Me, A Villain! Is It So Wrong To Live off The Heroines? - Chapter 13

Chapter 013: A Call from the Richest Woman, Liu Qin

After leaving An Mushui’s company, Su Mingxuan returned to the office with Jiang Ting.

Over the next few days, Su Mingxuan had been busy working on the company’s transformation strategy. After all, the company had previously been focused on real estate, and now many of its assets and properties needed to be sold off.

Jiang Ting was incredibly capable as well. In just a few days, she had managed to handle things in a smooth and orderly manner.

The only trouble came from a few so-called “veteran executives” who were completely opposed to the transformation. They loudly proclaimed it would lead to disaster and even tried to rally other employees to pressure him.

But Su Mingxuan’s tough stance directly threatened their interests.

Unfortunately for them, Su Mingxuan had no intention of wasting breath arguing with them. He simply handed them their termination letters and told them to pack up and leave.

Only then did those executives realize…

The CEO wasn’t bluffing. He really didn’t care about their departure at all! Some of them began to regret it. But once an opportunity is lost, it rarely comes back again.

…

That day, after handling a few loose ends, Su Mingxuan practiced the Divine Medicine Yin-Yang Scripture with Jiang Ting in his office.

And to his surprise…

After a few consecutive sessions, there were actual results. Su Mingxuan himself didn’t notice much due to his system-enhanced body, but Jiang Ting’s skin had visibly improved.

Her 24-year-old body now had the glow of an 18-year-old’s skin!

The transformation left Jiang Ting stunned.

And now that they were finally done for the day…

She clung to him again, begging for another round of cultivation.

Su Mingxuan, carrying such noble burdens, how could he reject her heartfelt request? In these hard times, the world was already full of suffering.

If he could help one person, that was one person saved.

In this era, it was rare to find someone with such virtue and selflessness… someone like him.

…

“Mingxuan, I’m going to meet with President An this afternoon to sign the investment contract. Are you… coming with me?” Jiang Ting lay half-dozing on the desk, her voice soft and tired.

“No need,” Su Mingxuan shook his head.

He picked up a kettle and began preparing tea with practiced grace. His movements were so elegant, it was like crafting a piece of fine art.

Jiang Ting just gazed at him like that, her eyes brimming with affection.

“Ding-ling-ling~~~”

Suddenly, Su Mingxuan’s phone rang.

He frowned, picked it up without looking at the caller ID, and said casually, “Who is it?”

“Mingxuan, it’s me.” A gentle female voice came through the phone.

“Oh… Mom.” Su Mingxuan smiled, his tone naturally becoming softer.

Mom? The richest woman, Liu Qin?!

Jiang Ting immediately perked up, ears straining to catch every word.

“What, am I interrupting something?” Liu Qin’s voice carried a playful warmth.

“Not at all.”

Su Mingxuan quickly denied it, then joked, “There must be countless people in the world who dream of receiving a call from you. Who am I to deserve such divine favor from the richest woman in the country?”

“Pfft, you silver-tongued rascal.” Liu Qin laughed brightly on the other end.

“Are you only being so sweet because you know you’ve been causing a stir lately and are afraid I’ll scold you?”

Su Mingxuan just chuckled.

After a moment of silence, Liu Qin’s tone grew serious.

“You really intend to push the company through a transformation?”

“Of course.” Su Mingxuan nodded.

“Give me a reason,” she asked.

“Real estate is played out. Among the top thirty on the richest list, more than ten built their wealth on real estate—it takes up half the list. But, Mom, have you ever thought… what if one day the bubble bursts?” Su Mingxuan said calmly.

Liu Qin chuckled softly.

“Mingxuan, that bubble is still a long way from bursting.”

“No… it just needs the right trigger,” Su Mingxuan replied.

“The market’s demand for property has already declined. We’re at the point of oversupply. The future is in technology. You were able to climb to the top in real estate not just because of the Su Family’s support, but because you were a pioneer. Weren’t you?”

Liu Qin: “…”

A pioneer.

With enough strength, one could take the first bite of a very large cake. And how large that cake is…

Depends on how big the market is—or rather, how capable the person is.

Hearing how her son understood showed he’d matured.

Seeing that she hadn’t responded, Su Mingxuan continued, “Times are changing. Transforming the subsidiary is just the first step. I plan to bring your company into this plan as well. In the future… not just new energy, but artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing—we’re going to be in all of it! Progress needs trailblazers!”

Liu Qin: “!!”

A trailblazer of a new era? This kid… actually has ambition?

Even someone as seasoned as Liu Qin found herself moved. After all, who didn’t want to be a true pioneer? To write their name into the history of a generation?

Yes, businessmen chase profits but some still carry a sense of national pride!

Even Jiang Ting’s eyes sparkled when she heard him speak those words. At that moment he was just too dazzling.

“You’ve grown up.” Liu Qin sighed and said into the phone, “With such ambition, I’m proud of you. But business is business. I’m a businesswoman. Business runs on profit. Everything you just said… is still just a castle in the sky. Being a pioneer isn’t so easy. That’s why most people would rather follow others across the river.”

“Maybe so.” Su Mingxuan smiled faintly.

“But you’ve convinced me. I won’t just approve your investment—I’ll increase it. But listen, you brat, remember one thing… my money didn’t come from thin air. If you lose it all… get ready to come back to the Su Family and do what you’re told,” Liu Qin said, laughing.

Su Mingxuan: “…”

Go back to the Su Family?

To outsiders, the Su Family was a giant. A blazing sun at that and everyone dreamed of latching onto its branches for protection.

The world knew…

The Su Family’s patriarch had three sons. Each one… a dragon among men and one of them… was a true dragon.