Chapter 883: Sophistry
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Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Although Li Jin didn’t hold Lin Mi in high regard, Lin Mi t s ability to deal with Nieng Yu indicated a certain level of competence.
To give Lin Mi some credit, even if she lacked any abilities, there must have been some other avenues that could have helped her procure money.
Therefore, at this moment, all of Li Jin’s hopes were pinned on Lin Mi.
Lin Mi appeared slightly troubled and said, “I’ll ask around later. Right now, 1 don’t know what to do.’
Disappointed, Li Jin withdrew her hopeful gaze, saying, “Fine, just keep this matter in mind and quickly find a solution for me.”
Lin Mi nodded in agreement.
When they returned from the banquet, Li Jin was immediately summoned to the study by Li Dan.
With a stern expression, Li Dan looked at Li Jin and asked, “What happened at the banquet today? s.n.a.t.c.hing projects and resorting to violence? Have you forgotten all the manners you were taught? What has gotten into you?”
Li Jin panicked. She hadn’t expected the news to spread so quickly. She carefully explained, “Grandpa, you’ve misunderstood me. I’m just a girl, after all, not as a.s.sertive as my cousin. So, I thought, for my first appearance in such a business setting with my new ident.i.ty, I had to a.s.sert dominance to prevent others from taking me lightly.”
Li snorted heavily, “Are you attempting to gain respect through such childish means? A person of virtue persuades others through reasoning. Your unreasonable actions only make the Li family look uncultured!”
Seeing that Li Dan was genuinely angry, Li Jin quickly apologized, tears welling up in her eyes, “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I didn’t think it through. I just didn’t want people to underestimate Li Industries. 1 was wrong, and I’ll learn from this.”
Li Dan, looking at the apologetic Li Jin, couldn’t bring himself to say harsh words. He sighed, “Forget it. You’ve never experienced such situations before. Let’s leave it at that. When your cousin returns, everything will be fine.”
Li Jin’s heart skipped a beat. Suppressing her resentment, she asked with a cheerful face, “Is my cousin coming back? When?”
Li Dan’s expression darkened a bit, “There’s no contact yet, but this family business was built by your granduncle. It will surely be inherited by Li Zhe when the time comes. In the meantime, you’ll have to stand in for your cousin. ”
Li Jin’s face lit up with joy, “It’s great that my cousin is coming back!”
However, Li Jin sneered inwardly. Let Li Zhe return? No! She wouldn’t allow him to come back and take everything away from her.
“Grandpa, I’ll go to the company tomorrow and learn from uncle and others. Since we don’t know when cousin will return, I’ll hold dovvn the fort for him, so no one can take advantage,” Li Jin said resolutely.
Li Jin knew that besides dealing with Li Zhe, she also had to establish her presence in the company. She had to make sure the employees understood that there was a change in leadership and that she, as the heir, was here to stay, preventing them from thinking she was just a tool to bring back Li Zhe.
Li Dan looked at Li Jin and was glad to see her determination. He forgot about what Li Jin did at the banquet, “Good child, you have a strong sense of responsibility. Grandpa is pleased.”
Li Jin smiled at his approving gaze. “Grandpa, 1 1 m just doing my duty as a little sister, protecting what belongs to my brother. It’s only natural.” Li Dan nodded; his affectionate eyes filled with praise for Li Jin.
Once Ye Min returned to Beijing, Zhao Yuan immediately invited her to a gathering with Shen Xi.
The atmosphere in the small pub was warm. Shen Xi snacked on small bites while expressing concern, “l heard that Li Jin s.n.a.t.c.hed your project?”
Taking a small sip of wine, Ye Min nonchalantly replied, “It was just a small project. She’s quite something to target me right after taking on the role, but it doesn’t bother me.’
Zhao Yuan chuckled, “If Li Jin knew you didn’t care much about that small project, she would probably feel frustrated.”
Shen Xi warned, “Li Jin is now the heir to the Li family in Hai City, and she has some real power in her hands. Be careful not to let her take advantage. She has always harbored resentment towards me, and she won’t miss any chance to bully you.”
After saying this, Shen Xi specifically turned to Zhao Yuan and added, “And you, be cautious too. Li Jin might come after you as well..”