Female lead’s Delusion of Starting Over

Chapter 128: The Revenge That Ended Before It Even Began

For two consecutive days, Zhang Binghan and Xiao Lin hadn’t made any moves, which left Lu Li somewhat surprised. Could it be that they were warned by Li Zichuan, or did they realize that his background was not ordinary?

Li Zichuan hadn’t warned them but had assigned some people to protect Lu Li. The eldest young master of the Li family did have some clout, after all. Although Lu Li had expressed his intention to make an example out of those two families, Li Zichuan wouldn’t let them actually trouble Lu Li.

Since Lu Li had come to Magic City, it was natural for Li Zichuan to take responsibility for other issues.

Well! Li Zichuan didn’t realize that Yu Meng, who was with Lu Li, was the best security measure.

Lu Li had already handed the transfer order to Chen Xiaoyi, and she would help arrange everything. Not to mention, all the executives promoted by Lu Ya were transferred over by Lu Li. If it weren’t for the fact that killing too many people at once would attract attention, Lu Li would have preferred to eliminate them as well.

But these people were competent and, after being threatened by Lu Li and seeing Chen Jiao being made an example of, they became very obedient.

Don’t blame Lu Li for being ruthless. Getting involved in the internal strife of such major families and betting on the wrong side, one couldn’t expect to come out unscathed.

Making an example out of someone is always the most effective strategy.

The newly purchased company building was located in the busiest CBD area of Magic City. The skyscraper, spanning hundreds of floors, once belonged to a reputable enterprise. In a place like Magic City, where opportunities and crises coexist, with crises often outweighing opportunities, there are many who become overnight successes, and just as many who lose everything and leap from tall buildings.

By the way, Aunt Su had helped prepare this skyscraper, and Lu Li hadn’t spent a single penny, not even the transfer fee, which was also covered by Aunt Su.

In Aunt Su’s words, it was all money from that old man of the Li family, so why not spend it? It would only bother her to keep it, and since Lu Li worked so hard to earn money, he should learn to save.

Truthfully, it was touching, but also somewhat speechless.

But what could he do, unable to decline Aunt Su’s generous offer?

All in all, compared to the troubles in Hangzhou, after coming to Magic City, aside from a brief moment of annoyance right after getting off the plane, the rest of his time had been quite comfortable!

Looking around at the executives who had already arrived, Lu Li’s gaze was sharp, and everyone in the room felt a chill, perking up immediately.

They were the ones who had been threatened by Lu Li and had seen him make an example out of someone. Facing this domineering President Lu, they didn’t even dare to speak loudly.

“The documents have been distributed to you. The strategy against the Zhang and Xiao families is the Lu Corporation’s first move since arriving in Magic City. We must execute it flawlessly,” Lu Li commanded directly, since Chen Xiaoyi hadn’t arrived yet, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

The outside world had been spreading some sour words, saying that his success was all thanks to Chen Xiaoyi. Frankly, Lu Li didn’t care, just a bunch of people who only dared to speak sourly behind his back.

He didn’t need to prove anything to them.

But it seemed Chen Xiaoyi cared quite a bit. Unable to refuse the small request from the cute and affectionate girl, Lu Li had no choice!

Fighting a beautiful battle was just to make Chen Xiaoyi happy.

“Yes, President Lu!” Everyone spoke in unison, some even trembling slightly.

They had the most direct understanding of how terrifying Lu Li could be. People cherish their lives, and they certainly didn’t want to end up foolish like Chen Jiao.

“Very well!”

Everyone started busying themselves. Lu Li tapped his finger lightly, watching the captions on the large screen with a cold smile on his lips.

His arrival had indeed been low profile. Seizing this opportunity, it was time to announce his arrival to the major families of Magic City!

Oh, and there was Ye Chen!

Imagining his face upon learning of Lu Li’s arrival in Magic City brought a smile to Lu Li’s face. Everything Ye Chen had once brought upon him was about to be returned.

Zhang Ziqin thought that just because the events of the past life hadn’t happened in this one, she could start over as if nothing had ever happened. Lu Li had already told her it was wishful thinking. A woman who had cooperated with Ye Chen, especially against his objections, couldn’t expect Lu Li to pretend nothing had happened in this new life. Ha!

Forget about generosity. No one needed her so-called self-righteous generosity. Why should he change before anything happens? Why couldn’t he take down those who had caused him deep pain?

Lu Li wasn’t a professional actor; all his ‘acting’ came from genuine emotions.

Shaking his head to clear those thoughts, why think about disgusting things on a happy day?

Turning his gaze back to the big screen, Lu Li wasn’t short on funds. After toppling the Zhang and Zhao families and absorbing the Su and Liu families, the Lu Corporation’s funds had swelled like never before. Money was the least of his worries.

Even if it meant operating at a loss against the Xiao and Zhang families, it wouldn’t be a problem. Just getting the name out there and building momentum was enough.

Ordinary people couldn’t pull off such a feat. Bankrupting others sounds easy, but the cost is irrecoverable, which is why no one usually bothers.

The Zhang and Xiao families, having offended Lu Li and especially at a time when he was looking to make an example out of someone, were simply unlucky.

In Magic City, the Zhang Corporation, a rising business in recent years, had made quite a name for itself, largely thanks to the chairman’s daughter, who had caught the eye of a young master from the Xiao Corporation.

The large orders from Xiao Corporation had catapulted them to new heights.

But now, the once triumphant Chairman Zhang was troubled.

“What’s going on? Why is our stock price soaring like this?”

While rising stock prices are good, such a surge was abnormal.

“Chairman, it seems someone is targeting our company’s market, maliciously inflating the stock price,” the financial advisor immediately responded, his face equally grim.

“Who is it?” Chairman Zhang’s face was extremely dark.

“Chairman, now’s not the time to focus on that. Please prepare the company’s liquid assets immediately. Regardless of who it is, a big move is coming. If we can’t stabilize the stock price, given the opponent’s investment, we might not be able to recover…”

Before he could finish, Chairman Zhang had already grasped the advisor’s implication.

Bankruptcy…

Just the thought made Chairman Zhang’s face turn exceedingly grim.

He believed he had wronged no one, so why would someone suddenly target Zhang Corporation’s stock?

“Go prepare. I need to make a call.” In this situation, he planned to involve Xiao Corporation as well, since the two families had a good relationship due to their children.

But before he could dial, a call from Xiao Corporation came first.

Chairman Zhang’s face brightened, thinking that Xiao Corporation had learned of his plight and was offering help. What a reliable in-law.

He answered the call.

“Old Zhang, do you have any liquid assets left, emergency…”

Chairman Zhang felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar!