Chapter 61 "Ah!" It was the sound of a ball breaking...
Jiang Miaomiao still insists on pursuing a high-end policy for physical shopping malls. "At the right time, the overall construction plan must be perfect. If we are new here and our first project is poor, it will leave a bad impression on the Pengcheng business district, and it will be difficult to recover our reputation and find partners later."
It is appropriate to return the salute to indicate that there is no problem.
Jiang Miaomiao then asked Xi Shouge and Xie Liang, "Has the delivery work within Pengcheng City been completed?"
Xi Shouge nodded: "All procedures and qualifications have been completed for Mr. Xie."
Xie Liang exclaimed excitedly, "Goddess, my logistics can be started at any time!"
“Alright.” She continued to plan, “Before I came here, I told Jiang Si that we wanted to introduce Da Jiang Group’s cosmetics and skincare products to the inland market, and Shenzhen is the first stop. Congyun, you can connect with the business operations in the port city and use Xie Liang Logistics to get the ‘city-wide hourly delivery’ process running smoothly.”
Xi Shouge, Xie Liang, and Mo Congyun agreed.
Ren Ziwei reached out to count the number of people, then suddenly said, "What about me? I'm the only one without a task right now."
Jiang Miaomiao asked suspiciously, "Didn't you just want to be a shareholder who pays money but doesn't do any work?"
Ren Ziwei rubbed his chin: "But it can't be too boring either. Even rich kids have dignity in their work."
Alright, Jiang Miaomiao entrusted me with this important task: "I need more detailed information about Xia Renyao's current situation."
"Who? Who are you talking about? Are you talking about Xia Renyao?"
Ren Ziwei's expression immediately turned quite strange, his pupils widening in shock: "Wow, you're finally going to make your move!"
The others looked on in confusion.
Xie Liang asked warily, "Who is Xia Renyao? The goddess's ex-ex-ex-girlfriend?" He's currently ranked behind Yan Yousui in the waiting list, and he can't afford to have any more formidable rivals.
"He was her aunt Jiang Si's ex-boyfriend and only boyfriend."
"Alright, I'll take the initiative to meet him."
Ren Ziwei thumped his chest loudly, "Don't worry, it's our duty to beat up scumbags!"
"Scumbag?" The four guardians' eyes instantly lit up with gossip.
...
Jiang Si, far away in Hong Kong: "...My dear niece, I really thank you for publicly exposing my joke."
She was so obsessed with him back then that she was not only deceived and heartbroken by the philandering Xia Renyao, but also had her eyes injured by his female companion, and almost committed suicide due to depression.
I originally thought that since so much time had passed, everyone would have forgotten about it.
But the sudden public exposure of this is a bit awkward for her current image as a CEO.
Jiang Miaomiao comforted him, "You're welcome. A brave person must dare to face their past. I guarantee a one-stop service for removing scum, bleaching the saint, and washing away the green tea, as long as you give my company's cosmetics commission a little higher."
Jiang Si: "..."
Jiang Si: "I'm here to demand an explanation, not to send you a thank-you letter."
However, it's true that you should keep clear accounts among your own family members.
Jiang Miaomiao introduced Dajiang Group's cosmetics and skincare products to the mainland, essentially acting as a middleman and earning commissions.
Jiang Si said helplessly, "I'll only add one more point at most, don't go too far."
Jiang Miaomiao has repeatedly tried to take advantage of me, and the worst part is that she does it in a way that's hard to refuse. It's really a headache.
Jiang Miaomiao gave a satisfied "hmm".
With the passage of time, she realized that Jiang Si no longer felt any joy towards Xia Renyao, but rather resentment, which was why she dared to take the opportunity to make trouble for him.
Unlike others who act like saints and tell Jiang Si to forgive those who hurt her, saying that they helped her grow.
Or let bygones be bygones with Jiang Si, don't let resentment control you, and look forward to the future.
Nobody is Jiang Si!
No one can forgive in Jiang Si's place!
Jiang Miaomiao first met Jiang Si when she picked her up at the airport abroad just before graduation.
At that time, Jiang Si sat in a wheelchair with her eyes covered by a white veil and her whole body tense. Even with two bodyguards hired to escort her from Hong Kong to foreign countries, she was still as frightened as a bird startled by a bow.
Jiang Miaomiao couldn't understand Jiang Si's feelings of utter despair at the time, so she tried walking with her eyes covered.
But after walking for an hour, I couldn't go on. The bumps and bruises along the way were minor. What was most terrifying was that in the completely dark world, there was no one I could trust around me. I was walking on thin ice, trembling with fear.
Especially in a foreign country, Jiang Si's youth and beauty were like a child carrying gold, parading around in the city.
To be honest, if Jiang Miaomiao harbored evil intentions or, like Jiang Zhengye, was driven by greed and wanted to sell her daughter for money, Jiang Si would be powerless to resist unless she died.
She could understand at most a fraction of Jiang Si's situation back then.
If Jiang Si hadn't been driven by resentment, she wouldn't have been able to cross the ocean alone, risking everything to seek protection from this niece she had never met.
right.
Jiang Si asked Jiang Miaomiao for protection day and night, not for care!
***
Shengjiang Group.
The company, named after Jiang Miaomiao using her own surname, was thus established in Shenzhen.
Using Shenzhen as her chessboard, Jiang Miaomiao freely deployed her "pieces" and used various channels to promote how high-end her soon-to-be-established online mall was. She even refused to open it to the public, requiring them to conduct research and invite her to participate.
Being invited to join them is an even higher level of prestige!
This gimmick attracted businesses and potential customers in Shenzhen's commercial district.
As a result, she received even more invitations.
Jiang Miaomiao participated as usual but refused to make any reservations, which made some people grit their teeth while wanting to join even more.
Playing psychological warfare and waiting for the right price, this young woman from the port city openly declared: she is also good at it.
It took about six months, on and off.
Jiang Miaomiao's Longgang Mall construction is progressing rapidly and is nearing completion. At the same time, she has identified key merchants to move in through various channels, with a nearly 100% signing rate, including Jiang Mian's Sishantang.
Although the two chatted happily and felt like they had known each other for a long time.
But Jiang Miaomiao sensed that Jiang Mian was still wary of her.
Jiang Mian is kind-hearted but not clever, while Jiang Miaomiao is the opposite and never suffers a loss. When Jiang Mian heard about her deeds in Hong Kong, her methods were not wrong, but her strong utilitarianism made Jiang Mian a little wary.
Jiang Miaomiao said in surprise, "We're just cooperating now, not doing anything romantic. That's enough. Do you want to hold your partners to saintly standards? The business world is like a battlefield. Not harming the elderly, weak, women, and children is already the highest standard. What more do you want?"
Jiang Mian chuckled: "Come to think of it, that makes sense. The Bo family's auction is being held tomorrow night, so remember that."
This is the most prestigious charity auction in Pengshi.
It can be described as the last carnival of the year in Peng City, and the best way to socialize.
Everyone had their own agenda, and political figures, wealthy businessmen, gentlemen, and celebrities all dressed up for the occasion.
Jiang Miaomiao replied, "Of course I'll be there on time."
The next day.
The auction was held at the most luxurious seaside hotel in the city center.
The scene was dazzling and opulent, with elegantly dressed people everywhere. The extravagance left Ren Ziwei speechless: "My God, Shenzhen is absolutely on par with Hong Kong! Those guys who always complain that you can't even afford a tea egg in the mainland, they probably didn't even come to see for themselves!"
"It's because there are too many people in the port city who are narrow-minded and refuse to admit that they have been overtaken. People always like to make a lot of noise with only a little knowledge."
"Brother Miao, has it been because you and Dr. Yan have been in a long-distance relationship for so long that you're becoming more and more like a mother? You especially like to lecture people."
Xie Liang and the four guardians paled upon hearing this: "!!!!"
This is bad; they need to find a way to disappear into the ground, or rather, find an excuse to leave the crime scene.
"I've seen an old friend, please excuse me for now."
"I want to go aside and tell Shouge a little secret."
"I can't think of a reason right now, so I'll go create a new object next to it."
...
The people around Ren Ziwei vanished in an instant.
Jiang Miaomiao tilted her head and gave Ren Ziwei a cold look.
That look sent chills down Ren Ziwei's spine, like a snake slithering from his toes to his head, raising goosebumps all over his body.
He gave an awkward smile and said, "Brother Miao, I didn't mean anything by it. I'm just always speaking my mind."
"Being straightforward and being ill-mannered are two different things, don't confuse them. You agree, right, Young Master Ren?"
"Mmm-hmm-hmm!" Ren Ziwei covered his mouth and nodded vigorously. His right foot was already under Jiang Miaomiao's 5cm high heel, and he was in so much pain that he grimaced but dared not utter a sound. Every second felt like an eternity. And that wasn't all. Jiang Miaomiao's foot was also rotated 180 degrees clockwise and then counterclockwise, making his heart tremble with pain.
"I...I was wrong, please spare me..."
The torture lasted for three seconds.
Jiang Miaomiao then leisurely left.
Ren Ziwei successfully survived his ordeal, but he stumbled and was then dragged and helped to a secret corner by Xie Liang and Wen Rongying, who had suddenly returned.
Others were waiting there too.
They witnessed the torture Ren Ziwei had just endured. "Who gave you the courage to keep jumping around in front of the King of Hell?"
"..." The handsome guy remained silent.
Is this to say he's brave? Or is it to say he's stupid? Ren Ziwei didn't know.
Jiang Miaomiao went to find Madam Bo, the organizer of the auction.
She was now surrounded by a large crowd, mostly wives and young ladies. But upon seeing Jiang Miaomiao, Madam Bo was clearly even happier, and quickly beckoned her closer: "I heard your Longgang Mall is opening soon. Hurry up and send out invitations. We all want to be there to support you."
Jiang Miaomiao couldn't have gotten it.
She quickly greeted the ladies, speaking in a measured tone and with a dignified and graceful manner that won their favor.
A man's large hand reached out in front of me.
She instinctively clasped hands.
But when I tried to let go after shaking hands, the other person wouldn't release me.
His large hand tightly enveloped hers; the posture was awkward.
She looked up in confusion, and saw that the other person was dressed in a sharp suit.
Above that, there was the face of a well-maintained middle-aged man.
Further up, the hair was combed meticulously and glossy with oil.
Her first impression of this person was not good; he seemed a bit greasy and his eyes were overly calculating.
The other person spoke with a touch of intimacy: "So you're Miss Jiang from Hong Kong. I've heard of you before, but I never imagined you were so young and beautiful in person."
Jiang Miaomiao smiled and pulled her hand back with a little force. "And you are?"
“My surname is Luo, Luo Jialang.” As he spoke, he tried to reach out and cup the back of her hand for a French kiss.
Jiang Miaomiao raised her hand to brush her hair aside, directly avoiding his touch. This guy is really acting strange!
Madam Bo laughed from the side, "Don't you dare try anything with Miaomiao, she's already taken."
Her gaze towards Luo Jialang instantly became stern and unapproachable, making him wary.
Standing next to Luo Jialang was her older sister. Her husband's surname was Cai, but she now took his surname.
Before coming, Madam Cai had gathered a lot of information about unmarried heiresses and wealthy divorced wives, almost like a selection of concubines for him to choose from. Then, at the charity event tonight, she would bring the candidates to him for close contact.
...Jiang Miaomiao, who is highly educated, young and beautiful, and has little romantic history, is naturally on the list.
When Madam Cai saw that Jiang Miaomiao had no interest in her younger brother, she secretly resented that Jiang Miaomiao was just as blind as the other ladies.
In her heart and eyes, her younger brother was perfect in every way, and it was an incredible stroke of luck that he had chosen her.
Luo Jialang couldn't get anywhere with this group of women, and not wanting to waste time, he secretly gave Madam Cai a wink.
The siblings then found an excuse to leave and look for other targets.
As soon as the person left, someone next to Madam Bo couldn't help but curse, "What kind of bastard is he, daring to make a move on us?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Miaomiao pricked up her ears to listen. What followed was indeed a ton of juicy gossip:
"How old is Luo Jialang? He's a lecherous womanizer who loves to play around. He only knows how to spend money and not how to make it. His daily expenses are all supported by his sister. Yet he still wants to take advantage of us and says that I and he are a perfect match?"
"His brother-in-law is at least an educated man, and he's upright and honest. He despises people like this who are good for nothing. But he still uses his brother-in-law's name to swindle people everywhere. It's really despicable!"
"They have absolutely no self-awareness, treating us rich ladies like concubines in the imperial harem, waiting for him to pick and choose!"
Perhaps they were so angry that some people started saying things without regard for etiquette or the use of vulgar language.
Madam Bo whispered a reminder to Jiang Miaomiao: "There are all kinds of birds in a big forest. You'll get used to it, but be sure to be careful."
Jiang Miaomiao nodded, indicating that she understood.
After a while, she left Madam Bo to greet the others. When she had walked halfway around and was almost at Jiang Mian, one of the business partners, she found her being entangled by Luo Jialang.
"Jiang Mian, you don't actually think you're some kind of pampered princess or a lady from a respectable family, and you're still dreaming of marrying a young man or a rich second-generation heir, do you? I've been there, so I advise you to wake up. A divorced woman is like chewing gum that's lost its flavor. You need to know your place. In this circle, who would turn down a real lady from a respectable family and want a second-hand woman like you? As the saying goes, an older husband loves a younger wife. If you were with me, I'd be willing to treat you well."
"There's a generation gap every three years. Mr. Luo, there's a gap of ten or twenty years between us. Our thinking is like a chasm! If I'm divorced, then I'm considered second-hand goods, a withered flower or a fallen willow. Then, Uncle Luo, having been divorced twice, wouldn't you be reduced to dust?"
How are men and women the same?
"How is it different? We all call ourselves businessmen. Tonight, I have thirty-four business partners toasting me. I wonder how many people are toasting you, Uncle Luo?"
Jiang Mian stared at them in astonishment, her mind racing. "Miss Jiang, could you please hold on for me a little longer?" Then, Jiang Mian slightly lifted her skirt and kicked Luo Jialang in the groin.
"Ah!" It was the sound of a broken egg. Luo Jialang immediately knelt down, letting out a hysterical scream, in unbearable pain.
Others who rushed over at the sound saw him bent over in pain and unable to get up. They subconsciously looked at their own groin and felt a strange sense of empathy for his pain.
Luo Jialang: "..." He was the only one injured. What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and call a doctor!
"What did you do to my brother?" Madam Cai, who was obsessed with supporting her brother, also rushed over, dragging her daughter along.
She supported her younger brother in a panic and worry, asking "How are you?" while looking around for the murderer, wondering, "Who could be so cruel?"
"It was me!" The man who had intervened at the same time as Jiang Miaomiao smiled and lowered his head, replying, "Madam Cai, I was the one who kicked it. What do you want?"
"Ran-ge, how could you do this?" Madam Cai's daughter quickly walked up to the man and scolded him, but her tone inexplicably revealed a hint of softness and coquetry. She thought she was good at hiding it, but everyone present was shrewd, and how could they not see that she was flirting with the man?
Jiang Miaomiao exclaimed that it was interesting.
Without needing an introduction, she knew that the person in front of her was Jiang Mian's ex-husband, Xie Ran.
She thought with a wicked sense of humor: If Jiang Mian really falls for Luo Jialang, and Miss Cai catches Xie Ran's eye, how will these four people address each other in the future?
Niece, nephew-in-law, uncle, aunt?
Ex-husband, ex-wife, older brother, younger sister-in-law?
Luo Jialang chickened out.
He boasted that he could toy with and flirt with Jiang Mian after her divorce, but he would never dare to offend Xie Ran, the owner of the Xie Group.
He could only wail and urge Madam Cai to take him to a doctor.
Jiang Mian formally thanked Xie Ran and Jiang Miaomiao for their help.
Xie Ran's gaze towards her was a mixture of heartache, regret, and helplessness, revealing a deep affection even more profound than that of a male lead in an idol drama.
Someone next to Jiang Miaomiao sighed, "Alas, a prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold. Sister Jiang Mian is really too stubborn!"
She immediately replied, "Life isn't a novel. Even if a prodigal son returns, he's still dirty. It's normal for others not to want to pick up trash."
"...Miss, what is your surname?" The man glared at her, speaking so viciously.
"His surname is Jiang."
Because of these words, Jiang Miaomiao instantly became the focus of attention.
Everyone looked at her with complicated expressions, especially Jiang Mian's ex-husband Xie Ran, whose gaze was the most unfriendly.
Jiang Miaomiao couldn't help but cover her mouth and exclaim in surprise, "Oh dear, did I just accidentally blurt out my true feelings?"
Everyone around her was worried for her: "Yes!"
"That's good." Jiang Miaomiao's expression instantly turned serious, and she was completely honest, as if afraid that everyone would not know that she disdained Xie Ran.
Xie Ran's expression grew increasingly grim.
Not wanting him to be angry enough, Jiang Miaomiao added fuel to the fire, saying, "Who did I think I was? Oh, it's President Xie. How have you been, President Xie?"
Xie Ran's eyes were somber: "Miss Jiang, how have you been?" They were both CEOs, yet he didn't address her as an equal, which showed his disdain for Jiang Miaomiao.
Jiang Mian frowned as she looked at her, seemingly puzzled as to why she dared to criticize Xie Ran to her face.
It's important to understand that Jiang Miaomiao needed to cultivate relationships with various people to gain a foothold in Pengcheng. She certainly spent the last six months doing just that, especially trying to get in touch with the powerful Xie Group!
Jiang Miaomiao shrugged to indicate that it was no problem.
Because she had repeatedly taken the initiative to visit and greet the Xie Group, the Xie Group's senior management, led by Xie Ran, ignored her. They even made her wait in the conference room for three hours without showing up. In the end, they sent a female secretary to humiliatingly dismiss her: "Miss Jiang, the Boss's schedule is already full today, and he doesn't have time to see you. You can leave now."
If the schedule is full, she won't have to wait for three hours.
There's no need to make her wait for three hours if there's no time to meet.
It was obvious that the Xie Group didn't take her seriously, or even treated her like a fool.
Jiang Miaomiao is easily embarrassed, and she doesn't necessarily need to support the Xie Group to survive.
Xie Ran's eyes were fixed on Jiang Mian.
Unfortunately, Jiang Mian remained unmoved, and the occasional glance she gave him was met with disgust.
The situation was extremely awkward, so awkward I wanted to scratch my toes.
Just as someone was trying to break the deadlock, a childish voice called out from above: "Mama!"
Jiang Mian's son was standing on tiptoe in the nearby play area, his face flushed with sweat, waving his dirty little paws and shouting at Jiang Mian, "I got my hands dirty."
But the child is too young, and his/her body is prone to imbalance.
Seeing that he was about to fall, Xie Ran quickly stepped forward and scooped him up.
Jiang Mian was a step too slow.
Seeing her son resist Xie Ran's embrace, struggling to climb off him and hide behind her, Jiang Mian stepped in front of Xie Ziqi to completely block him. She looked at her ex-husband with the suspicion of a wolf!
Xie Ran said, "Ziqi, don't be afraid. Dad won't scold you."
"But you'll hit me!" the four-year-old child cried out, not even daring to look at him.
Domestic violence. Jiang Miaomiao recalled this word from the divorce decree between Jiang Mian and Xie Ran: domestic violence!
Xie Ran smiled wryly and said, "No, I won't. I'll never hit or scold you again. You can trust your father, okay?"
Xie Ziqi shook his head violently and hugged Jiang Mian even tighter in fear.
Seeing his son's resistance, Xie Ran had no choice but to leave in frustration.
Two people automatically followed, one of whom was the "other person". The other person secretly gave Jiang Miaomiao a thumbs up, then gestured to himself, "My name is Jiang Yi, see you later".
Jiang Miaomiao shook her finger, refusing. She had no interest in having any more "hopes" with the Xie Group!
Jiang Mian picked up her son and turned to ask Jiang Mian, who was still there, "You just said something that completely offended him. Aren't you afraid of being troubled in the future?"
Instead of answering, Jiang Miaomiao asked, "So, were you relying on my power or your ex-husband's power to dare kick Luo Jialang's manhood?"
Jiang Mian raised an eyebrow: "What do you think? You still want to rely on the Xie Group's influence, don't you?"
Jiang Miaomiao chuckled and said, "Then you have absolutely no intention of remarrying. If time goes on, Xie Ran will lose patience and won't want to protect you secretly anymore. With your current strength, you probably can't protect yourself. That's why you dared to make enemies just now?"
Jiang Miaomiao occasionally likes to be an honest person, so honest that she directly and incisively strikes at the deepest fears in other people's hearts.
She was well aware of Jiang Mian's current predicament; she had no other way out but to cooperate with her!
So, to make a long story short, Jiang Miaomiao extended her hand and said, "Chairman Jiang, I wish us a pleasant cooperation once again."
Jiang Mian made it clear from the outset: "As long as it's not illegal or against the law, I'm willing to cooperate."
Jiang Miaomiao also stated frankly: "Although I am immoral, my bottom line is the law."
The two reached out and shook hands, finally reaching an agreement.
Jiang Miaomiao glanced back at the person in Jiang Mian's arms and reminded her, "Your son is still crying."
Xie Ziqi, his eyes still red, leaned on Jiang Mian's shoulder, sobbing intermittently. He was still afraid, "Mom, I'm afraid Dad will hit me."
Jiang Mian quickly comforted him, "No, he won't. He won't have another chance to bully you. Besides, Mom will be with Ziqi. Mom won't even have time to hit him, so how could she let him hit you?"
Xie Ziqi: "But, but Mom can't beat Dad."
Jiang Mian choked up.
Jiang Miaomiao chuckled: "Why don't you let your mom learn a few moves from me? Even if she has a lot of dads, she still can't beat her. What do you say?"
Xie Ziqi looked at her suspiciously and shook his head: "Auntie, I don't believe it."
Xie Ziqi instantly burst into laughter and clapped enthusiastically.
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