"President Sun, what do you think?" Li Wenwen looked toward Sun Dasheng. The authority to make the final decision naturally lay with him.

He must have succeeded, right? Look at that beaming, ruddy complexion of his. Li Wenwen speculated. Then, she stealthily sized up her sister-in-law, noticing that her complexion was also somewhat unusual. The rosy flush had subsided, but the pinkish-white glow of her skin was something new. One could tell at a glance that this was the radiance of a woman who had been thoroughly nourished.

Sun Dasheng naturally knew what her question implied. It was one part probing, but nine parts already knowing the answer. He couldn't hide it, nor did he intend to, so he simply nodded.

"Your sister-in-law and I have already talked everything through. There's nothing more to say. If you still have something you want to discuss with me, you can make another appointment."

These words made Li Wenwen ecstatic.

The deal was done.

However, it also made her feel slightly guilty. She cautiously glanced at her sister-in-law. Seeing no annoyance on her face, but rather a hint of joy, she breathed a huge sigh of relief.

But it also irked her a little. Because it seemed, probably, maybe... her sister-in-law's feelings for her brother weren't as strong as she had imagined? Humans really are creatures of complex emotions. When things went exactly as she had hoped, she still felt a twinge of annoyance. Her respect for her sister-in-law seemed to fade just a little. But she wasn't a person without a conscience. Although hers was in short supply, she still had a sliver of it. And so, her guilt toward her sister-in-law deepened.

"Since that's the case, we'll meet again next time. Bye-bye!" Li Wenwen took her sister-in-law's hand, ready to leave.

But Sun Dasheng stopped her. "Wait!"

"Is there anything else?" Li Wenwen asked, gripping her sister-in-law's hand tightly.

Xie Moyao glanced at her sister-in-law in surprise, not expecting her to have such a strong grip.

But why is she holding my hand so tightly? Could it be that she... She dared not let the thought continue, merely bowing her head.

Sun Dasheng saw the look in her eyes, like a little tigress warning him not to push his luck. He knew she was overthinking things. He smiled and pointed to the private room. "Your sister-in-law's handbag is still inside. Don't you want it?"

Ah? So that's all it was? I completely misunderstood.

Li Wenwen instantly released her sister-in-law's hand. "Sister-in-law, go get your bag. I'll wait for you here."

Xie Moyao nodded and turned toward the private room.

The moment she was inside, Li Wenwen's expression changed. "President Sun, I've done my part. I hope you don't go back on your word."

"The company's rent? Didn't I already tell my people to handle it?" Sun Dasheng asked, feigning surprise.

"You know that's not what I'm talking about," Li Wenwen said fiercely, moving closer.

Did he really think I'd sacrifice my own sister-in-law just for a rent reduction?

"Are you planning to just use her and then wash your hands of this?"

Li Wenwen was furious, but the consequences... wouldn't be severe.

Sun Dasheng pinched her pouty little cheek. "Look at you. It was just a joke. Can't you take one?"

Li Wenwen snorted coldly and said nothing, just staring at him.

Sun Dasheng withdrew his hand. "Alright, I haven't forgotten what I promised you."

He smiled, picked up his phone, and dialed a number. After a few pleasantries, he asked Li Wenwen, "What was the name of your company again? I don't remember."

"Wenbo Decorations!"

"Right, Wenbo Decorations. Okay, I'll leave this in your hands then, Director. Thanks for the trouble."

A single phone call effortlessly settled the matter.

"Just like that?" Li Wenwen looked at him suspiciously.

Sun Dasheng put away his phone and looked at her curiously. "Or what? What more did you expect?"

A tumultuous wave crashed through Li Wenwen's heart. Although she hadn't accompanied her father on his rounds begging the various banks for loans, she knew from his drunken complaints every night just how difficult it was. Her father was an old hand who had navigated Shanghai City for decades, with at least some connections in every industry. Even so, when he needed a loan, he couldn't get one. No amount of begging did any good. She had watched with an anxious heart as her father's temples turned gray, making him look years older in just a short time.

To think that in his eyes, a life-or-death crisis for her entire family was a small matter that could be resolved with a single phone call.

For a moment, her feelings were a tangled mess.

She glanced at her sister-in-law, who was just walking out of the private room. Maybe... maybe this was actually a good thing for her sister-in-law after all.

RRRING...

Her phone was ringing.

"It's yours," Sun Dasheng reminded her.

Li Wenwen grabbed her phone. Seeing the caller ID, she hastily said to Xie Moyao and Sun Dasheng, "Sorry, I have to take an important call inside. Wait here for me."

"Wen Wen, is something wrong at home again?" Xie Moyao asked, looking anxious.

"No, Sister-in-law, it's good news! Amazing news! I can't talk now. Wait here for a moment. I'll be right back and tell you everything."

Overjoyed, Li Wenwen hurried into the private room to answer her phone.

Xie Moyao watched her go, lost in thought.

A pair of large hands suddenly wrapped around her from behind, settling gently on her waist. "What are you thinking about?"

"Don't!" She instinctively tried to pry his hands away. Her sister-in-law was right on the other side of the wall.

This man just loved to play with fire.

"It's fine. She won't find out. Of course, if you cry out and she hears you... well, that won't be my fault."

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