Xiao Hei watched the person stop, and deliberately raised his voice to ask, "Brother Gu, so what are you going to do next?"
"I will absolutely not allow anyone to ruin my family relationships! If Zhang Wan'er's wicked intentions do not change, I don't mind laying hands on a woman!" Gu Xingdong said this with an exceptionally firm tone.
Li Zhemíng clenched his fists, biting his teeth. Just as he was about to say something, the words that had reached his lips ultimately turned into a sigh. All of this was Zhang Wan'er's fault, so what right did he have to ask Gu Xingdong to be considerate of Wan'er?
He lowered his head and left the courtyard. No one knew what he was thinking or what his final choice would be. However, Gu Xingdong no longer cared. He had already conveyed what he wanted to say. As for Zhang Wan'er's ultimate fate, it would depend on their own fortune.
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Perhaps to give Gu Xingdong time, Zhang Wan'er did not choose to bother him during this period, which allowed the Gu family to have a few peaceful days.
Chen Lishū was also working as usual these days. Due to winning international competitions, Shuse Group had gained recognition from many international fashion companies. The number of people coming to discuss cooperation had filled the entire hall these days.
"Madam, why don't you come downstairs with me to take care of personal matters?" Su Nian rushed in from the door, grabbed Chen Lishū's hand without a word, and prepared to go downstairs.
Chen Lishū helplessly pulled her hand back and said, "Shuse Group does not intend to cooperate with foreign capital. We are a Chinese brand. I insist on this matter. As the person closest to me, you should naturally find various reasons to turn these people away. How can you help them?"
A wronged expression appeared on Su Nian's face. She murmured in a low voice, "Madam, you are wrongly accusing me. Since I learned of your intentions, I have been united with you. No matter who comes to discuss cooperation, I will find suitable reasons to turn them away. However, the person who came this time is not here for cooperation! They are very likely here to cause trouble."
"To cause trouble?" Chen Lishū's interest was immediately piqued. She walked to the window and looked down. When she saw that familiar face, she raised her eyebrows in surprise, "Then let's go take a look."
As soon as she finished speaking, the two of them quickly went downstairs.
Chen Lishū's appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention, and many people began to whisper and discuss.
"This Alice is a tough opponent. Every move she makes is closely watched by international media. If she plays any underhanded tricks, no matter what Miss Chen does, she will be in a difficult position!"
"To come to someone else's territory and slap them in the face, no wonder this Alice is so angry. If you ask me, it's clearly Miss Chen Lishū who lacks emotional intelligence and doesn't leave any room for maneuver. It's completely normal for whatever happens next!"
"I heard that Alice was expelled from Country M this time, stripped of her title as chief designer, and even her brother was expelled from school, destined to live in poverty for the rest of his life. If I were Alice, I would seek revenge against the person who caused me so much misery!"
"..."
Listening to their discussions, Chen Lishū and Su Nian both became vigilant. The possibility of a desperate situation was very real.
Chen Lishū's lips curved upwards slightly, and she asked with a hint of probing in her tone, "Miss Alice? When did you return from Country M?"
Alice said frankly, "I returned last night. This is not a good place for pleasantries. Why don't we find a place to have a good chat?"
From the looks of it, Alice did not seem overly aggressive for the moment. After a moment of hesitation, Chen Lishū continued, "Alright, how about coming up to my office for a cup of tea, and we can have a good chat!"
"Mm," Alice nodded and followed Chen Lishū into the office.
Before Chen Lishū could say anything, Alice walked to the window alone, looking at the scenery outside, and couldn't help but sigh, "Everyone says China is backward, but I find your current peaceful and prosperous life to be quite good. These days in China have been my most relaxed moments!"
After speaking, Alice even opened the window a crack and took a deep breath of the air outside.
Seeing this, Su Nian's pupils constricted: "Madam, could this woman be planning to commit suicide here and then shift all the blame onto us?"
Chen Lishū was not a god, so she could not predict someone else's next move. However, such a thing was not unheard of. Her eyes darkened, and she slowly said, "It's dangerous by the window. Miss Alice, please step back to a safe place. If anything happens to you here, it will only fulfill others' desires and ultimately hurt your own family."
Alice was stunned when she heard this. Then she turned her head and asked meaningfully, "Are you worried about me?"
Chen Lishū nodded and said frankly, "Yes, you and I have no grievances, so I naturally don't wish for anything to happen to you. From beginning to end, you have been manipulated by others. I never wanted to mess things up."
Hearing this, Alice suddenly burst into laughter, clutching her stomach. The sudden change made Su Nian tense up. If Alice made any unusual moves, she would immediately rush forward to stop her!
"Yes, we have no grievances. How did things turn out this way? Everyone else's plan was written on their faces, and I foolishly walked into her trap.
Don't worry, I've let go of everything. I'm not here to seek revenge this time, but to resolve our past differences!" After saying this, Alice's entire expression relaxed, as if she had achieved something breakthrough.
"Resolve our past differences?"
"Yes, I want to be friends with you because your design skills are really strong." Alice said this with an exceptionally sincere expression. Before Chen Lishū could respond, she continued, "I have withdrawn from the design team in Country M and will be settling in China. I will establish my own studio, and there will be no conflicts of interest between us. You don't have to worry about me plotting against you!
I hope we can become friends. Your vision is very far-reaching, and I want to learn new elements from you to design more diverse clothing. This has always been my goal as a designer. I used to cast this goal aside for fame and profit, but now I can finally calm down and achieve my wish!"