The Domineering Older Man Snatches His Cold And Aloof Wife - Chapter 7

Liu Yu withdrew her gaze from Lou Qingshuang’s exhausted face, hoping she would seize this opportunity as the vehicle drove away…

Suddenly receiving an invitation for collaboration, Lou Qingshuang and Bai Wan were completely bewildered. At this time, they still didn’t know that Xinyu…

Lou Qingshuang was also mulling it over in her mind. Thinking about Liu Yu, she finally said uncertainty, “How about we give it a try?”

Liu Yu withdrew her gaze from Lou Qingshuang’s exhausted face, and the vehicle drove away from the area.

Lou Qingshuang had ultimately left her car parked there, taking a taxi home after buying the cake.

She never expected that the vehicle would actually belong to Liu Yu. Recalling the luxury brand of that car, Lou Qingshuang felt a sharp pang of distress over her savings, her insurance might not fully cover the damages.

Upon arriving home, she saw her mother chatting with the caregiver. “Mom, Auntie Wu, I’m back. I brought some sugar free mini cakes for you both,” Lou Qingshuang said, a smile gracing her face as she brushed aside her exhaustion.

Auntie Wu, who was helping Lou Qingshuang’s mother walk, looked up with a cheery, beaming smile. “Welcome back, Ms. Lou.”

“I came back to spend some time with Mom.” Lou Qingshuang set down the mini cakes and stepped forward to help support her mother as they walked slowly.

Lou’s mother was very ill, a severe condition that required slow, careful nursing.

Supporting her mother and feeling her emaciated hand, Lou Qingshuang gripped it tightly in her palm, as if doing so would keep her mother from slipping away.

Shen Qiao patted her hand, looking at her daughter with maternal affection, and said softly, “I’m fine. You should just focus on your own business.”

“I’m already done with my work. I came back to keep you company,” Lou Qingshuang said, resting her head on her mother’s shoulder.

“Then go take a nap.” Heartbroken, Shen Qiao stroked the dark circles under her daughter’s eyes. How many days had she stayed up late this time?

If it weren’t for her, why would Shuangshuang have to push herself so hard?

“It’s fine. I’ll sit with you for a bit before going to rest.” Resting against her mother’s shoulder, Lou Qingshuang didn’t want to move at all.

She was too exhausted. Only by leaning on her mother’s shoulder could she feel a sense of relief.

Shen Qiao took her daughter to sit on the sofa, sharing the mini cakes with Auntie Wu.

“Ma’am, this flavor is wonderful!” Auntie Wu, who had taken the matcha flavored cake, quickly ate a couple more bites. It was truly delicious, sweet but not greasy, with a refreshing texture.

“Really? Let me try it too.” Shen Qiao picked up the type of cake her late husband used to love the most and placed a satisfying bite into her mouth. “Mmm, it really is delicious.”

The two of them ate slowly, while Lou Qingshuang drifted off to sleep against the sofa without even realizing it.

Even in her sleep, that female Alpha who had abruptly broken into her dreams appeared again, asking her with a smile if she had made up her mind.

Lou Qingshuang rolled her eyes. In a manner far from elegant but highly gratifying, she kicked out at her, causing the woman to vanish from her dream.

By the time Lou Qingshuang woke up, her mood had improved, and night had fallen.

Auntie Wu was currently massaging Shen Qiao’s meridians to make her more comfortable.

Lifting the thin blanket off herself, Lou Qingshuang looked down at her wrinkled clothes. She returned to her room to change before walking over to her mother’s room, finding her dozing off with a faint smile on her face.

“Auntie Wu, you can go straight to rest later. I’ll sleep with Mom tonight.” Lou Qingshuang knew Auntie Wu worked hard, so she wanted her to have a good night’s rest and unwind.

Auntie Wu raised her round face, which carried a vibrant, festive energy that instantly put anyone at ease. “Alright, then. I’ve finished handling all of the Mistress’s needs. Ms. Lou, you’ll just need to help her up if she needs to use the restroom tonight.”

“Okay,” Lou Qingshuang replied. She headed straight to the bathroom, soaking for half an hour to relieve the stress built up in her body.

Lou Qingshuang slipped into a silver camisole nightgown and threw a sleep robe over it, her porcelain white legs occasionally peeking through the hem of the robe.

After blowing her hair dry and giving it a nourishing treatment, she finally prepared to head to bed.

Liu Yu sat by the floor to ceiling window holding a glass of tequila. Only a single small lamp was lit in the low-profile, minimalist room. Sitting by the window and slowly sipping her liquor, she recalled the person she had encountered today.

Liu Yu took a light sip. The flavor evolved in her mouth, carrying a sharp spiciness and an enchanting complexity. Just like Lou Qingshuang, the aftertaste lingered.

With a profound smile on her face, Liu Yu finished her drink under the dim, warm amber glow of the lamp.

The light was turned off, and Liu Yu went to sleep.

Three days later, Wanshuang Company officially held its first negotiation meeting with Xinyu Group regarding their collaboration.

Wanshuang Company formally filed a countersuit against Lan Dai Company. At the same time, they released clear, factual evidence on the internet, including but not limited to Lou Qingshuang’s experimental timeline and progress.

They had already submitted the complete, original data and R&D logs to the court.

The lawsuit between the two parties was scheduled to go to trial next month. Because the evidence provided was sufficiently clear, no additional extensions were required.

LanDai had never expected Lou Qingshuang to still possess the original data. Although they had forged their own, hadn’t they been told that the original data had been completely wiped?

Zhu Rui called her insider, raging furiously into the phone, “Didn’t you say the original data was gone?!”

The other side remained silent for a good while before replying, “I did indeed destroy it.”

“Then what is this stuff that just popped out?” Zhu Rui asked, her face darkened with rage.

“I’ll look into it further. On your end, get prepared to drag out the trial period.” The person hung up immediately after speaking.

Sitting behind her desk, Zhu Rui took a deep puff of her cigar. Lan Dai had been on a downward slope for the past few years. She lowered her head and ran her fingers through her hair, falling into deep thought.

If worst came to worst, she could just sell Lan Dai. The money she had made by now was already more than enough.

The chairperson of Lan Dai Group, now over fifty years old, began to harbor thoughts of retreat.

She also knew that this time, they would either fight a winning battle to turn things around, or Lan Dai would sink into oblivion or perhaps pass into someone else’s hands.

Lan Dai possessed a complete R&D laboratory as well as fully equipped processing plants. Upon second thought, Zhu Rui was still reluctant to part with it.

At the same time, she ordered her subordinates to produce a documentary showcasing Lan Dai’s complete laboratory and manufacturing facilities. Once this documentary was released, it evoked nostalgia in countless people.

After all, Lan Dai was a brand that had accompanied many people through several decades. Although its target audience and consumer base had diminished, those people hadn’t entirely forgotten it.

Lou Qingshuang, Bai Wan, and Qin Nan were all watching this documentary together.

It had to be said that the people at Lan Dai certainly knew how to play their cards.

By riding the wave to generate another surge of hype for Lan Dai, Wanshuang’s newly recovered public reputation was smashed to pieces once again.

The three women exchanged glances and could only rub their temples. “Let’s just wait for the court’s verdict,” Bai Wan said, sounding somewhat melancholy.

“Wanshuang has weathered many storms, it will only get better.”

“Xinyu Company wants to collaborate with us on commercial packaging and product R&D. We are currently negotiating the specifics of the partnership. If it goes through, it’s going to be hard work for you, President Lou,” Qin Nan shared a piece of good news.

Lou Qingshuang nodded. “It’s all in a day’s work.”

After chatting for a bit, Qin Nan took her leave. Lou Qingshuang leaned back against Bai Wan’s sofa. “My car is still at the Shuyu Cake Shop. Have an assistant drive it back for me.” She handed the car keys to Bai Wan.

“Sure.” Taking the keys, Bai Wan recalled something even more distressing.

“Hey babe, has that person contacted you?” Bai Wan tilted her chin upward. Lou Qingshuang instantly understood her meaning.

Lou Qingshuang frowned as she recalled their encounter yesterday. “Don’t tell me she actually contacted you?” Bai Wan’s eyes widened.

“No, not that. It’s just that I ran into her yesterday at Shuyu, and I even crashed into her car,” Lou Qingshuang said with a frown.

“Huh? I’m telling you, it feels like there’s some kind of destiny between you two,” Bai Wan smacked her lips and said, propping her arms on the desk. To think they ran into each other and even had a car accident.

“This is an ill fate, and it needs to be severed,” Lou Qingshuang said decisively.

“Also, regarding the insurance issue, help me process the claim. I’ll make up for whatever amount falls short,” Lou Qingshuang added.

“No problem. Shuangshuang, do you think we should go to a temple to pray and worship, just to sever this ill fate of yours?” Bai Wan thought about the recent string of events, it really seemed like everything started going downhill the moment she encountered Liu Yu.