The next day, Zhang Wan'er slowly opened her eyes to the sounds of Zhang Hehua's crying and complaints. "My poor daughter, why did you waste your time on a man who could never be yours? If I'd known it would end up like this, I never should have indulged you. Now you've harmed yourself!"
"Mom!" Zhang Wan'er's dry lips parted slightly. She struggled to reach out and grasp Zhang Hehua's clothes, tears flowing from her eyes down her cheeks.
"Daughter, you're finally awake! Wait here, I'll go get the doctor to check your condition right away!" As Zhang Hehua got up in a flurry, ready to leave, Zhang Wan'er called out to stop her. "Mom... Mom! Don't go yet, I have something I want to ask you!"
Zhang Hehua turned back, her voice tinged with urgency. "What time is it? We have plenty of time to talk privately. The most crucial thing now is your health!
You lost the baby in your womb, and it might leave lasting consequences. You are my precious daughter, and I don't want anything to happen to you. Don't worry, I'll have the doctor do his best to mitigate the damage!"
"Mom, can you please not go? My legs and my stomach really hurt, they hurt so much! Mom, I don't want to stay in this house anymore. They all want to kill me. I want to leave. Can you take me away?
If I stay any longer, I might die. I don't have the life I love. What's the difference between that and being killed? Mom, you don't want to lose me either, do you! Can you find a way to help me escape this family?" As she spoke, Zhang Wan'er suddenly burst into loud sobs.
Looking at Zhang Wan'er's vacant eyes, Zhang Hehua felt an inexpressible bitterness. She couldn't help but complain, "Your maternal grandfather and uncle are really something. They're family, why can't they help each other? They actually sided with outsiders. What if your legs are really broken and you can't walk?
Moreover, the doctor said you might not be able to get pregnant in the future, which has damaged your fundamental health! How important is fertility for a woman? Are you really planning to ruin yourself? I can't stay in this house anymore either. Coincidentally, I have a villa outside. We can move there, mother and daughter, and never see those two 'outsiders' again! How about it?"
As long as she could leave this home and evade the sight of Yang Zhiguo and Zhang Tieshan, she could go anywhere. She wanted revenge, and this thought absolutely could not be revealed to anyone, otherwise, it might be extinguished before it could even sprout!
Therefore, in response to Zhang Hehua's inquiry, Zhang Wan'er put on a submissive demeanor and nodded. "Okay, I'll listen to you. When can we leave? I don't want to stay in this house. I'm so afraid Yang Zhiguo will arrange a man I don't like for me!
Mom, your marriage was also a failure, and your life isn't easy now. You even face ridicule from others sometimes. Do you want your daughter to follow in your footsteps? I don't want my life's events to become my regret. Can you take me away from this family as soon as possible?"
The light in Zhang Hehua's eyes gradually dimmed. She didn't want her daughter to tread the same path she had. After a moment of consideration, she very firmly agreed to the matter. "Alright!"
Knowing that Zhang Hehua still stood by her side and unconditionally supported her, Zhang Wan'er's tense heart finally relaxed. The corners of her mouth curved upwards slightly. She嘱咐ed with a hint of unease, "Then you must keep your word. You are the only one I can trust. Please don't disappoint me!"
"Alright!"
With Zhang Hehua's guarantee, Zhang Wan'er was able to finally calm down and recuperate these days. She needed to recover well. Only then could she deliver a heavy blow to Gu Xingdong and Chen Lishu at the critical moment!
The matter seemed to have come to a temporary end. Chen Lishu had not been idle during these days.
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In the Siheyuan, everyone was sitting at the dining table eating when He Zinian suddenly put down his chopsticks and leaned curiously towards Chen Lishu, asking:
"Lishu, with the success of this competition, our He family has also gained prestige and become the focus of global attention. He's Group also benefited from a significant advertisement!
Many entrepreneurs have visited He's Group and discreetly inquired if you have any intention of introducing your products to Country M. If you do, they are willing to invest! To help Shu Se Group grow even bigger!"
"With the help of foreign capital, Shu Se Group can indeed grow larger. However, I want to follow my own brand path, just like He's Group, and refuse foreign investment!"
He Zinian was somewhat surprised to hear Chen Lishu's intention to forge her own brand and refuse foreign investment. "If that's the case, your enterprise won't go very far in Country M, because the competition there is too fierce!
When He's Group first entered Country M, not many people took us seriously, thinking a small enterprise from a remote region wouldn't cause much of a stir. But now, He's Group occupies half of Country M's economic market. Your capabilities are evident for all to see. Refusing foreign investment will only lead to their exclusion. They will absolutely not allow a second He's Group to emerge!
Isn't our ultimate goal to make money? Actually, foreign investment isn't a bad thing. At least you won't have to put so much effort into the enterprises in Country M. Those people who want to make money will naturally handle the company's affairs properly."
Listening to He Zinian's advice, Chen Lishu couldn't help but laugh. "Second brother, money is something you can't take with you when you die. The money we've earned is enough for our family to spend this lifetime. I don't need to cling to such things anymore!
The initial purpose of starting a business was to make our family's life better, and my objective has been achieved! As the business grew larger, I benefited greatly from Huaxia. Huaxia is currently in a period of great development. I cannot selfishly abandon her; instead, I must repay her for giving me the opportunity, preventing our family from living a life of hardship again!
In other words, since I've earned enough money, it's natural to do something meaningful to enrich my life. I plan to guide Shu Se Group towards a national style, making our brand famous abroad, letting them know that Huaxia is not incapable!"
Upon hearing this, He Zinian was stunned. Old Master He took a sip of the white wine on the table and suddenly burst into laughter. "You little girl, you were truly born in the wrong gender!"