The moment Zhou Yushen finished speaking, Old Master Zhou’s brows furrowed deeply.
“Ah Shen, what do you mean by that?”
Afraid that he might anger the old man too much, Zhou Yushen chose his words tactfully.
“I don’t want to take over a corporation that can be replaced at any moment.”
“Once Grandpa transfers all his shares to you, your shares will surpass Han Ping’s. At that point, you’ll hold absolute authority within the Zhou Corporation. You won’t need to worry about anyone replacing your position.”
“Grandpa, you misunderstood what I meant.”
Zhou Yushen looked at Old Master Zhou, a faint smile curving at his lips.
“What I mean is, I don’t want to take over a corporation that can be replaced at any moment.”
This time, he emphasized the last two words.
Only then did Old Master Zhou finally understand.
Zhou Yushen wasn’t worried that his position in the Zhou Corporation would be replaced at any time— He was worried that the entire Zhou Corporation itself could be replaced.
The old man’s expression changed drastically as he stared at Zhou Yushen in disbelief.
“Ah Shen, you mean…”
“Han Ping has always been meticulous in how she handles things, yet she suddenly made a move to replace me and seize the highest authority in the Zhou Corporation. Do you really think she’s acting on a whim?”
Old Master Zhou remained silent.
Zhou Yushen continued, “Han Ping is building an empire for someone else.”
Old Master Zhou immediately understood what Zhou Yushen meant.
His aged face turned livid.
“That Han Ping! She actually wants to hand the entire Zhou Corporation over to an outsider! All these years, the Zhou family has been raising an ungrateful traitor!”
His cane struck the floor repeatedly with loud bangs.
“That person has been hiding in the shadows. Since the Zhou Corporation is now facing trouble, he’ll likely reveal himself soon. There’s no need for us to rush. We’ll wait for them to expose themselves.”
Zhou Yushen’s calmness and composure gradually reassured Old Master Zhou.
The old man let out a heavy sigh.
“Han Ping has protected that person’s identity extremely well all these years. We’ve investigated for so long without finding anything. I only hope this opportunity won’t slip away too.”
Zhou Yushen did not respond, though a trace of coldness flashed through his dark eyes.
That person might become a new breakthrough regarding his mother’s death.
He comforted Old Master Zhou.
“Grandpa, you don’t need to worry about the company. I’ll handle it.”
Old Master Zhou trusted Zhou Yushen greatly.
After coughing a few times, he changed the subject.
“Once this matter is resolved, go back to Fengcheng and win my granddaughter-in-law back. Grandpa wants to see you settle down before I die.”
Zhou Yushen’s gaze darkened.
Only after a long silence did he nod.
“After your birthday banquet, I’ll go back.”
…
In the blink of an eye, three months passed.
As the Shen Group’s second-half fashion campaign concluded, driven by Bai Youwei’s influence and endorsements from artists under Qianzhang Entertainment—
The moment the new clothing line launched, its sales exceeded presale figures by more than double.
It could be considered the first major victory Shen Nanyue had led the company to achieve since taking over management of the Shen Group.
From then on, Shen Nanyue’s position within the Shen Group became increasingly stable.
Even the shareholders who had previously opposed her now regarded her with admiration.
Because she wanted to reunite with Shen An’an, Bai Youwei had remained in Fengcheng for a full three months.
Today, Shen An’an finally removed the bandages from her face completely at the hospital.
The burns on her cheeks had entirely disappeared.
Smooth, fair skin had returned to her face, complementing her delicate features and making her breathtakingly beautiful.
“I’ve finally recovered!”
Shen An’an hugged Shen Nanyue tightly, finally releasing her first true outburst of emotion since returning to the Shen family.
In the past, to keep Shen Nanyue from worrying too much, she had constantly suppressed her feelings, never daring to reveal even a little of her pain.
She had feared Shen Nanyue would become heartbroken because of her suffering.
But now everything was alright—
Her face had healed!
As for the burns on her body, she only needed to follow the doctor’s treatment plan from now on.
Standing nearby, Li Che stared blankly at Shen An’an.
His eyes had unexpectedly turned red.
Seeing this face again, he felt both joy and heartache.
After knowing Shen An’an for so long, he understood her habit of only reporting good news and hiding bad news.
During this period, although she seemed cheerful on the surface, the combined physical and emotional pressure had not been easy for her.
But now things were better.
The emotions she had suppressed for so long had finally found release.
And he truly felt happy for her from the bottom of his heart.
Shen Nanyue let go of Shen An’an and pointed at Li Che with a teasing smile.
“You should take care of this kid too. He’s practically about to cry.”
Only then did Shen An’an notice the redness in Li Che’s eyes.
She leaned closer and asked with a grin, “You really cried?”
Her throat had mostly recovered by now as well.
Her soft voice flowed naturally from her lips, paired with those astonishingly bright eyes.
She looked every bit like a lively, energetic young girl.
Li Che blinked and quickly turned his head away.
“Who’s crying? The wind just got into my eyes.”
Where would wind even come from in a hospital corridor?
But Shen An’an didn’t expose his lie.
Instead, she smiled and raised her hand to pat his shoulder, speaking generously.
“For all the hard work you’ve put into taking care of me lately, tonight I’m treating you to a big feast!”
Shen Nanyue glanced at her schedule.
“You two go ahead. I still have work tonight. Put the bill on my tab—I’ll pay.”
Shen An’an helplessly wrapped her arm around Shen Nanyue’s.
“Sister, you’re practically turning into a workaholic lately!”
“I have to properly protect the inheritance Grandpa left behind.”
Shen Nanyue smiled and poked Shen An’an’s smooth forehead.
“You two have fun. I’m leaving first.”
Suddenly, Li Che stopped Shen Nanyue.
“By the way, President Shen, didn’t you previously want to collaborate with Zhao Linlin, one of our company’s top actresses? The other boss of our company will be coming to Fengcheng in a couple of days. How about meeting together then?”
“The other boss?”
Li Che nodded.
“If you think about it carefully, I’m technically still working under him.”
Shen Nanyue nodded.
“Alright. Then I’ll have to trouble you to introduce us properly when the time comes. Remember to say a few good things about me.”
She raised an eyebrow playfully before turning and leaving.
The moment she left, Shen An’an suddenly turned and glared fiercely at Li Che.
“Who exactly is this other boss?”
Li Che’s eyes shifted guiltily.
“Didn’t I already tell you? Qianzhang Entertainment was founded jointly by me and another person. He’s the other partner.”
“That partner isn’t Zhou Yushen, is it?”
Li Che: …
“What do you think?”
He deliberately put on a speechless expression and tossed the question back at her.
In Shen An’an’s mind, Zhou Yushen was the young master of the Zhou family.
With such a huge corporation depending on him, how could he possibly have time to co-found an entertainment company with someone else?
Under Li Che’s exasperated gaze, she gradually dismissed the idea herself.
“If that Zhou Yushen dares to appear in front of my sister again, I definitely won’t be polite to him!”
She snorted before turning and walking off first.
Li Che helplessly rubbed his forehead.
For the sake of his brother’s happiness, was this really easy for him?
Looks like he needed to start thinking about how to deal with Shen An’an’s fury once she eventually discovered that the other boss really was Zhou Yushen.
“Hey, wait for me!”
— The end of the Chapter–
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