Aren't you afraid of crashing and burning?

Watching Lin Yuxin eagerly take the contract and pick up a pen to sign it, Li Shen gritted his teeth in fury and said, "This is going too far! Her face is even thicker than a city wall."
"Damn it, that bitch treated Xia Yu like that, abandoned him, and now she's using him!"
"Yuqing, what are you standing there for? I can't take this anymore, let's go up together and expose her!"

Up on the stage, Lin Yuxin had already finished signing, overwhelmed with excitement. She handed the contract to Liu Feihong and said, "Manager Liu, it's your turn to sign."
Liu Feihong was equally straightforward. Just as he took the document and prepared to sign, a loud shout suddenly rang out from the crowd.
"Manager Liu, wait!"

Everyone froze and turned toward the source of the voice.
They saw Lin Yuqing, Li Shen, and Chu Zitong walking toward the stage together.
Liu Feihong looked slightly startled, while Lin Yuxin's eyes turned red with anger. Anyone who dared to block her from getting this project was her mortal enemy.
Seeing the three of them approaching, Lin Yuxin anxiously said, "Manager Liu, quickly have someone stop them! They're just here to make trouble."
"All three of them are enemies of mine and Xia Yu's. They can't bear to see Xia Yu and me doing well."

Upon hearing this, Liu Feihong immediately ordered, "Stop them!"
Instantly, a group of security guards blocked Lin Yuqing and her companions' path.
Panicking, Lin Yuqing shouted, "Manager Liu, don't be fooled by her! She is not Xia Yu's wife at all!"
"That's right, Manager Liu, don't believe her! We are Xia Yu's true friends," Chu Zitong chimed in.

"Nonsense! I think you're all just praying for Xia Yu and me to die," Lin Yuxin snapped, her face flushing with anger as she hastily counterattacked. "Xia Yu and I have wedding photos together. If I'm not his wife, are you? Do you really think Manager Liu is so foolish as to believe your lies?"
"Manager Liu, they are simply here to cause trouble on purpose. Hurry up and throw them out!"

Many insiders present felt disgusted by Lin Yuxin's actions, but none dared to offend the Liang family. To secure the project, she was truly willing to say anything.
Liu Feihong frowned deeply. He looked at Lin Yuxin and thought of the wedding photos on her phone—they were undeniably genuine and not edited. They were indeed a married couple, so without a doubt, Lin Yuxin was the one to be believed.
"Throw them out."
The security guards acknowledged the order and immediately escorted Lin Yuqing and the others out.

Seeing them being driven away from the venue, Lin Yuxin breathed a sigh of relief, turned around with a radiant smile, and said, "Manager Liu, let's proceed with signing the contract."
"Wait, could you please give Xia Yu a call first?" Liu Feihong explained, "It's not that I don't believe you, but I would really like to meet Xia Yu in person."

"This..."
Lin Yuxin's expression turned ugly. However, afraid of arousing his suspicion—especially since the contract was about to be signed and become effective—she couldn't possibly refuse him.
With that thought in mind, she forced herself to say, "Alright, I'll call him."

She dialed Xia Yu's number, but unfortunately, there was no answer. A wave of relief washed over her.
"Manager Liu, my husband didn't pick up. He probably doesn't have his phone on him. How about I give you his number so you can contact him later?"
"Very well."
Liu Feihong nodded. After noting down the number, he immediately signed the contract.
Lin Yuxin let out a long breath. She had finally secured the project!

As soon as the contract was signed, Liu Feihong announced on the spot, "I hereby officially declare that the winning bidder for this partnership with our Hongshun Group is Ms. Lin Yuxin."
"Let's give her a round of applause!"
Liang Zichao stood up excitedly and applauded, completely unconcerned that Lin Yuxin was currently impersonating Xia Yu's wife. Compared to a secured project, what did such a detail matter?
Sparse applause echoed through the venue. Many people inwardly despised Lin Yuxin's tactics, but none dared to voice their contempt.
"Sister-in-law, happy cooperation."
"Happy cooperation."
Lin Yuxin smiled brightly, like a blooming flower. She couldn't care less what others thought of her; when an opportunity arose, one had to seize it. The process didn't matter as long as the goal was achieved.
Once she locked down this multi-billion-dollar project, would the Lin family still dare to harbor any complaints against her? Would Elder Liang still let her leave?
Once she gained the backing and appreciation of the Liang family, everything she had lost would naturally return to her.

Outside the venue, Lin Yuqing and her group watched as the security guards barred the doors, preventing them from entering. They were so anxious they felt like jumping.
Seeing people begin to trickle out of the hall, Li Shen hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Sir, what's the situation inside?"
"What else could it be? Lin Yuxin won the bid. Manager Liu signed the contract on the spot and announced the partnership," the man replied with a depressed expression.
"What..."
The three of them stood frozen in shock. Then, Chu Zitong let out a long sigh.
"Shamelessness truly knows no bounds. Let's go, there's nothing more to say."
"Damn it, what kind of nonsense is this? We need to find Xia Yu immediately and explain everything," Li Shen cursed.

Meanwhile, at home, Xia Yu sat in front of his computer, browsing the news on a mysterious overseas website.
Though he had left and had no intention of returning, he still occasionally kept an eye on news from the Northern Warzone.
Suddenly, his phone rang—it was a call from Li Shen.
He drove out to a cafe in the city center and found the three of them sitting together, all looking rather gloomy.
With a smile, he walked over and said, "What's wrong? Even if we didn't win the bid, there's no need to look so depressed."

Lin Yuqing grabbed his shoulders in frustration and shook him hard, exclaiming, "It's all your fault! I asked you to come with me, and you refused. Otherwise, how could Lin Yuxin have gotten such a free handout?"
"That's right, Xia Yu, it's infuriating today," Chu Zitong complained angrily.
Xia Yu was utterly baffled. Only after listening to them recount the entire sequence of events did his expression darken. Still, that Lin Yuxin was capable of such a stunt didn't come as much of a surprise.
"The more she pulls stunts like this, the more it proves that the Liang family can no longer tolerate her," Xia Yu sneered. "That's why she's so desperate to achieve merit and earn the Liang family's regard."
"It's a pity she cast her scheming net toward me. She really has no fear of crashing and burning."
"Xia Yu, what should we do then?" Li Shen asked, gritting his teeth. "We can't just let her get away with it for free, right?"
"Don't worry, I have a way," Xia Yu nodded. "Alright, you two beauties, wipe those bitter looks off your faces."

The group took sips of their coffee. Suddenly remembering something, Lin Yuqing asked, "Brother Yu, do you know Manager Liu?"
"Why would he go to such great lengths and expense to find you?"
"Exactly, are you two enemies or friends?" Chu Zitong asked with a puzzled expression.
Xia Yu shook his head slightly. "I'm surprised myself, because I don't seem to know him."
"Of course, it's also possible that it's been too long and I've forgotten. But since he went to such great trouble to find me, I suppose we'll be meeting very soon."
"Everything will become clear when the time comes."

Liang Zichao and Lin Yuxin rushed back to the Liang family estate, clutching the winning contract in their hands, unable to contain their excitement.
"Darling, later on, if Manager Liu finds out the true relationship between Xia Yu and me, will there be trouble?" Lin Yuxin asked anxiously inside the car.
"What kind of trouble could there be? The contract has already been signed and is legally binding. Even if he regrets it, it's too late. Don't worry," Liang Zichao reassured her happily. "My love, thanks to your brilliant performance today, otherwise Yuqing and the others would have snatched the contract away."
"When we get home, Grandfather is going to be ecstatic."