Chu Lingzhi smiled faintly, saying nothing, and didn't even glance at the man beside her. In a setting like this, she didn't need to ask to know why they had called her out. They simply wanted to introduce her to Cai Quanjun, the general manager of RU International Group.
When she received Chu Mengling's call that morning, she knew they had an ulterior motive. In truth, she could have completely ignored them. But she wanted to see what scheme they were cooking up involving her. As it turned out, they were setting her up with a man.
"Lingzhi, how have you been lately?" Chu Jianjue asked, his face radiating a fatherly kindness. "Fine," Chu Lingzhi replied with a forced smile. Since leaving that household, her life had been nothing short of wonderful and exciting.
Li Meirong forced herself to smile warmly, though inwardly she was bitter at how Chu Lingzhi had grown more beautiful and radiant. "I'm relieved to hear you're doing well," Chu Jianjue said with a laugh, his gaze shifting nervously.
"Lingzhi, no matter how well you're living now, you're still an unmarried mother. You'll face judgment and discrimination from others," Li Meirong said, putting on a concerned, motherly tone.
"No one has given me judgmental looks," Chu Lingzhi replied. Apart from them, she had never faced such stares. As long as her son was happy and she could be with him, she didn't care about anyone's opinions.
"Look, you're not getting any younger. It's time to find a boyfriend and get married." Hearing this, Chu Lingzhi smiled, her demeanor calm and her smile so stunning that even the luxurious room seemed to dim. She looked at Li Meirong with an expression that said, "Go on," her gaze indifferent.
Cai Quanjun noticed the coldness in her beautiful eyes but still found her as enchanting as a celestial being. His eyes gleamed, and he nearly drooled. Staring at her flawless, fair neck, he couldn't help but let his imagination run wild. Sitting so close, the aroma of the dishes on the table couldn't mask the faint, refreshing scent emanating from her. The fragrance made his body heat up. His gaze boldly roamed over her face, neck, and chest...
Seeing this, Chu Jianjue breathed a quiet sigh of relief. If Cai Quanjun was interested in Chu Lingzhi, everything would be easy to negotiate. Li Meirong, observing this, felt a smug satisfaction and began scheming in her mind.
"Lingzhi, Quanjun is young, accomplished, and handsome. You two are a perfect match." Chu Lingzhi calmly glanced at Cai Quanjun. He was indeed handsome, but the way he looked at women carried a lecherous quality that was deeply off-putting.
"Lingzhi, if you agree to marry me, I promise the Chu Corporation won't go bankrupt," Cai Quanjun suddenly said. Chu Lingzhi's smile faded, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly. What did the Chu Corporation's bankruptcy or survival have to do with her?
"Lingzhi, if you say yes, I'll ensure all RU Group's orders go to the Chu Corporation. And don't worry, I'll treat our son with utmost care," Cai Quanjun added, seeing her unmoved.
Chu Lingzhi laughed inwardly. She looked at him coolly and said, "He's my son, not yours." Then she slowly turned her head and calmly fixed her gaze on Chu Jianjue. "Is the Chu Corporation about to go bankrupt?"
Chu Jianjue's eyes flickered. "We're having cash flow issues. If we can secure RU's big order, we can get a thirty percent deposit upfront." That thirty percent deposit would keep the Chu Corporation afloat for several months. After a few months, when the delivery date arrived, the full payment would be deposited into the Chu Corporation's account. That would save the company. Chu Jianjue looked at Chu Lingzhi. If she got together with Cai Quanjun, a long-term partnership between Chu and RU would be no problem.
Chu Lingzhi remained composed as she looked at Chu Jianjue. "Whether the Chu Corporation gets the big order depends on me?"