Her heart couldn't help but give rise to a sliver of hope, and the despair in her eyes gradually turned into eagerness.
In the face of Pei Jingchuan's icy gaze, Shen Nian appeared even more uneasy, but she knew this was her only chance.
She took a deep breath, trying to make her voice sound more stable and sincere.
"Jingchuan, the fact is... our family's company has recently encountered a serious crisis," said Shen Nian, her voice low as she attempted to mask the anxiety within. Desperation shone in her eyes, yet it was mixed with the desire for help.
"My father's company has been gutted by some malicious individuals. Now, there's a huge funding shortfall within the company," Shen Nian's words choked slightly as tears began to fall quietly, revealing the helplessness deep in her heart.
Her hands gently touched each other, seeming somewhat at a loss: "We really don't know what to do. If we can't fill this gap soon, the company may be facing the danger of bankruptcy."