novelraw Chapter 426: Just Get Through It and Everything Will Be Fine!
Chapter 426: Just Get Through It and Everything Will Be Fine!
At first, Le Tong did not know how illustrious the Coco Family was. It was only after seeing the front-page report sung by CoCo and Mr. Ji in duet in the newspaper that she realized the backing behind CoCo was not any weaker than Ji Rui.A while back, the tactics CoCo played domestically were not entirely harmless to the Ji Family, but they were still within the control of Ji Rui and Yang Sheng.
But now, the matter happened in Y Country, where the influence of the Coco Family is deeply rooted. Without a doubt, the battle the Ji Family has to fight this time will be extremely tough.
Le Tong saw Yang Sheng not answering her, and she knew that was the answer.
"Has Ji Rui contacted you?"
Ji Rui’s phone was always off, but Yang Sheng should have other ways to contact Ji Rui.
"No!" Yang Sheng unexpectedly shook his head.
"He called me before he boarded the plane, briefly explained the situation and possible solutions to me. Initially, both he and I were quite optimistic, thinking it wouldn’t be too bad. But now it seems that both he and I were wrong!"
Yang Sheng clicked on another professional webpage in full English and said, "Tongtong, I’ve booked a flight. If the situation is not under control by tonight, I’ll fly over. You handle things here."
Le Tong nodded. At this point, that’s all they could do.
At this moment, she wished she could turn into a three-headed, six-armed being and take over all the tasks left by Ji Rui and Yang Sheng so they could focus entirely on solving this crisis.
Unfortunately, Yang Sheng’s worries became a reality.
As soon as the domestic stock market opened, the Ji Family’s stock price plummeted.
Le Tong took over all of Yang Sheng’s current affairs so that Yang Sheng could free up to find more solutions.
Le Tong was busy, but she heard Yang Sheng constantly making and answering calls. Many of these calls, both incoming and outgoing, were from major clients who were usually quite close with the Ji Family, including some "concerned" calls from leaders of various banks.
Le Tong knew this society was very realistic, but she didn’t know it could be so realistic to this extent.
Previously, when people realized the power of the Ji Family, everyone would frantically try to curry favor with them. But now, in just a day and night, a slight turn of events and those who have anything or nothing to do with it, all rush to join in, as if hoping the drama would reach a more intense climax.
Le Tong came back after a meeting and happened to hear Yang Sheng saying to someone on the phone, "Grandpa, although this has nothing to do with me, Rui has taken care of me over the years, you see..."
"Okay, I’ll think of other ways."
It seems that Yang Sheng called the Yang Family for help, but the result left Le Tong feeling cold. She stood by the door for a moment before pretending to just come in by pushing the door open.
"Alright, stop pretending, you heard everything, didn’t you? That old man, he wouldn’t even say a few good words to help..."
Yang Sheng spoke arrogantly, but his increasingly heavy expression showed that he didn’t mean it.
"Brother..."
Le Tong wanted to say something to comfort him. After all, she had known Yang Sheng for so long and had never seen him look so grave.
"Old bastard!" Yang Sheng cursed vehemently again and then gave Le Tong a nonchalant smile. "Tongtong, don’t worry, it’ll be okay."
Le Tong nodded. She believed in Ji Rui and Yang Sheng, but she feared this matter would take some time to settle. Even if the Ji Family wasn’t severely damaged, they’d at least be stripped to the bone.
However, these dispiriting words, she certainly wouldn’t say to Yang Sheng.
"Tongtong, I’ve sent a message to Rui. I’ll be flying there tonight to join him. Please take care of the Ji Family’s matters."
Le Tong nodded, not knowing what to say. Or maybe she knew that anything she said would be redundant at this point.
Yang Sheng quickly packed up and left, leaving Le Tong spinning like a top. Occasionally, she’d glance over and see the baby sitting obediently on the sofa in the lounge, playing, only then remembering that she had brought her precious son back with her.
Feeling deeply guilty, she called Luo Yuanyuan for help. "Yuanyuan, you know about the Ji Family’s situation, right? I’m really busy right now. Are you free? If so, can you help look after the baby for a couple of days?"
That girl was quite loyal, simply saying "no problem." In less than half an hour, she hurriedly arrived.
Originally, Le Tong intended for Yuanyuan to take the baby out for a walk. The company’s business certainly couldn’t be helped by a little guy, and this little guy was very clever. Keeping him by her side, hearing so much negative news, she was worried he’d overthink.
"Sister Yuanyuan, let’s go play in the lounge."
Usually hearing the prospect of going out would make the baby’s eyes light up, but this time he resolutely refused to leave Le Tong and only held Luo Yuanyuan’s hand to go play games in the lounge.
Le Tong knew the little guy was worried about her, which is why he didn’t want to leave her to play outside.
With a silent sigh, Le Tong refocused her mind and concentrated on the documents on her desk.
In the afternoon, the phone placed by Le Tong suddenly rang. Busy as she was, Le Tong didn’t check the caller and answered directly.
"Hello, this is Le Tong!"
"Le Tong, it’s me!" The voice on the line was one that had been missing for more than a day and night.
"Ji Rui?" Le Tong couldn’t hide her joyful tone.
Previously, she had been reluctant to explore the source of the stifling feeling in her heart over the past two days. Upon hearing the man’s deep, hoarse voice, she understood. It was because she missed him.
Of course, there was also an element of worry in those suffocating feelings, but most of it was caused by longing.
"Yes, it’s me! Sorry for making you worry."
Frankly, the current Ji Rui seemed like a different person compared to the domineering and self-centered Ji Rui of the past.
"No! As long as you’re okay!" Le Tong had a thousand words in her heart, but all that came out were the simplest and plainest words.
These words, to others, would sound polite and casual, like two ordinary friends speaking.
"Yes, I’m fine! Don’t worry, although things are quite serious, things will get better after these two days pass."
Ji Rui did not explain the situation over there in detail to Le Tong, as if believing she already understood it well.
In fact, Le Tong indeed had a rather thorough understanding.
"You must take good care of yourself, don’t work day and night when you get busy."
Although she said this, Le Tong was very aware that from Ji Rui’s extremely hoarse voice, it was clear the man likely hadn’t slept for a day and night.
"Hmm, is Baobao being good?" Although the man’s voice was hoarse, it was unusually gentle, asking very obediently.
"Very good, Yuanyuan is with him playing games in the lounge. As for you, don’t think just because I can’t see that you can mess up your health, understood?"
Rebuke words were hard for Le Tong to utter, but pretending as if nothing were happening was also impossible for her.