After so many years of ups and downs in the business world, he had encountered countless troubles.

But even for the smallest issue, whenever he asked for help, it was never resolved without multiple entreaties.

Was it because these people were too incompetent, taking so long to solve a minor matter?

Of course not. They simply used the issue to gain leverage over him, enjoying his hospitality and benefits a few more times.

This time was no exception.

According to his plan, the other party definitely wouldn't relent so easily without being asked three or five times. He had even planned to wait until his daughter had built a good relationship with the man, then find an excuse to invite him over as a guest. At that point, he would have to step in personally to resolve the matter.

However, the outcome greatly exceeded his expectations. This didn't conform to the rules of the business world, either.

The man had actually helped him resolve such a serious problem so casually on the very first try.

Because of this, he clearly understood the man's influence, which sparked the conviction that he absolutely had to befriend him.

This was the background against which Li Wenwen had made the call. If it weren't for her father, she would never have called that scoundrel. Just yesterday, he had bullied both her and her sister-in-law.

Seeing his daughter still in a daze, Li Wenbo grew angry, and his tone sharpened. "I'm asking you a question. What did President Sun say?"

"Oh, President Sun said it's no problem, but he has some company matters to deal with and we'll have to wait for him for a while," Li Wen Wen replied, frowning slightly. "Matters to deal with" is surely just an excuse. He just wants to make us wait and show us who's boss. Humph! That's just how wealthy and powerful people behave. Of course... does my father do that occasionally, too?

When she looked over at her father, she saw him smiling jubilantly, without a trace of dissatisfaction.

"President Sun manages a huge conglomerate with numerous subsidiaries. It's only natural that he's busy. Let's go over there first and wait for him downstairs. That way, we can all leave together when he's ready."

Li Wenwen was dumbfounded. It was the first time she had ever seen her father act so subservient. However, having just been taught a hard lesson by Sun Dasheng, she quickly and effectively concealed her thoughts.

A few minutes later, after she had changed, Li Wenbo stood at the door. He frowned slightly as he looked at his daughter, who was still sitting on the sofa playing with her phone. "Wen Wen, we're leaving. What are you still doing?"

"Ah? Am I going too?" Li Wenwen asked in surprise.

She had assumed she wasn't needed today. Most importantly, she didn't want to go and be humiliated by him again.

"What do you mean, 'Am I going?' You're the most important person at tonight's banquet! Your father isn't familiar with him; we need you to make the introductions. Hurry up and change into a nice outfit. Tonight, our Wen Wen is the leading lady."

Her father's words sounded odd, but Li Wenwen didn't overthink it and obediently went to her room to change into a black evening gown.

Only then did Li Wenbo praise her with a smile, "When our Wen Wen dresses up a little, she's as beautiful as a princess. Let's go."

「Eight o'clock in the evening.」

「Downstairs at the Starlight Building.」

In the parking lot, inside a BMW.

Li Wenwen impatiently took out her phone and checked it again and again. "Dad," she complained, "we've been waiting for two hours, and it's already eight o'clock. Do you think he's toying with us?"

Li Wenbo sat calmly in the driver's seat. He rolled down the window and lit a cigarette. "What are you talking about, Wen Wen? Two hours is nothing. When I first started my business, I once waited outside a potential client's office for three days and nights just for a slim chance at an opportunity."

"That really happened? Why have you never told me before?" Li Wenwen was astonished.

I had no idea Dad's entrepreneurial days were so tough. He never complained about these hardships to us at home.

Li Wenbo took a deep drag and blew out a large smoke ring. "Is that something worth bragging about? Back then, who didn't suffer to succeed? For entrepreneurs of our generation, that little bit of hardship was nothing."

A sense of admiration welled up inside Li Wenwen. In her eyes, her father had always been an omnipotent superhero, and his omnipotence seemed like a given. But now she realized his power wasn't innate; it was forged through countless trials and tribulations over the years. That was something worth learning from. In an instant, her restless heart began to calm.

Before long, the person they were waiting for arrived.

"President Sun is here. Let's get going," Li Wenwen said to her father in the driver's seat.

Li Wenbo started the car.

「Halfway there.」

A small problem occurred: the BMW broke down.

Li Wenwen was stunned. "Dad, you haven't had this 5-Series BMW for long, have you? Why does it keep having problems?"

"How should I know?" Li Wenbo said, equally frustrated. A client who owed him project fees had given him the car as collateral. He had thought he'd gotten a bargain, but now it seemed you really do get what you pay for.

"Wen Wen, go out and hail a taxi. I'll call the repair shop," he said.

"Okay," Li Wenwen replied, pushing the door open and getting out.

Just as she steadied herself, an imposing Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled up in front of her.

The window rolled down, revealing a familiar face. "What happened?"

"Our car broke down," Li Wenwen explained. "My dad asked me to hail a taxi while he calls the repair shop."

Sun Dasheng got out of the car.

He knocked on the driver's side window.

Li Wenbo immediately hung up mid-call, opened his door, and got out.

With an apologetic expression, he said, "I'm so sorry, President Sun. Our car had some trouble, which is delaying us for the dinner tonight."

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