The temporary shift in roles had actually brought significant profits to the company. Xiao Yufan knew this was due to the company under his grandfather’s name, and this change also silenced those who had ulterior motives.
The Liu family had finally lost their patience. However, even Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected that the Liu family’s solution would be so unusually different…
Inside the top-floor president’s office, Yu Yihan lazily lounged on the sofa, watching Xiao Yufan, who sat with a slightly furrowed brow, a charming smile playing on her face.
“Are you going to meet that Liu family representative or not? She’s been waiting downstairs for quite a while. As the saying goes, even in war, one should not harm the messenger. We can’t just leave her waiting forever, right?”
After hesitating for a moment, Yu Yihan finally spoke. Although she didn’t know exactly how Xiao Yufan had managed everything, she could clearly see the company’s improved performance and the pressure placed upon the Liu family. That the Liu family had sent someone to negotiate was, after all, an expected development.
“The Liu family’s representative isn’t some ferocious beast. If it’s just a matter of meeting her, why not? Do you think she’ll eat me or something?”
Xiao Yufan felt a bit of a headache forming. He would have been more than happy to continue playing dirty if the Liu family persisted, but now that they had sent someone to negotiate, he wasn’t quite sure how to respond. Moreover, according to Yu Yihan, the representative was actually a woman!
Before long, while Xiao Yufan was still thinking about how to handle the situation, his heart suddenly skipped a beat. Within his line of sight, a graceful figure was slowly approaching.
What kind of woman was she? Dressed in a light blue skirt suit, her fiery, well-proportioned figure was accentuated perfectly, exuding a mature allure that made one want to reach out and pluck her like a ripe peach.
Her delicate, finely sculpted face radiated an undeniable charm, and her deep, expressive eyes sparkled with intelligence. Xiao Yufan believed that such a woman must have been the crowning masterpiece of God himself. The only slight flaw was that, like Yu Yihan, she carried an icy demeanor that kept others at a distance.
“Cough… cough…” As Xiao Yufan stared, entranced, Yu Yihan gave a light cough, mentally cursing him a thousand times over. How dare he stare at another woman for so long? Calling him a complete, shameless womanizer wasn’t an exaggeration.
“I’m the one in charge of this company, Xiao Yufan. May I ask the young lady for her name?”
Realizing his lapse in decorum, Xiao Yufan quickly spoke first, though his tone sounded suspiciously like flirtation.
“Liu Hua, from the Liu family. I’m here simply to negotiate and improve relations between our two sides…”
Her beautiful eyes slightly lifted, Liu Hua’s expression was filled with arrogance. She had never taken the head of this company seriously to begin with, and seeing the lustful look in Xiao Yufan’s eyes only deepened her disdain.
A thousand curses surged through Xiao Yufan’s mind as he immediately met with a cold reception. He hadn’t expected this woman to be such a tough opponent, showing no humility whatsoever, despite being from the losing side of the negotiations.
“If you’re going to negotiate with this kind of attitude, I think there’s really no point. Don’t think your Liu family’s sense of superiority can be used as leverage. In my eyes, it’s worth absolutely nothing!”
Lifting the corner of his lips slightly, Xiao Yufan leaned back into his chair. Compared to his earlier nonchalance, he now appeared much more serious. In negotiations, the most important thing was to remain composed, especially when he still held the advantage.
Liu Hua’s brows slightly furrowed, surprised by Xiao Yufan’s sudden change. In her eyes, he had been nothing more than a spoiled rich kid with connections, but now it seemed this man possessed undeniable abilities, explaining how he had pushed the Liu family into such a corner.
“President Xiao, perhaps you misunderstood. I meant no offense. This time, I bring the Liu family’s utmost sincerity, hoping we can put our past conflicts behind us.”
“Misunderstanding? Put our past behind us? Miss Liu, do you really think that’s possible? Some things, the Liu family dared to do, and they must be ready to face the consequences!”
Xiao Yufan smiled with a teasing glint in his eyes. This Liu Hua really thought too highly of herself. Did she really believe that just saying a few words could resolve their differences? He wasn’t some man blinded by lust.
“So, President Xiao, what exactly do you want? I believe if our two families continue this conflict, it will only result in mutual destruction, which I’m sure is not a situation you want to see. Some things are better left with a little room for maneuver…”
“Mutual destruction? Miss Liu, don’t you think that’s a bit laughable? Does the Liu family even have the standing to talk about mutual destruction with me? You must know better than anyone why the Liu family chose to negotiate peacefully!”
His words immediately silenced Liu Hua. Her frown deepened further. Of course, she knew why the Liu family had chosen to compromise. Anyone could guess the immense power behind someone backed by the old master of the Situ family.
“Is there really no room for negotiation at all?”
Thinking of the instructions given to her before leaving the Liu family, Liu Hua tempered her arrogance slightly. If she couldn’t resolve the matter today, she wouldn’t be able to predict what kind of consequences the Liu family would face.
“That depends entirely on Miss Liu’s performance. If I’m satisfied, sparing the Liu family isn’t out of the question!”
A sly, wicked curve formed on Xiao Yufan’s lips as his eyes roamed over Liu Hua’s slender, attractive figure. Such a woman indeed had every reason to be proud. A beauty like her would naturally draw attention wherever she went.
A slight tremble passed through Liu Hua’s delicate frame as she bit her lip tightly. She clearly remembered the words left to her by the Liu family before she departed: “Even if it means offering your body, you must appease this man’s anger toward the Liu family…”
Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, Yu Yihan rolled her eyes. If it weren’t for the presence of an outsider, she would have already exploded in anger. How shameless of Xiao Yufan to speak so openly in front of her!
Xiao Yufan himself remained remarkably calm, watching Liu Hua as she bit her lip. A growing desire stirred within him. Intuitively, he sensed that this woman’s relationship with the Liu family wasn’t particularly close, though the exact nature of their connection remained unclear.
Given this, Xiao Yufan was confident he could make this woman abandon her cold arrogance. In his eyes, she was nothing more than a plaything. If the Liu family had sent a woman, they must have had another meaning in mind.
“If sparing the Liu family is what you want, then I’m willing to do whatever you ask. But don’t ever think you can win my heart, because you’re not worthy of it…”
Feeling the wildness and greed in Xiao Yufan’s gaze, Liu Hua’s heart bled. The Situ family, a giant beyond comparison, left her with no will to resist. Yet in her heart, Xiao Yufan remained nothing more than a spoiled rich kid.
A flicker of lust passed through his eyes. Liu Hua’s words had struck a sensitive chord deep inside him. Indeed, his current power was granted by his master, but so what? At least for now, he stood here as the victor.
Driven by an inexplicable emotion, Xiao Yufan greedily stared at Liu Hua’s exquisite face and slowly stepped toward her…
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