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nt it while she was at the supermarket. Maybe it was a bit noisy there, so she didn't hear the message notification sound. He still had her on his mind and said he wanted to take her out for lunch, wh...She was indignant, resentful of his nonchalance, and resentful that she had allowed herself to be so easily manipulated. So she opened her mouth and bit down, sinking her teeth into his chest.

"Mmm..." he gasped, his body tensing slightly, but then quickly relaxed with a wry smile. He indulged her, letting her bite him with affection. His large hand gently stroked the back of her head, running through her silky black hair again and again as if comforting a little girl.

She whimpered twice, wriggling in his arms in protest. But her mouth remained fierce, refusing to let go!

He lowered his head and sniffed the fragrance between her hair, soothing her with unparalleled patience, stroke after stroke.

She was not, after all, a cruel person. Even in her anger, she wouldn't bite him so viciously as to tear a piece of flesh from him. So after biting for a while, she gave up on her own accord, releasing her teeth. Then, with embarrassment and shame, she held her head against his chest, as if not knowing what to do next. She could only release her frustration in this way!

Its adorable little look kind of resembles a groundhog!

He felt a little relieved. The fact that she could still act this way meant things weren't too bad, they were still good!

"She stole my sperm," he explained slowly. "There was absolutely no way I would let another woman carry my child, so the normal way, she could never have gotten pregnant. That child, it was artificial insemination that got it into her belly, and I won't acknowledge it!"

She was stunned because what he said made her feel a bit distant. Sperm donation, artificial insemination, and then into the belly, she thought about it and found it unbelievable!

That woman, should one say she's amazing! Or should one say, she's crazy!

"You should go to Sen Gong, it's fine. Just think of it as a trip. After you're done with your business, you can stay there for a few more days. Once I finish this here, I'll go pick you up. Don't worry about Youyou, she's staying at A Zhen's place. I'll take good care of her these few days."

She hung her head, nestled against his chest, like a frightened quail.

He continued stroking her hair, "The old shareholders in the Sen Gong are not easy to deal with. You should just keep quiet, avoid their private dinners, and never take sides. Just stay neutral. If you encounter something that can't be solved, just tell Miao Qing, she will find a way to help you!"

He looked like a worried father with his son embarking on a thousand-mile journey, causing her heart to ache. She hesitated for a moment, then bit his chest again. But this time, she didn't bite hard.

"When did you turn into such a dog!"

He murmured softly, reaching out to gently stroke the delicate lobes of her soft ears.

She shook her head, still twisting away awkwardly.

Beware, you small-minded creature!

He silently scolded himself, his thumb and forefinger directly pinching her soft earlobe, gently playing with it.

She snorted a few times, and unceremoniously rubbed her tears all over his shirt.

"Let me go!" Because she had been crying, her voice was a little hoarse.

He, in his black trench coat, still seemed to entrap her like a black net.

She got mad, bit her lip, lifted her leg, and kicked him.

Recently, she's become a little bit violent.

He frowned and helplessly let her go.

She snorted, clearly still fuming, and then glared at him with a defiant look before turning away, her pretty chin held high in a haughty manner.

"Wait!" he grabbed her.

"Do up your buttons!"

He extended his long fingers, buttoning up one by one the buttons she had just unfastened. As he crossed over her soft chest, his hand paused, his eyes deepening slightly, then as if unaffected, continued to fasten the remaining buttons. He then re-buckled her belt.

"It's cold outside, you'll catch a chill dressed like that. In the future, please don't walk around in the cold wind like this!"

Stern yet gentle.

Unconsciously, the elder who cared for his children had returned. He probably didn't even realize it himself. Because she was younger than him, and they first met during such a youthful period, he always unconsciously treated her with a bit of the doting feeling he would have towards an eldest daughter!

"Forget it, you can just stay here. I'll have Miaoqing come and get you!"

He was afraid she would really be frozen, so he pulled her into his arms and wrapped her again in his warm coat. He held her with one hand, preventing her from running out. With the other hand, he took out his phone and called Miao Qing.

He looks just like a domineering, authoritarian patriarch!

Her heart was a mixture of sour and sweet, nestled in his arms, she remained silent. In an instant, she became obedient, like a kitten.

He said—

I will only let you give birth to children for me!

Lin Meng closed her eyes, leaning against the airplane seat, her thoughts drifting far away. This was before she got in Miao Qing's car, when he bit her ear and whispered something to her.

Words as sweet as honey, with the alluring temptation of poppies, leave her unsure which way to step, one foot high and one low.

Throughout the entire journey, his words echoed in her mind. She had been going through the motions, feeling dazed and confused. This state continued until she stepped off the plane, onto solid ground, and was hit by the cold airport air. Only then did she startle awake and come to her senses.

That man was simply detestable. He was a master at sweet-talking her, and ironically, she was incredibly easy to manipulate. Furthermore, he excelled at solving problems, knowing just how to get himself off the hook at critical moments. Truly cunning.

No!

Lin Meng made a silent decision in her heart. She couldn't forgive him so easily. How to say, she had to give him the cold shoulder for a few days. Since he said he would handle this matter well, then good, she would see how he handled it!

After resting for a night at the hotel, the group entered into negotiations with the forestry workers with renewed vigor.

I thought they would be met by a shareholders' meeting, but when Lin Meng and her group went in, they only saw two people. Among them, Song Lian was someone Lin Meng had seen before. Rong Ling had shown her his photo before. The other person she didn't know. However, judging from the way he followed behind Song Lian, he seemed to be Song Lian's secretary or subordinate!

After polite greetings, the group chatted, but in reality, the main conversation was between Song Lian and Lin Meng. The underlying meaning of their talk was to persuade Lin Meng to give up her shares in SenGong, and in return, he would offer her compensation!

How can this be!

Only a fool would do such a thing!

Sengong's stock is bound to surge after its return to trading, it's a sure thing. Lin Meng didn't really care about the potentially massive profits this could bring; what she cared about was taking control of Sengong. That way, her ambition would be truly fulfilled in the long run!

"Sorry, our company's current cash flow is still quite healthy!"

They don't need to rely on selling stocks as a way to increase company revenue. This is also a more tactful and polite refusal. Nguyn Thành Huy agreed, expressing the same sentiment.

Song Lian expressed his sincerity again and again, and also offered a very high price, but Lin Meng and Ruan Chengrui still politely refused.

Song Lian's face looked a bit worse now. Just then, there was a knock on the door. Song Lian’s subordinate went to open the door. At first glance, one could tell that this person wasn't ordinary. Because he had an aura!

Lin Meng was no stranger to such an aura, because Rong Ling possessed it as well. That air of a superior person made people look at him and couldn't help but elevate him, even sometimes feeling ashamed of themselves.

This person's aura is even stronger than Song Lian's, so he must be of a higher status than Song Lian.

"Secretary Li, you're here!"

Indeed, as soon as Song Lian saw this person, he immediately stood up, a smile on his face, and greeted him with great warmth. One could also hear the respect in his tone!

Secretary!

This word, most people are no strangers to. It's basically a term wearing a red skin, making people hear it and know that something extraordinary!

"Old Song, are these the representatives from Guangda!"

When Li, the secretary, began to speak, his voice was thick with official jargon, making it impossible to ignore.

Song Lian readily agreed and enthusiastically introduced the two parties. To their astonishment, this man turned out to be the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of the city where Sen Gong resided—a figure even more influential than the Mayor! His presence demanded that Lin Meng, Ruan Chenghui, and the others treat him with even greater respect and humility!

Secretary Li immediately took notice of the matter regarding the acquisition of Lin Meng's shares. As soon as he spoke, even Lin Meng, who had just returned to the country, sensed that something was amiss. Upon hearing Song Lian's words, Secretary Li let out a series of chuckles and, in an official tone, addressed Lin Meng:

“Mr. Lin Mengtong, you must understand that Jian'an Forest Industry has a long history as a state-owned enterprise. Later, due to the leader’s instructions for reform, it was transformed into a private company. But what lies behind this forest industry is one of the few remaining high-quality forest resources in our country. This requires leaders at all levels to take it seriously. As you know, the national call for environmental protection is very loud now, and central leaders attach great importance to environmental conservation. Therefore, the provincial Party secretary has issued instructions to reorganize this Forest Industry as a state-owned enterprise within the province. The provincial Party secretary is very busy, so he sent me to handle this matter. That's why I sincerely hope that Mr. Lin Mengtong can consider selling his shares back to the forest industry. This would not only support our environmental protection project but also support the protection of state assets!”

This statement was even harsher than Song Lian's. Li Shugi, the secretary, truly lived up to his position as an official. His words sounded like he was working for the country and the people, leaving no room for criticism. But by putting this hat of "supporting government work" on them, wasn't he subtly pressuring them What the government intended to do was something that ordinary people couldn't possibly fight against! Moreover, Li Shugi made it clear that even though he was the city party secretary, he was still just a small fry. The bigwigs, like the provincial party secretary, were watching above him. But since he was a big figure, he didn't lower himself to negotiate with someone like Lin Meng, a small-time character!

Lin Meng lowered her eyes, stunned by the sudden news. The carefree smile with which she had just rejected him seemed impossible to utter again. But was she simply going to agree

Before Lin Meng could speak, Ruan Chenghui immediately smiled and replied, "Li Secretary, the provincial government's positive response to the national call and this decision is truly a blessing for the country and the people. We should actively cooperate. However -"

He deliberately exaggerated his embarrassment and awkwardness. "The thing is, Secretary Li, we received the invitation and thought it was for the shareholder meeting. We didn't expect that it was like this until we arrived. So, about this matter, we need to report back to the headquarters. You see, we are just representatives sent by the company. For such a big matter, there's really no way for us to make the decision!"

Li Shuji naturally knew this was just a prevarication from Ruan Cheng hui, but as someone like him who had been around the political scene for a while, he would definitely make things on the surface look proper and orderly.

“Well, what you said makes some sense. Heh heh, there's no need to rush this. How about this: you go back and discuss it with your head office, and give us a reply tomorrow afternoon. Of course, we will definitely offer a reasonable price to buy your shares. Rest assured, the state will definitely not let you suffer any losses!”

This statement, however, definitively determined that they had to sell their stocks tomorrow. It was a case of having to sell whether they wanted to or not, in reality, it was a threat! Using the country as leverage is also a threat! As for the so-called reasonable price, what constitutes "reasonable" remains unknown. Perhaps preventing Lin Meng from losing money could also be considered reasonable!

Although Nguyen Cong Huy was upset, he still had to smile and be polite to Song Shujing. After all, in this country, no force could compete with the power of the officials!

Song Lian politely offered to treat them to a meal, but Ruan Chenghui knew the food wouldn't be good. He immediately politely declined, explaining that they had an urgent matter to attend to and needed to return as soon as possible to reach a consensus with the headquarters in order to avoid delaying government affairs. This excuse was reasonable, so Song Lian didn't try to keep them. The few finally walked out of Sen Gong's gate, and only then could they slightly indulge in a deep sigh of relief!

SenGong, as the industry legend says, is truly difficult to deal with! But this time, Song Lian brought out Secretary Li and that terrifying provincial party secretary. They are even more formidable opponents. If you handle things improperly, you could easily offend them. These powerful people are naturally unhappy, and there are countless ways they can ruin a perfectly good company until it can't survive.

That's tough!

Many foreigners say that doing business in their own country is difficult because they can't adapt to the local customs. Those interpersonal relationships are really a test of their intelligence! Ruan Chenghui thought of this considering that Lin Meng had only returned to the country recently, which is why he just snatched it away.

Lin Meng also understood, so she smiled and hummed in response, indicating it was okay. Seeing everyone with somewhat gloomy expressions, she instead softly comforted them.

"In this world, there are no insurmountable obstacles. Everyone doesn't have to be so discouraged. Besides, this time buying stocks can also be considered a windfall. Being able to withdraw safely and make back a little is already the worst-case scenario. They are capable officials, but they still need to consider their actions and not go too far!"

The three companions nodded in agreement, but their hearts were not truly at ease. After all, when business involves officials, things can easily turn sour!asped immediately, a blush creeping onto her face."What are you doing!" I pushed him with my hand.He squeezed her forcefully, murmuring hoarsely. His ambiguous breath was all poured onto her lips. Tho...