Chapter 227 - 87: First Coercion, Then Courtesy: The Liu Family Goes Bankrupt

Just then, her phone vibrated. She took it out and saw a message from Sheng Mingyue.

It was concise and to the point, just a single line: Resolved.

Liu Guoqing never expected Shen Yugang to be so protective of Jiang Li. Just as he was about to berate him, the phone in his pocket rang sharply.

He frowned and took out his phone. It was his assistant.

Liu Guoqing’s face was grim. "This had better be urgent!"

The assistant spoke in a panic, "President Liu, it’s terrible! The company is bankrupt. All the properties and vehicles in your name have been seized, and your bank accounts have been frozen."

Liu Guoqing’s eyes widened in disbelief. "What?"

Bankrupt?

’His company was worth billions, after all. How could it go bankrupt just like that?’

The assistant let out a silent sigh. "We’re really bankrupt. What’s more, the other party said that the young miss offended someone she shouldn’t have."

Liu Guoqing turned to look at Liu Qianqian. She had offended someone she shouldn’t have.

’He knew Liu Qianqian had offended Jiang Li. Could it be that Jiang Li was the person who shouldn’t be offended?’

’But judging by her clothes, she doesn’t look rich. Could this be Shen Yanzhi’s doing?’

’No, that can’t be right either. Shen Yanzhi only has a single investment firm, and it’s overseas. How could he possibly bankrupt me so quickly?’

’But no matter the reason, if I can’t afford to offend Jiang Li, then won’t a simple apology solve everything?’

He took a deep breath. "Alright, I get it. Just try to keep things stable for now."

Hanging up, he turned with a fawning smile. "Xiao Jiang, I was a bit too loud just now. Please don’t take it to heart."

Shen Yugang and Jiang Bowen were both stunned. ’Wait, is this really happening?’

Just a moment ago, he looked ready to make Jiang Li pay. How could his attitude change so drastically after just one phone call?

Jiang Li smiled faintly. "Don’t worry, I didn’t take it to heart."

Just as the corners of Liu Guoqing’s mouth started to lift, he heard Jiang Li continue, "Because I’m the kind of person who always gets even. I don’t accept being wronged in the slightest."

Liu Guoqing’s smile froze on his face.

He cleared his throat. "Look, she’s already been beaten. I’ll have Qianqian apologize to you. How about we just call it even?"

Liu Qianqian looked at him in utter disbelief. "Dad! What are you saying!"

’Doesn’t he always dote on me the most?’

’So why, when I’m the one who’s been wronged, does he want me to apologize to Jiang Li!’

Jiang Li pointed a finger at Liu Qianqian. "But she called me a bitch earlier."

She then blinked innocently. "I really don’t like it when people call me a bitch. There’s always a price to pay for that."

Liu Guoqing almost choked. He exhaled sharply. "Then what do you want?"

Jiang Li shrugged. "I don’t want anything. After all, my assistant has already settled the score for me."

Although Zhou Jiawen didn’t know what had happened, seeing Jiang Li’s calm and nonchalant expression made her respect for the woman grow even deeper.

’She had Liu Qianqian beaten and got away with it scot-free. And now she’s even making Liu Guoqing grovel like this. She’s truly a role model for our time.’

’It’s true. No matter what you do, you need to have the power to back it up.’

Liu Guoqing’s hands, hanging by his sides, clenched into fists. "Must you really force the Liu Family into bankruptcy?"

Jiang Li smiled. "You can only blame yourself for being so aggressive."

If he hadn’t been so aggressive, she wouldn’t have gone so far as to bankrupt the Liu Family.

After all, there was no deep-seated hatred between them.

Shen Yugang took a deep breath. ’What did I just hear?’

’Bankruptcy!’

’And Jiang Li was the one who did it!!!’

’Suddenly, I’m so glad I defended Jiang Li just now.’

’If I hadn’t, my own fate would probably have been tragic.’

’I always thought my daughter-in-law was capable, but seeing her now, she’s clearly no simple person.’

’To bankrupt a publicly traded company so casually... you definitely can’t do that without some serious power.’

’Looks like I’ll have to hug Jiang Li’s thigh tightly from now on. Whatever she says, goes.’

’I have no idea what virtues or abilities Shen Yanzhi possesses to have earned Jiang Li’s favor. Our ancestors must truly be blessing us.’

’After the banquet ends, I have to go back and burn some incense for the ancestors.’

Jiang Li had no idea what Shen Yugang was thinking. Seeing Liu Guoqing’s ghastly pale face, empty eyes, and unsteady stance, she said, "Since I was the one who had Liu Qianqian beaten, I certainly can’t just stand by and do nothing."

She took a bank card out of her handbag. "There’s one million in this card. The PIN is eight eights. Consider it compensation for her."