Although she was puzzled by Tong Yifeng’s insistence on holding a large number of Di’s securities, which strained the company’s cash flow—critical for a securities investment firm—she understood Tong Yitian’s intentions. From Jessica’s materials, she knew Tong Yitian aimed to use cash to cover stock market losses during the financial crisis. She could not let Tong Yifeng’s eight years of effort go to waste.
Just as she searched for a solution, Smith stood up with his gentle smile and said, “If someone is willing to inject it?”
His words caused an uproar in the venue. Amid the global financial crisis, who would invest money? Smith continued to smile as he took out a stack of project proposals from his briefcase and distributed them to all shareholders.
Suddenly, Tong Yitian shouted, “Di Consortium?”
Ou Xueman glanced at the proposal and fell silent. Although he promised not to appear in front of her again, she felt his presence everywhere.
“Yes, we are willing to inject capital into the consortium,” Smith responded gently.
The shareholders were instantly angry. Although Di was world-renowned, acquiring the company meant they would receive a considerable sum but lose management rights. The company’s promising future was the main reason they were willing to invest.
“Please do not worry…” Smith tried to explain, but as an outsider, he struggled to calm everyone down. The only person who could do that was Ou Xueman, or more precisely, Tong Yixuan’s identity.
“Grace, thank you for taking care of my brother all these years,” Ou Xueman said sincerely, touched by her affection for Tong Yifeng. She encouraged her, “If you really love someone, tell him that; otherwise, he may never know. Despite spending years in the UK, he remains a subtle Oriental at heart.”
A bitter smile appeared on Grace’s lips as she shook her head. “Useless. He does not love me, which I have long known.” To suppress her despair, she began to play with her hair.
Ou Xueman was slightly stunned.
She did not know that Tong Yifeng had someone he liked. Guilt arose as she realized she had been selfish this year, immersed in past grief and neglecting to care for others. Just as she was about to ask who Tong Yifeng liked, she noticed Grace’s serious expression.
