A League of Legends match was underway in the gymnasium. The originally confirmed female commentator had been replaced by Su Xiaoyan, while Xiaolou hadn't shown up, apparently taking a break.

Xiao Cang and Feng Yu, who were chatting and laughing at the event, both sensed something was amiss. Xiao Cang, with her rich social experience, could vaguely sense something was amiss. Feng Yu, on the other hand, was a gold digger, constantly thanking and seducing her boss, Zhao An.

Although Zhao An played games and organized tournaments, he rarely came to the event. A busy man, he spent his free time playing with women and wouldn't come here at all.

"Why did Xiaolou take the day off for no reason?" Feng Yu was puzzled. Her nickname was Rita, and Feng Yu was her real name. Just like Xiao Cang, she was definitely not Xiao Cang; they were both stage names.

"I don't know. I asked, and she said she was feeling unwell and went home to rest." Xiao Cang frowned. She knew Xiao Lou had gone to headquarters, and when she left, her walk seemed unnatural. Perhaps she'd been sexually exploited!

Having worked her way through life, Xiao Cang immediately recognized Zhao An as a lecher, though he'd never shown any signs of lechery. Even if he did, she wouldn't be offended. Who doesn't like a rich, young, handsome man?

Rita's thoughts began to stir. She whispered, "Sister Cang, I heard there's a trip at the end of the year."

Xiao Cang knew, of course, but the list wouldn't be announced until tomorrow. "Yes, only those who have contributed to the company will go back. And only female employees. The male employees received a 500 yuan bonus."

What did this mean? It meant only female employees were on the trip. Would something strange happen?

While the scheming was still going on here, back in the office, Bai Qiuling was getting anxious.

After reviewing some of the information Zhao An had provided, she knew he had the technology to further refine and eventually develop a drug to treat leukemia. He also had other anti-cancer drugs—that was the key.

Cancer can't be cured, but it can prevent further progression. A bottle of medication lasts a month, but that costs ten thousand yuan a month.

This is the question: between life and money, which should one choose?

Ten thousand yuan isn't expensive, and cancer is inherently difficult to cure. If you can ensure the disease doesn't worsen, then there's a chance of cure. And even without treatment, medication can keep you alive—it's essentially spending money to prolong your life.

"How long will it take to develop your drug?" Bai Qiuling had no doubt Zhao An couldn't do it, even though Zhao An hadn't yet opened a pharmaceutical company.

"Does this have anything to do with you? It has nothing to do with you. Well, if you want to collaborate, maybe wait until I have a new idea." Zhao An's smile was lewd, clearly dangling an irresistible offer.

As for the company's affairs, Zhao An simply observed and didn't intervene. Although Qian Yuling hadn't moved in yet, she was already being managed remotely. They'd spent a fortune acquiring her, not just to fuck her, but also to manage the company.

"You!" Bai Qiuling suddenly laughed, looking at Zhao An, who was still grinning. "Do you know what kind of dilemma you'll face after taking Qian Yuling in?"

"Oh, I'd love to hear more." Zhao An took out a cigarette, sniffed it, and suddenly threw it over.

Bai Qiuling didn't disdain it. She lit it and took a deep breath. She quite liked the feeling. The rich aroma of medicinal herbs. "Qian Yuling was a very famous beauty in the previous generation. She had many suitors back then. The Qian family isn't one of the Four Great Families, but they're not weak either. The Four Great Families are just at the forefront in terms of strength, not necessarily invincible."

"I know. There are no eternal families, only eternal interests. I really want to hear how you slept with me!" Zhao An's fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, as if lost in thought.

"It's about persuasion, not forced conquest," Bai Qiuling corrected the other party. "The head of the Huang family, one of the four great families, once pursued Qian Yuling, but later gave up due to marriage. But that doesn't mean he's forgotten. Do you know why Qian Yuling has always been in charge of the southern business? It's because the northern business has been blocked by the Huang family!"

"You want to use your resources to force Qian Yuling to surrender, right? You didn't expect her to lead the Tang family to rise." Zhao An puffed out his cigarette and suddenly thought, "What should we do with those Koreans?"

"Shoot them, they deserve it. The next revenge is the Tang family's task; the other families won't intervene." Bai Qiuling was also led astray, seemingly still being controlled by the other party.

"Shouldn't we do something dramatic? Just let those Koreans ride on our heads and pee and shit?" Zhao An's words sounded rude, not at all like a refined person. It seemed as if everything he did in front of the camera was a facade, and now he was truly himself.

"Perhaps. Many families have partnerships with South Korea. Giving up their interests for a little face is simply unrealistic." Bai Qiuling clearly understood the ways of large families; the descendants of these families in Hengdu were rarely useless.

Being a small manager is fine. If you can't achieve great things, then just do the small things well.

"I see. That's why profit is paramount. So when there's enough profit, they'll even send their wives to clients' beds, right?" Zhao An's smile was a touch playful.

Bai Qiuling's eyes were both sad and calm. "This is inevitable, but it's real. Zhao An, one day you'll understand this helplessness and follow this path."

"No, for me, money is something I can give up at any time. Happiness and freedom are more important to me. These are external things. I've always been curious. After all this, what if my descendants can't do it?" Zhao An didn't think about it that long. His only thought now was to play with women, to play hard, to see beautiful mature women and young women get pregnant. That was the only sense of accomplishment. "You need to be careful of the Huang family. They're all perverts and despicable, even the women." Bai Qiuling narrowed her eyes slightly as she spoke of this, as if recalling something unhappy and unpleasant.

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