Returning to the Jiang family estate, Jiang Youli transplanted the plant she had brought back from Grandpa Luo's place into the Jiang family's medicinal herb garden.
It was an herb that grew in highly toxic environments: the Immortal Grass.
She had discovered it when she took Xiaolv and the others to the buffet. Ordinary people didn't dare to approach it at all, as simply inhaling the surrounding toxic gas would quickly poison them, which gave her the opportunity to pick up this hidden treasure.
Because its growth environment was extremely harsh, this herb was incredibly rare and priceless, so she had to figure out a way to cultivate more of it.
After transplanting the Immortal Grass, Jiang Youli scattered a lot of volatile poisonous powder around it and released numerous venomous insects and ants to provide the necessary growing environment. Only then did she return to the East District villa.
After taking a shower, Jiang Youli picked up her phone and saw an invitation to join a group chat sent by Qi An'an.
The group was named Capital Circle Dynamics and had 101 members.
[Cousin-in-law, this group is full of various wealthy heirs and heiresses from the capital circle. It might be helpful for you to establish a foothold in the capital after taking over the Jiang family.]
[Of course, the main point is that I want you to slap the faces of those who look down on you!]
Jiang Youli tapped to accept the invitation.
The group chat displayed a notification: Smug An'an invited Jiang Youli to the group chat.
The messages were scrolling too fast, and the people chatting enthusiastically didn't immediately notice that Jiang Youli had joined.
[I heard that when Jiang Xing was still managing Starlight Entertainment, he originally planned to buy the copyright of Ambition of Qingyun by the top-tier author Lili Yuanshang to produce a hit show, at least to prove his abilities to Old Master Jiang. Now that Jiang Youli has taken over, it's uncertain whether she can secure this IP.]
[I heard that too. Lili Yuanshang is holding a meet-and-greet this weekend and has invited quite a few entertainment companies.]
[Heh, then she's doomed. If Young Master Long acquires an entertainment company to compete with Starlight Entertainment, Jiang Youli won't have a chance at all.]
At this moment, someone finally took a screenshot of Qi An'an inviting Jiang Youli to the group and posted it.
[Jiang Youli joined the group.]
Jiang Youli looked at those messages in the group chat, smiled, and sent a greeting:
[Hello, I am Jiang Youli.]
Instantly, the large group of over a hundred people fell into an eerie silence.
After quite a while, a new message finally appeared.
A certain wealthy heir who had been making sarcastic remarks earlier tagged Jiang Youli: [I'm kindly advising you, if you don't want to die, hurry up and find a way to apologize to Young Master Long! At least you might be able to keep your little life.]
[Stop advising her, be careful not to bring trouble upon yourself. Some people just won't shed a tear until they see the coffin.]
[The Jiang family probably won't last long in your hands. Poor Old Master Jiang sacrificed Jiang Xing's family, and now he has to watch the business he guarded his whole life be destroyed in an instant.]
After greeting the group, Jiang Youli exited the chat. She didn't waste any more time on the group chat, but instead logged into QQ to contact Sister Lan from her novel website. After all, the meet-and-greet for the copyright sale of her final novel, Ambition of Qingyun, was being held this weekend.
The first step to expanding the Jiang family was to make Starlight Entertainment the largest entertainment company in the country.
Lili Yuanshang: Sister Lan, is everything arranged for the Ambition of Qingyun copyright sale meet-and-greet?
Sister Lan replied quickly: [Don't worry, everything is arranged. The venue is Mimi's Hometown as you requested, and the time is 11:00 AM this Saturday. All invitations have been sent out via email, and all invited entertainment companies have responded. You just need to show up, reveal your identity, and pick a company carefully.]
Lili Yuanshang: [OK]
...
The next day.
Jiang Youli put on the exquisite high-end suit her beautiful mommy had prepared for her and headed to Starlight Entertainment to prepare for the takeover.
Upon arriving at the Starlight Entertainment office building, Jiang Youli went up to the second floor. She walked to the nearest desk, asked which room was the CEO's office, said "Thank you," and walked straight toward it.
The managers, assistants, and public relations staff who were working all turned to look at Jiang Youli.
"Who is she?"
"I don't know. A newly signed artist, maybe."
"Her style is quite unique, very different from our current artists."
Jiang Youli pushed open the door to the CEO's office and couldn't help but frown.
Unexpectedly, both Jiang Xing and Jiang Zhao were in the office.
Jiang Xing was leaning back in the office chair, holding a document in his hands, attentively listening to Secretary Xiao Yang's latest work report.
Jiang Zhao was leaning on the soft leather sofa. Dressed in a well-tailored haute couture suit that accentuated his tall and straight posture, he looked outstanding, though his face bore a hint of sorrow.
Upon seeing Jiang Youli, Jiang Zhao's eyes lit up as if ignited by something, and he quickly stood up from the sofa. His movements were eager and slightly flustered. He walked toward Jiang Youli in a few strides, reaching out to grab her, and said excitedly, "Xiaoli, you're here."
His voice was filled with unconcealed joy, as if he had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Jiang Youli, however, acted as if she had touched something unlucky. She quickly dodged Jiang Zhao's touch and then walked past him with a cold expression.
She looked at Jiang Xing sitting in the office chair and said coldly, "Jiang Xing, Starlight Entertainment has been handed over to my management. What are you still doing here?"
Jiang Zhao, having grasped nothing but air, froze with his hand in mid-air. A trace of hurt flashed through his eyes. He looked like an abandoned puppy, making one feel pity for him.
But he said nothing. He simply turned back, sat down again in silence, and looked up quietly at Jiang Youli.
His eyes hid a thousand words, yet he could only suppress them in his heart.
Secretary Xiao Yang, who was reporting to Jiang Xing, widened her eyes in disbelief upon hearing Jiang Youli's words.
She asked cautiously, "President Jiang, is what she said true?"
"Xiao Yang, go out first." Jiang Xing probably still considered himself the CEO here, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority.
Jiang Youli, however, raised her chin and said indifferently, "You don't need to go out. Stay right here, and later go explain the situation to the other employees in the company. From now on, Starlight Entertainment is officially taken over by me, Jiang Youli."
Hearing this, Secretary Xiao Yang was somewhat doubtful; after all, the personnel transfer documents had not been issued yet.
Jiang Youli then took out the equity transfer agreement she had signed yesterday. "See this? I am now the largest shareholder of Starlight Entertainment."
After reading it clearly, Xiao Yang widened her eyes and nodded. "Understood, Miss Jiang... no, President Jiang!"
Jiang Youli put the agreement away, pointed at Jiang Xing, and said, "So now, kick him out."
Hearing this, Secretary Xiao Yang immediately looked troubled.
No matter what, Jiang Xing used to be her direct superior. Although the company had changed hands, asking her to personally drive out her former boss was something she couldn't bear to do, nor did she truly have the courage to do so.
At this moment, Jiang Xing's face had long lost its former radiance. A bitter smile appeared on the corners of his mouth as he stared at Jiang Youli with hurt in his eyes. "Xiaoli, do you really have to be like this?"
