To Love You Again

Xiong Zhi sat on her usual chair. She was facing Zhou Min and Linfeng sat at his side. Her grandfather sat at the front as usual.

Silence was heard through the long table. Even the sound of their eating cannot be heard.

Xiong Zhi broke the silence and asked her grandfather.

"Grandfather, I wish to build my own business. " She said out of the blue.

The three man was shocked for different reasons.

The old man was shocked because her granddaughter spoke for the first time in their meal! And she's the one who initiated it!

(A/N : Hey old man, that's not the issue here )

Zhou Min, the head butler, aide of Mr. Xiong, was shocked when she heard her spoke. This is the first time he heard another words from her aside from 'Yes, grandfather' and her usual line in the morning. It was the longest time she spoke with new words! 𝘧𝒓e𝑒𝑤e𝙗𝚗o𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝐜𝐨ｍ

(A/N : Now I know why the maid said she felt like she won a lotto. The man here looks like he witnessed a world break record. )

While Linfeng was shocked because of her words. How can a mere teenager build her own company? Even she has money, she must have capabilities, connections, and strong will to not let it to be bunkrupt.

(A/N : Good reaction! Seems like you're the only one who knew the issue here. )

"Ahh....again?" Her grandfather asked her still shocked from earlier.

" Grandfather, I wish to live independently and be capable to help you in the company. My parents still have their shares in Xiong Corp. I know I have to be twenty to inherit their shares. But while I'm young I want to build my own company. "

Because of her incompetence last lifetime her life become miserable. She had 27 % share of Xiong Corp. Her family's company for generations. Xiong Corp. was the biggest company in Country C and in top 10 big companies overseas.

Those things was branded in her name. But she did not coveted it. Thinking if she joined in the the Xiong battle fighting for the shares and inheritance of Xiong's wealth it would bring her troubles or cost her life. She was naive. Playing safe, meek? and obedient was never good. She forgot that she was in the top of the food chain. Many hungry wolves waiting for her. It was the world of to eat or be eaten. Her greatest mistake was not partaking in any of it.? Becoming the easiest target.

But this time it would not be the same. She would strike at them first, caught them unprepared. She would build her own backup, her own company.

The old man recovered his wits when he heard those words.

What is this girl saying?!

" Xiong Zhi! Do you know what are you saying?! Building your own company?! Do you think it's easy that everyone can do it?! You girl, I know you are not a brat. You should listen to me like you always do. Study and graduate. You can help me by not bringing trouble in our surname. I let you marry then to expands our business. I already have someone in my mind. "

Xiong Zhi clenched her teeth. Because of this...because she agreed easily her life become more doomed.

" Grandfather, Zhi'er [1] is serious. I may be young. But I'm determined. As grandfather said, Zhi'er always listen to you. Never disobey your words. This time, Zhi'er only have one wish. Is to allow this granddaughter to be independent and capable. Grandfather, you are a Xiong, I'm also a Xiong, it runs in our blood to become on top of the world. If I'm weak and just to be wed to someone you already chose and become a decorations only, I'm a worthy to be a Xiong? Grandfather, I want to prove myself to you and see what I'm capable of. "

'And to avenge me and Linfeng to those animals.....I must become strong....'

She silently add in her speech.

The three man once again was shocked.? And once again, for different reasons.

But this time the old man seriously pondered her words. freℯ𝓌e𝚋𝐧𝘰vℯl.𝐜𝚘𝗺

By using the legendary name of Xiong , Xiong Zhi hit the old man in his weak spot. Knowing the old man gave importance to their surname. That even her mother was married the old man still used their surname dominating her husband.

Zhou Min was shocked this time because he learned the young miss had a sharp tongue. Even only few words come out, it was all straightforward and directly hit the spot.

Linfeng was shocked because of the girl's strong will.

She might be cold and expressionless...but she's not meek like they said... Seems like he has an interesting Young Miss.

Linfeng lips curled up slightly. His gaze was intriguing while looking at Xiong Zhi.

Xiong Zhi was indifferent to all of it. She was focused on her grandfather's answer. But no matter what, if she have to do it secretly she'll do it. She just only need a little money for creating the company. She has plans. She might look sixteen, a girl who are blooming in her age, learning the world, but inside, her soul was an a.d.u.l.t twenty-three, who already experienced the ugly side of this world and even death itself.

She looked at her grandfather with unwavering determination.

This look move her grandfather's heart. But he stilled his heart. In business, there's no family. If you were strong and intelligent you would rise on the top. But if you're weak, you would be eaten and never seen again. That's how cruel this business world. That's also one of the reasons why he did not want her to enter business. He would choose to let her marry a wealthy and capable man.

But looking at his beautiful granddaughter's eyes he can help but feel proud. He knew she was intelligent and she knew the rules of this world. Still, her granddaughter was still young. How can she survive this dangerous world?

The old man was torn between ' yes, you can do' and 'no you can't'.

(A/N : just get a flower, peel their petals, and decide already)

***Readers Reaction [RR]*** : Shut up A/N your not helping. Pity the old man...duh... Here's flowers for you ****(A/N: ? (?_?) I don't know where they popped out )

Finally, after a long silence, the old man sighed.

"If you really want, you can do. But you will never get a penny from me. I will not stop you. Since it is your own company, build it from scratch."

Xiong Zhi breathed the breath she was holding.

"Of course, grandfather I will not disappoint you. But...can I withdraw a little money from my savings that my parents left me? I only need 10 million. I will return it after two years with 20% interest. Since I did not earn the money from my savings I will just borrow it and return it immediately. "

(A/N : Don't forget, they were wealthy business family that runs for many generations. So their treasury contains Many Billions..that's why 10 million is 'only' and 'little' for them. )

***[RR] *** : Shut up A/N we already know. Why you keep popping up? Don't interrupt. Bty, can we borrow money? You know just a 'little' and 'only' ;) *******

"What if you go bankrupt? Or your company did not expands at all or cannot return the 10 million after two years? "

Her grandfather taunted her.

"I will marry the man you choose and never speak of this like it never happened." She confidently reply.

She would never marry that man. Hence, she would never let herself fail.

" Since it was your money to waste I don't have any complain. But I would like to see your company's growth. You must set a goal.."

" I planned after four years, the moment I turned twenty, I will have a strong company. That its name will even reach your ears." Xiong Zhi said with a stoic face.

"Hahaha! Indeed you are a Xiong. Don't disappoint me, woman.? I laughed today and it will be bad if you make me humiliated later. I would like to see what can you achieve in a mere four years."

"Thank you, grandfather. I will fulfill my promise. But you must comprise me also to never interrupt my business in not appointed time. Not sent me to marriage to any man. If I succeed in four years, build my own company and proved my abilities, I will choose the man that I will marry. " Xiong Zhi said determinedly.

"Fine! It's a deal. Hahaha! " The old man continued to laugh.

In his heart, a mark was left by her granddaughter. In the years to come, he would remember this time when he witnessed the change in his granddaughter and the start of her legends in business world.