Chapter 41

The condition proposed by President Li made Gu Ran's face turn icy instantly.

She stood up, her gaze fixed on President Li, her tone carrying a hint of anger: "Li Zongsheng, what is the meaning of this? Marriage?"

"Do you think I would agree to such an absurd condition?"

Li Zongsheng smiled, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness: "President Gu, don't be excited."

"I am merely proposing a win-win plan."

"The marriage between the Gu Group and Tianhai Technology Group will not only strengthen cooperation but also allow both companies to reach a higher level."

"This is beneficial to both of us!"

Gu Ran sneered, her tone carrying a hint of sarcasm: "President Li, you speak so grandly!"

"To put it bluntly, aren't you just coveting the Gu family's industry and my beauty?"

"Who in the entire circle doesn't know what kind of reputation you have!"

Li Zongsheng's expression changed slightly, but he laughed instead of getting angry.

He shrugged, his tone carrying a hint of indifference: "President Gu, your words are very unpleasant."

"I am merely considering it for both companies. If you are unwilling, then forget it."

A hint of coldness flashed in Gu Ran's eyes, her tone full of disgust: "No need to consider it, I will not agree!"

"I, Gu Ran, will never use marriage as a transaction."

"Even if the Gu Group goes bankrupt, I will not fulfill your wishes!"

After speaking, she turned and walked toward the door, her footsteps firm and powerful.

Seeing this, Ye Feng hurriedly followed.

Li Zongsheng looked at Gu Ran's back, his tone carrying a hint of coldness: "President Gu, you had better think clearly."

"Without the support of our Tianhai Technology Group, the Gu Group probably won't be able to hold on for long!"

Gu Ran's footsteps paused slightly, but she didn't look back.

She said coldly: "President Li, the future of the Gu Group is not something you need to worry about!"

After speaking, she slammed the door and left, leaving Li Zongsheng alone in the office, his expression gloomy.

After walking out of Tianhai Technology Group, Gu Ran's expression remained icy.

Ye Feng followed behind her, his heart filled with worry: "President Gu, are you okay?"

Gu Ran took a deep breath, her tone carrying a hint of weariness: "Ye Feng, I'm fine."

"It's just that I didn't expect Tianhai Technology Group to have changed hands, and to propose such a condition. It's truly shameless!"

Ye Feng nodded: "It is indeed a bit shameless!"

"Don't worry, the Gu Group will be fine. After all, if the Gu Group falls, my easy, high-paying job will be gone too!"

"I'll help you contact President Xie in a bit and think of a way!"

A smile appeared on Gu Ran's face, her tone carrying a hint of gratitude: "Ye Feng, thank you. With you here, I really feel at ease."

On the other side, Li Zongsheng stood on the roof of Tianhai Technology Group, his gaze fixed on Gu Ran, a sinister look flashing across his face!

Watching Gu Ran get in the car and leave, he sneered: "Sooner or later, I will make you kneel in front of me and beg me!"

After the two got in the car, Ye Feng started the car and drove toward the direction of the Gu Group.

Along the way, Gu Ran's expression was somewhat grave, clearly thinking about the next countermeasures.

"Ye Feng, what do you think Li Zongsheng will do next?"

Gu Ran suddenly looked up and asked, her expression distracted.

Ye Feng pondered for a moment, his tone carrying a hint of vigilance: "Since President Li proposed the condition of marriage, it shows that he is determined to get the Gu Group!"

"Since you refused him, he might take some extreme measures!"

Gu Ran nodded, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "I think so too."

"Li Zongsheng is a person with deep schemes; we must be careful in our response!"

A hint of coldness flashed in Ye Feng's eyes, his tone firm: "President Gu, don't worry!"

"No matter what tricks Li Zongsheng plays, I will protect you and the Gu Group!"

A smile appeared on Gu Ran's face, her tone carrying a hint of teasing: "Ye Feng, the way you say that, it's as if you're someone to me!"

Ye Feng smiled, his tone relaxed: "President Gu, I am your driver and bodyguard; protecting you is my duty!"

"Of course, if you want to go a step further, I can barely make do!"

Gu Ran was amused by Ye Feng's words and glared at him: "Just barely make do!"

Ye Feng laughed loudly, and in this relaxed atmosphere, the two returned to the Gu Group.

After returning to the Gu Group, Ye Feng immediately called Xie Junhao and told him the whole story in detail.

On the other end of the phone, Xie Junhao's voice turned icy instantly: "President Li actually dared to propose such a condition; it's truly too shameless!"

Ye Feng said in a low voice: "President Xie, President Li's purpose is very clear; he just wants to annex the Gu Group through marriage."

"President Gu has already refused, but I'm worried he will take other measures!"

Xie Junhao let out a cold snort, his tone carrying a hint of anger: "Ye Feng, don't worry, I will not sit idly by regarding this matter."

"Wait for me at the Gu Group, I'll be there right away!"

After hanging up, Ye Feng said to Gu Ran: "President Gu, President Xie is coming over right away. He said he wants to discuss countermeasures with us!"

Gu Ran nodded, her tone carrying a hint of gratitude: "It's great that President Xie can come!"

"With him here, President Li shouldn't dare to act rashly!"

In less than half an hour, Xie Junhao hurried to the Gu Group with a contract.

As soon as he entered, he handed the contract directly to Gu Ran: "President Gu, this is the cooperation agreement I just drafted."

"You don't need to worry about the matter with Tianhai Technology Group anymore!"

Gu Ran took the contract and flipped through it carefully, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "President Xie, this contract... are you going to cooperate with our Gu Group?"

Xie Junhao nodded: "That's right!"

"Isn't Li Zongsheng trying to annex the Gu Group through marriage?"

"Then I will let him see that the Gu Group is not something he can easily shake!"

Ye Feng stood to the side, his heart also somewhat surprised: "President Xie, what is the content of this contract?"

Xie Junhao smiled, his tone carrying a hint of confidence: "This contract was jointly drafted by me and several large enterprises; the Gu Group will receive their full support!"

"With this contract, even if President Li wants to take action against the Gu Group, he will have to weigh his own weight!"

A grateful smile appeared on Gu Ran's face: "President Xie, thank you so much!"

Xie Junhao waved his hand, his tone relaxed: "President Gu, don't be polite. Ye Feng is my friend, and you are his superior; it is only right that I help you."

A surge of warmth rose in Ye Feng's heart, and he said in a low voice: "President Xie, thank you!"

Xie Junhao patted Ye Feng on the shoulder, his tone carrying a hint of deep meaning: "Ye Feng, you don't need to thank me. I help you because I see your potential!"

Ye Feng nodded, his tone firm: "President Xie, don't worry, I will definitely not let down your expectations!"

Xie Junhao smiled: "I believe in you!"