"Miss Liu Yilin, hello. I am He Shihai."
Just then, a middle-aged man dressed elegantly, holding a wine glass, approached Liu Yilin, the president, and greeted her.
"Mr. He, hello. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Upon seeing the man speaking to her, Liu Yilin, who was usually reserved, showed a rare change in her demeanor.
"Miss Liu is young and capable, and also so beautiful. It is my honor to know you. May I have the honor of having a drink with you, Miss Liu?"
He Shihai said very gentlemanly.
"Of course, it is my honor as well."
Liu Yilin raised her glass and clinked it with He Shihai's. She then took a small sip, her face flushing slightly, making her look even more captivating.
"Miss Liu, I heard you've been troubled lately. Do you need my help?"
He Shihai put down his wine glass and smiled at Liu Yilin.
For others, these words might be mere pleasantries. However, He Shihai possessed a certain standing, though whether he could actually solve the problem remained to be seen.
Moreover, when someone suddenly acts kindly towards another, it's never purely out of benevolence; there's always a hidden motive.
"Thank you, Mr. He. I don't have any trouble."
Liu Yilin said gratefully.
Regardless of whether his intentions were genuine or just polite, Liu Yilin had developed a favorable impression of He Shihai.
"Oh, really? I met Shi Yong the other day and had dinner with him. He told me that Miss Liu was in some difficult trouble. Was Shi Yong lying to me?"
He Shihai directly brought up Shi Yong, deliberately mentioning that he had dined with him. This was to implicitly convey to Liu Yilin that he had a good relationship with Shi Yong. The fact that he addressed Shi Yong by his given name, a sign of familiarity, was something any intelligent person would understand.
"That's not it. I have indeed encountered some trouble recently."
Liu Yilin had no choice but to admit it.
"I heard Miss Liu has offended the Violet Orchid family. While I'm not well acquainted with them, I do have some influential friends in Europe. If you need it, I can help mediate this matter for you."
He Shihai said to Liu Yilin.
Since Ning Beichen hadn't told her, Liu Yilin was completely unaware that this Ning Beichen had nearly wiped out the Violet Orchid family. Hearing He Shihai say this now, her face lit up with joy.
The matter with the Violet Orchid family was indeed troublesome, more than just ordinary trouble, but significant trouble. Liu Yilin's own capabilities were insufficient to resolve it.
Now, to suddenly hear He Shihai offer help, how could Liu Yilin not be tempted?
After all, as long as this matter remained unresolved, she would be in danger, and her family would be implicated.
"Mr. He, can you truly help me mediate with the Violet Orchid family?"
Liu Yilin asked urgently.
"Miss Liu, you must know what the Violet Orchid family represents in this world. They have a long history, immense power, and wealth that rivals that of a nation. No one can claim to have a hundred percent certainty of persuading them. However, I will do my best to help you."
From He Shihai's tone, one could detect an extraordinary confidence.
"Mr. He, please help me. I've been truly troubled recently, and offending the Violet Orchid family was not my intention. I don't wish to be their enemy."
Liu Yilin said quickly.
"Miss Liu, please don't worry. I will help you with this matter, but..."
He Shihai's words suddenly stopped, clearly indicating that he was about to state his terms.
"But what? Mr. He, please tell me."
Liu Yilin didn't grasp He Shihai's implication, her mind solely focused on getting him to help resolve the issue.
"But the Violet Orchid family is a prominent, established European lineage. They won't simply let Miss Liu off with a word or two from me. If Miss Liu wants to resolve this matter, perhaps you should show some sincerity."
He Shihai looked at Liu Yilin, his eyes glinting with cunning.
"Mr. He, if this matter is to be resolved, what kind of sincerity would I need to offer?"
At this point, Liu Yilin faintly sensed He Shihai's intentions.
However, she was in a difficult position. If He Shihai could truly help her resolve this, even if it meant paying a price, Liu Yilin would accept it.
"Miss Liu, to reconcile with the Violet Orchid family, ordinary things probably won't satisfy their appetite. If you can relinquish the high-tech chip you possess, I might have a chance to convince the Violet Orchid family to cease their pursuit of you."
He Shihai said to Liu Yilin with an air of difficulty.
Seeing Liu Yilin's hesitant and reluctant expression, he quickly continued.
"Miss Liu, I know this chip is very important to you. But think about it, what use is an advanced chip if you lose your life? If you hand over the chip, you can earn the Violet Orchid family's forgiveness. You are still young, and with your intelligence and talent, it's not impossible to develop another chip, right, Miss Liu?"
He Shihai spoke persuasively, in the manner of someone experienced, presenting his arguments logically.
"No, the chip is the most important thing to me. It's not just my chip; it represents the pinnacle development of our nation's chip industry. For the past century, foreign countries have restricted our high-tech chip development through sanctions, technological blockades, and other despicable means, all to prevent us from surpassing them. If I hand over the chip, wouldn't it be all for naught? I am unwilling!"
Liu Yilin immediately refused.
"Miss Liu, I understand how you feel. In fact, am I not also from the East? If the chip is handed over, my heart aches, and I feel it's not worth it for you. However, if the chip is not handed over, I truly cannot persuade the Violet Orchid family to let you go. Miss Liu, I believe you've heard the saying, 'As long as the green hills remain, there will be wood to burn.' Even if you don't consider yourself, you still have a sister, you still have family. Are you not concerned about their safety? Is the chip more important than your own life, more important than your own family?"
He Shihai spoke volubly, his words flowing like a river.
Putting aside his ulterior motives for a moment, he was undoubtedly a skilled negotiator.
Upon hearing about the safety of her family, Liu Yilin fell silent. He Shihai's words had struck a chord, hitting a vulnerability she couldn't easily overcome.