Chapter 354 Those that were supposed to develop have already developed (8000+ words)
Using an old woman's money to curry favor with Ye Qingqian, Qingqian would definitely feel disgusted if she knew.
If the old woman finds out, she probably won't let Ye Qingqian off easily.
He initially thought Gong Shaofan was a good person, but he never expected...
Fu Heng's hand holding the cup tightened slowly, his eyes dark and unfathomable.
"Fu Heng, what are you looking at?"
Zheng Lun followed Fu Heng's gaze, his eyes widening instantly. He lowered his voice...
"Damn it, we actually ran into that old hag."
"You know her?"
"You don't know her? You've come to the right person. She's the most famous and richest old widow in our area, and she's almost 60, but she still only likes young men."
However, she is truly lustful, and also truly generous.
Could the guy she's with be that Gong guy? That guy's got incredibly good luck. It's said that Tang Meifang contributed half of her fortune to revive his business; this is the most lavish spending she's ever done in years, probably with marriage in mind.
But that guy surnamed Gong really spoils her like a young girl. Apparently, he's incredibly skilled in that area, able to bring himself to kiss an older woman like that. He deserves to earn that money.
Fu Heng fell even more silent.
Are they aiming for marriage? Then wouldn't Ye Qingqian become the third party?
Moreover, Tang Meifang isn't stupid. If she knew that Gong Shaofan was using her money to curry favor with Ye Qingqian, she would definitely make a scene.
My sister's reputation will probably be ruined then.
A gust of wind blew by, and the half-open door across the street closed.
Zheng Lun smacked his lips and looked away. Seeing that Fu Heng was still lost in thought, he couldn't help but gently remind him.
"Don't look, we're not that lucky. They say 30 is like a wolf, 40 is like a tiger, and 50 can suck up dirt from the ground. With your tender arms and legs, you'll probably be worn out in three days."
Fu Heng then withdrew his gaze, smiled, and began to chat casually.
"That guy surnamed Gong is so young, he couldn't possibly only have one woman, could he?"
"Of course. He's sick of spending his nights with old women, so he'll definitely want to cleanse his eyes with a younger one during the day. But this kind of thing has to be done very discreetly; Tang Meifang is no pushover."
If she finds out, she'll definitely lead her old friends to strip that girl naked and parade her through the streets, making it impossible for her to ever face anyone again.
This isn't the first or second time this has happened. We, the bystanders, have also gotten a taste of it, seeing plenty of beautiful, bare-skinned girls.
Fu Heng's heart skipped a beat again.
After finishing his meal absentmindedly, Fu Heng got into the car on his way back to the hospital and called Ye Qingqian.
"President Ye..."
The person on the other end interrupted him with a smile, "How many times have I told you? You don't need to call me President Ye when we're not in the company."
Fu Heng pursed his lips. "Yes, sister. There's something I'm not sure if I should say."
The person opposite him was very casual and only said one word: "Speak."
Fu Heng hesitated for a moment, but finally said directly, "Sister, I just went out to eat and ran into Gong Shaofan with a woman. He and that woman seem to be boyfriend and girlfriend, the kind who are headed for marriage."
There was a moment of silence on the other end; clearly, this matter was somewhat unexpected for Ye Qingqian.
Fu Heng moved his lips, about to say something, when Ye Qingqian's cheerful laughter rang out, "Fu Heng, have you misunderstood something? Gong Shaofan and I aren't boyfriend and girlfriend, why are you telling me this?"
This time, Fu Heng fell silent, then blurted out, "Really?"
"Of course." The other person chuckled softly, seemingly finding the question silly, the kind of silly that's endearing.
Fu Heng pursed his lips.
However, Gong Shaofan's gaze towards Ye Qingqian was anything but innocent. Moreover, he also felt that Ye Qingqian's attitude towards Gong Shaofan was somewhat ambiguous, giving him a sense of being given a chance.
He could tell there was something ambiguous about it, let alone Tang Meifang, who was a shrewd person.
Although they only met briefly, he was quite certain that Tang Meifang had the personality of a shrewish black widow. Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free.
So he organized his thoughts and gently advised, "Sister, I think Gong Shaofan seems to have other intentions towards you. And I think his girlfriend is the kind of woman who gets jealous easily; what if she causes you trouble without even knowing the facts..."
"She wouldn't dare!" Ye Qingqian was completely unconcerned. "I've done nothing wrong, what am I afraid of? Besides, Gong Shaofan has no other feelings for me, it's just normal business dealings. Fu Heng, you haven't changed like Chu Xu, have you? Why are you so suspicious?"
Since things had come to this point, Fu Heng couldn't say anything more, and only said awkwardly, "I'm just a little worried because his girlfriend looks a bit fierce and is the kind of person who's quite unreasonable."
Ye Qingqian smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, no one in Luocheng has ever been born who would dare to label me like that."
Fu Heng pursed his lips. Tang Meifang wasn't from Luocheng. He was wondering whether to reveal Tang Meifang's identity when Ye Qingqian, who was busy, hung up the phone.
Back at the hospital, preoccupied with his own thoughts, Fu Heng's phone rang just as he started receiving an IV drip.
Thinking it was Ye Qingqian's phone, Fu Heng quickly found his phone, but when he saw the string of phone numbers flashing on it, he was stunned.
He hesitated for a few seconds before answering the call.
"Fu Heng, are you feeling better now?"
"I feel much better..."
The person on the other end seemed to have been waiting for him to say that, and then said, "You're much better, but Qingqian won't get better."
"Brother Chu Xu, what do you mean by that?"
Taking a break from his busy schedule, Chu Xu felt it was necessary to make this call. Hearing this, he said in a serious tone, "You clearly know that Gong Shaofan is not a good person, yet you concealed it for him, willingly becoming an accomplice, keeping Qingqian in the dark. Isn't this just providing Gong Shaofan with an opportunity to scheme against her?"
Fu Heng was taken aback, assuming that Chu Xu also knew about Tang Meifang. But he wasn't entirely sure, and subconsciously asked, "Why do you say Gong Shaofan isn't a good person?"
Chu Xu sneered, "If I didn't do it when you fell down the stairs that day, and Qingqian didn't do it either, then it could only have been Gong Shaofan who did it."
I don't know how you were tricked into going to the stairwell, but my lounge is right at the top of the stairs. Any noise in the stairwell would definitely attract my attention.
So his target was clearly the two of us, killing two birds with one stone and sowing discord.
Using such malicious intent to eliminate a love rival, what kind of good person do you think he can be? And you're hiding the truth, making Qingqian believe he's a good person—aren't you just pushing her into a fire pit?
Upon hearing Chu Xu's words, Fu Heng was instantly enlightened and, without much hesitation, recounted the whole story.
As for Tang Meifang's matter, he didn't say anything, only that Gong Shaofan was now two-timing.
Chu Xu didn't take this seriously. It was normal for Gong Shaofan to be dating multiple women; if he were to truly turn over a new leaf and be devoted to Ye Qingqian, that would be a miracle.
On the other side,
After Gong Shaofan had served the old woman well and put her in the car, he couldn't wait to call Ye Qingqian to listen to her.
"Qianqian, let's have dinner together tomorrow at Guanghanxuan, which we used to go to often, okay?"
Ye Qingqian frowned, somewhat embarrassed. "I think we've already discussed the work-related matters very clearly."
It means there's no need to meet in private.
Gong Shaofan said seriously, "Qianqian, are you trying to distance yourself from me? It's such a big project, it's good to be careful. Meeting up and talking might give you some inspiration, help you fill in the gaps, and make the project even more perfect, right?"
Ye Qingqian rubbed her fingers back and forth, feeling that Gong Shaofan's words carried a hint of threat.
Just like if you receive flowers and gifts from someone on Qixi Festival, you have to go shopping and have dinner with them, and eventually, it's natural to go to a hotel together.
Whether a man will deny everything afterward depends entirely on luck.
This is why hospitals experience a surge in visitors about a month after Qixi Festival and Valentine's Day every year.
Ye Qingqian felt a little uncomfortable.
On the other hand, for such a large project, if it were someone else, they would naturally try their best to comply with such requests.
So, wasn't she being too harsh on Gong Shaofan?
Just as she was hesitating, a phone call came in, and Ye Qingqian said, "I have a work-related call coming in. I'll call you back after I've finished my work."
"...Okay, I'll wait for you." Gong Shaofan's voice was soft and soothing, almost tingling, as he hung up the phone, clearly enjoying it.
Did Ye Qingqian's words just now imply that their relationship was no longer a business matter but a private one?
Gong Shaofan's heart pounded wildly, and his cheeks flushed.
All the nausea and vomiting I felt while spending time with the older woman vanished instantly.
He waited anxiously for Ye Qingqian's reply, unable to suppress the smile on his face.
The official business Ye Qingqian mentioned was naturally just an excuse.
Even if she were to agree to have dinner with Gong Shaofan, she couldn't agree so readily; otherwise, it would seem like she was worthless.
After hanging up Gong Shaofan's call, Ye Qingqian answered Fu Heng's call with ease.
Only in front of Fu Heng could she be completely relaxed and without any hesitation.
Because of their relationship, she was the one in a superior position. Fu Heng called her "sister" all the time, which gave her a lot of emotional support.
However, this time the puppy brought bad news.
"What? You're saying that Gong Shaofan gave you the drink, claiming it was from me, and that you drank it and then fell down the stairs? What proof do you have? Why didn't you say anything at the hospital?"
Fu Heng knew that Ye Qingqian would be disappointed and angry with him after learning the truth, but he didn't expect her to be this angry.
Suddenly, the voice from the other end sounded like a puppy abandoned by its owner, aggrieved, panicked, and incoherent, "Sister, I'm sorry, I wasn't entirely sure at the time, and Young Master Gong is not someone to be trifled with. I was afraid that if I said it, it would cause you trouble."
Later I confirmed that it was Gong Shaofan who did it, but seeing you two chatting so happily, I didn't want to ruin your friendship.
Ye Qingqian muttered somewhat unconvinced, "How could we have had a pleasant conversation?"
He paused, then asked, "Why are you saying it now?"
"Because Brother Chu Xu reminded me. If I concealed the truth, you would be less wary of Gong Shaofan, which would only harm you, sister."
So even if you think I'm scheming or a gossip, I have no choice but to speak up.
"If you don't believe me, sister, you can check the security footage. Luckily, the security camera at my workstation has audio, and it's definitely Gong Shao saying that the drink was a gift from you, sister, so... that's why I accepted it, and why I believed him so completely..."
Fu Heng's voice grew softer and softer, clearly indicating that he knew he was wrong, making it hard to blame him.
Ye Qingqian clearly didn't intend to blame him, but instead frowned and asked, "So, Chu Xu told you to say that?"
Knowing that Ye Qingqian had no blame for him, but was only unhappy with Chu Xu, Fu Heng pursed his lips and simply hummed in agreement.
"Okay, I'll check the surveillance footage."
After hanging up the phone, Ye Qingqian immediately had the surveillance footage checked. The footage confirmed Fu Heng's account: it was all Gong Shaofan's scheme, and Chu Xu was indeed innocent.
Ye Qingqian fell silent for a moment.
A text message interrupted her thoughts.
"Qianqian, I'm still waiting for your call back."
It's information about Gong Shaofan.
Ye Qingqian clenched her fingers and replied with three words, "Soon."
Immediately afterwards, he called Chu Xu.
Chu Xu was currently overwhelmed with tasks related to the new business Ye Qingqian had developed. That's why he only answered the phone after it rang a second time.
Chu Xu, who always answered the phone instantly, started giving her the cold shoulder now that he knew he had been wronged.
This is Nacho.
Ye Qingqian felt uncomfortable.
He went straight to the point and questioned, "Did you threaten Fu Heng to tell the truth? If you have any grievances, you can tell me directly. There's no need to scare a child."
Even with his good temper, Chu Xu was feeling somewhat weary at this moment.
He couldn't help but mutter, "He's not a child anymore; he's already fully developed."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingqian immediately raised her voice, "Chu Xu, what do you mean by this? Are you suspecting that I have something going on with him? Are you mocking me for being an old cow eating young grass? Chu Xu, you've become someone I don't recognize anymore."
Chu Xu could only soften his voice, "Qianqian, I'm sorry, I've been busy with work lately and I'm a little tired. I misspoke."
"Please call me President Ye or Miss Ye. We're not close enough to call each other by nicknames."
Chu Xu moved his lips, but in the end he still couldn't bring himself to call her President Ye or Miss Ye; it sounded too formal.
All I could do was apologize again, "I'm sorry, it's my fault, please don't be angry, okay?"
"You're not wrong, I'm the one who's wrong. Since you've already threatened Fu Heng to tell the truth, why pretend? I've seen the surveillance footage; Fu Heng falling down the stairs really had nothing to do with you. Are you satisfied now?"
"Qingqian, I have no complaints whatsoever. I just want you to see Gong Shaofan's true colors and be more careful around him..."
"Alright, alright, I appreciate your kindness." Ye Qingqian interrupted him, saying with seven parts firmness and three parts stiffness, "It was indeed Gong Shaofan's fault in this matter."
However, the Ye family recently signed a major contract with the Chu family, so now is not the time to break ties.
"For my sake, Mr. Chu, please be magnanimous and let this matter go, okay?"
"Alright, as long as you're wary of Gong Shaofan, I'll feel at ease..."
Before I could finish speaking, the other end of the phone hung up.
Chu Xu shook his head helplessly and continued working day and night.
After hanging up the phone, Ye Qingqian took a deep breath and called Gong Shaofan back.
"Qianqian, are you done with work?"
Ye Qingqian was still a little angry. These people were all armchair critics, talking without any real understanding of the situation.
The company has been struggling lately, and Gong Shaofan's contract has been a great help.
Chu Xu said he cared about her, but he completely ignored her company's affairs. He didn't stop her from signing the contract either.
Now that the contract has been signed, why are you jumping out to say these irrelevant things? Aren't you just trying to upset her?
In comparison, Gong Shaofan may not be a suitable romantic partner, but he is a suitable business partner.
What is love anyway? Can you eat it? Can you drink it? Bread is the most practical thing.
So when Gong Shaofan's voice, tinged with a hint of flirtation, came through, Ye Qingqian pretended not to notice his teasing and simply hummed in response, "Just finished working, have you been waiting long?"
"No, no, for you, waiting is also a kind of happiness."
Gong Shaofan became increasingly outrageous, so Ye Qingqian could only feign anger and say, "If you keep this up, I'm going to kill myself."
"No," Gong Shaofan said seriously, "I was just joking, don't take it seriously. So, what's your opinion on the Guanghan Pavilion matter tomorrow? Let's only talk about business."
Since things had come to this point, Ye Qingqian could only nod. "Since we're discussing business, then I'll respectfully comply."
Upon hearing this, Gong Shaofan was clearly excited, his voice filled with suppressed joy, "Then we'll meet again. Even if it rains knives from the sky, I'll be waiting for you at Guanghan Pavilion for ten thousand years."
Ye Qingqian rolled her eyes and hung up the phone.
Gong Shaofan clenched his fist excitedly. "It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice," he thought. Although his company had been revived thanks to an older woman, he wasn't ashamed; on the contrary, he was proud.
After all, he earned that money through his own abilities.
His legs are weak right now.
Fortunately, Tang Meifang doesn't come to Luocheng often. As long as he keeps it a secret from both sides, he can definitely enjoy the blessing of having two women.
He's already looking for handsome men according to Tang Meifang's preferences. Once Tang Meifang's wallet is empty, he'll introduce her to younger and more daring young men, and then he'll be able to escape and elope with his Qian.
Gong Shaofan was making his plans perfectly, completely unaware that Tang Meifang had already become suspicious.
She's no longer the little girl who can be swayed by a few sweet words from a man.
To know how a man treats you, don't look at what he says, but look at what he does.
Although Gong Shaofan used even more sweet words during this trip to Los Angeles than before, he clearly hadn't run out of supplies and had left some.
If a man isn't full, he'll naturally go out and cheat on his wife.
Therefore, Tang Meifang asked her assistant Xia Yi to stay behind and monitor Gong Shaofan's every move.
And she did not leave Los Angeles.
Instead, she called her old girlfriends. This time, she had a feeling—there was work to be done again.
The reason we invested so much money in Gong Shaofan this time was because we were truly impressed by his bravery in fighting 300 rounds.
However, he has become increasingly reserved lately, and she has become increasingly disinterested.
However, she was still very satisfied with Gong Shaofan's appearance, physique, and motivation. As long as he behaved well, she would marry him.
However, if she discovers that he has another woman behind her back, she will absolutely not be lenient.
She would make him return the resources, money, and connections she gave him in the same way she gave him.
Until he was heavily in debt, he could only become her possession.
And that vixen who seduced Gong Shaofan, she'll make sure she can never hold her head high again.
Ye Qingqian had no idea what Tang Meifang was thinking.
After finishing her work and returning to the villa, she made her usual overseas call.
"Xixi, did you know? Tomorrow night is Fengjue Company's anniversary celebration, and they've invited a lot of social celebrities. That's not all, he's also invited Si Beicheng. I heard Luo Anya will be there too."
What on earth is Feng Jue doing? Luo Anya is clearly his stain, and Si Beichen has already publicly announced that he's investigating his dirty laundry, yet he invited both of them to the scene. Honestly, I'm embarrassed for him.
Xixi, do you think Feng Jue will just admit to Luo Anya on the spot and then let things go?
As long as he is willing to take responsibility for Luo Anya, Luo Anya will definitely cover up for Feng Jue how the child was lost, and the matter will probably be dropped.
I'm just speaking up for you, I feel you deserve it. What about all those things he did—his relentless pursuit, seduction, and harassment? What are they compared to that?
Su Xi's face was stiff and tense, her fingers clenched so tightly they cracked and turned white, but the words that came out of her mouth were completely indifferent.
"Whether Feng Jue is gone or not, it's all in the past. Hearing news about him again will only offend my ears."
By the way, what are your plans for tomorrow?
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingqian was taken aback. She had an appointment with Gong Shaofan the next morning.
However, she felt that the arrangement with Gong Shaofan, to put it bluntly, had the air of going back to an old flame.
Although they were only talking about work, Su Xi knew about her past with Gong Shaofan, and she wouldn't easily believe that they were just discussing business.
Too lazy to explain, she simply said, "Nothing planned, just work, work, work, right? By the way, what are your plans for tomorrow?"
This time, it was Su Xi's turn to remain silent.
She is meeting with Gu Chong tomorrow afternoon.
This was a risky move, and not wanting Ye Qingqian to worry, she shook her head and said, "I don't have anything planned for tomorrow."
Ye Qingqian had no doubt whatsoever, "Hmm, it seems Feng Jue is going to make a big move tomorrow. I want to see how he handles it."
Hearing Ye Qingqian bring up Feng Jue again, Su Xi felt as if she had been stabbed in the heart, and quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Qingqian, how are things between you and Chu Xu?"
"Don't even mention it. Sometimes I think he's not even as good as Gong Shaofan."
The moment the words left her mouth, Ye Qingqian realized she had said the wrong thing. She had blurted it out.
Sure enough, Su Xi perked up immediately and said seriously, "How could that be? Qingqian, are you running a fever? Did you slip up?"
Gong Shaofan's affair with Ye Qingqian's cousin at her birthday party is unforgivable, not to mention the bizarre things he did afterward.
Ye Qingqian hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "I misspoke. I meant that Chu Xu is not as good as Feng Jue. At least Feng Jue has spent a lot of real money on you."
Hearing the topic circle back to Feng Jue like a boomerang, Su Xi almost couldn't hide her voice, "Um, Qingqian, Jingnian called me because she has something to do, let's talk another day."
He hung up the phone after saying that.
The next morning, Ye Qingqian dressed up carefully and drove her sports car to Guanghan Pavilion.
The private rooms at Guanghanxuan are separated by antique-style screens, and while the decor is quiet and elegant, it is not very private.
This is a place they frequented when they were in college, so it's naturally not anything fancy.
But it's a place that holds many fond memories.
When Ye Qingqian arrived, Gong Shaofan was already there and had been waiting for a long time.
She held the contract in her hand, but Gong Shaofan clearly hadn't brought it with him. Ye Qingqian wasn't surprised at all.
She had long suspected that Gong Shaofan wanted to meet her under the guise of work.
She paused for a moment, then walked over anyway.
"Mr. Gong, did you forget to bring the contract?"
Ye Qingqian's tone was somewhat teasing.
Gong Shaofan's lips curled up slightly. "President Ye is truly prescient. I did forget to bring the contract, but I brought something else."
"What?"
The moment the words left her mouth, Ye Qingqian saw Gong Shaofan magically produce a large bouquet of fiery red roses from behind him.
Roses may not be an expensive gift, but they are undeniably romantic. Ye Qingqian, with her sharp eyes, immediately spotted a high-end brocade and velvet box in the center of the heart-shaped rose.
Exquisitely crafted, grand and luxurious.
It's clearly filled with valuable jewelry, either precious stones or diamonds.
Ye Qingqian's eyes flickered, and her face hardened. "President Gong, what do you mean by this? If you keep doing this, I'm afraid we can't even be friends anymore."
Ye Qingqian tried to get up and leave, but Gong Shaofan grabbed her wrist.
The man spoke tenderly, "Qianqian, I did something wrong before, and I didn't dare to appear in front of you. I secretly vowed that if I couldn't help the Ye family secure their position as the number one family in Luocheng when I appeared in front of you next time, I would never appear in front of you again. Now I have finally done it. I don't want to suppress my feelings for you anymore. Qianqian, please forgive me just this once?"
As the man spoke, he opened the velvet box with one hand, revealing a series of dazzling pigeon-egg diamond rings lying quietly inside.
Ye Qingqian froze, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
There was emotion, reflection, disbelief, and hesitation...
She moved her lips, about to say something, when suddenly the dull thud of high heels striking the ground rang out.
Before she could react, a bright red dress flashed before her eyes, and then the flowers in Gong Shaofan's hand, along with the priceless diamond ring, were snatched away.
The diamond ring grazed Ye Qingqian's cheek, leaving a noticeable bloodstain on her face.
The pain brought Ye Qingqian back to her senses, and she realized that the one who had knocked over the roses was an elegantly dressed, elderly woman.
Her attire was elegant and expensive, clearly the result of meticulous styling and makeup by a stylist and makeup artist. However, time waits for no one, and the woman was obviously over 60 years old.
Ye Qingqian was stunned.
He suddenly looked at Gong Shaofan.
She initially thought this woman was Gong Shaofan's aunt or something, but the moment she saw Gong Shaofan's expression, her face paled noticeably.
This is clearly the timid and cowering expression of a gigolo caught cheating by his sugar daddy's mother.
How could this be? Impossible!
Before Ye Qingqian could react, the woman slapped her across the face. "You little slut, you dress all presentable but you're seducing other people's husbands. Have you no shame?"
This pretty boy swindled so much money out of me, and I invested it all in you. Tell me, what shady methods did you use? Be careful, you might get played.
Ye Qingqian reacted quickly and dodged. The slap didn't land squarely on her face, but grazed the edge.
The woman's meticulously manicured nails left several bloody scratches on her cheek.
Ye Qingqian's face flushed bright red. Especially when she saw many diners stopping their meals and coming over to point and whisper about her, her expression became even more unpleasant.
With a livid face, she picked up the contract. "Madam, we're here to discuss a collaboration. My relationship with him is completely innocent; don't make baseless accusations."
"Innocent and clean? Miss, we have no grudges against each other, how can you treat us like we're nothing special?"
You brought out roses and a big diamond ring. If I had arrived a moment later, you would have shamelessly accepted them. Now you claim to be innocent. Where do you get the nerve?
"One of you is a gigolo, ungrateful and using my money to pick up young girls; the other is a greedy, shameless womanizer who seduces other women's men. It's a perfect match—a whore and a dog, destined for each other. You dare to do it but not admit it; you're worse than dogs."
Those were such harsh words. Ye Qingqian was almost furious.
Gong Shaofan didn't dare utter a single word, and the expression on his face clearly indicated his acquiescence. He was guilty, which made Ye Qingqian so angry that she almost had a heart attack.
She was so angry that she didn't notice several older women, around the same age as the woman, quietly approaching her.
"Meifang, why are you wasting your breath talking to her? This kind of woman who wants to make quick money without working should be taught a lesson about the consequences of her despicable behavior."
Sisters, what are you waiting for?
"Strip me naked."
Several bejeweled women gathered around Ye Qingqian as they talked.
He tore at her clothes forcefully while gritting his teeth and saying,
"Don't you like seducing men? We don't care about your body. We're just trying to be helpful. Maybe some rich older man will take a fancy to you, and you can make a quick buck by splitting your legs, right?"
Ye Qingqian never expected to encounter such a group of shrewish women.
Before she could react, several buttons on her clothes were ripped off.
Seeing that these people were serious, Ye Qingqian stopped being polite and picked up the plate to serve each person a piece.
Duang duang duang... It sounds like hitting a watermelon.
Several women received a sharp rap on the head and body, gasping in pain and quickly stepping back.
He glared angrily at Ye Qingqian.
Ye Qingqian's face darkened. She saw that someone had already taken out their phone to secretly record a video. She knew that now was not the time to argue with them, but to clarify the matter and clear her name.
She shouted, "Madam, I have a recording of the phone call. We did come out to discuss cooperation, and this contract is the evidence."
Tang Meifang sneered, snatched the contract from Ye Qingqian's hand, and tore it to shreds.
"Using business negotiations to hook up rich guys, do you think I don't know you? You're hypocritical, even more shameless than Gong Shaofan. I'm warning you, this is all stuff I've already mastered, don't try that on me."
He then looked at Gong Shaofan and said, "I don't agree to this cooperation. Terminate the cooperation immediately and pay the penalty for breach of contract. Otherwise, I'll make you pay back what you owe me."
"Gong Shaofan, I offered you a bright future, but you didn't appreciate it. Since you like young girls so much, then you can have her pay back all the money I owe you."
Young Master Gong panicked upon hearing this. He knew best how much money he had spent on that old woman. Even if Ye Qingqian could come up with that much money all at once, why should she repay him?
He and Ye Qingqian might have had a chance before, but after what happened today, Ye Qingqian will definitely not be with him again.
Since that's the case, Gong Shaofan could only say with a wronged expression, "Meifang, she seduced me, and the contract was signed under her deception."
I regretted it a long time ago. She only agreed to cancel the collaboration after she asked me to propose with flowers. I was truly deceived by her.
The shock on Ye Qingqian's face didn't seem like an act.
She knew that Gong Shaofan was a leopard who couldn't change his ways and didn't have much sincerity towards her, but she never expected that he would turn around and betray her for the sake of such an old woman.
That's fine, but the contract...
The meager compensation for breach of contract is simply a drop in the bucket; once the machine is running, it cannot be stopped.
If this continues, and suitable downstream buyers cannot be found quickly, the goods will be damaged on a large scale and lose their value. Ye's family faces the risk of bankruptcy.
If we stop, countless semi-finished products will accumulate in the company's warehouse, and the losses will be incalculable.
It's a real dilemma.
Ye Qingqian's face slowly turned deathly pale.
"Sister Mei... Sister Meifang, I do have a suspicion that I am a bit greedy and eager for quick success, but I absolutely do not have any such thoughts about Gong Shaofan."
This collaboration is a win-win situation. We strong women can't sacrifice the company's interests for a gigolo like that, don't you think?
Ye Qingqian can be considered to be able to bend and stretch.
Tang Meifang was stunned for a moment. She had just heard her assistant Xia Yi talk about Ye Qingqian's identity and also knew about her past with Gong Shaofan.
She initially thought Ye Qingqian was just a college student who wanted to avoid 20 years of hard work, but she never expected her to be a young entrepreneur.
Moreover, given her past with Gong Shaofan, I believe a normal woman wouldn't go back to an old flame, so...
Seeing Tang Meifang hesitate, Gong Shaofan panicked and hurriedly said, "Meifang, do you believe her but not me?" He looked aggrieved.
Ye Qingqian looked at him coldly, but she didn't expect that Gong Shaofan's next words would make her blood pressure soar even higher.
Ye Qingqian suspected that this kind of inherently evil species could not possibly be a carbon-based life form on Earth.
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