usatvline Chapter 102 Jiang Nan came on strong, as if she wanted to devour her whole.
Chapter 102 Jiang Nan came on strong, as if she wanted to devour her whole.
Shen Mubai was surprised to find that it was Li Tingze's younger brother who was away from home.
He noticed that Lin Zhi's complexion was not good.
He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Zhi'er, if you feel it's difficult, I can find a way to help you decline."
Because of the previous setback, Shen's Jewelry has been hampered. If she offends a big shot in the jewelry industry again, Shen Mubai will likely face great difficulties within Shen's Jewelry.
He has done enough for her.
She didn't want to continue dragging Shen Mubai down with her.
Lin Zhi gave Shen Mubai a slight smile, extended her hand generously, and said in a calm tone, "Mr. Jiang, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Jiang Nan smiled brightly and said deliberately, "Sister-in-law, we're already family, so you don't need to be so polite with me."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Qi quickly chimed in, "Miss Lin, I actually think that if you could sign the exclusive agency rights for your work to Jiang Nan, you would definitely reap both fame and fortune. You have talent and ability, and Jiang Nan has the backing of the Li family, which can provide you with top-tier resources. With such a powerful collaboration, you will surely reach one of the top ranks in the country in due time."
Jiang Nan smiled and said, "That's right. We shouldn't let the good stuff go to outsiders. If the Li family makes money, you, sister-in-law, will also get a share of the profits based on your share in the Li family."
Lin Zhi smiled but did not answer.
In situations like this, neither agreeing nor refusing is the best way to protect yourself.
She had heard some of these intricate schemes and tricks in the business world from Li Tingze before.
Li Tingze, being in a high position, naturally didn't need to worry about offending people by saying or doing the wrong thing.
People like her, who are just starting out and have no powerful backers, often need to be even more careful.
Shen Mubai quickly laughed it off: "Today we're here to attend Chairman Qi's family banquet. The main guests are Chairman Qi and his wife, so we can't get the order wrong. I think we should leave the cooperation for later. What do you say, Chairman Qi?"
Qi Wei smiled and nodded.
Undeterred, Jiang Nan immediately tried to ingratiate himself by handing Lin Zhi a glass of champagne and, as soon as the music started, eagerly invited her to dance with him.
Lin Zhi refused outright.
Jiang Nan continued to pester her relentlessly, making Lin Zhi very embarrassed.
In the end, Lin Zhi had no choice but to let Jiang Nan lead her around the dance floor in front of everyone.
Before the dance ended.
Jiang Nan gazed at Lin Zhi with deep affection and said softly, "Sister-in-law, I've never understood why, when you are so beautiful, intelligent, and elegant, Brother Ze would leave such a wonderful wife like you to be entangled with someone who is sick and goes to the hospital all year round. If you were single, I would do everything in my power to win your heart, marry you, and cherish you in the palm of my hand."
Lin Zhi is not a simple-minded woman. Jiang Nan must have had an ulterior motive for saying such things to her face.
She holds a 25% stake in the Li family business, and given Jiang Anran's personality, she would never sit idly by and wait for her doom.
I don't want to harm the baby in her belly.
Is he trying to use his good looks on her now?
Thinking of this, Lin Zhi let out a cold laugh.
They don't even look at him. How can Jiang Nan, with his pretty-boy looks, compare to Li Tingze's handsome appearance?
She doesn't even want Li Tingze anymore, so why would she be interested in Jiang Nan, an illegitimate child?
Lin Zhi released her grip, took a step back, and remained silent for a moment before saying, "Mr. Jiang, if this is your attitude towards doing things, then I don't need to consider cooperating with you anymore."
Jiang Nan looked completely bewildered.
Confused, she asked, "Sister-in-law, did I say something I shouldn't have to make you unhappy?"
Lin Zhi glanced at him indifferently, then walked towards Shen Mubai with a cold smile.
Shen Mubai asked calmly, "President Li's younger brother is very aggressive, as if he wants to devour you. You need to be careful and avoid associating with this kind of person."
“I know they’re only after my share of the Li Group.” Lin Zhi said, pressing her temples.
Shen Mubai looked at Qi Wei and his wife and saw that they were busy greeting other important figures.
So he whispered, "If you feel unwell, I'll take you home first?"
"I feel too stuffy here."
"Okay, let's go."
The two walked to the gate, and Jiang Nan jogged after them.
Jiang Nan handed a gift to Lin Zhi with a bright smile and said, "Sister-in-law, this is a gift prepared by my mother. She didn't have time to give it to you at the old house last time. This is her heartfelt wish, and she hopes you will accept it."
Lin Zhi did not answer.
She didn't want to have any contact with Jiang Nan or Jiang Anran.
She didn't want Li Tingze to misunderstand anything.
The less she has to do with the Li family, the more she can leave completely in the future.
"sister in law……"
Jiang Nan's eyes were full of pleading: "If you don't accept it, are you afraid you won't know how to explain it to Brother Aze when you get back?"
Lin Zhi shook her head: "I just feel it's not appropriate."
“Why is it inappropriate? This is my mother’s heartfelt wish. She doesn’t want to be enemies with anyone in the Li family, nor does she want to take anything away. She just wants to give me a complete family so that my father can spend his later years in the home where he was born. She did nothing wrong, so why are you all so hostile towards her and me?”
Jiang Nan was slightly agitated when she said these words.
After saying that, he stuffed the gift into Lin Zhi's hand and walked away first.
Shen Mubai watched Jiang Nan's departing figure and sighed helplessly: "This Jiang Nan is probably going to keep bothering you."
"Whatever, I'm not going to cooperate with him anyway."
After Lin Zhi finished speaking, she stopped the discussion and left in Shen Mubai's car.
As soon as they left, the window of the luxury car slowly rolled down, revealing a handsome, aloof face.
Eagle Eyes watched the direction the three had left, and said in a cold voice, "Investigate what Jiang Nan's purpose was in approaching Lin Zhi."
The assistant was prepared: "Jiang Anran gave Mrs. Qi a generous gift, hoping to smooth things over for Jiang Nan. Mrs. Qi is now a rising star designer in the jewelry industry, and her designs are very popular. They are the hottest jewelry at the moment, and even A-list celebrities are vying for them. Jiang Nan wants to use Mrs. Qi's popularity to perfectly complete the project you gave him, thereby gaining the old man's special treatment."
Upon hearing this, Li Tingze sneered disdainfully.
People who lack ability are often the ones who love to scheme.
He had no problem with Jiang Nan using cunning to get what he wanted, but he would never allow Jiang Nan to extend his clutches to Lin Zhi.
Li Tingze said coldly, "Continue to follow up and teach him a lesson, let him taste the bitterness of having his efforts wasted."
The assistant seemed to understand his meaning, yet also seemed not to.
He asked cautiously, "Mr. Li, do you mean... you're going to act as a business partner with your wife, not giving Jiang Nan a chance?"
Li Tingze raised an eyebrow: "What do you think?"
"I……"
The assistant was about to cry but had no tears left.
Ever since his CEO and his wife signed the divorce agreement, his CEO's thoughts have become increasingly unpredictable.
For him and the other employees, life was getting harder every day.
"How is Wen Rongbin doing?"
"It's all been dealt with. He'll have to serve three to five years in jail before he can get out."
"Then let him never come out!"
……
After rejecting Jiang Nan, Lin Zhi welcomed Jiang Anran.
Jiang Anran's attire was completely different from the simple style she wore at the Li family gathering.
She was adorned with expensive diamond jewelry from head to toe and wore a limited-edition gown.
He looks like a nouveau riche.
Looking at it this way, Lin Zhi found Song Ya, who disliked her, much more pleasing to the eye.
Seeing that Lin Zhi didn't seem inclined to greet him, Jiang Anran took off his sunglasses, walked up to Lin Zhi, and handed her an invitation.
She said in a low voice, "Lin Zhi, as the eldest grandson's wife of the Li family, I think it's necessary for you to attend the homecoming banquet that Hongyu is hosting for Nan Nan and me. When our whole family attends together, all the powerful and wealthy people in Beijing will be extremely envious."
Lin Zhi stopped what she was doing and asked, "Ms. Jiang, are you mistaken? How could we be family?"
Jiang Anran maintained her smile and said to herself, "I am Hongyu's current wife, and Aze is Hongyu's son. Nominally, he should call me 'Mom.' You are his wife, so aren't we family?"
“In that case, you might as well ask Li Tingze. If he agrees to let me attend, I will definitely be there on time.” Lin Zhi continued with her own business, not even glancing at Jiang Anran. “If you have nothing else to do, the door is over there. Please make yourself at home.”
Jiang Anran did not expect Lin Zhi to be so indifferent to her.
She is, after all, an elder.
Anger flared up instantly in his heart.
Just as he was about to lash out, his father appeared.
She trotted forward, affectionately taking her father's arm, and said sweetly, "Hongyu, what should I do? Lin Zhi won't accept my invitation. I genuinely considered her and Aze as family, but I never expected..."
Before she could finish speaking, tears started streaming down her face.
Father Li glared coldly at Lin Zhi, his words sharp: "Lin Zhi, don't be so stubborn. If it weren't for my sake, An Ran would never have personally delivered the invitation to you. Do you really think that just because you hold 25% of the Li Group's shares, I wouldn't dare to do anything to you?"
"So what? Are you two trying to force me to attend the banquet and act out a show of fatherly love and family harmony?" Lin Zhi felt utterly disgusted with her father and her tone hardened slightly.
Upon hearing this, Father Li was completely enraged.
He raised his hand to slap Lin Zhi.
Before the slap could land, Lin Zhi shouted, "My shop is full of surveillance cameras. If you don't want me to sue you for intentional assault, feel free to hit me."
The waving hand suddenly stopped in mid-air.
Seeing that her plan had failed, Jiang Anran immediately pretended to be a good person and pulled Li's father's hand back, feigning understanding and saying, "Hongyu, don't get angry with the younger generation because of me. We came back this time for family harmony, not to quarrel. They don't understand us, but we can slowly show them. One day, they will understand our intentions."
These gentle words were especially effective on Li's father, who felt even more sorry for Jiang Anran.
Father Li handed the invitation to Lin Zhi, his tone becoming much more amiable: "If you don't want to put Tingze and the old man in a difficult position, then accept this invitation and attend as scheduled."
Father Li had already said all that.
Lin Zhi had no choice but to reluctantly leave the invitation.
She stood there watching the two figures leave, feeling that the invitation to the banquet was ill-intentioned.
No sooner had Li's father left than Li Tingze appeared in front of Lin Zhi.
He waved his hand in front of Lin Zhi's face and asked, "What are you looking at?"
Lin Zhi snapped out of her daze, saw it was Li Tingze, and said coldly, "Why are you here?"
Li Tingze didn't take her cold attitude to heart.
Instead, his eyes burned with passion, and he gently stroked her lower abdomen, saying softly with a smile, "Of course I've come to see my baby."
Lin Zhi's body stiffened.
His touch made her stomach churn, and she rushed to the toilet to vomit.