Published at 29th of November 2020 04:50:08 AM
Chapter 1169: 1169
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Although Old Mr . Wen had dealt with the Li Family in a wise manner . However, Wen Xinya could see some of his emotions in his gray and glassy eyes .
The feelings that he had developed towards Xia Ruya after treating her like his granddaughter for over a decade could not be diminished easily . Yet, Xia Ruya managed to sever all ties with the Wen Family without hesitation and even colluded with the Li Family to humiliate the Wen Family . Hence, Old Mr . Wen was utterly disappointed .
Wen Xinya did not wish to make any comment about the matter .
Upon returning to the apartment, Wen Xinya mentioned about Xia Ruya’s visit to Si Yiyan . “I finally understand what it means when they say that birds of the same feather flock together . The Li Family is really tyrannical and absurdly ridiculous . ”
Xia Ruya was just as selfish and heartless as the Li Family, but she managed to hide her true colors well . On the other hand, the Li Family was self-righteous and blatant in behaving that way because they had dominated Harbor City for numerous years .
Si Yiyan said calmly, “Why do you think the Li Family has ended up with just one remaining heir?”
Since he believed in Buddhism, he naturally believed in karma too . The Li Family had committed way too many sins by behaving unreasonably and resorting to despicable means . Their immoral acts resulted in their descendants suffering retribution . Although Xia Ruya was now the successor of the Li Family, she was the fourth-generation heir and her DNA was only about 70% similar to that of the Li Family gene pool . Hence, strictly speaking, she was not a purebred heiress .
The Li Family only accepted Xia Ruya as the successor because they were at their wits’ end and it was their last option .
Wen Xinya understood what he meant and agreed with him too . Si Yiyan was extremely powerful and authoritative, but even then, he still stood firm to his own set of principles . In fact, he had been focusing more attention on philanthropy compared to the past . He claimed that he was just trying to do some merit . He said… although he might not receive good karma by doing more kind deeds, he was certain that doing evil wouldn’t do him any good . In order to grow old and gray with Wen Xinya, he decided to accumulate more merit .
Si Yiyan held her hand and said, “Don’t take the Li Family too seriously . ”
Wen Xinya said, “I know . We can’t defeat the local villain . The Li Family may be wealthy and powerful, but that’s only the case in Harbor City . However, the Wen Family is in dire straits now and we really have to ward against the Li Family . ”
The entertainment city project was still ongoing and the Wen Corporation was actively trying to look for investors . However, the shareholders were in full support of the project even though it had already affected the Wen Corporation’s internal operations . Hence, even Old Mr . Wen could not terminate it .
The entertainment city project would always be a thorn in her flesh . To be frank… she was not that worried about the Li Family . Her true concern was the entertainment city . She feared that it would give the mastermind the chance to take advantage .
Si Yiyan drawled . “The Li Family may be affluent and have a stable status in Harbor City, but they’ve already grown weaker over the years and Old Mr . Li doesn’t have any successors . Although he owns a major business, he has already lost the energy to run it . Besides… he’s already in his eighties . He’s too exhausted to run the Li Corporation . The Li Family is no longer as powerful as they used to be . ”
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Back then, the Li Family was the richest family in Harbor City . However, they were now fifth in place and were not as competent as they seemed to be on the surface .
Wen Xinya said, “That may be the case, but they’re still very powerful . Xia Ruya would definitely grasp onto them for dear life because they’re her very last hope . The Li Family… will also treasure her because she’s the only heir left . The only thing I’m worried about is that Xia Ruya… would use her knowledge of the Wen Corporation and the Wen Family to plot against us . ”
The Li Family was not intimidating . Xia Ruya was the terrifying one . She was way too vicious and her tricks were way too dirty and despicable . Any trump card that she had would become the weapon that she could use to harm others .
Xia Ruya was extremely scheming and knew how to plot against others since a young age . After finding out that she was not the Wen Family’s biological flesh and blood, she began to make plans for herself . In her previous lifetime… Xia Ruya managed to earn Old Mr . Wen’s respect because she was familiar with the Wen Corporation and the Wen Family . Hence, she knew exactly what to do to help the Wen Corporation reap more benefits, which was to the pleasure of Old Mr . Wen .
In the past, she was not worried about Xia Ruya because the Xia Family was far too inferior to the Wen Family . Hence, they would not be able to help her deal with the Wen Family, regardless of what trump card she used . After both the Wen Family and Xia Family severed ties with Xia Ruya, Wen Xinya was even more relieved . Although Xia Ruya could use some of her tricks to attack the Wen Family, she wouldn’t be able to shirk the responsibility . Hence, she wouldn’t have harmed herself like that .
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However, things were different now!
Xia Ruya now had the powerful Li Family which was just as wealthy as the Wen Family to support her .
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The Li Family also mainly dealt in the apparel industry .
Firstly, there was competition .
Next, there was a conflict .
Lastly, there was a feud .
She had no choice but to keep her guard up against the Li Family .
Si Yiyan said, “You’ve overestimated Xia Ruya . ”
Wen Xinya could not figure it out . She thought that she had already known Xia Ruya well enough because she had dealt with her countless times before . “I think I’ve been belittling her . ”
Si Yiyan raised his brows and said, “You shouldn’t have such a mindset . Don’t ever underestimate your enemies, but don’t overestimate them either . ”
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Wen Xinya winked at Si Yiyan .
Si Yiyan continued, “You’ve begun managing the Wen Corporation now . Do you think you can handle it?”
Wen Xinya shook her head and said, “I may have Grandpa’s support, but I still have a long way to go before I can take over the corporation . I also need an opportunity . It’s not easy at all . ”
Wen Xinya’s eyes lit up . She immediately understood Si Yiyan’s words .
Si Yiyan said smilingly, “The internal situation in the Li Corporation is much more complicated than that of the Wen Corporation . Besides, Old Mr . Li is old in his years and no longer as energetic as he used to be . Although he’s helming the corporation, his authority has already been undermined . Xi Ruya’s return would get in the way of the power he holds, and it’s not that easy for her to control the entire Li Corporation . ”
Wen Xinya smiled and said, “So long as she doesn’t control the Li Corporation, she’ll have a hard time trying to deal with the Wen Family . Besides… according to what I know about her, she won’t be so silly as to obsess over going against me . Instead, she’ll be focusing on making the Li Corporation hers . Hence, she won’t have the time to think about other things . ”
Si Yiyan answered, “Exactly!”