My Alleged Husband

Chapter 920: Chapter 831: Memories_11

Xiao Cheng, following Li Haixiao’s instructions, went to invite Old Master Zhang out. Old Master Zhang thought this was because Li Jiayuan was helping to sway her father’s opinion, enabling Li Haixiao to collaborate with him on a project. But the truth mercilessly slapped Old Master Zhang in the face.

”Alright, I’m available anytime. The question is, when will President Li have time?” Old Master Zhang asked Xiao Cheng, his gaze fixed on Xiao Cheng like a hungry wolf drooling over fresh meat, afraid that this juicy opportunity would somehow slip away.

Looking at the gleam in Old Master Zhang’s eyes, Xiao Cheng sighed quietly to himself. ”Ah, if Old Master Zhang ever finds out that the President has no intention of discussing collaboration, but rather intends to settle scores, I wonder how green his face would turn. But he’s brought this upon himself, hasn’t he? Of all people, he chose to exploit the President’s daughter. Everyone knows Miss Jiayuan is the President’s one and only treasure—how could he ever tolerate such manipulation? Ah!”

”Alright then, President Zhang. Once our President is available, I’ll reach out to arrange a meeting. Does that work for you?”

Old Master Zhang couldn’t have been happier, desperate to partner with Li Haixiao as soon as possible. How could he refuse? Hastily rising to his feet, he said to Xiao Cheng, ”Alright, it’s settled! Whenever President Li has time, just contact me—I’ll be there for sure.” His eagerness only deepened Xiao Cheng’s sense of pity for him.

After returning, Xiao Cheng reported every detail of the conversation with Old Master Zhang to Li Haixiao. When Li Haixiao heard it, he sneered disdainfully at Old Master Zhang. ”Hmph! That decrepit old fool—what right does he have to collaborate with me? What makes him think his worthless son deserves to be with my daughter? Zhang Mo doesn’t have that much pull. Xiao Cheng, go inform Zhang Mo that the meeting is set for three days from now, at noon, in the café beside our office building. If he’s late, too bad. Go on now.” With that, Li Haixiao waved him off dismissively.

Xiao Cheng bowed deeply to Li Haixiao and said, ”Understood, President. I’ll take care of it right away.”

With that, Xiao Cheng left the office, leaving Li Haixiao behind on the scene.

”Hello, this is the assistant to the President of the Li Corporation. I’m looking for President Zhang. Is he available?”

Old Master Zhang’s secretary replied, ”I’m sorry, President Zhang isn’t here right now. May I know the purpose of your call? I can relay the message for you.”

Xiao Cheng responded, ”Certainly. Please inform President Zhang that our President has arranged to meet him in three days, at noon, at the café beside our office building to discuss the contract. If he’s late, there won’t be another chance.” With that, Xiao Cheng promptly hung up.

That evening, Old Master Zhang returned to his office, where his secretary conveyed the message about Li Haixiao inviting him to the café near the Li Corporation building in three days to discuss the collaboration. Old Master Zhang was overjoyed. ”Finally! Finally, we’re going to meet—this project for the Nanxi plot is as good as ours! Heaven truly rewards those who persevere. This is all thanks to Li Jiayuan, his darling daughter—if she hadn’t persuaded her stubborn father, there’s no way I could have secured this deal for Nanxi so effortlessly. Hahaha! I wonder if Li Haixiao would drop dead of anger if he found out I manipulated the daughter he treasures like the apple of his eye.” Old Master Zhang wholeheartedly believed that this meeting with Li Haixiao meant the deal was already sealed, that Li Jiayuan had played a pivotal role. He never imagined the meeting would result in anything but success—and certainly didn’t foresee his company teetering on the brink of bankruptcy afterward, facing possible collapse. But that’s a story for later.

Three days later, at the café beside the Li Corporation building.

Li Haixiao, hell-bent on putting Old Master Zhang in his place, deliberately waited until 2 PM to head to the café. Old Master Zhang’s secretary couldn’t hold back any longer. However, Old Master Zhang remained firmly seated on his chair. ”President, let’s head back. It seems President Li isn’t coming. Staying here won’t change anything. Shall we return to the office and reach out to President Li later? What do you think?”

The secretary had tried multiple times over the past few hours to convince Old Master Zhang to stop waiting, but Old Master Zhang stubbornly stayed put. He was certain Li Haixiao would eventually show up.