After Mistakenly Binding The Matchmaker System

Chapter 99

The two walked out of the garage one after the other. On the outside, both of them had returned to normal.

The people in the company had evolved from being shocked at first to getting used to seeing these two people coming and going together. Initially, they thought that the former and current prince would engage in a new round of power struggles in the company, but they didn’t expect the two to get along so harmoniously.

To be honest, many people don’t understand, especially Li Ziyue’s actions. Before Li Heyuan appeared, among the younger generation of the Li family, Li Ziyue had the highest chances of winning. However, just as he was about to reach the finish line, Li Heyuan emerged, and he was someone whom Family Head Li Shu had cultivated. If they were Li Ziyue, they definitely couldn’t tolerate being intercepted in the middle.

But Li Ziyue endured it, even devoting himself to someone who might take everything away from him. Ordinary people like them really couldn’t understand this.

In fact, the people who found it most incomprehensible were Li Ziyue’s parents. They were counting on their son to soar to great heights. Who would have thought he would give up a promising future to help an outsider?

Yes, an outsider.

Even if his surname was changed to Li and he was listed in the family genealogy, most of the Li family members do not recognize Li Heyuan’s identity. They just restrained themselves because Li Shu was supporting him from above, so they didn’t openly show their opinions.

Once Li Shu could no longer control these people, they would no longer suppress their opinions. Li Heyuan’s current situation in the company was not favorable.

The Li family members had already determined that Li Shu was seriously ill and was no longer interested in managing the family and company affairs, so they did not hold back when dealing with Li Heyuan.

It was not appropriate to bully a child with their status and position, but some things didn’t require their direct action. They just had to show their intentions a little, and the countless people who wanted to please them would do those things.

Things were fine in Li Ziyue’s project team. These people knew that Li Heyuan was brought in by their boss himself and wouldn’t intentionally cause trouble for him. However, once he left Li Ziyue’s protection, Li Heyuan encountered more malice.

These were trivial matters that were not serious but could be quite disgusting. If one really wanted to make a fuss, they wouldn’t be able to find much fault with the other party. Fortunately, Li Ziyue happened to pass by once and resolved the situation for Li Heyuan.

Afterward, he called him into his office and said coldly, “Don’t tell me you came here just to be bullied by them? If that’s the case, I advise you to go back early. Life under the Family Head’s protection is better.”

This incident happened when Li Heyuan first came to the company. Actually, Li Ziyue brought him under his nose to see what kind of person Li Shu had set his eyes on. He believed in Li Shu’s judgment. Since Li Shu had put so much effort into cultivating Li Heyuan, it proved that this boy had qualities worth such efforts.

If the boy couldn’t handle such a small matter, he would truly be disappointed. It would be disappointing to Li Heyuan for failing to live up to the Family Head’s expectations, and Li Ziyue would also find a way to make him voluntarily give up. Such a person wasn’t worth the Family Head’s considerable investment.

Later, Li Heyuan proved with facts that cultivating him wasn’t a losing proposition.

Those in the company who tried to make moves against him were all counterattacked one by one. He also quickly grasped new projects. His mature mindset didn’t seem like a newcomer at all. Li Ziyue looked at the strategy plan Li Heyuan had just handed over and for the first time he realized so clearly that there really were geniuses in this world.

Li Heyuan was obviously one of them.

Everything could be developed through training, but that kind of intuitive sharpness couldn’t be achieved through training alone. It wasn’t that it couldn’t be cultivated but that there was a limit, and breaking through that boundary was difficult through hard work alone.

This raised Li Ziyue’s expectations for Li Heyuan. With the company in such turmoil, his coming was obviously a precursor to a big move. Before things happened, no one knew what role they would play. He was curious about where Li Heyuan’s role would fit in.

Li Ziyue had an inexplicable confidence. Even if Li Shu didn’t appear for most of the year, he still believed the ultimate winner wouldn’t be his uncle and his group. After all, they were defeated more than ten years ago. After so many years, they were not the only ones who moved forward.

After dealing with some probing minions, Li Heyuan’s days in the company improved significantly. His actions also let the people behind the scenes see that even though he was young, he wasn’t easy to bully.

Li Song originally thought Li Heyuan was an immature child so he didn’t need to be on guard against him. Most of the people in the company listened to him so it would be easy to control this boy. Thinking of Li Shu’s expression when the successor he had chosen is suppressed, Li Song happily bought several gifts for his little lover.

The more beautiful the initial thoughts, the harder the slap in the face. Li Heyuan, whom he thought was defenseless, not only made a stunning comeback but also left a deep impression on everyone in the company. That was one thing, but he also used the pretext of learning to get involved with various departments. He made so many grand moves yet Li Ziyue didn’t react..

“What on earth is Xiao Yue thinking?” Li Song took a puff of his cigarette, seemingly muttering to himself but also speaking to someone in the room. “Have you asked him?”

The man on the sofa moved his shoulders and said helplessly, “I don’t know. You know, Xiao Yue has always had his own ideas since he was young. He won’t listen to us elders if we try to give our own opinions.”

“I know. I thought Li Heyuan would be firmly controlled once he went to him. but I didn’t expect that Xiao Yue was really addicted to being a teacher and taught him everything.” This is what baffled Li Song the most. The relationship between Li Ziyue and Li Heyuan was indeed not harmonious. He felt it was better to send Li Heyuan to Li Ziyue first to temper him, so that the boy could learn that he couldn’t soar to great heights just by climbing up to Li Shu. Once his arrogance was tempered, the rest of the plan would be easier.

What he never expected was for Li Ziyue to handle him like this, teaching him without holding back. The boy was also talented and he made rapid progress in just a few days. He was showing more and more of Li Shu’s style. How could this not make him angry? He didn’t want to finally get rid of one Li Shu, only for a smaller version to arrive.

He was getting old and couldn’t endure these repeated disturbances.

“Alright, alright. We truly can’t persuade that child Li Ziyue. When you go back, remember to remind him to focus on his own duties and not interfere in matters that shouldn’t concern him. He’s a smart child, I believe he can understand our intentions as elders.”

“Yes, yes, I will definitely talk to him.”

After the man left, another man in a silver-gray suit knocked on the door and came in. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that he had a pair of eyes that were obviously different from Chinese. His eyes were emerald green and his skin was fairer than that of Chinese people. Obviously, he is a foreigner.

“Welcome, Mr. Jason,” Li Song stepped forward and shook hands with him.

Jason’s attitude was cold: “I’ve brought you the people and things you wanted. I hope Mr. Li will keep his promise.”

“Of course, of course. Just give it a few more days, and that laboratory and the people inside will all belong to you, Mr. Jason.” Li Song was not angry because of Jason’s attitude. Instead, he became more enthusiastic. This is a member of that family. He could offend anyone but not the people of that family.

Similar to the Li family, Jason’s family had made its fortune abroad, and was split into two factions now. One remained overseas with many gray-area industries, while the other was firmly rooted in China, centered in City B—it was a behemoth that no one dared provoke lightly. Jason was from the overseas faction.

It was a complete accident to meet this person, but the result was a pleasant surprise. As he watched the tall man leave, Li Song quietly increased his confidence. Even Li Shu probably couldn’t have anticipated that one day, he would establish a cooperative relationship with that family, and he would never have thought that the bargaining chip for his cooperation with that person would be something in Li Shu’s hands.

Although he didn’t know what the other party wanted those laboratories for, gaining such powerful assistance without having to pay was reason enough to be delighted.

Come to think of it, he should thank Li Shu. Without that laboratory, he wouldn’t have had the opportunity to connect with that family.

Li Shu closely monitored Li Song’s movements. He had naturally noticed Jason’s presence, and knew more than Li Song did. For instance, the child he raised was from the same family as Jason, and that Jason’s visit to China was related to that child.

Counting the days, by now, they should have already discovered Li Heyuan’s existence from various traces. However, with the vast land and numerous people in China, and considering the child was lost shortly after birth, finding him was quite troublesome. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have taken seventeen years to find his whereabouts in China.

Members of that family have appeared, meaning that the male protagonist would make contact with that family earlier than in the original plot.

During this time, Li Heyuan spent most of his time at school and the company, and Klaus was sent out to handle various affairs, leaving only Li Shu at home. Over time, he felt like he was going to get moldy, but fortunately, the moment he had been waiting for was approaching.

Once this matter is settled, the Li family will finally be able to live in complete peace.

It was not just Li Shu; many people were waiting for that day to come. They thought they had prepared everything perfectly, like praying mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Before the incident, no one knew if they were the cicada, the mantis, or the oriole.

The closer it got to the shareholders’ meeting, the calmer the company became, like the last calm before the storm. Some people had already taken sides, and whether they could soar to the sky depended on that day.

In fact, this matter had little to do with the lower-level employees. Whoever ascended meant just a change of leadership to them. It was the middle and upper management that was truly concerned, especially the Li family.

In their eyes, the current “opportunity” was like an ownerless giant cake. They stood by the cake, eagerly waiting to divide this immensely tempting piece of cake once the time arrived.

In front of this cake that was emitting a tempting fragrance that enticed people to come and take a bite at any moment, few could resist the temptation. Moreover, this was a cake they had always coveted.

Now, finally, they had a chance. Even if they knew there might be traps ahead, they couldn’t care less.

The twelfth arrived as promised.

The shareholders dressed in suits entered the meeting room, some with excitement, some with nervousness, and anticipation. The doors of the meeting room closed behind them, separating the inside and outside into two worlds.

Most arrived early. As the meeting had yet to commence, everyone found their seats and sat down. At this time, a few people were still missing.

People continued to arrive one after another, but until the meeting officially began, there was still no one in the main seat.

“Is President Li not coming today?”

“I haven’t heard any news about whether he’s coming or not. Does anyone know?”

“I don’t know. I haven’t been able to contact President Li for quite some time.”

“If he really couldn’t come for such an important occasion, he should have said so earlier.”

“The company belongs to everyone, not just him. It’s fine if he didn’t come before, but he should have at least informed us in advance that he couldn’t make it. What’s going on today, Assistant Xu? There’s been no news from his side for so long.” The speaker was obviously dissatisfied with the fact that there was no news from Li Shu for a long time.

Assistant Xu had shares, which Li Shu had transferred to him before leaving the company. So this time, he was also present at the shareholders’ meeting. When someone mentioned him, he stood up and said calmly, “President Li hasn’t contacted me. It is such an important moment, I believe President Li will be participating.”

“Yes, the family head is not a child anymore. He wouldn’t be unclear about such a big matter. Let’s be patient, there might be news soon.” Seeing that more and more people were dissatisfied, Li Song stood up to comfort everyone.

He was the eldest of Li Shu’s generation, so his words carried some weight. He also made sure to keep in touch with many of these people, so many were willing to trust him.

Although they were still somewhat dissatisfied, they didn’t say anything more and sat down, waiting for news.

Five minutes, ten minutes, fifteen minutes… passed, and still no news came. The atmosphere in the meeting room became restless, and some people who already disliked Li Shu had obvious unhappy expressions on their faces.

Li Song crossed his hands on the table, his face was calm, but he was feeling more and more delighted in his heart. If Li Shu doesn’t show up, his plan would be much easier to execute.

However, even if Li Shu wanted to attend, he probably couldn’t. A patient who finds it difficult to get out of bed, and spends most of the day in bed and unconscious, even if he wanted to come, his heart would be willing but his body would not be able to.

“Is he coming or not? How long are we supposed to wait for him? If he really can’t make it, he should have informed us earlier.”

“Why don’t we contact him? If he really can’t come, we can start first and then have Assistant Xu pass the meeting minutes over.” Someone suggested.

“I think this method is feasible. We can’t all be waiting for one person alone.”

A few months ago, few would have dared to say such things. The reason they dared to speak now was simply because Li Shu had not been in the company for a long time. Some people had forgotten the pain now that the wound had healed. They felt that the man was now sick and couldn’t control them, so their courage had grown.

Dozens of eyes turned to Assistant Xu, but he pretended not to see those gazes, instead concentrating on the documents in front of him.

No one wanted to step forward and force Assistant Xu to do anything. They looked unanimous outwardly, but in fact, everyone had their own little plans in their hearts. If something happened, they wouldn’t want to be burned because they stepped forward first.

The atmosphere in the meeting room became tense.

After a while, there was still no sign of Li Shu’s appearance. Someone stood up and said, “So many people can’t keep waiting like this. Since President Li hasn’t shown up, let’s start first.”

“Since President Li is not here, who will preside over the meeting?” At the annual shareholders’ meeting, Li Shu had the power of veto, and now that he wasn’t here, many decisions couldn’t be made.

“We can put off the matters that President Li needs to resolve until the end.”

“Everyone,” The fifth elder brother of the Li family stood up confidently and adjusted his tie, “don’t you think President Li has seriously neglected his duties by not taking care of company matters for over half a year? Whether it’s for the family or the company, if you take on a responsibility, shouldn’t you fulfill that duty?”

He looked around, seeming not to notice the varied expressions on everyone’s faces, and continued, “Since President Li is seriously ill and unable to perform his duties, I believe we should choose a suitable and capable person to take over. What do you think?”

“I agree.”

“I agree.”

Those who had already had this goal in mind were eager to vote when they saw someone take the initiative. However, there were still a few who disagreed.

“Isn’t this… too hasty?”

“Although President Li hasn’t come to the company, he hasn’t completely ignored company matters, right? Hasn’t Assistant Xu always been conveying President Li’s intentions?”

“Only Assistant Xu can contact President Li. Who knows if those words were really said by President Li?”

The topic suddenly shifted to Assistant Xu. He frowned and was about to speak when he was interrupted by Li Song’s sudden voice.

“Alright, everyone, let’s not argue,” sensing the timing was right, Li Song stood up, “President Li is indeed seriously ill and has been recuperating. In my opinion, since his health is poor, we shouldn’t disturb him too much with company matters. After all, health is the most important, isn’t it?”

Li Song’s words seemed to be for Li Shu’s own good and showing concern for his health. However, in reality, he used the excuse of serious illness to exclude him from company power. Moreover, he kept emphasizing Li Shu’s serious illness, as if he had seen Li Shu bedridden himself, when in fact, he hadn’t even seen Li Shu’s face.

“Vice President Li is right. The positions in our company have always been held by capable people. Since President Li is ill, the position he held…”

Everyone’s thoughts were in turmoil. Although they all harbored the same purpose, bringing it up so openly still caused a stir in their hearts, then their minds turned quickly, thinking about how to maximize their gains.

After a brief silence, the meeting room erupted into a heated discussion. Li Song sat in the seat to the lower right of the main seat. He leaned back in his chair and did not participate in the discussion. With a faint smile on his face, he leisurely watched the people below arguing.

As the debate progressed, the side with more people emerged victorious. Thus, the topic shifted to “who is most suitable to take over Li Shu’s position”.

Li Song had long been prepared for this. Seeing the topic unfolding as planned, he tapped the table, and someone immediately took action. People in the meeting room began to propose candidates, and unsurprisingly, those who supported Li Song were the majority. This was expected; if it hadn’t been for Li Shu suddenly appearing back then, this position would have been his.

At this point, everything was unfolding according to his plan.

He appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, he couldn’t maintain composure under these circumstances. After planning for so long, he was finally about to succeed. What rightfully belonged to him, he would gradually reclaim.

‘Li Shu, oh Li Shu, what’s the use of holding onto that position for so long? Now, you’ll obediently return it to me.’

The disapproval of a few individuals couldn’t influence this matter. In the end, Li Song obtained what he wanted with an absolute advantage. He cleared his cough, stood up and made a polite refusal, “This position shouldn’t really be mine…”

“Indeed, it shouldn’t.”

A cold voice interrupted Li Song’s words. Everyone turned when they heard the voice, only to see the meeting room’s door being pushed open from outside. A man in a white suit walked in under everyone’s eyes.

Under the white light, the man’s face appeared even more stern. His sharp gaze swept across the people in the meeting room one by one. Some immediately lowered their heads, afraid to meet his eyes.

“It’s quite lively here,” Li Shu strode into the meeting room and faced Li Song directly. “Big brother, I’m perfectly fine. Why are you so anxious?”

“Impossible!” Under Li Shu’s penetrating gaze that seemed to see through everything, Li Song couldn’t help but take a step back, but accidentally bumped into a chair leg, stumbled for a moment, and awkwardly regained his balance.

His heart was pounding violently, and various thoughts rushed to his mind, finally converging into disbelief. He exclaimed in shock, “You’re okay?!”

Clearly, the information he received was not like this. How could it…

“Seeing you like this, Big Brother, am I not okay? What could possibly be wrong?” Li Shu averted his gaze, his tone becoming hesitant. “Or is it that Big Brother wishes something was wrong with me?”

“No, of course, I hope you’re doing well,” Li Song’s face looked very ugly, and his voice squeezed out through his teeth, showing how unwilling he was to say that.

“That’s good then. I thought Big Brother…” Li Shu, accompanied by a group of black-clad bodyguards, bypassed Li Song and sat down in the position Li Song had coveted for so many years. He cupped his chin and looked to the right. “I hope I won’t fall ill again.”

Li Song was so choked up that he couldn’t breathe. His face turned red. He didn’t know if it was because he was holding his breath or because he was angry. “What are you talking about Family Head? Big brother is also concerned about your health.”

“Is that so?” Li Shu turned back leisurely and looked at the shareholders in front. “Now that I’m here, let the meeting continue.”

He knocked on the table with one hand. “Assistant Xu, please move a chair to my side.”

“What does President Li mean by this?”

“Nothing special,” Li Shu glanced at the speaker indifferently. “Just finding a place for my child.”

‘But that position…’ The person wanted to say more, but when they met Li Shu’s emotionless eyes, he found himself unable to say a word.

Li Shu deliberately brought Li Heyuan in. It was time to show certain people that Li Heyuan was someone he was determined to cultivate.

Li Heyuan obeyed Li Shu’s words without question. Regardless of what that position represented, if Li Shu asked him to sit, he would sit. He ignored the piercing gazes directed at him and turned to look at the man beside him.

Whether sitting upright now or lounging at home like a lazy cat, he couldn’t take his eyes off this man.

Resting his chin on his hands, Li Shu said calmly, “I haven’t been in the company for a while, and there seem to be a lot of rumors about me. Of course, my appearance here today is not to address those things. Everyone, please look at the computer. What I have to say should all be there now.”

Everyone opened their computers in confusion, then several faces turned pale. Li Song’s face was even more pale and blue.

What appeared on the screen was none other than the secrets that could destroy everything they currently possessed!