After listening to Attorney Chen's advice, Meng Zihan refused without hesitation.
“I don’t want it! What kind of brand is that? If I’m going to do it, I’ll do something unique! Money is not a problem. Brother Zhang said he will support me.”
She emphasized the words "Brother Zhang" as if to remind these two people who the real backer was.
“Okay, we understand.” Assistant Wang adjusted his glasses and opened another document. “In that case, let’s start with the company registration process. First, you need to determine the company’s legal representative, registered capital, business scope…”
Attorney Chen added, "At the same time, trademark registration needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible. Have you thought of a name for your brand? We need to conduct a search to ensure that it hasn't been registered by someone else..."
The two of them kept spouting terms that Meng Zihan had never even heard of: tax registration, code certificate, import and export rights...
Meng Zihan initially tried to pretend to listen attentively, but within five minutes, her mind went completely blank.
She watched the two men's mouths open and close, feeling dizzy and extremely irritated.
What she wants is results, to become a glamorous female boss. Who has the patience to listen to these boring rules and regulations?
"Alright, alright!" she interrupted them impatiently. "This whole thing is a headache! Isn't this your job? Just get everything done for me, okay? Then come to me when you need my signatures!"
Assistant Wang and Attorney Chen exchanged another glance upon hearing this.
It's done. That's exactly what I was waiting for.
Explaining these things to a complete novice is indeed a waste of time.
“Of course, Ms. Meng.” Assistant Wang closed the folder. “We will handle all the preliminary procedures. Do you have any specific requirements regarding the office location?”
Mentioning this finally roused Meng Zihan.
That's what she's really concerned about.
“Of course!” she said immediately. “The office has to be impressive! If we’re going to rent one, it has to be in the best office building in Central, on a high floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Victoria Harbour! It has to be spacious and luxuriously decorated! Don’t give me some shabby little place, or I’ll be embarrassed!”
She emphasized only things that were superficial.
Assistant Wang and Attorney Chen chuckled inwardly, but nodded solemnly on the surface.
"Okay, Ms. Meng, we have noted your requirements and will find a suitable location for you as soon as possible."
After finishing their business, the two got up to say goodbye, quick and decisive, not lingering for even a minute longer.
Meng Zihan dumped all the business of starting a company on him and immediately felt a great sense of relief.
In the days that followed, she resumed her extravagant lifestyle.
During the day, she goes on shopping sprees in high-end malls, and at night, she takes Director Zhang's arm and flits among various cocktail parties and social gatherings in Hong Kong's high society.
Director Zhang seemed quite happy to introduce her to people and show off his new young and beautiful mistress to his business partners.
Meng Zihan also enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention, as if she had really become a member of this circle.
Until she met Zhou Shixian again at a charity gala.
Zhou Shixian was accompanied by his spoiled daughter, Zhou Qianyue.
When Zhou Qianyue saw Meng Zihan arm in arm with an old man with thinning hair and a protruding belly, her face showed undisguised contempt and mockery.
Meng Zihan intended to pretend she hadn't seen anything, but as she brushed past Zhou Qianyue, she suddenly exclaimed "Ouch!" and tilted her champagne glass, spilling most of the wine onto Meng Zihan's newly bought white suit.
"I'm sorry," Zhou Qianyue said apologetically, but her eyes were full of schadenfreude. "But someone like you, no matter what you wear, looks like you picked up cheap clothes from the Ladies' Market in Mong Kok. It's no big deal if you get them dirty. What, you've already hooked up with a new old man so quickly? You're pretty fast at changing sugar daddies!"
The surrounding guests immediately cast curious glances, whispering among themselves.
Meng Zihan's face flushed bright red instantly.
The resentment of being abandoned by Zhou Shixian and the humiliation of being beaten by Zhou Qianyue all surged into his heart at this moment.
She clenched her fists and glared fiercely at Zhou Qianyue.
"Watch your mouth!" she retorted sharply. "Don't think everyone is like you, unable to survive without your father! I rely on my own abilities, unlike some people who are just spendthrifts who only know how to spend money!"
Who are you calling a jerk?!
When Zhou Qianyue, the young lady, got angry, she was about to explode on the spot.
The argument immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
People gradually gathered around, looking like they were watching a circus.
Meng Zihan was very proud.
She thought she had made a brilliant comeback, but she didn't realize that the socialites and wealthy women looked at her as if she were a brazen troublemaker who didn't know her place and was always ready to cause trouble.
When Director Zhang returned to his apartment that evening, his face darkened.
But unlike Zhou Shixian, Director Zhang didn't get angry or take action; he just looked at Meng Zihan with disappointment.
"Honey, what you did today was really wrong. How could you be so impulsive?"
Meng Zihan felt extremely wronged, and said with tears in her eyes, "They bullied me first! Zhou Qianyue insulted me in public and even threw wine at me. Should I just stand there and let her insult me?"
"Otherwise what?" Director Zhang sighed. "What will you gain by arguing with her, besides making a fool of yourself in front of everyone? Look at the people around you, who has stood up for you? They will only think that you are a woman who is not presentable and only knows how to throw tantrums."
Seeing that Meng Zihan remained silent, Director Zhang continued, "Honey, you must remember, in business in Hong Kong, the most important thing is to make money through harmony and connections. If you argue with the Zhou family girl today, are you going to quarrel with the Li family's son tomorrow?"
"If you ruin your reputation like this, who will dare to cooperate with you in the future? How can you keep your clothing company running? You need to learn to be patient. Sometimes, enduring for a while is not cowardly, but paving the way for the future. That's what it takes to do great things."
These words left Meng Zihan speechless.
She was filled with hatred, yet she had to admit that Director Zhang was right.
She had no relatives or friends in this circle, and the only person she could rely on was him.
If even Director Zhang thinks she's a nuisance, then she really has nothing left.
She had to grit her teeth and swallow all the humiliation and resentment.
Thinking of this, Meng Zihan said in a low voice, "I understand, Brother Zhang."
Director Zhang nodded in satisfaction and patted her cheek: "That's a good girl."
From then on, whenever Meng Zihan encountered provocations from the Zhou family father and daughter in public, she could only endure it and let them ridicule her.
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