OTAKO'S INVITATION

However, Ling Li's supposed friends were in utter chaos. The news updates continued to pour in relentlessly, day after day, for weeks, each headline more shocking than the last:

"The Chinese President has emerged completely unharmed from the terrifying attempt on his life…"

"In an incredible turn of events, the largest car manufacturer in Europe has made the heartbreaking decision to close its plant permanently…"

"A shocking revelation has emerged: the son of the current President has been apprehended for involvement in drug trafficking…"

"The government's joint multi-billion project investor has unexpectedly withdrawn their support…"

Ling Li remained indifferent, ignoring the countless calls and messages flooding her phone. She was focused, her mind set on the bigger picture.