But if Yan Shao were a person who acted impulsively, he would never have been able to build the Yanhuang Empire to such a glorious and indestructible state as it is today!
Yan Shao's words left Qin Xiu speechless.
Upon reflection, it's indeed impossible to engage in a loss-making business just to save face.
"Okay, I understand!"
...
The next day, news spread that Yanhuang Group had withdrawn from the bidding.
In an instant, all sorts of rumors and harsh words came flooding in.
There are rumors that Yanhuang Group is no match for the new company, that Yanhuang Group was just a pretty face with no substance, that under Young Master Yan's leadership Yanhuang Group is weak and declining, and that Yi Wang Real Estate will soon replace Yanhuang Group as the leading real estate company in L City, and so on...
Zhu Qianying, who had been busy with the jewelry store business these past few days, felt a pang of unease when she heard these rumors from Xing Bailun.
Based on her understanding of Young Master Yan and the Yanhuang Group she had seen, she dismissed these as mere rumors and unsubstantiated claims.
Even so, she was still a little worried. After thinking it over and over, she finally couldn't help but sneak into the office during her lunch break, dial Qin Xiu's number, and prepare to find out the truth from him first.
Quite unexpectedly, she received a positive answer from Qin Xiu.
Of course, Qin Xiu only said that the rumors circulating outside about Yanhuang withdrawing from the bidding were true, but he refused to say anything more.
When Yi Wang Real Estate opened, Yan Shao went to offer his congratulations and even reported back to Zhu Qianying.
At that time, Zhu Qianying didn't care about Yi Wang Real Estate at all, firstly because it seemed to have no real connection with her.
Secondly, perhaps it was because, subconsciously, she always thought that comparing Yi Wang Real Estate with Yanhuang Group was like comparing a sesame seed to a watermelon, not worth mentioning.
But it seems that the reality is quite different from what she thought.
After hanging up Qin Xiu's call, Zhu Qianying dialed Yan Shao's number almost without hesitation.
Yan Shao's private phone number has remained unchanged for many years.
In Zhu Qianying's phone book, Yan Shao's contact name is still "The Fastidious Young Master".
Although Yan Shao Ye's fussy nature seems to be getting further and further away from him, Zhu Qianying still feels that this title is the most affectionate and the most suitable for him.
Or rather, it should be said that Zhu Qianying hasn't found a more suitable position or positioning for Yan Shao yet, so for now, she'll still call him the meticulous young master.
"Ying'er, have you finished eating?" As soon as the call connected, Young Master Yan asked this question.
Zhu Qianying raised her wrist to check the time and realized that she and Qin Xiu had been chatting for quite a while without realizing it. By then, lunchtime had already passed.
"Hmm, have you eaten?" Zhu Qianying told a little lie.
"I just finished eating. What, you missed me?" Yan Shao's voice was clearly tinged with laughter, indicating that he was in a good mood.
During this period, the two did not spend much time together in private, and their relationship did not make any substantial progress. However, Yan Shao's flirtatious words became more and more natural and effortless.
Although Zhu Qianying wasn't quite used to his sweet talk, she was too lazy to correct him, knowing she couldn't, so she simply chose to ignore it.
"Have you been very busy these past few days?" Zhu Qianying carefully chose her words, afraid that she might say something wrong and touch on Yan Shao's wounds.
During her conversation with Qin Xiu, he didn't go into many details. Zhu Qianying understood that it was a secret of the Yanhuang Group, and it was indeed inappropriate for Qin Xiu to say it.
However, since she didn't know the inside story or the truth, she couldn't just say anything to Young Master Yan. So she could only try to see if Young Master Yan would take the initiative to say something to her.
Young Master Yan probably didn't know she was worried; he just joked with her on the other end of the phone.
"What, are you worried about me?"
Zhu Qianying, unusually, did not deny it, "Yes!"
Clearly, Young Master Yan was also a little surprised. He paused for a moment before speaking in a relaxed tone.
"Don't worry about me, I'm fine. I'm eating well, sleeping well, and healthy. Although I can't grow taller, I'm full of energy! How about I send you a selfie?"
Now, it was Zhu Qianying's turn to remain silent.
Then, as if making a resolute decision to go all out, he said, "Let's shoot!"
His tone was extremely serious, and he had no intention of teasing the other person.
Yan Shao on the other end of the phone was visibly stunned for a moment.
"etc……"
The phone went dead, clearly indicating that Young Master Yan had hung up.
As soon as he hung up the phone, Zhu Qianying couldn't help but wonder if he had deliberately hung up to take a selfie.
Or was it because you were busy that you hung up the phone?
Or perhaps he simply thought she was boring, so he hung up the phone?
Or perhaps he felt embarrassed, which is why he hung up the phone?
Just as Zhu Qianying was hesitating whether to call back, the phone rang.
Upon closer inspection, it was a video call invitation from Young Master Yan.
Upon opening the app, she saw Yan Shao sitting in an office chair, impeccably dressed in a suit, his handsome features smiling as he looked at her.
"How about it? Am I still outrageously handsome?"
Yan Shao's smug smile appeared on the phone screen, but Zhu Qianying did not refute him as usual. Instead, she took a closer look. Just as Yan Shao himself said, he did look very well, and there was no difference between his appearance a few days ago and the one she had seen him in.
"It's alright! Barely watchable!" Zhu Qianying nodded.
Yan Shao was clearly not satisfied with her answer. "What do you mean by 'barely passable'? Besides me, have you ever seen a man who is even remotely pleasing to the eye?"
It's hard to tell whether Yan Shao's words were narcissistic or just unfounded jealousy.
Zhu Qianying rolled her eyes at the screen, deciding it was better to talk to this man seriously, otherwise he would ramble on about who-knows-where.
Although she wanted to be more tactful, she ultimately realized that it was better to be direct with someone like Yan Shao.
"There are plenty of men who are pleasing to the eye on the streets, but besides that, recently, rumors about Yanhuang Group withdrawing from the bidding have been circulating all over the city. Is this true?"
Although she had never participated in the management and operation of the Yanhuang Group, she could roughly understand the stakes involved after careful consideration.
If the rumors are true, then whatever the reason for Yanhuang's withdrawal from the bidding, the incident will be a huge blow to Yanhuang.
Yan Shao suppressed his smile and didn't rush to answer. His dark eyes looked into her eyes through the screen.
"Ying'er, I know what I'm doing. In short, neither I nor Yanhuang will suffer any loss in this incident."
There was a kind of inexplicable reassuring certainty in Yan Shao's eyes. With Yan Shao's assurance, Zhu Qianying felt at ease.
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