The Domineering Older Man Snatches His Cold And Aloof Wife - Chapter 8

In her heart, Lou Qingshuang pondered over it. Thinking about Liu Yu, she finally said with uncertainty, “How about we give it a try?”

Lou Qingshuang thought about it too, and finally said uncertainly, “How about going to give it a try?”

Since science couldn’t explain it, they might as well try metaphysics.

“I’m going to look up which temple or master is the best at cutting off bad karma!” Bai Wan was a woman of action. She immediately picked up her phone and started looking for guides. Along the way, she even called her father to ask about it, since he believed in this sort of thing, he was bound to know some experts.

Looking at her best friend who couldn’t wait to look up guides, Lou Qingshuang felt a bit touched. Once the warmth passed, she returned to her own research lab.

Currently, she was the only one who possessed access permissions to the lab, everyone else’s permissions had been suspended.

The researchers who worked alongside her had entered the investigation phase.

Ever since the plagiarism scandal broke out, anyone who had come into contact with the formulas and data was being investigated.

Lately, Bai Wan had also been conducting her own investigation, constantly reviewing the surveillance footage and privately searching for the person who had leaked the information.

Wanshuang’s salary and benefits were already considered excellent within the industry, and the atmosphere was great. Working here allowed everyone to focus single-mindedly on their own tasks. Everything was highly standardized, so no one wanted Wanshuang to collapse, and everyone was cooperating fully.

Nowadays, finding a good company was just too difficult.

Wanshuang rarely required overtime or encouraged toxic internal competition, making it an exceptionally wonderful company to work for.

After disinfecting herself and changing into a clean lab coat, Lou Qingshuang entered the lab to search for inspiration.

Since Xinyu wanted to cooperate with Wanshuang, they absolutely had to launch a new product. The efficacy of this new product had to be distinct from other products, something that could catch consumers’ eyes.

Ideally, it would also serve as their comeback masterpiece after the lawsuit.

If they could firmly grasp the olive branch extended by Xinyu this time, Wanshuang could leap forward several steps. This was truly meeting a benefactor.

Lou Qingshuang had no idea that the “benefactor” in her heart was entirely different from the “benefactor” she was imagining.

Lan Dai suddenly took action by releasing a documentary, drawing away the attention of many people.

By evoking consumers’ nostalgia, they successfully directed primary focus onto their own products.

Some sharp-witted individuals smelled something unusual in the air.

Lan Dai was clearly preparing two strings to their bow. Right now, they intended to capture people’s attention while simultaneously channeling all of it directly onto the products.

Various major fan accounts and influencers also began promoting nostalgia at the same time.

While the plagiarism matter was being fought out in court, public attention began shifting toward the products instead.

At the same time, consumers were growing visually fatigued by the ongoing plagiarism scandal.

Other topics on the trending search lists began appearing frequently.

“The trending searches Lan Dai bought recently are all about nostalgia. They are planning to play the emotional card. Could it be that they know they’re going to lose?” Bai Wan said, tapping her chin.

Lou Qingshuang was also paying close attention to Lan Dai’s movements. “Lan Dai wants to use nostalgia to awaken consumers’ memories.”

“There must be an expert behind Lan Dai who is advising them,” Lou Qingshuang said, frowning.

“The insider mole still hasn’t been caught. I’m afraid I will be the only one from our side interfacing with Xinyu’s team for the upcoming product research,” Lou Qingshuang said, lifting her gaze to look at Bai Wan.

“Let’s just interface normally. We shouldn’t let outsiders think that our Wanshuang is too petty. This time, Xinyu’s contract outlines a clear division of labor for the joint product development. At the same time, we can learn from Xinyu’s team experience,” Bai Wan said.

A week later, Xinyu officially signed the contract with Wanshuang.

At the same time, Lou Qingshuang received an invitation. The Chairman of Xinyu Group wanted to invite her to dinner to learn more about Wanshuang’s future development plans.

Although Lou Qingshuang was a bit surprised, she still accepted the invitation. She remembered that the head of Xinyu was an older Omega who was very stern and possessed a strong sense for fashion.

“The time is scheduled for next Tuesday. Please arrive on time for the appointment,” the personnel from Xinyu’s interfacing team said.

“Alright,” Lou Qingshuang agreed.

After Lou Qingshuang, Bai Wan, and Qin Nan saw off the people from Xinyu, the three of them decided to celebrate privately.

“It’s finally done.” Qin Nan took a large gulp of champagne, her eyes filled with exhaustion.

Bai Wan had been running around even more, talking to distributors everywhere and offering reassurance over and over until her mouth was completely dry.

“Shuangshuang, do you need me to drive you there next Tuesday?” Bai Wan asked, unbuttoning her white blazer.

“No need, my assistant can drive me,” Lou Qingshuang declined with a smile. Right at that moment, a call came from Shen Yue.

The moment Bai Wan saw Shen Yue’s caller ID, her eyebrows began dancing as she teased Lou Qingshuang.

“Yueyue, why are you calling at this hour?” Lou Qingshuang spoke softly to Shen Yue, a gentle warmth appearing between her brows.

“I missed you, so I called. By the way, I’ll be coming to Lu City next Tuesday to stay for a night. Let’s go out on a date,” Shen Yue invited with great anticipation.

“Next Tuesday?” Lou Qingshuang found herself in a difficult position.

“What’s wrong? Are you busy next Tuesday?” Shen Yue’s disappointed voice traveled through the phone.

“There’s a very important business dinner next Tuesday that involves Wanshuang’s future,” Lou Qingshuang told Shen Yue the truth, hoping she wouldn’t be upset.

Shen Yue remained silent for several seconds before slowly saying, “Then should I just go straight to your house in the evening and wait for you to come back? Or should I pick you up?”

“Just wait for me at home. Mom has mentioned missing you a few times already,” Lou Qingshuang said lightly, steering the conversation away from the awkward topic.

“I miss Auntie quite a bit too. I brought back some good health supplements for her this time. When I get back, I’ll give them to Auntie Wu so she can stew them,” Shen Yue said, her tone carrying a hint of mystery as she kept the specifics a secret.

“Alright,” Lou Qingshuang responded with a smile.

The two didn’t chat for long before Shen Yue had to get back to work.

Looking at the disconnected call screen, Lou Qingshuang sighed.

“What did Shen Yue say to make you look so melancholy?” Bai Wan looked curiously at her friend who had walked back into the room.

“She’s coming back next Tuesday,” Lou Qingshuang spread her hands.

“The timing is quite a coincidence, it completely clashed. You’ll have to make it up to her big time next time,” Bai Wan nudged Lou Qingshuang with a smirk.

“Stop it,” Lou Qingshuang said, entirely helpless against her friend.

When next Tuesday arrived, Lou Qingshuang dressed up elegantly and headed to the restaurant mentioned in the invitation, which turned out to be a highly private club.

Under the guidance of the server, Lou Qingshuang arrived at the door of the private room. The moment she pushed the door open, the smile on her face vanished instantly. She even took half a step back to double-check the room name, there was no mistake.

Frost seemed to freeze over Lou Qingshuang’s face. Her right hand tightly gripped the doorknob, completely unwilling to step inside.

“Miss Lou, please come in and take a seat,” Liu Yu sat in the host seat with a smile on her face. A charming and composed radiance rippled through her eyes, making it very easy for people to instinctively develop a favorable impression of her.

This time, Liu Yu was not wearing a suit. Instead, she wore a low-key, classic woolen overcoat, which caused the intimidating aura around her to soften significantly.

Lou Qingshuang gripped the doorknob tightly before finally letting go and gently closing the door behind her. Striving to maintain her composure, she spoke, “I didn’t expect Xinyu to be a subsidiary of the Liu Corporation.”

“Not exactly. It is the life’s work of my mother.” Liu Yu elegantly and urbanely poured a cup of tea for Lou Qingshuang.

Lou Qingshuang glanced at it, picking it up politely just to catch its aroma. “An excellent Pu’er tea.”

“Rest assured, nothing has been added to it. I would never resort to such despicable methods.” This sentence from Liu Yu could be considered an answer to the question written all over Lou Qingshuang’s face when they met.

“Meeting you today is merely to discuss the future development of Wanshuang Company, and at the same time, to understand your thoughts regarding product research and development.” Liu Yu maintained an entirely professional demeanor on the surface, leaving Lou Qingshuang, who wanted to walk out with no choice but to sit down.

She couldn’t afford to be willful right now. If the cooperation between Xinyu and Wanshuang fell through, Wanshuang Company would go down with it.

What a sophisticated and calculating method.

Liu Yu: Just another day of relying on my brains to get a meal with my wife.

Lou Qingshuang: What a shameless person!