Qin Xiang didn't dare to directly confront Jiang Yue. Right now, only Zhu Guoqiang and his group knew about these matters; no one else was informed. If she were to cause trouble for Jiang Yue, it might become common knowledge.

If that were the case, she would lose a lot of face.

Qin Xiang suddenly remembered that when rumors about Jiang Yue were circulating before, Jiang Yue didn't care at all, as if nothing had happened.

What is Jiang Yue really thinking? Is she really not afraid of those rumors?

Seeing Qin Xiang's angry eyes, Jiang Yue looked over coldly.

When Qin Xiang met Jiang Yue's gaze, she guiltily looked away.

Fang Ai's expression darkened when she saw Jiang Yue and Qin An. Her people in Rongcheng had told her that Fang Yuan's business was booming. The child was incredibly cute, and Fang Yuan kept him by his side every day. The caregivers were trusted confidants. She hadn't found an opportunity to deal with the child.

She won't let Fang Yuan off the hook, and she won't let that bastard off the hook either.

Even if Xiao Bei comes after her later, she won't let them find any evidence. What she can't have, she'll destroy.

She would never watch Xiao Bei and Fang Yuan live happily ever after.

If the previous method doesn't work, then try a new one; she'll always find a way.

Thinking of this, Fang Ai smiled.

Seeing Fang Ai's smile, Qin Xiang was extremely puzzled.

Xiao Ai has been looking unwell these past few days, so why is she smiling like this today? Could it be that something good has happened?

However, Qin Xiang didn't dare to ask now.

Back in his office, Fang Yu called a meeting with his subordinates.

"Last year's profits have already been calculated."

Fang Yu had his secretary hand the data sheets to everyone.

Upon seeing the data in the document, everyone's expressions turned grim.

They thought they could earn more than 20 million yuan this year, but they didn't expect that they would only earn a little more than half of what they earned last year.

"This year our gross profit was 24,988 yuan, but after deducting the donated factory and the three newly built factories... our net profit was 12,666 yuan..."

Fang Yu did not include the profits from cultural relics and antiques in the company's accounts. Therefore, this year's profits are still higher than last year's.

Upon hearing that the profit was only a little over 12 million yuan, Qin Xiang calculated her own profit. Previously, she had a 10% profit margin, but now it was only 5%. That meant she would still receive 600,000 yuan.

Although I'm a little unhappy, it's still much more than last year. And 600,000 yuan can do a lot of things.

Qin Xiang has secretly opened two more shops. She's afraid that one day, Fang Yu and Fang Ai will kick her out of the company and stop cooperating. She's genuinely afraid of being sidelined.

She now owns eight shops, including clothing stores and restaurants.

As for the others, she is also trying to find a solution.

Qin Xiang also wants to open a gold shop and is currently preparing for it. However, a gold shop is not like other shops; the investment is huge, and someone needs to be there to look after it.

Fang Yu and Fang Ai have now opened more than ten gold shops. The designs for their jewelry are based on foreign magazines and some popular domestic styles. They then have designers make some modifications to create new designs.

Although the investment in a gold shop is large, the profits are also considerable. Qin Xiang plans to buy two storefronts first, and then get everything ready to open.

She plans to transfer Qin Zhuang back to manage the gold shop.

The only person she can trust now is Qin Zhuang.