Chapter 875: Distant Cousin
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Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Within the conglomerate, the affairs grew more complex by the day, leaving Shen Xi with no choice but to channel all her emotions into work. In the midst of it all, she even managed to carve out time for a graduation thesis defense.
While the official announcement of Li Zhe and Meng Yu’s relationship was made abroad, it became the talk of the town back home. Li Industries, like a delicate sapling swaying in the wind, seemed on the verge of collapse.
Observing the two opposing groups in the meeting room, Li Jin felt an uncomfortable tug at her heart. Why did no one consider her an existing heir? Did they really have to cling to Li Zhe, a h.o.m.os.e.xual unlikely to have descendants?
“Are you Li Jin, my cousin?” a voice came from behind Li Jin, prompting her to turn around in surprise.
A girl in a floral dress stood before her, her eyes clear and a gentle smile playing on her lips.
Although the girl appeared innocent, Li Jin’s wariness instantly surged. After all, she used to portray herself as this type of girl.
“Who are you? Why are you calling me cousin?” Li Jin asked, her gaze tinged with suspicion.
“I’m Lin Mi. My grandfather is your grandfather’s cousin, and my mother is your father’s cousin,” Lin Mi replied with a smile.
Li Jin’s expression turned chilly at once. She scoffed, “So, you’re a distant relative here to seize the opportunity to acquire a share of the a.s.sets. A distant cousin isn’t worth my time.”
Unfazed by Li Jin’s mockery, Lin Mi spoke gently, “Cousin, there’s no need for hostility. I am different from the others in the Li family.”
Li Jin chuckled; her gaze fixed on the quarreling individuals in the conference room. She sneered, “Different? Then why are you here? A Lin, stepping into the Li family’s territory. Just here for the show?”
“Cousin, can we talk somewhere else?” Lin Mi said in a hushed tone, “l can help you get what you want.”
Li Jin skeptically scrutinized Lin Mi l s face. After a moment of contemplation, she followed Lin Mi out.
They arrived at a café below the company. Li Jin wasted no time and directly asked, “So, what do you want to tell me? Are your grandfather and others trying to get something from me? Let me tell you, I won’t betray my granduncle.”
Lin Mi, locking eyes with Li Jin, said confidently, “Cousin, rest a.s.sured, I have no intention of making you betray anyone. I just feel that as women, we should fight for what we deserve, shouldn’t we?”
Li Jin raised an eyebrow. While the words made sense, she couldn’t afford to reveal her ambitions now.
“l don’t understand what you’re talking about. Just get to the point; I don’t have time to waste with you,” Li Jin said, showing impatience on her face.
“Cousin, you’re straightforward. Let me be clear. I want to help you become the heir of Li Industries, the next chairperson.” Lin Mi said confidently.
Li Jin couldn’t help but laugh at the audacity of the seemingly naive girl. Becoming the next heir seemed more conceivable to Li Jin, but the next chairperson? Li Jin instantly felt that the girl was here to mock her.
A chairperson without a substantial share? Ridiculous!
Li Jin grabbed her bag and got up to leave.
Lin Mi stood up, grabbing Li Jin’s wrist. Leaning close to Li Jin’s ear, she said, “Several projects of Li Industries will face problems soon. The company will be in a severe financial crisis. Either it will go bankrupt, or the shares will be sold at a low price. I can help you acquire enough shares to make you the majority shareholder.”
Li Jin’s lips curled with disdain. “Just you? Do you think I would believe a little girl like you? Do you know who supports Li Industries? It’s the Guan family from Beijing! They won’t sit idly by and watch the Li family, which they’ve supported for decades, collapse,”
“What if there’s a conflict between the Guan family and Li Industries? Such as a blood feud? Do you think the Guan family would help an enemy?” Lin Mi tightened her grip on Li Jin’s wrist, a glint of a smile lingering in her gaze.
Li Jin widened her eyes. “Are you planning to kill Guan Lei and frame the Li family?”
Lin Mi shook her head, smiling, “The Guan family has descendants other than Guan Lei. Don’t they have an adopted son? The one who is now deeply involved with your cousin and has even obtained a marriage certificate abroad? If Meng Yu ends up killed by Li Zhe, will Guan Yi still support Li Industries? I believe, in that case, watching from the sidelines would be the greatest mercy Guan Yi could show to the Li family..”