Qin Chen’s face showed a trace of guilt as he nodded with utmost conviction, “I’ve lived for decades, yet I wasn’t as insightful as a young lady. If Miss Chen hadn’t opened my mind, I might never have realized your importance and would have missed the person I love most!
To ensure we can be together better in the future, I’ve decided to cooperate with the psychologist’s treatment. Once I’m completely recovered, we can get our marriage certificate. Oh, and before that, I have something I need to discuss with you.”
Qin Chen paused here, knowing the importance of this matter to Lidoviana. However, Chen Lishu was family from the same era as him, and he couldn't possibly ignore her plight!
Lidoviana was immersed in the joy of their upcoming marriage and didn't notice Qin Chen's awkwardness. Instead, she said with emotion, “It’s rare for you to open up and discuss things with me. As long as it’s something I can do, I’ll agree to it!”
“In a couple of days, I plan to return to Huaxia to help the elder Mrs. He resolve the neurotoxin in her body. This mistake originated with me, so I must take full responsibility. This is the spirit of a researcher!”
“Of course, as long as you suggest it, I agree.” Hearing Qin Chen’s request, Lidoviana only hesitated for a second before agreeing. The moment He Zinian withdrew the company from the M-country market, she knew her attempt to threaten them into integrating with foreign capital was foolish!
As the empress of a nation, it was inappropriate for her to stoop to pleading with He Zinian to stay. Qin Chen’s request presented her with an excellent opportunity!
Chen Lishu seemed surprised that her casual chat with Qin Chen had resolved the issue so perfectly. She nodded gratefully at Lidoviana, “Thank you both for offering your help. I will always remember your kindness and will repay you if I have the chance!”
Upon hearing this, Lidoviana’s eyes lit up. She approached Chen Lishu, took her hand, and pretended to be troubled as she shook her head, “Miss Chen, it wasn’t that we weren’t helping you before. It’s just that my man’s depression was quite severe, and I wasn’t sure if he had the sufficient capacity to treat Elder Mrs. He. That’s why I kept him hidden, fearing that if both parties encountered trouble, it would be difficult to account for.
Now that he’s willing to open up and receive treatment, I believe his psychological state is much better than before. It’s only right for him to go and treat Elder Mrs. He! However, my good intentions weren’t well understood, especially by He Zinian. Now that he’s relocating the company out of M-country, he has quite a few opinions about me. Could you mediate this matter?”
Looking at Lidoviana’s expectant gaze, Chen Lishu raised an eyebrow. She had wondered why an empress would willingly give up the lucrative He family business and compromise for the man she loved. It turned out her second brother had gained leverage, and they were starting to feel apprehensive!
Chen Lishu didn’t rush to accept the offer. Instead, she feigned concern and asked, “Has my second brother already transferred the company?”
Lidoviana intended to concoct a plausible excuse. As long as Chen Lishu verbally agreed to help, it would be difficult for her to refuse later. After all, the He Group was a large corporation, and they wouldn’t want to be accused of breaking their word!
However, before she could speak, Chen Lishu lowered her head and murmured, “Why does my second brother always do things without rational thought? How much money will the company lose by relocating out of M-country? Most importantly, if they move it back, who knows if the partner companies will demand exorbitant fees?”
After murmuring these words, Chen Lishu looked up with a smile of guilt and slowly said, “I’m truly sorry. This is my second brother’s own decision, and I have no right to interfere. I actually think it’s good for him to stay in Huaxia. He’ll be closer to my godmother and godfather, and can better take care of them in their old age.”
Lidoviana became anxious, her voice involuntarily rising, “Miss Chen, you can’t think like that! Do you know how extensive the He family’s business is in M-country? The money they earn in a day surpasses what my entire country earns! China’s current economic level cannot support him earning that much!
If he’s worried about being bullied by others when he returns to cooperate with us, then I can publicly admit that this is my problem and that we need the He Group’s help, not that CEO He can’t do without us!
I will then bring negotiators to discuss termination fees with the companies cooperating with the He Group, urging them not to pursue the matter and to look at the bigger picture. I believe they are all excellent businessmen and will surely understand my well-intentioned efforts!”
Hearing Lidoviana’s promise, Chen Lishu, whose objective had been achieved, curved her lips upward slightly, a demure smile appearing on her face. She nodded and very happily agreed to the matter.
Qin Chen watched from the side and couldn’t help but chuckle. Lidoviana realized at that moment what a foolish decision she had made in her irrational state!
She opened her mouth, about to say something to salvage her interests, when a commotion erupted outside the door.
Following the sound, they saw the main door being kicked open, and He Zinian walked in with a gloomy expression, “Where is Lishu?”
Seeing that it was He Zinian, Chen Lishu’s tense body slowly relaxed. She then reached out and shouted towards He Zinian at the door, “Second brother, I’m over here!”
“Lishu!” Seeing that Chen Lishu was safe, He Zinian’s imposing demeanor softened considerably.
After all, this was someone else’s territory, and they couldn’t make too much of a scene. Moreover, they were asking for a favor. So, Chen Lishu quickly explained, “Second brother, this is all a misunderstanding. Mr. Qin invited me over for a chat and agreed to return to Huaxia with us to treat godmother!
It’s my fault for not explaining things clearly when I messaged you. I heard you’ve relocated the He Group out of M-country? If my godfather finds out about your actions, he’ll definitely break both your legs!
Hurry up and move the He Group back! The Empress just said she won’t hold your impulsive actions against you this time. She’ll send people to negotiate with your partner companies and try not to hold you responsible, so you won’t have to pay any liquidated damages.”
He Zinian knew that Chen Lishu was creating an opportunity for him to save face. Achieving their desired outcome without paying any price was the best-case scenario!