Chapter 14: Liu Yiyi Is Bound to Suffer a Total Loss

“Liu Yiyi wants to buy this land too?” Madam Liu sneered with satisfaction. “Very well, you’ve done well. The agency fee won’t be spared from you. I’m heading over now to sign the contract.”

Xiao Zhang was ecstatic. He never imagined that a patch of land under an unfinished building could be linked to the mighty Liu family. Compared to that, what was a so-called wealthy heiress like Liu Yiyi?

This was an easy choice.

He hurriedly contacted the person in charge of the unfinished building, eager to get the real buyer to sign the contract in person. After several calls, he finally got through.

But the reply on the other end was like a cold splash of water.

“Liu Yiyi,” she said coolly, “this project is not something you can meddle with.”

Liu Yiyi shrugged indifferently and said, “Sorry, the contract has already been signed.”

Xiao Zhang instantly became furious. “Liu Yiyi, how could you sign the contract behind my back? I brought the client here, so why did Sister Li steal them from me?”

Liu Yiyi sneered coldly. “And you’re in no position to blame me. Didn’t you lie to me yourself, saying you couldn’t reach the person in charge?”

Xiao Zhang’s face turned pale, speechless. Liu Yiyi had even anticipated that.

Madam Liu’s anger flared but soon she regained her composure.

“Liu Yiyi, don’t get cocky! You think signing the contract means you’ve won? I want to see if you have the money to pay the balance!” A hundred million was no small sum, unless Liu Yiyi was lucky enough to win another five million in the lottery.

But that was impossible!

Xiao Zhang snapped back to reality and quickly agreed, “Yes, Madam Liu. Just wait. When she can’t pay the full amount, the place will definitely be yours. And her deposit will be wasted!”

Madam Liu narrowed her eyes, a cold smile curling on her lips. “Liu Yiyi, you don’t think I’m unaware of your little schemes, do you? You don’t actually have a hundred million. You plan to have the Liu family take over the stocks you hold to fill the pit of this unfinished building.”

“But I’m telling you, you’re dreaming! The Liu family will never buy a single stock.”

Liu Yiyi raised an eyebrow, almost laughing aloud. Sell her stocks? When did she ever plan to sell them? Was her stepmother suffering from paranoia, feeling provoked by her?

“What are you laughing at, Liu Yiyi?” Madam Liu snapped.

Liu Yiyi calmly looked at her. “If thinking that makes you happy, then so be it,” she said, turning on her heel and walking away without a care.

Madam Liu could only glare angrily at her departing figure. “Why won’t she just disappear?”

Wait, Madam Liu suddenly realized something. She clearly saw that Li Mingsi and Liu Yiyi were in cahoots, but what about the others? Could there be other unsuspecting fools taking over the stocks from Liu Yiyi? That might explain her confidence.

She immediately turned to the butler and said, “Spread the word that Liu Yiyi can’t sell her stocks and is looking for someone to take them off her hands.”

“I don’t believe she’ll have the money to fill this unfinished building’s pit!”

This unfinished building was hers to claim.

Liu Yiyi paid no mind to Madam Liu’s petty moves. She had already signed the contract and bought the stocks—now all that was left was to wait a few days to make a hefty profit.

So she relaxed comfortably at the St. Regis Hotel, enjoying life.

After a long, quiet summer vacation, the class group chat suddenly buzzed with messages.

“Ah, I don’t want to go back to school!”

“What? It’s already the first day back without us realizing?”

Liu Yiyi jumped up upon seeing the grim news. “The summer break ended so quickly!”

Moments later, she lay back down. “Might as well enjoy the last few days.”

There was a charity gala to attend that night.

Under the dazzling lights of the banquet hall, amidst fragrance and glittering shadows, glasses clinked and laughter filled the air.

Liu Yiyi entered wearing a bright yellow gown, instantly drawing every eye.

CEO Zhang Mingyuan greeted her with a broad smile. “Miss Liu, welcome!”

He turned to introduce her to those around him. “This is our new shareholder, Miss Liu Yiyi.”

“Oh? The one who bought a large amount of XG-Tech stock?” A middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses sneered. “Young people sure have guts. I wonder if she’s as generous when she loses money.”

Another man in an expensive tailored suit chimed in, “President Zhang, your company hasn’t been doing well lately. This lady might lose everything.”

Liu Yiyi remained composed, elegantly sipping champagne.

Her calm only fueled their irritation.

Zhang Mingyuan thought to himself, these people had no idea how sharp Liu’s investment insight was. If only he could announce the successful development of new technology now, Liu Yiyi’s worth would skyrocket a hundredfold.

“Don’t underestimate Miss Liu—she’s got a keen business mind.”

“Hahaha!” Laughter erupted. “President Zhang, are you trying to save face? Is it so hard to admit your company’s failing?”

Zhang’s smile froze awkwardly as he glanced at Liu Yiyi, surprised at their disrespect.

Liu Yiyi seemingly ignored their mockery, her gaze drifting to a distant painting, her serene demeanor only deepening their confusion.

A sharply dressed man whispered to his companion, “You think there’s some inside story? She’s way too calm.”

His partner scoffed, “Don’t overthink it. She’s probably just pretending. Let’s wait for the drama!”

They had received word from Madam Liu that Liu Yiyi was trying to find someone to take over her XG-Tech stocks. Anyone who bought would be a fool.

Of course, some dreamers, unaware of the insider information, would only have themselves to blame—they were swimming in deep waters.

Zhang Mingyuan was furious watching this unfold.

That night, after returning home, he and his pregnant wife discussed and decided to leak some positive news to boost the stock price a little.

The next morning, XG-Tech’s stock price surged.

But no one believed it.

“Hah! President Zhang’s just trying to save face!”

“Yeah, who believes in new technology breakthroughs?”

Yet some couldn’t sit still.

“Hello, Miss Liu? I want to acquire your XG-Tech stocks.”

“Sorry, I’m not planning to sell right now,” Liu Yiyi firmly declined.

The person on the other end instantly flew into a rage. “Ha! Who do you think you are? Who’d buy your stocks!”

She calmly hung up. According to the news, tomorrow was the day the stock would rise a hundredfold.

She finally didn’t have to hold back anymore.

But counting the days, it had been nearly a week since her last hospital visit. Perhaps it was time for a follow-up checkup.