Chapter 70: Song, who lost face both abroad and at home...
Song Xiyan's attempt to list its company in the United States was rejected at the application stage.
But she didn't give up, otherwise returning home in defeat would truly become a lifelong joke.
Song Xiyan tried to find out who was in charge of the review process, and then, in her arrogance, tried to win her money, a beautiful woman, and a hotel meal card. However, she was not only rejected but also publicly exposed for her despicable opportunistic behavior, which was seen as blatant disregard for fair market rules and a disgrace to her own country's reputation.
An ordinary listing incident has escalated into a matter of national dignity, sparking public outrage.
Overseas Chinese are outraged and have come forward to condemn her for this unhealthy trend that tarnishes the country's reputation!
As a result, Song Xiyan became a sensation, gaining popularity both overseas and back in China.
Netizens from all over the country couldn't help but dig into her past, but the more they dug, the worse it became, and they directly criticized her as the "shame of Hong Kong" for "doing business with her bed."
Jiang Miaomiao only guessed the beginning; she never imagined it would end like this.
“Too much of a good thing is bad. I really shouldn’t have pushed her to this point…” she said sadly. “Personal grudges are nothing compared to the dignity of the nation.”
On the other end of the video call, Jiang Si raised an eyebrow and laughed, "Are you shedding crocodile tears? You're usually so ruthless to your own family, yet you have such a high level of awareness when it comes to the honor and disgrace of the nation?"
Back then, I knew all too well that individual strength wasn't enough; the nation also needed to be strong.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Si subconsciously touched the eye that had once been blind.
Indeed, "It's fine to fight amongst ourselves behind closed doors, but we shouldn't air our dirty laundry in public."
However, Jiang Miaomiao had another kind of pessimism: "When I'm away from home, I can appreciate the benefits of a strong country, but internally... Han Cuo was able to interrupt my project with just a word. It seems that a strong country is only the strength of a few people?"
Jiang Si comforted her, "We can still share the benefits with the powerful. At least we don't have to be displaced because of international wars now."
Jiang Miaomiao thought for a moment, "It's certainly not the best, but it's not the worst either."
Since they were having a rare chat, Jiang Si said, "The senior members of the group know that you're doing well in Pengcheng, and they're thinking of sending someone there to replace you."
Jiang Miaomiao's eyes darkened: "Pengcheng is a business I developed myself, what does it have to do with them?"
Jiang Si, however, wore a treacherous expression: "But I hope you will take these people in and let them make mistakes. Then I will have a reason to use them as collateral to get rid of these old people who are hindering the group's development."
"I understand," she sighed. "Another wicked woman using my territory to eliminate dissidents."
Jiang Si asked curiously, "Who else would dare to borrow my niece's territory?"
"Shang Han, the merchant, is a real wasp stinger! I can lend you the territory, but I want to earn an extra 1% in sales profit."
Jiang Si gave an "OK" sign.
These days, it doesn't matter to her how much she earns; the most important thing is to make money to her heart's content.
She was about to hang up the video call when she was stopped. She was a little impatient: "My dear niece, if the price goes up any further, I'll really lose money!"
Jiang Miaomiao sent a payment code, "My partner Jiang Mian is using my name to set up a women's charity. Everyone who hears this can contribute. The more the merrier. Don't you know a lot of ladies in Hong Kong? Help raise some money too."
Why should we pay?
Jiang Si nearly coughed up blood. She had to give him a thumbs up: "Your ability to make things up has improved dramatically again."
The video call, which spanned two locations, finally ended after approximately 37 minutes.
Jiang Si's wallet was emptied of 370,000 yuan, that's really expensive!
***
3 PM.
Jiang Miaomiao invited Ren Ziwei, who was visiting the set, to go downstairs for coffee.
Mo Congyun and the others, who worked nine-to-five jobs, stared at them with envy and jealousy. Their boss was openly skipping work!
Jiang Miaomiao, still possessing a conscience, said: "Just send me your WeChat message with whatever you want to drink, and I'll have someone pack it up for you."
"Yay!" The office area erupted in cheers.
The two dawdled as they walked toward the elevator.
Ren Ziwei suddenly remembered something, "You need to hire some bodyguards recently. I think Xia Renyao will definitely not let this go and will retaliate at any time!"
Jiang Miaomiao disagreed: "I will be careful, but even the best bodyguard can't be as cautious and careful as myself."
They went to the coffee shop on the first floor.
After ordering their coffee, everyone chose an outdoor booth to bask in the sun.
During his time in Shenzhen, Ren Ziwei remarked, "If I want to go to work, I can sit in your office; if I don't want to go to work, I can drive around and still make money. It's really comfortable. Even my dad says I have a good eye for investment; it's convenient and I make a lot of money!"
Jiang Miaomiao said sarcastically, "...How dare you act like a Versailles in front of a lowly wage earner like me?"
He asked doubtfully, "Don't you consider yourself a successful boss now?"
Jiang Miaomiao rolled her eyes: "I can barely be considered a self-made millionaire now, but if this shop fails, I'll go bankrupt and have to hang myself. Unlike you second-generation rich kids, if you go bankrupt, you still have the previous generation to support you!"
It's rare for her to envy or resent him, and Ren Ziwei even feels like dancing the Yangko: "Don't be too envious of how well I was born!"
"Smack!" She slammed the menu down on him. "You get all out of breath just from being praised. What kind of behavior is that?"
...
Two cups of coffee and some snacks were placed on the table. She slapped Ren Ziwei's hand away, arranged the food, took a picture, and then immediately sent it to Yan Yousui.
Ren Ziwei scoffed, "Dr. Yan is so busy he barely has time to eat, there's a 99% chance he won't reply immediately, so why do you keep sending messages?"
Jiang Miaomiao didn't care: "It's his business if he's busy, and it's my business if I want to share this moment of leisure with him. Everyone being at ease and free is the best state."
Ren Ziwei did not believe it.
His ex-girlfriend was always clinging to him, constantly needing him to coax her and respond to her every second. Their relationship was passionate and intense back then, but unfortunately, as time went on, the feelings suddenly faded, and they broke up.
I don't know if it's because I over-exploited my emotions and energy back then, but now I have no interest in starting a new relationship.
"Enough said, cheers." Ren Ziwei waved his hand irritably, as if trying to shake off the unpleasant past.
He picked up the coffee that had just been served and drank it all in one gulp.
Jiang Miaomiao sighed softly and turned her face away, thinking to herself, "She looks like she's been dumped..."
She took a few sips of coffee, about to savor its rich and aromatic flavor, when a man in a sharp suit suddenly walked towards them: "Miaomiao, long time no see."
Jiang Miaomiao frowned.
Ren Ziwei looked up and saw a handsome and noble young man. His gaze darted back and forth between her and the man, and he thought to himself: Could it be that Master Miao is cheating on Dr. Yan behind her back?
To his surprise, Jiang Miaomiao said, "Sui Yupeng, something's up." He was shocked and thought to himself, "Isn't this Jiang Miaomiao's ex-fiancé?"
According to Xie Liang's description, Jiang Miaomiao once led 17 of her ex-girlfriends to smash up the wedding, and the scene was incredibly crazy!
No, Ren Ziwei looked at his former fiancé closely. Maybe this man was carrying a weapon and had come for revenge?
...
Sui Yupeng pulled out a stool and sat down.
He greeted Ren Ziwei politely: "Hello. I am Miaomiao's classmate abroad, my surname is Sui."
"Hmm, I've heard a little about it," Ren Ziwei replied, clearly indicating that he knew about Ren Ziwei's dark past.
Sui Yupeng looked a little embarrassed and quickly gave an awkward laugh.
Jiang Miaomiao spoke, her tone cold: "I remember telling you last time that there was no need to see each other again?"
Sui Yupeng said slowly, "You said those things last time, what else could I do? It's just that it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester. We'll see each other all the time in the future, so just treat me like an ordinary alumnus, okay?"
She paused, then frowned and said, "What do you mean by 'we see each other all the time'?"
Sui Yupeng said, "You know I'm divorced from Hao Luwei, and I'm raising two sons alone now..."
Jiang Miaomiao interrupted, "I really don't know anything about your affairs."
Sui Yupeng smiled wryly: "Well, you don't know. I'm currently in the prime of my career, and my two children are still too young. Even with a nanny at home to take care of them, I'm not at ease. So I'm thinking of finding another partner. I know things are different now than before. With a family to support, I don't have the time to focus on mutual affection anymore. I just need to find someone suitable for a life together."
The more she listened to these words, the stranger they sounded, especially since they were spoken to her right in front of her.
Jiang Miaomiao listened patiently until he finally got to the point: "I met Jiang Mian at the charity event last time, and I thought she was quite nice. We're a good match, so I had to tell you about this."
Jiang Miaomiao and Ren Ziwei were both shocked.
Wait a minute, Jiang Miaomiao asked with a strange look, "Why do you have to tell me?"
Sui Yupeng said, "I know she is your current business partner. If we end up together in the future, I hope you can put aside past grievances. I don't want to affect your relationship."
Jiang Miaomiao chuckled: "Don't worry, you two will never end up together!"
She saw through Sui Yupeng's selfishness and understood Jiang Mianning's straightforward and inflexible nature; the two of them were simply incompatible! There was no need to ask Jiang Mianning about this; "Are you just talking to yourself and feeling quite satisfied with your own imagination?"
Sui Yupeng, however, said firmly, "Jiang Mian is a virtuous and family-oriented woman, as well as a good mother. Although she rejected me at the charity gala last time, I have reflected on it and perhaps my sincerity was insufficient. I am truly willing to treat her child as my own, to help her get rid of the shadow of her previous marriage, and to share all my pre- and post-marital assets with her... So please persuade her, just for the sake of her happiness for the rest of her life. Women always need a man's care."
After a long, long time, Jiang Miaomiao finally managed to squeeze out, "Excuse me, I'm eating right now and I don't want you to make me vomit."
...
Jiang Mian is currently attending a forum in a neighboring province for three days. Since she hasn't found a live-in nanny to look after her son, she's decided to take her assistant and Xie Ziqi with her.
Knowing their return date, Jiang Miaomiao suddenly had the idea to pick them up at the airport.
Jiang Mian was surprised. "President Jiang, you're the kind of person who doesn't get up early for nothing."
Jiang Miaomiao scoffed, "Am I that mercenary?" Then she bent down and reached out to Xie Ziqi next to her, asking for a hug.
The chubby little boy, smelling of milk all over, immediately jumped into her arms with loud cries and sweetly asked, "Godmother, did you miss me?"
"Of course I wanted to." Jiang Miaomiao picked him up and weighed him in her arms. "You've gained two pounds, and your mother looks like she's lost a pound. It's a win-win situation to go out and get a pound back."
Ren Ziwei, in the driver's seat, called for them to get in the car.
Jiang Miaomiao is strong and lifted Jiang Mian's overweight 28-inch suitcase with one hand.
After fastening Xie Ziqi's seatbelt, Jiang Mian leisurely watched Jiang Miaomiao playing with her phone.
Jiang Miaomiao had no choice but to confess: "I was just bored, so I couldn't wait to chat with you about any gossip I had. Recently, so many people have been asking me about your love life or even asking me to play matchmaker. There are single bachelors, young rich second-generation heirs, widowed men who want to remarry... and there's also Sui Yupeng."
Jiang Mian's expression immediately turned serious, and she listened quietly to what Jiang Miaomiao was going to say next.
Indeed, there was a disgusting follow-up: "Sui Yupeng said that you used to be virtuous and family-oriented, but someone gave you a psychological shadow. He meant that he was patient enough to help you get rid of this shadow and return to normal."
Jiang Mian asked with a smile, "Does my original form have to be virtuous and family-oriented?"
Jiang Miaomiao shrugged and said, "That's why I just told him to get lost."
"Good reply." Jiang Mian reached out and gave her a high five.
Four-year-old Xie Ziqi was drowsy because he had kept his eyes open the whole flight. Jiang Mian reached out and hugged him, coaxing him to sleep. Then she asked softly, "I didn't expect you to have a connection with Sui Yupeng?"
"It's still a personal matter," Jiang Miaomiao joked to herself. "He's my ex."
Jiang Mian's expression changed slightly: "You and him?"
Jiang Miaomiao didn't have the chance to recount her past in detail.
Jiang Mian remained silent: "That's too melodramatic. But if you really want to introduce someone, give me some candidates for marrying into the family. I plan to keep one at home and a bunch outside."
Jiang Miaomiao raised an eyebrow: "Not bad, you know how to make a woman proud!"
Ren Ziwei, who had been trying his best to keep a low profile and enjoy the gossip from beginning to end, trembled as he looked at the two women who were spouting such outrageous remarks.
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