Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 211: Why Not Become Your Own Dream

The poisoning incident at the food festival caused the Sun Family’s hard-won image to plummet drastically.

Even when the Family Head of the Sun Family, Sun Chengen, died in this incident, there was no public sympathy; some even cursed online, saying that evil meets its retribution.

The shady dealings that the Sun Family engaged in over the years were unearthed one by one and publicly exposed online.

In just a few short days, the Sun Family’s stock plummeted, and their industries in various cities were significantly impacted.

As the current spokesperson for the Sun Family, Sun Yazhu felt the days dragging like years, and her once polished exterior had become much more haggard.

In the conference room of the Sea City branch of the Sun Group, the atmosphere was so tense that it felt like you could hear a pin drop.

Sun Yazhu sat at the head position, saying nothing, her face utterly expressionless.

The man sitting in the second position to her right showed a hint of worry on his face and spoke, "Miss Sun, the current situation is not optimistic. Most of the board members are assessing Sun Group’s current risks, and there might be intent to force the Sun Family out. I’ve received information that they will hold a board meeting at the Beijing headquarters next Tuesday, hosted by Du Ziming."

Sun Yazhu did not speak, crossing her hands at her nose, her gaze extremely calm.

Everyone present was a trusted member of the Sun Family, so they spoke freely without hesitation.

The man continued, "Miss Sun, the Du Family has long harbored ambitions, coveting the Sun Family’s status. They dared not go too far with the old master around, but now that he’s gone, they surely won’t miss the chance to kick us when we’re down."

The Du Family, as mentioned by the man, is also a family in the Inner City of Beijing, with some influence and power. Over the years, they’ve always tried to move up, but because the Sun Family overshadowed them, the Du Family never got the limelight among those three families.

So even in the Inner City of Beijing, they could only rank in the second tier.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

A rhythmic knocking sound suddenly rang out.

The man, who was speaking passionately, frowned slightly and looked toward the door, a trace of annoyance at being interrupted in his eyes. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

He saw Sun Yazhu’s personal secretary, Gao Lan, politely push the door open and enter, her face carrying an apology, "Sorry, President Sun, Miss Chang Ru has urgent matters and wishes to see you."

Sun Yazhu’s previously calm face was now slightly angry, just about to lash out when Gao Lan quickly continued, "President Sun, Miss Chang Ru says she has a way to turn the unfavorable situation around for the Sun Family."

"Her?" Sun Yazhu suddenly thought of some rumors about Chang Ru circulating in Beijing and, after pondering for a moment, said to Gao Lan, "Take her to wait in my office."

"Understood."

Chang Ru, who had been waiting outside, heard that Sun Yazhu asked her to wait in her office instead of going directly into the conference room, and her face instantly darkened; her tone was less respectful than before: "Miss Sun, truly busy as ever!"

Gao Lan felt indignant but had to hold it in when she thought that Chang Ru might have a way to help Sun Yazhu solve this crisis, "President Sun is meeting with some important shareholders, and will come immediately after the talks. Please wait just a moment, Miss Chang."

Chang Ru cast a glance at her, speaking indifferently, "Lead the way."

Just a mere secretary.

Sun Yazhu’s meeting ended quickly this time, and just minutes after Chang Ru sat down, Sun Yazhu returned.

Gao Lan was quite surprised, pursing her lips as she poured Sun Yazhu a cup of black coffee without sugar.

Chang Ru held the coffee cup given to her by Gao Lan, silently observing this once-glorious female powerhouse.

In her past life, she never had the chance to get close to this once-limitless Miss Sun. Even when the Sun Family finally fell, this Miss Sun ended her life in a mental hospital.

At this moment, watching the still glamorous woman in front of her, she felt a bit of regret for some unknown reason.

"You say you have a way to solve the current crisis of the Sun Family?" Seeing that Chang Ru kept staring at her with a look of pity in her eyes, Sun Yazhu felt somewhat puzzled and asked her directly.

Chang Ru regained her composure, quickly hiding her emotions, sitting up straight, "Miss Sun, what I’m about to say you may not believe, but with my years of experience, I hope you will listen..."

Sun Yazhu nodded slightly, "Please go ahead!"

Chang Ru thought of a series of events that happened to the Sun Family in the previous life and selectively spoke about some incidents.

"The night the poisoning incident occurred, I suddenly felt a bit uneasy, waking from a nightmare with a very strong idea in my mind."

Sun Yazhu’s expression remained unchanged, "What idea?"

"The Sun Family must be wary of the Gu Family and the Yuan Family."

In the previous life, after the Sun Family’s downfall, most of their assets were taken over by the Gu Family, and all the families large and small related to the Sun Family were affected and on the brink of bankruptcy. Only the Yuan Family, who was related by marriage to the Sun Family, did not fall and even soared, eventually connecting with the Ye Family.

So the rapid downfall of the Sun Family was significantly aided by these two families, and making the Sun Family wary of them is absolutely correct.

Thinking this through, Chang Ru also voiced her suspicion about the two families.

Sun Yazhu observed her for a long time, seemingly contemplating the probability of what she said. Chang Ru felt tense inside, forcibly calming herself and showing indifference, "I know my claims are unfounded, and if Miss Sun does not believe me, then pretend I never came. Farewell."

As she was about to stand, Sun Yazhu finally stopped her, "Miss Chang, please stay. Although what you’ve said sounds a bit fantastical, the world is full of wonders; I’ll keep your advice in mind."

Chang Ru felt a sense of relief, a faint smile appearing on her face, "Thank you, Miss Sun, for trusting me. Honestly, from childhood, my abilities are indeed unbelievable, even to my family... Anyway, I’ve grown used to it."

Sun Yazhu thought about her relation with Bai Xiaotang and couldn’t help but ask, "May I ask, you and the Bai Family..."

"Bai Yusen is my cousin, and Bai Xiaotang is my cousin as well. I grew up living with the Bai Family..." A hint of sadness appeared on Chang Ru’s face.

Sun Yazhu looked at her, saying nothing, but a smile appeared on her face, "Miss Chang, don’t be sorrowful. A capable person may be doubted at first, but as time passes, her abilities will gradually be seen. I eagerly await that day, Miss Chang."

Upon hearing this, Chang Ru’s smile appeared a bit unnatural.

Sun Yazhu continued, "Miss Chang, counting this time, you’ve reminded me twice now. I’m very curious as to why you are telling me these things? I’m not questioning your intentions, just simply curious about your motive for doing so. After all, our two families are not familiar, and I had no prior interactions with you."

Chang Ru looked at her, her eyes showing a trace of envy, "Perhaps, Miss Sun, you live a life I envy. I know I’ll never become like you, so I don’t want my only dream to disappear easily..."

Sun Yazhu frowned slightly, then smiled helplessly.

She stood up, walked over to Chang Ru, and extended her right hand, "Miss Chang, rather than making others your dream, why not become your own dream? May I call you Ah Ru in the future?"

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