With a single sentence, Qi Lei turned the faces of Wei Tianqiang and Wei Tianqi deathly pale.

Just as the two were about to plead for mercy, Qi Lei sneered, "Pass on my message. Starting now, no one is allowed to collaborate with the Xingsheng Group. Otherwise, the Qi Family won't spare them."

Sandy immediately agreed, preparing to carry out the order.

"Young Master Qi, you can't do this! How could you?" Wei Tianqiang grew frantic.

"Why can't I? You crossed me, and now you're going to pay the price. I'm busy and don't have time for you. Get the hell out of here, now!"

Enraged, Qi Lei kicked Wei Tianqiang before leaving the room.

Even though there was trouble at home, he couldn't care less at the moment. All he wanted was to kill Chen Zheng.

"Young Master, please wait! Give us another chance! Please, just one more chance!"

"Young Master, don't worry! This time, no matter what, we'll make sure Wei Zixuan comes to see you!"

The Wei brothers were now in a full-blown panic. If things continued this way, not only would their company be barred from the Imperial Capital, but the very survival of the Xingsheng Group would be in question.

Despite being renowned figures, they were nothing more than two pitiful beggars before this young master. The fate of their entire company rested on his whim.

"Get lost!"

Qi Lei paid them no mind, but just then, his phone rang again. Annoyed as he was, the call was from his father, so he had no choice but to answer.

"You little bastard! Didn't I tell you to come back immediately? What are you still doing? If I don't see you tonight, I'll skin you alive!"

Then, the line went dead.

Qi Lei's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. His gaze was icy cold.

Wei Tianqiang and Wei Tianqi shuddered before him.

"Fine. I have things to do and must return to the Imperial Capital immediately. I'll give you one chance. Three days. That's all the time I'll give you. If I don't see Wei Zixuan within three days, you can expect the Xingsheng Group to go bankrupt!"

Hearing this, the Wei brothers felt as if they'd been granted a stay of execution.

"Understood! Thank you, Young Master, thank you!"

"Young Master, we'll do whatever it takes! We will definitely bring Wei Zixuan back!" the two brothers vowed, thumping their chests.

"Hmph! You'd better keep your word."

Qi Lei snorted coldly and gestured for Sandy to follow him out.

Watching Qi Lei's retreating figure, the Wei brothers looked at each other, their hearts pounding in their chests.

"Big Brother," Wei Tianqi said, wiping the sweat from his forehead, "things have come to this. What are we going to do?"

"Let's not worry about it for now," Wei Tianqiang said, feeling utterly distraught. "Let's go home first. We can figure it out properly once we're back."

「On the other side.」

Chen Zheng brought Wei Zixuan back to his home. After settling her in his room to rest, he went out to buy ingredients for dinner.

Wei Zixuan was surely heartbroken by the ordeal, so he wanted to personally cook her a delicious meal to comfort her. In the meantime, he did everything he could to cheer her up.

By the time dinner was over, Wei Zixuan was feeling much better. That evening, she felt as if she had finally found someone to lean on, and she rested her head on Chen Zheng's shoulder as they chatted softly. This was the life she had always dreamed of, and now, it had finally come true.

Eventually, wrapped in a feeling of bliss, Wei Zixuan drifted into a deep sleep. Chen Zheng gently placed her on the bed, closed the door, and prepared to leave.

What Chen Zheng didn't know, however, was that as he turned to leave, Wei Zixuan opened her eyes. "Chen Zheng, it's so wonderful to have you," she whispered. Only then did she fall back into a peaceful sleep.

Chen Zheng, for his part, stayed in the living room and kept watch all night.

When he woke up the next day, Wei Zixuan was already watching him with her clear eyes.

"You're awake? I've already made breakfast!"

Her voice was incredibly gentle. She cupped his face and placed a light kiss on his forehead. However, just as a fire was sparked in Chen Zheng's heart and he prepared to make his move, she quickly pulled away.

I let my guard down! How did she get the jump on me like that?

Feeling a flicker of annoyance, Chen Zheng jumped off the sofa, washed up, and started to eat.

"Wow, I had no idea the great young miss had such amazing cooking skills!" Chen Zheng was genuinely impressed; the breakfast she made was delicious.

Wei Zixuan looked as though she had just received a grand prize. She said proudly, "What did you expect? I can handle myself in the boardroom and in the kitchen. Did you think I was joking?"

Wei Zixuan was a true powerhouse. Whether it was her work at the company or managing her daily life, she wouldn't be outdone by anyone.

"Oh no!" Chen Zheng exclaimed, suddenly standing up from his meal.

"What is it? What happened now?" Wei Zixuan asked, startled by his sudden outburst. Could it be about the company? She looked at Chen Zheng expectantly.

But Chen Zheng just looked aggrieved and said, "You've completely ruined me! After a breakfast this good, how will I ever be able to eat anything else? This is a disaster, a total disaster!"

Wei Zixuan, who had been tense, finally understood what was going on. She pretended to be angry. "Chen Zheng, you're teasing me again! You nearly scared me to death, you know? I thought something terrible had happened to you!"

But Chen Zheng looked completely serious. "I am being serious. This is a major issue. So, that's that. You'll have to make me breakfast every day from now on. Otherwise, I'll just have to cling to you and never let go."

Wei Zixuan blushed. She lowered her head, her heart thumping wildly, but in the end, she gave a shy, obedient nod.

Of course, while things were warm and cozy in Chen Zheng's home, the atmosphere elsewhere was completely different.

Ever since Wei Tianqiang and Wei Tianqi had returned home, their spirits had been incredibly low. The two brothers sat side-by-side, surrounded by several others. Everyone wore a grim expression, and no one said a word, looking completely helpless.

"Big Brother, what do we do?" Wei Tianqi lamented, his face ashen. "If we can't do this, the Xingsheng Group is finished. How did things ever get to this point?"

Wei Tianqiang remained silent for a long time. To be honest, he was genuinely terrified of provoking Chen Zheng now. But at this point, he could only bite the bullet. "What's there to be afraid of?" he said, forcing a look of determination. "I refuse to believe that Wei Zixuan would dare to disobey me. I'll bring her grandmother's portrait with me. I refuse to believe that won't work!"

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