CHAPTER 669: CHAPTER 669: WATCH HOW SECRETARY ZHAO SPINS THE STORY

Mei Tian Sha Zi gently urged Li Tianyi to sit down, her voice soothing as she coaxed him.

"You know that Cheng Yan hasn’t experienced the deceitful side of life. How would he know how to conceal his thoughts? He’s just too honest."

Li Tianyi was Li Chengyan’s father. After so many years of father-son relationship, how could he not know his personality?

Li Chengyan had been too sheltered and knew nothing of the harsh realities of society!

"Cheng Yan suffered when you hit him like that. He didn’t even talk back when you scolded him, did he?"

Despite Mei Tian Sha Zi’s persuasion, Li Tianyi’s anger didn’t dissipate, though he didn’t show it.

"Forget it, I won’t hold it against him." Li Tianyi acted generously.

Mei Tian Sha Zi patted the back of his hand, her tone exceptionally gentle: "I’ll go check on Cheng Yan and talk to him again."

Mei Tian Sha Zi got up and left.

As she walked out of the office, the gentleness on Mei Tian Sha Zi’s face was replaced with a layer of brutality.

Mei Tian Sha Zi returned to the office where Li Chengyan was, looking at the son she had raised, feeling uneasy.

Li Chengyan hadn’t applied ice to his face or used ointment; he looked utterly dejected and defeated.

Even when he heard footsteps, he didn’t turn around.

Mei Tian Sha Zi walked over quietly and sat down, speaking softly, "Cheng Yan, why haven’t you applied any ointment? Your face looks like this, how will you meet people later?"

Li Chengyan turned his face, his hollow eyes meeting Mei Tian Sha Zi’s gaze.

"Let’s go back to Dao Country."

Mei Tian Sha Zi’s expression flickered, and she whispered softly, "Your father’s family is all here. He wants to acknowledge his ancestors and family lineage. Now your grandfather is hospitalized, his life uncertain. If we leave at this critical moment, won’t it only raise suspicion? Cheng Yan, you know your father’s temper is a bit volatile, right?"

"I know he’s hot-tempered, but I didn’t think it could be this bad. Back in Jing City, consumed by greed and ruthless, is he still the kind father I once knew?"

"Cheng Yan, you know the situation with the Li Family. Do you think your father can integrate into such a big family without achieving some results? He’s very filial and would never harm your grandfather. Questioning him that way is like cutting his heart out. Cheng Yan, you need to consider your father’s position too, right?"

Li Chengyan said nothing.

Mei Tian Sha Zi knew he had taken in these words.

Hearing them was the best possible outcome.

"Cheng Yan, just rest well. Leave the work matters to me and your father."

Mei Tian Sha Zi stood up, patted Li Chengyan’s shoulder, and left his office.

...

Secretary Zhao knocked and entered Li Yehan’s office.

"Mr. Li, the people sent by the old master have left. Li Chengyan and Li Tianyi for some reason had a dispute, and when Li Chengyan left Li Tianyi’s office, his face was swollen. Li Tianyi slapped him hard from both sides."

Inwardly, Secretary Zhao clicked his tongue at the thought of Li Tianyi, who usually portrayed the image of a gentle gentleman, being so harsh to his own son.

Slapped from both sides! And Li Chengyan isn’t a three-year-old child!

Li Chengyan didn’t even fight back, Secretary Zhao was shocked again and again.

"Secretary Zhao?"

Secretary Zhao heard the cold voice and quickly collected his thoughts.

"Yes, Mr. Li."

Li Yehan said, "If Li Tianyi asks you about me, just tell him I don’t know about the old man’s business."

"Mr. Li, I understand. If he tries to contact you directly, I’ll say you’re busy and unavailable to take calls."

Li Yehan said, "Redirect the phone to me."

He wanted to see what face Li Tianyi had to ask him for support.

"Yes."

Secretary Zhao exited, gently closing the office door.

Not long after, he ran into the arriving Li Tianhong.

Li Tianhong walked past the secretary’s office without stopping, heading straight for Li Yehan’s office.

Secretary Zhao moved swiftly, pleading internally, give him a way to survive!

Li Tianhong coming over would certainly cause chaos, and he didn’t want Mr. Li to get upset!

"Mr. Li, Mr. Li, hold up!"

Li Tianhong stopped, and Secretary Zhao sidled up to him with a smile, pulling him into the reception room.

"Mr. Li, are you here to ask Mr. Li about Mr. Tianyi’s company affairs?"

Li Tianhong said, "Did you hear it clearly?"

Is this the handiwork of Li Yehan?

Secretary Zhao could tell from his expression that he had misunderstood, and quickly explained.

"Mr. Li, as a secretary, recognized as the gold-standard secretary in the circle, I must be the first to know any news to maintain my standing."

Li Tianhong couldn’t argue with that, as Secretary Zhao’s expertise was well-known.

What he couldn’t understand, who could?

"This was something I told Mr. Li about. Mr. Li was trying to contact the technicians hired by the old master, but they didn’t even take Mr. Li’s call and quickly booked flights to leave. Mr. Li couldn’t get in touch with them."

Li Tianhong clicked his tongue, "There are people who dare not give face to Li Yehan?"

"Mr. Li, these were people brought in by the old master. They only care about him, everyone else is just passing clouds."

Li Tianhong found his thoughts shaken by Secretary Zhao’s words.

Secretary Zhao’s eyes darted, then he continued, "Mr. Li also has it tough. He gets up early to visit the old man in the hospital, then comes back to work non-stop, worrying about the second young master’s affairs. He’s busy every day. Mr. Li, maybe you shouldn’t go in. I’m afraid Mr. Li is too tired and won’t want to talk, and you might misunderstand him for being deliberately unpleasant."

Li Tianhong said, "..."

"Secretary Zhao, are you saying I often misunderstand Yehan?"

"Mr. Li, that’s not what I meant. I’m just worried, worried that such a situation might occur."

How could Li Tianhong not understand what Secretary Zhao implied? He just didn’t want him to go in and see Li Yehan.

"Of course, Mr. Li, if you want to go in, then please do." Secretary Zhao smiled.

Li Tianhong no longer wanted to enter to see Li Yehan, fearing his own temper would snap. What if they ended up arguing?

"Don’t tell Yehan I came, I’m leaving now."

After seeing Li Tianhong off, Secretary Zhao felt elated.

Not bothering Mr. Li was a brilliant decision!

As for Li Tianhong? Who cares what he thinks!

Everything was for Mr. Li!

The other secretaries gave thumbs up all around.

"Secretary Zhao, you’re so shrewd!"

"Secretary Zhao is a role model for us all."

"Secretary Zhao, what if Mr. Li calms down and comes looking for you later?"

Secretary Zhao remained composed: "He won’t come to me. He should be looking for Li Tianyi now, no time to worry about us."

Secretary Zhao was indeed right.

At this very moment, Li Tianhong had already arrived at Li Tianyi’s company.

And unexpectedly, he saw Li Chengyan with a face swollen beyond recognition, and he was dumbfounded.