Transmigrated as the Chongxi Wife of a Critically Ill Young Lady - Chapter 56

Chapter 56

The meeting was a remote conference, and the relevant senior executives from the headquarters were reporting on the whole situation.

Jiwanching listened meticulously, her lips pursed. Some of them were old clients they had cooperated with for a long time, and some were new clients they had been talking to recently. There were no problems with the processes, so why would they suddenly terminate their cooperation?

She was deep in thought. It seemed she suddenly realized something, and Cen Xia did too. She leaned into her ear and whispered, “Sister, could it be…”

Jiwanching nodded, then raised her hand.

“Did all the terminated contracts belong to B&Bs?”

The person in charge replied, “Yes.”

She asked again.

“Where did those clients go? Were they taken over by private contractors or did they partner with other companies?”

“We don’t know. The clients refuse to reveal any information.”

Jiwanching nodded.

“Got it.”

She then looked at Tang Shaoyun.

“Check the Jiang Corporation’s capital flow.”

Tang Shaoyun quickly searched, found the results, and said, “It’s the Jiang Corporation.”

Jiwanching’s fingertips landed on the keyboard. She quickly browsed and looked at the layout of the scenic area. Because it was a mountainous area, most people chose to stay in B&Bs to experience the local culture, and many luxury hotels were empty.

She filtered through the Ji Corporation’s partner hotels. None of them were on the list. She raised her hand to ask.

“Didn’t you prepare a second plan? The hotels nearby are empty. Why not cooperate with them?”

The person in charge looked awkward for a moment and said, “The hotels belong to a former senior executive of the Ji Corporation.”

He just said a little, but Jiwanching immediately understood. These people were probably forced out by Mrs. Ji using underhanded methods back then. Even if they were facing bankruptcy, it was impossible for them to choose to cooperate with their old company, especially since the Ji Corporation was in a crisis. They probably hoped it would collapse sooner rather than later.

Jiwanching thought for a moment and raised her hand.

“Whose hotels are they?”

“Liu Jiming,” the person in charge added. “He won’t cooperate with us!”

Jiwanching nodded, paused for half a second, and raised her hand.

“Prepare a second plan. I will personally handle the offline business.”

Everyone was stunned. Tang Shaoyun’s gaze immediately fell on her. “General Manager Ji…”

Cen Xia was also a little worried, but if her sister had made up her mind to go herself, she would support her, even if she knew her body couldn’t handle it.

After the meeting, everyone dispersed. Jiwanching, with her exhausted body, was organizing the documents. Tang Shaoyun was still in the conference room and wouldn’t leave.

“Miss…”

Jiwanching looked up at him, her eyes sharp.

Tang Shaoyun swallowed the words he had organized and stood up straight.

She raised her hand.

“Is there nothing else you can do in the conference room?”

Tang Shaoyun was speechless. He stood still. The back and forth travel would be tough on her, and her body definitely couldn’t handle it. If anything happened to her on the way, he would surely be lectured by Yan Shuang. He didn’t want to be lectured, and he didn’t want her to risk her life for the company. The Tang family had promised Ji Jinlan that they would protect her no matter what.

Jiwanching closed her laptop, put it in Cen Xia’s hand, and rolled her wheelchair out, directly bypassing the tall man in front of her.

Tang Shaoyun followed her. “Miss…”

Cen Xia turned around. “Brother Tang, you go get busy. Sister is not as weak as you think. I’ll always be by her side. Don’t worry!”

Her Wanqing was stronger than anyone else. The Ji Corporation was in a crisis, and when she needed to show up, she wouldn’t back down. The decision she had made wouldn’t be easily changed. Since that was the case, she would stand behind her, support her, and encourage her until the crisis was over and the company was back on track.

Tang Shaoyun didn’t follow them anymore. Jiwanching returned to her office. Dr. Yan was waiting inside. Seeing them come back, he didn’t say anything but quietly prepared the medication. She had just gotten a fever-reducing shot not long ago, and now he was injecting another liquid with an unknown effect into her body.

Jiwanching took a moment to recover before she could clearly see everything around her.

Cen Xia helped her with the hair on her forehead and asked, “Sister, should we go home? And pack?”

Yan Shuang paused his movements of tidying his medical bag. He said coldly, “Going where?”

Cen Xia said, “On a business trip.”

Yan Shuang “mhmm”-ed, showing no expression. The three of them went home to pack.

…

At the Jiang family’s hospital, Xiao Li reported the progress to the old man in a very low voice.

Jiang He twisted her body on the hospital bed and listened with her ear turned. She only vaguely heard something about B&Bs and hotels, and then she heard a place name. Being smart, she roughly guessed what was going on.

Jiang Yiye asked in a low voice, “Have you found out who instructed the drugging?”

Xiao Li shook his head. “Not yet. The police are following up, but it shouldn’t be Ji Teng.”

Jiang He couldn’t help herself and said, “Then it must be Ji Yanqing. That woman is crazy!”

Jiang Yiye turned around, his eyes staring at her with a deep gaze.

Jiang He fell silent and hid her head under the quilt.

Jiang Yiye said to Xiao Li, “Go and investigate that Ji Yanqing. Whose child is she? She can become an heir, and to achieve her goal, she dares to drag my Jiang family into this!”

Most people were a little wary of the Jiang family. Even Ji Teng and Shi Renying didn’t dare to openly oppose the Jiang family. This could mean either the person was foolish, or she had a more powerful backer. He was worried it was the latter.

Xiao Li received the instruction and left. The grandfather and granddaughter were alone in the room again.

Jiang Yiye walked back and forth in front of the bed with his hands behind his back.

Jiang He pulled the quilt back a little, leaving a small gap, and peeked at him.

Jiang Yiye turned around, and their eyes met.

Jiang He giggled and called out, “Grandpa.” Her voice was very sweet.

Jiang Yiye said, “What can I do for you, General Manager Jiang?” He was secretly very happy.

Jiang He acted spoiled. “Grandpa, I want to drink some lemon water. The one you made with honey and fragrant lemons yesterday. It was so good!”

She had a strong constitution, and with the old man constantly watching over her, her body recovered quickly. Her throat was not as hoarse as before. When she acted spoiled, her voice was sweet and charming, completely different from her usual dominant, young CEO persona. She looked very soft and tender.

Jiang Yiye’s heart almost melted. He kept a straight face, took a fragrant lemon, and went to the restroom to wash it for her. It was the last lemon. He then called the staff to send more over and also asked someone to find some local honey.

When Jiang He saw him leave, she quickly sent a message to Cen Xia, telling her that if the Ji Corporation’s offline hotels were monopolized by the old man, she could try to continue cooperating with Qin Songyang.

That old fox, Qin Songyang, had been completely taken by the young General Manager Jiang since they signed the contract last time. He now obeyed her every command.

After that, Jiang He gave the old fox an order, saying that if the Ji Corporation wanted to cooperate again, they could continue to sign the agreement.

When the old man came back with the lemon water, she had just hidden her phone. She looked at the lemon slices in the cup in his hand with a mischievous expression.

He put the lemon water on the bedside table, pulled up a small stool, and sat down to feed her with a straw.

Jiang He took a small sip and widened her eyes exaggeratedly. “Wow, the lemon water Grandpa made is so good.”

Jiang Yiye said, “Stop flattering me and don’t try to pull any tricks on me. I’m not falling for it!”

But the smile at the corner of his eye couldn’t be hidden.

Jiang He pursed her lips, looking wronged.

Jiang Yiye’s heart softened. He really loved this child. The more time he spent with her in the past two days, the more he couldn’t bear to see her unhappy. He even regretted leaving her alone abroad when she was so young.

Jiang He drank a little, leaving a wet stain on the corner of her mouth.

Jiang Yiye used his calloused thumb to wipe it off. He said in a cold voice, “You’re so old, and you can’t even drink water properly. You’re just a trouble to me.”

Jiang He felt her heart warm. She felt that being sick this time was worth it. Grandpa had never taken care of her like this. She only remembered him holding her hand when she was a child. When he sent her abroad, he even had his subordinates put her on the plane. When she came back, he didn’t come to pick her up.

Since she took over the Ji Corporation’s smart IoT business, he had always left her alone. They were both busy with their own things and rarely saw each other, not even for a casual meal.

It wasn’t until she was framed this time that he rushed over in a hurry. The anxiety, the rushing around, and the willingness to risk the entire Jiang Corporation to get justice for her filled her years of longing and fantasies for family love.

When the old man saw Jiang He lost in thought, he thought he had said something too harsh. He panicked inside, but his face remained expressionless. He put the lemon water on the cabinet and reached out to pull the quilt over her.

Jiang He suddenly sat up and buried her head in his arms. She was a little nervous, and her thin body was very tense.

The old man was caught off guard by the hug. He was stunned, and his big hand trembled in the air several times. In the end, he couldn’t resist and placed it on her back.

Jiang He’s heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally felt at ease. Grandpa was just harsh with his words, but he still couldn’t bear to see her sad. She tried to take advantage of him and mumbled in a muffled voice, “I miss Grandpa. I’ve missed you all these years, even when I was abroad. Everyone has family who loves them, but I don’t. I want to go home. I want to be by Grandpa’s side.”

The old man’s eyes and nose felt a little sore, but he didn’t say anything. He just gently patted her back. The Jiang family would have to rely on her in the future. He couldn’t be by her side forever. She had to grow up on her own.

Jiang He was very smart. After confirming that the old man couldn’t bear to part with her, she started to take advantage of the situation. “I know Grandpa loves Jiangjiang but also worries about the future of the Jiang Corporation. Don’t worry, Grandpa. Jiangjiang is very smart and has learned a lot abroad. I can handle the company’s business on my own.”

A moment ago, Jiang Yiye was still feeling sentimental and thought his little granddaughter had finally grown up and become sensible. But the next moment, he heard Jiang He say, “Yesterday was just an accident. My body is already fine now. I can be discharged tomorrow and go back to work. Don’t worry, Grandpa.”

The old man suddenly let go of her and pulled her out of his arms. He stared at her with a warning look. “Don’t even think about it! Get discharged! You’re not in charge. For the next month, you’re not allowed to touch anything related to the company, and you’re not allowed to interfere with the Ji Corporation’s messy business. Stay at home and be a good girl!”

Jiang He tugged on his suit jacket. “Grandpa!”

Jiang Yiye’s face was very stern. He slapped her hand away and scolded her, “That Cen Xia is already married to the eldest daughter of the Ji family. Get a grip! You came back and wanted to die, and I didn’t say anything, but you are my granddaughter, Jiang Yiye’s granddaughter!”

Jiang He felt a sting in her heart. It hurt a little. She called out “Grandpa” again.

Jiang Yiye was unmoved.

After a few seconds of stalemate, Jiang He gave in. “Then I won’t go to work. I’ll go play with Si Jing. I can go play with Si Jing, right? It’s so boring in the hospital!”

Jiang Yiye turned his head and looked at her with a “I’m not a human” look.

Jiang He quickly added, “Grandpa still has to go to work. You can’t stay with me all the time, can you?”

Jiang Yiye: “Don’t worry about me, General Manager Jiang. I can work from the hospital!”

Jiang He: “…”

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