Urban Super Medical Saint

Chapter 216 Suspicion [Fourth Update]

"Hehe, Director Liu, don't be mad at this girl. It was I who asked her to let me in. Actually, I come with good intentions, so why must you keep me at such a distance?" Li Bisheng responded to Liu Jiayao's icy demeanor without getting angry. Instead, he smiled warmly as he spoke up for the secretary who had let him in, then gently told her, "You can go out now; it's all right."

The female secretary, charmed by Li Bisheng's handsome and enchanting smile along with his magnetic voice, was almost bewitched and actually did leave, leaving Liu Jiayao fuming with a face ashen with rage.

"Haha, so it's Director Li! What wind has blown you here? Please, have a seat, have a seat." What infuriated Liu Jiayao even more was that Ren Chenle ignored what she had just said and got up with a smile, eagerly inviting Li Bisheng to sit down.

"Vice President Ren, this is an internal meeting of our company. Irrelevant persons should not participate!" Liu Jiayao said coldly.

"How could Director Li be irrelevant?" Ren Chenle retorted unconcernedly.

"Thank you, President Ren. My visit is indeed related to your Qinglan Cosmetics. I've heard that Qinglan Cosmetics's products have had a series of quality issues and that your cash flow is about to break. Is that true?" Li Bisheng said with a smile.

"This is our internal news, how do you know about it?" Liu Jiayao's expression changed yet again as her gaze swept over the shareholders present, paused briefly on Ren Chenle's face, and finally rested on Li Bisheng's face.

"Hehe, there's no wall in the world that is completely airtight. Besides, we're in the same industry. When Qinglan Cosmetics has continuous issues in production, even if I'm the last to know, I should have heard the rumors by now. Now seeing this situation, it seems to be true. How about it? Has Director Liu changed her mind?" Li Bisheng said with a smile, and even with his composure, a gleam of cunning success flickered in his eyes as he looked at Liu Jiayao.

"Director Li just talked about cooperating with me, and soon after, our Qinglan Cosmetics faced issues. Does this have anything to do with you?" Sensing the cunning success in Li Bisheng's eyes, Liu Jiayao's heart stirred. She stared at Li Bisheng and asked coldly.

Upon hearing this, Li Bisheng first appeared completely astonished, then immediately followed by a sense of wrongful indignation.

"Director Liu, if you speak like this, I can sue you for defamation! The production department, materials, quality control—all are under your supervision. Can you tell me how I could have possibly sabotaged them?" Li Bisheng asked with a dark expression.

Liu Jiayao, looking at Li Bisheng's brooding face, became even more convinced it was him. But just as he said, she had no proof of his tampering, and to continue would only be to humiliate herself, giving off the impression of being unreasonable.

"Fine, I misspoke! But, Director Li, I will not agree to cooperate with your Li Fang. Don't bother wasting your efforts." Liu Jiayao quickly calmed down and addressed Li Bisheng.

"They say women act on emotion, and it's really true. Given Qinglan's current situation, frankly, you should be the one coming to me. Now that I've taken the initiative to come here and you still turn me away, tsk tsk, well, I won't force you. To all present, if you are willing to sell your shares and the price is right, I might consider it." Li Bisheng glanced at Liu Jiayao with a look that suggested she was being foolish and then spoke.

"Even if they are willing to sell shares, I have the right of first refusal under the same conditions! So, Director Li, you might as well give up on that idea!" Liu Jiayao said coldly.

"That would still require Director Liu to have enough money though!" Li Bisheng said lightly, then turned to Ren Chenle and the others, cupping his hands in greeting, "Sorry for the disturbance, everyone. I'll treat you to tea another day."

"Hehe, where is this coming from, Director Li? We should be the ones to treat you next time." Ren Chenle and most of the shareholders got up and returned Li Bisheng's gesture. Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire

Watching this scene, Liu Jiayao's face looked extremely troubled.

She was well aware of what this scene implied, and once these shareholders really decided to sell their shares, although she had the right of first refusal, she would still need the funds to do so.

Qinglan Cosmetics was operating in the low-end market, and part of the profits each year had to continue being invested, leaving not much for each shareholder to receive. If Jiayao could purchase back all the other shareholders' shares when the price was low, she might be able to afford it. However, if the price exceeded her expectations, she would likely need a loan.

But under the current circumstances, it was uncertain whether a bank would be willing to give her a loan.

The meeting ended in disharmony.

"Uncle Hua, would you also sell your shares?" Jiayao called out to Li Hua. Li Hua had been her father's best friend and best business partner, always acting together.

"Uncle has gotten old," Li Hua said. However, seeing the words made Jiayao's face turn pale, he felt pity and, with a deep sigh, added, "I'll try my best. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I will always support you."

"Thank you, Uncle Hua." Jiayao tightly held Li Hua's hand.

"This is your parents' hard work; I don't wish to hand it over to someone else either," Li Hua sighed.

Jiayao's eyes teared up when she heard this.

Her parents had been gone for six years already, but as long as Qinglan was still there, she felt as if her parents were still by her side. Managing Qinglan well was also a way for her to honor her parents' memory, and she would never allow Qinglan to be handed over to someone else, especially to people like Li Bisheng.

Her woman's intuition told her that this time Qinglan's issues were definitely related to Li Bisheng.

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"President Ren, the money should have been received by now, right?" In a coffee shop, Li Bisheng lounged with his legs crossed, holding a coffee cup in one hand, took a sip, and asked Ren Chenle with a smile.

"President Li is a man of integrity, here is the information you requested," Ren Chenle pushed an envelope to Li Bisheng.

Li Bisheng pulled out the documents from the envelope and reviewed them. It detailed Jiayao's earnings over the years, the funds she currently had available, and the psychological price point for the transfer of the shares of various shareholders, among other data.

"Why isn't there anything about Li Hua?" Li Bisheng frowned slightly.

Li Hua held twenty-five percent of Qinglan Cosmetics shares and Jiayao held thirty-eight percent. If Li Hua refused to give up his shares, even if Li Bisheng purchased all the other shareholders' shares, he would still not be able to control Qinglan Cosmetics Company absolutely.

"Li Hua had a very good relationship with Jiayao's deceased parents. I approached him, but he's not willing to ease up just yet. However, don't worry, my daughter is currently dating his son. He might not listen to me, but his son does listen to my daughter and me. Moreover, while feelings may fade over time, the love for money only grows deeper, so President Li, as long as..." Ren Chenle said with a smile.

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