Sun Jinyu looked back at her father, puzzled. Sun Fu was one of the shareholders of the Li Corporation. Although his share was not large, the Li Corporation's huge annual profits meant his dividends were more than enough to allow their family to live luxuriously.
Moreover, Sun Jinyu was the sales manager of a division within the Li Corporation. It could be said that the Sun family's entire interests were closely tied to the Li Corporation.
The smile on Sun Fu's face had become extremely stiff, looking more like a grimace than a smile.
"Mr. Li, have I done something wrong to make you misunderstand?" Sun Fu's voice was hoarse.
Even Sun Jinyu could tell her father was acting unusually. She tightly clutched Sun Fu's clothes, her palms sweating.
She wasn't worried about her father doing anything that would affect the Li Corporation; she was concerned about how this might impact her.
Looking at Li Mohan's expression, would he be angry with her? She was on the verge of an opportunity to move to the Li Corporation's headquarters, which would allow her to see Li Mohan every day.
With her looks and methods, she believed that icy man would eventually fall for her. But what had her father done?
Although Ye Huohuo was skilled in metaphysics, she was not interested in the power struggles within large corporations. Her large, cat-like eyes darted between Li Mohan and Sun Fu.
She couldn't understand. Her master had told her she should descend the mountain to gain experience, as the most complex things in the human world were not ghosts and spirits, but human hearts. The most terrifying things in the world were not ghosts, but also human hearts.
The corner of Li Mohan's lips curved slightly, adding an extra layer of coldness to his already aloof demeanor. "Since Uncle Sun still wants to pretend, I'll make things clear.
You registered a company under the guise of friendship and used the Li Corporation's money to fund your company's operations. You thought that by returning the money at the end of the year, covering the shortfall, and balancing the accounts, there would be no consequences.
Unfortunately, fate is unpredictable. Due to poor management, not only did the tens of millions invested go up in smoke, but you also lost your own savings.
With the end of the year approaching, you feared I would discover your deficit when I audited the accounts, and your own money was tied up, leaving you unable to cover the company's shortfall.
So, you came up with this plan, didn't you?"
Everyone in the room was sharp-witted. Li Mohan hadn't explicitly stated everything, but they had mostly understood.
The seemingly filial act of finding a master to treat Grandpa’s illness, acting like a devoted descendant, turned out to be a scheme?
Li Mochen, unable to keep quiet, blurted out, "Big Brother, are you saying that this painting was sent to Grandpa by Uncle Sun? Was everything that happened today arranged by Uncle Sun?"
Li Mohan neither confirmed nor denied, which was tantamount to an admission.
Upon hearing this, Ye Huohuo finally understood the cause and effect. She then took a closer look at Sun Fu.
Her brows furrowed slightly.
"Mohan, I asked someone to buy that painting at an auction. How could it be related to Sun Fu? You must be mistaken. Although I'm not aware of the company's internal affairs, this painting has nothing to do with him!" Li Yuan spoke up at this point.
"Grandpa, I had someone check just now. This painting was consigned for sale at an auction by a distant relative of Sun Fu. How can this not be related to him? This..."
"Mr. Li, please don't misunderstand. I truly know nothing about this painting. My distant relative? I'm willing to confront him. Old Master, please do me justice. Brother Li has been gone for so many years, and I have been loyal to the Li family.
I admit I wanted to start my own company, and I admit I did use the company's money, but I never had the slightest intention of harming Uncle Li!"
Sun Fu spoke with tears streaming down his face, appearing both sincere and pathetic.
Li Mohan was about to say something else but was interrupted by Ye Huohuo.
"Mr. Li, although I'm not familiar with your company's affairs, I believe Mr. Sun is unaware of the painting. That painting was entirely a setup by Master Peng, intended to defraud you of your money."
As soon as Ye Huohuo finished speaking, Sun Fu grabbed Ye Huohuo's sleeve like a drowning man grasping at a straw, "Little Master, you are absolutely right. I was also deceived!
It was all Master Peng's scheme, and I was caught in it too. I will find a way to catch him and hand him over for your disposal!"
Li Mohan glared at Ye Huohuo. He hated it when people interrupted him. This young girl had completely disrupted his flow.
Family was his bottom line. If Sun Fu had merely embezzled company funds, considering their years of friendship, he might have let it slide and forgiven him. But he had dared to target his grandfather.
Although the old man appeared robust, he was advanced in age, and it was uncertain if this ordeal would leave him with lasting health problems.
He would not show any leniency to Sun Fu.
"You..."
As Li Mohan was about to speak, Li Yuan interjected, "Alright, let's put an end to this. As they say, airing dirty laundry within the family is not good. No one wanted this to happen today, so let's just let it go. I'm fine!"
"Grandpa!" Li Mochen didn't want to let go of the person who had harmed his grandfather, but after saying two words, Li Moyan tugged at his sleeve, causing him to swallow the rest of his words.
Li Mohan looked at his grandfather's determined expression, closed his eyes, and let out a long sigh. When he opened them again, the anger in his eyes was suppressed deep within. "Since Grandpa says so, then this matter will be dropped tonight. However, you must return the money you embezzled from the company as soon as possible. I'll give you one month. If you fail to repay it by then, I will pursue legal action."
Sun Fu nearly collapsed onto the floor. Sun Jinyu, struggling to support him, quickly replied, "Mr. Li, rest assured, I will urge my father to cover the shortfall. I was truly unaware of this matter. Otherwise, I would never have allowed my father to do something so foolish."
Sun Jinyu was about to say more but was interrupted by a wave of Li Mohan's hand.
"You may leave!" Li Mohan's voice was icy. He turned his head away, no longer looking at them.
At this moment, Sun Jinyu wished she could kill her own father. Her meticulously planned future, on the verge of success, had been ruined by this father.
She absolutely refused to let this happen. Fortunately, there was still room for maneuver. She was determined to become the young mistress of the Li family, to become the mistress of the Li household.
As she thought this, she glanced at Ye Huohuo, standing beside Li Mohan. That was where she should be standing; that woman had occupied her place. She was determined to reclaim it.
After Sun Fu and his daughter left, Li Mochen indignantly asked, "Hey, why did you speak up for that Sun fellow? I think he deliberately caused Grandpa to fall unconscious, then staged a rescue act to gain Big Brother's forgiveness, or perhaps to get money from our family to cover his shortfall.
You know nothing about the operations of Big Brother's company, so why butt in? If he isn't punished today, he might bite us back tomorrow.
Besides, there are laws for the nation and rules for the company. If everyone were to be lenient like him, wouldn't the company descend into chaos?"
Li Mochen studied law. Although he hadn't graduated yet, he had already assisted the Li Corporation's legal department in numerous cases. He was a firm believer in legal statutes and strongly advocated for governing the company through them.
Ye Huohuo looked at the four Li brothers. It was clear they were all displeased with her for defending Sun Fu earlier. She could only sigh.
"The reason I said and did that was actually for the good of your Li family!"