At this moment, He Zinian, with no backbone, said, "I also don't want to escalate things to this point. After all, several major projects are being developed in country M. Relocating the company would not only incur high liquidated damages but also render the previous project development obsolete!"
Upon hearing about the major projects, Lidoviana's displeased expression instantly cleared. A hint of fawning she herself didn't notice appeared on her face as she said, "Therefore, our cooperation is a win-win project. I kindly ask Mr. He not to be so irrational in the future! Rest assured, I will send people to discuss the liquidated damages with your partner companies. If these people are unappreciative, the liquidated damages will be on me! You only need to focus all your attention on the upcoming project development!"
"Alright! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help! I also apologize for my impulsive decision today and hope you won't dwell on it." As He Zinian spoke these words, he deliberately lowered his attitude. As the saying goes, after a blow, one must offer a sweet date; otherwise, even a rabbit will bite when cornered!
Perhaps sensing He Zinian's apology, which helped her regain some face after being embarrassed, Lidoviana's mood genuinely improved. She now had the inclination to inquire about their well-being. "How is Old Mrs. He's health? Would you like us to accompany you to Huaxia tomorrow? I will personally pay my respects to the elderly lady!"
He Zinian shook his head and declined, "Thank you for Your Majesty's kindness. There's no need to trouble you with this. We have other matters to attend to at home. Once the troubles at home are resolved, we will invite you to Huaxia as guests, and our family will personally show you around!"
Lidoviana nodded, then offered a perfunctory polite remark, "Troubles? Is there anything we can help with?"
"It's all family matters, and we can handle them ourselves. We'll be rushing back for an early flight tomorrow morning. I'll leave the company matters to Your Majesty then!" After He Zinian finished speaking politely, he took Chen Lishu's hand, smiled, and said, "Since this was all a misunderstanding, I'll take my sister and leave now. We need to rest so we can have the energy to resolve matters tomorrow!"
"Alright, then you two hurry along." After saying this, Lidoviana smiled and watched them leave the villa.
Once they had disappeared from sight, tears welled up in her eyes. She then looked at Qin Chen beside her and questioned him, "You knew I was being set up by Chen Lishu, so why didn't you speak up and remind me?"
Qin Chen walked over to Lidoviana with some helplessness, then pulled her into his embrace and whispered in her ear, "Because we were in the wrong from the start. The moment the He family decided to relocate their company out of country M, he had already considered the consequences. He could bear them, but we couldn't. What does a third of the nation's population becoming unemployed mean? The national treasury would have to provide subsidies, and the lost money would be no less than the liquidated damages. Most importantly, we need to think long-term. During our cooperation with He's Group, haven't we profited immensely?"
Hearing Qin Chen's words, Lidoviana found them quite reasonable. "But I'm the only one suffering losses in this cooperation. I feel very unbalanced!"
"But haven't you already thought of a solution? If you step forward to discuss the liquidated damages with those few partner companies, I believe they would be happy to help! You not only need to have a long-term perspective, but so do they! If the liquidated damages are divided equally, each person would only have to bear tens of millions. However, the profits from cooperating with He's Group are not just tens of millions, but many tens of millions. They should have experienced that deeply!"
"Fine, you've thought of everything now. After hearing you say it, I feel much more assured!" Lidoviana buried her head in Qin Chen's embrace and asked in a muffled voice, "When are we two finally getting married? Do you know how many years I've waited for you? I heard that women in your Huaxia value age the most, meaning my best years have all been wasted on you. If you don't marry me or want me anymore, I'll become an old woman and no one will want me then."
Qin Chen chuckled and said, "Let's get married after I return from Huaxia!"
Returning from Huaxia? At the latest, it would be two months; at the earliest, these minor matters could be resolved in a month. They would be married in less than half a year. Lidoviana felt as if she were dreaming.
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Meanwhile, at the hotel on the other side, Chen Lishu and He Zilian had rested for less than three hours before rushing to the airport early. "If we go back at this time, it will be around five o'clock in the evening at home. We can take advantage of today to resolve everything. I heard from my third brother that Zhang Wan'er has already arranged for people at the airport, waiting for us to walk into our trap!"
Chen Lishu propped her head with one hand, a mocking smile appearing on her face. "It seems they are very confident this time, or they wouldn't have made such a big fuss."
He Zilian said with feigned concern, "I originally planned for you to go to the police station, but I don't think it's necessary at all. I heard that their people are all over the police station! We can't afford to take such risks now. There's no need to waste time on her; if it can be resolved in one go, let's resolve it in one go."
"Understood." As she finished speaking, the plane had reached its destination.
Indeed, things unfolded as He Zinian had investigated. Zhang Wan'er had already positioned her forces. As soon as they disembarked, several police officers in uniform blocked their path. "Chen Lishu, you are suspected of a murder case. We have the right to arrest you and take you to the police station! Please accompany me." As the words fell, a group of police officers stepped forward to grab Chen Lishu but were blocked by He Zinian's body. Everyone feared He Zinian's power, and their advancing movements halted. He Zinian raised an eyebrow and questioned, "You say my sister is a murderer, do you have any evidence? We have been in country M all these days. How could she have committed murder in a foreign land?"
Just as everyone was looking at each other, unsure of what to do, a sharp cry suddenly rang out from the crowd, "Second Brother! You're finally back! Your phone has been unreachable these days, and no one knows where you are. Hurry and come back with me! If you don't go back with me, Auntie probably won't be able to hold on and will never see you again!"