Manager Zhu quickly agreed and immediately followed Fu Siye’s steps.
Meanwhile, Nan Shiqing, completely unaware, had let go of Fu Siye’s hand in her focused state.
Watching Fu Siye walk ahead, she didn’t follow. Instead, she scanned her surroundings. Upon spotting her mother, she immediately called out to Fu Siye, "Siye, my mom is calling me. I need to go over there."
"Mhm."
Fu Siye responded faintly and said nothing more.
Nan Shiqing, not bothering with pleasantries, hurried towards her mother. At that moment, He Xia was walking in, arm in arm with her younger brother.
Currently, the Mu Corporation was under her brother's management. He had been instrumental in helping her acquire the Mu Corporation, making him the current Chairman, while she held the position of CEO.
He Chengkui was wearing a dark blue suit. In his thirties, he looked remarkably young and quite handsome with his styling. Many women were drawn to him. In fact, he was only a few years older than Nan Shiqing, the difference being in their generational status.
As they were toasting and chatting with guests, Nan Shiqing suddenly approached them, "Mom, Uncle."
Her gaze was somewhat complex, clearly indicating she had something to say.
He Chengkui looked at his niece, knowing she must be up to something again. He smiled at the people around him and said, "Excuse us for a moment."
Everyone present was perceptive and didn't intrude. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they moved on to greet other guests.
He Xia looked at her daughter with a hint of confusion. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
"You two, come with me!"
This matter was too important for Nan Shiqing to discuss in front of so many people. The siblings exchanged a glance at her mysterious and complicated demeanor before following her. Soon, the three of them found themselves in a secluded corner, away from prying eyes.
Here, their conversation would be unheard.
"Go on, what happened?" He Chengkui surveyed his niece.
Nan Shiqing frowned slightly, not rushing to speak directly. Instead, she asked, "When did you arrive?"
"Not long ago. What's going on?" He Chengkui looked at Nan Shiqing, waiting for her to continue.
Nan Shiqing furrowed her brow even tighter before slowly saying, "When I was with Fu Siye earlier, someone came to curry favor and mentioned the Dragon Head of Fanxing Group!"
She uttered the last two words with a hint of bitterness, her expression becoming strained. He Chengkui and He Xia clearly sensed something was amiss. "What's going on? Just say it directly."
"The Dragon Head is Mu Yinyin!!!"
If it weren’t for the inappropriate setting, she would have almost shouted it. Upon hearing this, both He Chengkui and He Xia were stunned. The next moment, He Xia couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Child, what are you talking about? How could Mu Yinyin be the Dragon Head of Fanxing Group?"
He Chengkui's brow furrowed. He had been considering a partnership with Fanxing Group recently and was surprised to hear such news. He knitted his brows, remaining silent, waiting for Nan Shiqing to elaborate.
Nan Shiqing gritted her teeth. "I'm not lying. I didn't believe it myself just now, but this matter is confirmed! The Dragon Head is Mu Yinyin! It's Mu Yinyin! Mom, Uncle! What should we do now!"
He Chengkui was taken aback but then frowned. "I didn't expect her to have such an identity."
He Xia's smile also froze.
After a minute of silence, He Chengkui spoke first. "If she really is, then it's even more imperative that we build a good relationship with her. I have a collaboration I need to discuss with Fanxing soon, and I was just struggling to get in touch. Shiqing, this matter will be entrusted to you to negotiate."
"Me?" Nan Shiqing pointed a finger at her own nose, incredulously. "Uncle, are you sure? Just the other day, she gave us an agreement asking us to return the Mu Corporation shares to her. She's solely focused on regaining control of the Mu Corporation; how could she possibly help us?"
"She only wants to regain control; she doesn't want the Mu Corporation to collapse. After all, this is her father's legacy, and she surely wants it to be strong. Negotiating a collaboration with her is a good thing for her, so go ahead with confidence."
Nan Shiqing was speechless.
She suddenly felt her uncle was being rather unreasonable. Mu Yinyin had clearly stated her stance and become their adversary, aiming to reclaim the company. Instead of trying to depress the company's stock, how could she possibly offer an opportunity for it to rise?
He Xia had also recovered her composure and asked Nan Shiqing again, "Are you truly certain she is the Dragon Head of Fanxing?"
"I am certain! There's no mistaking this!"
He Xia's expression seemed to grow increasingly somber, but in a moment, she regained her composure. "If that's the case, then we must further strengthen our relationship with her and let everyone know about our connection with Mu Yinyin."
Previously, her intention was to keep Mu Yinyin hidden, preventing anyone from knowing about her existence, thereby highlighting her own daughter's excellence and allowing others to overlook Mu Yinyin.
However, now that Mu Yinyin's value had skyrocketed, she had to change her strategy, intending to leverage Mu Yinyin's influence to increase their own benefits.
He Chengkui immediately nodded. "You're right. We'll go out in a moment and greet Mu Yinyin to make sure everyone is aware."
Nan Shiqing bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with resentment.
She was truly unwilling to accept this!
Why should Mu Yinyin, who had completely fallen from grace, now possess such an enviable identity? Why?
"Calm your emotions," He Xia advised, seeing her daughter's uncharacteristic state.
He Chengkui frowned slightly. "At least we are consistently improving. You cannot afford to falter at this stage. Find a way to secure Fu Siye as soon as possible and get the marriage certificate."
This would further solidify their position within the Mu Corporation.
It was just a shame they couldn't rename the company now, as it would make their family appear too ungrateful.
Nan Shiqing bit her lip again. "I'm just not reconciled. When Fu Siye learned that Mu Yinyin was the Dragon Head of Fanxing, his expression also turned grim. While his anger is understandable, I fear he might be gradually drawn to Mu Yinyin. I even suspect that Mu Yinyin's prompt divorce this time is also a form of manipulation."
Fu Siye was so exceptional; she couldn't believe Mu Yinyin would divorce him out of sheer sorrow or despair.
After all, no matter how Fu Siye treated Mu Yinyin in the past, she had never let go.
"Alright, don't dwell on these things for now. This is a public place, and our lingering here will attract attention. Quickly compose yourself and come with me to greet Mu Yinyin," He Xia said, frowning displeasedly at her daughter, who was losing her composure at this critical juncture.
This was entirely unlike her.
Nan Shiqing took a deep breath, slightly lifting her head to control her emotions.
...
At this moment, Fu Siye was in a corner discussing a collaboration with Manager Zhu when a figure slowly approached, causing his eyes to narrow.