Chapter 105. The Thick-Skinned Strategy

Buck Café.

The Situ family arrived here, visibly more relaxed.

Earlier, they felt as if they were in a slum, with everything dirty and unappealing to touch!

Situ's mother, Li Yuexiu, suddenly became haughty and said slowly, "Xiao Liu, don't blame Auntie for before. Auntie was forced to oppose your relationship."

"At that time, although you were smart and had good grades, it didn't guarantee future success, right? See, it's been three years, and you're still..."

"Yuexiu, stop talking!" Situ Zhou frowned and interrupted his wife.

Li Yuexiu rolled her eyes and muttered, "Am I wrong?"

"Mom, please stop. Liu Di has always been outstanding!" Situ Yan tugged at her mother's sleeve under the table.

Situ Zhou gently pushed a cup of water towards Liu Di and smiled, "Liu Di, I'll be straightforward. Uncle has a favor to ask of you."

"Hmm?" Liu Di raised an eyebrow.

"I heard from our Yan'er that during your university days, you were best friends with Zhang Tianjia?"

"Yes... the CEO of Creator Corp, Zhang Tianjia!"

Situ Zhou forced a smile. "I'd like to ask you to introduce me to Mr. Zhang!"

Situ Yan's father, Situ Zhou, was not just a senior executive at an ordinary publicly listed company.

He worked at the top-tier internet giant in China, Penguin Group!

And Situ Zhou was not just anyone.

He was the one who, just a few days ago, at Penguin Group's headquarters, received a death order from the vice president of business, Li Daode: he must acquire Creator Corp—Vice President Situ!

Situ Zhou revealed a wry smile. "Our group wants to discuss some business with Creator, but I've been waiting outside their office for three days, and Mr. Zhang refuses to see me!"

Liu Di shook his head helplessly. "You want to acquire their company; of course, they won't see you!"

Situ Zhou was slightly stunned.

He didn't expect Liu Di to accurately guess the truth!

But he quickly understood.

Penguin Group is notorious for either copying or acquiring any excellent company they encounter...

No wonder Liu Di thought so!

Situ Zhou sighed. "I'm really out of options, so I'd like you to help me. If I can't get this deal through, I'm afraid I'll lose my position!"

Liu Di glanced at Situ Yan.

Situ Yan, who had been staring blankly at Liu Di, suddenly felt guilty and lowered her head, not daring to meet Liu Di's gaze.

Since the moment she saw Liu Di, Situ Yan had felt a strange sensation in her heart!

Liu Di was still Liu Di.

But now, he seemed entirely different from before!

He appeared even more handsome!

Moreover, he exuded an invisible aura—low-key yet incredibly powerful!

Casual, yet with an intangible pressure!

An enigma!

Liu Di let out a soft sigh.

Situ Yan hadn't done anything wrong; it was just that their backgrounds, mindsets, and outlooks on life were destined to be different.

She and Liu Di would never be on the same path!

Recalling the slight guilt he felt over their breakup, Liu Di smiled slightly. "Mr. Situ, regarding the matter with Creator, just talk to me. I'll help if I can."

"Haha, how ridiculous!"

Situ's mother suddenly crossed her arms, looking like a gossipy woman. "What can you do about Creator? You're friends with Zhang Tianjia, but do you think he'll let you meddle in his company's affairs?"

"And who knows? Zhang Tianjia might have already forgotten about you now that he's in such a prominent position!"

Liu Di replied calmly, "I have a great relationship with A-Jia, and he listens to me quite well."

"Yeah, right!"

Situ's mother raised an eyebrow. "Situ, I think he's just after money. I told you there's no need to drag this out!"

With that, she took out two stacks of cash from her bag!

"Liu Di, here's 50,000 yuan. Introduce my husband to Zhang Tianjia. If they successfully meet, I'll give you another 50,000 yuan. How about it? That should be worth a few years' salary from your little restaurant, right?"

Situ's mother looked at Liu Di with an air of arrogance!

Liu Di glanced at the stacks of cash, then at Situ Zhou, and chuckled softly.

He stood up and said, "Out of respect for Situ Yan, I'll talk to A-Jia about this."

Then, Liu Di left directly!

Watching Liu Di's departing figure, Situ Yan was lost in thought for a long time.

He was still as stubborn as ever!

No matter how big the challenge, he refused to show any weakness!

He was even more unwilling to accept anyone's help!

"Bah, what a useless guy! Still so temperamental!"

Situ's mother suddenly spat and turned to Situ Yan. "Yan'er, you tell me, since breaking up with Liu Di, you haven't even kept in touch with A-Jia, not even a phone call. A-Jia is so outstanding, why couldn't you maintain that relationship?"

Situ Yan looked at her mother with reproach. "Wasn't it you? A-Jia was just a salesperson before! You were the one who told me not to associate with such people! You even called them low-class!"

"You... you ungrateful girl, I was doing it for your own good!"

Situ's mother was choked with frustration, glaring at her daughter before turning to Situ Zhou.

She worriedly said, "Situ, I don't think Liu Di is reliable at all! We're doomed if we rely on him! Do you have any other options?"

Situ Zhou furrowed his brows. "What other options do I have? There's only the last resort left!"

"What last resort?" Situ's mother perked up at his words.

Situ Zhou's face turned red as he gritted his teeth. "I'll just have to swallow my pride!"

"Tomorrow, Yan'er is attending a class reunion at Creator. We'll thicken our skin and go in with her!"

"We'll talk to Zhang Tianjia in person!"

Situ Yan panicked when she heard this!

"Dad, you can't do that! My classmates will laugh at me!"

Situ Zhou let out a heavy sigh!

"Laugh? What's a little ridicule?"

"If I lose my job, will our family survive on air?"

"I've made a pledge to General Manager Li Daode!"

"I must go tomorrow!"

With that, Situ Zhou got up and headed for the car. "You two take a taxi home today. I need to report to General Manager Li at the company!"