Qi Huan smiled. "You're too kind, Xiao Li'er. Actually, it wasn't hard to guess. You said you're a shareholder here, but as far as I know, this restaurant has always been a small business under the Zhou Family's umbrella. It just wasn't well-known before, so nobody paid attention. It only started gaining popularity in Jing City in the last two or three years after some reforms."
Jiang Youli shrugged. "See, I told you he's sharp. But..." Her surprise stemmed from, "I didn't expect you, Xiao Huanhuan, as the former heir apparent of the Qi Family with so many responsibilities on your plate—if not managing a myriad of affairs daily, you were certainly a very busy and important person—to even know who the actual owner of a small operation like Mi Mi Zhi Xiang is!"
Qi Huan explained, "To go further, even if we're not talking about the whole country or the world, one should at least have some understanding of the notable businesses in Jing City. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."
"......"
Zhou Yi watched Jiang Youli and Qi Huan, silently pouring himself a cup of tea while thinking to himself:
What kind of monstrously talented people are these two?!
If he really goes back to inherit the family business, he hopes this young master of the Qi Family will go easy on his future competitors and not drive all of the Zhou Family's enterprises into the ground!
...
After leaving Mi Mi Zhi Xiang, Jiang Yonghe turned to Jiang Xing with an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Big Brother. I wasn't any help this time."
Although deeply disappointed, Jiang Xing didn't blame his adopted sister, comforting her gently, "It's not your fault. I was careless. I didn't expect Jiang Youli to pull such a stunt, leading us around by the nose."
Jiang Zhao snorted coldly. "Xiao He, it has nothing to do with you. That wild girl is just too cunning. Her little act today was impossible to guard against!"
Jiang Yonghe asked worriedly, "Big Brother, what do we do now?"
“It seems the only way to meet the real 'Lili Yuanshang' is to wait for the fan meeting at the end of the month.” Jiang Xing was disappointed, having lost the advantage of acting first.
Jiang Zhao, seething with anger, looked back at the restaurant, his eyes almost shooting flames. "No, I really can't swallow this!"
Jiang Xing frowned. "What do you want to do? I said, don't act recklessly for now."
Jiang Zhao clenched his fists. "Big Brother, don't worry about me. I'll be careful!" He looked at Jiang Yonghe. "Xiao He, you go back in Big Brother's car first."
Hearing Jiang Zhao's words, Jiang Yonghe was secretly pleased. Jiang Zhao was planning to cause trouble for Jiang Youli again. But on the surface, she still feigned concern and worry. "Second Brother, you should listen to Big Brother..."
Jiang Zhao said, "Xiao He, trust me. I will absolutely make Jiang Youli answer for deceiving and humiliating you today!"
"Second Brother..."
"Alright, no more. If you keep talking, I'll really get angry."
Jiang Yonghe pressed her lips together and said nothing more.
She didn't want to waste time putting on an act either. Right now, she also just wanted Jiang Youli to suffer immediately and severely!
Seeing his brother was dead set on revenge, Jiang Xing couldn't be bothered to dissuade him further. "I've already warned you. Since you won't listen, you'll bear the consequences if anything happens!"
Jiang Zhao said with full confidence, "Nothing will go wrong!"
...
After Jiang Xing drove away with Jiang Yonghe, Jiang Zhao finally got into his own car and slowly cruised through the underground parking lot, searching for Jiang Youli's vehicle.
He remembered that after Jiang Youli returned to the Jiang Family, she drove a white Porsche Panamera.
Soon, he found the car.
It was even parked in a premium VIP spot!
Hmph, Jiang Zhao hadn't expected a girl from the mountains to know how to drive a luxury car.
Jiang Zhao stared at Jiang Youli's car with a malicious glint in his eyes. He took out his phone and dialed the number of a bodyguard stationed nearby. "Come over immediately with some men. I have a job for you."
After hanging up, Jiang Zhao tightened his grip on the phone.
He hadn't wanted to resort to such underhanded methods, but Jiang Youli had forced his hand!
Since Jiang Youli insisted on pushing them step by step, refusing to let them live in peace, he had no choice but to get ruthless!
A short while later, the head bodyguard responsible for covert protection, having received the call, knocked on Jiang Zhao's car window.
The window slid down, revealing Jiang Zhao's icy face.
"What are your orders, Brother Zhao?"
Jiang Zhao lifted his chin, pointing at the parking space opposite. "Find a way to tamper with the brakes of that white Panamera, and install a GPS tracker on it."
He wanted to be the first to witness Jiang Youli's car crash and admire the gruesome scene!
He'd make her beg him like a dying dog to take her to the emergency room!
The bodyguard was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "Understood."
"Disable all the surveillance cameras in the area first. Don't leave any traces."
"Understood."
After the head bodyguard led his men to carry out the task, Jiang Zhao closed the car window, stepped on the gas, and drove out of the Mi Mi Zhi Xiang parking lot.
Watching the white Panamera grow smaller and smaller in the rearview mirror, a smug smile gradually spread across his lips.
...
One hour later—
"Zhou Yi, Youli and my engagement banquet is this Saturday night. You must come." Qi Huan said to Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi nodded. "Of course. After all, I'm practically half a brother to Xiao Li. So if you ever dare bully her in the future, it means you're going against my Zhou Family."
Qi Huan smiled, offering no verbal guarantee.
If promises were reliable, there wouldn't be so much betrayal.
What he would do was prove himself with each passing day.
Jiang Youli, however, laughed. "Don't worry. He's lucky if I don't bully him."
Zhou Yi couldn't help but chuckle. "True." He paused. "By the way, have you decided who to sell the copyright for 'Ambitions in the Clouds' to?"
Jiang Youli blinked. "I'm holding a fan meeting at the end of the month. You'll know then."
Zhou Yi didn't press further.
After parting ways with Zhou Yi, Jiang Youli looked at Qi Huan. "Let's go to the usual place for your treatment now."
Qi Huan nodded. "Alright."
At that moment, the manager of Mi Mi Zhi Xiang approached Jiang Youli and whispered in her ear, "After the three Jiang siblings left, Jiang Zhao didn't depart. He lingered in the parking lot for a while, then called people to disable the surveillance before starting to tamper with your car, Boss. However, we have other cameras that recorded everything Jiang Zhao did. We'll extract the video and send it to you."
Jiang Youli's eyes darkened. "I see."
So Jiang Zhao couldn't hold back anymore and was taking direct action against her.
Hah, thinking disabling the cameras would solve everything.
How naive.
This entire restaurant was under her watchful eye.
Since he was delivering an opportunity right to her doorstep, she had to seize it and give this Jiang Zhao a proper lesson. Last time, she just beat him up. That punishment was too light. As for the evening gown incident, Jiang Yangxu only made him kneel and write a letter of apology. She wasn't even sure if he really knelt. Such a slap-on-the-wrist punishment truly showed they didn't take her seriously.
After the restaurant manager left, Jiang Youli looked at Qi Huan with a sly glint in her eyes. "Are you afraid of death?"
Qi Huan raised an eyebrow. "If it's dying together with you, then no."
Jiang Youli gave a charming smile. "Then later, you'll have to join me for a high-stakes game."
Qi Huan laughed. "I'll risk life and limb to keep you company."
Once in the car, Jiang Youli immediately put on her Bluetooth earpiece and called the person on the other end. "Ye Ying, have you found out where Jiang Zhao is right now?"
