Chapter 0516

Lin Ran smiled and nodded, "Congratulations, brother."

Wu Zhishang was truly happy today. Ever since he decided to marry Zhang Xinyan, it seemed like the old wounds had finally healed.

Even if Zhao Miaomiao were to stand before him now, he really wouldn't feel anything anymore.

Zhang Xinyan lowered her head to look at Luo Yao, her eyes filled with admiration for her idol. "President Luo."

Luo Yao also nodded in mild surprise. "Mm, happy wedding."

Zhang Xinyan was stunned. Her idol was blessing her.

Just then, Shen Jingbing ran over, shouting loudly, "Big brother, big brother, why aren't you sitting at my table? I saved a seat for you."

Lin Ran waved his hand with a laugh. "It's all the same wherever I sit."

Wu Zhishang, holding Zhang Xinyan's hand, stood up. "Brother Lin, I'm going to go make the toast rounds."

Lin Ran nodded. Wu Zhishang and Zhang Xinyan walked up to Shen Jingbing. "Don't worry about that. Let's go make a toast together."

Shen Jingbing shot Wu Zhishang a dirty look. If Wu Zhishang weren't his superior, his big slap would have probably landed already.

The two couples went up on stage. Both Wu Zhishang and Shen Jingbing were locals, and many relatives and friends were present today. It was impossible for them to toast table by table, so they stood on stage preparing for a collective toast.

At that moment, Abu also returned. Seeing some elders had joined the table, he lowered his voice to report to Lin Ran.

"It's done. That Zhao Miaomiao won't have the courage to show up again."

Lin Ran nodded. "Uncle, Aunt, Yao Yao and I are heading back first."

Wu's father and mother were both taken aback. The banquet had just started.

Just then, Wu Zhishang and the others finished their toast and returned, only to find Lin Ran already standing up, ready to leave.

Wu Zhishang and Shen Jingbing voiced their confusion simultaneously. "Leaving so early?"

Lin Ran wore an expression that said it was only natural. "The blessings have been delivered, the gift money given, and even the hotel bill was waived for you. What more do you want?"

If he hadn't promised them earlier that he'd come back for the wedding, he might not have even shown up.

But it was worth the trip, at least he got to see a good show.

Wu Zhishang quickly shook his head. "That's not what I meant. I just wanted you to stay a bit longer."

Luo Yao's cold gaze swept over Wu Zhishang, and he immediately changed his tune.

"Rest is more important. Brother Lin, you two go ahead."

Shen Jingbing looked at Wu Zhishang with utter disdain. "Coward."

"Big brother, as the saying goes, a man should act like a man, even if his wife..." Shen Jingbing felt a chilling, murderous intent at this point.

"...even if his wife doesn't say anything, a man should still head home early. You go on ahead, big brother."

Wu Zhishang looked at Shen Jingbing with utter contempt. "Pussy."

Lin Ran laughed. These two were as good as ever at reading the room.

Leaving the banquet hall, they returned directly to the estate.

No golden nest or silver nest compares to one's own elegant diamond nest; no golden tree or silver tree compares to one's own luxurious mansion.

It's still most comfortable at home, where one can be all lovey-dovey with the wife without anyone disturbing them.

As soon as they arrived at Villa No. 1, Uncle Fu reported.

"Liu Meng just sent a message. Something happened over in Shanghai, and it might require the young lady's intervention to resolve."

Lin Ran frowned. They were on the verge of retirement; why couldn't things just stay quiet?

Luo Yao was also somewhat puzzled. She had already instructed that nothing short of a major disaster should disturb her life.

"Alright, I know. You may go."

After Uncle Fu left, she called Liu Meng.

"What happened in Shanghai?"

Liu Meng's voice came through the phone. "The family of Qi Chengwei, the general manager of the Shanghai region, found her. There was a conflict between them, specifically because of her relationship with Little Tong."

Luo Yao breathed a sigh of relief. So that was it. She thought it was something major.

"What did the Qi family say?"

"The Qi family is very dissatisfied with us now. They say we're using our influence to shield Qi Chengwei and are demanding we fire her. The Qi family is an old-established family from Sichuan, and we have quite a few project collaborations with them. I didn't dare make a decision on my own."

Luo Yao gave a disdainful smile. What did Luo Corporation firing or not firing an employee have to do with them?

"They dare say such things knowing our strength? You must remember, we don't go looking for trouble, but we absolutely never shy away from it. That Qi family from Sichuan is just an ordinary first-tier family, and they dare to order us around? Liu Meng, where has your backbone gone?"

"If you can't even protect your own subordinate, who will remain loyal to you in the future?"

Luo Yao's words were an awakening for Liu Meng.

Yes, ever since she took over Luo Corporation, she had been treading too carefully, even meticulously planning how to deal with the remnants of the Yu, Ai, and Zhang families, worrying about both official repercussions and opponents.

In reality, given Luo Corporation's current status and strength, they could completely suppress them into a life of barely surviving.

This time, when Qi Chengwei was found by her family, she actually considered whether to take a step back?

That wasn't Liu Meng's style at all.

She had vowed to become a woman like Luo Yao.

Luo Yao's voice continued over the phone, "I hope you can maintain your true self. Tell Qi Chengwei not to be afraid of the Qi family. If the Qi family dares to cause trouble for them, just impose sanctions directly."

"Understood." Liu Meng's reply was crisp. She had already come to her senses.

Why should someone with power make things hard for themselves?

Luo Yao could already sense Liu Meng's renewed vigor and didn't say more.

In the face of provocation, if you're not strong, you'll be bullied.

This principle applies to school, the workplace, society...

After hanging up, Luo Yao called Little Tong over.

"Your woman is being bullied in Shanghai. Go and face it together with her."

Little Tong was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "Thank you, Miss."

Just as he was about to leave, Luo Yao spoke up. "No need to come back."

Little Tong's steps froze instantly. He turned back, asking somewhat uncertainly, "What does the Miss mean?"

Lin Ran walked over and patted his shoulder. "It's time you had a home of your own. We've arranged a new job for you in Shanghai. You can go with peace of mind."

Little Tong lowered his head and suddenly knelt on the ground.

"Thank you, Miss and Young Master Lin, for making this possible."

As Lin Ran's personal bodyguard, the job was for many years. Letting him leave early was already the greatest reward for him.

After Little Tong left, Lin Ran and Luo Yao looked at each other and smiled.

With their backing, they believed Little Tong and Qi Chengwei's story would also have a relatively happy ending.

Their thoughts were correct. After Qi Chengwei received the "imperial pardon," she proceeded to rub the Qi family's face in the dirt.

The more the Qi family resisted, the harder Qi Chengwei struck.

Relying on Luo Yao's formidable influence, she stood atop the Qi family, metaphorically defecating and urinating on them, plunging the Qi family into crisis.

In just three days, the Qi family capitulated, actively seeking to mend relations with Qi Chengwei.