Brilliant Enterprises had become the undisputed leader in the entire Beijing business world. Previously dominant, the Fengyun and Lingyun Enterprises were now left in the cold……
Inside the top-floor chairman’s office, Xiao Yufan watched Lan Tianyuan arrive at Brilliant Enterprises, a faint, barely noticeable smile tugging at the corner of his lips. This guy was also a man who understood the tides of circumstance well—he naturally knew exactly what to do now.
Beside Lan Tianyuan stood Lan Yue, whose gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yufan. Her pretty eyes curved into a gentle arc, and a charming glow graced her beautiful face. Truly, such a beauty could rival the most enchanting in the land……
“There’s no such thing as a casual visit to the Three Jewels Hall. Speak, what’s on your mind?”
Even without thinking, Xiao Yufan already knew that Lan Tianyuan must have something important to discuss. Yet, this hesitant manner was completely out of character for him.
“Don’t you remember asking me before whether Lingyun would ever consider joining Brilliant? Now, I can finally give you an answer……”
“Oh? You’ve made up your mind?” As if he already knew the answer, Xiao Yufan showed little emotion. Even if Lingyun Enterprise were to merge into Brilliant, it would merely be adding flowers to brocade.
“Do you really think I still have a choice? If Lingyun continues on this path, it’s only a matter of time before it declines. I don’t want all my efforts to go to waste!”
Lan Tianyuan wasn’t lying. The current situation of Lingyun wasn’t promising. If it continued like this, he’d soon have to consider selling it off—something he definitely didn’t want to see. Rather than letting someone else benefit, he might as well give Xiao Yufan a favor……
“Then give me a reason……”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t quite understand why Lan Tianyuan had changed so drastically. Without any background, building Lingyun from scratch had already proven his abilities. Had he really given up in the face of today’s deadlock?
“Do you really think Lingyun needs a reason to join Brilliant?!” Lan Tianyuan was momentarily taken aback, then felt a strange sense of being rejected. It seemed that Lingyun had fallen so low that even wanting to merge into Brilliant wasn’t welcome……
“That’s not what I meant. I’m just a bit surprised, to be honest. After all, Brother Tianyuan is a well-known figure in the business world. Your joining Brilliant could bring immeasurable benefits!”
Regardless of the reason, Lan Tianyuan’s decision to merge with Brilliant was ultimately good news for Xiao Yufan. Even though Lingyun was currently in trouble, it still had enormous potential. Being one of the twin-star enterprises had already proven much.
Lan Tianyuan’s lips twitched slightly. This guy’s mind was truly unpredictable. Losing to him at the Capital Club had been no accident. More importantly, he knew that with the powerful Situ family backing him, Brilliant was destined to go even further.
“If that’s settled, I’ll handle the rest as soon as possible. I’d like to take a break for a while. From now on, I’ll leave things to you.”
Nodding in satisfaction, Lan Tianyuan seemed unusually relaxed. Lingyun had originally been affiliated with the Capital Club, so becoming part of Brilliant naturally raised no objections. Or perhaps, he had simply lost the fighting spirit—he was content to live a peaceful life now……
“Are you sure there’s nothing else you want?” Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but ask. Was it really possible that Lan Tianyuan was handing over Lingyun without any conditions? After all, Lingyun’s assets were still substantial.
“He just wants to be able to see Tianxuan anytime……”
Lan Yue murmured softly beside him. Though her voice was low, it clearly reached Xiao Yufan’s ears. His expression instantly turned strange. Could it be that this guy had his eyes on his woman?
“Don’t get the wrong idea—I didn’t mean anything like that. Yue’er is just teasing……”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s expression shift, Lan Tianyuan frowned slightly. He knew how Eastern Haoran had ended up after even touching Xiao’s woman. He didn’t think he had the strength of the Eastern family. If Xiao Yufan wanted to deal with him, it would be as simple as snapping his fingers.
“I didn’t say anything. Why are you so nervous? Everyone appreciates beauty. Can I really kill every man who’s ever looked at my wife?”
Xiao Yufan shook his head with a smile, showing no sign of anger. Yet, he hadn’t expected that Lan Tianyuan actually had feelings for Tianxuan. If that were the case, it would explain why he was willing to merge Lingyun into Brilliant……
After a moment of shock, Lan Tianyuan looked helpless. Love was always an unpredictable thing. Although he knew there was no possibility between him and Tianxuan, he still couldn’t suppress the longing in his heart. Just being able to see her was enough for him.
Watching her brother’s conflicted expression, Lan Yue playfully stuck out her tongue. Perhaps only Tianxuan could stir such emotions in him. But Tianxuan’s heart belonged entirely to Xiao Yufan. No matter what feelings her brother had, he could only watch from afar.
It wasn’t that Xiao Yufan was unusually generous, nor did he intend to keep Lan Tianyuan by using Tianxuan. He simply believed that Lan Tianyuan had the right to love whomever he chose. It was just that he had fallen for the wrong person. Even so, his courage to love and hate openly moved Xiao Yufan—it was something even he himself might not be able to achieve……
“As long as you don’t misunderstand, I know that Miss Tianxuan’s heart belongs to you. That’s something no one can change. I can clearly see how devoted she is to you. In my eyes, as long as she’s happy, that’s all that matters!”
Lan Tianyuan smiled, his tone unusually open. Since he couldn’t be the one to care for the woman he loved, he could only silently wish her happiness. And he believed that Xiao Yufan had the strength to make the woman he loved the happiest in the world.
“I will never allow any harm to come to the women by my side. That will never change!” Xiao Yufan’s voice softened slightly. Whether it was Tianxuan, Qingluan, or any of the others, they were all women he would protect with his life. He would never let anyone hurt them.
“I believe you……” Lan Tianyuan said nothing more, shifting his gaze to Lan Yue with a faint, enigmatic smile. Compared to his own affairs, he actually hoped his younger sister could find a better future. And as her older brother, how could he not understand her feelings?
As his gaze shifted, Lan Yue’s face flushed with a delicate pink, the color slowly spreading until it reached the tips of her ears……
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