Wen Qianyi didn't expect them to extend such an invitation, but this concept was something she had just come across. Even if she could accept it, she still couldn't do it. Seeing their enthusiasm and Li Yan's expectation, she was startled and quickly waved her hands, saying, "No need to be polite, just enjoy yourselves! It's none of my business..."

Hardly had she finished speaking before she quickly ran out.

The three of them looked at each other, and Li Yan sincerely said, "Thank you, Mirai and Kui. No matter what happens in the future, I will always remember the happy days we spent together!"

They both moved to Li Yan's side, saying, "Same here!"

...

After Wen Qianyi's intrusion, they knew to lock the door well, but they still didn't dare to go overboard.

After Shiroyama Gou returned, he arranged many things with Inoue Hideichiro, some of which required him to make phone calls personally to resolve. The complete layout and the confrontation with Sano Takashi kept him busy all afternoon.

At dinner time, everyone finally gathered together. Shiroyama Gou, with seriousness and solemnity, bowed and toasted to Li Yan, thanking him for saving his life.

After the formalities and thanks, Shiroyama Gou seriously said, "You all roughly know about the situation. Our finance minister attempted to seize control of the company, which is a personal grievance between him and me. I won't go into the details. Next, the company will undergo several days of rectification, and Sano Takashi might counterattack. I need to prepare for this anew and won't have the time to look after everyone. Therefore, I have decided to arrange for someone to take you to Jiangyue Road tomorrow morning for a few days of relaxation, and only return when everything here has settled down."

Upon hearing Matsushima Kui's translation, Wen Qianyi frowned slightly. They were here on a business trip, not for leisure. Staying in D City for a few days was understandable, but going to Jiangyue Road for fun was a bit over the top.

As the chairman, Shiroyama Gou was naturally adept at reading expressions and quickly saw through her concerns, explaining, "Your company's board chairman, Mr. Zhang Tianyi, and I share a common belief. Paradise Group plans to expand into the Beihai Country and Li Country, and we also wish to further develop in Yun Country. Overall, we're strategic partners. Although Miss Zhang is currently in charge, nothing changes our friendship. Previously, when Mirai came to Yun Country, your side hosted her so well, which made me very relieved and honored. This time, you've saved my life, making me even more grateful...

Therefore, regarding the cooperation between our two companies, I am very much in favor of progressing with substantive discussions and quickly implementing them! But please understand my difficulties. I need to first put my company in order, expel the bad elements. Once you return from your trip, we can calmly discuss cooperation."

What he said was sincere and made sense. The current situation in Shinohara Corporation, even if not at the point where everyone felt insecure, was undoubtedly turbulent. As the chairman, he had to quell the rebellion before moving on to other things.

"The chairman's words make sense. We are grateful for your hospitality and will respectfully accept your arrangement."

Shinohara Mirai and Matsushima Kui were also very happy about this, as at least Li Yan could stay a few more days, and everyone could have fun together.

"Now, we will host you..."

...

After dinner, the girls discussed what to do in Jiangyue Road, while Li Yan was invited by Shiroyama Gou to his study.

After being served tea, Shiroyama Gou thanked him once again. However, without Matsushima Kui translating, he could only use simple Yun language to express thanks and communicate in international language.

"Mr. Li is truly a pillar of strength. According to Mirai, you only arrived yesterday at noon, and after receiving the request for help, you executed the rescue quietly, which truly impresses me. My bodyguard Kawada, alas..."

"Is Mr. Kawada alright?" Seeing him sigh and not seeing Kawada, Li Yan suspected that guy might have been taken out.

"He's fine. Kawada has ample courage but lacks wisdom. After being set up and confined, he was the first to be sent off, and he actually believed a message from me and went abroad." Shiroyama Gou smiled bitterly, yet he was gratified to have a loyal subordinate like him.

"Glad to hear he's okay. However, to my understanding, Sano Takashi doesn't seem to have a strong underworld background, and given that you were confined right next door to his home, he didn't use an overly aggressive approach but rather encroached step by step. For such a person, even without precautions, you shouldn't have been so easily confined, right?" Li Yan said, somewhat skeptical.

Shiroyama Gou immediately looked guilty, hesitating for a moment, before saying with a repentant expression: "This matter... I intended to bury it in my heart. Since Mr. Li asked, I will say. Sano Takashi only tempted me, and I... made a mistake."

Li Yan was a bit surprised and smiled, "Could it be a honey trap?"

Shiroyama Gou slowly nodded, "You could say that. That time Sano Takashi invited me for a meal, and a beautiful lady accompanied us. Afterwards, he left, giving me an opportunity. Since I haven't remarried, and that lady was quite attractive and seemed willing, I ended up making a mistake... Later, Sano Takashi appeared, saying she was his wife, and he was furious..."

"He then took me to that place to discuss how to resolve the matter. Eventually, he confined me there, using my phone to relay fake orders and using email to confuse Inoue and others. When there were files that required my signature, he would personally bring them over. Of course, I wouldn't sign. At that time, he threatened me with Mirai's life, saying he could kill her anytime. After the threat, he sent his wife to take documents for signing again..."

Seeing him embarrassed to continue, Li Yan understood that Sano Takashi used his wife for public relations effects, utilizing threats combined with seductive allure, repeatedly forcing Shiroyama Gou to comply and submit.

A person, for power and profit, could let his wife do such things? Truly despicable. But Li Yan remained skeptical, perhaps she was just a high-class escort pretending to be his wife. Regardless, her ability to continually make Shiroyama Gou err—despite later threats indicating no choice—testified to her fitting his type.

"Now that I've said it, I feel a bit relieved, but I ask that you don't tell Mirai. I don't want her to know her father has such a disgraceful side. Please..." Shiroyama Gou bowed solemnly to Li Yan.

As for his mistake, using Jackie Chan's words, it's a mistake men make, Li Yan, as an outsider, found it inappropriate to comment and promised not to tell Mirai anything.

"Thank you very much. I wonder what Mr. Li thinks of Mirai?"

"Hm? She's great, very cute, beautiful, and sensible. This time, to save you, she analyzed quietly by herself, endured patiently, and then sought my help. Truly impressive."

Hearing Li Yan's praise, Shiroyama Gou seemed gratified, then sighed, "I only have one daughter, whom I cherish dearly. She will inherit my business in the future. She... After returning from Yun Country last time, she liked you. Just on the way back in the car, most of what she said was about you, speaking highly of your capabilities, hoping I'd help your company, letting you excel at work..."

Li Yan felt a bit ashamed. His role was somewhat akin to a male public relations figure with Mirai, and he wasn't very clear on the actual cooperation matters, yet Mirai was helping nonetheless. Fortunately, he had helped them greatly this time, avoiding a debt of gratitude.

"Even though I've only just met you, I genuinely think you're remarkable. Earlier, I shared my scandal with you to express that I trust you!" Shiroyama Gou said seriously.

"Thank you very much."

"Since you like Mirai, and she likes you, I won't oppose it. I'll support you wholeheartedly to marry Mirai, become my son-in-law, and I'll pass my business to you! I hope this time you can stay, or after handling some matters, return to Beihai Country to develop. In Paradise Group, you're a manager. When you join Shinohara, I'll make you start from a section chief, then gradually nurture you until you become president, or even chairman!"

"Haha..."

Shiroyama Gou, seeing Li Yan start laughing, also laughed heartily: "Haha... Let's toast with tea as wine! Cheers!"

...

Wen Qianyi realized Li Yan was missing and learned he was called to Shiroyama Gou's study. Feeling suspicious, she knew this old expert had sharp judgment. Perhaps he could see Li Yan's lack of concern or understanding about the company projects, maybe discussing some key cooperation matters with him first. If so, approaching the issue would make future negotiations very passive for her.

So, using an excuse, she went to the study door, planning to find a reason to get Li Yan out to prevent him from facing the old fox alone.

However, just as she reached the door, she vaguely heard Shiroyama Gou's impassioned voice: "...Marry Mirai, become my son-in-law, and I'll pass my business to you! ... Starting from a section chief, then gradually nurturing you until you become president, or even chairman!"

Originally thinking Shiroyama Gou wanted to leverage Li Yan's lack of business expertise to first settle some critical cooperation projects. Unexpectedly, he was talking about recruiting a son-in-law! With such great terms, wouldn't it perfectly meet the unambitious, freeloading Li Yan's desires? Plus, for him, there's also Matsushima Kui, practically a buy-one-get-one offer; how could he refuse?

Sure enough, she soon heard Li Yan's hearty laughter, followed by the old man's laughter, as the two toasted and celebrated together, making her leave furiously! (To be continued, for more updates, please log in to www.qidian.com, support authour, support legitimate reading!)

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