Chapter 348: Chapter 348

Shi Nuan’s guess was confirmed that afternoon.

She got a chance to call Ji Xia, who said it was certain that the decision to participate in the Lishui Project bidding was solely pushed by Yu Dou.

Originally, Shi Yuanbo was against it. He first allowed Shi Nuan to get engaged to Song Yichuan, and then took charge, letting Yu Dou get engaged to Song Qingyang.

His aim was to mend relations with the Song Family, how could he possibly become their competitor?

A while ago, when Song Qingyang publicly embarrassed Yu Dou at a banquet, Shi Yuanbo feared that Yu Dou might break off the engagement with Song Qingyang out of indignation and even mediated and persuaded them.

He even personally called Song Zhongming, ensuring him that he wouldn’t let the wedding plans end just like that.

Upon learning that Yu Dou wanted to compete for the Lishui Project, he almost refused without thinking: "How can that be? Everyone knows that is the Song Family’s project. If we intervene, what does that count for?"

But Yu Dou was very persistent, saying, "The project hasn’t been awarded yet, how can we say it belongs to the Song Family? Maybe if we fight for it, it will become ours at the Shi Family..."

Shi Yuanbo still opposed it, even though he knew the Lishui Project was a lucrative endeavor, the Shi Family already had quite a few projects this year, and their current tasks weren’t completed yet, and now they’re taking on such a government project.

If it succeeded, great, but if it failed, it would ruin not only their reputation but also money.

Furthermore, offending the Song Family, offending Song Zhongming, even offending Song Yansheng, wouldn’t be worthwhile!

However, Yu Dou was persistent, stating, "President Shi, you’re wrong. The Song Family today is no longer the Song Family of the past, just as our Shi Family is no longer the Shi Family of old. Haven’t you always felt that the Shi Family was not as good as the Song Family? This is just the chance to prove it. If we lose, the project still belongs to the Song Family, at most we apologize and it’s nothing, but if we win..."

Shi Yuanbo, having been in business for many years, knew exactly what Yu Dou meant.

If they won, it wouldn’t be him trying to please Song Zhongming, but rather Song Zhongming pleasing him.

Moreover, speaking of Song Yansheng, even though Song Zhongming is his cousin, Song Yansheng is also his son-in-law!

Seeing how devoted Song Yansheng was to his daughter Nuannuan, and with Nuannuan soon to intern at the Shi Family, for Nuannuan’s sake, he wouldn’t do anything to the Shi Family for now!

After figuring everything out, Shi Yuanbo chose to back down, leaving everything in Yu Dou’s hands.

Ji Xia said, "If Mr. Yu really secures this project, his standing among the Shi Family’s employees will be unshakable. President Shi is still too muddled, thinking he holds some shares, that the Shi Family is his. Doesn’t he know that sometimes people’s hearts are even more important?"

Shi Nuan held the phone silently for a long time.

Ji Xia was slightly startled, subconsciously calling out twice, "Nuannuan? Nuannuan, are you listening?"

Shi Nuan replied with a "mm," saying, "I’m listening..."

After a pause, she said, "No need to worry about these things. So-called estrangement actually existed long ago, being more thorough now isn’t too big of a deal... besides, even if my father is estranged, there’s still me, his daughter, right? I remember my mother once had a certain prestige at the company!"

Ji Xia nodded, "Indeed, because back then... back when the Shi Family annexed the Xu Family’s industry, it seemed they considered the Lady’s side too, so some Xu Family employees are still in their original positions, although their ranks are not high, their hearts have always leaned toward the Xu Family. After Old Sir Xu passed away, they transferred this sentiment onto the Lady, but alas, the Lady ultimately also..."

Ji Xia’s voice dimmed, sadness unable to be concealed.

Shi Nuan’s voice, however, gently came through at this time, "Yes, my mother passed away, but her daughter, me, am I not still alive?"