To be honest, Xingluo's offer was indeed better than the Chong family's. However, given the current situation, no matter how much Xingluo offered, she wouldn't agree.

It's not just because of the heavy feathers; multiple factors are involved.

"Miss, even if you offered up the entire Starfall today, I might not be tempted. Our Starmoon has everything you could ever want."

StarMoon is already one of the world's leading multinational corporations, what more could it want?

"Miss Qi, don't speak so confidently. I think we..."

"Bang!"

Before the person in front of him could finish speaking, the office door was pushed open.

Wang De looked at Qi Jiu, slightly out of breath, his face full of apology. "Sorry, Boss, I didn't mean to not knock, it's just an emergency, right now..."

The girl looked at him, but there was no anger on her face. "Don't rush, tell me slowly."

"The BOSS is..."

"Miss Qi, we meet again."

Before Wang De could finish speaking, another person appeared at the door. This person also seemed to be in a hurry, panting just like Wang De.

Wang De looked at him, his face showing some anxiety, "How did you get in? I haven't even called you yet! What are you doing here...?"

"Feel sorry."

Chongming glanced apologetically at Wang De, then turned his gaze to the two people sitting face to face in front of him.

"Mr. Qi, I apologize for barging into your office without prior notice. If you have any complaints, please feel free to speak up, but I have important business to discuss today."

The girl shook her head. "It's alright, you've come at just the right time."

Even if no one from the Chong family comes, she will send someone to invite them.

Chongming was taken aback, then nodded. Although he didn't quite understand the meaning, he still subconsciously gave an explanation.

"Mr. Qi, Xiaoyu was supposed to come today, but he's out discussing a collaboration, so I'm here instead. I hope you understand."

As he spoke, he sat down.

Looking at Chongming, the star's representative gaze lingered on him, and finally, as if understanding something, blinked.

"Chong family? Xiaoyu? Then you must be Mr. Chongming? It's a pleasure to meet you this time."

Amy looked at Chongming with a bright smile on her face.

Hearing her words, Qi Jiu raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything more.

It seems this person came prepared. If they hadn't checked, how would they know the person in front of them was Chongming?

Chongming glanced at her and nodded in acknowledgment, but his gaze ultimately settled on Qi Jiu. "President Qi, I know Xingluo's purpose today, and I'm here for the same reason. I think..."

"Mr. Chongming, as competitors, why don't we talk first?"

Amy turned to look at Chongming, her smile never fading. Perhaps it was just her imagination, but there seemed to be a strange certainty in her eyes, as if she had already confirmed something.

Hearing this, Chongming subconsciously glanced at Qijiu.

"You two chat, I'm going out to get a coffee. Hopefully, you'll be done chatting when I come back."

The girl stood up, grabbed Wang De, and left the office, but...

"Boss, didn't you come out to make coffee?" Wang De looked at her, his lips twitching inexplicably.

"Um."

"Then...where's your cup?" Wang De smiled awkwardly, and felt even more embarrassed looking at Qi Jiu's empty hands.

The girl pursed her lips. "I can come back after I finish drinking. Anyway, there's more than one cup in the break room."

Meanwhile, inside the office.

“Mr. Chongming, I think you may not recognize me yet, but that’s alright. Let me introduce myself. My name is Amy, and I’m Xingluo’s representative this time. I’m here today to take this contract from your Chong family.”

Amy raised her hand and brushed aside her large, wavy hair. Her exquisite makeup, paired with her professional attire, accentuated her powerful businesswoman aura.

Chongming looked at her, a smile playing on his lips.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. I just wonder what Miss Amy wanted to say to Mr. Qi after sending him away? This is our first meeting, so there shouldn't be anything to say, right?"

Unless something special happens, Qi Jiu shouldn't be here, unless... Amy knows more.

"Don't rush. Mr. Chongming now knows the international influence of Xingluo. Besides Xingyue, there are large groups like Luofeng. Next is Xingluo. In many situations, Xingluo has great confidence and ability."

Chongming sat down. "What do you want to say?"

“Since that’s the case, then I’ll be frank and not beat around the bush.” Amy stood up and took a step forward, the clatter of her high heels particularly noticeable in the quiet environment.

“Mr. Chongming, according to my investigation, you are not a biological son of the Chong family. In that case, why don’t you think our Xingluo family is better than the Chong family? It’s just a few years of upbringing, a little money can make it all go away, right? Besides, the Chong family doesn’t lack that little bit of money, and someone as talented as you…”

"Shhh."

Standing at the office door, Qi Jiu took her hand off the doorknob and made a gesture to Wang De.

He stood at the doorway, listening to the sounds inside, as if trying to find out something.

Do you know what you're saying?

Chongming's mocking voice rang out, "In your eyes, can the debt of gratitude for raising someone be measured in money? Do you think feelings can be measured in money?"

"But the Chong family has a biological son. Do you think you can make it to the end? Right now, the Chong family is just using you as a tool. Once Chong Yu is capable enough, you'll be kicked aside. If that's the outcome, why not just come to our Xingluo?"

Amy never felt there was anything wrong with what she said and remained self-righteous.

But Chongming couldn't bear to listen to any of this. "That's my business."

Seeing that this approach wasn't working, Amy decided to try another way to dissuade him.

"Alright, since it's your business, I won't say any more. But thinking about it, it's really unfair that Chong Yu, who has never worked properly in the Chong family and has never accomplished anything, kicked you out like that. It's a pity."

These words slowly drifted out, and Qi Jiu raised an eyebrow with interest as she listened.

Using reverse psychology? He's got some skills, but not much.

Will Chongming be fooled?

She not only wanted to know the outcome, but she believed that Amy inside also wanted to know, and even hoped that Chongming would take the bait.

The office suddenly fell silent. Qi Jiu and Wang De stood at the door, also waiting for an answer.

Time ticked by, and just as she was about to raise her hand to open the door, Chongming spoke up, his calm voice coming from inside.