Chapter 2837: Born into the Royal Family, Nothing Goes as One Wishes

Chapter 2837: Chapter 2837: Born into the Royal Family, Nothing Goes as One Wishes

"Hmm? What’s with this weird competitive streak?" Lin Yi was a bit amused.

"It’s not about competitiveness; it’s a matter of character and dignity."

"Don’t elevate the topic so much," Lin Yi said:

"Besides, you don’t even like men, so why care so much?"

"Don’t spread rumors about me," Lee Yongjin said blandly:

"I’m quite normal in my orientation."

"Are there still men in this world who can catch the eye of the Li family’s Eldest Princess?"

"Of course there are."

"Who? When’s the wedding? I can pitch in a little something."

"He’s dead, car accident."

"Uh..." Lin Yi’s mouth twitched, "Not like those dramas where they die in a car crash or get a terminal illness?"

"He was my senior in college, then he had a car accident. The ambulance didn’t arrive in time, so he didn’t make it."

"Sorry for bringing up your sad past."

"It’s fine."

Lee Yongjin tossed her hair, looking graceful, "Besides, I should thank you."

"Thank me?"

"I have no evidence, but that car accident was probably arranged by my dad," Lee Yongjin said:

"He couldn’t let me be with an ordinary person, and I didn’t listen to his advice, so that happened."

"Uh...back then when your dad was killed off, you didn’t even react, now I see why."

"Good of you to bring it up," Lee Yongjin said calmly, showing no sign of resentment.

"Nothing to be embarrassed about. They were all part of the Gongyuan Association. If they weren’t out to get me, I wouldn’t have struck first," Lin Yi said:

"But your dad’s actions weren’t exactly pretty. But being born into an imperial family, one can’t always choose, can they."

Lin Yi reflected, realizing there was a reason Lee Yongjin had come as far as she did today.

"You’re not getting any younger, find someone to marry soon. Otherwise, with the Li family’s huge estate, there’ll be no one to inherit it."

"No such plans for now."

"Even if you haven’t planned, it’s okay. I’ll let my daughter acknowledge you as her godmother, and give the Li family’s property to her."

Lee Yongjin laughed, "Such an outstanding person like President Ji, how could she marry you, truly puzzling."

"As I’ve said, you can’t grasp her happiness."

"Tch."

Lee Yongjin rolled her eyes at Lin Yi, "I’ve finished eating, have you?"

"Just about."

"It’s getting dark, want to take a walk on the street?"

"Since you’ve invited me, I have no reason to refuse."

After a simple cleanup, the two left the restaurant and walked side by side under the dim streetlights.

The driver dutifully followed behind at a distance.

Although neither spoke, it wasn’t awkward at all.

"If I remember correctly, the day after tomorrow is the Hundred Species Festival, did you come here for this event?"

The so-called Hundred Species Festival is China’s Hungry Ghost Festival, one of the most important Daoist festivals, symbolizing a bountiful harvest and good fortune.

"Sort of, it’s a kind of exchange event anyway."

"I heard from President Ji that you’ll do anything but proper work," Lee Yongjin said:

"You even went to become a Daoist priest, really can’t understand what you’re thinking."

Lin Yi felt helpless.

I’m just exploiting a loophole; without completing tasks, I won’t get any rewards, you know.

The two walked side by side for about half an hour before Lee Yongjin stopped.

"Alright, get in the car, it’s getting late, I’ll take you back."

"Then I won’t be polite."

Thereafter, they got into the car, and Lee Yongjin drove Lin Yi back to the hotel.

"Get back to me on the cooperation matter soon. I have other plans waiting to be finalized."

"Don’t worry, I have a good grasp of it."

Once off the car, Lin Yi returned to his room, and it was now 9 PM.

Translating to his side’s time, it was 8 PM, just right.

With that thought, Lin Yi called Liang Ruoxu over video.

"Are you done with your work?"

On the other end of the video, Liang Ruoxu was feeding a child.

Lin Yi estimated that the size had increased significantly.

"I’ve been back for a while, just had a meal with Lee Yongjin and discussed some business."

Liang Ruoxu wiggled her dainty, upturned nose and said:

"I knew it, you didn’t call for me, but for my mom."

"That’s not quite right, business can always be discussed. If I were really looking for our mom, I wouldn’t have timed it like this."

"Tch, I know your little agenda, and as I’m feeding the baby, I don’t have time for you."

Saying this, Liang Ruoxu called out towards the door.

"Mom, your son-in-law is looking for you."

It wasn’t long before Shen Shuyi, wearing comfy home pajamas with a face mask on, came into the video.

"What’s up?"

"I just had a meal with Lee Yongjin and discussed some industrial software matters."

Shen Shuyi didn’t respond, waiting for Lin Yi to continue.

In the next few minutes, Lin Yi recounted the conversation with Shen Shuyi in full detail.

"She needs two things: support from the Lingyun Group’s industries and our vast market. But she is smart; did you notice?" Shen Shuyi said.

"Are you referring to China’s own industrial software?"

"Exactly." Shen Shuyi nodded and said:

"Ten years is not short, but saying we can develop top-notch industrial design software in such a short time isn’t realistic, yet the gap will surely narrow gradually, so the core software material value will depreciate a bit."

She paused for a moment before continuing:

"So the core of this matter is how much you can offer her. Don’t forget, you have stakes in those industries you’ve invested in as well. Matters concerning our own family can be settled behind closed doors, but once outsiders are involved, any misstep could lead to problems, and there are too many people secretly wanting to dethrone you."

"That’s what I’m considering too; I haven’t been able to decide how much to give her."

"This is a very sensitive time point, the Beautiful Country side will definitely continue to exert pressure on them, so you need to give her reassurance," Shen Shuyi said:

"At this critical time, the Li family ally is very important to us, so we have to keep them steady."

"This isn’t a big problem, but the details are hard to grip."

"The child is almost a year old, still pretending with me," Shen Shuyi said:

"You called me just to have me handle this, didn’t you."

"Hehe, Mother Supreme is wise."

"Alright, leave it to me; I’ll get back to you soon," Shen Shuyi said:

"The rest you’ll have to discuss yourself. Just make sure to win them over and not let them join the chip alliance."

"Rest assured, that’s no problem."

"Okay then, you continue chatting with Mi Li."

"I have to sleep with the baby, no time. Let’s hang up first."

Lin Yi: ...

Even if you have a baby now, you can’t just ignore me!

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