Chapter 7 The Li Family Is Doomed

Li Cheng proceeded towards the distance. His five personal bodyguards hurriedly followed him. Inside the Mountain gate, there was a spacious hall, which served as the office and where Mr. Zhao and his team worked. At this moment, members of the Lei family and the Li family stood waiting at the hall's entrance. Mr. Zhao was nearby, maintaining order. As they spotted Li Cheng, the crowd began to move, taking several steps toward them. "Chairman Li." Mr. Zhao approached, nodding respectfully. "Yes." Li Cheng responded and patted Zhao's shoulder. "Good job today, Zhao." "My duty." Mr. Zhao replied, his face flushed with excitement. He knew that Chairman Li was referring to his firm stance in front of Niu Hai, and that confidence came from Li Cheng. On the phone, Li Cheng hadn't said much, only mentioning the arrival of an important guest and the need to treat them with utmost respect. With this message, Mr. Zhao knew exactly what to do. "Brother Li, it's been over a decade since we last met, hasn't it?" Lei Chengwu, the elder of the Lei family, smiled and bowed. "Chengwu, what brings a big shot like you over to my place?" Li Cheng chuckled. "Brother Li, you know my purpose for coming," Lei Chengwu said with a hint of resignation. "I simply want to meet the descendant of my benefactor." Li Cheng chuckled inwardly, “I thought my knowledge of Elder Brother Su was limited and one-sided, but it seems like you, Lei Chengwu, don't even recognize Elder Brother Su!” This realization brought a sense of satisfaction. He was privy to more information than Lei Chengwu, including his management of Mr. Su's land in various places. Li Cheng stroked his chin, his expression slightly dazed. If he hadn't known about Brother Su's identity, he might have assumed, like Lei Chengwu, that Li Cheng was the descendant of Su Chen from The Heavenly King's Hall. "Chengwu, please don't put me in a difficult position. If I had the authority, do you think I'd keep you out?" Li Cheng shook his head. "Brother Li, is there truly no chance?" Lei Chengwu asked, a tinge of regret in his voice. "No." Li Cheng replied firmly. How could he provide an opportunity when Elder Brother Su had made it clear he wouldn't meet with him? Besides, Brother Su was occupied with his daughter, and if not for the construction work at Mount Panlong, they might not even get a chance to meet. Five years ago, Li Cheng and Su Chen had a phone conversation. Their last in-person meeting had been thirty years ago. "Alright, I understand." Lei Chengwu said, his demeanor suddenly aged. He nodded and turned to leave for his caravan. "Oh, one more thing, Lei Chengwu. I want to personally remind you that Mr. Su doesn't appreciate people investigating his whereabouts." Li Cheng's tone grew serious. "I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Brother Li. I won't do it again. Please convey to Mr. Su that I hope to meet with him in this lifetime. There is some ancestral connection between us." Lei Chengwu responded solemnly, then led the way back to the caravan. "You don't even know who Brother Su is, and you claim to have a connection? This old guy has no shame!" Li Cheng thought to himself with a sense of amusement. Li Cheng muttered to himself in frustration. His attention quickly shifted to the Li family members gathered there. "Chairman Li, we've come to apologize," the head of the Li family nervously stammered, "We've committed an unforgivable mistake..." "Ha, now that you're aware of it, why bother with the nonsense?" Li Cheng sneered coldly, "The Li family is truly digging its own grave. Let me be clear, today, you'll leave a man named Li Kun behind, and I'll have his legs broken and send him off to Africa for ten years of mining." "If you cooperate, you might enjoy a few more good years. If you don't, starting from tomorrow, I'll unleash the full power of the Changhe Group to bankrupt the Li Group!" These words stirred Lei Chengwu, Lei Quan, and others from afar. They never expected this! Li Cheng was capable of such ruthlessness! Zhao, who was nearby, appeared utterly bewildered. Oh my God! Just who is this Mr. Su? To think he could influence Chairman Li to take such drastic measures. This is downright terrifying! The Li family members wore desolate expressions. In the crowd, Li Kun roared, "I won't go! I won't go mining! I want to go home..." Amidst his outburst, Li Cheng's bodyguards escorted him away. The Li family members left in disarray. Meanwhile, Li Cheng stood alone, gazing at the departing Li family convoy, his eyes narrowed. In his heart, he mused: "The Li family is doomed..." After a brief pause, Li Cheng retraced his steps to the gazebo on the lawn. Just as he was about to step into the gazebo, Su Chen's phone rang. Li Cheng immediately withdrew his right leg and retreated several meters, thinking to himself, "I wonder if that influential figure is calling Brother Su." Anyone who can call Brother Su surely isn't ordinary. Indeed, it was no ordinary person. It was Bai Qianqian. "Are you guys at home?" Bai Qianqian inquired. Su Chen replied, "We're outside." Bai Qianqian replied with a touch of annoyance, "I told you before, don't wander around outside without reason. Li Kun has been asking about you." Li Kun? Su Chen responded calmly, "He's in a tough spot right now." "Alright, enough with the boasting," Bai Qianqian cautioned, "Take care of Luo Luo at home. My work here will wrap up tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, I'll be heading back early. Hand the phone over to Luo Luo." Luo Luo quickly took the phone and, upon hearing Bai Qianqian's voice, spoke eagerly, "Mommy Qianqian." "Luo Luo, do you miss Mommy?" Bai Qianqian asked tenderly. "I do." Luo Luo replied, her face adorned with a shy smile. "Mommy misses you too. Mommy will be home the morning after tomorrow. Can you guess what gift Mommy has prepared for you?" Bai Qianqian playfully inquired. "Eh?" Luo Luo blinked, her bright eyes fixed intently, "What is it?" "It's something you really like," Bai Qianqian revealed, "You'll find out when Mommy comes home. Be a good girl at home, okay? If Daddy isn't treating you well, you can secretly call Mommy..." Bai Qianqian and Luo Luo chatted for a few minutes before hanging up to get back to work. Meanwhile, Director Niu Hai and the rest of the crew had returned to Jinxiu Entertainment. Their company is located on a commercial street in the city. Jinxiu Entertainment, though considered a second-tier company in the industry, boasts a reputation that rivals top-tier ones. This is largely thanks to their stunning boss! Chen Shiyan, renowned as the sexy goddess with a flawless figure and mesmerizing eyes. In the entertainment world, she enjoys great popularity and frequently plays significant roles in various films and TV dramas. She's even humorously referred to as the "Queen of Cameos." "What did you just say?" "The crew was kicked out?" Chen Shiyan was seated in her office, examining some documents. When she received a call from Niu Hai, her eyes widened in surprise. "Niu Hai, have you managed to upset Chairman Li? What's going on?" Chen Shiyan knew that whatever Niu Hai was about to say would likely be exaggerated and presented in a way that benefited him. After learning the details from Niu Hai, Chen Shiyan's head was spinning, and she was equally stunned. "So, this is all because of a young man? Niu Hai, you've really crossed the line this time, and I'm thoroughly dissatisfied with your handling of this matter!" With that, Chen Shiyan hung up the phone. She furrowed her brow and, after a moment of contemplation, took out Li Cheng's business card from her wallet, staring at it intently. Would a call to Chairman Li resolve the situation? Li Cheng had already been quite accommodating to her, so repeatedly seeking his assistance might not be a good idea. But if this issue couldn't be resolved and it affected the filming schedule, the financial losses would be substantial. Chen Shiyan was feeling extremely frustrated as she picked up her phone and dialed a number. "Qianqian, are you busy?" Bai Qianqian replied, "I'm shooting a video. What's up, Boss Shiyan?" Chen Shiyan sighed, "Stop the video for a moment. I'm really irritated right now. I've encountered a difficult problem, and I don't know how to handle it..." Chen Shiyan and Bai Qianqian were college classmates and roommates, and they were close friends in their personal lives. Bai Qianqian also worked at Jinxiu. Upon hearing about the issue, Bai Qianqian asked with deep concern, "What should we do? You should definitely call Mr. Li and ask. Without asking, there won't be any chance, and by asking, we can at least find out what's going on. The information coming from Niu Hai is surely not reliable." "I understand. I'll call Mr. Li later. By the way, where's Luo Luo? Why haven't I heard her voice?" Chen Shiyan inquired curiously. "Luo Luo is in Mo City; her father has returned." Bai Qianqian whispered. "What did you say? Luo Luo's father has returned?" Chen Shiyan looked genuinely shocked. She leaned back on the sofa and, after a few seconds, spoke with a touch of displeasure, "How can that irresponsible man who caused all this trouble have the audacity to come back? Are you comfortable leaving Luo Luo with him?" Bai Qianqian's tone softened slightly. "Well, Su Chen is really good to Luo Luo, I can see that. Plus, Luo Luo needs her father." "Humph!" Chen Shiyan let out a heavy sigh. "I'll make time to visit Luo Luo tonight. Don't worry; I'm not comfortable with this situation either. After all, I'm Luo Luo's godmother." Bai Qianqian reluctantly agreed, "Alright then, I won't keep you. I need to get back to filming." After ending the call, Chen Shiyan held her phone and stared out the window, her brow furrowing as she drifted into deep thought.