Chen Lishu watched her struggling form, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. Without a word, she seized her wrist, yanked it back forcefully, and said coldly,
"Don't think I don't know what you're scheming. This is my home, these are all my relatives. No matter what I do, they will understand me and support me unconditionally, so stuff your schemes!"
Hearing Chen Lishu's words, a flicker of jealousy crossed Li Xiuli's eyes. She then turned tearfully to Li Xiulan, demanding, "Listen to what your daughter-in-law is saying! We still have this relationship between us, and she's speaking so harshly. Isn't she trying to ruin our sisterly bond?
Li Xiulan, our father taught us sisters to be united. Now, look at what you're doing! If you dare to kick me out of the quadrangle today, I'd like to see what face you'll have left to go back and pay respects to Father!"
Li Xiulan, hearing Li Xiuli's threat, shook her head with a hint of helplessness and said indifferently, "Shouldn't you be the one unqualified to pay respects? Ever since you married into the capital, you haven't returned to that run-down little place, not even in the first year after Father passed away!"
With such an unreasonable elder sister, Li Xiulan didn't want to indulge her. She had always prioritized her own family, or rather, held some traditional views. A married woman was like spilled water, and her sister's family were ultimately outsiders.
Li Xiuli seemed surprised that the usually well-behaved Li Xiulan would talk back. A hint of annoyance appeared on her face. She then turned to Madam He, immediately putting on an innocent and pitiful look, saying,
"You see, they are all selfish people. They're so rich, yet when a relative is in trouble, they're unwilling to lend a hand! I seriously suspect Chen Lishu's family is after your money, that's why they're flattering you. You must be careful of their family!"
Mother He slammed the table and snorted, "If I help a dog, it'll wag its tail at me. Helping you would be like throwing a meat bun at a dog – it goes and never returns!
Your family is being too noisy here. I'm giving you a chance to leave on your own, but if you push my patience, do you believe I'll have people throw you out of the quadrangle and let all the neighbors see your shamelessness!"
Li Xiuli clearly hadn't expected the usually kind Mother He to be so assertive. She was so frightened that she shut her mouth tight, then was dazedly pulled away by Chen Lishu.
Before leaving, Mother He looked at Chen Lishu with concern and said, "If there's anything you can't handle, tell your godmother. As long as your godmother can do it, she'll try her best to help you. Don't carry it all by yourself."
"Okay." Chen Lishu hastily agreed to the matter and then left the quadrangle.
In the car, Chen Lishu also called Shen Wei to inquire about his situation.
Shen Wei said, "We don't have a very clear understanding of the external situation. We only know that the company is now surrounded by police, and someone has brought an arrest warrant. They hope you can go to the police station.
President Chen, you don't need to return to the company after this; just head straight to the police station. Remember to conceal yourself. I'm afraid the patient's family might do something adverse to you. Oh, President Chen, what do you think the probability of this matter being resolved is?"
"I don't understand the situation clearly yet. I'll only know for sure after going to the police station. Don't worry, I won't implicate you. If anything truly happens, I'll ensure you leave the company safely. This design was my sole idea; it has nothing to do with you. You are merely employees carrying out orders.
Tell everyone to cooperate actively with the police investigation. Don't be difficult, otherwise, you might be charged with obstructing official business. The situation could be much more serious than I imagine!" Chen Lishu knew very well that if she wanted these employees to cooperate, she had to make them shed their indifferent attitude!
Only when their interests were tied to this group would they pay attention to their words and actions.
As expected, after her words were relayed by Shen Wei, the previously restless office instantly fell silent. Especially those who had been making the most noise sat down obediently, fearing being charged and implicated.
Meanwhile, in the car, Li Na's eyes flickered with calculation upon hearing that Chen Lishu's company was in trouble and that she was being summoned by the police. She then cautiously probed, "Lishu, what's wrong with your company? It sounds quite serious!
What do you mean by implicating or not implicating? Are you going to be arrested and go to jail? What did you do wrong? We're all family, you can speak frankly. Mainly, if we can help, we will try our best!"
Listening to Li Na's rambling, Chen Lishu's brow furrowed tightly. Her half-closed eyes suddenly opened. She hadn't missed the fleeting look of schadenfreude in the other's eyes, and then she coldly threatened,
"We've torn our masks off so many times, there's no need to pretend in front of me! I advise you to be quiet for the rest of this journey, otherwise, I don't mind leaving you halfway, so you can't get home."
Li Na's smile froze on her face. She sneered, crossed her arms, and with a completely defiant attitude, said,
"If you throw us out, do you believe I'll get you on the newspapers tomorrow? I've worked at Qin Group for so long, I know how to protect my interests!
Your company is currently in the spotlight, coupled with these scandals, I'm afraid your company won't be able to continue operating. Are you willing to gamble your company? I have nothing to fear anymore, because whether I have a job or not, I don't need to please anyone!"
Seeing Li Na's self-righteous demeanor, Chen Lishu simply uttered, "You probably forgot, I have the mighty backing of the He Group. I don't know what the outcome for Shu Se Group will be, but I know your outcome very clearly. If I wanted you to disappear from the capital without a trace, it wouldn't be difficult!"
Li Na trembled upon seeing the murderous glint in Chen Lishu's eyes. She swallowed hard and cursed, "You're a devil!"
"Hush!" Chen Lishu placed a finger to her lips, then glared fiercely at Li Na, signaling her to be quiet.
Li Na, glared into silence, could only inwardly grip the car seat tightly, continuously cursing Chen Lishu in her heart.