Chapter 345 Standing on Your Side

Lin Nan understood and responded to Jiang Yichen: "Well, the situation is urgent now, so I'll hang up first. Don't be too anxious while you are abroad, just take care of your own affairs. I will contact you as soon as there is any progress here." After that, a busy tone came from the other end of the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yichen slowly walked to the window and looked at the dark night outside. The desire to return home surged like a tide, and he wished he could grow wings and fly back at this moment.

In the following days, I racked my brains to establish contact with Mr. Li's wife and win her trust. The chance encounter we had previously had was fleeting, and she avoided us again afterwards.

I knew very well that we had to find a point of entry that would make her willing to open her heart to us.

First, I decided to start by caring about her living conditions. Through some connections, I learned that Mr. Li’s wife liked to go to a private flower studio to learn flower arrangement.

In the studio, when I learned that Mr. Li’s wife often went to a private flower arrangement studio to learn flower arrangement, it was like seeing a ray of light in the darkness.

I knew this might be a great opportunity to establish contact with her, so I immediately called Xu Sisi over and said in a serious and anxious manner, "Sisi, we must seize this opportunity. Go contact the owner of the flower art studio and make it clear to him that we have absolutely no ill intentions and simply hope to create a suitable environment to have a good exchange with Mr. Li's wife. This is crucial to our next move, and you must do everything you can to convince him."

After receiving the order, Xu Sisi did not dare to delay for a moment and quickly dialed the phone number of the flower art studio. A gentle male voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, this is the exclusive member illustration class, how can I help you?"

Xu Sisi cleared her throat and said politely and sincerely, "Hello, boss. I would like to sign up for a class."

Xu Sisi called the flower studio and heard the boss's gentle greeting: "Hello, this is [studio name], how can I help you?" In an instant, Xu Sisi almost blurted out her real purpose, but when the words came to her lips, she suddenly realized that if she told it so bluntly, the boss would most likely refuse. After a little thought, she quickly adjusted her strategy.

"Boss, I finally found you! I asked around and found out about your unique store." Xu Sisi deliberately added some enthusiasm to her voice. "I really want to meet you. When is convenient for you? Besides, I can recommend a good customer to you."

"This..." The boss' tone was full of hesitation, "We are generally not open to the public. Where did you hear about this? Was it recommended by a super member? We have strict records of consumption here. Only those who reach a certain level are eligible to come to our store." The boss' words were cautious, and he was wary of Xu Sisi's sudden call.

Xu Sisi's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly calmed down and explained, "Boss, don't worry, we have absolutely no problem with the money. As long as we can reach a cooperation, the fees can be negotiated." As she spoke, she unconsciously clenched her phone, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

The boss was silent for a moment, obviously weighing the pros and cons: "It's not about the money. It's mainly about this kind of backdoor operation. Once discovered, it will have a significant impact on the reputation of our studio."

Xu Sisi took a deep breath and said anxiously, "Boss, I assure you that we will abide by the rules and will not cause you any trouble. We also sincerely think that your courses and atmosphere are great, so we tried our best to contact you. Moreover, the client we recommended will definitely bring you more business."

There was another silence, and Xu Sisi's heart was in her throat. After more than ten minutes of long arguing, every second was torture. Finally, the boss said, "If you go through the back door, you will definitely have to pay more."

Xu Sisi's eyes lit up instantly, and her voice trembled with excitement: "Thank you so much, boss! Don't worry, we will not let you down. We will do whatever you say for the follow-up matters." After hanging up the phone, Xu Sisi felt relieved and slumped in the chair, praying silently in her heart that this hard-won opportunity would lay the foundation for the smooth implementation of subsequent plans.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Sisi walked quickly into my office and said excitedly: "Sister Gu, it's done! It will be the day after tomorrow afternoon." I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling both excited and nervous, knowing that this would be a crucial step in establishing contact with Mr. Li's wife and gaining her trust. Success or failure would depend on this.

That day, I arrived at the flower arrangement studio early and pretended to be an ordinary student and studied aside.

When Mr. Li's wife came in, she was obviously on guard. I smiled and took the initiative to greet her: "What a coincidence, we meet again. I was too busy in the cafe last time and didn't have time to talk to you properly. I know you have been through a lot recently. In fact, I am also a woman, so I can especially understand your difficulties." She just nodded slightly and didn't say anything, but I noticed a hint of complex emotions flashing in her eyes.

In the following classes, I did not rush to mention Mr. Li or our purpose. Instead, I studied flower arrangement techniques with her seriously, occasionally shared some interesting things in life, and tried to create a relaxed atmosphere.

During the break, I handed her a cup of tea and whispered, "I can feel that you still have many beautiful aspirations for life, just like this flower arrangement. Even if the surrounding environment is bad, you can still create beautiful things." She took a sip of tea, her eyes softened, and she whispered, "Thank you. It's been a long time since anyone talked to me like this."

After the class, I walked towards Mr. Li's wife with a sincere smile on my face. I said softly, "Hello, would you be so kind as to have a meal with me? I have something in my heart that I would like to talk to you about."

When she heard this, a hint of hesitation flashed across her eyes. Her gaze subconsciously wandered around, and her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes. She seemed to be having a fierce ideological struggle in her heart.

After a brief silence, perhaps because she felt the unreserved sincerity in my eyes, she nodded slightly, as if accepting my invitation. I couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope in my heart.

As we stepped into the restaurant, soft lights fell, but failed to dispel the heavy and depressing atmosphere. I spoke first, choosing my words carefully: "I know that you are having a hard time right now, and it is really too much for Mr. Li to treat you like that. I came to you because I really want to help you. My team and I are investigating Mr. Li's inappropriate behavior, which is not only related to the interests of the studio, but will also affect many people, including you. You don't have to respond immediately, I just want you to know that we are on your side."