The Abusive Novel System Pleads with Me to Resign

When Shen Ying sighed that this was truly the grandeur of a domineering CEO, the Qiao family was far from pleased.

One billion yuan is no small sum anywhere, let alone when it's to be paid to an ordinary woman.

Even though Chairman Qiao had mentally prepared himself, he still found Lu Linwei's demand outrageous.

Chairman Qiao said, "Doesn't Mr. Lu think this amount is a bit excessive?"

The once - intimate form of address was gone.

But Lu Linwei replied, "Chairman Qiao, why don't you take a look at the news first and then discuss with me whether the amount is reasonable or not."

With a gesture, Assistant Fang handed over a tablet.

On it was the trending list of the largest social media platform, and the third - ranked item was the car accident that had happened on the highway yesterday.

The entire incident, including the cause and effect of the accident, the identities and photos of the suspects, was reported in detail.

During the kidnapping, the three wanted criminals had an internal conflict and fought among themselves. The one who emerged victorious accidentally slipped and was hit by a truck and died.

Since the criminals were wanted and in the process of committing a crime and had violated traffic rules, the truck driver didn't even have to take responsibility.

The kidnapped hostage also managed to escape unharmed.

With such a dramatic, comical and satisfying ending, the news had an extremely high level of discussion today.

Netizens left numerous comments, and the comment section was filled with all sorts of memes.

Lu Linwei then said, "It's a pity it's only ranked third on the trending list."

"But if we were to release the communication records and transfer records between General Manager Qiao's assistant and those three criminals, as well as the underhanded tactics the Qiao family instructed the criminals to use in the project..."

"I believe it will surely push this news to the top."

Chairman Qiao's face turned as black as ink, but Lu Linwei acted as if he didn't notice at all.

"By evening, when people reasonably speculate that the Qiao family will be investigated for this matter, I'm afraid even if the Qiao family's public relations department tries their best to clarify, few people will believe them."

"Chairman Qiao, can you guess how the Qiao Group's stock price will perform tomorrow?"

Lu Linwei smiled and said, "By then, it won't just be about one billion yuan."

Chairman Qiao understood what he meant.

Lu Linwei must have planned this long ago and was probably ready to launch an attack in the stock market.

With the Lu Group causing trouble and then the news of the Qiao family's competition failure being announced, the stock market turmoil caused by the scandal would be even harder to calm down and recover in a short time.

At that time, they would become risk - sharing partners, and the Gao family probably wouldn't cooperate with the Qiao family in the midst of the public opinion storm.

If other companies took the opportunity to attack the Qiao family during this period, then after a series of consecutive blows, the Qiao family would either be seriously injured or lose a large chunk of their assets.

As Lu Linwei said, it really wouldn't just be about a measly one billion yuan then.

Chairman Qiao forced a smile at Lu Linwei and said, "Fine, one billion it is."

"Let this be my apology to my future niece - in - law."

His words were smooth, and his actions were efficient.

In a short while, the secretary brought several documents.

Chairman Qiao said, "It's a bit inconvenient to prepare one billion in cash on such short notice. Here are two luxury mansions in the Eastern District and a villa in the Southern Suburb, plus 300 million in cash. The total value is definitely more than enough."

Shen Ying glanced at the property details. The two luxury mansions were world - famous high - end properties, and the villa was a prime - location large - scale unit in a wealthy area.

They were indeed high - value and high - quality real - estate assets, with a combined value far exceeding 700 million.

It showed that Chairman Qiao was decisive. Since he had decided to pay to resolve the problem, he didn't hold back. In this way, even after deducting taxes, Shen Ying would still receive the full one billion.

Shen Ying nodded in satisfaction and said, "Thank you, Uncle Qiao, for your generous gift. As Mr. Lu's girlfriend, I'm willing to let go of the grudges with the Qiao family."

Chairman Qiao forced a smile and was about to say some polite words when Lu Linwei said, "Now that my fiancée's matter is settled, let's talk about my younger brother - in - law's matter."

Chairman Qiao: "?"

Lu Linwei said shamelessly, "My younger brother - in - law is innocent and obedient. He offered me a helping hand when I was in trouble."

"But such a young boy has been repeatedly subjected to violent provocations because of the dirty disputes among adults."

"Chairman Qiao, don't you think this boy deserves justice?"

Chairman Qiao looked at Lu Linwei as if he were a stranger, his eyes seemed to say, "You, the head of the Lu Group, are acting like a petty extortionist?"

Wasn't one billion enough to settle this mess?

He thought so, and so did his son, General Manager Qiao. Hearing this, General Manager Qiao sneered and said, "I believe Mr. Lu's fiancée's younger brother won't care about justice anymore considering the one - billion - yuan compensation."

As soon as he said this, Chairman Qiao wished he could slap his son's mouth.

Sure enough, Lu Linwei's face darkened and he said, "Do you think what happened to the boy I regard as my own brother isn't worth mentioning separately?"

Hearing his words, General Manager Qiao didn't dare to respond.

Lu Linwei said, "Of course, the Qiao family can ignore his grievances. But my younger brother has been beaten up several times. Why can other boys sit in the classroom peacefully?"

"I remember your younger brother is also in school, right? They're all just kids."

Upon hearing this, Chairman Qiao's blood pressure shot up. After what had happened, he didn't dare to bet on Lu Linwei's gentlemanly demeanor.

His second son was born late, and he doted on him very much. If anything happened to him...

Chairman Qiao quickly said, "Of course, it's right. Kids don't understand anything. He was really wronged."

Lu Linwei said, "30 million."

Chairman Qiao: "… Fine."

Assistant Fang went with the Qiao family's assistant to handle the transfer procedures, and he felt that Mr. Lu's way of speaking seemed a bit familiar.

Lu Linwei then said, "And there's also my fiancée's parents."

Is this ever going to end?

Chairman Qiao couldn't even force a smile anymore and said, "Mr. Lu, everything should have a limit."

Lu Linwei said shamelessly, "When they made an old couple lose their jobs, did they ever think about the limit?

"They dedicated their whole lives to their jobs, but they were just fired. Not only was their livelihood taken away, but they also began to doubt their own value and lost trust in society. Their son was beaten, and their daughter was kidnapped. One bad news after another. Now the two of them are lying in the hospital."

"Emotionally and rationally, Chairman Qiao, don't you think you should cover their medical expenses, unemployment benefits, and mental compensation?"

At this time, Father Shen and Mother Shen, whom Lu Linwei said were lying in the hospital, had just finished their morning delivery work, had lunch, and were sound asleep in their dormitory.

Chairman Qiao took a deep breath and asked, "How much?"

Lu Linwei said, "50 million."

Chairman Qiao: "But they..."

Lu Linwei said, "These two are my future in - laws. In my heart, they are as important as my own father. Chairman Qiao, you'd better think carefully before you speak."

Chairman Qiao endured the anger and humiliation and said, "Fine, but I hope this is the last time."

Lu Linwei spread his hands and said, "Of course. After all, I'm not someone who extorts money for no reason."

The Qiao family members: "…"

Due to the large amount of money, the procedures would take some time.

Shen Ying had been so engrossed in watching Mr. Lu's performance that she had drunk too much tea. So she got up and went outside to use the restroom.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she came out and passed by the tea - room next to the secretary's office, she was pulled inside.

Shen Ying looked up at the person and, as expected, it was Gao Yingli.

She said, "Mr. Gao, weren't you inside watching the show?"

Gao Yingli said, "Of course, a joke that's not from Mr. Lu isn't interesting at all. It's so boring that I started looking at the news after just a few sentences."

"Didn't Miss Shen notice?"

Shen Ying replied, "Are you joking, Mr. Gao? It's a business deal worth billions. Do you think I have the time to pay attention to you?"

Gao Yingli was already used to her undisguised greed for money and didn't engage in meaningless small talk.

He got straight to the point. "When I was looking at those investigation reports, several questions popped up in my mind. Only Miss Shen, who was involved in the incident, can answer them for me."

The look on Shen Ying's face immediately turned impatient.

But Gao Yingli ignored her expression. "First of all, how did the three kidnappers start to fight among themselves?

"Although they had enough grudges against each other to kill each other, since they had been working for the Qiao family together for many years, either those grudges had been resolved, or they had kept them well - hidden from each other.

"Why did they suddenly start to dig up old grudges regardless of their own lives during the process of kidnapping you? This doesn't match their professionalism."

"Secondly, the way they all died is quite strange. It's easier to understand the deaths of the first two, but the last one, who still had the ability to move, somehow got into a car accident after a fall. The whole thing is just too ridiculous."

"Finally, there's you, Miss Shen."

Gao Yingli stared at her with his snake - like eyes and suddenly smiled. "You were way too calm throughout the whole thing. I heard that you drove back at a leisurely pace all by yourself.

"After being kidnapped and witnessing such a bloody murder up close, Miss Shen was still able to come out the next day full of energy to claim compensation.

"I have to admit that your mental strength is really amazing. So, can Miss Shen clear up my doubts?"

Without even thinking, Shen Ying said, "No. Keep wondering, Mr. Gao."

Gao Yingli wasn't angry. He said slowly, "How heartless. Then I'll go ask my childhood friend?"

"He seems more relieved that you're safe and sound right now. He hasn't reacted to these questions yet. There are still too many doubts that he hasn't thought deeply about."

Shen Ying wasn't threatened at all. Instead, she mocked, "You mean your childhood friend, Mr. Lu, whom you treat like a brother and he treats you like a father?"

Gao Yingli's face darkened, but his annoyance didn't last long.

He sneered. "Right. Just look at that idiot. He's shamelessly extorting the Qiao family to please you now. He's so proud of himself just because of one compliment from you. It seems that Miss Shen has trained him well."

At this moment, Gao Yingli was looking at Shen Ying with a new level of respect -

"Miss Shen is truly a remarkable and terrifying woman. I'm sorry for underestimating you before. You're a woman to be wary of."

Shen Ying looked at him and smiled. "You say that, but your eyes still look down on me."

Gao Yingli smiled calmly. "After all, I'm not Lu Linwei. I'm not stupid enough to let a woman put a chain on me and still smile like an idiot."

Shen Ying tilted her chin towards the direction of the president's office. "With such a strong sense of superiority, why don't you go show off in front of President Lu?

"It would be more meaningful in front of him."

Gao Yingli said, "He probably doesn't think it's a shame at all. Instead, he's proud of it. I won't say a single word to make him happy.

"And I'm really curious about how Miss Shen managed to get out of that situation."

Shen Ying said, "It's a business secret. How could I just tell Mr. Gao for free? You have to offer a sincere price if you want to know."

Gao Yingli said, "I won't have any financial relationship with Miss Shen. Otherwise, I'll be just like that guy surnamed Lu."

Hearing this, Shen Ying's always - nonchalant eyes changed.

She straightened her neck. Although her expression remained the same, Gao Yingli felt an indescribable arrogance from her.

Shen Ying said, "What makes you so different?

"Are you complacent about seeing the true nature of a woman? Or is it the sense of victory you feel when you're facing Lu Linwei now? Or are you proud of your so - called self - restraint and the confidence that you won't be deceived without any real basis?"

Shen Ying walked up to Gao Yingli and reached out to straighten his tie.

"No. In my opinion, you're not more sober or smarter than President Lu. The reason you're standing on the sidelines gloating is just because I'm too lazy to deal with you.

"This has nothing to do with your self - restraint, sobriety, or judgment. You've crowned yourself the winner of a duel that never even happened. Don't you think you're the one who's being funny, Mr. Gao?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Ying's chin was grabbed by a big hand.

Gao Yingli pinched her chin and leaned in. "You?

"What gives you such self - confidence? Just because Lu Linwei is crazy about you?"

Gao Yingli forced Shen Ying to look into his eyes, which were filled with coldness.

"Do you think I'll fall for you? Don't overestimate yourself."

Shen Ying said, "Looking down on a woman like this, yet you still pull her to this kind of place in broad daylight."

Shen Ying slowly pulled his hand away and wasn't embarrassed by his ridicule.

"Of course, no one can prove what hasn't happened yet. Mr. Gao is confident in his own shrewdness and self - discipline, just as I'm confident that Mr. Gao is actually vulnerable.

"But anyway, these are just personal feelings. I don't intend to correct Mr. Gao's thoughts, and please don't interfere with my judgment."

Gao Yingli looked at her and gave a sullen smile.

This woman was really cunning. He was already irritated by his desire to win and her confident attitude, but this level of provocation was still not enough -

Before he could react, Shen Ying turned around and pushed the door open to go out.

Outside, Lu Linwei, who had come out of the president's office because he saw she hadn't come back for a long time, was waiting.

As soon as she saw him, Shen Ying pulled him and walked away while saying, "Young Master Gao just laughed at you for finding such a poor and ugly woman like me."

Lu Linwei said bluntly, "He's just a bug. Don't listen to his nonsense.

"But I do feel sorry for him. Because of his family background, he'll probably never be able to find true love like I have."

Gao Yingli: "..."

Damn it. I didn't want you to have a good time anyway. You're forcing me to take action.

Gao Yingli returned to his office with a gloomy face. By this time, the procedures were almost done.

Under the notarization of the lawyer, Shen Ying started to sign.

But Gao Yingli knew that this was just a temporary concession.

Lu Linwei wouldn't really act like nothing had happened just because the Qiao family had compensated a little over a billion.

The Qiao family also wouldn't think that the matter was over.

It was just that since Shen Ying's demands had been met first, both sides had tacitly chosen a way that wasn't as confrontational at the beginning.

Gao Yingli's eyes fell on those idiots from the Qiao family. It seemed that he could catch a ride with them.

Shen Ying returned home with a full harvest. She even went out for a meal with Lu Linwei before going back.

When she got back to the Lu family's place, Shen Yao had already been picked up.

It was the weekend tomorrow. Still in shock from what had happened the day before, he rushed over to accompany his sister as soon as he was on holiday.

Seeing them come back, he quickly asked, "How was it? How did it go?"

Shen Ying felt extremely exhilarated. He made a gesture to Shen Yao and said, "When your Brother Lu steps in, of course, it's a breeze."

Then he added, "Moreover, I've not only gotten compensation for myself but also for you."

Shen Yao was overjoyed. "Even I have a share?"

"I'm telling you in advance. I was really scared this time. I won't accept a small amount of compensation."

Shen Ying smiled and patted him on the head. "That's impossible. When your Brother Lu speaks up, it can't be a small sum."

"How much? How much?"

Shen Yao looked at him expectantly. Lu Linwei lifted his chin slightly, with a self - satisfied look on his face.

"As much as three thousand."

Lu Linwei looked at Shen Ying in disbelief. There was not a trace of guilt on this guy's face.

The innocent young man was as happy as if it were Chinese New Year, his eyes shining with excitement. "Wow—"

Looking at Lu Linwei, he said with admiration, "Brother Lu is so generous. Brother Lu is awesome. Brother Lu, you're a god."

Lu Linwei reached out and ruffled his hair. "Alright, go to the study to make up for your lessons after dinner."

He really felt unworthy of such gratitude.

After the innocent young man left, Lu Linwei was about to talk to Shen Ying about this matter when a call came in from his father.

Lu Linwei had to put it aside for the moment.

As soon as he answered the call, he heard Lu's father on the other end asking angrily, "What did you go to Chairman Qiao's place for today?"

Lu Linwei replied, "You didn't even notice when I almost turned the whole city upside down yesterday, but today you're well - informed."

Lu's father was taken aback. "How could I not know? I just didn't want to disturb you when I saw you so anxious."

"Stop changing the subject. I heard you extorted one billion from Chairman Qiao."

"Aren't you ashamed? Is it really worth opening your mouth for just one billion? Is it that woman who instigated you? It's okay if you're not proper at home, but being so disgraceful outside. Do you want the title of Mrs. Lu to become a joke?"

Knowing that his son was more receptive to soft persuasion than harsh words, he then said earnestly, "I know the Qiao family went too far this time, and I'm not asking you to swallow your anger."

"But there are many ways for you to take action. Why do you have to go there yourself to ask for money?"

Lu Linwei said, "Even if the Qiao family suffers great losses this way, the money won't end up in my woman's pocket. How can she be satisfied then?"

"Moreover, is there a conflict between asking for compensation and taking revenge?"

Lu's father was about to say something more when Lu Linwei said first, "Oh, by the way, if you hadn't called, I would have forgotten."

"The root cause of the vicious kidnapping of your future daughter - in - law this time is that you, father, gave the Qiao family unnecessary expectations."

"I've always made it clear that I don't like Qiao Mingyue and have no intention of a business marriage with the Qiao family."

"It was you who insisted on your own way and reached an unspoken agreement with Chairman Qiao, making the Qiao family think they had the position of my wife in the bag. It also made Qiao Mingyue act without any sense of propriety."

"I can overlook the previous troubles, but even you can't tolerate the Qiao family's despicable behavior this time. But in the end, the root cause of all this lies with you."

Lu Linwei had become so experienced and skilled in extortion—

"So, Dad, you also have to pay for the mental compensation of my fiancée."

Hearing this, Lu's father flew into a rage. "What responsibility do I have? Does your own father have any ill intentions towards you or side with outsiders?"

"Why didn't you get stung to death? That woman just wants money. Why don't you just subsidize her yourself?"

Lu Linwei said seriously, "Dad, please don't insult my fiancée with such words."

"She loves money, but she always gets it in an honest way. She never takes unjust advantages and always claims what is rightfully hers."

"She won't covet a single cent that isn't hers, and she won't give up a single cent that belongs to her. Dad, please be rational. One thing is one thing."

Lu's father: "..."

What was this ungrateful son saying? Couldn't he see that woman extorting money again and again? The record of their last call hadn't even scrolled off the page.

Lu's father just didn't want to give in to that woman's wishes.

Just as he was about to confront his son head - on, he heard his so - called filial son say, "Oh, it's just right that you called."

"Keep an eye on Linqi at home and don't let him escape. Madam Huang and I are in an important stage of negotiation and may need him at any time."

"After this incident, I understand the good intentions of you, father, as the head of the family when you planned the marriage alliance for the sake of the family."

"I have to admit that I'm reaping the benefits now. Sometimes, a marriage alliance is indeed a good choice."

"My younger brother is about to graduate, right? I was just being childish before, entangled in the grudges of the previous generation. Now that I think about it, every family member is a valuable resource."

"I recently got to know Ms. Han from Country X through Madam Huang. She's very young, not even fifty years old, and is a tycoon in the transportation industry in Country X."

"If my younger brother can marry her, our Lu family will surely be able to quickly open up the market in Country X."

Lu's father was completely stunned and stammered, "What... what are you trying to say?"

Lu Linwei said, "Get my younger brother ready to meet Ms. Han."

Lu's father was furious. "What are you talking about, you immoral thing? Your brother is only twenty years old."

"Don't think that just because I've stepped down, I know nothing. That Ms. Han is 49 years old. She can be your brother's mother!"

Lu Linwei's voice turned cold. "If Linqi can do it, why can't he?"

"Don't you think I have deeper feelings for him than for Linqi?"

"Everything is for the sake of the family. They enjoy the family's resources and wealth. You even secretly set up a trust fund for him. Why doesn't he have to bear any obligations?"

"Are you really so partial to your youngest son? I'll really be jealous, Dad."

Lu's father almost vomited blood in disgust.

Knowing that his weakness had been grasped, he quickly said, "I'll pay."

Lu Linwei turned around and made a gesture to Shen Ying. In just one day, he had become so proficient in extortion that he didn't even care about family ties.

The system, seeing this, remained silent as it had been all day.

But Shen Ying didn't let it off the hook. Suddenly, he asked, "Has the male lead successfully won her over?"

The system actually felt a bit wary. [Almost, but the last step is the most difficult to achieve.]

Shen Ying nodded in understanding. "Then we need to add some fuel to the fire."

The system: [What do you mean?]

Shen Ying said meaningfully, "I guess I'll be changing my work environment in a few days."