I Ran Away After Transmigrating as a Wealthy Daughter-in-Law - Chapter 14
Before she called Li Ji, Jiang Pan had already booked a flight to C City.
She took a taxi to the nearest airport while it was still early. She had to strike while the iron was hot on this “investor” matter.
After all, she was afraid the Li family would come to their senses and come looking for her.
Li Qi was an airhead, but her dad and brother were well-known business savvies.
Li Jianhua’s father made his fortune by selling salted duck eggs. Later, Li Jianhua used his father’s business to establish Mingtai Group, a massive company that almost monopolized the entire frozen food and canned food industry for meat, grains, and vegetables. He quickly became one of the wealthiest people on the rich list.
Li Ji, on the other hand, was a young and promising entrepreneur. At the age of twenty-seven, he started Hengkang Construction with his dad’s sponsorship. In just six years, he had become the youngest person on the rich list.
He was a land and infrastructure fanatic who was passionate about buying land and building. Most importantly, three years later, the original owner’s hometown would be developed. Li Ji bought a piece of land there and was also given a real estate project, but that wouldn’t happen for another year.
When it came to development, everyone with money and power wanted a piece of the pie. By the time it was Li Ji’s turn, he would only get the leftovers that the old-timers had already picked over.
As someone who knew the future, Jiang Pan wanted to do him a huge favor. But with her current status, it was impossible for her to even talk to Li Ji.
Therefore, Li Qi was the best way to get her foot in the door.
After getting off the plane and turning on her phone, Jiang Pan was met with a barrage of missed calls.
Looking at the number “87” for missed calls, she was a little stunned.
The sudden vibration of her phone made her expression change from stunned to surprised.
Why is Jian Yue calling?
Jiang Pan didn’t think for long and pressed the answer button.
“Do you have a problem?” As soon as she answered, Jian Yue’s angry voice came through. “Just because no one’s getting mad, you’re taking everyone for a fool, aren’t you?”
Jiang Pan: “?”
Jian Yue continued to be angry. “I can hear your calculations all the way from my home!”
Jiang Pan weakly defended herself. “I don’t know how to use an abacus.”
“Stop playing dumb with me!” Jian Yue was furious. “You know what kind of person you are better than anyone! I’m telling you, Jiang Pan, if you think you’re going to get back with me, you can forget it! Get rid of your disgusting tricks! Or don’t blame me for getting really nasty!”
Jiang Pan was completely confused by the scolding. She asked with a lack of confidence, “I think there might be a misunderstanding here?”
“Misunderstanding, my foot! You can get as far away from me as possible! I’ve already given you a pass. Don’t push your luck, or I’ll call the police right now! Any one of those dirty things you did before is enough to land you in jail!” Jian Yue was clearly very angry.
But Jiang Pan was genuinely wronged. What is she talking about? What did I do? I just got to C City.
Does Jian Yue have some sort of psychic vision and saw me coming to C City?
No, that can’t be it.
Jiang Pan was very puzzled, but she couldn’t ask too many questions because even if she did, Jian Yue wouldn’t say. She’d just get angrier.
On the other hand, it was a huge contrast to hear a sweet and gentle beauty curse.
“I get it. You want money, don’t you?” Jian Yue suddenly asked.
Jiang Pan frowned. “…Huh?”
“I knew you wouldn’t give up without getting some benefits! But I’m telling you today, you’re not getting a single cent from me! If you have the guts, let’s meet in court!”
The call ended. Jiang Pan’s expression was miserable. She sighed. Whatever, she’s the protagonist. She gets to do whatever she wants.
Her phone rang again. This time, it was Li Qi.
She answered, and again, she was met with an angry rant.
After Li Qi was done, Jiang Pan told her a location and hung up.
Li Qi cursed at her phone. “You’re dead when I see you!”
Soon, Jiang Pan arrived at the destination. It was the same place she had eaten her first meal after transmigrating to this world, the one with Li Qi.
Li Qi arrived before her. As soon as she saw Jiang Pan, she started yelling as if she had seen her sworn enemy.
“What do you mean by ‘investing forty million’? Why don’t I know about this? What did you say to my brother? Are you trying to kill me?”
Jiang Pan calmly listened to her rant. “Let’s find a private room. Everyone’s watching. Of course, if you like arguing in public, I’ll respect your choice.”
Li Qi: “…”
Once they were in a private room, Li Qi said unhappily, “Talk! If you don’t give me an explanation, I swear I’ll kill you!”
Jiang Pan looked at the menu and asked, “You’re not allergic to seafood, are you?”
Li Qi was caught off guard and her train of thought was derailed. “No, I’m not allergic. I love seafood. I’ll have the braised prawns, braised abalone, steamed sea crab, and lobster.”
Jiang Pan: “…Okay.”
The power of food was indeed great.
Li Qi: “…?”
I’m angry! Why are we ordering food all of a sudden?!
Jiang Pan was thankful that the author didn’t give Li Qi too much of a brain when writing her character.
An awkward silence fell over the room.
Jiang Pan saw Li Qi’s embarrassment and kindly comforted her. “Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.”
Li Qi frowned and glared at her with displeasure.
Jiang Pan added, “I won’t even tell myself.”
Li Qi: “…”
“Let’s talk about the forty million investment,” Jiang Pan brought the conversation back to the main topic. “I came here for this as well.”
Li Qi demanded an explanation from Jiang Pan, or she wouldn’t let her go today.
Jiang Pan said frankly, “There’s a project back in my hometown that’s guaranteed to make a profit. I invested the forty million you lent me in it.”
Li Qi’s expression froze. “Then why did you tell my brother that I was the one who invested the forty million?”
Jiang Pan said, “You are. We’re investing together.”
Li Qi was stunned.
Looking at Jiang Pan, who didn’t seem to be joking, she began to doubt her life. Is this really the same Jiang Pan I know?
When did she get so nice?
As someone who had interacted with the original owner many times, Li Qi was highly suspicious that this was a scam.
She cleared her throat and asked, “Why would you think of me for something this good? I didn’t know our relationship was so good.”
Jiang Pan smiled. “Isn’t it? My first meal here was with you.”
The statement had a double meaning.
It was true that Jiang Pan’s first meal after transmigrating was with Li Qi.
Her first meal after returning to C City was also with her.
Li Qi thought Jiang Pan was talking about this meal and said haughtily, “Just having a meal makes our relationship good? I don’t think so. I have many people who eat with me.”
Jiang Pan put on a disappointed expression and sighed. “Okay, fine. In that case, I’ll be the sole investor. As we agreed before, the forty million is a loan from you, and I’ll pay you back with interest. We both have recordings, so there’s no mistake.”
Li Qi: “?”
After a second of愣, Li Qi panicked. She had promised her dad, and her parents and brother all knew about the investment.
With her mom’s big mouth, even the dogs in the neighborhood probably knew.
If she went back and said there was no investment, her dad would never forgive her.
Jiang Pan gestured for the waiter to serve the food. Li Qi quickly said, “What do you want to eat? Order more. It’s on me.”
Jiang Pan then unceremoniously ordered two more dishes and a soup.
When the food was served, Li Qi tried to be nice by putting food on Jiang Pan’s plate.
Jiang Pan refused. “I have hands, thank you.”
Li Qi couldn’t keep up the act anymore and told her about the predicament she was in.
“Just like you said before, that forty million is our joint investment.” She watched Jiang Pan’s expression and added, “Deal?”
Jiang Pan readily nodded. “However, I need you to do me a favor.”
“Ten,” Li Qi said even more readily.
Jiang Pan’s mouth twitched. “One is enough.”
“What favor?”
“Take me to see your brother.”
Li Qi: “?”
…
After venting, Jian Yue felt much better. She even ate two extra bowls of rice.
Jian Guangtao’s eyes widened when he saw her. He exclaimed, “Your appetite is getting bigger and bigger.”
Jian Yue smiled. “It’s a blessing to be able to eat.”
Jian Guangtao also smiled and nodded in agreement.
After the last incident, Jian Guangtao made a concession. But when he heard words like “pregnancy” and “baby,” he couldn’t help but feel heartbroken.
Yes, he felt bad for his daughter having to go through a ten-month pregnancy, childbirth, and raising a child all by herself.
It wasn’t fair to Jian Yue. But it was her choice.
Jian Guangtao composed himself and changed the subject. “Given your situation, you shouldn’t go to the company anymore.”
“No, I just started, and I’m in charge of the project with Brother Li Ji. This is my first project at the company, and I have to finish it.” Jian Yue said with determination, “Dad, don’t worry. I know what I’m doing.”
Jian Guangtao thought about it for a moment and compromised. “Okay.”
Because Jian Yue knew nothing about business, but she was eager to prove herself, Jian Guangtao specially asked Li Ji to help her and gave her a small project to learn on.
“I’m done eating,” Jian Yue wiped her mouth and stood up. “I’m going to see Brother Li Ji right now.”
Jian Guangtao said, “Wow,” “So proactive.” He smiled and waved his hand. “Go ahead. Don’t drive yourself. Have the driver take you.”
Jiang Pan explained to Li Qi why she needed to see her brother. After hearing the reason, Li Qi was horrified. She thought Jiang Pan was crazy for trying to talk about a partnership with her brother.
But with a “this will be fun” attitude, she agreed.
Jiang Pan: “First, help me convince your brother, and then we’ll schedule a time to meet.”
Li Qi: “Schedule? Let’s go now. My brother is so busy. If you try to schedule with him, you’ll have to wait until next year.”
Jiang Pan: “…Is that so? Then, let’s go.”
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