Chapter 60 Chapter 60 What era are we living in! Divorce...
"What era are we living in? Divorce isn't the same as infidelity, especially since she wasn't the one who cheated. Why should we blame her for being unreasonable?"
"I also think that marriage is something you should do if it works out, and separate if it doesn't. Life is so long, why tie yourself to someone who isn't right for you?"
It was rare for Ren Ziwei to utter a single human word, and Jiang Miaomiao gave him a thumbs up. Unfortunately, his tone suddenly changed, and he remained incorrigible: "I'm really curious if anyone would be willing to divorce the owner of the Xie Group? And even win this divorce case? The Xie Group is one of the three major groups in Pengcheng, and their legal department is nicknamed 'Invincible Pizza Hut,' having never lost a case to date."
Jiang Miaomiao rolled her eyes: "The Ministry of Justice specializes in commercial law, which is different from divorce litigation. It's normal to lose. As for whether I'm willing to give up my man, isn't Han Cuo crowned as the No. 1 most desirable man to marry in Hong Kong? Tu Jiaojiao and the others worship him like a god, while I always want to trample on him like trash. Do you see me being proud?"
Ren Ziwei thought about it and agreed: "You only have that Dr. Yan in your eyes."
Jiang Miaomiao: "Because he's good, well-behaved and clean. I don't have to worry about him becoming a 'white moonlight' or 'cinnabar mole' in the future, and I don't have to worry about getting AIDS!"
Ren Ziwei: "How can you be so sure he's both well-behaved and clean? Doctors come into contact with all sorts of patients every day; who knows, one day he might come into contact with bacteria he shouldn't..."
Instead of answering, Jiang Miaomiao asked, "Why don't you say this to Dr. Yan in person next time?"
Ren Ziwei scoffed, "How could that be?"
Jiang Miaomiao shrugged: "So you're all talk and no action, you're a hypocrite."
"You're love-struck." That was the only thing Ren Ziwei could come up with after racking his brains.
Jiang Miaomiao chuckled: "Does my liking for Yan Yousui prevent me from making money, making progress, or causing trouble? No! So this isn't called being love-struck, it's called being talented! I've got both love and money!"
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Back at the company, she quickly regrouped and then immediately attended the next banquet, making frequent public appearances.
However, it won't be able to penetrate the core of Pengshi's business district in the short term!
A woman named Mrs. Bo, whose husband's family wielded considerable power, organized a group of people to support her recently divorced sister's business opening.
Having already caught up on all the recent gossip in Shenzhen and analyzed all the intricate relationships, Jiang Miaomiao naturally knew that the divorced sister of Mrs. Bo was none other than Jiang Mian, who had become famous throughout the province because of her divorce.
Jiang Mian and Xie Ran, the young master of the Xie family group, were childhood sweethearts. They got married right after graduation and became full-time housewives. Later, she had a son, Xie Ziqi. However, five years after their marriage, she filed for divorce due to Xie Ran's domestic violence. He directly took 70% of their marital property and then aggressively entered the Pengcheng business circle.
Coincidentally, the Shenzhen government sold her several plots of land at a low price; the terrain was somewhat remote.
After discussing with the four protectors, Jiang Miaomiao unanimously agreed that operating an ordinary shopping mall would have no advantage, because it was located in a remote area with sparse population, and chain brands were available in various districts of the city. Most people would not go to the suburbs to buy things, so its appeal was far less than that of a shopping mall in the city center.
Jiang Mian's newly renovated Si Shan Tang is a retro-style restaurant.
Judging from various operational promotions, the strategy is "high price, high quality" and "uniqueness," which aligns perfectly with Jiang Miaomiao's proposed online mall plan. Furthermore, Jiang Mian's victory in the lawsuit against the Xie family demonstrates that her methods and connections are far from ordinary!
"It's you!" Jiang Miaomiao admitted that she had her eye on Jiang Mian. This woman was talented and a local who had settled in Pengcheng. With her help, she could quickly penetrate the Pengcheng business circle and wouldn't have to worry about not being able to gain a foothold.
She replied to Mrs. Bo's message.
Jiang Miaomiao: Okay, Sister Bo. O(∩_∩)O~
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Two days later, the Four Dining Hall opened.
The crowds were huge, firecrackers were going off constantly, and the scene was very lively.
The restaurant has three floors: the first floor is the main hall, the second floor is mostly for couples, and the third floor is for VIP private rooms.
Jiang Miaomiao followed Madam Bo and the others inside.
The scenery along the way is understatedly luxurious, bright, and exudes a sense of antiquity.
The most amazing thing is that the restaurant is located by the lake, and there is even a stage surrounded by red pillars by the lake. With the swaying lights and the gushing water, the whole place is truly elegant and integrated with nature.
Everyone praised her highly, saying that Jiang Mian was able to get out of the shadow of divorce and rebuild the dilapidated Si Shan Tang so well. They said that if she were a man, she would definitely be a big winner in the business world.
Finally, Mrs. Bo asked Jiang Miaomiao, "Friends from Hong Kong, don't you think so?"
Jiang Miaomiao shook her head and laughed, "Can't women dominate the business world?"
"If it's like you and Jiang Mian, of course you can." Madam Bo was satisfied with this answer. Although she was a full-time housewife, it didn't mean she liked being a full-time housewife.
Jiang Mian reserved a VIP room on the north side of the third floor for Mrs. Bo, while Mr. Bo, being a gourmand, stayed in the south wing with other old friends.
Jiang Miaomiao's expression changed slightly.
Of course, she could tell that although Madam Bo was smiling as she led Song Xiyan over, her eyes concealed displeasure.
Song Xiyan chose to stay in Pengcheng after being driven out of Gangcheng because Pengcheng is adjacent to Gangcheng and the Song family's influence still lingers.
She knew she couldn't leave the Song family. The VIP room they had just been in housed several high-ranking officials in Pengcheng. If she could befriend them, doing business in Pengcheng later would be a piece of cake.
In her limited understanding, she thought that as long as you have money and power, you won't have to worry about business! As for those wives who only know how to eat, drink, have fun, and take care of their children at home, she really has no interest in paying attention to them.
Unfortunately, Madam Bo insisted on dragging her out.
Forget it, let's give these boring women some face.
Song Xiyan was pulled out by Madam Bo with an impatient expression.
She was unwilling, did she think Mrs. Bo was willing?
Mrs. Bo hadn't expected that there would be a woman sitting at Mr. Bo's table with the men? Relying on her youth and beauty, she recklessly stirred up trouble at the dinner table, acting coquettishly and demanding things. Everyone saw through her tricks, occasionally playing along for fun, but she still considered herself clever. Did she really think these worldly-wise men wouldn't see through her?!
Anyway, Madam Bo couldn't stand it anymore and managed to coax her out with just a few words. "You're from Hong Kong? What a coincidence, we also have some new friends from Hong Kong here. Maybe you two know each other."
"Really?" Song Xiyan had just become interested, but when she saw Jiang Miaomiao standing in the corner in a suit, her heart sank. "Jiang Miaomiao!"
"Yes," Jiang Miaomiao replied, her smile genuine and honest.
Song Xiyan was both angry and fearful.
Madam Bo instantly felt relieved by the displeasure caused by Song Xiyan. Everyone has their match, and she could enjoy the show without lifting a finger. She immediately arranged, "It seems you two are old acquaintances. That's good, let's all come inside and chat some more."
Song Xiyan wasn't one to know her place or be mindful of the occasion. "Sorry, I'm not interested in sitting with her."
Mrs. Bo, whose face was slapped in the face, smiled but her eyes darkened slightly. The others also had complicated expressions.
Jiang Miaomiao said politely, "I'm a bit impulsive, and I never think things through. Maybe having someone I know around can keep me in check. Miss Song, you should know me well..."
Tema understands this is a threat!
Song Xiyan was even more annoyed as she looked at her smiling face, but damn it, she was really afraid that she would talk nonsense and slander her. "Fine, then sit down."
Mrs. Bo immediately pulled her sisters into the private room and tried to arrange for them to sit close together.
After cutting the ribbon at the main entrance, Jiang Mian returned to the restaurant to entertain guests.
The VIP room on the third floor was naturally the focus of her hospitality. Not long after, she brought a glass of red wine to toast Madam Bo.
Even though the private room already contained the bright and spirited Jiang Miaomiao and the charming and sexy Song Xiyan, the young woman who walked in was still a sight to behold. She wore a white suit dress, her appearance was clean and noble, her skin was fair and delicate, and she was dignified and beautiful from every angle, easily winning people's favor at first glance.
Of course, some people might be unhappy because she stole their thunder, such as Song Xiyan!
Madam Bo and Jiang Mian are old acquaintances.
From the moment Jiang Mian walked in, he began praising her business acumen, and then introduced her to everyone at the table:
"This is the old lady who runs the business. She always loves to join in the fun. Asking her for an event like today is definitely the right thing to do. They say that having an elder in the family is like having a treasure. You can never go wrong asking her for advice. I've never seen anything that the old lady can't solve."
"This is Mrs. Mo. Don't let her young age fool you, her artistic talent is quite remarkable. This year's Shenzhen Jewelry Fair featured her Honey Charm Jewelry series, which sold out as soon as it was launched, and many jewelry stores are already scrambling to pre-order the new styles for next season."
"This is Jiang Miaomiao, an outstanding young person from the port city, and a leading figure representing the business community of the two places. You should be able to have a good chat with her."
"As for this lady, she is the second young lady of the Song family in Hong Kong. She is quite charming. I had to use all my persuasive skills to get her out of Old Bo's table."
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It has to be said that experience counts; Madam Bo's introduction subtly revealed her likes and dislikes. However, Song Xiyan seemed oblivious to the fact that she was being treated as someone who was used to pleasing men. She smiled proudly with a reserved air, and after Jiang Mian reached out to shake her hand, she immediately pulled away, her arrogance impossible to conceal.
Jiang Mian pursed her lips, her smile deepening.
No one present would directly point out this fact, and they would even suppress any goodwill they might have towards Song Xiyan.
After greeting Madam Bo, Jiang Mian went to the next private room.
As she watched Jiang Mian's retreating figure, Old Mrs. Shang sighed, "Xie Ran is young and promising, and his ex-wife is equally remarkable. If the two of them could join forces, they would surely achieve great things. It's a pity that the Xie family's foundation is ultimately lacking, and Xie Ran's parents only know short-term gains and have no long-term vision."
Madam Bo nodded, agreeing without a doubt: "The Jiang family's wealth is indeed weaker than the Xie family's, but their foundations are actually quite similar, and Jiang Mian and Xie Ran are equally matched." They are both nouveau riche who made their fortunes later in life; to say they have any real family foundation is an understatement. It's just that the Xie family is so rich that money can buy power, so people in the circle give them face to some extent.
Song Xiyan couldn't stand someone praising other women to her face but not her. "Excuse me for being blunt, but this Jiang Mian can't even train a man properly. I really can't see what's so 'remarkable' about her."
"Well..." Madam Bo frowned. Everyone present was a person of status and position; how could she so readily utter the words "training a man"?
Jiang Miaomiao was truly amused by Song Xiyan's repeated refusal to back down. She asked slowly, "Miss Song, do you think that only by capturing a man's heart can one be considered extraordinary?"
Song Xiyan smiled without saying a word. Her usual tactic was to control others by controlling men.
"Shut up!" Song Xiyan shouted angrily. "Jiang Miaomiao, I can't do anything to you in Hong Kong, but it's a different story in Pengcheng. You'd better watch your attitude towards me."
Jiang Miaomiao raised an eyebrow: "I think my attitude was great, is there anything else I need to be careful about?"
"Oh my, this Golden Tofu is so delicious, you all must try it!" Madam Bo interrupted at the right moment, inviting everyone to taste the traditional dishes of the Fourth Dining Hall. Jiang Miaomiao and the others happily cooperated, clinking glasses and politely ignoring Song Xiyan, who had spoken several times.
When Song Xiyan realized that no one was responding to her, she got up and left shortly after sitting down, returning to Mr. Bo's table.
Sure enough, she hated sitting at the same table with these old women who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun.
This time, Madam Bo didn't stop her and went back with her to attract attention.
She toasted Jiang Miaomiao, "Don't get upset over some unpleasant people. Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. The old devils at the next table know everything. If you need to build a new shopping mall in the suburbs later, just let me know if you have any trouble. The sisters who get along with you will naturally help if they can."
“Then this glass of wine should be offered to you by me.” Jiang Miaomiao raised her glass, naturally lower than Madam Bo’s, and they clinked glasses with a crisp “clink.”
In drinking culture, whoever has the higher status takes the lead when toasting.
Jiang Miaomiao, knowing her place, positioned herself below Madam Bo and didn't act presumptuously. Compared to Song Xiyan, she naturally found it easier to gain favor with Madam Bo's side.
The grand opening of the Four Dining Hall ended amidst various ulterior motives.
After Jiang Miaomiao returned, she immediately asked Wen Rongying to investigate Song Xiyan's every move in Pengcheng.
Wen Rongying's investigation revealed that Song Xiyan had her eye on the recently booming community fresh food group buying market. Numerous companies, large and small, were vying for this market, even resorting to price wars and subsidizing customers, all attempting to steal users away.
Relying on her family background, Song Xiyan is lobbying everywhere to secure more investment money to wage a lower and more sustained price war, and then seize the largest share of the market.
After professional analysis, Mo Congyun concluded, "This is indeed a good project. It's a necessity, high-frequency, low-priced, and has a large market. Fresh food retail is almost the only project on the market with four guaranteed ways to make money. The current fresh food market size is over 2 trillion yuan, but 75% of transactions take place in wet markets, while food delivery and group buying only account for 2.5% of the market share in the early stages. The market is large but the market share is small, and the short-term and long-term profits are very substantial, so all parties are involved."
Therefore, he and Xi Shouge reached the same conclusion: "The overall situation of online fresh food shopping is still uncertain, but it is possible for us to get a share of the pie."
Ren Ziwei and Xie Liang, as shareholders, also followed the professionals and voted in favor.
But after careful consideration, Jiang Miaomiao immediately rejected the idea: "No, we shouldn't get involved in this mess so easily."
Nishimori asked doubtfully, "Why?"
"I don't deny that this market is indeed tempting and makes people eager to get in. But even if everyone knows it's tempting and is already crowding in, it will eventually become saturated and fail." She analyzed based on her intuition, "In a market, if too many people walk on it, the road becomes a dead end!"
"Think about it again. The companies that dominate the online fresh food market are all large-scale enterprises. It's much easier for them to seize market share than for ordinary merchants. The reason why fresh food retail is booming now is because these companies are burning money on subsidies to grab market share, squeezing out offline businesses with low prices and attracting users. Once they grab users and cultivate online shopping habits, many offline physical stores will be squeezed out and disappear. This will cause a large number of people to lose their jobs and disrupt the market for daily necessities, allowing these companies to monopolize and slaughter the market. They can then arbitrarily raise prices or sell inferior goods. I don't recommend participating too much in this kind of project. There are some kinds of money we don't need to earn."
Everyone agreed with this.
Then, Shi Yi suddenly grinned mischievously: "That Song Xiyan doesn't get along with you. She's going to be in big trouble again with this kind of project."
"Whether we suffer a major setback or make a fortune and manage to retreat in time depends on when the Pengcheng government intervenes," Jiang Miaomiao replied. "We need to keep a close eye on Song Xiyan. Although we all know she's incompetent, what if she insists on causing trouble?"
Wen Rongying raised her hand to indicate that she accepted the order.
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