128: Chapter 128 Make Su Ming Apologize

Upon hearing this news, Lin Yi felt a tremor in his heart.

Su Ming was actually going to get engaged to Li Runze?

But Su Ming's favorability rating towards him had already risen to 68 Points.

And it had increased just this afternoon.

According to the system's favorability rating, anything over 50 Points meant she was interested.

68 Points definitely reached the level of liking someone.

Since Su Ming was already going to get engaged to someone else, why would she still like him? Judging from their interactions over this period, Su Ming was not the type of person to be fickle.

Could it be... that there was some issue here?

"System, I want to check Su Ming's favorability rating towards Li Runze."

"Ding, host's intention detected."

"Consuming 1 Points."

"Detecting..."

"Ding, detection successful. Su Ming's favorability towards Li Runze is 0 Points."

0 Points?

The favorability range for a stranger is 0 to 30 Points.

Su Ming and Li Runze were about to get engaged, yet her favorability towards him was actually 0 Points.

This clearly meant she didn't like him!

She might even feel a bit of disgust.

If that was the case, why get engaged?

Could there be some hidden reason?

Seeing Lin Yi frowning, Zhang Hanyu continued to explain from the side.

"Young Master Lin, I know you and Su Ming have a good relationship."

"But there is something you might not know."

"The Su Family's business is currently facing a huge financial crisis."

"It urgently needs a large influx of capital; otherwise, there is a risk of bankruptcy."

"After the Li Group found out, they proposed that as long as the Su Family agrees to the marriage alliance, the Li Group can step in to help the Su Family overcome this difficulty."

"As long as the Su Family agrees, the Li family will buy 51% of the Su Family's shares."

"And at the same time, help the Su Family pay off all their debts."

In reality, this move by the Li Group was no different from outright robbery.

They wanted the man's daughter and his company.

But Su Ming's father, Su Yue, had no other choice.

Either go bankrupt and lose everything.

Or accept the conditions proposed by the Li Group.

Choosing the lesser of two evils was the only way.

Originally, Zhang Hanyu didn't want to tell Lin Yi this news.

After all, he was still counting on Lin Yi to help the Haoyu Group secure key plots of land at the land auction in a few days.

If Lin Yi found out about the Su Family's situation, he would very likely choose to help the Su Family for Su Ming's sake.

The amount the Su Family needed was not a small sum.

If Lin Yi helped the Su Family, he probably wouldn't have enough money to help the Haoyu Group then.

That's why Zhang Hanyu hadn't mentioned this to Lin Yi before.

But now, Lin Yi was already dissatisfied because he had tried to use him to deal with the Li Group.

Rather than offending Lin Yi, it was better to just tell him this news and treat it as a favor.

Even if the cooperation with Lin Yi didn't work out this time, at least it wouldn't make him an enemy of the Haoyu Group.

As the successor of the Haoyu Group, Zhang Hanyu naturally had a certain level of vision and perspective.

Lin Yi nodded thoughtfully after hearing this.

No wonder Su Ming had specifically come to find him this afternoon, saying she wanted him to take her along for investments.

And she also said she needed a large sum of money.

It seemed it was because of this.

Su Ming presumably didn't want to get engaged to Li Runze either.

So she wanted to find funds herself to help the Su Family overcome the crisis.

Thinking of this, everything clicked for Lin Yi.

It seems this Li Runze and Li Zhuoran really are brothers.

They both like doing things like taking advantage of others' misfortunes.

Lin Yi patted Zhang Hanyu on the shoulder.

"Old Zhang, thank you for telling me this."

"At the land auction in a few days, I can help your Haoyu Group."

Lin Yi had his own plans at this moment.

If Zhang Hanyu could use him as a pawn, then he could certainly use Zhang Hanyu as a pawn as well.

When the time came, he could completely bid for the relevant plots and then have the Haoyu Group work for him.

Business is business, this is perfectly justifiable.

Upon hearing Lin Yi's response, Zhang Hanyu was overwhelmed with gratitude.

"Young Master Lin, are you serious?"

But Zhang Hanyu immediately thought of the key to the problem.

"But... the Su Family... aren't you planning to help them..."

"The amount their family needs is not a small sum..."

At this moment, Zhang Hanyu only wished he were a woman.

If he were a beautiful and outstanding woman like Su Ming, Lin Yi would definitely prioritize helping the Haoyu Group.

Lin Yi heard the worry in Zhang Hanyu's voice and smiled lightly.

"Old Zhang, don't worry."

"My financial power exceeds your imagination!"

Seeing Lin Yi's confident smile, Zhang Hanyu finally felt at ease.

But at the same time, he felt a bit more respect for Lin Yi.

Just which family's young master is Lin Yi...

To be able to make such a bold claim.

Does he really have the strength to solve the current predicaments of both companies single-handedly?

If that's really the case... that would be too terrifying!

Zhang Hanyu's back was already soaked in cold sweat.

He was extremely grateful that Lin Yi was not his opponent.

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A little while later, Su Ming also entered the venue.

Lin Yi was in the corner chatting with Zhao Feier about work matters at the moment and hadn't noticed Su Ming entering at all.

And Su Ming hadn't noticed Lin Yi in the corner either.

Su Ming was truly worthy of being the second-ranked campus belle of Nanling University.

Even with simple attire, she could outshine everyone else.

After Su Ming entered, the other women who were dressed gaudily all appeared lackluster.

Upon seeing Su Ming, Qian Hongyuan came over to hit on her with a lecherous look on his face.

"Little Su! You've really grown more and more beautiful!"

"Do you remember? When you were little, your father brought you to a cocktail party, and I even held you!"

Qian Hongyuan's mouthful of yellow teeth made him look exceptionally greasy at this moment.

A strong stench of smoke wafted from between his teeth, making Su Ming want to vomit.

"Uncle Qian... hello..."

Su Ming suppressed her nausea and greeted him politely.

Qian Hongyuan continued to eye the lovely Su Ming.

"Little Su, since you're so pretty, why don't you consider coming to be a streamer for Uncle's company!"

"With your looks, you'll definitely become a big hit!"

Qian Hongyuan's words actually carried a hint of mockery.

No matter what, Su Ming was still the biological daughter of Su Yue, the chairman of the Su Group.

Asking her to come to Hu-Yu Live to be a streamer who poses seductively was clearly insulting her.

Su Ming smiled slightly and replied.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Uncle Qian, but I have already joined Whale Live Streaming."

In the afternoon, Lin Yi had just appointed Su Ming as his private secretary.

Putting her in charge of all matters, big and small, at Whale Live Streaming.

So, what Su Ming said was indeed correct.

But these words took on a different meaning in Qian Hongyuan's ears.

Of all things to mention, you had to mention Whale Live Streaming!

And you actually joined Whale Live Streaming!

Don't you know that Whale Live Streaming and Hu-Yu Live are currently competitors!

Qian Hongyuan's expression turned slightly angry.

"It seems the daughter Su Yue taught doesn't have very good judgment either."

"Actually going to that kind of trash streaming platform."

Su Ming replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Qian, but I believe that our Whale Live Streaming will definitely have the capital to compete with Hu-Yu Live in the future!"

This clear provocation made Qian Hongyuan extremely displeased.

"Hmph, I really don't know where you get your confidence from!"

"Do you really think that by latching onto Li Runze you can fly up to the branches and become a phoenix?"

"Do you know what kind of relationship I have with the Li family?"

Just as Su Ming was about to retort further, Li Runze appeared behind her.

"Su Ming!"

"How can you speak to Uncle Qian like that!"

"Quickly, apologize to Uncle Qian!"