Qi Chao, ever considerate, patiently recounted the entire sequence of events to Li Wei. At the end, he even offered a well-intentioned suggestion: "With a son like that, born solely to wreak havoc, why not consider having another? It's not too late to make amends, Mr. Li. You're still vigorous enough for the task."
Inwardly, Li Wei had already imagined peeling his son Li Xiuwen's skin off a hundred times. Outwardly, however, he repeatedly apologized to Qi Chao on his son's behalf, nearly ready to drop to his knees to beg for forgiveness for Li Xiuwen's presumptuousness.
"Mr. Qi, regarding the Wenxing East Road project, is there any chance the Li Group could take a small share? I'm not asking for much—just 10% would suffice."
Qi Chao shook his head. "The Qi Group is sufficiently funded and doesn't need external support. Besides, you already have the senior apartment project in Luowu District to oversee. It's better not to overextend yourself."