Chapter 2247: Bad News

Zhao Fusheng knew that in the eyes of others, what he was doing might seem like bullying the weak.

But he was even more aware of the consequences if he did nothing.

Leniency toward an enemy is cruelty to oneself.

Such trivial matters were soon set aside by Zhao Fusheng as he turned his attention to other things.

He had his own affairs to handle and couldn't devote all his energy to this.

And frankly, it didn't befit his status.

With Liu Yiming keeping an eye on things and the legal department aware of his intentions, they naturally wouldn't let this matter slide.

As for Zheng Yao and the others, once Zhang Qian conveyed Zhao Fusheng's meaning, they had nothing more to say.

After all, regardless of whether Zhao Fusheng was right, he was the chairman of Future Group, and since those people had first infringed on Future Group's interests, Zhao Fusheng had the right to retaliate.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

One day, while Zhao Fusheng was reviewing documents in his office, Liu Yiming walked in with a worried expression.

"What's the matter?"

Zhao Fusheng was puzzled by Liu Yiming's demeanor.

"Chairman, I... I need to ask for leave."

Liu Yiming said to Zhao Fusheng.

"What happened? Don't panic."

Zhao Fusheng said to him.

Liu Yiming was usually honest and rarely so flustered, which genuinely surprised Zhao Fusheng.

In his impression, although his secretary wasn't top-notch in ability, he had good composure and seldom lost his cool.

"My father was diagnosed with lung cancer."

Liu Yiming said bitterly.

Hearing this, Zhao Fusheng's expression changed as well.

The word "cancer" needs no explanation for what it means to ordinary people.

Liu Yiming's reaction was not surprising.

"Is he still in your hometown?" Zhao Fusheng asked.

Liu Yiming nodded: "Just diagnosed."

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and said to Liu Yiming, "How about this: you go pick him up in person. After all, medical conditions in the capital are better. Or you could inquire about the best medical facilities in the country and we'll go there."

Then he said earnestly, "Don't worry about money. I've got your back."

"Thank you, Chairman."

Liu Yiming quickly bowed to Zhao Fusheng in gratitude.

Although he and his sister had money, the fact that Zhao Fusheng, as his boss, could say such words—whether sincere or to win loyalty—deserved his bow.

After all, this wasn't Zhao Fusheng's concern.

"No need to be so polite."

Zhao Fusheng waved his hand, signaling Liu Yiming to leave.

He could well understand Liu Yiming's feelings now; he had once faced a similar situation.

But back then, he had no ability to do more for his father, and his father had only told him when he was already terminally ill.

That was the greatest regret of his previous life.

The tree desires stillness but the wind will not cease; the child wishes to care for his parents but they are no longer there—nothing is more depressing than that.

With that thought, Zhao Fusheng called Ye Jing.

"What's up? Something happened?"

Ye Jing was a bit surprised to receive a call from Zhao Fusheng; it was unusual for Zhao Fusheng to call him.

Zhao Fusheng explained the whole situation, and finally said, "Don't assign any work to Liu Yan for the time being. For the tasks already arranged, see if they can be postponed, got it?"

"No problem."

Ye Jing naturally agreed readily.

Not to mention that Zhao Fusheng personally intervened, even just for Liu Yiming's sake, he would take care of Liu Yan's feelings.

Besides, artists are human too; encountering such a thing, no one would feel good inside.

If they forced her to go to work at a time like this, they would truly be no different from capitalists.

To be honest, having grown up in the capital as a genuine大院 kid, although Ye Jing was now a businessman, he really couldn't afford to lose face like that.

If word got out, wouldn't he be laughed to death by the old and young of the Beijing circle?

Not to mention those competitors eyeing Future Film; if such a thing spread, it would surely be mocked and smeared by everyone.

Future Film is now a listed company; such a mistake would never be made.

...

...

Soon, Liu Yiming's father was brought to the capital.

Liu Yan also put down her work and accompanied her father in seeking medical treatment.

It must be said that the medical conditions in the capital were indeed better than in the provinces, and the diagnosis was quickly confirmed.

"The doctor means, with proper treatment, there are still four or five years left."

Liu Yiming said to Zhao Fusheng with a bitter smile.

"Give him the best treatment."

Zhao Fusheng nodded, unable to say anything more.

After all, the sick person was Liu Yiming's father; no matter how much others empathized, they couldn't say much.

Words of comfort are sometimes very pale, because no matter how much you sympathize and care, you are ultimately not the other person.

"I'm sorry, Chairman, for making you worry."

Liu Yiming said to Zhao Fusheng.

Recently, he had been busy with his father's affairs and hadn't attended to the company.

Zhao Fusheng waved his hand: "Between us, no need to be so polite. Take care of your father first; I've already arranged for someone to handle the company."

"Rest assured, I will take care of family matters as soon as possible."

Liu Yiming quickly nodded.

He naturally knew that Zhao Fusheng said this to put his mind at ease.

"Come on, let me go see your father."

Zhao Fusheng said to Liu Yiming.

He had come to the hospital today specifically to visit Liu Yiming's father.

Liu Yiming nodded in agreement, and the two walked together toward Liu Yiming's father's hospital room.

In the hospital room.

Liu Yan was talking with her mother, while the old man lay in bed.

"You go back first, your brother and I are enough here," Liu's mother said to her daughter. "You haven't been to work for so long; won't the company have any objections?"

"It's fine."

Liu Yan shook her head: "Our General Manager Ye called and told me to accompany my father first; the company won't assign me any work for now."

She paused and said with a bitter smile: "I heard it was the Chairman himself who called General Manager Ye, instructing the company not to assign me work. Even the jobs I had previously scheduled have been postponed."

"Really?"

Liu's mother was somewhat surprised: "That Chairman Zhao is really a good person."

She naturally believed her daughter and knew that her son's boss was not a bad person.

If it were someone else, she might suspect they had ulterior motives toward her daughter, but as for Chairman Zhao, it was impossible; not to mention that he and his wife were childhood sweethearts.

Just Zhao Fusheng's character alone was enough to earn the absolute trust of those around him.