Female lead’s Delusion of Starting Over

Chapter 103

Chapter 103: Liu Menghan: I Am Better Than Zhang

“President Lu, this is acceptable!” Chen Xiaoyi nodded.

Lu Li nodded back and turned his gaze towards Su Bingqing, “I will have the contract ready by tomorrow. Come over to sign it.” After saying this, he was ready to leave but was stopped by Liu Menghan.

“President Lu, considering this is a significant collaboration, shouldn’t we, as partners, have a meal together, toast to celebrate?” With a smile brimming with warmth, Liu Menghan’s eyes held an unmasked tenderness towards Lu Li.

“Ms. Liu, let me remind you, our interaction is not a collaboration but a full acquisition of Liu Corporation by Lu Corporation,” Lu Li frowned.

Why does this woman seem happy about it? Their interaction wasn’t some business cooperation; it was Liu Corporation being absorbed into Lu Corporation! And it was a forced, low-priced acquisition at that.

“Liu Corporation not going bankrupt like Zhang Corporation is already President Lu showing mercy. Plus, I’ll be under President Lu as an employee from now on, naturally, I should curry favor with my superior,” Liu Menghan said, her smile unchanged, seemingly unbothered by the acquisition.

Perhaps this was better for her.

“Then there’s no need for that. Just focus on doing good work.”

With a major deal concluded, Lu Li’s face relaxed a bit, no longer as stern as before. After all, Liu Menghan would be his employee in the future. Aside from everything else, if used well, this woman could be very capable.

Taking Chen Xiaoyi with him, Lu Li left, wanting to continue what had been interrupted earlier.

A momentary loss flickered through Liu Menghan’s eyes, sighing somewhat resignedly once Lu Li and Chen Xiaoyi had left the meeting room.

She hadn’t managed to score an invitation!

“Never mind, at least I am better than that disgusting woman, Zhang Ziqin. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future. I’m not worried about not being able to fit in. Zhang Ziqin has been directly abandoned by Lu Li. No matter what she does now, Lu Li won’t spare her another glance. She brought this upon herself!” Liu Menghan thought scornfully to herself, her lips curling into a slight, mocking smile.

Men and women are different. Once a man gives up, he truly gives up. Thinking back on

how Zhang Ziqin used to act, and now her pitiful… still, ridiculous antics, Liu Menghan couldn’t help but laugh.

How Lu Li treated her was obvious to anyone, even to those unaware of the situation, it was known Lu Li was Zhang Ziqin’s ‘lapdog’ – wasn’t that once a deep proof of Lu Li’s love!

But how did Zhang Ziqin repay him? Without considering Lu Li’s feelings, she collaborated with Ye Chen, blatantly trying to cuckold him!

Not to mention, after starting the collaboration with Ye Chen in her previous life, she even took money from Lu Li – damn, that woman was truly disgusting.

Then, pretending to love Lu Li – what nonsense! You love Lu Li, so you let others think you betrayed him for Ye Chen? You love Lu Li, so you humiliated him time and again?

Pfft!

Whether it was Zhang Ziqin’s previously cold, aloof demeanor or her so-called title of business queen, all of it disgusted Liu Menghan.

Although she hadn’t always been pleasant towards Lu Li, it’s not like he liked her either!

Thinking about it was still a bit depressing!

And her grudge against Zhang Ziqin, the things I yearned for but couldn’t have, you took for granted and squandered.

Seeing Zhang Ziqin’s current plight gave Liu Menghan a deep sense of satisfaction. That’s right, this was the fate Zhang Ziqin deserved.

Their relationship had always been poor, not to mention Zhang Ziqin’s actions in her past life that directly led to Lu Li’s death.

Old and new grievances combined!

She didn’t kick Zhang Ziqin while she was down only because Liu Menghan didn’t have the time. Otherwise, if she didn’t make Zhang Ziqin utterly ashamed, wishing for death, it would be due to her lack of eloquence.

“Communicating with someone who recognizes reality is indeed comfortable.” Lu Li also reviewed the documents Liu Menghan handed over, which outlined requirements for the merger.

For example, Liu Menghan would join the board of directors as a shareholder. Furthermore, after the merger, the direction of the now Liu Corporation would completely align with Lu Corporation.

Liu Menghan joining the board was inevitable. This merger was akin to a financing round where all shareholders, including Lu Li, would have their shares diluted.

The math isn’t just about the dilution; the benefits brought by the merger must also be considered. Even with diluted shares, the shareholders would definitely gain more than they currently have.

“Hmm, Ms. Liu seems to have an odd look in her eyes when she looks at you,” Chen Xiaoyi said, lazily snuggling up to Lu Li, her arms wrapped around him lovingly.

“Hmm, I’ve climbed above someone who used to look down on me and would constantly trouble me. Now, I’ll become her boss. Of course, Liu Menghan is anxious, but luckily, she’s smart.”

She didn’t do anything foolish; otherwise, Lu Li would have to deal with her.

Thankfully, the plot from third-rate novels where the protagonist suddenly rises to prominence and those who looked down on him come over to mock him didn’t play out in his life.

In Lu Li’s view, Liu Menghan and Zhang Ziqin were in the same boat, surpassed by someone they once looked down upon. Whether acquired or driven to bankruptcy, even if they were furious inside, they couldn’t show it.

Fantastic!!!

He loved seeing their forced smiles despite their dissatisfaction.

“What, Liu Menghan used to look down on you, Brother Lu?” Chen Xiaoyi’s eyes widened, a hint of displeasure flashing through them.

“Forget it, forget it. There were many who looked down on me in the past. I don’t care anymore. Anyway, Liu Menghan will be under us from now on. She won’t dare to say much, and there’s no need to make our relationship too stiff,” Lu Li said, smiling as he stroked Chen Xiaoyi’s hair.

He could guess the thoughts of this dear girl without even thinking. How wonderful!

He loved his little wife’s protective affection!

“Hmph! Since Brother Lu said so, shall we let her off?” Chen Xiaoyi pouted, a flash of dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Her Brother Lu, with Cao Yingying at home and her continuous efforts, was someone they all wanted to cherish. Although she couldn’t compare to Cao Yingying in terms of ability, she was striving hard. There was also Yu Meng, eyeing a higher position.

How could they allow bad women to look down on him?

“Let’s go! It’s about time we head back. Tomorrow, we’ll teach Su Corporation a lesson. If they back down, print a copy of Liu Menghan’s document for her. If not, let her go bankrupt!”

“Okay!” Chen Xiaoyi nodded firmly.

Today, Su Bingqing bringing that woman, Zhang Ziqin, disgusted Lu Li and also her. Now, Chen Xiaoyi had no good feelings towards Su Bingqing.