give it to me."

"Huahua, wait for me."

The two had afternoon tea together. Bao'er glanced at her phone and said, "My brother said he'll pick us up later. He also said he bought two tickets to a play. Do you want to go?"

Jiang Hua: "Whatever."

Shen Bao'er: "Shen Bulu is back today, so I won't go with you."

“He keeps bothering me, I’m about to be driven crazy by him. I thought I could have a few days of peace and quiet when he went abroad on a business trip, but this bastard just calls me every day.”

...

As usual, the theater was packed with people, but this time the only difference was that Shen Yebai had booked the entire theater, leaving only the two of them in the huge hall that could hold a hundred people.

"It's been a long time since I've come with you. How have you been?"

"It's alright, nothing special." Jiang Hua looked at the stage and recited the lines she knew by heart. It was the same familiar actors. She used to watch it for Ji Liangchuan because she liked him, so she would come to see it again and again whenever she had free time.

Now that Ji Liangchuan is back, Jiang Hua would have almost forgotten about this play if it weren't for Shen Yebai's sudden invitation...

"To be honest, I was very surprised. I thought you would stay with Pei Zhan forever. I didn't expect Ji Liangchuan to be so important to you. His return made you change your mind immediately."

"Actually, I'm quite surprised. What made you give up what was the best option for you?"

She doesn't seem like someone who acts on emotions.

But this decision really surprised him.

"Yebai..."

"Haven't I always been like this? I don't care about anything, I just want to be happy."

"Besides, the person I like is not Pei Zhan. Even if it means sacrificing the Jiang family, I will still choose Ji Liangchuan."

Shen Yebai chuckled softly, but remained silent.

His fingers rested on his knees, tapping lightly.

“I saw your lawsuit documents for a forced divorce filed with the court. I wanted to help you complete all the procedures within three days.”

"But...it failed..."

Jiang Hua: "..."