He tapped rhythmically on the backrest, his voice commanding despite his calm demeanor. "Misunderstanding? There are no misunderstandings between us. The situation is clear: if my sister is not found, you can imagine the consequences. Think about it yourselves!"
The Earl, with a fawning smile, nodded incessantly. "Yes, yes, you are absolutely right. We invited Miss Chen to the competition and naturally must guarantee her safety. With this incident, we must take it seriously. We will dispatch the Royal Guard immediately to investigate!"
"As for the Old Madam, we will arrange for researchers to investigate the past production records of the medicine. We will find a way to resolve this matter. Mr. He, please focus your attention on work. We hope our friendship endures, and we will handle all other minor issues!"
Seeing that they were showing signs of helping him find Chen Lishu, He Zinian casually crossed his legs and offered them an easy way out. "That is only natural. After all, no businessman would abandon their own interests to do something reckless! Since you've agreed to help me find her, what are you waiting for? Go and make the arrangements!"
"It's best that you are not angry. I will arrange for people to check the surveillance footage from that day immediately. You can wait for news back home, and we will surely return Miss Chen to you, safe and sound." The Earl, his face plastered with obsequiousness as he agreed to the matter, eagerly went to arrange personnel to resolve it.
With his objective achieved, He Zinian had no time to bicker with them. He impatiently left the conference room. Xiaoru, who had been following him, breathed a sigh of relief the moment she stepped into the fresh air, then indignantly exclaimed,
"These foreigners are truly too cunning. They only realize the gravity of the situation when things are pushed to the absolute limit. If I had known that a threat would make them compromise, we should have done it that way from the start. It would have saved the Old Madam from suffering for so long!"
Listening to Xiaoru's words, He Zinian shook his head with a hint of helplessness. He knew that today's withdrawal of investment had incurred losses of nearly one hundred million. His mother's situation was indeed urgent, but it hadn't reached this point. He had initially intended to find a different way to make Lidoviana compromise, but today, he couldn't wait any longer. It was clear that Chen Lishu's current situation was precarious.
"Have your people monitor the Royal Guard's actions closely. If you discover anything unusual, you must inform me immediately! Then, notify the bodyguard company and have them send more personnel to search for Lishu in the vicinity." He Zinian was determined to conduct a thorough search, refusing to believe that Chen Lishu could simply vanish into thin air before his eyes.
Meanwhile, in the Royal Conference Room.
"Your Majesty, please do not be angry. Quickly issue an order for the entire district's police to cooperate with us in finding Miss Chen's whereabouts. I don't think that young man was joking. You also know that the He Group has..."
"If you help me resolve this matter, it will be as if I owe you a favor. In the future, if you need anything, just ask. As long as it is within my capabilities, I will go through fire and water for you. I would appreciate it."
Qin Shen quickly stood up, his expression somewhat restrained, but his gaze towards Chen Lishu was filled with gratitude. He shook his head as he spoke, "What trouble, what trouble? It's me who truly owes you. You are the one who made me realize the importance of cherishing the people around me.
To be honest, I like Lidoviana very much. However, when I think about how I might leave this place for a long time, leaving her to miss me endlessly, so many years of feelings have come to this.
You are right. The people around me are flesh and blood, with emotions. I cannot selfishly make decisions for her. Two people who already have feelings for each other should not end up like this. It's not too late to realize this now. I believe that one day, I will get married and have children like you, and have a harmonious family! Oh, and don't forget to attend my wedding with Lidoviana when it happens."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a stir at the doorway. Both of them turned to look in the direction of the sound. Lidoviana stood there, tears welling up in her eyes, her hand covering her mouth in astonishment.
Seeing this, Qin Shen quickly reached out with both hands and softly called, "Nana."
Lidoviana, her footsteps unsteady, approached Qin Shen. She placed her hands on his shoulders and asked excitedly, "Darling, what did you just say? You said you want to marry me. Is this really true?"