Chapter 124: Seeing Through Li Hao

“President Chen.”

Lin Yuqing was in class with the teacher when both saw Chen Min walk in and immediately greeted her politely.

“Yuqing, don’t rush. President Xia is here. He’s asking for you,” Chen Min said with a light smile.

“President Xia? The new CEO? Then I should go and see him,” the teacher, Sherry, said eagerly.

But Lin Yuqing’s face darkened. “I don’t want to see him, President Chen. Sorry.”

“Uh...” Chen Min felt awkward. Seeing Lin Yuqing walk out, she didn’t dare stop her.

She knew Lin Yuqing and Xia Yu had a complicated relationship—perhaps a falling out. As an outsider, she preferred not to get involved.

“Young Master Yu, Yuqing said she doesn’t want to see you.”

She had no choice but to report back to Xia Yu.

Xia Yu was somewhat taken aback; it seemed the girl was truly upset.

“Okay, no problem. I’ll go find her.”

Just as he stood up, the phone on the desk rang. Xia Yu paused, then answered, “Who is this?”

“President Xia, this is the company receptionist,” a nervous female voice said. “A Miss Chu Zitong is here to see you. She has an appointment.”

“Oh, have her come to my office,” Xia Yu smiled.

“Young Master Yu, you’re busy. I’ll leave now. Let me know if you need anything,” Chen Min said tactfully.

Xia Yu nodded. Shortly after Chen Min left, Chu Zitong arrived.

“President Xia, hello,” Chu Zitong entered the office, still somewhat reserved.

“No need for formalities, Zitong. Just call me Xia Yu.”

Xia Yu stood and invited her to sit on the sofa, personally pouring her a cup of tea.

Seeing this, Chu Zitong relaxed a little. His gesture showed he truly regarded her as a friend.

Earlier, she had been a bit nervous—after all, this was the workplace. Some people liked to keep things strictly professional; just because you’re friends outside didn’t mean you could be the same inside the company.

But Xia Yu was easygoing and genuine, which made Chu Zitong feel a bit warmer toward him.

“Thank you.”

“Mm, tell me about your company’s current situation. How can I help?”

Xia Yu, fearing she might hesitate, took the initiative to ask.

Chu Zitong then honestly detailed her company’s situation.

Xia Yu listened carefully. Their company was developing a mobile game. Because they believed in its prospects, they had evaluated and fully committed to the project.

However, midway, some unforeseen events caused financial troubles, and the development costs greatly exceeded the budget.

They had invested so much at the start, but if they ran out of funds before finishing, the game couldn’t launch, meaning a total loss and possible bankruptcy—a dire predicament.

“Xia Yu, here is our game concept. It’s very trendy and offers diverse gameplay. The game market is booming now, so it’s sure to be popular with users.”

“Take a look.” Chu Zitong handed over a document.

Xia Yu glanced over it briefly, then put it down and lit a cigarette. “How much money do you need?”

“We’ve completed two-thirds of the work. Including marketing costs afterward, we still need about twenty million,” Chu Zitong said hopefully. “Please, you must help me and President Xiao with this.”

“Why bother with him? I can help you myself,” Xia Yu smiled, then added, “I’ll invest thirty million in your company. Consider it me buying shares. As for how many shares you get, that’s for you to calculate.”

Chu Zitong was stunned, her joy barely contained. “Xia... Xia Yu, are you serious?”

“Do I look like I’m joking?” Xia Yu said helplessly. “Give me your company’s account details. I’ll have the money transferred immediately.”

“Xia Yu, you... you’re too kind.”

Overcome with emotion, Chu Zitong suddenly threw her arms around him, tears brimming.

Feeling the unexpected embrace, Xia Yu quickly pushed her away. “Hey, hey, men and women should keep some distance. Be careful.”

“I’m... sorry. I just lost control,” Chu Zitong said hurriedly, wiping her tears.

Of course, she was thrilled. Her whole family had been stressed to the point of graying over this. Every attempt to find investors ended in rejection or cruel mockery.

They were already preparing for bankruptcy. Xia Yu’s thirty million could revive them.

“Calm down. Why are you crying?” Xia Yu said with a wry smile.

“I’m just too excited,” Chu Zitong wiped a tear and said adorably, “Rest assured, Xia Yu.”

“This will be the best decision you’ve ever made. I’ll make sure your thirty million multiplies many times over.”

“I believe you.”

Xia Yu smiled.

“Then it’s a deal. I’ll leave now and prepare the investment contract,” she said eagerly, standing. “Thanks again.”

“All right, I won’t see you out. Take care on your way.”

Xia Yu shook his head with a smile. This woman was efficient and decisive.

After she left, Xia Yu went to look for Lin Yuqing.

After some inquiry, he found her in the leisure area, standing alone by the railing, staring blankly at the view outside.

“Hey, beautiful, what are you daydreaming about?”

Lin Yuqing turned to look at him, her expression cold as frost, and said sharply, “Isn’t this President Xia?”

“You must be very busy, a big shot like you. How do you find time to enjoy the view?”

Xia Yu smiled wryly. “Yuqing, still mad, huh?”

“I’ll apologize to you, okay? I’m sorry.”

“No, I couldn’t accept it.”

She shot him a fierce glare, tears welling up, then left.

“This girl is pretty stubborn,” Xia Yu sighed helplessly and hurried after her.

Unexpectedly, she left the company, drove off.

Xia Yu followed in a hurry, noticing she wasn’t going home or to Lin Corporation.

Instead, she arrived at Li Group and parked outside the building.

“Looking for Li Hao?”

Xia Yu rolled down his window, not rushing to approach.

Soon, Li Hao came running out of the building.

Lin Yuqing also got out of the car, her expression icy.

“Yuqing, what brings you here?” Li Hao asked cheerfully, unaware of what had happened.

He had called and messaged her last night, but she hadn’t replied, so her sudden visit was a surprise.

“Li Hao, I want to ask you.”

“Was it you who handled everything that allowed me to get into Yinghao Group and sorted out the recent troubles?”

Li Hao’s heart tightened. Seeing her eyes cold as snow made him nervous and guilty.

Had she seen through him?

Li Hao was annoyed with himself. He had sincerely wanted to help Lin Yuqing, but before he could take any action, she had already entered Yinghao Media.

And the previous incident had been resolved by the media contacts he had just established.

Not to mention the Lin family affair—he was clueless about that.

It seemed fate itself was helping him pursue Lin Yuqing.

“Of course it was.”